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Hiking on Island time How the North Coast Trail became a through-hike bucket list item. - By Vince Shuley

06 OPENING REMARKS This election, Whistler needs candidates with big ideas—

10 CUE THE CAMPAIGN Everything you need to know to run in upcoming municipal

and the homework to back them up, writes editor Braden Dupuis.

elections in the Sea to Sky.

08 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR This week’s letter-writers weigh in on a recent water 11 WINTER WATCH Whistler Blackcomb eyes a Nov. 20 opening as a potentially historic El Niño takes shape.

main break, funding for BC Parks and safety on the Valley Trail.

20 RANGE ROVER Could Georgian Bay’s ancient rocks help tell a bigger story of nature, 26 FORWARD MOTION Whistler’s Harry Marshall turns grief into purpose with a 230-kilometre record attempt.

culture and conservation?

42 PIQUE’N YER INTEREST As another brutal fire season burns on, arguing about 32 HELL RAISERS Canadian rock legends Trooper return to Whistler with decades of hits—and plenty of hell left to raise.

the cause won’t put out the flames, writes Andrew Mitchell.

COVER Scenes from the North Coast Trail. - Photo by Vince Shuley

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OPENING REMARKS

Show your work AS SUMMER MELTS into the fall, there’s only one thing on the mind of every Whistlerite—the Oct. 17 municipal election! (And the Nov. 20 opening of Whistler Blackcomb or whatever.) To all those running for local office, or considering a run, let it be said early and often: thank you. Those who sit on council will likely tell you it’s not the most glamorous of jobs, and people aren’t always what you would describe as patient and understanding. It’s often thankless work, and those who do it

BY BRADEN DUPUIS deserve our respect. And as always, I have no doubt that everyone who puts their name forward to run in this fall’s election is doing so because they care about this place, and they want it to succeed—even if they might not agree on the methods behind the madness. With that said, there are a few things I’m watching for in our local candidates as they begin to roll out their platforms and share their ideas for Whistler. Consider it less an election scorecard than some food for thought as we start to hear from the people who want the job.

ARE YOU ACTUALLY SAYING ANYTHING?

There will be something different about this municipal election compared to the last one in 2022: generative artificial intelligence is now everywhere. That means it has never been easier to build a slick campaign website, polish a candidate bio, generate social-media posts or turn a handful of bullet points into a detailed-sounding policy platform. And to be clear, I don’t particularly care if candidates use AI. It’s a tool. Use it to clean up your grammar, organize your thoughts, help build your website (but

please, spare us the cheesy generated imagery and event flyers). What voters should pay attention to is whether there’s an actual person underneath all that polish. There is a difference between using AI to communicate your ideas and using it to create the illusion that you have some. And with the way some people now rely on these tools, the prospect of a community effectively electing its first AI councillor doesn’t feel all that far-fetched in 2026. In Whistler, at least, I hope we stick to electing the humans for now.

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING?

Every municipal election attracts candidates who were propelled into politics by one particular issue. Maybe it’s housing, or a development planned near their home; environmental causes like climate change or forest management, or even just tax increases. This year’s hot-button special-interest issue is likely to be the future of the Whistler Racket Club. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that. Passion about one issue is often the doorway to broader civic engagement, and sometimes the people

A council seat isn’t a four-year appointment to the committee of Your Thing. The people elected this fall will be making decisions about everything from sewage and snow clearing to zoning, emergency planning, recreation, infrastructure and multimillion-dollar budgets. By all means, come to the table with a cause. Just demonstrate that you’re interested in the rest of the table, too.

simply solve by decree. Provincial and federal jurisdiction exists. Private property exists. So do legislation, contracts, budgets and a host of other inconvenient realities. You don’t need four years of perfect council attendance to earn anyone’s vote. But if you’ve spent four years paying no attention whatsoever and suddenly arrive with 14 solutions for Whistler, we’re going to have some questions.

HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION?

On the other hand, none of this is an appeal for timid candidates. Whistler needs big ideas. This place has some enormous challenges ahead of it, from housing and transportation to climate adaptation, aging infrastructure and the basic question of how a resort community continues to function when many of the people who keep it running struggle to live here. Maintaining the status quo indefinitely isn’t much of a platform. So surprise us. Propose something ambitious. Question an assumption everyone else has accepted. Tell us what Whistler could look like 10 or 20 years from now and what you think we should start doing today to get there.

Like many smaller communities, Whistler’s local politics very much have an “old boys and girls club” feel to them. To get elected here, you often have to put in the work—join committees, get involved, meet people and network. And that’s not necessarily a terrible thing—it shows you’re committed, engaged, a known quantity who can be trusted, so it’s only logical those are the people we tend to elect. But fresh perspectives are healthy, and I’ve always been inclined to reward good ideas over a lengthy civic résumé. With that said, if you’re asking Whistlerites to put you in one of those chairs, I think

WHAT’S THE BIG IDEA?

There is a difference between using AI to communicate your ideas and using it to create the illusion that you have some.

who get fed up enough to run are exactly the people local government needs. But caring deeply about one municipal issue does not necessarily qualify someone to make hundreds of decisions about all the others. So take away the pet issue and what remains? Ask the tennis candidate about the fiveyear financial plan. Ask the housing candidate about wildfire mitigation. Ask the anti-development candidate about transit. Ask the fiscal hawk which services they would actually cut.

it’s reasonable to expect some familiarity with what happens in them. Have you attended a council meeting in the past four years? Read an agenda? Followed a budget process? Do you know what an Official Community Plan does? Have you paid attention to the major decisions council has made, and why it made them? Just as importantly, do you understand what municipal government can’t do? There are plenty of problems in Whistler that council can influence but cannot

But then comes the tough part. How? Who pays for it? Where does it go? Does the municipality own the land? Does it have the authority to do it? What are the trade-offs? What gets sacrificed to make room in the budget? What happens when another level of government says no? We need candidates with big ideas. We also need those ideas to not be full of shit. A big ask and a delicate balance, to be sure. Read more about how to get involved in this year’s municipal elections on page 10. n

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Whistler water main break highlights ‘significant gap’ The recent multi-day closure of Lorimer Road and St. Andrews/Nesters corner due to a water main break has highlighted a significant gap between our community’s environmental goals and daily municipal operations. By completely blocking this corner and isolating local neighbourhoods, the current traffic management strategy forced thousands of vehicles into lengthy detours. This resulted in tens of thousands of unnecessary kilometres driven and a substantial, avoidable consumption of fuel—an outcome that directly contradicts Whistler’s branding as a world-class resort deeply committed to environmental stewardship. While complex infrastructure challenges arise, restoring single-lane alternating traffic usually requires a standard flagging crew rather than advanced engineering. The decision to leave the lane entirely closed for days suggests a lack of proactive oversight. The Resort Municipality of Whistler must take direct accountability rather than relying on standard bureaucratic deflections. Attributing the disruption entirely to an independent contractor or categorizing a multi-day event as an unmanageable “emergency,” does not resolve the impact on residents. Our community is well aware of these routine explanations, and we expect more constructive action. Jorge Ravenna // Whistler

Tiny budget for BC Parks is ‘shameful’ I am just back from a few weeks of adventure in B.C.’s wildspaces. Going through a few missed issues of Pique, I was pleased, then shocked, and then saddened to read the feature on BC Parks. Specifically, it was the .06 per cent funding Parks receives from B.C.’s government budget that got me triggered. Shameful. After generations of poor policy that contributed to the plunder and exploitation of B.C.’s natural resources, now is the time to invest and do something different. There is a strong case for investment in BC Parks that goes well beyond traditional conservation efforts. A well-funded BC Parks system can help revitalize rural communities, keep people active and healthy, and strengthen the very definition of what it means to be Canadian. Outdoor recreation already contributes billions to B.C.’s economy. Tourism out-earns every other primary resource industry in the province—with much of the gross revenue supporting rural and small business. With many

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“Funky T-shirts, tacky licence plates and offloading the responsibility to the BC Parks Foundation is not a sustainable solution.” - ANDRE ZANDSTRA

looking for alternatives to a run-of-themill Hawaii and Mexico vacation, making B.C.’s parks accessible, functional, and attractive should be a government priority. Funky T-shirts, tacky licence plates and offloading the responsibility to the BC Parks Foundation (BCPF) is not a sustainable solution. Sure, it can help, but it won’t replace a solid strategic plan, backed by economic data, and well supported by a core government budget line. BCPF should step up advocacy and help make BC Parks a voter, and ultimately, government priority. André Zandstra // Whistler

Safety proposals for Valley Trail users As a frequent bike commuter on our local trail system, I have seen just about everything over the last months, including bears and deer. I have also witnessed high-speed and reckless riders with seemingly no concern for others. One thing I have not seen is the presence of any bylaw—anywhere on the trails—not once. I would like to suggest regular information checkpoints at high-use areas, where bylaw could deny access to those not wearing helmets (a B.C. law

requirement). This checkpoint could also preclude users who are on machines that have the capacity to exceed 32 km/hr (also a provision on the Valley Trail, but ignored by some users). Information could also be shared with new users, i.e. pull over to the side if stopping; ring a bell or make sounds when passing; eyes on the trail and not the phone! The reality is that current conditions are not safe for all, and where does liability land if/when there is a collision resulting in injury? Perhaps the Resort Municipality of Whistler could invest in more safety oversight on the commuter trails rather than pursuing the “pipe dream” of a Valley gondola? Dawn Titus // Whistler

The siren calls! With the wildfires raging again this summer, the number of alerts to be prepared to evacuate are ever present. I noted in a recent issue of Pique Newsmagazine an ad to sign up for the Whistler Alert app. I have already signed up for the local Voyent Alert system. All good so far—but… can you imagine the good folks in Ukraine having to sign up for

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an air-raid alert? They don’t. They have a public alarm. After reading Caroline Egan’s article “One road out” in the May 1 edition of Pique, I congratulate her on the excellent article. Her last paragraph about the gaps in communication and preparedness are critically important. Recently in my Squamish neighbourhood, a natural gas leak occurred. The foul smell was readily recognized. Fortunately, I was on my laptop when our ever-helpful strata president emailed the residents about the emergency. It took a further 20 minutes for the strata management company to email an alert advising about open flames and such. The final alert came about 40 minutes later from the District Voyent Alert system. Some years back, a major flood hit the Fraser Valley, and many were alerted to the flood when the water lapped at their doorstep. Others were alerted after hearing audible sirens from the Washington side of the border. Seems the B.C. alert system failed. While growing up in North Bay, Ontario in the 1950’s and ’60s, I was aware of the public alert siren that was tested each year after much forewarning. Seems North Bay was a major target during the Cold War as it was the location of a North American Air Defense Command site and a RCAF fighter base. So, long before cellphones and computers and landline alert systems, the alert siren caught everyone’s attention immediately. We were previously instructed what to do if the alarm sounded outside the test alert time. With tongue in cheek, I would like to announce that all emergency vehicles are taking the sirens out of the vehicles and will be using text messages only to alert those on the roadway that they are coming. At the same time, I am announcing that all new buildings will not have the fire alarm bells installed; instead, they will use text messages to alert everyone to a pending fire. Total nonsense for sure—but is it also nonsense to expect everyone to have a cellphone at the ready, fully charged and within an arms distance? I know at least six folks in my social group that do not have cellphones. The Whistler marmot is famous for its sharp whistle to alert others in the colony of a pending danger. Likewise, an audible municipal siren can alert all citizens that there is something happening. At that point, we can rush to our communication system of choice to get the details while picking up our grab-and-go bag. Citizens in war zones and other dangerous locations all benefit from public audible sirens. We have so many possible dangers in our corridor—fire, flood, landslides, rivers of rain, Amber Alerts and a volcano? As the October municipal elections arrive, some wise politicians might at least offer a platform that includes a thorough study of a public alarm system. Larry Murray // Squamish n

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Thinking of running? Local elections offer direct way to serve your community UBC PROFESSOR STEWART PREST SAYS MUNICIPAL POLITICS LARGELY ESCHEW PARTISAN BICKERING IN FAVOUR OF SERVICE TO NEIGHBOURS

BY LUKE FAULKS about where your community is headed, this fall’s local elections offer a chance to do more than cast a ballot. Whistler, Pemberton and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) are looking for candidates ahead of the Oct. 17 general local elections, when voters will choose the people responsible for decisions that reach into everyday life. For Stewart Prest, a lecturer in political science at the University of British Columbia, one of the most important qualities for anyone considering a run is straightforward: a genuine desire to be of service to their community and their neighbours. That service-oriented nature can also help explain why municipal politics often receives less attention than its provincial and federal counterparts, Prest said. National and provincial politics are more readily associated with political parties and high-profile leaders. Local government, on the other hand, can largely fade into the background when services are working as expected, and only become noticeable when something IF YOU CARE

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goes wrong in everyday life. And while the profile may be lower, the stakes at the ballot box can be unusually immediate. With local races sometimes decided by only a handful of votes, Prest said that both standing for office and showing up to vote can have a meaningful effect on who ultimately represents a community.

MUNICIPAL TURNOUT LAGS FAR BEHIND

That lower profile shows up at the ballot box. Across B.C., estimated municipal turnout fell from 35.6 per cent in 2018 to just 29.2 per cent in 2022, according to CivicInfo BC figures. By comparison, 58.5 per cent of registered voters cast ballots in B.C.’s 2024 provincial election, while 69.2 per cent of registered voters in British Columbia voted in the 2025 federal election. Whistler did somewhat better than the provincial municipal average in 2022, when 3,224 voters—or 35 per cent of registered voters—cast ballots. The municipality is explicitly targeting at least 40-per-cent turnout this October. Yet the comparatively small number of people voting can make individual ballots unusually consequential. Prest said voters can find close races at every level of government where their votes matter, but municipal elections provide particularly clear examples of how a relatively small number of ballots can determine who makes decisions for an entire community.

Whistler council races have repeatedly been settled by thin margins: Ralph Forsyth secured the final council seat in 2018 by 59 votes; Jen Ford won a seat in 2014 by 12; and John Grills edged Steve Anderson by just four votes in 2011. One tool for driving voter turnout? Competition. Prest explained that having more candidates in the field gives voters more options to find the right candidate and can give more voters a reason to pay attention. A 2017 study published in the Canadian Journal of Political Science examined 300 municipal elections in Canada’s 100 largest cities between 2004 and 2014. Researchers found that while institutional and socio-spatial characteristics affected participation, the competitiveness of an election had the greatest influence on turnout.

HOW TO PUT YOUR NAME ON THE BALLOT

In Whistler, voters will elect one mayor, six councillors and two Sea to Sky school trustees. Candidates for mayor or council must be at least 18 on election day, Canadian citizens, B.C. residents for at least six months immediately before filing their nomination papers and not otherwise legally disqualified from holding office. Whistler nomination papers can be submitted in person, by mail, courier or email between Sept. 1 and Sept. 11. Candidates submitting documents in person at municipal hall must make an

appointment. A candidate information session is scheduled for Aug. 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Whistler Public Library, with online participation also available. Pemberton voters, meanwhile, will choose one mayor, four councillors and one school trustee. The same basic provincial eligibility requirements apply. Nomination papers are available through the Village website or municipal office and can be submitted in person, by mail, courier, fax or email during the Sept. 1-to-11 nomination window. Pemberton will hold its candidate information session Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. at municipal hall, with a Zoom option available. The SLRD works differently. Its 11-member board includes four directly elected Electoral Area directors—one each for Areas A, B, C and D—while its seven municipal directors are appointed to the board from the elected councils of Lillooet, Pemberton, Whistler and Squamish. Candidates for one of the four Electoral Area seats face the same basic age, citizenship and B.C.-residency rules, and nominations can be delivered to the SLRD’s Pemberton office or submitted by mail, email or fax from Sept. 1 to Sept. 11. If only one qualified candidate seeks an Electoral Area seat, that candidate can be elected by acclamation rather than a vote—as they were during the 2022 municipal elections. In Whistler, Pemberton, and the SLRD, a candidate does not have to live in the community in which they run. n

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BY LUKE FAULKS WHISTLER BLACKCOMB is targeting Friday, Nov. 20 to kick off its 2026-27 ski and snowboard season amid Vail Resorts’ anticipation for an unusually powerful El Niño. Vail Resorts announced the date Aug. 18, while cautioning opening plans remain dependent on weather and conditions. The company has Whistler opening alongside Park City, Heavenly and Northstar, after earlier starts at several Colorado resorts. “Our teams are hard at work preparing for the season ahead, and we’re excited to introduce a range of enhancements that will elevate the guest experience both on and off the mountains,” said Whistler Blackcomb COO Belinda Trembath. “From lift infrastructure investments and improved gear experiences to new events and elevated dining options, guests will see meaningful improvements throughout the resort.” The Nov. 20 target continues a gradual creep earlier on the calendar. Whistler Blackcomb was scheduled to open Nov. 21 last year, Nov. 22 in 2024, Nov. 23 in 2023 and Nov. 24 in 2022. Last year illustrated just how provisional November dates can be. Blackcomb opened Nov. 21 with limited terrain: the Blackcomb Gondola provided access to Jersey Cream Express and Wishbone, with downloading mandatory at the end of the day. Whistler Mountain did not open until Nov. 26. That slow start was part of a difficult winter across much of Vail Resorts’ Western portfolio. By early January, North American skier visits were down 20 per cent year over year, with Vail reporting a slower start at Whistler and near-historic-low conditions in Tahoe. The problems were particularly acute farther south. Through April 19, Vail’s North American skier visits remained down 14.9 per cent, while lift revenue was down 5.6 per cent, ski-school revenue fell 12 per cent and dining revenue dropped 11.7 per cent.

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This winter’s wild card could push conditions in a very different atmospheric direction across parts of Vail’s U.S. portfolio The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Aug. 13 that an El Niño system was strengthening, with a greater than 90-per-cent chance of becoming a very strong event this fall and winter. Forecasters put the chance of the October-to-December event reaching a

strength unseen in records dating to 1950 at 69 per cent. El Niño begins with unusually warm water across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, but its importance to skiers comes from what that ocean heat can do to atmospheric circulation thousands of kilometres away. By shifting and strengthening the Pacific jet stream—the high-altitude corridor along which storms travel—it can favour wetter winters across portions of the southern U.S. while tilting the Pacific Northwest toward warmer conditions. Stronger El Niños increase the odds of those broad patterns emerging, but they cannot predict snowfall at an individual mountain. In brief, the same circulation pattern capable of boosting storm potential in California and parts of the southern U.S. can favour milder winter conditions farther north, including in western Canada. Vail Resorts is nonetheless leaning into the possibility of a big winter. “While no one can predict exactly what Mother Nature will deliver, the possibility of blockbuster snowfall has us feeling optimistic about the winter ahead,” said Vail Resorts Mountain Division president Bill Rock. “And while we’d love to see Super El Niño live up to the hype, we’re also taking an aggressive approach to snowmaking to ensure this ski season is one to remember.”

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On Blackcomb, the Showcase T-Bar is being replaced by a quad chair intended to improve access to Horstman Glacier and Blackcomb Glacier terrain. Food-service changes include the return of breakfast at Dusty’s, a renovated Pika’s at the Roundhouse with a new coffee bar, and revamped patio experiences at Steeps and Christine’s. The resort also boasts “higher-quality ingredients and refined presentation” for ski-day staples like burgers, pizza, fries, hot dogs, chicken fingers, and mac and cheese. Opening day will also look different after the province adopted permanent daylight saving time earlier this year. After making its final spring-forward adjustment in March, the province will remain on UTC-7 year-round, leaving winter mornings darker than under the old system. As a result, Whistler Blackcomb plans to operate most valley and alpine lifts from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from opening day through Jan. 15, rather than the traditional 8:30 a.m. start. Most Snow School programs will likewise shift 30 minutes later until mid-February, while traditional lift hours are expected to return around the B.C. Family Day and Presidents’ Day period. n

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Woman who accused cop of voyeurism describes discovering camera in hotel room TRIAL FOR STL’ATL’IMX TRIBAL POLICE SERVICE OFFICER MICHAEL ENGLISH UNDERWAY

BY PIQUE STAFF A WOMAN WHO accused a Stl’atl’imx Tribal Police Service officer of voyeurism testified Aug. 17 that she felt “betrayed by the person I loved” when she discovered a smartphone recording their consensual sexual encounter more than five years ago. On the opening day of Michael Philip English’s Provincial Court trial in North Vancouver, the woman, whose identity is covered by a publication ban, described her reaction. “I don’t know how to handle that situation and I’m trying to figure out how to approach it. But just feeling incredibly violated and vulnerable because I’m still naked in bed with him,” she said. English, who is on administrative leave, was charged with three counts of voyeurism against two women in September 2024. He pleaded not guilty last December.

Crown prosecutor Katherine Fast started the trial before Judge Tim Hinkson by staying two of the charges. According to admissions filed in court, English used his mobile phone to record 51 minutes of “explicit sexual activity” during a night at the Georgian

have consented to the video, to which she replied: “I would have said absolutely not.” “I was surprised that he did it without my consent, because my understanding was that we were in a committed, loving relationship. I knew that creating a sex video was a fantasy of his, but I never

“I was surprised that he did it without my consent...” Court Hotel in Vancouver on Feb. 27, 2021. He sent a 41-minute, nine-second cut on March 4, 2021 to the woman. Near the end of the edited video, Fast said, English “can be heard laughing and saying they should get paid for the sex they just had. It was that good, and asks if other people can enjoy it as much as they do.” Fast asked the woman if she would

thought that he would have done it without my explicit consent about it.” The woman said she noticed English’s mobile phone by the TV near the end of their encounter. She “confirmed what I had seen” when she took a closer look as she got up to go to the bathroom. English, she said, admitted what he did the next morning when she confronted him. “I asked him to delete the video, and

he would not delete the video. So we got into an argument about it.” English eventually agreed to send her the video. She deleted it when they broke up, but was able to recover the file from Dropbox when she complained to police. Earlier, English’s lawyer Garen ArnetZargarian said the judge will ultimately decide whether his client made the recording surreptitiously. “What were the circumstances of the recording, including the placement and visibility of the phone, the actions of the parties during the sexual encounter and the surrounding conduct?” ArnetZargarian said. “So, what I’m going to be asking the court in my closing submissions is to examine that and ask if, based on those actions, Crown has proven that he was subjectively trying to hide his phone. The submission, it’s no surprise, will be that he was not.” The trial was scheduled to run for six days. Check back with Pique for more as this story develops. n

Whistler vet warns of rise in bat encounters after rabies-positive case PET OWNERS ARE URGED TO SEEK VETERINARY ADVICE QUICKLY AFTER SUSPECTED CONTACT

BY LUKE FAULKS COAST MOUNTAIN Veterinary Services

is warning Whistler-area pet owners after a bat euthanized at the clinic tested positive for rabies. Veterinarian Jordie Schnarr said the clinic has seen roughly 20 pets following some form of bat encounter so far this year, compared with fewer than five in an entire typical year. “This seems like an outlier, just in terms of the number of pets who are being brought in because they’ve had some type of an encounter with a bat, whether that’s in the home or outside on trails,” Schnarr said. The clinic has euthanized two bats in recent weeks at the request of public health authorities following potential human exposures. The one which subsequently tested positive for rabies was not connected to an encounter with a pet. Coast Mountain said that any pet believed to have had contact with a bat should be assessed promptly. “If your pet comes in contact with a bat—even if they are up-to-date on their rabies vaccination—they require a rabies vaccine booster within seven days of exposure,” the clinic said in a notice to clients.

WHAT PET OWNERS SHOULD DO

If a bat is found inside a home with a pet, the clinic recommends treating the situation as a possible exposure even if no

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BAT SHAMING Coast Mountain Veterinary Services says it has seen roughly 20 pet exposures this year, compared with fewer than five in a typical year. MAREK STEFUNKO / ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS

bite or scratch is visible. “We can’t ask the pet whether or not they’ve had any direct contact,” Schnarr said, adding bats have very small teeth and evidence of a bite may be difficult to see. The response becomes more complicated for animals whose rabies vaccinations are overdue or who have never been vaccinated. In those cases, Coast Mountain Vet advises keeping the bat’s remains, when it can be done safely, so the animal can be tested for rabies. An unvaccinated pet should still be vaccinated as soon as possible and within seven days. If the bat tests negative, no further action is required, Schnarr said. If it tests positive—or is unavailable for testing—the pet is subject to a 90-day isolation and observation period. Vaccinating pets in advance therefore provides both greater protection and,

following an exposure, can avoid that lengthy isolation period. Schnarr added cats can be particularly prone to encounters because of their prey drive, but indoor animals are not risk-free. “Bats love to fly into homes,” she said. “So many of these exposures happen within the home that even pets who don’t leave the four walls of their home are still at risk.”

LEAVE BATS ALONE

The BC Community Bat Program is separately reminding residents that late summer naturally brings more visible bat activity as young bats begin flying independently and animals move away from maternity roosts. “Come August, pups are fully able to fly and sometimes these young ‘teenagers’ don’t come back to the

maternity roosting site,” VancouverSquamish regional coordinator Brynne Graham said. That can mean more solitary bats temporarily roosting in exposed locations. The program says fewer than 0.5 per cent of bats carry rabies. Human transmission requires direct contact, like a bite, scratch, saliva contacting an open wound or handling a bat with bare hands. The Community Bat Program and Coast Vet both reiterated that residents should not touch bats. A bat resting on a wall, fence, umbrella or similar vertical surface should generally be given space, with children and pets kept away until it leaves. Bats found on the ground may be injured, dehydrated, ill or simply young animals that landed poorly while learning to fly. Schnarr said seeing bats around dawn or dusk is normal, but residents should be especially cautious around the animals active during daylight hours or behaving unusually. “A bat during the day is not normal,” she said. “Avoid contact with your pets with a bat at all costs.” Anyone bitten or scratched by a bat should wash the area under running water with soap for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately, according to the BC Community Bat Program. Residents can also call 811. Coast Mountain Vet likewise advises anyone who has had contact with a bat, or is uncertain about a possible exposure after finding one inside their home, to contact public health or a physician promptly. n

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ATVBC backs fire precautions, says commercial ORVs should face same restrictions THE ASSOCIATION SAYS RIDERS SHOULD STAY OUT OF TINDER-DRY BACKCOUNTRY, BUT ARGUES RESTRICTIONS SHOULD APPLY MORE EVENLY

BY LUKE FAULKS ATVBC IS URGING RIDERS to stay out of

British Columbia’s backcountry, even as its president questions why the province’s sweeping off-road vehicle (ORV) restrictions target recreational users while allowing commercial operators to continue riding. The province announced a temporary prohibition on recreational ATVs, motorcycles and side-by-sides on Crown land throughout the Kamloops and Southeast fire centres and portions of the Cariboo and Coastal fire centres on Aug. 10—including the Pemberton Fire Zone and broader Sea to Sky Natural Resource District. The prohibition exempts private land and national parks, as well as emergency responders and agricultural, commercial or industrial operators using ORVs for work. ATVBC president Chris D’Silva noted the restrictions fall most heavily on casual riders and the association’s roughly 5,000 members across more than 40 clubs. While ATVBC had already urged members to postpone recreational rides, he said the distinction between recreational

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and commercial use is difficult to justify on fire-risk grounds. “In my opinion, they should not be out in the woods either, because, you know, there’s just as much potential risk with them as there is with just the casual ATV riders,” he said of commercial operators. “This carving out of off-road vehicles from riding in the backcountry, it should apply to everybody, because it’s not just RVs that can cause fires. And in some instances, you know, trucks with hot exhaust can be just as likely to cause a fire than an RV.” Violating the restriction can carry a ticket of up to $1,150, while anyone whose contravention contributes to a wildfire may also be billed for firefighting costs.

RIDERS URGED TO REPORT FIRES, COME PREPARED

As of Aug. 10, 901 wildfires had started across B.C. in 2026 and nearly 388,962 hectares had burned, according to BC Wildfire Service dashboard figures. Of those, 456 were attributed to lightning, 416 to human causes and 29 remained undetermined. ATVBC warned extreme drought and heat had left vegetation with little margin for error, with hot exhaust components and

contact with rocks capable of igniting dry fuels. Smoke, poor air quality and extreme heat also pose risks to riders. D’Silva said ATV clubs can serve as an early-warning network in remote areas, reporting fires, extinguishing abandoned campfires and helping emergency responders navigate trail systems. “As for the firefighting departments, again, we can be the eyes and ears of fire departments, particularly in wildfire season,” he said. He pointed to Logan Lake, where the local ATV club works with firefighters and search-and-rescue personnel. Elsewhere, clubs have helped wildfire crews reach remote incidents because members know local trails and have machines capable of carrying people and equipment. ATVBC recommends riders check wildfire and evacuation information, respect closures, monitor air quality and report smoke or wildfire immediately. D’Silva said riders increasingly carry fire extinguishers, shovels and extra water, while smoking during rides is strongly discouraged. BCWS also recommends checking its wildfire map and DriveBC, planning exit

routes, carrying reliable communication and staying clear of active firefighting operations.

RIDING IN A CHANGING CLIMATE

A changing climate could reshape when and where ATV riders are able to get out. Lighter snow years can open trails earlier in spring, D’Silva said, while hotter, drier summers and associated restrictions could increasingly affect where riders go during peak fire danger. “One possible action may be to widen trails where possible and ensure that there are no combustibles on the trails,” D’Silva told Pique. “It will be an interesting and evolving process to ensure we will still be able to ride the backcountry.” For now, ATVBC’s advice is simple: recreational riding can wait. “There will be plenty of opportunities to ride when conditions improve,” the association told members. “Ride safe. Ride responsibly. Ride another day.” Anyone who spots a wildfire or unattended campfire should report it through the BC Wildfire Service app, by calling 1-800-663-5555 or dialing *5555 from a cellphone. n

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Naturespeak: Tyndall stone—the rock star of Whistler Village THE EPIC 450-MILLION-YEAR SAGA OF TYNDALL STONE ROCKS; FROM CARIBBEAN SEA TO WHISTLER VILLAGE

BY STEVE CARNEY ONE OF THE THINGS I love about Whistler Village is how many of the buildings are clad in beautiful and interesting rocks. A great example is Tyndall stone, which cloaks the lower part of Tyndall Stone Lodge on the Village Stroll North. This dolomitic limestone is a true “rock star,” undoubtedly the most famous building rock in Canada adorning many of our most important buildings including the Canadian Parliament buildings in Ottawa. It is full of weird and exotic fossils, the skeletal remains of ancient sea creatures and remnants of their muddy burrows. But how did it get here? Tyndall stone was formed 450 million years ago when the Earth was quite different from today. Back then, the North America tectonic plate “Laurentia” was south of the equator, and was covered by a warm, shallow tropical sea, similar to the present-day Caribbean. It was a tough place to live and many animals developed hard outer shells for protection. Some were pretty wacky and wouldn’t look out of place in an Avatar movie. There were no fish, but lots of predators like squid and octopus.

ROCK SOLID The 450-million-year-old fossils at Tyndall Stone Lodge, Whistler Village. PHOTOS BY STEVE CARNEY

There was also a scary-looking marine animal called a cephalopod encased in a long, straight, cone-shaped shell, with a beak and tentacles sticking out the end that could reach up to three metres long. Strange-looking trilobites, multi-legged animals with body armour, scurried around feeding on the rich, sea-floor mud. There were beautiful and colourful reefs made of corals, sponges and algal mounds, including the exoticlooking “sunflower corals.” Elegant “sea lilies” (crinoids) were anchored to the sea floor by slender, flexible stems and had feathery arms gently waving in the

current. Giant sea snails (gastropods) lived on the sea bed along with bivalves like modern-day clams. Beneath the surface, shrimp and worms produced massive networks of interconnected burrows into the sea bed, mining the sediment for food, protected from the dangers above. In the process, they produce the beautiful distinctive “tapestry texture” we can see in Tyndall stone today. Over many years, as organisms died, their outer shells accumulated on the sea floor and were buried, and hardened to form Tyndall stone. During the next

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450 million years, the Laurentian plate, including Manitoba, was forced on a wild, 6,000-km ride north of the equator by powerful currents in the Earth’s mantle. During this epic voyage, Laurentia smashed into other plates that melted and crumpled. Tyndall stone luckily survived largely untouched until it was exposed at the surface a few thousand years ago after the last Ice Age. It is likely people of the First Nations would have noticed this distinctive and unusual rock first and may have named it. Much later, in 1823, Hudson Bay workers came across a Tyndall stone outcrop near Selkirk, Manitoba. They recognized its value, and soon after the first Tyndall stone building was erected at Lower Fort Garry, followed by many important and historic building projects all over Canada. By the 1990’s, Tyndall stone had become ingrained in Canadian cultural identity and was a popular building stone. So it is not surprising that in 1996 Whistler Village got its very own Tyndall Stone Lodge, a handsome condo building with an epic story. Naturespeak is prepared by the Whistler Naturalists. To learn more about Whistler’s natural world, go to whistlernaturalists.ca. n

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Signal Hill wildfire declared out after month-long fight near Pemberton OFFICIALS ARE REMINDING RESIDENTS AND VISITORS THAT FIRE-DAMAGED TERRAIN CAN REMAIN HAZARDOUS, AND THAT PREVENTING NEW WILDFIRE STARTS IS CRITICAL THROUGH THE SUMMER

BY LUKE FAULKS THE SIGNAL HILL wildfire that burned

for nearly a month in Pemberton has officially been declared out. BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) announced the 105.5-hectare fire was out on Aug. 14, bringing an end to an incident that prompted evacuation alerts and closed the popular One Mile Lake Park and surrounding trail network. “Since the wildfire was first discovered on July 15, our community has experienced a challenging and at times uncertain few weeks,” the Village of Pemberton said in an Aug. 14 update. “Thanks to the incredible efforts of BC Wildfire Service crews, emergency responders, partner agencies, Village & [Squamish-Lillooet Regional District] staff, and the cooperation of residents, we have reached this significant point in the recovery process.”

A MONTH-LONG WILDFIRE RESPONSE

The fire was first spotted on Signal Hill on the afternoon of July 15. It quickly grew to about 10 hectares, with flames and a large column of smoke visible from Pemberton. By late July 15, the Village had ordered

AERIAL SUPPORT Crews battle the Signal Hill wildfire blaze south of Pemberton on July 15. PHOTO BY DAVID BUZZARD / DAVIDBUZZARD.COM

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the evacuation of One Mile Lake Park, while residents in portions of Pemberton and SLRD Electoral Area C were placed on evacuation alert. The SLRD alert included properties between Collins Road, One Mile Lake and the Lillooet River. Crews made significant early progress. By July 16, 16 firefighters and five helicopters were working the 97-hectare blaze, and BCWS classified Signal Hill as being held on July 18. Evacuation alerts were lifted the following day. But the reprieve proved temporary. Following several days of hot, dry

frequented by hikers, mountain bikers and other residents and visitors. With suppression work now complete, most previously closed areas and trails can again be accessed—but the Village cautioned the landscape has not necessarily returned to normal.

HAZARDS REMAIN AFTER THE FLAMES

People entering the burned area are being warned to watch for ash pits, unstable ground, danger trees, rockfall and other hazards created or worsened by the fire.

“Suppression efforts have secured containment around communities and critical infrastructure...” - BCWS

weather, Signal Hill escaped containment and was again classified as out of control July 23. Crews subsequently regained control of the blaze, which ultimately grew to 105.5 hectares before again being classified as being held July 31. The fire’s location immediately above Pemberton made it particularly visible to the community throughout the response. Its proximity to One Mile Lake and a heavily used network of recreation trails meant firefighting activity affected an area

Bob’s Loop remains closed to the public due to concerns about slope stability and will stay closed pending completion and review of a geotechnical assessment. The Village is asking people to respect posted signs and barriers and check Trailforks for current information before heading onto local trails. The end of the Signal Hill response also comes with wildfire season continuing across the Sea to Sky and B.C., making prevention particularly important during

hot and dry conditions. East of Lillooet Lake, the Twin Two Creek fire continues to burn out of control, covering 3,522.84 hectares as of Aug. 18. Evacuation alerts and orders remain in place for affected properties in the area, and recreation sites along Lillooet Lake remain closed. “Suppression efforts have secured containment around communities and critical infrastructure, and fire behaviour remains stable,” the BCWS said in an Aug. 15 update. Residents can find the latest evacuation information at emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca, or contact the 24/7 SLRD-EOC on-call duty manager at 604 384-7357. “Transport Canada and the BC Wildfire Service explicitly prohibit the use of any aircraft (including drones) not associated with fire suppression activities within a radius of five nautical miles around the fire and to an altitude of 3,000 feet above ground level. Operating any aircraft within the airspace restriction around an active wildfire is illegal,” the BCWS said. Anyone who spots a wildfire or smoke column, or sees an unattended campfire or activity that could start a wildfire, can report it to BCWS by calling 1-800-6635555, dialing *5555 from a cellphone, or through the BC Wildfire Service app. Photos and precise location information submitted through the app can also help BCWS assess new wildfire reports and determine the appropriate response. n

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MEET US ON UNDER FIRE Lil’wat Forestry Ventures is asking recreational shooters to avoid areas near active forestry operations. PHOTO BY SIMON BEDFORD PHOTOGRAPHY

Lil’wat Forestry points to nearby gunfire after alleged wildfire hazard violation FORESTRY COMPANY SAYS GUNFIRE FORCED WORKERS TO ABANDON PLANNED SLASH-PILE BURNING NEAR RUTHERFORD CREEK

BY LUKE FAULKS LIL’WAT FORESTRY VENTURES (LFV)

is urging recreational shooters to be cautious around forestry operations after nearby gunfire allegedly prevented crews from addressing a wildfire hazard. An Aug. 1 Natural Resource Officer inspection record for an LFV site in the South Coast region identified alleged non-compliance related to fire-hazard abatement. LFV general manager Klay Tindall said inspectors identified slash piles above Rutherford Creek that the company had intended to burn last fall, before stray gunfire from across the creek forced them off-site. “We weren’t able to do the work safely,” he said. “The crews were out there. They heard the shooting and they left the site.” Under B.C.’s current violation-ticket schedule, failing to abate a fire hazard under Section 7(2) carries a $1,000 fine plus a $150 victim surcharge, for a total ticket amount of $1,150. The potential penalties can be substantially higher if the province pursues other enforcement avenues. The provincial Wildfire Act permits an administrative penalty of up to $100,000 for a Section 7(2) contravention, and says a person convicted of the offence can face a fine of up to $100,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. Tindall said no fine had been issued to LFV as of his Aug. 17 interview with Pique. Section 7(2) of the Wildfire Act requires people carrying out prescribed forestry activities to address any fire hazards they know—or reasonably ought to know—were caused by said activities. For forestry operations like LFV, that wildfire-risk mitigation often means collecting logging debris into slash piles and burning those piles under suitable conditions to reduce the

amount of combustible material left behind after harvesting. Tindall said the piles in question were created in fall 2024 and were supposed to be burned in fall 2025, after having time to dry. But when a crew went out to do the work last year, Tindall said staff heard shooting from the north side of Rutherford Creek while working on the south side. He said LFV had previously experienced bullets hitting a bank near workers in the area. “It was pretty scary for them,” he said. Tindall said the crew left and LFV was subsequently unable to find another suitable day to burn the piles because slash burning depends on appropriate smokeventing conditions, which he said can be limited in the Sea to Sky. The piles are now slated to be dealt with this fall. Tindall said LFV has been in contact with the province to talk through details of the incident. LFV uses signs warning people about active forestry work, Tindall said, but the Rutherford incident presented a particular challenge because the shooters and forestry crews were accessing opposite sides of the valley. He urged recreational shooters to use designated ranges where possible, move farther away from populated and actively worked areas and consider what lies beyond their targets. “You’ve always got to be mindful of where those bullets could end up,” he said. “If it misses that bank, where’s it going to go?” Tindall said he has encountered roughly four shooting-related safety incidents during his 14 years with LFV, including incidents around Rutherford and Green River. LFV has since explained the circumstances surrounding the unburned piles to the natural resource officer, he said, and does not view the enforcement matter as a major concern. n

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Rocks in my Head V: Georgian Bay YOU DON’T NEED TO convince anyone

who has experienced the siren call of its azure waters that Ontario’s Georgian Bay is a special place. Indeed, it’s widely acknowledged as one of Canada’s most iconic landscapes: from the many historic rivers feeding Mindoo-Gami “The Great Spirit Lake” to its thousands of glacial-smoothed granite islands and preternatural beaches, from Silurian limestone escarpments to even-more-

BY LESLIE ANTHONY ancient quartzite mountains, and from Eastern Canada’s greatest aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity to human communities that have, in some cases, occupied these lands for 12,000 years. Indeed human vibrancy on the landscape is a reminder, at every market, store or restaurant, how local products rooted in the passions of human cultivators and craftspeople have their origins in bedrock, ecosystems, microclimates, hydrology and soils. To its many visitors, Georgian Bay presents a unique melding of geological, biological, historical and cultural heritage—something a region supporting 33 municipalities, 41 First Nations, myriad provincial and national parks, two UNESCO World Biosphere Reserves, and a boatload of tourism destinations might want to gather under a single thematic umbrella. Which is precisely what folks behind the Georgian Bay Geopark hope to

GEOPARK IN PROGRESS The uniquely glaciated landscapes around Georgian Bay include icegrooved stretches of ancient Precambrian (Canadian) Shield. PHOTO BY LESLIE ANTHONY

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realize with a long-term goal of designation as a UNESCO Global Geopark. As we’ve learned in previous articles in this series, geoparks serve as a vehicle for cooperative regional initiatives that might not otherwise find footing or motivation. Geoparks can also shoulder aside colonial models in favour of the emerging characteristics of a 21st century park: not physical set-asides, they are purely conceptual in nature; they don’t restrict any kind of land use or title; and there are no gates, turnstiles or people in uniform. Most importantly, they can encompass activities across landscapes that already have thousands of people living in them. On an early fall day a few years back, I sat down in the bay town of Midland

advancing the Georgian Bay geopark idea among government partners, nature conservancies and trusts, academic and government researchers, commercial resource industries, business initiatives and First Nations fall into different categories, but the most obvious is the geological front—in this case going back some 2.7 billion years. To this end, a University of Toronto-based team plotted out eight major geological stories across the region that represent different zones of deep time and the “geoscapes” (a more precise term than landscape in this context) that tell each story. “Rather than focusing solely on geosites that might just be a small outcrop of rock, we want to start with what these broader

To its many visitors, Georgian Bay presents a unique melding of geological, biological, historical and cultural heritage... with Tony Pigott, executive director of the Georgian Bay Geopark, to learn about this project. To begin, Pigott unrolled a laminated satellite image depicting the bay’s unique terraqueous character—but also the heavily populated parts of Southern Ontario edging it. “There will be 10 million people within two hours of Georgian Bay by 2040,” he said. “Pressure on the region is already intense, so a framework is needed to optimize all the communitybased efforts aimed at creating resilience to those pressures. Geoparks are perfect for that; tourism is part of it, but it’s how this is defined, managed and promoted to avoid the kinds of stampede some destinations are experiencing.” The grassroots efforts involved in

signature geoscapes are telling us—a robust geological story within which lie various points of interest.” As an example, says Pigott, a provincial park or other readily delineated area could be a geoscape with several geosites within. To that end, geotourism initiatives are being explored with experts who’ve worked in the Canadian Arctic, Haida Gwaii and globally on destination stewardship and conservation-oriented ecotourism to help catalyze more meaningful visitation. This makes sense given that points of interest within a geoscape aren’t always geological, but often cultural or biological. The latter is of especial consequence for Georgian Bay. Of its 170 breeding bird species, including migratory and rare habitat-specialized

island-nesters, 840 native plants, 44 mammal species and 34 types of reptiles and amphibians, fully 50 are listed as species at risk due to human development, invasive species and climate change. The close relationship between biodiversity and geodiversity is part of the appeal of geoparks—they are areas of both inorganic and organic natural wonder. Each group exploring UNESCO designation for a geopark sees the effort as a means to connect their region’s geological story to its biological and human stories, educating through outreach and participatory geotourism to build a bridge between science, history, commercial enterprises and the public that foster interest and stewardship in local geology— and maybe just a little wonder. “We’re interested in promoting an experience in which visitors who arrive already have a genuine understanding of what a treasure Georgian Bay is,” says Pigott. “So there’s a need to reinforce an aura around it that instils deep respect and reverence.” This kind of thinking supports the diversity of conservation efforts already scattered around the bay’s vastness. “As we build partnerships and relationships, we can tell them that a geopark can actually help facilitate what they’re already doing,” says Pigott. “Geology is destiny, so it’s important to understand and celebrate the fact that geology, by definition, connects to everything else—whether ecology or culture. This adds a depth of understanding to an all-encompassing story that can be told collectively.” Georgian Bay is still very much a geopark in progress, Pigott reminds me. “It may be a big, attractive idea, but we’re still reaching out in hopes that people and groups want to participate in creating it— which we very much hope they do.” Leslie Anthony is a biologist, writer and author of several popular books on environmental science. n

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FEATURE STORY After another hour of this laborious grind, hope. I hear the ocean waves crashing in the distance, a welcome sign that our next camp is within reach. Carefully negotiating a few dozen steep, wooden stairs with exhausted Bambi legs, I round the corner of the trail and exit the lush rainforest onto an empty beach, sea birds cawing in the light breeze. I take another deep breath, this time of thick, salty air, and with renewed vigour I begin the final trudge of the day along the wet sand to where we’ll sleep for the evening. There are maybe a total of 15 people spread out over the five-kilometre length of this beach, all fellow hikers who suffered through the same stretch of trail as us. Reaching a serene spot amongst hulking driftwood, I collapse on the sand, grateful to be at the end of another punishing day. This is Vancouver Island’s North Coast Trail.

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My boot sinks deep into the soft mud, again.

I curse the shortcut of not probing the surface with my trekking pole first. My waterproof shoe and gaiter thankfully keep the moisture at bay, for now. I take a deep breath and grunt as I clamber over another waisthigh stump in the middle of the trail, my gargantuan pack resisting every forward and upward motion.

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The North Coast Trail (NCT) was completed in the summer of 2008 and runs the length of Cape Scott Provincial Park as a 43.1-kilometre extension of the original Cape Scott Trail. The total hiking distance of the trail is approximately 60 km and recommended as a minimum five-day trek, though completionists hiking all the way from Shushartie Bay to the Cape Scott lighthouse will hike as far as 90 km over seven to eight days. The travel can be arduous. BC Parks does not recommend NCT for the inexperienced, with many sections of the trail requiring hikers to climb along and over fallen trees, climb and ascend fixed ropes on steep slopes, cross rivers in manual cable cars and time their coastal travel with daily tidal flows. NCT travellers will encounter other hikers daily, but need to be completely self-sufficient with food, shelter and replenishing their water supply in streams and creeks. Access to the starting point at Shushartie Bay is strictly via boat or water taxi, and the finishing point at Cape Scott trailhead is almost a two-hour drive (over dusty logging roads) from the closest town of Port Hardy (population 4,229). The challenge is perhaps the biggest part of the trail’s attraction. Hikers on NCT want a genuine wilderness experience, not a well-trodden route with frontcountry amenities. It’s hard to get to, it’s even harder to finish, and it takes a considerable amount of planning and logistics. Cape Scott Provincial Park is also one of the wettest climates in Canada, receiving as much as 5,000 mm of rainfall in a single year, making a lengthy through-hike even more challenging. If hikers can overcome all this, they are rewarded with real solitude, serene coastal beaches, and distinct wildlife sightings (sea wolves inhabit the region and whales are commonly spotted offshore), and a Canadian coastal experience like no other. “We didn’t see many other hikers on the NCT, which made it feel even more remote and peaceful,” says Whistler resident Carly Janz, who hiked NCT in 2020. “It was quite a vast contrast to the West Coast Trail (WCT), where you tend to see the same groups at every campsite, every day. NCT also has less ladders, fewer cable cars and even fewer boardwalks than WCT. The beaches are a lot more rugged on the north coast, too. You’re walking on off-camber rocks for hours at a time, to the point where you’re longing for those muddy, slippery forested trails again.” Unlike the West Coast Trail, there is no permitting or booking system for NCT. The reputation of NCT precedes it, with the majority of hikers self-selecting to take on the challenge. “We started our business in 2008, when the trail opened, and we transported 50 hikers that year,” says Babe Burroughs, who operates North Coast Trail Shuttle and Cape Scott Water Taxi with her husband, George. They run marine cargo and logistics for the remainder

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of the year. “For the last four years, we’ve been pretty consistent with somewhere between 800 and 850 hikers. It was a gradual growth until COVID,” she says. “In 2021, we put through 1,300. Nobody could do anything else, so everybody wanted to be in the middle of nowhere. There were so many people on the trail that shouldn’t have been on the trail that year. Search and rescue picked up the injuries. We picked up the ones who were tired and didn’t want to continue.” The Burroughs’ operate Sea Legend 1, a 32-foot passenger vessel with room for 12 hikers and their large hiking packs. A typical package for hikers includes a drop off in Shushartie Bay (about an hour by boat from Port Hardy) to start the hike, and a sub-two-hour van shuttle (from Cape Scott trailhead back to Port Hardy) at the end. When Burroughs greets hikers at her marina office at the end of their trip, she gets mixed feedback. “Most of them are pretty... I don’t even know how to explain it, really,” she says. “It can be incredibly difficult for some people, and they’re glad they did it. They see it as quite an accomplishment.” The 23-km Cape Scott Trail (which runs along the western edge of Cape Scott Provincial Park from San Josef Bay to Cape Scott Lighthouse) is modest in comparison and has an estimated 4,000 to 6,000 hikers/ campers every year. It therefore receives significantly more maintenance and long-term upgrades. While NCT has its own long sections of constructed boardwalks and improved trail sections, the maintenance is more about making spot repairs and chainsawing through downed trees. The roughly nine-km starting section that runs inland from Shushartie Bay to Skinner Creek is wet

no matter the season or weather, and is notoriously slow, hilly, and muddy. NCT is designated as a Class III wilderness trail, a route where nature dictates the trail conditions, and management intervention is minimal.

Breathing new life into the North Island NCT was completed as an economic diversification project during a rapid decline of B.C.’s logging industry. Port Hardy, with incredible natural beauty on its doorstep, was chosen to receive grant money from the Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) to boost tourism, and the grant made up more than one-third of the trail’s $700,000 budget. NCT has since acquired an international reputation as a world-class wilderness trail, with feedback from many hikers describing it as “the West Coast Trail 20 years ago.” “(The NCT) brings people up there that would never have visited, including people outside of our province,” says Brodie Guy, the CEO of ICET. “It’s new money coming in where people are going to hire the water taxis, they’re going to stay in the hotels, they’re going to buy food at the restaurants. All this stuff helps local family-owned businesses that were really suffering with the economic downturn. We know directly that there were three or four new guide

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outfitters that started operating in the region in just a couple of years after NCT was developed.” Guy points to one business in particular that represents a more youthful migration to Port Hardy— Cove Apparel Company. “It caters more to surf, skate and snow, like something you’d see in Vancouver on West 4th,” he says. “They started up in Port Hardy shortly after the North Coast Trail. With different tourism experiences for these younger adventure seekers, they arrive there and it just opens up their eyes. They go, ‘wait a minute, I can own a house in Port Hardy for a fraction of the cost of a condo in Vancouver.’” The improvements to the Cape Scott Trail and San Josef Bay Trail (Class II and Class I trails, respectively) for accessibility have made those areas much more

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popular with “mainstream” hikers and campers, or folks who are simply not willing to suffer for six to eight days. Despite its remote location San Josef Bay can get crowded in the summer, with groups competing for camping spots on a sunny weekend. Regardless of hiking effort, those visitors are economic dollars flowing through Port Hardy. Cultural tourism is also on the rise alongside the more adventurous activities, and they often go handin-hand. “(Many visitors) are flying all the way from somewhere in Europe to come to northern Vancouver Island and get that remote wilderness experience,” says Guy. “They may not be fit enough to hike NCT, but they may choose to stay somewhere like the First Nations Kwa’lilas Hotel. Something like 10 per cent of the people

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in that hotel are coming out for outdoor recreational tourism and will often join tours where Indigenous entrepreneurs take people out to their territories.” Back on that empty beach, leaning up against a driftwood log and heating water for my fourth dehydrated meal of the week, I watch the waves crash and the tide slide out toward Queen Charlotte Strait. I wonder if the North Coast Trail is destined for the same rapid influx of tourism that has ballooned in the Sea to Sky corridor. Then I remember what it took to get here. A day and a half of driving and ferries, a water taxi booked months in advance, a pack full of specialty hiking gear, and days of tip-toeing through mud bogs and around tree roots. I think the North Coast Trail is safe from getting blown up by the crowds. n

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Why Cape Scott never made it as a settlement Long before European settlers arrived, the northern tip of Vancouver Island was home to three closely related Kwakwaka’wakw peoples: the Tlatlasikwala, the Nakomgilisala, and the Yutlinuk. Both the Koskimo and Nakomgilisala tribes carry origin stories rooted in the Nels Bight area and the mouth of the Stranby River, placing their ancestral beginnings at an ancient village called Kosaa. To avoid the turbulent water around the cape itself, the Kwakwaka’wakw would haul their canoes across the sandy neck between Experiment Bight and Guise Bay. Maritime fur traders found a lucrative trade in the area, but the European contact brought swift devastation. Epidemics, to which the population had no immunity, reduced the Tlatlasikwala’s numbers from thousands to a fraction of their pre-contact size, including the allied Yutlinuk people of the Scott Islands, who suffered severe depopulation in the 19th century. In 1850, the “Nahwitti Incident” saw the Royal Navy destroy two of the First Nations’ villages in retaliation for the suspected murder of three Hudson’s Bay Company deserters. By the mid-1850s, remnant populations had amalgamated and consolidated at Cape Sutil and later Hope Island. The same turbulent waters would claim many ships in the following 150 years, leading to the construction of a lighthouse, first off the coast on Triangle Island in 1910 (abandoned in 1920) and later at the Cape Scott Lighthouse’s current location in 1960. The cape was a hive of clandestine activity during the Second World War when the Royal Canadian Air Force secretly constructed a radar station. The 50 men stationed there led an uneventful term, save for one exciting day when a flock of geese was mistaken for a formation of incoming enemy aircraft. The most compelling story of Cape Scott is

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one of a group of very determined Danes. In 1894, Rasmus Hansen arrived on his fishing boat in what is now Hansen Lagoon, seeing rich potential for farming in the meadows and fishing the salmon-bearing streams. Together with Chris Jensen, Peter Thomsen, and Nels Nelson, he negotiated a settlement agreement with the government and organized groups of Danish pioneers to colonize the area. The Danes that came were already hardy settlers, mostly from Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota. The hope was to establish an ethnic community around Hansen Lagoon and Fisherman Bay, but the colony’s survival had always rested on a government promise: a road connecting Fisherman Bay to San Josef River and onto Holberg, roughly 30 kilometres to the south. Without it, everything the settlers grew or caught had to move by boat along one of the most treacherous stretches of the B.C. coast, making reliable access to markets impossible. The road never came. The government withdrew both the land lease and its infrastructure commitment for telegraph services, schools and more roads. After years of hardships, brutal winter weather and collapsing dikes that led to king tides destroying fertile fields with sea water, by 1907 the first Danish colony had effectively dissolved. The population of the colony eventually peaked at more than 1,000 during a second wave of settlement after 1913, but the hardships persisted. Conscription for the First World War effectively drained the community’s population, and the colony failed for a second time. Remnants of buildings and farming equipment are still scattered along the final sections of the Cape Scott Trail. Cape Scott Provincial Park was officially established in 1973.

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‘You can turn even the most negative experiences in life into something positive’ WHISTLER’S HARRY MARSHALL PURSUES RUNNING RECORD IN ALBERTA TO HONOUR HIS LATE BROTHER AND MOM

BY DAVID SONG RUNNING AWAY FROM your problems is unhealthy and futile. Running with a purpose despite (or maybe because of) crushing adversity is a whole other kettle of fish. That’s what Harry Marshall aims to demonstrate on Aug. 27 when he endeavours to set the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for a route run between Lake Louise and Jasper, Alta. Harry is signing up for 230 kilometres along the Icefields Parkway and roughly 2,000 metres of elevation gain. Only one other person has ever attempted the feat: Sam Dickie of Canmore, Alta. who finished in 31 hours, 38 minutes and 56 seconds. To have any chance at bettering that time, Marshall will need to run continuously with no sleep and extremely few, if any, stops. It’s a feat that, if realized, would impress even ultramarathoners. Consider that the prestigious Ultra-Trail du MontBlanc (UTMB) long-distance running event features a 170-kilometre loop and 10,000 metres of elevation gain that takes middle-of-pack athletes anywhere from 32 to 42 hours to finish. Why does Harry set his sights so high? “I guess the message I want to send from doing this is showing that you can

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turn even the most negative experiences in life into something positive,” he explained. His brother Tom Marshall’s October 2019 suicide detonated emotional shockwaves across the family, and it was tragically followed in July 2021 by his mom Alison’s passing due to heart failure (on 24 hours’ notice from doctors). Harry understandably spiralled into a dark place, drinking alcohol and feeling like he had no purpose in life. He knew his late loved ones would want him to carry on, but did

beaches in a mankini, etc. He didn’t let moving to British Columbia slow his momentum and finished his yearlong streak with a full marathon—the first he’d ever done.

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not know how. That’s when one of Tom’s friends began a challenge to raise money for Tom’s son: run 10 kilometres per day for a month. Inspired to go further, Harry committed to running at least five kilometres per day for a year on Feb. 16, 2022, his late brother’s birthday. He’d never been a serious runner, but that quickly stopped mattering as the challenge ended up spanning three nations: Great Britain, Australia and Canada. “I really enjoyed having something to wake up for every day,” said the 28-year-old. Before long, Harry was upping the ante with bonus goals: seven half-marathons in as many days, running around Australian

the Vancouver Marathon and escalated to doing seven marathons in a week. Over time, he made his way up to accomplishing 10 marathons in 10 countries in as many days: Belgium, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Italy, Liechtenstein and the Netherlands. Harry originally set his sights on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route: one of Earth’s longest and most well-known off-pavement cycling paths. It spans approximately 4,962 kilometres (give or take depending on trip variations) with more than 45 kilometres of elevation gain as it winds from Jasper to Antelope Wells. N.M. It is meant to be traversed via bicycle.

Those vast plans did not come to fruition this year (not for a lack of bravery), so the Whistlerite is now committing to an FKT between Lake Louise and Jasper. It will be his first self-imposed running quest with a specific performance goal in mind. He has prepared by racing 100 kilometres around a 400-metre track in nine hours and 18 minutes, running for 12 straight hours up and down the same hill, and otherwise redefining his limits. Harry believes that many people who have suffered grief and loss find themselves leaning into endurance sports because chosen suffering feels like a measure of regaining control over one’s life. “Running helped me navigate through one of the darkest times of my life and has now become something I genuinely enjoy and am passionate about,” he said. “If I can show people that even after everything I have been through, you can still live a happy life—and that helps just one other person, then it’s all worth it.” He went on: “These big challenges strip you right back to your bare bones and it’s only at that point you find out who you really are. My life is pretty hectic and running provides me tranquility amongst the chaos, it is also the only time I get to sit with my thoughts and remember my mum and brother without the distractions and noise of the day to day … it would be pretty cool to be the fastest in the world at something, but I think being able to set a record in honour of my mom and brother’s memory is even more special.” Follow Harry’s Albertan odyssey via Instagram: instagram.com/ scrambledlegs. n

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barred him from partaking in Crankworx Whistler’s Specialized Canadian Open Downhill last month and continues to sideline him is perhaps the only major fly in Finn Iles’ ointment this summer. On June 13, the Whistlerite achieved his first World Cup triumph in 1,407 days at Leogang, Austria, then followed it up by winning again just a week later in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. His 811 points have him within a stone’s throw of elite men’s overall leader and Specialized Gravity teammate Jordan Williams (874). Iles voiced a mature perspective when asked in a press conference to look back on his athletic journey. He described his maiden World Cup gold in MontSainte-Anne, Que. four years ago as a serendipitous aligning of the stars where he “had no other choice but to win” and did so in spite of a dropped chain. Since that moment, he’s grown enormously both on and off the bike, developing a greater appreciation for the need to work smarter and pursue excellence. The Leogang victory, more so than Mont-Sainte-Anne, felt like something Iles earned via perseverance. “That’s kind of an incredible feeling for myself, even with that huge space [between wins] I never really lost faith in the fact that I could do it,” said the 27-year-old who celebrated a birthday on Aug. 15. “Seeing myself win two races and then Jordan win two races is also really motivating because we can see that if we add [the currentlyinjured] Loïc Bruni back into the mix as a team, Specialized Gravity can achieve a lot of pretty incredible things. I think, for myself, that inter-team rivalry is really important.” Less than 400 points separate Williams from 10th-overall rider Till Alran, with other big names like American elite Asa Vermette (third), seven-time OG Canadian Open DH

Three big proverbial carrots now dangle before Iles: the aforementioned season overall crown, a World Championship rainbow-stripe jersey, and victory at the brand-new World Cup race scheduled for Sept. 25 to 27 in Whistler. Iles believes that the World Championships are the best event a downhill mountain biker can experience, but also feels strongly about the 1199 venue in his own backyard because it honours Stevie Smith: a pioneer for Canadian riding who passed tragically in a 2016 motorcycle accident. Athletes like Iles and Goldstone pay tribute to Smith’s legacy each time they race while also keeping the Sea to Sky relevant in a sport with numerous topflight contenders from abroad. “I think it’s probably the same feeling for Jackson, but growing up in Whistler—I mean I went to school there since I was eight or nine years old,” Iles reminisced. “All my friends are from there, my family lives there … I’ve been wanting a World Cup in Whistler since I could ride, so to finally get it and not only compete in it but to be competitive is going to be incredible. I’m just going to do what I can to put on a good show for everybody and hopefully take the win.” He also said: “In [Mont-Sainte-Anne] in 2022, I felt like the entire country was behind me and I felt like that lifted me up to be able to win, so to have it even closer to home means a lot. Coming into Whistler, I feel like it’s just another opportunity to do my best and just go for it. I think having that home crowd is going to be an incredible feeling because I’ve never had my entire group of friends and my whole family at a race.” Downhill World Cup action returns from Aug. 20 to 23 in Les Gets, France. Visit ucimtbworldseries.com/calendar for more. n

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Elly Hoskin clinches third overall in 2026 Enduro World Cup ladies’ aggregate THE SQUAMISH RIDER PLACED SIXTH AT THE CAMPAIGN FINALE IN MORILLON

BY DAVID SONG IT’S NOT ABOUT HOW you start, it’s about how you finish. Elly Hoskin rode like she had that adage in mind during this weekend’s Enduro World Cup (EDR) season finale in Morillon, France. Her placement was good, not great: sixth in a time of 49 minutes and 20.517 seconds across two days, eight stages and 84.4 kilometres of riding. However, it was enough to cement the Squamolian into third overall among elite women with 790 points. Defending her overall crown for a second straight year was Ella Conolly (1290), who on Sunday finished fifth. An eighth-place result dashed Mélanie Pugin’s hopes of overtaking Conolly, but the French athlete settled into the runner-up hole (1070). “It’s been a heck of a season with a brutal two-day race and the last overall spot coming down to the last stage to cap it off,” Hoskin wrote on Instagram. “Feeling super proud of my consistency this year. A tough season of learnings, but racing in the stripes this year has been an incredible privilege. “Home for a bit, Canadian nationals

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TOP TRIO The 2026 Enduro World Cup elite women’s overall podium, left to right: Melanie Pugin, Ella Conolly and Elly Hoskin. PHOTO COURTESY OF UCI

and then Worlds in October! Thank you so much to my people and team for the incredible support all season. Impossible without you all.” Meanwhile, Connolly said this in a press release about her achievement: “It’s such a relief. Honestly, it hasn’t been my best race weekend, but it feels amazing to have done enough to take the overall title. Enduro is about showing up at every round and making the most of what you have on that day. Nobody has a perfect race every weekend. You have to stay mentally focused, adapt to what the race throws at you and give absolutely

everything you’ve got. That’s what I tried to do, and I’m really proud to come away with the overall.” Morgane Charre grabbed gold in Morillon (48:25.887), setting the fastest time on the last stage to best silver medallist Nadine Ellecosta (48:37.230) and bronze medallist Helen Weber (48:45.533). Germany’s Weber was something of a revelation, performing consistently across both days. Charre also spoke to the media post-race, expressing gratitude for her home-soil victory after she was forced to sit out last year due to injury.

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Lief Rodgers had a chance to end his campaign as king of the elite men, but a compounding sequence of errors on Saturday’s stages led ultimately to him placing sixth. Rodgers did hold onto second overall (945), but Adrien Dailly broke through in his homeland by emerging victorious in both the race (41:56.183) and the aggregate (988). Tarmo Ryynänen (42:23.681) and Gabriel Sainthuile (42:30.607) rounded out the podium in that order, while Ryan Gilchrist punched into third overall (752) despite his eighth-place effort. Last year’s overall champ Slawomir

Lukasik might have changed all of that, but a punctured tire near the top of Stage No. 5 waylaid him into 25th. “Racing with the Number 1 plate came with a lot of extra attention and pressure which was really cool to experience, and to have the opportunity to lead the overall at any point in the year was a massive success,” Rodgers said on social media. “I wish I could’ve held onto the lead for this last round but I couldn’t quite find that pace and made too many mistakes … eyes on World Champs now.” “I’m super happy. It wasn’t my goal at the beginning of the season, it’s crazy,” remarked Dailly in a release. “I’ve improved a lot this year and adapted better to my bike. At the start of the season I was struggling to feel comfortable and fast, but now I’m feeling much better and having more fun on the bike. “I wasn’t feeling in amazing shape coming into this weekend, so I had to manage my energy and save something for the final run. The heat made it really tough, probably the hardest conditions of the season for me. The liaisons were tight as well, so it was a demanding weekend, and I’m really happy to have pulled it off.” Visit ucimtbworldseries.com/ results/2026/haute-savoie-edr-2026 for more results from Morillon. n

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worse—soaring food costs; war; AI; tariffs; folks with their faces buried in their phones instead of the real world, posting sour comments as they get more disillusioned and scared—that magical, idyllic, and usually idealized time of year seems to be turning even more awful than any “news” feed slop could imagine. Don’t know about you, but in my books summer is pretty much wrecked.

BY GLENDA BARTOSH That sweet old anticipation of waiting for it to start while we’re still mired in the last winter blahs has morphed into some kind of anxious, emotional dread as the days get sunnier and longer. Hotter. Drier. Smokier. Like, “Oh, no, can we open our windows and breathe good air?” Or, “Yikes! How many more precious West Coast trees are going to turn brown and die?!” It all depends on the day, how yellow the skies are, the real news. And the AQHI on your daily Environment Canada weather forecast under “air quality”—the most reliable source around. (Unlike the U.S., Canada includes health factors, ergo the subsequent “H” in our air quality index scale.) But, hey, that’s absolutely nothing compared with what thousands of neighbours right in our own backyards have endured—too often. In Pemberton, Lytton,

SMOKE SIGNALS The Signal Hill fire, officially declared out on Aug. 14, gave Pemberton residents some anxious moments last month. PHOTO BY DAVID BUZZARD / DAVIDBUZZARD.COM

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the Cariboo. Summerland, Peachland, Vernon, the rest of the beautiful Okanagan and right across Canada. The worst days of their lives. The National Fireland Summary says it all. But I urge you to learn even more about what’s to come, in this article from World Weather Attribution, which partners with Imperial College London, Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, that’s gotten tons of attention: worldweatherattribution.org/climatechange-canada-wildfires-2026; and Barry Saxifrage’s excellent report in Canada’s National Observer. One Summerland resident told CBC how it took him and his family exactly 42 minutes to outfit their trailer—tire pressure, stabilizers, food, the works—

and take off so they could have at least some place to stay. The Bald Range fire burned their home to the ground. We’ve driven that valley along Fish Lake between Princeton and Summerland. It’s beautiful. Idyllic. At least it was. But he’s determined to rebuild. Thousands of others haven’t even been lucky enough to live in a trailer while they wait and wait to return to homes; farms; animals; vineyards; businesses built with lifetimes of hard work—maybe gone, or in limbo. I’m a born optimist, but with yellow skies and air quality advisories still blanketing Sea to Sky, it’s tough to love summer like I once did. Plus we know from everything the science tells us, it’s only going to get worse.

A SMILE A DAY KEEPS HOPE IN PLAY You know what they say about a smile a day, so here’s one. My sweet, 98-year-old mom still lives independently in White Rock. She’s seen a lot of summers in her time, and now she’s glad she’s “on her way out” as she likes to say. Meanwhile, her good neighbour, Evelyn, has been kind enough to help with groceries since mom isn’t able to walk up and get them herself—as she’s been happily doing until recently. Last Save-On visit, when Evelyn came back, she was delighted: All their groceries were free! They couldn’t believe it, and you might not either. But while Evelyn was in the checkout line, the woman in front of her turned around said, “I would like to pay for your groceries today.” And she did! All $103! Evelyn was gobsmacked. But she managed to hug that generous stranger who goes in and once a month offers to pay for someone else’s groceries. “That’s my contribution to society,” she said with a smile as she walked away.

WHAT CAN WE CONTRIBUTE? Besides doing all we can to stop this intergenerational crime, as David Suzuki calls it in Pique—like using fossil fuel alternatives, eating sustainably, and supporting politicians like you who can run for a seat on the SLRD or local councils and make real changes—we can help neighbours who’ve suffered these wildfires. Unless you’ve installed one of the new apps developed by brilliant young people determined to block scams, including fake donation sites, a safe place to give is the Canadian Red Cross BC Wildfires Appeal. Donations up to $350,000 will be doubled by another generous, anonymous Canadian. n

WE CAN STILL GET AHEAD OF THIS

I’ve been tracking—worrying about— our climate since the UN’s 1992 Rio Earth Summit. I was in communications then for the forestry giant, MacMillan Bloedel, and our foresters and biologists were already concerned about the changes in our forests and waterways. Also, the summit was run by a Canadian—Maurice Strong, former CEO of Petro-Canada. The irony! In the 40-ish years since—the same length of time lifelong birder Khalid Boudreau, at Special Bird Service Society, points out we’ve had to act on climate change—I was lucky enough to meet Maurice. And James Hansen, the brilliant scientist who testified in 1988 before the U.S. Senate that climate change was real, caused by fossil fuel pollution, and we needed to act now. As any good farmer knows, like Delaney and Alisha Zayac at Pemberton’s Ice Cap Organics, they’re increasingly coping with climate change, and it’s only going to hurt our food supply and drive up costs. I love what water scientist and former ED of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, Anna Warwick Sears, told CBC’s Chris Walker on The House as he covers food security, including increasing droughts and how wildfire smoke filters sunlight, which delays growth. “Climate change is very obvious, it’s in our face,” Anna noted, “and there are a lot of things that we can do with infrastructure, with planning... to get ahead of this.” Instead of being reactive. So let’s go! Glenda Bartosh is an award winningjournalist who always encourages people—young and old—to run for office.n

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Canadian Music Hall of Fame act Trooper returns Aug. 21 to Whistler THE ICONIC ROCK GROUP BOASTS A JUNO AWARD ALONGSIDE SEVERAL GOLD AND PLATINUM CERTIFICATIONS

BY DAVID SONG WITH A JUNO AWARD for Band of the

Year, millions of records sold, a plethora of enduring hits and a tour schedule that keeps selling out venues from coast to coast, Trooper has very much earned its status as a Canadian rock institution. Universal Music hails the group as “one of Canada’s top five selling bands of all time,” while the Vancouver Sun deems them to be “Canadian rock heroes of the first order.” In 2023, Trooper’s legacy was further cemented with inductions into both the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Canada’s Walk of Fame. At the heart of the band’s longevity is a combination of qualities that also defined its early success: dynamic live performances and sharply crafted poprock songwriting. Trooper’s 10 studio albums have generated multiple gold and platinum certifications, while their six-times-platinum greatest hits collection, Hot Shots, remains one of Universal Music Canada’s best-selling catalogue CDs. Bass player Scott Brown, drummer Clayton Hill and the multiinstrumentalist known mononymously as Gogo are veteran on-stage presences,

HERE FOR A GOOD TIME Canadian Music Hall of Fame band Trooper plays the Whistler Summer Concert Series Aug. 21. PHOTO COURTESY OF TROOPER

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while Steve Crane has filled both a behind-the-scenes role and the lead guitarist’s position during his 17 years in the fold. Band founders Ra McGuire and Brian Smith retired in 2021, with David Steele taking over lead singer duties until being supplanted by Paul Laine. “On stage, there’s well over 80 years of combined Trooper experience,” the band says in a joint statement. “We’re incredibly grateful for Ra and Brian’s encouragement and trust to keep bringing the Trooper experience to fans. Ra and Smitty built something real and enduring. Their songs are the legacy and, as the team they built, we’re honoured

actually sticks, it’s rarely an award. It’s the sold out crowd in some town you can barely find on a map, singing ‘Raise a Little Hell’ word for word, louder than the band. It’s being welcomed like family into communities and sharing experiences most people never get to have. Those are the kinds of moments that stand out the most: the people and shared experiences, both with fans and within the brotherhood.”

TAKING FUN VERY SERIOUSLY

Trooper songs are usually inspired by voyages the musicians embark on. They feel that if you spend enough time on

“Whistler crowds really know how to show up, so we’re looking forward to getting back there.” - TROOPER

to carry them forward, adding our own energy on top of that solid foundation.” Regarding Trooper’s many accolades, they remark: “Ask five guys in any band and you’ll get five different answers. Obviously Trooper’s recent inductions into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Canada’s Walk of Fame and the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame were all highlights and genuinely humbling recognitions, and we don’t take any of them for granted. “But if you push any of us on what

the road, you’ll start collecting stories whether you meant to or not. Being together for decades in a creative capacity brings its own kind of inspiration as well: navigating the highs and lows of an everchanging industry while providing the thrills that fans love. Ultimately the music is bigger than any single artist, and it continues to appeal to a diverse range of audiences. “Demographics don’t really affect Trooper shows. We routinely see teenagers and young adults in the mix

right along with the longtime fans. Watching three generations of the same family out there dancing together is one of those stand-out things,” says the band. As Laine, Brown, Hill, Gogo and Crane approach every outing, they ask themselves one question: what kind of rock show did you dream about as a 15-year-old and how can we create it to the fullest? Then they deliver good old-fashioned Canadian rock and roll with big hooks, anthemic choruses and songs that seem to get better as the crowd gets louder. It’s less of a traditional concert and more of a party with a band at the helm, so subtlety isn’t the goal. Fans ought to expect nonstop energy and perhaps a sore throat the next morning courtesy of artists who “take fun very seriously.” Trooper have performed in Whistler on several occasions, most recently in 2015 with guest appearances by McGuire’s son Connor and Brown’s at-the-time brand-new bass guitar. “That’s kind of the spirit of a Trooper show at its best,” reminisces the band. “A little unplanned, a little family, a lot of noise. Whistler crowds really know how to show up, so we’re looking forward to getting back there.” Trooper is back in Olympic Plaza on Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m., and they encourage fans to keep up via Facebook, X and Instagram. There will also be an opener at 6:30 p.m. by DJ ShotSki. Visit whistler.com/events/concerts for more information. n

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SECOND BASS DJ Conducta plays at Bass Coast 2025. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAMANTHA KRETMAR

Bass Coast Festival ready for Aug. 23 GLC Patio Takeover

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THE EVENT WILL FEATURE HEADLINER DJ CONDUCTA AS WELL AS TEMPO DJS AND FOXY MORON

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mix of electronic music, immersive art and community culture to Whistler. On Aug. 23, the festival will take over the Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC) patio for its Official After-Party: an outdoor sunset session headlined by DJ Conducta. A key figure in the global revival of U.K. garage music (UKG), Conducta has been a Bass Coast standout in each of the last two years. His high-energy sets span various genres from bassline, breakbeat and jungle to the aforementioned UKG. Overall, his material is described as playful, danceable and energetic while retaining the essence of authentic underground music. Joining him will be Vancouver’s Tempo DJs along with Whistlerite artist, go-go dancer and multi-genre DJ Foxy Moron. Bass Coast co-founder and music director Andrea Graham feels it’s an apt time to return home. The festival originated 18 years ago in the Squamish Valley, with many locals among its core staff members, artists and crew (Foxy Moron, for instance, has been involved from the beginning). Early editions featured almost exclusively Sea to Sky talent, from musicians to tradespeople setting up venues. “It felt like a full-circle moment,” Graham says. “We love the GLC, we love the patio, but also when we were in our early stages of building Bass Coast, we did pre-parties at the GLC … it was part of our origin story, and so it made sense for us to come back there—especially during summer, because who doesn’t love a day party in there?”

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‘BASS COAST IS ALL ABOUT PARTICIPATION’

Much like any Bass Coast event, the upcoming patio takeover features more than just people behind turntables. Foxy Moron will be creating custom decorations to go with the iAMi sound system powered by Void Acoustics that delivers high-fidelity sound without being overbearingly loud. Immersive lighting and visual design elements will come courtesy of Woodhead. Patrons are also invited to get involved at the Bass Coast Stamping Station. “Bass Coast is all about participation and being part of the experience, and so this just allows people to come and explore their own creativity,” elaborates Graham. “It’s free, people can come and use these custom stamps—we worked with local artists Andrea Cooney and Angela Cooney who carved these stamps—and they are symbols that relate to Bass Coast Festival. People can stamp and customize their own piece of clothing, or if they don’t have something, they can purchase a tote and stamp it there on site.” Unlike many electronic music shows that run late into the night, the GLC patio takeover is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. on Aug. 23. Graham looks forward to the unique time slot and hopes guests will enjoy the transition from daytime into sunset into darkness, when the aforementioned decor and lighting will get an opportunity to shine. “It’s a Sunday, it’s a nice way to wrap up your weekend,” she remarks. “There’s a lot going on that weekend: from the Arc’teryx Festival in Squamish to everybody out enjoying their favourite time of the summer. We wanted to do something that fits this time of year and take advantage of the sun while we could.” Visit basscoast.tickit.ca/events/36211 for tickets and more details. n

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BOOK IT Joan Richoz with a collection of challenged and banned books during Freedom To Read Week in 1994.

the Whistler Public Library. To celebrate our friends at the library, we at the museum thought we should highlight some of the amazing work the library has done for the community. Sometimes referred to as Whistler’s living room, the library provides crucial services, resources, and programs to community members. One of the ways the library does this is by making sure everyone has access to knowledge. Every year around the last week of February, the Whistler Public Library recognizes Freedom to Read Week. Spearheaded by the Canadian Library Association, the week has been taking place in libraries across Canada since 1984. It sheds light on books, magazines, and other pieces of media that have been challenged or even banned. As Canadians, our right to intellectual freedom is guaranteed under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Charter was signed in 1982, only two years before Freedom to Read week was established. The week encourages us to explore books that were challenged, and to learn about why they were challenged, and the action that was actually taken by the organization that housed them. Ignorance can bloom when we don’t learn about these books, despite their controversy. Reading these books is how we can learn about the controversial topics they may contain, and how we can better ourselves from it. Many books that are deemed classics have been banned in places all over the world. Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, and Lord of the Flies by William Golding have all been banned in specific libraries across Canada. In the ’90s, the Whistler Public Library staff would cover the books for Freedom to Read Week in plain paper bags to draw interest. People are often shocked at which books have been banned in Canada, the U.S., or other countries.

Joan Richoz, one of the founders of the Whistler Public Library, states that it is a “great way to teach the public that not everyone likes all the books in the library,” and that different people will have different opinions on what is acceptable. Whistler is a very progressive community, as Richoz states. However, the Whistler Public Library is not immune to challenged books. Since its inception in 1986, the library has had very few books be challenged. The first was Headhunter by Michael Slade, challenged under the belief that it did not promote “good Christian values.” In an interview with the museum, Richoz remembered that the classic children’s book Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak led to a complaint from a parent for being too violent. Lots of challenged books are children’s books that have not aged well. Richoz herself says that while these books shouldn’t be kept in the kids section, it makes sense to put them in a different section to reflect the socio-cultural ideas of society at their time. These books should be read not with the intent to take their messages to heart, but from a sociological perspective. Challenges are always taken very seriously, but ultimately the Whistler Public Library has not formally removed any books from its shelves. The Whistler Public Library has been very outspoken about its belief in intellectual freedom. Every February, the staff at the library curates a list of books that have been banned or challenged across the country, and promotes them. Freedom to Read week encourages us to expand our knowledge, and learn about why these books were banned so that we can better ourselves and our minds. The next Freedom to Read week is from Feb. 21 to Feb. 27, 2027. The current Freedom to Read list can be found at whistler.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/ display/915621879/2473631239. Anna Donaldson is the Summer Program Coordinator at the Whistler Museum through the Young Canada Works Program. n

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1 BIRDS WITH FRIENDS Members of the Whistler Naturalists stop for a photo during the Aug. 15 Green Lake Bird Walk, where birders identified 45 species and 250 individuals. Read more and get involved at whistlernaturalists.ca. PHOTO BEST GUIDE EVER Andy from Canadian Wilderness Adventures snaps a selfie with Pique art director Jon Parris and his dad. PHOTO COURTESY OF JON PARRIS 3 BUILT DIFFERENT Some of the creations from the age eight to nine category at the Whistler Museum’s 30th Annual Building Competition with Lego Bricks on Aug. 16. The theme this year was rescue machines. Read more at whistlermuseum.org. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WHISTLER MUSEUM 4 SUNNY DAYS These local ladies had a very colourful theme riding in Pemberton’s Slow Food Cycle on Sunday, Aug. 16. PHOTO COURTESY OF CATHERINE POWER-CHARTRAND 5 + 6 BLANC CHECK Hundreds were treated to a dining experience like no other at the Audain Art Museum’s Aug. 15 Long Table Dinner en Blanc. PHOTOS BY NINA LAFLAMME PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE WHISTLER NATURALISTS 2

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ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS & ASTROLOGY ULTRA TRAIL WHISTLER BY UTMB The UTMB World Series returns to Canada with 10 km, 25 km, 50 km, and 100 km trail races through Whistler’s forests, alpine lakes, and mountain vistas. Challenge yourself on world-class trails and begin your journey toward the UTMB World Series Finals in Chamonix. > Aug. 21 to 23 > Various locations

PIQUE’S GUIDE TO LOCAL EVENTS & NIGHTLIFE Here’s a quick look at some events happening in Whistler this week and beyond. FIND MORE LOCAL EVENT LISTINGS (and submit your own for free!) at piquenewsmagazine.com/local-events

SUMMIT SESSIONS: THE HAIRFARMERS Après favourites take the stage at the Roundhouse Lodge as part of the Summit Series presented by Pepsi. Live music, alpine views and an unforgettable mountaintop atmosphere make for the perfect summer afternoon. > Aug. 26, 1 to 4 p.m. > Roundhouse Lodge

ROCK SOLID SUMMER CAMP Learn the fundamentals of climbing during this twoday adventure for ages nine to 14. Build skills indoors at The Core before putting them into practice on the granite walls of Cal Cheak, one of Whistler’s favourite outdoor climbing areas. > Aug. 21 to 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. > Whistler Core Climbing and Fitness Centre

THE ART OF THE COCKTAIL: BIRDS, BEES AND BUTTERFLIES Experience an evening where art, nature, and mixology come together, inspired by Jack Shadbolt’s Transformation Theme. Explore the Audain Art Museum’s Permanent Collection through immersive cocktails and creative storytelling, celebrating transformation on the canvas and in every sip. > Aug. 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. > Audain Art Museum

PAW LATES OUTDOOR PILATES A unique outdoor Pilates experience in collaboration with Reform Whistler! Whether you have a dog or not, everyone’s welcome. Enjoy a 45-minute outdoor mat Pilates class, followed by a relaxed social time with

register for general admission to join the fun. Enjoy live music, barbecue by donation from Splitz Grill and exciting prizes throughout the day! > Aug. 26, 4:30 to 7 p.m. > Whistler Skate Park

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ULTRA TRAIL WHISTLER the dogs. Also meet Bees Pet Care and discover their natural dog care products, made in Italy. > Aug. 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. > Rainbow Park

LAKESIDE CONCERT: TRIO ELYSIUM Enjoy a summer lakeside concert at The Point with Trio Elysium, featuring Alison Hunter on harp, Anne-Elise Keefer on flute, and Jeanette Bruce on vocals. Experience an evening of beautiful music and summer sounds. Tickets are $20, with the bar open for refreshments. > Aug. 23, 7 to 9 p.m. > The Point Artist-Run Centre

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WHISTLER FARMERS’ MARKET A feast for your senses, the Whistler Farmers’ Market features local produce, tasty food, local artisans, live entertainment and family activities. Markets happen every Sunday until Thanksgiving on Oct. 11, with the addition of select Saturday markets. Aug. 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Upper Village Stroll

ZERO CEILING: ALL ABOARD SKATE JAM This annual, free community event is filled with skating, music, food and great energy. No experience needed; all are welcome. Reserve a free ticket to compete or

Enjoy free open-air concerts at Whistler Olympic Plaza featuring DJs Vital Signs and Drag in the Mountains. Watch stars from Canada’s Drag Race and top local performers deliver an unforgettable evening of glamour, music, and high-energy entertainment under the stars. > Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m. > Whistler Olympic Plaza

A MOUNTAIN BIKE FILM FESTIVAL An evening of mountain bike cinema, cold local brews and great company. Freehub has curated a stacked lineup of films celebrating world-class riding and the people shaping the sport with 100 per cent of proceeds benefiting WORCA. Plus raffle prizes from SRAM, Maxxis and Leatt. > Aug. 27, 6 to 9 p.m. > evo Rentals

Free Will Astrology WEEK OF AUGUST 21 BY ROB BREZSNY ARIES (March 21-April 19): Consider this your official alert that you’re close to getting too much of a good thing. To safeguard the lovely momentum you’ve built lately, be vigilant that genuine abundance doesn’t bloat into plain old overload. Say no to becoming indentured to your own brilliant ideas. Don’t let your victories drag you into depletion. Steer clear of grand gestures of generosity that are driven mostly by the urge to dazzle onlookers. You really can keep every delicious reward you’ve earned, dear Aries, as long as you begin installing some graceful new boundaries right now. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In 1925, Taurus astronomer Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin (1900–1979) discovered that stars are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. Famous astrophysicists of that era rejected her conclusions because she contradicted the prevailing theories. Nevertheless, she persisted in her claims and was eventually proved correct by other experts. Sound familiar, Taurus? If it doesn’t yet, I expect it will soon. Naysayers may insist you’re wrong when you know and I know you’re right. My advice: Be faithful to the truths you’ve directly observed even if they don’t match consensus reality. Your understandings are valid even if they’re inconvenient. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’re ready and able to commune intimately with the hidden source of power that fuels your life. Hallelujah! But first, acknowledge a humbling truth: You’re not entirely sure what that source is. You’ve made assumptions, of course. You’ve told yourself stories about where your vitality comes from: your work, your relationships, your creative projects, your spiritual practices. And while these channels do transmit energy, they’re tributaries of the ultimate spring. In the coming weeks, you’ll have exciting opportunities to trace these streams back to their headwaters. Start this way: Be alert for mini-breakthroughs when you feel unexpectedly energized or mysteriously restored. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The GPS system requires

Einstein’s theory of relativity to work correctly. Satellites in orbit experience time slightly differently than we do on Earth’s surface. Without accounting for that time dilation, your phone would be off by 6.8 miles every day. Moral of the story: The practical requires the theoretical and the mundane needs the cosmic. I bring this to your attention as a useful metaphor, Cancerian. I suspect you’ve been trying to solve ground-level problems with ground-level thinking. But your current challenges require you to factor in some relativity: to recognize that different parts of your life are operating in different timeframes, under different rules. What works in one context doesn’t necessarily work in another. In the coming weeks, refrain from trying to apply universal solutions. Calibrate for context. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In traditional textile making, the selvage is the strong edge that holds the fabric together and keeps it from unravelling. It’s braided more tightly than the rest so it can do its guarding work. I think that’s a helpful metaphor for your life in the coming weeks, Leo. Your main weave is pretty gorgeous, but the edges aren’t sufficiently taut. What should you do, practically speaking? For starters, create firm boundaries around your work time, your rest, and your availability to others’ demands. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I am nursing a hopeful dream that you will give yourself a fun surprise or two in the coming days—maybe even more than two. Not necessarily the most expensive delights, but those that would inspire your nervous system to relax and your spirit to celebrate. Possible options: a few hours of free time with no obligations, a hike where you adore and praise the sky, a conversation you’ve been craving, a daring yes, or a long-overdue no. Or how about finally starting a fun project you keep postponing, or setting down a burden you’ve been carrying for too long? You might ask yourself: “If someone who loved me dearly were in charge of my rhythm, what would they arrange for me?” LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The first maps of Antarctica

contained blank spaces labelled simply “unexplored.” Cartographers didn’t pretend to know what wasn’t yet revealed. This was a gift to future trailblazers, who didn’t have to overcome the confusion of false certainties. You could benefit from adopting a similar practice. Instead of explaining every mystery with confident opinions, designate a few regions of your inner world as magnificently unexplored. Your willingness to say “I don’t know yet” will be a fertile form of wisdom. The unanswered questions will be better allies than premature conclusions. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In architecture, the keystone is the central, wedge-shaped stone positioned at the top of an arch. It’s often the last piece placed, and it’s what holds everything together. If it’s removed, the entire structure collapses. But the keystone itself is held in place by the pressure of the other stones. I love the fact that it’s both the most crucial piece and yet totally dependent on everything else. This is an excellent metaphor for you right now. You’re like a keystone: holding everything together and also being held by everything. Please accept my personal thanks for accomplishing the amazing feat of being both powerful and vulnerable! The structure needs you, and you need the structure. PS: Don’t overestimate your independence or underestimate your importance. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t reorganize your junk drawers anytime soon, Sagittarius. Please? Refrain from scrubbing the oven, organizing your kitchen cupboards, and untangling old extension cords. I’m begging you to believe me when I urge to allocate your energy toward the most interesting and important matters. The cosmic indicators are unambiguous. You will be happiest and most successful if you: 1. dare to access secret wisdom you’ve been hiding from yourself; 2. immerse yourself in almost too much beauty and truth; 3. let your imagination run wild as you visualize future scenarios that thrill you even if they’re also a

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The Grand Canyon in

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habitat that will grow back next year. Or not. Forest fires are natural, climate change skeptics will argue, so we should let them burn. We’ve made the situation worse by fighting fires for so many years, leading to a build-up of fuel in the forest. Which sounds like good logic until you consider that while forest fires are 100-percent natural, the climate is not. The shorter winters, the reduced snowpack, the more frequent droughts, and all that other stuff from the third paragraph is making the fire situation worse. The same faction that insists forest

almost 900 wildfires still burning, over 100 of them in British Columbia—most of which were classified as out of control. Some eight million hectares of land has burned at this point, far more than the annual average of 2.9 million hectares. For reference, Prince Edward Island is less than six million hectares. And the fire season still has a month to go. While it would be lovely if the climate stopped being political and started being science again—something we used to take seriously back in the days when left and right came together to ban DDT, tackle sulphur dioxide and acid rain, take the

The thing is, it doesn’t really matter what anybody thinks anymore. We’re long past opinions and science, the arguments and politics. The emergency is happening now. fires are natural is also saying we have to fight the fires, lest the smoke waft over our southern border and make any of the climate change skeptics running government in America think we’re mismanaging our forests—like those woke idiots in California who didn’t rake their own forests enough. The logic is enough to make one’s head catch fire. Anything to avoid admitting that climate change is happening. The thing is, it doesn’t really matter what anybody thinks anymore. We’re long past opinions and science, the arguments and politics. The emergency is happening now. As of this writing, there have been more than 4,200 wildfires reported across Canada in 2026, which is almost triple the rising average. There were

lead out of paint and gasoline, rebuild the ozone layer, and save the whales—it really doesn’t matter what anyone believes. We’re on fire. Start with that. The exact amount of fire may vary from year to year, but it’s objectively getting worse—more fires, bigger fires, earlier fires, later fires, even fire tornadoes. Fires so intense that they explode outward like bombs, moving faster than the wind. So, regardless of the causes or cures, the rights and the lefts, we need to do something. We’re moving into the stage of climate change—or increased solar activity, or poorly managed forests, or the fact that the climate is always changing, if that’s what you’re telling yourself—where we have to think seriously about mitigation.

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604.902.2779

$1,150,000

604.902.2033

Sharpe

901 - 4293 Mountain Square

17 - 7370 Highway 99

Powders Edge - Whistler Village

Pemberton

Brown

401 - 4557 Blackcomb Way Le Chamois - Benchlands 3D TOUR: rem.ax/401chamois

MOBILE HOME

TIMESHARE

Laura

3 | 1,152 SQFT

$499,000

Wetaski

604.938.3798

CONDO

Laddie

2 | 1,313 SQFT

$13,000

Hannam

604.9603.7672

21 - 2050 Lake Placid Road

8 - 7001 Nesters Road

Lake Placid Lodge - Creekside

Blackcomb Condos 3D TOUR: rem.ax/87001

$735,000

$1,549,999

Lasseter

604.698.5230

212 - 4660 Blackcomb Way Lost Lake Lodge - Benchlands 3D TOUR: rem.ax/212lost

CONDO

1 | 521 SQFT

Mark

1 | 598 SQFT

CONDO

Matt

604.935.9171

Chiasson

CONDO

1 | 563 SQFT

Richard

1 | 569 SQFT

$875,000

604.902.4260

$995,000

Grenfell

Sally

Warner*

604.932.7741

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