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Doug Ford slams federal carbon tax that takes effect in four provinces today

The federal tax is $20 a tonne for this year and is set to increase by $10 annually until it reaches $50 a tonne in April 2022

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says there’s no reason to believe Canadians will recoup the cost of the federal carbon tax that takes effect today. Ford, whose government is fighting the tax in court, says he doesn’t trust Ottawa to make good on its promise to provide rebates to businesses and residents of the provinces where the tax is kicking in.…

Whistler’s history of singing

For this week’s “Museum Musings,” I decided to write about something that has always defined Whistler for me. No, not skiing, but choir! I first came to Whistler with my high-school choir for the 2010 Whistler Music Festival, and returned again in 2013.…

Junior Server – Mallard Lounge in Whistler, BC

careerarc.com – Junior Server – Mallard Lounge Summary of Responsibilities: Reporting to the Outlet Manager, Mallard Lounge, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:…

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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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Peak 2 Peak Gondola, – Culture Review

cntraveler.com – Start at the top: Tell us all about this activity.Riding the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, the cable car linking Whistler and Blackcomb mountains (the highest lift in the world, at an elevation of 1,430 feet)…

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Lost Border Collie Whistler in Fallon, NV US (89406)

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Gateway Loop to be decommissioned

RMOW to ‘start from scratch’ on project design

One of Whistler’s most controversial projects in recent years is about to get even more controversial. Thanks to an anonymous tip, Pique has learned that, due to structural failures caused by the materials used for construction, The Gateway Loop roof will be reconstructed from scratch.…

Pemberton council takes next steps toward adopting municipal tax rates

FIRST LOOK: Housekeeping on 2018 comprehensive bylaw; funding support for charity golf tournaments

Here is a quick look at what’s on the agenda for the Tue. April 2 Village of Pemberton (VOP) regular council meeting.…

Third reading for bathroom pavilion deferred

Council brief: Public hearing held for controversial project

A zoning amendment bylaw for a proposed washroom pavilion near the Gateway Loop will have to wait for third reading after getting some negative feedback at a public hearing on March 26. The public-washroom project has spurred controversy in the community for its proposed $3-million price tag (for three public washroom facilities at high-traffic areas in the village, to be paid for with provincial Resort Municipality Initiative funds).…

Labour minister says it was ‘unethical’ for Wilson-Raybould to record call

A 17-minute audio clip of the call was released on Friday by the House of Commons justice committee

OTTAWA — The Liberals escalated their criticism Sunday of Jody Wilson-Raybould’s decision to secretly record a phone call with the country’s top bureaucrat, with a prominent cabinet minister declaring her unease with the former attorney general remaining in caucus. Labour Minister Patty Hajdu told the CBC she believed it was “unethical” for Wilson-Raybould to secretly record her Dec. 19 conversation with Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick.…

Quebec Premier Francois Legault defends secularism bill as ‘moderate’

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante have both spoken out against the bill

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is taking a moderate approach to secularism that does not violate freedom of religion, Premier Francois Legault said Sunday as he defended his government’s controversial bill to ban the wearing of religious symbols for some public sector employees. Legault also defended his government’s use of the notwithstanding clause to block court challenges, calling it a “legitimate tool” that has been used by other Quebec premiers.…

Expedition breaks new ground in the lives of Pacific salmon

Fish count is critical for stakeholders trying to figure out why some stocks have declined drastically in certain years

Fisheries scientists have estimated for the first time that 54.5 million Pacific salmon are living in the Gulf of Alaska – providing a valuable new tool to predict how many fish will be returning to B.C. streams to spawn this fall. This new comprehensive count is critical for First Nations, commercial and recreational fishermen, coastal communities, businesses relying on the wild fishery, and fisheries managers trying to figure out why some stocks have declined drastically in certain years or crashed altogether.…

Cycling the Baltic states in spring—Part 1

Following the lilac blooms

It’s spring in northeastern Europe and I’m surfing the lilac blooms north, starting from, and finishing in Finland. Several years ago, I followed the migratory birds south in the fall, across France (…

Bonjour, Alexa! How a virtual assistant learned to speak Canadian French

Adapting it to a French-Canadian audience meant ensuring it would understand local colloquialisms and pronunciations

MONTREAL — Last September, Hans Laroche embarked on an unusual teaching assignment. He and a few thousand fellow Quebecers were enlisted to help Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa learn the finer points of Canadian French, from the distinctive accent to so-called “joual” expressions and the linguistic mishmash known as “Franglais.”…

Retaining employees in a tight labour market

These books shed light on ways to keep valuable workers on board

https://biv.com/article/2019/03/retaining-employees-tight-labour-market Retaining employees in a tight labour market…