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New Crown agency aimed at changing administration of financial services regulations in B.C.

Arm’s-length B.C. Financial Services Authority will replace the government-run Financial Institutions Commission

British Columbia is set to get a new Crown agency that will oversee financial services and regulate the likes of credit unions, mortgage brokers, pension fund managers and trust companies. Legislation tabled Thursday by Minister of Finance Carole James will establish the B.C. Financial Services Authority (FSA), which will replace the Financial Institutions Commission (FICOM).…

Whistler in Spring | Activities, Events & More!

lodgingovations.com – The days are longer and the temperature warms up. This means there are so many things to do in Whistler in spring. Sunny days skiing on the mountain with friends, nature hikes through the forest to d…

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Mateu Lahoz to oversee Liverpool-FC Porto UCL tie

en.as.com – Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz has been nominated by UEFA to oversee Tuesday night’s Anfield clash as Liverpool face FC Porto (21.00 CEST start) in the first leg of the 2018/19 Champions League quarter f…

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Panoramic Masterpiece in Alpine Meadows

luxuryrealestate.com – Large Kitchen Island, Media/Game Room, Pantry, Walk-In Closets. Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer & Dryer. Beam Ceilings, Cathedral/Vaulted/Tray Ceiling, D…

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Awesome Rainy Day Activities in Whistler – All You Nita Know

blog.nitalakelodge.com – Your time in Whistler will no doubt involve exploring the great outdoors. But there are days where the weather may disagree. Don’t be disconcerted by drizzly conditions. Check out one of these five a…

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Books — Laurel Deedrick-Mayne Books

ldmbooks.ca – Friends William, Robert, and Annie are on the cusp of adulthood while the world is on the brink of war. It is a Canadian summer in 1939 and Robert and Annie’s love has blossomed, even as the inevitab…

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Whistler | BC’s Monster Ski Resort

zrankings.com – IMPORTANT NOTE: Full skiing privileges at Whistler for Epic Pass holders begins this winter, 2017-2018. What will it mean to Whistler? The Epic Pass is coming to British Columbia (for winter 2017-201…

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Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy Will Be Officially Entered Into U.S. History – 24/7 Hip-Hop News – FOR THE CULTURE

247hiphopnews.com – Nipsey Hussle’s legacy will be cemented in U.S. history forever. Congressmember Karen Bass revealed that she’ll be entering the late rapper’s contributions to his community in the Congressional Recor…

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Newsletter reflects changes over two decades

April might seem a bit early to be thinking of summer; there is still snow melting in parts of the valley and you’re just as likely to see someone walking through the village carrying their skis or board as you are to see a person biking along the Valley Trail. At the museum, however, we’re looking ahead to summer programming and expanding our staff with summer students.…

Matteau Rushbrook helps Comets to title

Sports briefs: Freeskiers finish high in junior rankings; Freestylers wrap Timber Tour season at Silver Star

Camie Matteau Rushbrook celebrated a title in her first season of girls’ hockey. The local player, who joined the BC Hockey Female Midget AAA League’s Greater Vancouver Comets after growing up in Whistler Winterhawks programming, helped the squad complete a perfect season in league play.…

Highway Arts & Adventure Market gets green light

There’s a new market coming to the Sea to Sky corridor. Last month, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) board approved a three-year temporary use permit for land in Britannia Beach to host the Highway Arts & Adventure Market.…

Without a trace

A year after Ryan Shtuka’s mysterious disappearance, his family continues to look for answers

It’s been a year since her son’s disappearance as Heather Shtuka sits at the head of a dining table in a modern, post-and-beam cabin in Sun Peaks.…

Writing workshop delves into fantasy

Vancouver author Rachel Hartman to run workshop on Saturday, April 13

Rachel Hartman has had a long journey to literary success. The Vancouver author first began building the fantasy world that would result in her first young adult novel in Grade 7.…

Goldsmith-Jones defends ousting of two MPs from Liberal caucus

West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones says she agrees with ousting Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from the Liberal caucus over the SNC-Lavalin affair. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced April 2 that the pair were no longer in caucus, following an emergency meeting of Liberal MPs to determine their future after Wilson-Raybould released the tape of a conversation with the Clerk of the Privy Council, recorded without his knowledge.…

City of North Van fast tracks Shipyards Brewery District

They’re all but tapping the kegs in the City of North Vancouver. Council voted unanimously Monday night to fast track some rule changes that will make it easier for a host of new breweries to open up lounges in a “brewery district” in Lower Lonsdale.…