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SLRD secures $4.5 million for Black Tusk Village wastewater project

Aged wastewater system was ‘nearing the end of its life’

Black Tusk Village (BTV) will receive $4.5 million in federal and provincial funding to upgrade its aged wastewater collection system and link it to a new treatment facility in the adjacent strata community of Pinecrest Estates. “It’s nearing the end of its life,” said Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) board chair and Elector Area D director Tony Rainbow of the BTV’s wastewater system, which is more than 35 years old.…

Won’t somebody think of the children?

LETTER: For the week of Sept. 5

I empathize with the writer of the “Topless March in Poor Taste” letter from the Aug. 29 Letters to the Editor. I cannot believe children (!!)…

Man and his dog rescued after Lynn Canyon cliff jump goes awry

A man and his dog are safe after an evening of cliff jumping suddenly turned into a rescue mission Friday night. District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services were called out to Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge at approximately 7 p.m. with reports that a man in his late 30s, along with his 100-pound pit bull, were stuck on a sandbar just below the suspension bridge.…

Gibsons’ Marine Education Centre gets $100,000 in federal funding

Pre-campaign funding announcement one of dozens in recent weeks

West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones was in Gibsons Sept. 7 for a pre-campaign funding announcement, one of dozens that have been rolled out by the Liberal government in recent weeks. Goldsmith-Jones visited the Gibsons Public Market to confirm $100,000 for the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre.…

You can drink beer and wine on BC Ferries sailings out of Vancouver this fall

Thirsty BC Ferries passengers will have the chance to sip an alcoholic beverage on sailings between Vancouver and Victoria starting this fall. Beer and wine will be available in the Pacific Buffet – a unique dining experience that is available on three vessels that service the Vancouver – Victoria (Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay) route.…

What’s in store for Whistler’s new-look Fresh St. Market

‘No matter what level of income, what level of life you have, everybody deserves a great shopping experience,’ says georgia main food group’s Mark McCurdy

You may have noticed some big changes at Whistler’s Marketplace grocery store over the past few weeks—chief among them, a new name on the front entrance sign: Fresh St. Market.
The former IGA is currently undergoing a makeover intended to modernize the longstanding store for an evolving customer base.…

Indigenous airline founder to kick off Whistler tourism start-up program

Resilience and determination are key to success, says Teara Fraser

A Vancouver woman who holds the distinction of being the first Indigenous woman to start an airline in Canada will give the keynote speech for the Indigenous Tourism Start Up Program, which takes place in Whistler this fall. Launched by the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) and the Whistler Centre for Sustainability, the program will seek to equip 14 budding Indigenous entrepreneurs with a plan—and inspiration—to launch their own tourism venture.…

Ask Oli: My 5 psychological stages of fondo prep – Canadian Cycling Magazine

cyclingmagazine.ca – This year I’m participating in the Whistler Gran Fondo for the third year in a row. I’ve noticed that, similar to processing grief, I’ve gone through five stages of psychological preparation for Satu…

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Banquet Houseperson in Whistler, BC

careerarc.com – Banquet Houseperson Engaging service, delicious cuisine and distinctive surroundings make every special event at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts a truly memorable affair. Showcase your service and organiza…

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Lava Lake Loop – Whistler Hikes – A walk and a lark

awalkandalark.com – The Lava Lake Loop is a fun, easy hike in the gorgeous Brandywine Falls Provincial Park. I have visited Brandywine Falls a few times before (it is amaaaazing in winter, covered in ice) but I had neve…

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The Seven Deadly Sins of Measuring Brain Structural Connectivity Using Diffusion MRI Streamlines Fibre-Tracking

mdpi.com – There is great interest in the study of brain structural connectivity, as white matter abnormalities have been implicated in many disease states. Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides a…

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Venturing into vineyards and villages of Northern France Part 2

fairy-tale towns hilltop castles and cremant abound in alsace

I feel like I’ve stumbled into a Brothers Grimm Hansel and Gretel fairy tale when I arrive in the tiny town of Ribeauvillé: half-timber medieval houses in pink, apricot and sea-green boast window boxes spilling geraniums and hug narrow cobblestone lanes. We crossed the Vosges Mountains to get here from Champagne.…

Sea to Sky School District breaks another French immersion record

SD48 has more than 1,080 students in the language program last year

For the last 21 years, enrolment in French immersion has been increasing across B.C. In the Sea to Sky School District, those numbers are even higher, with more than 21 per cent of all students learning in French. “This year we celebrated 50 years of French immersion in British Columbia.…

Armstrong helps Trek Red Truck to crown

Rathwell wins women’s race at RBC GranFondo

Brendan Armstrong captured both individual and team honours at the RBC GranFondo Whistler on Sept. 7.The Vancouver resident won the St. Regis Cup division of the 122-kilometre road cycling race from Stanley Park to Whistler Village, crossing the line two minutes and 16 seconds ahead of a pack of riders led by runners-up Alexander Murison and Nigel Kinney. In a race where the winners are in a tight pack more often than not, Armstrong was thrilled to be able to have the spotlight to himself coming in across the finish.…

Whistler rowers enjoyed excellent summer

Harriman, Ziff now set to take on Head of the Charles

Two Whistler rowers have been winning all over the world this summer. Maureen Harriman and Diane Ziff have taken gold at events in the United States, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.…