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From Whistler to Yellowknife in 10 days

Group of nine road riders set to take on The Ride of Your Life

The sojourn may sound a little bit unbelievable, but Quinn Lanzon believes he and his motley crew of eight other road riders can pull it off. 2,206 kilometres.…

Deep Summer wildcard entry open

Crankworx announces photo, video competitors

Last year, a whopping 5,000 people packed the lawn at Whistler Olympic Plaza for the Deep Summer Photo Challenge. Heading into its 11th year, the event has become a major part of Crankworx’s offerings.…

These are a few of my favourite things

Savvy, conscientious food producers hit the spot

“So, Bartosh,” somebody was razzing me the other day. “You don’t like palm oil.…

Flowing with current, Frisco wants 100% clean electricity

Frisco joins 10 other Colorado towns and cities in adopting target

FRISCO, Colo.—Frisco has now set a goal of 100-per-cent renewable energy. But unlike some other resolutions adopted in the last decade, this one isn’t purely aspirational.…

True leaders work for us, not the fossil fuel industry

Some politicians believe protecting a sunset industry’s interests is more important than looking out for the citizens who elected them. In Australia, the coal industry holds sway over government policy.…

BC AdventureSmart team hits the Sea to Sky

Team was in Squamish on Monday, May 20 and will return to corridor for four days in June

With summer just around the corner, the BC AdventureSmart team is in the full swing of things, getting its safety message out to backcountry users across the province. Two members of the team held court at the Chief in Squamish on Monday, May 20.…

First-annual Whistler Taco Fest is bringing a taste of Mexico to the Sea to Sky

Whistler Golf Club ‘a perfect venue’ for the event

Joni Toews loves tacos. So much so, that when the longtime Whistler resident attended Taco Fest Toronto—a massive food truck festival produced by a few of his university friends, through their company Cravings Food Co. in collaboration with Taste Toronto—he couldn’t understand why Whistler wasn’t already home to a similar event.…

Some new air passenger rights land mid-July, others delayed until Christmas

TORONTO — New federal regulations will land in mid-July requiring airlines to help and compensate passengers stuck on tarmacs for hours, but air travellers must wait until Christmas to be compensated for cancelled flights. Transport Minister Marc Garneau unveiled the details Friday morning, saying the rules and timelines aim to strike a balance between being fair to passengers and to air carriers.…

45 campsites coming to Squamish area

Stawamus Chief Park and Tantalus Park to get new spots

As the 2019 camping season kicks off, there will be more spots up for grabs in and near Squamish. The province announced on May 23 that nearly 600 new campsites will be added to BC Parks and recreation sites in B.C. A press release said the new sites are going where there is the most demand in the province.…

Squaw Valley snow now 1,778-plus centimetres for season

Big year for California resort

TRUCKEE, Calif.—It was another snowy weekend in the Sierra Nevada. Total snowfall for this season at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has pushed above 1,778 centimetres, making it the third most on record.…

How now, brown pow

Mountain biking has a problem. Several problems actually, all of which stem from recent trends that could upset the delicate balance the sport’s pioneers worked so hard to create.…

Zucht sets new personal best at Santa Rosa

Local Ironman racer qualifies for World Championships

Marla Zucht knows she’ll be heading back to Hawaii in October. The 47-year-old took third in the women’s 45-to-49 age category at Ironman Santa Rosa on May 11 to punch her ticket to the Ironman World Championships for a fourth time.…

New Sea to Sky children’s book stars Squamish pooch

Profits from The Adventures of Squamish Finn go to local SPCA

If you follow The Squamish Chief (Pique’s sister paper) on Facebook, you might recognize Finn. Over the last year, the pup’s owner, Lindsay Waite, has been sharing images of him posed in picturesque places in the corridor.…

Training Day

A hands-on look at the RCMP’s use-of-force model

Illustration by Claire Ryan

Pemberton Chamber secures $100,000 for economic development strategy and action plan

Project is being steered by government, First Nations, and business stakeholders, says chamber president

While economic activity may be humming along in the Pemberton Valley, some feel the area lacks a clear vision for how things should unfold in the coming decades. That is about to change, as a group of stakeholders has just secured a $100,000 provincial government grant to develop a Community Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan for the area.…