Category Archives: Whistler Question

As the Rainbow commercial development was before Whistler council once again this week, a study was also released on the state of local business — depicting a municipality with a higher-than-average commercial vacancy rate.The report was presented to…

For the second time this winter, Whistler RCMP has issued a public alert about a missing resident.David Christian, a 27-year-old Whistler Blackcomb employee and seasonal resident, has been missing since Saturday (March 17) when he was last seen

Whistler residents north of the Village will have to wait longer than they’d hoped when it comes to having the convenience of a nearby commercial centre.At Tuesday’s (March 20) meeting, Whistler council unanimously rejected the latest proposal for an…

It seems that money, does in fact, talk — so long as you’re running for mayor.At least that’s what the financial statements from November’s municipal election in Whistler reveal. The declarations, which were due by Tuesday (March 20), detail each

Whistler may have more competition on the way, after the Province this week approved a brand new, luxury ski resort proposal for the Kootenay area.Called the Jumbo Glacier Resort, the new destination will offer year-round skiing and is ultimately

The Whistler RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Whistlerite, 27-year-old David Christian.

The annual fundraising event that has raised more than $150,000 for children with cancer since its Whistler debut 10 years ago is back. Balding for Dollars is set to take over the GLC on Saturday (March 24) when a group … Continue reading →

With a report on the Rainbow commercial project scheduled to appear on Tuesday’s (March 20), and with IGA on board to commit as an anchor tenant for the area, RMOW staff is recommending against granting additional floor space to get … Continue reading →

For anybody who’s suffered a spinal cord injury or knows someone who has, it’s one of the biggest life-changing experiences anyone can go through.Whistler pro snowmobiler Chris Brown knows this all too well, as he broke his back, pelvis, ankles … Continue reading →

In a new study examining the effects of sedentary behaviour on a group of Whistler seniors, interim results are revealing exceptionally high activity levels among the participants, far exceeding Health Canada’s guidelines for physical activity.But the…

It was the public’s first chance to see parts of the 2012 municipal budget, and while there didn’t seem to be any huge revelations — aside from the already-revealed zero per cent tax increase — Monday’s (March 12) budget open … Continue reading →

Months of searching for missing Whistler DJ Mike Grefner came to a tragic end this week, after hikers discovered a body in the woods near Whistler Secondary School.Whistler RCMP confirmed on Wednesday (March 14) after an autopsy that the deceased … Continue reading →

If everything goes according to plan, residents in the north end of Whistler may have a new place to get their groceries, gas up and stop for a beer by 2014.That’s because the developer for the Rainbow commercial project has … Continue reading →

RCMP are currently on the scene near Whistler Secondary School following the discovery of human remains yesterday afternoon (Saturday, March 10).A young couple out for a hike contacted police at about 4:40 p.m. to report they had discovered what they … Continue reading →

Whistler RCMP is reporting that human remains have been found in the Alpine Meadows area.A young couple out for a hike Saturday afternoon contacted police at about 4:40 p.m. to report they had discovered what they believed to be human … Continue reading →

The RMOW is inviting members of the public and community stakeholders to come out and view some of the proposed financial considerations being made for the 2012 Whistler budget in what will be the first public look at the document.

Six months after the $13 million remaining loan owed by the Whistler 2020 Development Corporation (WDC) for the Cheakamus Crossing neighbhourhood was extended, WDC has almost paid back half of the balance.Owed to the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA),…

The millions of dollars granted to the RMOW each year by the province’s Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) will now be overseen a new committee following a Whistler council vote on Tuesday (March 6).“The goal is to engage key stakeholders in … Continue reading →

The Whistler Centre for Sustainability (WCS) would continue to operate even if it didn’t oversee the Whistler 2020 program on behalf of the municipality — but the centre’s leaders would like to continue being the service provider for the community’s…

The votes are in and people want more ice at Whistler Olympic Plaza.That’s the message visitors and locals have expressed to members of council and it’s something the RMOW will be considering when it looks at possibly making the outdoor … Continue reading →

Though extensive efforts were made to revive a 44-year-old Squamish man who was buried in an avalanche south of Whistler on Tuesday (March 6), he did not survive.The victim, who has been identified by community members as Dennis Leski, was … Continue reading →

A 44-year-old Squamish man died after being caught in a large avalanche south of Whistler this afternoon.A group of five men were snowmobiling in the Grizzly Lake area on Powder Mountain when two of the men attempted to climb a … Continue reading →

Compost collection may be coming to the Sea to Sky corridor.On Feb. 10, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) put out a request for proposals for a composting feasibility study for the entire 16,353-square-kilometre region that includes Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton and … Continue reading →

Whistler RCMP are seeking information about an incident last week when a 4-year-old boy was approached outside his home in the Bayshores neighbourhood and asked by a stranger to come with him.

The local school district issued the following notice to parents in Whistler, Pemberton and Squamish today regarding the teacher strike action:

An injured backcountry skier spent an unexpected night alone in the Flute area out-of-bounds on Whistler Mountain after an avalanche swept him into some trees on Saturday (Feb. 25).His femur was injured in the slide and he was unable to … Continue reading →

Despite one local politician’s concern about the potential for emergency services costs to increase as a result of the project, the proposed Sea to Sky Gondola project in Squamish cleared another legislative hurdle this week.By a 5-3 vote, the Squamish-…

Whistler council has decided not to appeal last month’s ruling that the Whistler Aggregates asphalt plant in Cheakamus Crossing is permitted to stay. Instead, council voted to work with plant owner Frank Silveri in finding an agreeable solution for all…

With the province’s teachers set to possibly walk out as early as Monday or Tuesday (March 5 or 6), the provincial government is actively working towards passing legislation that will force teachers back to work for another year, extend their … Continue reading →

For the third year in a row, the number of serious calls made to the Whistler Search and Rescue (WSAR) team has steadily risen, with four fatalities and five critical care missions taking place between 2011-2012.The total number of separate … Continue reading →

Even though the Whistler backcountry was not included in a special avalanche warning issued for much of B.C., the local avalanche danger rating is currently high.The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) issued a special bulletin yesterday…

Tourism Whistler (TW) has announced a second month in a row of record room nights, with January 2012 beating out Whistler’s previous busiest January in 2001 by six per cent.Room nights were up a whopping 23 per cent over January … Continue reading →

The Whistler Film Festival Society (WFFS) is seeking large increases in Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) funding from the municipality for the festival’s operating budget and the delayed Rainbow Theatre project.The WFFS has requested an annual

Despite the release of a new code of practices and standards of care by the provincial government regarding sled dog operations in B.C., SPCA officials are saying that unless they receive funding, the new regulations will be as useful as … Continue reading →

More details of the ongoing organizational review at municipal hall were unveiled this week, with another general manager position eliminated and division reallocated.In a presentation to council on Tuesday (Feb. 21), municipal CAO Mike Furey announced…

For the first time in 10 years, Whistlerites will not see an increase in their property taxes in 2012.Whistler Mayor Nancy Wilhelm-Morden made the announcement during Tuesday’s (Feb. 21) council meeting as part of the Council Action Plan (CAP), which…