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Federal party leaders focus on wooing union heartland for Labour Day

Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh hold court in Hamilton, Ont

OTTAWA — Wooing workers in Canada’s union heartland was the focus for federal party leaders this Labour Day. Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh were all headed to Hamilton, Ont.…

Council preview for Tuesday, Sept. 3

First look: WB staff housing; animal responsibility bylaw on the agenda

Here’s a quick look at what to expect at Tuesday’s council meeting, kicking off at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 at the Maury Young Arts Centre. WHISTLER BLACKCOMB STAFF HOUSING…

Your End of Summer Vancouver Bucket List

insidevancouver.ca – It’s almost time to go back to work, school, or just back to normal, but you still have time to get a few more summer experiences in. Here’s your end of summer Vancouver bucket list–how many adventur…

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U.S. Theatrical of the Venezuelan Horror Thriller THE WHISTLER, Opens Friday, September 6 – HNN | Horrornews.net

horrornews.net – Uncork’d Entertainment and Dark Star Pictures Announce the U.S. Theatrical Release of the Venezuelan Horror Thriller THE WHISTLER Gisberg Bermúdez’s Gripping Adaptation of a Popular South American Fo…

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Medio: 55km Whistler out-and-back

rbcgranfondo.com – The Medio is perfect for those looking for an achievable challenge as well as families and groups of differing abilities. Medio riders will start in Whistler and cycle southbound down the Sea-to-Sky …

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Venturing into vineyards and villages of northern France

Part 1: Some of the world’s best bubbles can be sipped only in Champagne ||

Avenue de Champagne in Epernay is said to be the richest street in the world given the value of the bottles in its caves. Epernay competes with Reims for the title “capital of Champagne;” both small cities practically gleam with glamour as they boast famous houses like Moët & Chandon and Piper-Heidsieck (favored by Marie Antoinette, no less).…

Biodiversity highest on Indigenous-managed lands

New study indicates rates are equal to or greater than those of protected areas

A new study has some interesting conclusions for policy makers—though it will likely come as no surprise to many Indigenous groups. The study, published in Environmental Science & Policy, looked at land and species data in Australia, Brazil and Canada—three of the world’s largest countries—and found that the total number of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles were as high or higher on lands managed or co-managed by Indigenous communities than in government-protected areas like parks.…

In the Line of Fire

By noon of day three on our eight-day rafting trip across the Chilcotin Plateau last September, we’ve already left behind the Taseko and Chilko Rivers for the Chilcotin River—considerably less tantrum-prone but still a roller-coaster splashing up as cold rain pours down. Above, golden and bald eagles compete for rights to patrol the river, tumbling in startling aerial dogfights, talons fully extended.…

All-girls hockey team returning

Whistler to enter atom team into PCAHA girls’ league

Jeremy Robb saw a gap in minor hockey in Whistler. While his daughter Olivia has played for several years and stuck with it, Robb has seen plenty of girls play for a season or two before leaving the sport.…

Local hat company helps provide drinking water to 4,400 people

sixhats donates portion of sales to the thirst project

while spending the last year travelling the globe on the Enduro World Series, Brendon Edgar realized just how lucky he is. “I’ve been fairly fortunate in my life,” said the 34-year-old.…

Pickled pink

Peter Piper picked a peck and you will want to, too

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, and you might want to, too, after checking out some of the tart-smart inspiration kicking around pickles these days. Never mind all the gorgeous fresh produce now on hand for your pickling pleasure—cukes, beets, pumpkin, garlic, carrots, and more, all to be had at your local farmers’ market or grocery store (look for that “product of B.C.” label).…

DFO hasn’t ticketed Squamish volunteers for opening up dams blocking salmon

Authorities ask volunteers to get permission before working in the Stawamus River

Representatives for Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Conservation Officer Service say they haven’t issued any tickets related to man-made dams on the Stawamus River that were blocking pink salmon. The comments follow rumours that officers may be fining people who were helping open up parts of the river that were seemingly dammed off to create bathing pools.…

Renaud second at KiteClash 7

Fellow Whistlerite Lamothe also podiums in third

A year after making a critical mistake in selecting too small of a kite for the Kite Clash masters finals, Whistler’s Rick Renaud was on track this year. Competing in a brand-new amateur men’s division, Renaud took second to Corey Coons en route to hitting the podium on Aug. 24.…

Join the Sea to Sky Orchestra

Also in arts news: Whistler Chamber Music Society lineup unveiled; Mountain Muse Festival set; and polka party at The Point

The Sea to Sky Orchestra is on the hunt for new members. While they currently have about 11 musicians, a handful are set to move in the coming weeks, says director Yuko Iwanaga.…

Captive breeding only works when animals can go home

B.C. is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a captive breeding program to protect spotted owls. With an estimated six of the owls left in the wild in Canada, all in B.C., that seems like good news.…