Issuu

OCTOBER 23, 2026 ISSUE 33.43

WWW.PIQUENEWSMAGAZINE.COM

FREE

TO GROW OLD IN PLACE

Whistler: No Town for Seniors?

WIN SOME, LOSE SOME Meet Whistler’s new council, a mix of new and familiar faces

RESCUE FUNDS Community support helps Whistler Search and Rescue with new equipment

KEEP TURNING Rick Hansen documentary to screen at Whistler Film Festival

locally

Operat ed

Owned

BEST Customer Service ‘20, ‘21, ‘22, ‘23, ’25 BEST Grocery Store 2023 and 2024

Feeding the Spirit of Whistler Since 1988 ARNOTT'S

OPEN DAILY 8am-8pm

TIM TAM

A N MAM OCEA LLS

3 Flavours

G ROk SPRIN r Duc icken o

MICHELINA'S

FROZEN ENTREES

(REG PRICE $6.99)

200G

300G

6 Flavours

BAKED FRESH INSTORE DAILY

3.5

255G (REG PRICE $3.99)

CREEK SIDE'S OWN

BOURSIN

MINI CUCUMBERS

SPREADABLE GOURMET CHEESE

CHOC CROIS OLATE SANTS

6 Flavours

2 FOR $

3.50

1LB BAG

150G

SPECIALS: OCTOBER 23-29 PRODUCE

DELI

BAKERY

GROCERY

DAIRY/FROZEN

MEAT/SEAFOOD

BC GROWN

SOLETERRA

BAKESTONE BROTHERS

SENSIBLE PORTIONS

EARTH'S OWN

LEGACY RANCH

ORGANIC BAGELS

VEGGIE STRAWS

OAT BEVERAGES

STRIPLOIN STEAKS

4 Flavours to Choose From

AAA BC Beef

SWEET ONIONS

$ .25/LB

SALAMI Aged & Dry-Cured for Maximum Flavour

2.76/KG

250G

AUSTRALIAN

LA PANZANELLA

SWEET NAVEL ORANGES

CROCCANTINI ARTISANAL CRACKERS

/LB

5 Flavours to Choose From

4.41/KG

170G

100's of FREE underground PARKING SPOTS

6 PACKS

ORIGINAL CAKERIE

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

Original, Ranch, Cheddar or Rosemary

2 FOR

946ML

120-142G

23/LB

50.70/KG

MEZZETTA

CHAPMAN'S

PACIFIC WILD

PASTA SAUCES

SUPER PREMIUM ICE CREAMS

SABLEFISH FILLETS

5 Flavours to Choose From

6 Flavours to Choose From

Previously Frozen

EACH

709ML

500ML

/100G

CREEKSIDE VILLAGE 604.938.9301

@whistlercreeksidemarket /CreeksideMarket

THIS WEEK IN PIQUE

24 32 Whistler: No town for seniors? Whistler is aging, but infrastructure for seniors isn’t keeping pace. - By G.D. Maxwell

06 OPENING REMARKS They say you can’t go home again. Still, writes guest editor

10 WIN SOME, LOSE SOME The results are in: Whistler will see an equal mix of incumbents

Alyssa Noel, you might find some solace in the next best thing.

and new councillors in the next term. Mayor Jack Cromtpon, meanwhile, returns for a third term in the seat.

08 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR This week’s letters recount another successful

14 RESCUE FUNDS Local organizations step up to support Whistler Search and Rescue

Fungus Among Us Festival, and argue that we need to do a better job protecting bears.

with new equipment to help with record-breaking rescues.

22 THE OUTSIDER You can’t control the weather, but you can control what sport you do 28 CRUZ CONTROL Pemberton brothers Tegan and Lucas Cruz discuss their maiden in it. This week, Vince Shuley advises on how to handle seasonal uncertainty.

Red Bull Hardline experience.

42 OPINION Food waste is a big problem for our landfills. AWARE’s Kirsty Smyth shares how 32 KEEP TURNING Whistler Film Fest is set to screen Man in Motion: The Rick Hansen Story, revisiting Hansen’s 40,000-kilometre wheelchair journey through 34 countries.

some local businesses are doing things right.

COVER Pretty grateful I have a wheelchair accessible house. - By Jon Parris // @jon.parris.art

Publisher SARAH STROTHER - sstrother@piquenewsmagazine.com Editor BRADEN DUPUIS - bdupuis@piquenewsmagazine.com Sales Manager KAIJA KNOX - kknox@lodestarmedia.ca

Reporters LUKE FAULKS - lfaulks@piquenewsmagazine.com DAVID SONG - sports@piquenewsmagazine.com Classifieds and Reception - mail@piquenewsmagazine.com

Production Manager AMIR SHAHRESTANI - ashahrestani@piquenewsmagazine.com

Contributors G.D. MAXWELL, VINCE SHULEY, LESLIE ANTHONY,

Art Director JON PARRIS - jparris@piquenewsmagazine.com

GLENDA BARTOSH, ANDREW MITCHELL, LISA RICHARDSON,

Advertising Representatives TESSA SWEENEY - tsweeney@wplpmedia.com ANDREW BUDRESKI - abudreski@piquenewsmagazine.com

LIZI MCLOUGHLIN, TOBIAS C. VAN VEEN Founding Publishers KATHY & BOB BARNETT www.piquenewsmagazine.com

Digital/Sales Coordinator KATIE DOUGLAS - kbechtel@wplpmedia.com

#202 -1390 ALPHA LAKE RD., FUNCTION JUNCTION, WHISTLER, B.C., V8E 0H9 // PH: (604) 938-0202 FAX: (604) 938-0201

4 OCTOBER 23, 2026

Pique Newsmagazine (a publication of Lodestar Media) The entire contents of Pique Newsmagazine are copyright 2026 by Pique Newsmagazine (a publication of Lodestar Media). No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part by any means, including electronic retrieval systems, without the express written permission of the Publisher. In no event shall unsolicited material subject this publication to any claim or fees. Copyright in letters and other (unsolicited) materials submitted and accepted for publication remains with the author but the publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms. Letters to the Editor must contain the author’s name, address and daytime telephone number. Maximum length is 250 words. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject any contribution. Letters reflect the opinion of the writer and not that of Pique Newsmagazine. Pique Newsmagazine is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact (edit@piquenewsmagazine.com). If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information. ISSN #1206-2022 Subscriptions: $76.70/yr. within Canada, $136.60/yr. courier within Canada. $605.80/yr. courier to USA. GST included. GST Reg. #R139517908. Canadian Publications Mail Product. Sales Agreement #40016549.

We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

OPENING REMARKS

Greetings from Shelbyville Pique readers might recognize my byline. I kicked around Whistler media— covering arts for Pique, editing the now-defunct Whistler Question, and moving back to Pique to write news and LONG-TIME

BY ALYSSA NOEL arts@piquenewsmagazine.com

help out with editing—from 2012 until doing a short stint at The Squamish Chief in 2024. Then, at the bitter end of 2025, I moved to Edmonton. The pull: family and affordability. Well, as many Whistlerites have experienced, it’s very hard to leave the mountains once they’ve etched themselves onto your soul (not to be too dramatic about it). My family and I lasted 21 months before bidding farewell to city life— which, to be clear, did come with huge perks: loving help from family with caring for two young kids and a beautiful singlefamily home—and pointing ourselves south to Canmore. (I can hear the jeers already: yes, it’s in Alberta, but proximity to extended family won out.) But to say the Sea to Sky hasn’t left my heart is an understatement. As evidenced by the insanity of two major moves in two years, living there for more than a decade permanently changed me: who I am, how I want to spend my time, what I value and what I want my kids to grow up with.

So when the opportunity arose to fill Pique’s editor seat again for a few weeks, even from a distance, I jumped at the chance to reconnect with the community. Meanwhile, Canmore might not be Whistler, but the parallels between the Bow Valley and the Sea to Sky are uncanny. Truly, I can’t shake the feeling that I’ve moved from Springfield to Shelbyville. Some examples? I’m well versed in logging onto a town’s website at 8 a.m. the day swim lessons open to vie for a spot. I know how to talk about weekend adventures with any of the locals I meet. The other night at Sheepdog Brewing in Canmore I could’ve sworn I was sitting at a table in Squamish’s A-FRAME Brewing. On every one of our trips to the Bow Valley after moving to Edmonton

living, I assure them that we’ve moved to this place with eyes wide open. The Bow Valley’s problems? We’ve lived them all in the Sea to Sky. Of course, Banff and Whistler share more in common while Canmore and Squamish could serve as sister cities. The two resort towns are both known globally with daily visitors exceeding 50,000 at their peak. Parking can be more-or-less a nightmare on weekends in both locations. While Highway 1 to Banff is straight and flat compared to the winding Sea-to-Sky highway, both can be challenging on busy ski days. As for accommodations, whether you’re renting, buying, or visiting, it will cost you. (On that note, I should add that our move was instigated by my husband’s new job at the Banff Housing Corporation,

the community after moving to Whistler. In a couple of months, I could count on walking into Nesters and running into someone I knew. To that end, it will take years to make up for the history I left behind—the kind that makes you feel ingrained in a place. I can remember now-long-running Mayor Jack Crompton’s first term as a councillor, the day the muni announced the Audain Art Museum would be built, or even when Andrea Mueller was an up-and-coming artist, not yet an established name in the scene (like I said, I covered the arts beat for a long time). Still, two years after leaving, when I think of “home,” I think of the Sea to Sky. I know that will take time to change. In the end, I’m (over)sharing to offer a glimpse from the other side. Every

Canmore might not be Whistler, but the parallels between the Bow Valley and the Sea to Sky are uncanny.

I was overcome with homesickness at least once because the surroundings felt so comforting and familiar—the curve in a forested section of the Bow River reminded me of Whistler, a dike walk harkened back to a favourite spot in Pemberton, walking into Valhalla Pure Outfitters, well that felt like a literal homecoming to Squamish. We’ve only been in Canmore for a month, but when locals warn me about all the challenges of mountain town

the equivalent of the Whistler Housing Authority—another parallel entity.) But there are, of course, the things that make the Sea to Sky unique that I file away as a sacrifice, something I’m resigned to miss. The mild weather, ocean access, the lush green rainforest, to name just a few. But also: the people. Our irreplaceable friends, friendly acquaintances, and familiar community members. I remember just how quickly I felt part of

Whistlerite, at some point, seems to wonder if they would be better off in a new location, one that’s more affordable or practical. While I don’t believe in offering the kind of advice that definitively points someone in a certain direction—no one can truly know the unique details of your life—I would reiterate that Whistler and the Sea to Sky are special. You might leave, but it will never leave you. n

Wake up to views of Alpha Lake, Sproat Mountain and the surrounding valley from this renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Sundance townhome in Whistler Creekside. Offering 1,311 sq. ft. over three levels, excellent natural light, a sunny deck and easy access to the Creekside Gondola, lakes, shops and Valley Trail. Fully furnished with unlimited owner use, nightly rental zoning and no GST.

7-2221 Gondola Way Asking price: $2,399,000 Scan for more info:

WWW.WHISTLERLAWYER.CA adam@whistlerlawyer.ca | 604.905.5180

6 OCTOBER 23, 2026

THANK YOU, WHISTLER & PEMBERTON

RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH VANCOUVER

WHISTLER

QUESNEL

JASPER

We are incredibly grateful to the communities of Whistler and Pemberton for being a part of our Rainforest to Gold Rush story over the past 20 years. You have welcomed Rocky Mountaineer guests from around the world with warmth, generosity, and hospitality, helping to create the exceptional experiences that deﬁne our journeys. While we are saying goodbye for now, the memories made and the relationships built throughout the years will remain a meaningful part of our history.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Putting the fun in fungus Unlike last year’s bounty, the forests were pretty bare going into last weekend’s Fungus Among Us Mushroom Festival organized by the Whistler Naturalists. Luckily, our gurus were up to the challenge and had no trouble finding lots of mushrooms to make this year’s event yet another fun and educational experience. We’d first like to thank the 26 mushroom experts who volunteered their time, all but two of whom travelled here from the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. This event would also not be possible without multiyear support from the Whistler Community Foundation and the RMOW’s Community Enrichment Program. In addition, we’d like to single out Nesters for contributing supplies for the cooking show. The festival began last Thursday (Oct. 15) and Friday (Oct. 16) with two days during which our experts presented to 800 students at Spring Creek, Ecole la Passerelle, Myrtle Philp, Waldorf, Whistler Secondary, and Xet’olacw Community School in Mt. Currie. Friday talks included presentations on mushrooms and mental health, bugs in your mushrooms, DNA contributions to fungal identification, the life of a forager,

“We can’t thank Bruce enough for being an integral part of our event.” -BOB BRETT

Write to us! Letters to the editor must contain the writer’s name, address and a daytime telephone number. Maximum length is 450 words. Pique Newsmagazine reserves the right to edit, condense or refrain from publishing any contribution. Letters reflect the opinion of the writer and not that of Pique Newsmagazine. Send them to edit@ piquenewsmagazine.com before 11 a.m. on Tuesday for consideration in that week’s paper.

and fungal photos. On Saturday morning, over 270 mushroom fans in 14 groups joined our experts for walks in various locations around Whistler Valley. After noon, Chef Bruce Worden from Milestones described ways to cook wild mushrooms, then served his creations to grateful participants. We can’t thank Bruce enough for being an integral part of our event. The mushroom experts meanwhile went into a frenzy of organizing and labelling at least 160 different species of fungi and slime moulds. Then, after less than two hours, we welcomed hundreds of enthusiasts to the full display tables. After preliminary tallying of results, we expect at least 25 additional species will be added to the master list compiled by the Whistler Biodiversity Project, and bring the local total to well over 1,000. Last but not least, thanks to Kristina Swerhun, Ashley Bordignon, Melanie Tardif, James Ogilvie, and Chloe Van Loon for all their help behind the scenes that made this year’s Fungus Among Us one of the best yet. Watch for next year’s Fungus Among Us, as always on the weekend after Thanksgiving. Bob Brett// On behalf of the Whistler Naturalists

Honesty abounds in whistler My husband and I spent Labour Day weekend in Whistler. Warm weather and

WHISTLER | SQUAMISH | PEMBERTON

G R EA T

N EW

PR IC E

R EV EN U E!

Local Expertise with Nationwide Exposure

308 - 4405 Blackcomb Way, Whistler

2501 Gondola Way, Whistler

8270 Mountain View Drive

Studio | 1 Bath | 500 sq. ft.

Zoned for 5 Residential Lots

Land for Sale | 14,300 sq. ft.

$799,000

$8,900,000

$2,245,000

Jennifer Sale 604-723-3525

js@jennifersale.com

8 OCTOBER 23, 2026

Marion Anderson 604-938-3885

marion@marionanderson.com

Kyoko Hamazaki 604-967-1238 hamazakik@gmail.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR great views guided us to Milestones’ patio. A special treat was watching a young bear gobbling grasses on Blackcomb Mountain. Our relaxing day ended with a Whistler Taxi home. The next morning my husband discovered his wallet was missing.

#62 Eagle Ridge

inform us he had checked with the evening cleaning staff, but no wallet. Although feeling increasingly desperate we were impressed by the considerate responses from all. The next few hours were spent cancelling cards and getting more worried. Another call

3 bedroom, 2 bath townhome within a 5 minute walk of Whistler Village.

$1,499,000 WH IS TLER’S #1 RE/MAX AGENT

“It is important to celebrate honesty so we say, ‘thank you’ to that remarkable taxi driver.”

Team Sally Warner & Richard Grenfell

- FRED AND LEONA TOWERS

Thinking of the considerable cash, the credit cards, the identification it contained made for a great deal of anxiety over finding it quickly. We phoned Whistler Taxi but no wallet had been turned in. We were at Milestones when they opened to look around our table area, but found nothing. Staff made a thorough search for the wallet to no avail. We reported the missing wallet to the RCMP but none had been turned in. They advised us to cancel all our cards. The Milestones’ manager phoned to

to Whistler Taxi informed us that our driver would return at 5:30 p.m. and they would have him phone right away. A phone call from the driver at 5:33 p.m. told us he would be at our place in five minutes. Sure enough, there he was, wallet in hand, returned intact! It is important to celebrate honesty so we say, “thank you” to that remarkable taxi driver. We share the story of this taxi driver with the Whistler community so it can be recognized that honesty lives in Whistler. Fred and Leona Towers // Whistler n

Nick Davies, Whistler local and experienced family lawyer practising across BC and Yukon. Call at 604-602-9000 or visit www.macleanlaw.ca Maclean Law is headquartered in Vancouver with ofﬁces across British Columbia.

IT’S ATV IT’S ATV SEASON! SEASON!

4.9 5,602 reviews

F A L L S P E CI A L - S A V E 1 5 % W I T H CO D E ‘ F A L L 1 5 ’

604 938 1616

CANADIANWILDERNESS.COM OCTOBER 23, 2026

NEWS WHISTLER

Jack Crompton wins third term as Whistler mayor, voters reshape council THREE NEWCOMERS JOIN THREE RETURNING COUNCILLORS, WHILE THREE INCUMBENTS LOSE THEIR SEATS IN A CLOSELY FOUGHT ELECTION

BY LUKE FAULKS Jack Crompton has won a third term, but he will return to a substantially different council this November. Crompton received 1,725 votes during the Oct. 17 municipal election, defeating first-time mayoral candidate Marco Zunino, who finished second with 1,491. Lance Bright received 434 votes, while Brandon Smith collected 258. Incumbents Cathy Jewett, Arthur De Jong and Jen Ford secured re-election alongside newcomers Claire Ruddy, Robin Brown and Mandy Rousseau. Incumbents Jeff Murl, Ralph Forsyth and Jessie Morden lost their seats. A record 3,974 ballots were cast, narrowly exceeding the 3,952 cast in 2011. Turnout reached 41 per cent of registered voters, surpassing the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s (RMOW) target of 40 per cent and climbing from 35 per cent in 2022. The record turnout followed a surge in advance voting, with 1,539 ballots cast across two advance voting days, up from WHISTLER MAYOR

THIRD TIME CHARM Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton gets a hug from his son Ivan after he learned that he’d been elected to a third term on Oct. 17. PHOTO BY DAVID BUZZARD PHOTO

10 OCTOBER 23, 2026

917 in 2022—a nearly 68-per-cent increase. Speaking shortly after the results came in, Crompton described a bittersweet victory. “I have really mixed emotions,” he said. “Jeff, Jessie, Ralph have served this town exceptionally well. I will deeply miss their kindness, their intelligence and their commitment to their community.”

While reluctant to draw immediate conclusions from the results, Crompton said conversations with residents reinforced the importance of housing, affordability and community services, particularly in Cheakamus Crossing. “Whistler families and workers feel strongly that their local government must prioritize their interests,” he said. “That’s something I’ve known for some time, and

“What I appreciated most about this last council was the highest value was not agreeing, but it was treating each other with respect. Disagreement at a council table makes communities better.” - JACK CROMPTON

CROMPTON LOOKS TO A NEW COUNCIL

Crompton, first elected mayor in 2018, praised the outgoing council’s ability to work through disagreements. “What I appreciated most about this last council was the highest value was not agreeing, but it was treating each other with respect,” he said. “Disagreement at a council table makes communities better. When you can treat another person well when you disagree with them, you create a much better local government.”

it was clearly re-emphasized to me.” He also welcomed the three newly elected councillors. “Mandy and Claire have put in a lot of their life and time and energy into this town, and the voters saw that,” he said, adding he looked forward to working with Brown.

ZUNINO PLANS TO REMAIN INVOLVED

Zunino, a first-time candidate who ran on social housing, the circular economy

and regional transit, finished 234 votes behind Crompton. Despite falling short, he encouraged residents without political experience to consider running. “Nobody should ever hold themselves back from running,” he said. “Don’t feel like you need to be on council first if you feel like you have a passion about where this community should go.” Zunino said he plans to remain involved in community organizations and continue pressing council on his campaign priorities. “I think the number of votes that I’ve got have proven that people are passionate about those issues,” he said. “We’ve got to keep this pressure on, and we’ve got to see the policy ideas coming forth to the council table and building coalitions to get them through.” Crompton also praised his challengers, highlighting Zunino’s proposals for public involvement and Bright’s emphasis on wildfire preparedness. “I spent a lot of this campaign listening and taking notes,” Crompton said. “I have a lot of notes to go through that are words spoken by candidates for mayor and for council.”

RETURNING COUNCILLORS REFLECT ON VOTERS’ PRIORITIES

Jewett led all council candidates with 1,979 votes. The longtime Whistler resident said she was encouraged by the result despite

NEWS WHISTLER sensing an appetite for change. “I felt pretty confident going into the election, however there was a sense that people were looking for change,” she wrote to Pique. “I was so excited to be re-elected with such strong support from the community.” Jewett identified municipal spending, taxes, recreation facilities, climate change and affordability as major campaign issues. She expects budget discussions to be an early priority. “One of our first tasks is getting the budget out to the community and then approved by council,” she said. De Jong, who received 1,904 votes, secured another term after campaigning on wildfire preparedness, climate action, housing and managing growth. “My reaction is I am very grateful to be able to serve the community for another term, but the results of the night, I will have to digest through tonight, tomorrow morning,” he said. “For me, it’s all about the team. You’re only as good as the people you surround

to be exciting, interesting to see a new dynamic at the council table.” Ruddy said the campaign reinforced her priorities and offered opportunities to hear from residents. “What I really appreciate is how people are so ready to talk about the things that matter most to them when it’s election season,” she said. “Everybody’s thinking about the issues that are top of their priority list.” Brown, an engineer and first-time council candidate, received 1,500 votes after campaigning on municipal spending, housing approvals and community recreation facilities. He said he was elated by the result after visiting more than 500 homes during the campaign, many of them Whistler Housing Authority (WHA) properties. The new councillor said residents raised concerns to him about housing restrictions, slow building permits, rising costs and a lack of community facilities. “From the start of this election process my take on Whistler was that the

“This election has been good for democracy in that our community has stepped up in their engagement through it. And it made the election process more challenging.” - ARTHUR DE JONG

community had been left behind and we need a residents’ first focus,” he wrote to Pique. “Going forward I would like to see a budget take a path that is actually affordable, getting rid of unnecessary spending and focus on useful impactful spending,” he said. “There needs to be a hard look at the business model of WHA.” Rousseau claimed the final seat with 1,465 votes, just 37 ahead of Murl. A first-time candidate with experience in Whistler’s non-profit, tourism and business sectors, she described her reaction on election night. “Shock, excitement,” she said. “I knocked on about 500 doors, and I had a lot of conversations with people. I think that now it’s about being accountable to those conversations.” Her priorities remain financial responsibility, destination stewardship and environmental protection. “People want to know how their tax dollars are being spent, and for us to continue the work on community engagement, creating understanding around that is really important,” she said. Crompton, meanwhile, said the election demonstrated the importance of THREE NEWCOMERS JOIN listening to residents. THE TABLE “Every local government wants to Ruddy, a former leader of the Association of Whistler Area Residents for the serve the residents of their community Environment (AWARE), received 1,787 well,” he said. “I feel like we heard their votes. The first-time councillor brings voices very clearly.” Susan Hamersley and Cynthia experience with community organizations Experience the best of what’s happening around you.also acclaimed as Whistler’s Higgins were and municipal advisory committees. Our comprehensive online lists every localtrustees. market, two school “I’m excited to get calendar to serve the show and gathering so you canshe plan your perfect week in seconds. The new council will be sworn in on community in a new way,” said. “It’s a small community, and it’s going Nov. 3. n yourself with.” De Jong also welcomed the community’s increased engagement. “This election has been good for democracy in that our community has stepped up in their engagement through it,” he said. “And it made the election process more challenging.” Ford, a councillor since 2014, earned 1,636 votes. She welcomed the turnout while acknowledging the disappointment of seeing longtime colleagues lose their seats. “Change is good. The people have spoken,” she said. “People want fiscal responsibility. They want community first, community amenities, community gathering spaces, community connection,” she added. She also noted previous elections had seen councillors leave vacancies at the table, making this year’s losses feel different. “In 2014, 2018 and 2022, we had vacancies, and this is different. I didn’t expect that all six of us would just be acclaimed or anything like that. I knew that, but it’s different.”

LOCAL EVENTS First to know. First to go.

DECK DOC WHISTLER • Deck Restoration

• Interior & Exterior Painting

• Waterprooﬁng

• Drywall Repairs

• New Vinyl Deck Installation

• Gardening & Demolition

• Vinyl Deck Restoration

• Emergency Roof Leak Repairs

• Roof & Gutter Cleaning

604-902-5822

deckdocwhistler@gmail.com deckdocwhistler.com

FULLY FURNISHED 1/4 OWNERSHIP CONDO/HOTELS IN WHISTLER CREEKSIDE

CONTACT JAMES FOR AVAILABILITY THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING?

JAMES COLLINGRIDGE

CALL JAMES FOR MORE INFORMATION.

CALL JAMES, THE LEGENDS & EVOLUTION SPECIALIST Direct: 604-902-0132 Toll Free: 1-888-689-0070 james@whistlerrealestate.net www.whistlerrealestate.net

LOCAL EVENTS First to know. First to go.

Experience the best of what’s happening around you. Our comprehensive online calendar lists every local market, show and gathering so you can plan your perfect week in seconds.

Scan to explore Scan to explore upcoming local events. upcoming local events.

OCTOBER 23, 2026

NEWS WHISTLER

New WHA homeowners association seeks seat at the table THE GROUP HOPES TO GIVE WHISTLER HOMEOWNERS A STRONGER VOICE IN HOUSING DECISIONS

BY LUKE FAULKS NEW GRASSROOTS association representing Whistler Housing Authority (WHA) homeowners is arguing residents should have a greater say in the policies governing their homes. Founded by local homeowner Darren Boyd ahead of the Oct. 17 municipal election, the WHA Homeowners Association has attracted some 320 members to its Facebook group, with plans to become a formal society and seek voting representation on the WHA’s board of directors. Boyd said the election presented an opportunity to raise questions about how the WHA is governed, particularly given the municipality’s representation on its board. “I believe when you come at it from a group point of view, you’re just not a single voice anymore,” he said. “I think it becomes a stronger and more meaningful voice when it’s coming from a group of people versus just one person.” Although initially established for homeowners, Boyd has since opened the group to WHA renters and people on its housing waitlists. A

A SAY IN HOUSING DECISIONS

NO CREDIT

BAD CREDIT

GOOD CREDIT

60 DAYS NO PAYMENT OAC

FACTORY INCENTIVES

RATES & REBATES

1500+

BRAND NEW JEEP • RAM

CERTIFIED USED CARS

604-760-3121

ramin.izadi@yahoo.com 12 OCTOBER 23, 2026

The group’s website lays out a handful of priorities—including monitoring changes to housing covenants, resale formulas and occupancy requirements, advocating for more homeowner consultation and developing recommendations for the WHA and municipality. One concern involves the cost of maintaining WHA properties—particularly improvements that may not qualify for additional resale value under the authority’s capital improvement policy. WHA ownership homes are subject to resale restrictions intended to preserve affordability for future buyers. Owners can apply for credits for certain improvements, but Boyd believes the existing system does not adequately account for major expenses. “It would be like kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, exterior siding, roofing. These are all massive items,” he said. “With the system set up, with the housing being capped, it doesn’t motivate a lot of people to invest in their properties, which then affects the people moving into these properties after they’re being sold.” Boyd suggested a depreciation-based system that would allow homeowners to recover some of the cost of major replacements when selling. Transparency is another priority. “None of the [WHA] board meetings are documented, so nothing goes out to the public,” Boyd said. “My key one would be to have a homeowner

association representative that would be nominated within the community to have a seat at that board table and to have a voting right.” He stressed, however, that he’s open to feedback from other WHA residents. “I’m not nominating myself to speak on behalf of everybody,” he said. “I want this to be the community that everybody adds their voice to, and then we bring it to the table.” The association’s emergence comes as demand for employee housing continues to outstrip available homes. According to the WHA’s 2026 corporate plan, its ownership waitlist had 1,140 active applicants in 2025, including 732 who were not already homeowners. Its rental waitlist had 673 applicants, including 485 not yet housed through the WHA. The authority’s inventory lists 1,001 price- and occupancy-restricted ownership homes and 479 WHA-operated rental units, alongside additional privately operated employee-restricted properties.

MAYOR OPEN TO REPRESENTATION

Boyd raised the possibility of formal homeowner representation directly with incumbent mayor Jack Crompton during a Sept. 24 all-candidates’ meeting, asking whether the association could receive a seat on the WHA board. “It’s certainly not a decision that one person makes,” Crompton says. “[It’s] a decision that would go to the WHA board and to council.” Crompton said he would be interested in staff examining how representation could best be incorporated before bringing forward a recommendation. Boyd intends to recruit a board of directors, formalize the association and approach the newly elected council after the election. He recently asked residents interested in volunteering on the board to reach out to him on Facebook. “Once I have that team selected, then we’ll become this association,” he said. “Once the elections are over, we would put a formal letter to the RMOW and council and mayor to request that we have a seat at the WHA board and also for it to be a voting seat as well.” Boyd stressed the initiative is not intended as an attack on the authority. “The WHA has made tremendous contributions to housing in Whistler, and without the WHA, many of us wouldn’t be here, like myself,” he said. “The association … is a channel to ensure that the community members have a voice.” Residents interested in participating can visit whahomeowners.ca. The WHA did not respond to Pique’s request for comment before deadline. n

OUR COAST ISN’T FOR SALE. ISN’T�FOR�SALE. Only the BC Greens will: Stop�new�oil�pipelines�and� Stop new oil pipelines and tankers on our coast. Stand up against U.S.-backed Stand�up�against�U.S.-backed� LNG expansion. Create good, green jobs that won’t boom and bust. that�won’t�boom�and�bust. Build renewables and lower Build�renewables�and�lower� your electricity bills. The�NDP�won’t�stand�up�to�the�pipeline.� The NDP won’t stand up to the pipeline. The�Conservatives�want�to�triple�LNG.� The Conservatives want to triple LNG. This�is�our�home,�not�a�playground�for�oil� This is our home, not a playground for oil and�gas.�The�BC�Greens�are�the�only�party� and gas. The BC Greens are the only party saying�no�to�pipelines,�and�yes�to�clean� saying no to pipelines, and yes to clean energy and good local union jobs.

Believe in Better.

Oct 24th. Vote Green.

Authorized by Farrukh Chishtie, Financial Agent, 1-888-473-3686

Emily Lowan Leader BC Greens

NEWS WHISTLER

Donations bring new rescue equipment to Whistler Search and Rescue THREE FOUNDATIONS HAVE CONTRIBUTED $87,000 TOWARD A NEW RESCUE VEHICLE, SPECIALIZED STRETCHER AND DRONE PROGRAM

BY LUKE FAULKS THREE CHARITABLE foundations have

donated a combined $87,000 to Whistler Search and Rescue (WSAR), helping the volunteer team reach people in hard-toaccess areas. The donations from the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, Whistler Health Care Foundation and JBS Foundation have helped pay for a new off-road rescue vehicle, a lightweight stretcher and a drone. The equipment arrives after what WSAR’s Greg Newton described as the team’s busiest year on record, with more than 100 rescues in the year ending Sept. 30. Newton said more people are attempting difficult backcountry hikes, leading to more complicated rescues, including cases where hikers become stuck and cannot continue. “There’s a lot of people that are attempting to do some extreme hikes that only seasoned veterans used to do,” he said. “Now people are seeing it on social media, and they’re saying, you know, I can do it, and they’re just not that prepared.” The new equipment will give WSAR volunteers more ways to find, reach and safely bring people out of the backcountry.

NEW EQUIPMENT FOR DIFFICULT RESCUES

The largest donation came from the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, which contributed $50,000 in 2025 toward a new Polaris side-by-side rescue vehicle built to carry injured people. The vehicle cost about $70,000, including upgrades. It has protective roll bars and a specially built compartment that holds a stretcher in place. A rescuer can sit beside the patient to provide care during the trip. The Whistler Health Care Foundation donated another $12,000 toward a lightweight stretcher and wheel system made by Italian rescueequipment company Ferno. The $12,400 system has a disc brake and can be used to carry injured hikers along trails when helicopters cannot reach them. Newton recalled an earlier rescue at Rubble Creek that required a large team to move a much heavier stretcher wheel through difficult conditions. “It was pouring rain. It was probably the toughest rescue I think we’ve ever encountered,” he recalled. The Whistler Health Care Foundation has supported WSAR since 2022, a year after it launched a grant

14 OCTOBER 23, 2026

program to help local non-profits with healthcare-related projects. Foundation chair Carol Leacy said the program recognizes that healthcare extends beyond hospitals and clinics. “We realized there’s a lot of initiatives going on that are healthcare related that are beyond just the clinic, and so we wanted to really put it out to the groups like search and rescue and say, ‘Come to us for healthcare-related items, and it’s part of our mandate,’” she said. Since 2022, the foundation has donated about $37,500 to WSAR through four grants. The money has also helped pay for safety gear, first-aid supplies and training for rescues involving ropes.

NEW TECHNOLOGY, GROWING DEMAND

A third donation, $25,000 from the Toronto-based JBS Foundation, has helped WSAR build its drone program, including the purchase of a DJI Matrice 4TD. The drone has cameras that can detect heat and can be fitted with a spotlight, giving rescuers another way to search hard-to-reach areas when helicopters cannot fly. WSAR already has four smaller drones, which it has used in searches, including one involving a person who died earlier this year. The larger drone is still being used for training, and the team is looking at other ways it could help during rescues. “It’ll allow us to be in the air and see things when we can’t fly by helicopter,” Newton said. Running WSAR is expensive. The team’s annual budget is about $500,000, with roughly one-fifth spent on helicopter training alone. It relies on donations, fundraising and government funding to cover its costs. In its March 2025 to March 2026 reporting period, WSAR received more than 105 calls for help, with 83 requiring the team to respond. Those included 27 medical rescues, 20 searches and 17 evacuations. Together with training, the work added up to about 4,863 volunteer hours across 157 events. Newton said he is particularly worried about unprepared hikers attempting difficult routes. He recalled three incidents where people became stuck and could not continue, even though they were not necessarily injured. “They just freeze, and they just can’t move anymore, and they just get into a predicament where they can’t go forward or backwards,” he said. “So it’s not necessarily a physical injury. It’s just that they just can’t proceed.” He encouraged hikers to check AdventureSmart, research their routes and tell someone where they’re going before heading into the backcountry. n

NEWS WHISTLER

Ted Battiston reflects on two decades at Whistler municipal hall THE RETIRING RMOW LEADER SAYS A DESIRE TO MAKE HIS WORK MATTER LOCALLY SHAPED AN UNLIKELY 20-PLUS-YEAR CAREER AT MUNICIPAL HALL

BY LUKE FAULKS WHEN TED BATTISTON arrived in

Whistler in 1994, his first job was as a doorman at the Boot Pub. A decade later, he joined the Resort Municipality of Whistler, kicking off an unlikely 20-plusyear career in local government that’s only now come to a close. After studying science and environmental planning, Battiston was designing ski resorts in the private sector when an opportunity arose to work on Whistler 2020, the community’s longterm sustainability plan. “I really wanted my work to matter to my community, to my friends, to my colleagues,” Battiston said. “And that’s when I left the private sector and stepped into working for the municipality.” Part of that motivation came from watching his partner, Whistler Housing Authority general manager Marla Zucht, help local residents find homes.

‘WHISTLER AT ITS BEST’

Battiston began as a “very junior planner,” moving through climate, energy, sustainability and special projects before becoming a general

manager and serving roughly eight months as interim chief administrative officer. Among Battiston’s most memorable projects are energy upgrades at Meadow Park Sports Centre and the development of Whistler’s wayfinding and directional signage. But one period stands out: the 2010 Winter Games. During the Games, Battiston joined the municipality’s communications team, writing press releases while also volunteering at events and spending evenings among athletes and visitors in the village. “The Games were Whistler at its best,” he recalled. “I can remember sitting on Citta’s patio, and there were people sitting at tables with their medals on the table. Instead of everybody in their own conversations, it was more like being in someone’s living room, where you were chatting across tables.” He also counts the municipality’s efforts to use tourism revenue, including hotel tax funding, to support resident housing among his proudest achievements. As Battiston moved into management, he took responsibility

for areas including fire services, bylaw, police and legislative services. Part of the appeal, he said, was bringing climate and energy priorities into departments where they had traditionally been less central. “I figured if I could get in and bring my values and my commitment to climate and energy and innovation to the parts of the organization that don’t typically move as fast, then maybe I can help move the organization as a whole more fundamentally in that direction.”

‘YOU HAVE TO MAKE SOME CHOICES’

Some of Whistler’s challenges have followed Battiston throughout his time in the community. In his early years, he slept in the living room of a crowded one-bedroom home, sharing the space with other residents and a dog. Housing policy has since evolved, but the underlying challenge remains. “I think we’ve done some great things in housing, and we’re much better off than we once were,” he said. “There’s still lots to be done.” Looking ahead, Battiston is particularly interested in how Whistler manages aging facilities

and infrastructure while maintaining residents’ expected service levels. A cycling coach for more than 15 years, he compares the challenge to a familiar maxim from the sport: Cheap, strong and light—pick two. “There’s a parallel between choosing a bike and to the challenges the municipality is going to have going forward,” Battiston said. “It would be something along the lines of low tax rates, high service levels, low wait times. Pick two.” “If we wrestle with the facilities— whether they’re fire halls or rec centres—we’re going to have to make some choices that are going to prioritize some things at the expense of other things.” Retirement, meanwhile, will mean more cycling, training, racing, coaching and guiding, with fewer early mornings and late nights at council. For all the change he has witnessed, Battiston said the Whistler that drew him in remains recognizable. “You go to Nesters and it takes half an hour to go get vegetables because you run into so many people you know in the aisle,” he said. “There’s a small-town connection that I think is still true.” n

HOLIDAY PARTIES AT TABLE NINETEEN

Calling all Sea to Sky companies! Groups of 50 guests or more are invited to enjoy a private venue experience whilst smaller celebrations of 25-40 guests can reserve the dining room for a semi-private event. A range of dates in November and December are available. Email info_nicklaus@golfbc.com for more information.

16 OCTOBER 23, 2026

CORPORATE ELECTRIC LIMITED

NEWS WHISTLER

Dr. Gerry Turcotte to speak about mental health Oct. 30 at Our Lady of the Mountains Parish TURCOTTE IS PRESIDENT OF CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE AND PRINCIPAL OF ST. MARK’S COLLEGE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

BY DAVID SONG AT MONTH’S END, Our Lady of the

Mountains Parish in Whistler will welcome Dr. Gerry Turcotte for a free-ofcharge session about mental health. Turcotte emphasizes that he’s no psychologist or therapist, but has spent three decades in senior university leadership in both Australia and Canada. Right now he sits at the helm of two Catholic establishments affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC): the post-secondary Corpus Christi College and St. Mark’s College, a theological institution. During his career, Turcotte has worked with a myriad of individuals and groups: from Indigenous communities Down Under to the patrons of shelters and soup kitchens closer to home. He has mentored students, sat on the boards of addiction recovery organizations and helped run non-profit branches like the Mustard Seed. Furthermore, he is a decorated teacher, journalist and writer. “In Australia, I won awards at the local, the state, and then the national levels, but it was recognition, in part,

of the way I was putting programs together to support students—many of whom struggle when they move from high school into the university world,” Turcotte said. “And I’ve been a columnist for Canadian and Australian newspapers for decades. Often what I write, especially my columns in Canada, are really about how ordinary people can give back to the community or identify struggles and find positive ways through it.” Turcotte has had thousands of students accompany him on various volunteer exercises. While this is not a one-size-fits-all cure for mental-health issues, he has witnessed many enter a soup kitchen or non-profit to serve for a few hours and depart with a renewed sense of hope or perspective regarding their own lives. Despite his own ties to religious institutions, Turcotte’s talk is meant to be accessible for all audiences regardless of their belief system. “Sometimes we assume that because you’re in a faith-based environment, you’re going to be preaching or you’re going to be delivering it only through that one lens,” he elaborated. “What I’ve found is that easily half the people who

volunteer with me in parish-led or Catholic university contexts are not even people of faith—but they believe in community. My message is really twofold: one is that we all struggle, right? Twenty per cent of Canadians are experiencing some kind of mental-health challenge … and increasingly, we’re seeing young people are probably the highest demographic. “I believe, personally, that faith can be something that can help you through these challenges. I’m very clear to say this is not the Band-Aid solution to it. It’s part of the toolkit that you can bring, but so, too, is reaching out to other people.”

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Turcotte leaped at the opportunity to visit Whistler when local philanthropist Andy Szocs reached out to him. Having been retired for a quartercentury, Szocs is committed to furthering mental-health education. More than 15 years ago, he put together a speaker-led event at the Maury Young Arts Centre. Skeptics dismissed his idea, anticipating it would draw 20 or 30 guests. Instead, 250 people crowded into the venue that night and another 50 or so had to be turned away. “Andy Szocs is just one of these big

community connectors,” remarked Turcotte. “He’s passionate about important causes, he can make things happen and he is absolutely passionate about the importance of mental health. I’m not getting up there to do an academic talk. I’m a writer. My latest novel, [The Space Between], is set in a school and a community. My central character is a little bit based on me: my father couldn’t speak English, my mother couldn’t speak French, and I was a little kid stuck in the middle. “I use a lot of humour in my talk and I’ll actually be riffing off some parts of the book that are quite funny, because I think humour can be one way to open the door to difficult conversations. I don’t want people to feel they’re being lectured at and this is certainly not a doctoral thesis. This is a community talk where I hope it opens the conversation for people to contribute their own views on things.” Come Oct. 30, Our Lady of the Mountains Parish will host mass at 6 p.m. followed by Turcotte’s presentation at 6:30 p.m. Coffee, dessert and an opportunity for audience questioning will be made available. Visit olom.ca/events/faith-mentalhealth for more details. n

Micah Woods Mortimer November 2, 2006 - October 1, 2026

Micah Woods Mortimer (2006 - 2026) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials (www.forevermissed.com/micah-woods-mortimer/about) It is with profound sorrow, coupled with unwavering faith, that we accept the unexpected death of our beloved son and brother, Micah Woods Mortimer, on Thursday, October 1, 2026. We have received posts, texts and emails from family and friends known to us and from others who knew and worked with Micah around BC. They have described Micah's face, genuine smile, and the inflection of his voice. They remind us that he was generous with his time, friendship, and kindness. Micah was a comedian, a cowboy and a hard worker. They remember his welding soiled fingerprints in their homes, his work boots at the front door, the dogs that knew his scent and his kind hand. Micah was travelling from his Williams Lake home to Whistler to spend some time with his brother and a long-time friend when our faithful and loving God chose to take Micah home. While Mr. M is gone from us far sooner than we could have ever imagined, we know that he now resides in the loving arms of our Saviour Jesus Christ, where he is fully alive, restored and free from all torment, pain and sorrow; he has his joy back. Micah is the younger brother of Zachary and the son of Chris and John Mortimer. He was well loved, and his smile and sense of humour will be deeply missed by extended family and friends around the world. Micah loved his friends and adventure. Growing up in Vancouver, he developed a love for Whistler as most weekends during the ski seasons were spent at our RV at Whistler. We moved to our new home there as a family in the Summer of 2020. Micah graduated from Whistler Secondary in 2024 and from BCIT’s Welding Foundations Program in 2025. At 18, Micah chose a changed life of providing for himself through his welding trade. He started with Randy and June at Protek in Whistler and then moved to Williams Lake to work for Simon and the Fraser Construction team at mines around BC. This move enabled him to be where his girlfriend Violet was attending University. Micah could often be found working on his or Violet’s truck, and he aspired to a future of sledding, fishing, camping and hunting, outside of his long hours of work. Hearts are broken now, but God is near to us all and His comfort and grace abound. “He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 Please join Chris, John and Zachary at: A Celebration of Micah’s Life • Whistler Community Church 7226 Fitzsimmons Road, Whistler • 11:00 am Saturday, November 14, 2026 In lieu of flowers and food, donations can be made in Micah’s name to Mountain Theatre, a musical theatre performing group in which both Micah and Zachary were blessed to be Cast Members for multiple years. e-Transfer to Mountaintheatre5678@gmail.com or by mail: Mountain Theatre, c/o Pam Dougan, 19745 83 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 1Z2

18 OCTOBER 23, 2026

Join us for

AGELESS 55+ SENIORS EXPO Presented by

The Seniors Expo is an event for the community to connect, learn, and support local seniors.

Saturday Nov 7, 2026. 1:00 – 4:00 pm Myrtle Philip Community School

FREE ADMISSION Scan the QR code to get tickets now!

6195 Lorimer Road, Whistler

Mark your calendar and bring a friend Discover a vibrant array of exhibitors showcasing products and services tailored for seniors. During our breakout sessions, professionals will offer interesting and timely information. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore, learn, and have fun!

SILVER SPONSORS:

NEWS PEMBERTON

Mike Richman wins fourth term as Pemberton mayor INCUMBENT MAYOR DEFEATS FORMER COUNCILLOR DAVID MACKENZIE AS VOTERS RETURN FAMILIAR FACES TO VILLAGE COUNCIL

BY LUKE FAULKS PEMBERTON MAYOR Mike Richman has

won a fourth term in office, defeating Valley Lodge owner David MacKenzie in the Oct. 17 municipal election. Richman received 632 votes, or 58.4 per cent of valid votes cast for mayor, compared with MacKenzie’s 451 votes, or 41.6 per cent. The 181-vote margin returns Richman to the mayor’s chair for another four years. Voters also returned three incumbent councillors to the table. Jennie Helmer led with 857 votes, followed by Katrina Nightingale with 815 and Ted Craddock with 638. Former councillor James Linklater returned with 742 votes, while newcomer Laresa Czervenatis finished with 552. Current councillor Laura Ramsden did not run for re-election. Richman welcomed his re-election and the opportunity to continue serving the community. “To get elected to a fourth term is a real honour, and I don’t take it lightly,” he said. “So I’m very grateful.” MacKenzie, meanwhile, congratulated Richman and the incoming council, but warned that the tone of online political discussions could discourage others from running for office.

familiar concerns about housing, affordability, infrastructure, climate change and emergency preparedness. What stood out, he said, was the level of interest residents showed in those issues. “I think the engagement within the community during the election period was really, really high,” he said. “These concerns are real for people, and they want to be heard, and they want to be engaged in the process moving forward. I think it was great that we had such an awesome conversation over the last month, and I’m really, really hopeful that we can keep it going moving forward.”

“I think the engagement within the community during the election period was really, really high. These concerns are real for people, and they want to be heard, and they want to be engaged in the process moving forward.” - MIKE RICHMAN

Richman, who has served as mayor since 2014, said the campaign reinforced

Richman said he hoped residents would continue bringing their concerns to council rather than waiting for the next election. “We’re the government on the ground. We’re the ones clearing your snow and providing your water and all those sorts of things, right? And as a result, we are the most accessible,” he said. “My phone number is everywhere. My email address. I’m the easiest guy in town to find.”

RE-ELECTED Mayor Mike Richman was first elected in 2014 and is now entering his fourth term.

MACKENZIE RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT CAMPAIGN TONE

RICHMAN LOOKS AHEAD TO ANOTHER TERM

PHOTO COURTESY OF MIKE RICHMAN

20 OCTOBER 23, 2026

who has previously run for mayor, said he was grateful for his supporters but troubled by personal criticism during the campaign. In a written statement shared with Pique, he singled out comments on community Facebook pages, including criticism he believed went beyond legitimate political debate. “I expected scrutiny. I expected disagreement. I expected people to challenge my positions, question my experience, and debate my vision for Pemberton,” he wrote. “But there is a significant difference between challenging someone’s ideas and

MacKenzie, a former councillor and Pemberton Search and Rescue president

attacking their character.” MacKenzie said some of the comments and accusations made about him online went beyond political disagreement, becoming personal and hurtful. He said the impact was particularly difficult in a small community where residents regularly cross paths in their everyday lives. “We are not strangers separated by the anonymity of a large city. We see each other at the grocery store, at community events, in local businesses, and on the street. Our families, friends, colleagues, and neighbours are all connected,” he wrote. “Words posted online do not simply disappear when someone closes their computer. They follow people into their

workplaces, their relationships, and their everyday lives.” MacKenzie stressed the negativity did not reflect all his experiences on the campaign trail. He said he also had many thoughtful, respectful conversations with residents, including those who told him they would not be voting for him. Still, he worried the prospect of facing similar personal criticism could discourage others from putting their names forward for public office. Asked about the campaign’s tone, Richman said residents had expressed strong opinions, but he had not personally encountered the hostility MacKenzie described. “There were some strong opinions, and people were very adamant in wanting to be heard, which I totally respect,” he said. “I didn’t experience any toxicity. I will confess, I don’t spend much time on social media platforms.” Richman said he used social media to some extent during the campaign but generally preferred other ways of communicating with residents. “I don’t engage on those platforms very often, so if there were some conversations going on there, I’m not fully aware of it,” he said. Despite his defeat, MacKenzie said he intended to remain involved in Pemberton. “Community service has been a significant part of my life for many years, and that isn’t going to change because of an election result,” he wrote. “I will continue to contribute, volunteer and support the organizations and people who make Pemberton such a special place.” Melissa Ronayne was acclaimed as Pemberton’s school trustee. Pemberton’s new council will be sworn in on Nov. 3. n

NEWS PEMBERTON

WEST VANCOUVER - SEA TO SKY

with our Candidates

PAID ADVERTISEMENT

UNDER THE SURFACE Participants seal a capsule containing traditional medicines before it is encased in concrete. PHOTO BY LUKE FAULKS

Líl’wat Nation prepares spirit boxes for Function Junction development THE CEREMONY MARKS A CONSTRUCTION MILESTONE FOR THE NATION’S 72-HOME RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROJECT

BY LUKE FAULKS LÍL’WAT NATION members gathered at

a construction site in Whistler’s Function Junction on a brisk, clear Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, to place ceremonial spirit boxes into the foundations of a long-awaited residential and commercial development. The ceremony marked a milestone for Tseqwtsúqum’ (pronounced “Chek-chookoom”)—a three-building project that will provide 72 homes and approximately 25,000 square feet of commercial space on land owned by the Nation. Construction crews were preparing to pour concrete while community members gathered to bless the buildings and those who will eventually occupy them. “What we put in the capsules are what we call our medicine, and that medicine we want to bless the future homeowners, whoever will be living in the space here,” said Lí’wat Business Group CEO Rosemary Stager-Wallace. “We want to bless the businesses so that they’re prosperous.” The spirit boxes will be incorporated into the concrete beneath three buildings’ lobbies, where they will remain long after construction is complete.

A BLESSING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

Líl’wat councillor Qaqawam Christopher Wells explained the cultural significance of the traditional medicines placed inside the boxes, including juniper, sage, cedar and Devil’s Club. “Devil’s Club is our culture. It’s a way that we protect our homes, protect our buildings,” Wells said. The boxes also contained materials

representing the four directions, with different colours and animals carrying cultural significance. Wells said the ceremony was intended to protect construction workers, future residents and the buildings themselves. Singers performed traditional songs as the boxes were prepared. “The thing that I prayed for today is that our buildings are all protected and taken care of. That everybody that works on this site would be protected and taken care of,” he said. Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton and West Vancouver–Sea to Sky MLA Jeremy Valeriote attended the ceremony alongside Nation members, construction workers and representatives of future commercial tenants. Chief Dean Nelson thanked Nation members involved in construction, including those who had returned to contribute their skills. “I’m just very happy to be here today, and I’m just proud of each and every one of our workers at every level,” he said.

A LONG-AWAITED DEVELOPMENT

The 5.3-acre property became part of the Nation’s land holdings through agreements associated with the 2010 Winter Olympics. First proposed more than a decade ago, the project received a conditional development permit in 2017, underwent several revisions and broke ground in October 2025. The Nation-owned development will include 24 one-bedroom, 40 twobedroom and eight three-bedroom homes, alongside commercial space. The Líl’wat Business Group currently anticipates occupancy in fall 2027. n

Re-Elect Jeremy Valeriote PROVINCIAL PARTY BC GREEN PARTY YOUR RIDING WEST VANCOUVER - SEA TO SKY

Facts about me Jeremy was elected as the MLA for West Van–Sea to Sky in 2024, making history as the first BC Green elected on the mainland. He has an engineering degree and previously served as a Gibsons councillor. Jeremy is proud to represent the people of this corridor as the voice for regional transit, innovative housing and healthcare solutions, climate action, and an affordable, clean energy future.

made you decide to stand in this Q What election? this work for my twin daughters, and A Ifordoeveryone's children and grandchildren,

who deserve the same opportunities I had growing up: a good job, an affordable home, and clear air and water. I work hard to get our communities the attention from Victoria they deserve, and speak out on the issues that matter to us. It takes a strong, consistent voice to do that–it's been a privilege to do that work, and there is so much more to do.

have your past contributions to the Q What community been? advocacy in the Legislature has helped A My get us closer than ever to regional public

transit along Highway 99 and I helped launch an advocacy group pushing to bring passenger rail back to the Sea to Sky corridor. As your MLA, I secured funding for youth mental health at the Pemberton Foundry for transition programs for unhoused residents in Squamish, and ensured fairer rental assistance and higher disability benefits for British Columbians.

do you find out what people's Q How concerns are? MLA office handles hundreds of A My inquiries and helps countless people each

reach me at

phone 778-770-0291 email votevaleriote@bcgreens.ca website bcgreens.ca/ candidates-2026/jeremy-valeriote

week. I'm incredibly proud of that work. Through library drop-ins, coffee chats, and door-to-door conversations, I hear firsthand what matters most to people. But listening is only the beginning. My office takes action. We've helped residents navigate long-term care waitlists, access medical transportation, and resolve autism funding challenges. It doesn't always make headlines, but solving these issues makes a real difference in a person's life.

AUTHORIZED BY FARRUKH CHISHTIE, FINANCIAL AGENT, 1888-473-3686

OCTOBER 23, 2026

THE OUTSIDER

Hedge your bets THIS ISN’T A SENTENCE you hear often

around coastal B.C. (not historically, anyway), but I’ve had a fabulous October. As of writing this on Oct. 17, I feel we’ve had more sun than rain this month. It’s been cooler, as fall goes, but other than a bit more mud on the tires, the trail

BY VINCE SHULEY conditions have been excellent. I got away for the Thanksgiving long weekend for some off-roading and camping, squeezed in a quick trip to the Comox Valley for mountain biking, and kept cashing in on the September weather in October. The fall fairytale won’t last, of course. By the time you’re reading this, the rain has likely resumed, and that’s OK. As we approach November, an extended fall or summer bonus round should be the last thing on our minds. Snow should be on our minds. And with that super El Niño knocking on winter’s door, this is the year to temper expectations. In November 2022 I wrote that my only winter prediction was that it would be unpredictable. If that year was unpredictable, I don’t even know

LOW TIDE LIVIN’ Ski traverses are a great way to make the most of poor snow conditions, but still need agreeable weather. PHOTO BY VINCE SHULEY

22 OCTOBER 23, 2026

how to describe the winter ahead of us. Depending on which outlook you read, this year’s El Niño means a mild, soggy coast with the snow line retreating up the mountain, or a wet winter that finally builds a deep snowpack at alpine elevations and nowhere else. The most honest summary I can find is that the experts don’t have a great precedent to lean on. My bet is a challenging season with a handful of standout days. Que sera, sera.

on staff suddenly disappearing to go skiing. The conversation worth having with your manager, though, is whether you can book off a couple of midweek days a month, then move them around depending on how the weather shakes out. I bet most employers would rather you cancel a day off than put in a new request at the last minute. If you’re a salaried employee, this makes it even more complicated. But you never know until you ask.

The lesson, as I understand it, is that when uncertainty is high, you stop betting on a single outcome.

Canada has spent the past couple of years learning what happens when you lean too hard on a single trading partner. The lesson, as I understand it, is that when uncertainty is high, you stop betting on a single outcome. So here’s my winter plan, or more accurately, my planned winter portfolio. Let’s start with the trickiest one: the calendar. Unless you’ve adapted your professional life around skiing and snowboarding, most of us are at the mercy of the work week. Last-minute days off vary from job to job, and with a few exceptions, employers aren’t keen

The second hedge is travel, and it’s the one that can get expensive, fast. After being stung by multiple years of rainy or snowless vacations, some destination skiers have started booking their time off first, then picking a resort or region a week or two before departure to chase the snow. This can mean costly last-minute flights and pricier accommodation, but the alternative is paying full price for a trip booked months in advance to a place that turns out to be having a terrible year. Another way to hedge against expensive ski travel is to book accommodation with generous cancellation policies and be

ready to pivot activities altogether. A friend told me about skiers travelling to Japan only to get rained out of the mountains, then ditching the plan to go surfing on the coast. If you do your homework, have backup plans, and don’t mind skiing less on your ski holiday, there’s a way to make even poor-weather trips a success. The third hedge is the one I’m least qualified to give advice on: diversify what you do. It’s hard to motivate yourself toward a summer sport in January when your brain is wired for powder and you’ve invested so much of your paycheque into gear and a season pass. It’s almost comical to see people lining up for terrible conditions when the only thing the crowd has in common is that no one had anything better to do that day. Non-snow outdoor activities in cold, wet and muddy conditions are a hard sell, but they do exist. It’s exactly why I bought a gravel bike. None of it is meant to replace skiing. Nothing can. But you can finish the day with some accomplishment and save skiing for a better day or a better season. I’m still hopeful for some decent days this winter, and I’ll be checking the forecast every week like everyone else. But October taught me that the best conditions rarely come with advance notice, and this winter I’d like to be ready for whichever sport they show up for. Vince Shuley is rebalancing his winter portfolio. Reach him at vince.shuley@ gmail.com or on Instagram @whis_vince. n

OPINION

Municipal election delivers a wake-up call for the NDP B.C. VOTERS ARE FED UP WITH INCUMBENTS—WILL THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT BE NEXT?

BY ROB SHAW Columbia voters are willing to toss out incumbent politicians and take a chance on someone new right now. That was the message sent loud and clear in Saturday’s municipal election. It’s not a message the BC NDP will be happy to hear in the final week of the provincial campaign. Across the province, a notable number of sitting mayors were tossed out of office unexpectedly. The most high-profile defeats were those of Ken Sim in Vancouver by Pete Fry and Brenda Locke in Surrey by Doug McCallum. But there were also mayors defeated in New Westminster, West Vancouver, Langford, Delta, Prince George, Port Alberni, Kamloops, Clearwater, Qualicum Beach, Langley—both the city and township—and Maple Ridge, to name a few. It’s not clear where the voter anger comes from. It varies by community. But it’s definitely there; the winds of change are blowing strongly. Even the incumbent mayors who survived, such as Nanaimo’s Leonard Krog and Victoria’s Marianne Alto, did so with slimmer margins and less electoral breathing room among voters. Only Brad West in Port Coquitlam truly crushed it at the polls, winning a staggering 91 per cent of the vote. His wife Blaire was also elected to the school board. West immediately fielded questions about whether he had eyes on leaping to the provincial arena to replace BC NDP Leader David Eby, if the early election proved Eby’s political undoing. West deftly sidestepped the questions, saying anything he might do politically in the future would need the input of local voters and his family. But as the NDP’s path to a larger majority dims, the internal calls to draft West to replace Eby are already growing. With Surrey being a key battleground, and an area of intense focus for the Conservatives and NDP, it was interesting to see Eby respond publicly to McCallum’s re-election. The 82-year-old is back in office for a fifth term, spanning three tenures. Based on his history, he’ll prove a headache to whomever forms the next B.C. government. McCallum’s decision to pull Surrey out of the RCMP in 2018 eventually put the BC NDP in a years-long political predicament after his successor, Locke, tried to reverse the move. McCallum rode to power in 2018 on a promise to oppose a light rail (LRT) line to Surrey and demand the NDP install a more expensive SkyTrain instead. ThenFRUSTRATED

BRITISH

premier John Horgan refused. But Horgan ended up reversing himself and following McCallum’s lead in the snap 2020 provincial election to pick up Surrey voters. It turned out McCallum had a better read on what people actually wanted than the government in Victoria. Eby, who didn’t have a great relationship with Locke either, tread carefully in his statement. “We’ve worked together before to get SkyTrain to Langley underway, and I’m ready to work with him again on the things Surrey needs,” Eby said, glossing over the previous SkyTrain clash. McCallum’s promise this time around was extending SkyTrain from Surrey City Centre to Newton. “I welcome that conversation,” Eby quickly said Sunday. “Newton is growing fast, and the people who live and work there deserve fast, reliable transit. I’m glad to sit down with Mayor-elect McCallum, Prime Minister Carney, TransLink and the Mayors’ Council to talk about what it would take.” Not an ironclad commitment, but far warmer than a no from Eby. He likely senses, correctly, that McCallum is more popular in Surrey than he is right now. On the face of it, the anti-incumbency push in Saturday’s municipal campaign might appear to benefit the BC Conservatives. A change election is exactly what the Conservatives are hoping for. With Eby’s personal approval numbers low, and voters consistently indicating they aren’t happy with the direction of the current government, it could be a perfect storm for a Conservative majority. However, it’s equally possible voters got their frustration and anger out in the municipal campaign, and may be approaching the Oct. 24 provincial vote in a less emotional, more logical manner. If so—and we won’t know for sure until Saturday—that would be deeply ironic. Eby calls an election two years early, ticks everyone off, and then voters punch the municipal level of government that had nothing to do with it before settling back down to re-elect the NDP. Eby would look like a political genius if he could pull that off. But let's be honest here, that was never the BC NDP’s actual strategy. It would happen only through sheer luck. Then again, in politics, luck is half the game. Who knows, maybe this time it lands in the NDP’s favour.

39 P R I X F I X E 3-COURSES

THREE SEASONAL SAVOURY COURSES DESSERT À LA CARTE WINE + ZERO PROOF PAIRINGS *REFRESHED MENU BEGINS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1*

AVAILABLE SUNDAY TO THURSDAY SCAN F FOR MENU + TO O BOOK

OPEN DAILY FROM 5PM 4005 Whistler Way | 604.962.2233 wildbluerestaurant.com | @wildbluerestaurant

COMPLIMENTARY UNDERGROUND PARKING

Rob Shaw has spent more than 18 years covering B.C. politics, now reporting for CHEK News and writing for BIV. He hosts the weekly show Political Capital and has a daily podcast, Political Capital Daily. rob@robshawnews.com n

OCTOBER 23, 2026

FEATURE STORY

By G.D. Maxwell

believe it was during an all-candidates meeting leading up to the civic election in 1996. Maybe not. But it was a long time ago. We’d heard from each of the candidates and it was time for questions from the audience, which is really the only reason to go. Canned comments tell you little. Seeing and hearing how candidates respond extemporaneously to questions they haven’t anticipated is far more revealing. I was sitting in the front row of wherever it was held. The council wannabees were seated on a stage, a raised dais maybe three feet above the floor. From a row or two behind me, a woman asked one of the hopefuls, “What are you going to do for Whistler seniors?” Or words to that effect. I recognized the voice. I thought this might be good. I was right. The questioner was Betty McWhinnie. A legend in her own time. An old-

Whistler: No Town for Seniors?

school firebrand who did not suffer fools lightly. The question was directed to Brian Young, whose last name was descriptive, not ironic. I knew Brian too. He was a ski instructor. But he didn’t bring his A game with him that evening. He said, and I paraphrase given the fog of time, “Whistler isn’t a town for seniors.” There was a foreboding silence in the auditorium. I don’t remember exactly what Betty’s rejoinder was but I do remember the look on Brian’s face when he realized he’d just doomed any chances he had of being elected. He hummed and hawed and backpedalled... all to no avail. He did not heed the sage advice to stop digging when you were already in a deep hole. He’d have been better off faking a heart attack, clutching his chest and falling off his seat. Inert. For by then his political aspirations were stone-cold dead. Ironically, all these years later, enough years that I’ve somehow become a senior myself, I appreciate the truth in what Brian said. Whistler wasn’t then, and isn’t necessarily still, a town for seniors. It’s a great town for some seniors. A great town for seniors who remain healthy and fit. For that cohort, it’s an awesome town. If you don’t think so I’d be happy to introduce you to some people in their 70s and 80s who I’m pretty sure can ski or bike people 30 years younger into the ground. And Whistler is a great place for seniors who aren’t so healthy and fit, assuming they have a good social

24 OCTOBER 23, 2026

FEATURE STORY network—real, not virtual—are financially healthy and can still drive their own car and live in their own home. But the reality is this: Whistler is still, even at 50 or 60 depending on when you consider the town started, a young town as towns go. The people who came here early, and in many cases made the town what it is today, have grown old. Or died. Many have left. Some remain. Some who left did so to be closer to family, or necessary medical help, or in order to cash out of their homes and have free funds to live on since they spent their lives working Whistler jobs... the ones that weren’t designed to fund a fulsome retirement. And largely because Whistler is a young town, it has never gotten its collective mind around the fact there is a significant and growing population of seniors here. It has never gotten its mind around taking steps to provide services for seniors. Or housing. Or a centre where us wrinklies can get together and bore each other about the good old days and enjoy a social network that doesn’t involve a computer.

That was then; this is now

In 1996, when Brian spoke his deadly-but-prescient words, the population of Whistler was 7,172, according to the 1996 Canadian Census. The median age was 29. The number of residents 65 or over was just 100, 1.4 per cent of the total. It might have been impolitic, but Brian told it like it was. It’s probably a good idea to remember Whistler as a town wasn’t much older than the median age of its population at that time. Canada conducted a census earlier this year. We won’t know the findings until February next year. So we’re stuck with the 2021 census numbers. Whistler’s population had, by then, grown to 13,982, a 95-per-cent increase over 1996. The median age had jumped to 35.6 years old. Seniors (65+) had, foreseeably, increased to 1,270, totalling just over nine per cent of the population, an increase of 1,170 per cent! While the population has nearly doubled, the population of seniors was 12 times more than what it had been.

Growin’ old and growin’ bold? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet

The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) tracks data updates from BC Stats. While their current estimates of the 65+ population parallels the 2021 data, the numbers coming up show what the near future looks like. Adding the population of “near seniors,” people aged 55 to 64, increases the percentage to 20 per cent, one-fifth of the population. One in five! Three factors account for the grey wave. Despite their best efforts not to, people who have been here since the early days and haven’t moved on have grown old. People who, for decades, were weekend warriors, coming up from the Lower Mainland every weekend to frolic in Whistler, especially if they already owned a place here, have retired here. And others from the far-flung corners of Canada have looked around and decided to join the grey wave, choosing Whistler as their retirement destination. If you want to see what that looks like, pop into Dusty’s at après during the ski season. All those seniors are beginning to put pressure on the RMOW to pay attention and to plan for things they haven’t planned for in the past.

We knew you were coming so we made a plan

To say the RMOW has done no planning for an aging population isn’t accurate. There has been some planning. For example, in Chapter 8 of the 2020 Official Community Plan, one of the goals is to support the health and well-being of... seniors. The objective contained therein reads: “Promote initiatives for seniors that support their health, well-being and ability to be a valued part of the community.” This sweeping goal got a policy attached in the 2026 update. “Encourage services, programs and facilities that support the health and social needs of seniors, with a focus on cultural and recreational opportunities and social programs tailored to the needs of Whistler seniors.” We’ve advanced from promoting initiatives to encouraging services and programs and facilities. Not shabby. Progress is progress. In December 2021, the RMOW released an AgeFriendly Assessment and Action Plan. It contained 30 strategies and 71 actions encompassing things like housing, transportation, outdoor spaces and health services. Supported by a grant from the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), the document was a prerequisite for the town to be officially designated an Age-Friendly Community by the province. That designation was granted in 2023. Some projects identified in that plan have been executed but there has been no comprehensive followup report on how many of those actions have progressed beyond the identification and planning stage. In March 2024, the RMOW released the Vulnerable Populations Housing Needs Assessment Report. As the title suggested, it was aimed at vulnerable populations and explored non-market housing needs. Apropos vulnerable seniors, the current state of play was the town had no supportive housing options for seniors, the need at that time existed and was projected to increase over the next decade. So, there has been some planning and acknowledgement of many seniors’ issues. What was largely missing from these plans and reports was anything touching on the challenges Whistler seniors face transitioning from their market housing that has grown or is growing unmanageable in their advanced years and any options that may allow them to continue to live in the place they’ve long called home. Seniors who own their market homes, who can no longer easily negotiate multiple storeys, manage complex landscaping and perform the endlessly necessary repairs homes require have very limited options to sell and move into... what exactly? There are few options in town and fewer that are appealing.

So what are the hot-button issues for seniors?

Whistler’s Mature Action Community (MAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of seniors and near-seniors (55+) living in Whistler. MAC runs programs—more about those later—and advocates on behalf of seniors and has been for the past three decades. Prior to the recently concluded civic election, MAC polled its membership, asking for their top election issues. Responses were winnowed down to three main questions and submitted to all candidates, requesting their written responses. The questions were:

• Will you support efforts to create suitable, purposebuilt housing for seniors who are currently living in or owning market housing that has become unsuitable as they age? • Will you support efforts to create a Seniors Centre in Whistler where targeted programming, social interaction and community connections take place? • Will you support the creation of another multi-use recreation centre in Whistler, recognizing that Meadow Park Sports Centre is increasingly highly utilized and may not meet the needs of a growing and aging population?

Housing

Prior to and helping to inform those questions, MAC and the Whistler Elders Enrichment Society (WEE) raised funds and engaged the services of Kate Mancer, principal of Lumina Services, to conduct a market study and strategic analysis of the potential demand for seniors housing in Whistler. Kate and Lumina are among the leading experts in the field of seniors housing. Their work, centred in B.C., spans Canada and abroad. The final report, delivered early in 2026, said the case for action was strong, and included the following pertinent points. • Whistler is the only community in B.C. with a population between 10,000 and 20,000 with no dedicated seniors housing. While there are seniorpriority units in Solana, and a few in Cheakamus, a dozen rental units in the Whistler Housing Authority’s (WHA) most recent building in Lumina (no association with the consulting company) in Rainbow, no WHA housing is available to seniors who currently own market housing. • Permanent residents age 55+ are projected to increase from 2,818 today to 4,292 by 2046, a 52-percent increase. • Second homeowners, owning roughly half of Whistler’s housing stock, represent an unquantifiable potential demand with 61 per cent being retired and 73 per cent being over the age of 62. As part of the study, Kate held two focus groups at the Whistler Public Library in December 2025. There was standing room only at both events and people were turned away, “a level of engagement Lumina Services has not seen in 25 years of conducting similar research.” The logical explanation for that response, Kate concluded, was “a very deep desire to see seniors housing of some type developed in Whistler.” More than 80 per cent of those attending had lived in Whistler at least 21 years and 25 per cent had lived here between 41 and 50 years. Most owned their own homes in town, with few second homeowners in attendance. Most preferred an independent-living, ownership model of housing options.

Seniors Centre

High on the wish list of many seniors is a place to get together and socialize, host some or all of the many programs MAC runs, strengthen their social network that changes with every death and every move out of the community by their friends and the ever-changing landscape of new, older faces who decide to make Whistler their home. There was, for several years, a seniors drop-in place in Spring Creek when the Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS) was located there. It was lost when WCSS moved into its new location north of Nesters and a new seniors drop-in location has yet to become a reality. Often touted and preferred is the Field House at Spruce Grove, now occupied but soon to be vacated by the Whistler Waldorf School.

OCTOBER 23, 2026

FEATURE STORY As with the school, there is uncertainty as to whether the terms of the provincial Crown Grant for Spruce Grove Park would allow something like a seniors centre or even a multi-use community building to operate there. The grant restricts the land’s use strictly to public, outdoor recreation and enjoyment. This, of course, begs the question of exactly what kind of “outdoor” recreation one can enjoy inside a building. But, then, logic was never a strong suit in provincial-municipal relations. The early history of Spruce Grove is tied to the demise of the KOA campground, the building of the eponymous neighbourhood, the conversion of the KOA centre into the Field House, the creation of the baseball diamonds and the terms of the Crown Grant. But one thing is clear: the initial concept for the Field House was a multi-purpose community centre. Prior to the school opening at Spruce Grove, the Field House was used precisely for that purpose. The 16 Whistler 2020 Strategy Task Forces met there to brainstorm the issues, work out the details and create what became Whistler’s hallmark planning document—Whistler 2020. The Field House was available to anyone and any group who wanted to rent it. Many meetings and more than a few wedding receptions were held there. None of those activities—with the possible exception of a spirited bocce ball game at my wedding reception— involved outdoor recreation. But until a more expansive definition of “outdoor” recreation or a clarification of permitted uses is made by the province, in consultation with the RMOW, a seniors centre or a multi-use community centre awaits a home.

Multi-use Recreation Centre

active, stimulated and social. Special programming brings knowledgeable people A Modest in to discuss topics of interest, ranging from suggested Housing Proposal changes to your home to facilitate aging in place to

Whistler has been a leader among resort communities in building employee-restricted, non-market housing. While affordability has been challenging with rapidly increasing costs of construction, even the newest rental buildings carry rents far below average market rent. However seniors, particularly seniors who currently own market housing, have been shut out of Whistler Housing Authority housing. With the price and availability of building sites in town, there are only two paths to provide suitable housing for seniors who own homes that have become unlivable but who desire to continue to live here. One involves some greater or lesser degree of philanthropy on the part of market land owners. The more likely avenue is for the RMOW to recognize the need and provide land—either outright or on a long-term lease as was done, for example, with WCSS’ new building—upon which Solana-like buildings can be built on a not-for-profit basis, allowing senior homeowners to purchase single-level, resale pricerestricted, appropriate homes. And if you want some out-of-the-box thinking, consider this. Rather than losing the homes those seniors sell to fund their new home to absentee homeowners, establish a non-profit entity to purchase those homes, raze them and construct four-plexes in their place, providing missing middle ownership opportunities for local residents priced out of market housing. One way or another, it seems likely the only solution is going to involve land owned by the RMOW and creative approaches.

specific financial topics unique to the decumulation phase of life to, well, local politics. And MAC socials are becoming legendary... from a cohort that remembers creating some of Whistler’s most (in)famous social events.

Next steps

Lurking around the house somewhere is Margaret Mead’s well-travelled quote, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” While Whistler’s senior population is arguably no longer small—and growing larger every year—it is becoming more vocal... and voting. It’s becoming more organized through growing membership and activism in MAC. Its needs are getting better known and understood. Many people, in a philosophical moment, have expressed the sentiment that a society is judged by how it treats its elderly and vulnerable members, recognizing older residents represent a community’s roots and history. And in the case of Whistler, have had an active hand in building the town it has become. We’re here. We’re staying as long as we can. And we will find a way to make it work, the same way we’ve always found a way—through organization, advocacy and collective effort. Joining MAC is a good place to start. whistlermac.org. n

The Role of MAC Meadow Park Sports Centre opened in 1993. There

were fewer than 4,500 residents in Whistler in the 1991 census, maybe close to 5,000 when Meadow Park opened. Adequate for the population and always heavily used. Clearly inadequate for the town’s current population and growing more so as the numbers rise, there is a recognition of the need for a new recreation centre. And with the foreseeable demise of the Whistler Racket Club, and the associated social and recreational havoc that entails, there is growing urgency to move the development of a new facility higher on the agenda. Regardless of where such a centre might be sited, funding for building another rec centre, when a lot of dialogue during the past election focused on the unsustainability of existing and, heaven forbid, increasing property taxes sent a clear message to the new council. So file this under hypotheticals and let’s move on.

One investment specialist. Dually licensed.

Over three decades, MAC has grown into a thriving program and advocacy group for Whistler seniors. Its range of social and physical activities and its role in helping shape community policy has matured along with the town’s aging population. Its website is a source of information about opportunities for seniors to socialize, get involved and source services important to MAC’s vision of making Whistler a place where residents can actively and comfortably age in place. Vital information on community organizations and resources, health and support services, government programs and more are a few clicks away, all in one place. During any given week, there are regularly scheduled activities ranging from drop-in coffee and conversation where friends and potential new friends can get together, to a well-attended Making Connections program, helping people with dementia and their caregivers stay

Pique will host Ageless, a seniors expo, on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Myrtle Philip Community School from 1 -4pm. Check back in next week’s issue (Oct. 30) for information on exhibitors, speakers and more.

Raymond James is a leading North American independent investment ﬁrm with advisors licensed in both Canada and the U.S., giving clients one point of contact for all cross border needs. CLIENT BENEFITS:

Reduce unnecessary foreign exchange costs Hold Canadian and U.S. accounts in one place ▶ Support for RRSPs/RRIFs, IRAs, Roth IRAs, and 401(k)s across borders ▶ Portfolio management in both currencies (selected accounts) ▶ Access to Canadian and U.S. investment options ▶ ▶

CURT HILLIER, cim® Senior Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager curt.hillier@raymondjames.ca

604.943.5665 • 1.800.668.3088 • curthillier.ca © 2026 Raymond James Ltd. All rights reserved. Raymond James Ltd. is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc., regulated by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) and is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Raymond James (USA) Ltd., member FINRA/SIPC. Raymond James (USA) Ltd. (RJLU) advisors may only conduct business with residents of the states and/or jurisdictions in which they are properly registered.

26 OCTOBER 23, 2026

Locals, it’s your season. $

OFF THE THERMAL JOURNEY ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS FOR SEA TO SKY RESIDENTS ONLY

*Proof of residency required. For a limited time. Conditions apply.

SCANDINAVE.COM

Explore CapU Open House Squamish Campus Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 10 am – 1 pm 3200 University Blvd.

• Discover programs and tour the campus • Connect with dedicated faculty, staff and students • Experience campus life just steps from mountains, trails and everything Squamish has to offer

RSVP at

CapilanoU.ca/explore OCTOBER 23, 2026

SPORTS THE SCORE

Pemberton riders Tegan and Lucas Cruz discuss maiden Red Bull Hardline experience TEGAN PLACED FOURTH AS LUCAS REMAINED IN HIGH SPIRITS DESPITE DISQUALIFICATION

BY DAVID SONG TEGAN CRUZ and his big brother Lucas

feel that Red Bull Hardline’s maiden voyage into British Columbia, Cypress Mountain to be exact, lived up to the hype and then some. Twenty-one-year-old Tegan paced all Canadian men on finals day, Oct. 16, narrowly missing the podium in fourth with a run just under three minutes and 35 seconds. He lost only to some of the best: newly coronated World Cup downhill king Asa Vermette triumphed (3:30.061), World Championships runnerup Lachlan Stevens-McNab realized silver (3:32.681) and World Cup veteran Oli Clark earned bronze (3:32.801). Lucas, 25, was disqualified for going around a course marker but proved nonetheless he was physically able to race at the highest level of mountain biking.

FAMILY AFFAIR Tegan Cruz (third from left) and Lucas Cruz (fourth from right) with their family and loved ones at Red Bull Hardline 2026 in Cypress Mountain, B.C. PHOTO SUBMITTED

28 OCTOBER 23, 2026

It’s a glorious achievement for them both, but in different ways. Tegan, the incumbent and twotime King of Crankworx runner-up, is walking a path divergent from that of most downhill athletes. Rather than marry his schedule to the UCI World Cup itinerary, he has found success in multiple disciplines like Crankworx’s pump track and dual slalom races as well as burgeoning American circuits like the Monster Energy Pro DH Series. A topfive finish at Hardline, one of Earth’s standout mountain bike contests, is just further evidence of his versatile prowess. “They do mean what they say when they created the hardest mountain bike race in the world,” Tegan remarked about the Cypress Mountain venue. “Definitely way more features and bigger features, from jumps and drops and stuff like that. There’s not that many of those at the World Cup anymore—I mean, Whistler still has a few but not to this calibre. At Hardline, everything’s just brought to one level higher. “It was definitely a special one. First Hardline I got to be a part of…I really wanted to have a strong race and I’m definitely proud of what I achieved. Wish I was on that podium, given just how

close it all was, but really happy with the weekend for sure.”

‘ALL I COULD SAY WAS YES’

For Lucas, being astride his bike in a competitive setting once again is the real victory. The Pembertonian broke his femur in early May 2024 during that World Cup season’s opening event in Fort William, Scotland. Doctors told him that surgery would change his life and potentially prevent him from ever racing again. The news brought Lucas’ hopes to a grinding halt, for his team Norco Bikes was just establishing itself as a force on the international scene. Surgical complications kept Lucas sidelined for 10-odd months, but he persevered and in 2025 managed a full World Cup campaign. He’s now a brand ambassador with Norco while racing select events at the BC Cup, Crankworx and World Cup levels. “I honestly never thought I would get the call to do Hardline and when [Red Bull] called me this summer telling me I had a spot, I was blown away. I didn’t really know what to say or how to think, but all I could say was yes,” Lucas remembered. “The disqualification was unfortunate, but in

the grand scheme of things it didn’t really mean that much to me. “Just being a part of the whole race, getting to ride with everyone and tick all those features off was something really special, and it honestly surprised me how good that made me feel as a rider and competitor. It really brought some life back into racing for me.” Tegan added: “It was a crazy injury, a super scary one for our whole family. To see him conquer and overcome that injury was pretty amazing for sure, and I’m definitely a proud brother watching him out there shredding Hardline after everything he’s overcome.” Both brothers lauded Red Bull Canada for taking care of athletes and opined that other mountain biking organizers should strive to emulate Hardline in that regard. They also gave proverbial flowers to Vermette, who won despite a crash in seeding, and women’s victor Gracey Hemstreet who battled illness during race week. Needless to say, Tegan and Lucas are as motivated as can be to earn future appearances at Hardline and other elite competitions sooner than later. Visit https://www.pinkbike.com/news/ results-2026-red-bull-hardline-bc-finals.html for more results from Cypress Mountain. n

SPORTS THE SCORE

AYLA DUMAIS

for West Vancouver–Sea to Sky

Cut income ta axes by $1,000 a ye ear for nearly every w working British Columbian End the NDP’’s failed “safe supply” experiment a and support treatm ment Invest in healthcare while bringing g more doctors to B.C.

RACE PACE Elly Hoskin competes at the 2026 Enduro World Championships in Finale Ligure, Italy. FACEBOOK PHOTO/ELLY HOSKIN

Elly Hoskin pushes to seventh at 2026 Enduro World Championship ELLIOT JAMIESON NETS CANADA SILVER IN ELITE MEN’S RACE

BY DAVID SONG ELLY HOSKIN’S reign as Enduro World

Champion came to an end on Sunday in Finale Ligure, Italy, as she finished in seventh place (42:51.583). The Squamish athlete wasn’t able to keep up with victorious Raphaela Richter (41:57.757), who held off runnerup Isabeau Courdurier (41:59.332) and third-placer Nadine Ellecosta (42:01.654) in a pitched duel across six demanding stages, 60 kilometres of distance and nearly 2.9 kilometres of descent. “Left it all out there, including my visor yesterday,” Hoskin remarked on social media. “World Champs, not the way we hoped but so proud. P7 on a bad day is pretty awesome. Some great stages and a couple of silly spills, lots of laughs and the best feeling to race in the Canadian jersey and the number on plate. The Team Canada squad absolutely crushed it! If it was easy it wouldn’t be fun. My sponsors, friends and family who continue to cheer me on, thank you.” Richter had managed top-four results at each of her last three Enduro World Cup (EDR) outings. She earned an Enduro World Series (EWS) title 10 years ago in Finale Ligure and once again rose up when the stakes were high. Said the German in a press release: “The day was pretty good. I was feeling calm and a little nervous in the morning, but not as much as I have at other points in my career. I know that as soon as I sit on the bike, everything will be fine, so I just tried to do my best. I’m always proud to be in the mix at any World Cup, but to have made it all the way to the top today,

I honestly still can’t believe it.” Meanwhile, Elliot Jamieson secured a silver medal for Canada in the elite men’s category (36:25.122). Only Ryan Gilchrist outperformed him to clinch gold (36:20.262) as American Richie Rude went back to his enduro roots for bronze (36:25.387). “This is the most iconic stage in enduro,” said three-time King of Crankworx Gilchrist to the media about his inaugural rainbow jersey in the discipline. “Racing down DH Men and then making the liaison back to the square, with the sun setting and my friends by my side, was just incredible. I’ve been able to call my family and my girlfriend back home, and everything I need is right here. It’s all amazing. This is my second rainbow jersey, and to win it in enduro which is my passion, makes it even more special. I love this sport.” Having obtained his first UCI world title in pump track in 2024, Gilchrist prevailed on the opening stage this weekend and kept himself in a favourable position throughout the contest. The Australian never finished lower than sixth on any of his stages, while Jamieson lost a bit of time across the first two stanzas and that prevented him from catching Gilchrist despite a strong finish. “I wanted this one so bad and dug deeper than I ever have, and it was close,” Jamieson reflected on Instagram. “One spot left to push for, but I am so grateful to be surrounded by the best people on this mission. “Congratulations to [Ryan] on the W and the horse [Richie] on bronze, what a battle right down to the finale...proud of [Nolan Weiss] and all of [Team Canada] as well, what a crew.” n

Authorized by John Green Financial Agent for Ayla Dumais info@ayladumais.ca

Registered Massage Therapy Acupuncture • Chiropractic Naturopathic Medicine Holistic Nutrition • Hypnotherapy Whistler Village’s Integrative Health Clinic Direct Insurance Billing Available www.whistlerwellness.ca • 604-332-0752

tre

in S

LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE MARKET PAVILION BUILDING ELEVATOR ACCESS AVAILABLE

Scan for Online Booking

OCTOBER 23, 2026

EPICURIOUS

Drawing on the legacy of Whistler’s original dive bar, the new Boot has big shoes to fill THE FORMER STINKY’S ON THE STROLL WAS RENAMED AS AN HOMAGE TO THE LEGENDARY BOOT PUB THAT CLOSED IN 2006

BY BRANDON BARRETT TWENTY YEARS ON from pouring its last

beer, tales from the Boot Pub, Whistler’s original, beloved dive bar, have reached mythical proportions. Opened in 1970 inside the Ski Boot Lodge Motel, anyone lucky enough to have frequented the shabby, cedar shinglesided pub over its 36 years seems to have a story about the place. International touring acts—including Finger Eleven, Nickelback and The Tragically Hip— and emerging bands alike played to raucous crowds, no one too big or small to grace its stage, as long as you brought a good time. The Boot Ballet welcomed locals of all shapes, sizes and states of undress to strip for a bit of beer money. It was a place that demanded a dramatic entrance, with patrons rolling into the bar via motorcycle, snowcat, and even on horseback, as an Aussie bartender once famously did. Its closing night, in 2006, was legendary in its own right. A fitting sendoff for the rowdy watering hole, staff and regulars swapped teary stories and chugged peach Schnapps or whatever other leftover liquor they could get their hands on until the wee morning hours. It’s from this deep well the owners of The Boot Sports Bar and Restaurant on the Village Stroll are hoping to draw from. The former Stinky’s on the Stroll was renamed last month, in honour of

NEW BAR, OLD NAME Patrons of The Boot Sports Bar and Restaurant, named after Whistler’s original dive bar, playing Jenga. PHOTO SUBMITTED

30 OCTOBER 23, 2026

the original Boot Pub. “They decided to bring back the name because of all the memories it has, all the legend and the folklore around The Boot, and also how it shaped Whistler, how it made it be what it is today,” explained GM Eduard Popa, who explained it was actually the business’s accountant, a patron of the original Boot, who pitched the idea to owner Ravindra Dayal. Popa wants to be clear: the renaming is more homage than replication. He knows full well reproducing the magic of the former Boot is impossible. While it will pay tribute to its namesake, hanging relics from the old bar, a glass-encased frame sharing historical photos and stories, as well as offer a handful of hot

“Everybody asks me that, as you can imagine,” said Popa. (Whistler Council and local fun police banned exotic dancing in the resort shortly after the Boot closed anyway.) The menu is your reliable pub fare, including nachos, wings, a selection of salads, sandwiches and flatbreads, along with the imminent return of tater tots, a staple of the former Stinky’s pub under original owner Jeremy “Stinky” Peterson. Already one of only a few late-night kitchens in Whistler—it serves food til 11 p.m.—The Boot also has plans to open for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. On the drinks side, Popa, who worked for years in upscale Vancouver cocktail bars—“like bowtie-and-suspenders kinda

“We wanted to have part of what the Boot used to be, but also, in a way, start doing our own thing.” - EDUARD POPA

drinks inspired by the Boot, he doesn’t want the reimagined bar and restaurant to stay stuck in the past. “As much as we're trying to bring back a little bit of that legacy from the old Boot and keep up its name and honour it … we wanted to steer in a different direction,” Popa said. “We wanted to have part of what the Boot used to be, but also, in a way, start doing our own thing.” That comes with a bigger emphasis on families, which, you may be sad to hear, means we won’t be seeing the return of the infamous Boot Ballet anytime soon.

places,” he said—has brought in a greater focus on mixology, with an expanded cocktail menu. Also, the number of beers on tap has grown from four to seven since the original Stinky’s days. In fact, asked if he worried about potential backlash from locals over using the name of such an adored, longshuttered bar, Popa said there’s been more dissatisfaction around taking over Stinky’s, another beloved locals’ haunt, last November. “A lot of the locals I've been meeting have been very happy that the name has

been coming back. Having said that, what a lot of people are disappointed with is the fact that it's not Stinky’s anymore,” Popa said, adding the business owes much to Peterson for laying the groundwork that’s made it a success. “I'm 100-per-cent sure we've lost a few people because of that. But it has nothing to do with the name change to The Boot. It's just that people are loyal to the old owner.” Of course, there’s other potential for backlash beyond the name. Dayal, the bar’s owner, also owns Whistler Taxi, which faced controversy earlier this year after allegations of sexual misconduct by local cab drivers surfaced. Police this summer confirmed there had been three reports of sexual misconduct over the past year, one involving Whistler Taxi and two Whistler Resort Cabs. Dayal, who also owns the Shady Tree Pub and Tandoori Flame in Squamish, told Pique in July that any driver found responsible would be fired, but no driver had been identified at that point. Asked if he worried locals wouldn’t support The Boot given the allegations involving Dayal’s taxi company, Popa said, besides the fact most patrons aren’t aware of the bar’s ownership, he knows Dayal to be a good person. “I don't think most people know that the bar is owned by the same owners as Whistler Taxi, and I'll tell you this: I've worked with Ravindra for the past eight years because I've run bars for him in Squamish as well … I know his family. I know he's a good guy. I know he's not trying to screw anyone over,” he said. The Boot is open from noon to midnight daily. Learn more at bootwhistler.com. n

MEADOW PARK SPORTS CENTRE SWIM • SKATE • SWEAT • SQUASH OPEN DAILY: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. *some exceptions apply

FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE

I Functional Strength & Conditioning 7:30 -8:30 a.m. Francesca

OCT 24 SATURDAY

I Strength & Cardio 7:30-8:30 a.m. Lou R Youth on Weights 9-10am

I Kettlebell Functional Fit 9-10 a.m. Kelsey

I Low Impact Strength 9-10 a.m. Lou I Zumba 10:30-11:30 a.m. Jane

OCT 25 SUNDAY

OCT 26 MONDAY

NO CLASSES

OCT 23 FRIDAY

OCT 27 TUESDAY

OCT 28 WEDNESDAY

OCT 29 THURSDAY

R Elevate Training -Strength & Performance 6:15-7:15 a.m. Steve

R Small Group Training – Women’s 7:30-8:15 a.m. Julia

R Elevate Training -Strength & Performance 6:15-7:15 a.m. Steve

R Small Group Training Co-Ed 7:30-8:15 a.m. Steve

I Strength & Cardio 7:30-8:30 a.m Robbie

R Small Group Training Co-Ed 7:30-8:15 a.m. Steve

I Box HIIT 7:30-8:30 a.m Kelsey

R Small Group Training – Women’s 8:30-9:15 a.m Julia

I Strength & Stability 7:30-8:30 a.m. Andy

I Spin Mixer 9-10 a.m. Sara

I Aqua Fit Deep End 8:45-9:45 a.m. Marie-Anne

I Build & Burn 9-10 a.m. Kelsey

I Aqua Fit Shallow End 8:45-9:45 a.m Marie-Anne

I Zumba 10:30-11:30 a.m. Carmen

I Step & Strength 9-10 a.m Liz

R Mom & Baby Fitness 10:15-11:15 a.m. Sara

I Low Impact Strength 9-10 a.m. Andy

R Gentle Fit 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sara

R Fit 4 Life 12:30-1:30 p.m. Steve

I Mountain Ready Conditioning 7:30-8:30 a.m. Steve

R Postpartum Core & Glutes 10:15-11:15 a.m. Sara R Enduro Swim 12-1 p.m. Hector

I Gentle Fit 12:30-1:30 p.m. Marie-Anne

F FLEXIBLE REGISTRATION

F Power Yoga 12:15-1 p.m. Francesca

R Fit 4 Life 12:30-1:30 p.m. Steve

Flex-reg’ classes have a separate fee and allow you to register for classes on the days that fit your schedule.

R REGISTERED FITNESS Registered fitness classes have a separate fee and a defined start and end date. Pre-registration is required for the entire set of classes.

I INCLUDED FITNESS These classes are included with your price of admission for no extra charge.

R Prenatal Fitness 5:15-6:15 p.m. Sara I Winter Strength & Conditioning 5:15-6:15 p.m. Robbie

F Spin 5:30-6:30 p.m. Marie-Anne

I Full Body HIIT 5:30-6:30 p.m. Andy

R Small Group Training - Women’s Only 5:30-6:15 p.m. Julia

I Trigger Point & Mobility 6:30-7:30 p.m. Andy

I Strength & Stability 5:45-6:45 p.m Julia

I Mountain Ready Conditioning 6:45-7:45 p.m Carly

I Zumba 6:30-7:30 p.m. Andrea

POOL HOURS OCT 23 FRIDAY

OCT 24 OCT 25 SATURDAY SUNDAY

OCT 26 MONDAY

OCT 27 TUESDAY

OCT 28 OCT 29 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

LAP POOL

6-3:45 p.m. & 6-9 p.m.

6 a.m.–1 p.m. & 6 a.m.-9 p.m. 7:15 p.m.-9 p.m.

6-3:45 p.m. & 6-9 p.m.

6 a.m.-9 p.m.

6 a.m.–3:45 p.m. & 6-9 p.m.

6 a.m.-9 p.m.

LEISURE POOL

9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 3:45-7 p.m.

9 a.m.–1 p.m.

9 a.m.-7 p.m.

9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 3:45-7 p.m.

HOT SPOTS

6 a.m.-9 p.m.

6 a.m.–1 p.m. & 6 a.m.-9 p.m. 7:15 p.m.-9 p.m.

6 a.m.-9 p.m.

ARENA SCHEDULE Please see whistler.ca/recreation for the daily arena hours or call 604-935- PLAY (7529).

whistler.ca/recreation |

@RMOWRecreation | 604-935-PLAY (7529)

ARTS SCENE

Rick Hansen, Marie Clements join 2026 Whistler Film Festival PARALYMPIC ICON HANSEN AND INDIGENOUS ARTIST CLEMENTS ARE BOTH CONFIRMED FOR THE EVENT’S SIGNATURE SERIES

BY DAVID SONG RICK HANSEN and Marie Clements will officially appear at the 26th Whistler Film Festival (WFF) in December as part of the program’s Signature Series. Paralympic veteran and activist Hansen will discuss Man in Motion: The Rick Hansen Story, a documentary directed by Adrian Buitenhuis while produced by Ryan Reynolds and Derik Murray. The film revisits Hansen’s 40,000-kilometre wheelchair journey through 34 countries between 1985 and 1987, which raised awareness for people with disabilities. The movie features archival footage, previously unseen 35-millimetre footage from Hansen’s 1987 homecoming and personal audio diaries being made public for the first time. Hansen was paralyzed in a truck accident at age 15 before becoming a

MOVING FORWARD A still from the film Man in Motion: The Rick Hansen Story, which will screen as part of the Whistler Film Festival in December. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL

32 OCTOBER 23, 2026

world-class wheelchair athlete. He later founded the Rick Hansen Foundation, which works to improve accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. “Bringing this film to Whistler on Dec. 3, the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities, feels especially meaningful,” says Hansen in

The film might look back at Hansen’s accomplishments, but it also aims to look ahead at how progress can continue. “Today, 1.3 billion people worldwide have a disability and this continues to grow as our population ages,” he says. “I hope this film inspires audiences to recognize how far we’ve come and the

“I hope this film inspires audiences to recognize how far we’ve come and the important work still ahead.” - RICK HANSEN

a press release. “From the lead-up to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to hosting the Invictus Games in 2025, Whistler has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to identifying accessibility barriers and making progress year after year. That spirit reflects the message at the heart of this film, progress is possible when people come together, challenge perceptions and work together to remove barriers.”

important work still ahead.” On Dec. 4, Métis/Dene filmmaker Clements drops by to present How We Stand, which she wrote, directed and produced. The piece adapts her own stage play Tombs of the Vanishing Indian and draws inspiration from the 1950s Native American Relocation Program. How We Stand follows an Indigenous mother and her three young daughters as they move from Oklahoma to Los Angeles,

Calif. The sisters ultimately reunite two decades after a tragedy breaks up their family. Amber Midthunder, Alyssa Wapanatâhk, Isabel DeRoy-Olson and Cara Jade Myers star. Clements’ portfolio also includes the 2022 drama Bones of Crows. Her work has been showcased at major locations like Cannes, the Toronto International Film Festival and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. She received the Whistler Film Festival’s Women on Top Award in 2018, as well as the Telefilm Canada Birks Diamond Tribute in 2019 and the Directors Guild of Canada’s Impact Award. “It is an honour to screen How We Stand at the Whistler Film Festival this year and to be invited into conversation about the work I love and feel drawn to create,” remarks Clements in a release. “How We Stand has had a long journey from stage to screen and I’m looking forward to discussing the film’s journey, as well as my own.” The Indigenous artist also released Reclaim My Skin this year: a three-part musical documentary series examining the effects of colonization on Indigenous women and two-spirit people and their efforts to reclaim their voices through activism, politics and the arts. Visit whistlerfilmfestival.com for more. n

ARTS SCENE

NFL Season is here!

Book review: Pizza Before We Die: An Eyewitness Account in Gaza by Hassan Kanafani with Yasuko Thanh

Catch all the games every week at Roland's Pub! Volume on Thursday nights, Monday Night games, and all day on Sundays

YASUKO THANH APPEARS AT THE WHISTLER WRITERS FEST NOV. 8

BY DEE RAFFO “WHAT DO YOU WANT for dinner?” I ask my girls, safe in their home, cuddled into the sofa. “Pizza!” they chime. A simple dinner of dough, tomato sauce and cheese. A comfort food loved around the world. Even in war-torn Gaza. “Amid the roar of warplanes and the sound of debris crumbling, I overhear two little girls talking. They cling to life through a promise both small and immense that the love between them will stay alive, even if death takes them. In Gaza, the sound of bombs echoes through the streets, but also the quiet, ragged cries of children dying—not from shrapnel, but from hunger. “‘Expensive? What does that mean? Let’s just fulfil our dream and eat pizza before we die…no one knows.’ It’s such a simple conversation, but it shatters my heart. This might be their last dream, their final hope before the bombing takes everything from them.” Hassan Kanafani (a pseudonym) is the author of Pizza Before We Die: An Eyewitness Account in Gaza. He is a graduate of the Faculty of Engineering at Al-Azhar University in Gaza, an ordinary citizen who began posting his daily experiences on Reddit. Activists found his posts and connected him with award-winning author Yasuko Thanh, a creative writing instructor at the University of Victoria, whose first novel, Mysterious Fragrance of the Yellow Mountains, won the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize in 2016. Thanh helped shape Kanafani’s Reddit posts into Pizza Before We Die, an intimate account of life under bombardment. The book moves away from the broader political history of Gaza and instead focuses on the immediate, human reality of surviving there: hunger, fear, displacement, family and the constant uncertainty of what tomorrow will bring. In her foreword, Thanh draws a connection between the Palestinian struggle and the history of Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island (North America). She argues that both are rooted in settler colonialism and frames Palestine as part of a larger global struggle for justice. “Both struggles are rooted in settler colonialism. The liberation of Palestine is not an ‘issue,’” she writes. “It is the litmus test for the entire global project of justice. It is the front line against the same imperial, settler-colonial forces that dispossess Indigenous people right here and sustain racist colonial state right here.” However, the book isn’t about the history of Gaza, of who did what and when. It’s an account of what’s happening now, by a man on the ground, risking his life to bear witness. We don’t need another reference article to know that children

dying of hunger is wrong. And we don’t need to search far within ourselves to know that turning a blind eye is inhumane. I read parts of this book while I lay next to my husband in bed, and when Kanafani talks about being a father in Gaza, I couldn’t help but creep my foot closer to his, trying to feel a connection while my heart broke. “Fatherhood in Gaza is a challenge in itself. Nothing is heavier than carrying your helplessness and hiding your collapse. Your fall means everyone behind you falls too. They lean on you because your back is the last remaining wall in places where all other walls have crumbled. Your scream doesn’t matter—what matters is that it never leaves your lips.” Pizza Before We Die is a deeply painful book, but it is also an important act of witness. The scenes are not isolated horrors, and their repetition is part of what makes them so devastating. Kanafani asks us to remember the individual lives behind the headlines: the families, the parents, the children, all trying to find the strength to survive. And somewhere within it all is pizza: something ordinary, comforting and utterly unattainable. Hassan Kanafani (he/him) is from Gaza. He is a graduate from the Faculty of Engineering at Al-Azhar University in Gaza. Yasuko Thanh (she/her) is a writer and a creative writing instructor at the University of Victoria. Her first novel, Mysterious Fragrance of the Yellow Mountains (Penguin Canada), a tale of rebellion in French Indochina, won the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize in 2016. Her bestselling memoir, Mistakes to Run With (Penguin Canada), which reflected on her journey from sex worker to successful writer, was a finalist for the Jim Deva Prize for Writing that Provokes. Her most recent novel, To the Bridge (Hamish Hamilton), explored gaps in mental health care preventing suicide. Her next novel, The Falling Maria, is forthcoming in 2027. Thanh appears at the Whistler Writers Festival reading event Sunday BookTalk & Breakfast on Nov. 8. whistlerwritersfest.com. Originally from the U.K., Dee Raffo is a screenwriter who lives in Whistler. After being named as a finalist in the 2022 Women in Film and Television Vancouver International Screenwriters Competition, her script, Mountain Rescue, secured her a place in the season one writer’s room of the hit CTV drama series, Sullivan’s Crossing. The same script secured her a place in the inaugural The Writers Lab Canada, 2024. She is currently working on developing a historical drama series with Darius Films. Dee is part history geek, part adventure sports enthusiast. When she’s not scribbling away, you’ll find her in the mountains, hiking, biking and skiing. n

Daily food & drink specials Featuring Football flatbreads on Monday night: 3 toppings for $19.50 + tax Wear your team's colors and get entered to win an end of season prize package

Recycle? Yes or no?

Get the BC RECYCLEPEDIA App

www.rcbc.ca RECYCLING COUNCIL OF B.C. MEMBER

ONLY IN ... ONLY IN ...

The The Attic Attic

AB OV E 21 ST EP S AB OV E 21 ST EP S

Buy Buy Appetizers Appetizers FALL SPECIALS

3 44 Course Dinner

for

FULL PORTION SIZES Choices from entire menu *

GGet et Free Free Sunday to Friday Sunday to Friday *excluding long weekend Sundays *excluding long weekend Sundays

604.966.2121 ww w.21st eps.c a OCTOBER 23, 2026

MUSEUM MUSINGS

CELEB SIGHTING Tony Curtis poses with a few of his artworks 1996. WHISTLER MUSEUM / BONNY MAKAREWICZ COLLECTION.

A Hollywood Start for The Plaza Galleries BY REBECCA MACKAY

Share what you know and love about Whistler Connect with visitors Do fun and meaningful work in your community Receive great rewards To apply or receive more information, visit whistler.ca/villagehost or contact: Cathie Wood at cwood@whistler.ca or 604-935-8478 Apply by, November 3, 2025

34 OCTOBER 23, 2026

WHISTLER HAS SEEN its fair share of celebrities over the years, from accomplished athletes to movie stars. These days, celebs tend to keep a low profile, but some past visits were not so under-the-radar. The 1980s saw Arnold Palmer at the opening of the Whistler Golf Course (which he designed) and Sean Connery filming a Japanese commercial for Biogurt on that same course. Actor Tony Curtis also made a splash in 1996, and he didn't just come to visit Whistler; he came to showcase his artwork. By the mid-1990s, Whistler had several commercial art galleries; some included local artwork but the majority showcased well-known Canadian and international artists. Another commercial operation was slated to open in 1996 on the north side of Whistler Village, which was under development for most of the 1990s. An April

to make a featured appearance at the gallery on April 19, 1996. Then came what Mayor Ted Nebbeling dubbed “Tony Curtis Week.” Though known for his film acting— Some Like It Hot, Spartacus, or The Defiant Ones—Tony Curtis also painted for most of his life. Influenced by Van Gogh, Picasso, and Matisse, his paintings were bright and bold. He had a preference for landscapes but also painted still lifes and portraits. In a 1996 interview with the Pique, he emphasized that painting was a passion: “The fact that you can make money off it is not necessarily the achievement that one does with painting. Painting is a language unto itself. It’s an unspoken language.” Though Curtis’ style was not for everyone, his arrival made for a great party. Celebrations ran from July 1 to 7 with two public receptions on July 4 and 5. Advertised as “A Magical Weekend,” Curtis travelled from the Chateau Whistler to The Plaza Galleries by horse and carriage. Magician Randy Charach warmed up the crowds before Curtis

“The fact that you can make money off it is not necessarily the achievement that one does with painting. Painting is a language unto itself. It’s an unspoken language.” - TONY CURTIS

1996 advertisement in Pique Newsmagazine presented the new Town Plaza, featuring a variety of businesses: Caramba, Escape Route, Escents, Levi’s, Maze, The Plaza Galleries, and Rogers’ Chocolates. Of these businesses, only The Plaza Galleries and Caramba remain. As the non-winter seasons were quieter and that side of the village was fresh, the gallery immediately sought ways to draw people in. The Plaza Galleries, originally operated by Dave Helfrich and Ann-Marie Little, boasted works from alto-relief sculptor Bill Mack, realist painter Adolf Sehring, and comedian and oil painter Red Skelton. Mack—who is known for his sculptures of cultural and sports Halls of Famers and for creating artwork from pieces of the original Hollywood sign—was one of the first artists

performed his own magic, inspired by when he played Harry Houdini. There were also V.I.P. events throughout the week featuring champagne and hors d’oeuvres. The exhibit was on until the end of July, but a few pieces remained on display for a few years after. In true Hollywood fashion, a cement plaque of Curtis’ handprints was revealed to inaugurate the gallery’s “Walk of Stars.” It can still be seen in front of the gallery today, where it is the sole plaque on display. Since its inception, The Plaza Galleries has featured a variety of artwork from Canadian and international artists, such as Robert Bateman, Kal Gajoum, and even Picasso and Rembrandt. This work continues under the current owners, the Rozenvains, who purchased the gallery in 2016. n

PARTIAL RECALL

1 FUN(GI) GUYS Mushroom experts Jake Kerr (left), sporting a fantastically fungal hat, and Andy MacKinnon show off some of the 160-plus species collected for Whistler Naturalists’ Fungus Among Us festival. PHOTO BY JOERN ROHDE 2 SOMEWHERE UNDER THE RAINBOW A faint rainbow adds a splash of colour to the Pemberton Valley. PHOTO BY LUKE FAULKS 3 FIRE IT UP Smoketree Strata residents celebrate their eighth year of FireSmart efforts, contributing 57 volunteer hours toward wildfire preparedness. PHOTO COURTESY OF DANA VANIER 4 TURKEY TIME Runners take off at Whistler’s Turkey Trot, part of day three of the Thanksgiving weekend outdoor festival. PHOTO BY OISIN MCHUGH 5 PRETTY IN PINK A spectacular pink sunset lights up the sky above Green Lake, as seen from Whistler’s Emerald Estates neighbourhood. PHOTO BY LOUISE CLARKE 6 ON THE EDGE Blackcomb’s new Showcase Chairlift takes shape, with Tower 5’s unusual cantilevered design anchored into bedrock to avoid buried glacial ice. PHOTO COURTESY OF WHISTLER BLACKCOMB

SEND US YOUR PHOTOS! Send your recent snaps to edit@piquenewsmagazine.com

Get My SEO Audit. Ready to claim your top spot? Reach out to your Pique Newsmagazine representative today for a no-obligation strategy session.

sales@piquenewsmagazine.com

604-938-0202

OCTOBER 23, 2026

ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS & ASTROLOGY THE WAY OUT FILM PREMIERE An action-packed tribute to the culture and lifestyle of skiing by Matchstick Productions, The Way Out drops you right into the action across the globe, from heavy Alaskan spine lines to local backyard laps in Whistler. Chance to meet the athletes and win prizes from the sponsors. » Oct. 23, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. » Rainbow Theatre

WHISTLER WINE WALK The Whistler Wine Walk returns this fall with guided tours through Whistler’s vibrant art gallery scene. Discover local, regional and international artists, enjoy interactive art experiences, and sip B.C. wine at each stop along the way. » Oct. 23, 6 to 8:15 p.m. » Various locations

IF3 WHISTLER 2026 AWARDS + GRAND FINALE Celebrate the year’s best ski and snowboard films and athletes at the limited-access iF3 Movie Awards Gala, presented by Whistler Blackcomb and hosted by Mark Warner and Darrah Reid-McLean, featuring standout films from leading filmmakers. » Oct. 24, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. » Rainbow Theatre

5RHYTHMS PRACTICE 5Rhythms—danced by thousands worldwide, rooted in the belief that when you put the psyche in motion, it heals itself. It’s a simple yet profound map for freeing the body and mind through dance. No experience required, entry by donation with proceeds supporting WCSS. » Oct. 25, 11 a.m. » 1345 Alpha Lake Road

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

LEGENDARY LOCALS PRESENTS MAKE IT SNOW A weekly celebration of ski, snowboard and mountain culture, bringing Whistler’s community together for an evening of films, stories and pre-season stoke. Meet the people behind the footage, hear the stories that brought each project to life and take part in relaxed filmmaker and athlete Q&As. » Oct. 25, 6 to 10 p.m. » Longhorn Saloon & Grill

LIVE MUSIC WITH DINO GROOVIN’ Enjoy an evening of live music in the Mallard Lounge. Dino’s music is flavoured with R ’n’B, soul and funk, and peppered with world beats. He has shared the stage and opened for the likes of Santana and Mick Fleetwood and been a contributor to a variety of projects. » Oct. 27 and 28, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. » Fairmont Chateau Whistler

THE PEOPLE’S FILM PRESENTS SCREAM Grab your phone, lock the front door and join us for a special Halloween edition of The People’s Film as we revisit the horror movie that redefined all the rules: Wes

Craven’s 1996 slasher classic, Scream. » Oct. 28, 7 p.m. » Maury Young Arts Centre

HALLOWEEN FREAK SHOW The freak show starts with the locals at Buffalo Bills to kick off Halloween week early! Step right up for a three-night takeover filled with wild costumes, dark carnival energy, big tunes and packed dance floors. Come dressed for the occasion, because things only get stranger and weirder after dark. » Oct. 28, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. » Buffalo Bills

NIGHTCLUB CARDIO Hit the dance floor in Whistler’s newest fitness class: Nightclub Cardio! Bust a move and break a sweat as you learn simple dance moves from a mix of styles including hip hop, R&B, EDM, club, Top 40 and pop. The workout blends simple dance moves with a highenergy playlist. » Oct. 28, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. » Apres Apres

THE PEOPLE’S FILM PRESENTS “THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW”

Whistler’s The People’s Film brings you the ultimate cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show! » Oct. 29, 7 p.m. » Maury Young Arts Centre

EVO WHISTLER: 25 YEARS OF FILM Celebrate 25 years of ski and snowboard film culture with iconic segments from Matchstick Productions, Think Thank, and CAPiTA + Union, alongside new films. Enjoy cold beverages, giveaways and great vibes while supporting Zero Ceiling and its work empowering Whistler youth facing housing instability. » Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m. » evo Rentals

YOGA AT THE AUDAIN Enjoy a relaxing one-hour yoga class surrounded by stunning architecture with rotating instructors. Focus on breath, movement, and mindfulness. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the museum. Registration includes same-day gallery access during opening hours. » Oct. 29, 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. » Audain Art Museum

HALLOWEEN CRAFT DROP-IN Create spooky skeleton and skull beaded bag charms! This program is for all ages, and no registration is required. Kids in grade 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult; kids in grade 4 and up, no caregiver is required. » Oct. 29, 3 to 5 p.m. » Whistler Public Library

Get ready for a wild Halloween season as Arts

Free Will Astrology WEEK OF OCTOBER 23 BY ROB BREZSNY ARIES (March 21-April 19): The 18th-century Aries watchmaker John Harrison solved one of the great scientific problems of his time: how to determine longitude at sea. Many learned astronomers failed to crack the puzzle, yet Harrison, largely self-taught, persisted for decades to refine the method. His breakthrough transformed navigation and enhanced the safety of sea journeys. I nominate Harrison to be your inspirational role model in the coming weeks, Aries. Persistence combined with ingenuity and a trust in your hunches will be more important to your success than your mastery of the way things have always been done. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A greenhouse can coax flowers to open ahead of their natural timetable. I recommend applying a similar approach to the fears taking root in you. Rather than letting them spread gradually and feed you a stream of low-grade dread, push them toward an immediate peak. Let every concern become enormous and fully formed as quickly as possible. Invite the anxieties to arrive all at once. Then meet them in a decisive confrontation, exhaust their drama, and clear space for adventures that will give you deep, sweet pleasure. Set a date for your worrygasm, the grand finale of your fretting, for no later than 48 hours from now. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini-born physicist Richard Feynman was famous not only for his brilliance but for his refusal to pretend he understood things he didn’t. He routinely asked childishly simple questions in rooms full of experts. “But why does that happen?” was one of his favourites. Those naïve inquiries often cracked open problems the specialists had stopped seeing. He distrusted jargon and prized the ability to explain a complex idea in plain words. If you can’t explicate it simply, he suggested, you don’t really understand it. I invite you to adopt this as your strategy in the coming weeks, Gemini. Your superpowers will be to pose obvious questions everyone else is too proud or numb to ask, and to insist on answers you can actually understand.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian dancer and

choreographer Anna Halprin lived to 100 and danced to the end. She taught the idea that movement could heal. Our bodies, given permission to move freely and expressively, know how to release grief, summon joy, and restore wholeness. She once danced through her own cancer diagnosis as a form of medicine and lived for decades longer. Her lesson for you: Your body has its own intelligence, and you can enhance your ability to access it. In the coming weeks, let it lead. Dance, stretch, walk, sway. Trust what your flesh knows that your mind hasn’t figured out yet. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In at least one way, Leo, you’ll be coming home during the coming weeks. Perhaps you will discover a sanctuary that brings out your best: a power spot where you feel unguarded and authentic. Or you may gather (or stumble into) the community you’ve always imagined, or link up with a web of allies and resources that once felt out of reach. You might dream of journeying to the land where your ancestors loved and laboured for generations, or consider a pilgrimage to a storied place that holds the key to a mystery you’re hungry to resolve. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Renaissance astronomer and astrologer Tycho Brahe spent decades collecting precise measurements of planetary motion. He never developed a final theory to explain the data, and he harboured mistaken theories about how the solar system worked. But his observations enabled his assistant Johannes Kepler to discover the laws of planetary orbits. You could play a similar role, Virgo. Your careful attention to details can lay the groundwork for important realizations, whether by you or someone working in collaboration with you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I admire your ability to stay outside the conflict and offer detached, incisive commentary. I respect your preference for avoiding small-minded camps and partisan skirmishes. But in the coming days, I hope

you’ll step directly into the muck and bring the passionate contributions of a devotee who’s invested in the outcome. Put the grand ideas aside and stir up good trouble in service of practical justice. Clever sidestepping won’t do; what’s needed are honest tests of what actually works. Be a pragmatist who makes soulful things happen through tender focus on the concrete tasks. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Are there parts of the past you’re in bondage to? Maybe some shackles are even beloved to you, like a comfortable old belief, a protective habit, or a story about who you are that once helped you but now confines you. If you’re like most of us (me included!), you have fond memories that unfortunately impose limits on your future. Whatever they may be, dear Scorpio, now is an excellent time to disengage from their hold on you. To begin, make one small but potent gesture of liberation. As you do, say this aloud: “I am no longer chained to outdated versions of myself.” Alternate version, if you’re feeling extra fiery: “I am no longer &^%$@# chained to any *%#@&+ outdated versions of myself.” SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The Supreme Ministry of Astrological Myth has agreed to my request to temporarily give you a new designation. For the next four weeks, you are authorized to refer to yourself as the Contemplative Adventurer or the Meditative Rambler or the Pensive Pathfinder—or all three, if you like. In bestowing these titles, I’m encouraging you to free up heroic energy for use in your inner realms. One good way to capitalize on this blessing will be to relax in a comfy chair and negotiate truces with your demons. Another recommended activity: Ask the spirits of nature and the songs of birds to heighten your intuition about your future as you take long walks. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 2029, I predict you’ll get nanotech implants to fight the aging of your body, ensuring that you’ll live well past 100. In 2032, you’ll begin

downloading your nightly dreams into a digital medium, allowing you to study them at length and bolster your ability to learn from their coded messages. In 2037, you and a loved one will be able to take advantage of technology that allows you to merge telepathically. In 2043, you’ll take a vacation on the moon, where you’ll dance exuberantly in low lunar gravity. But in 2027, your task will be simpler. You’ll learn to love yourself better and treat yourself with more tender kindness than ever before. Now’s a great time to get started! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Many celebrated chefs insist that acidity is an underestimated element that transforms good food into memorable food. A squeeze of lemon or a splash of vinegar awakens other flavours already present. Consider what the equivalent might be in your own life, Aquarius. What’s the seemingly simple ingredient that could enliven everything else? More playfulness or more walking? More music, more honesty, or more sleep? The astrological omens are clear that now isn’t the time to overhaul your entire existence. Instead, identify one or two subtle additions that make your existing gifts brighter. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Nothing is the same as what it appears to be, but neither is it the opposite of what it seems to be. Life isn’t fair, yet we’d be wrong to say it’s unfair. You should be on the lookout for the words that are NOT being said. Assume that every question has a hidden complication. Be skeptical if anyone tells you the current mysteries are unsolvable and be eager to discover the deeper riddle buried inside each superficial riddle. But now here’s the good news. The maddening complexities will ultimately prove to be fun and helpful if you’re diligent in untangling them. The key to success: Be tender as you explore uncomfortable thoughts and frustrating feelings. Homework: You can finally do what you haven’t been able to before. https://tinyurl.com/77vv77vv

IN ADDITION TO THIS COLUMN, ROB BREZSNY CREATES EXPANDED AUDIO HOROSCOPES In-depth weekly forecasts designed to inspire and uplift you. To buy access, phone 1-888-499-4425. Once you’ve chosen the Block of Time you like, call 1-888-682-8777 to hear Rob’s forecasts. www.freewillastrology.com

36 OCTOBER 23, 2026

COMMUNITY

HOME SERVICES

SPORTS & RECREATION

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS

Fitness Class Schedule

Friday I 7:30-8:30 a.m. Functional Strength - Francesca Saturday I 10:30-11:30 a.m. Zumba - Jane Monday I 5:15-6:15 p.m. Winter Strength & Conditioning - Robbie Tuesday I 9:00-10:00 a.m. Step & Strength - Liz Wednesday I 6:45-7:45 p.m. Mtn Ready - Carly Thursday I 8:45-9:45 a.m. Aqua Fit Shallow - M-A

Also offering custom home renovations including fully remodeled kitchens, bathrooms and more...

See our full page schedule ad in this issue of Pique for details

mariomarbleandtile.com Showroomsales@mariomarbleandtile.com Mario@mariomarbleandtile.com 604-935-8825

Local Stone & Quartz Specialist

Setting materials in stock Tile sale starting at $4

#103-1010 Alpha Lake Rd, Whistler, BC

MOVING AND STORAGE

We’re hiring Manager of Building Services Full-time | Regular

Join the Squamish-Lilloeet Regional District (SLRD) in a senior building official role, leading the delivery of building inspection and permitting services and ensuring legislative and code compliance across the region. Salary: $109,965-$123,768 Plus a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive extended health and dental benefits, pension plan, flexible work options and learning and development opportunities.

Headquartered in Pemberton, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) serves four member municipalities—Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, and Lillooet—and four electoral areas. Located in one of British Columbia’s most scenic regions, the SLRD offers a supportive, hybrid work environment and an exceptional place to live and work.

SLRD.bc.ca/careers

Scan QR code for details

big or small we do it all! Call 604-902-MOVE www.alltimemoving.ca

CAREERS

We've Got You Covered

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – PERMANENT FULL-TIME The District of Squamish is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership across the organization. This executive leadership role is responsible for ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the organization. Apply at squamish.ca/careers

VISITORS’ GUIDE 2017-2018 FREE

Whistler’s premier visitor magazine is on stands now!

Look for our Summer 2026 Issue! Find it on select stands and in Whistler hotel rooms.

CAREERS RECREATION FACILITY ATTENDANT 3 – REGULAR FULL-TIME Under the supervision of the Recreation Facility Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing, and cleaning facilities, equipment, and mechanical systems, while ensuring the highest standards of customer service are maintained.

REAL ESTATE MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Apply at squamish.ca/careers

Long Term Rental Management ANNUAL & SEASONAL For Whistler Property Owners

604-932-0677 info@mountaincountry.ca MOUNTAINCOUNTRY.CA

piquenewsmagazine.com/ local-events/

OCTOBER 23, 2026

SENIOR MEDIA ACCOUNT MANAGER The Squamish Chief—your trusted community news hub and part of Glacier Media Group/Lodestar Digital—is looking for a driven Senior Media Account Manager to join our high-performing team. You already know why Squamish is the best place to live, work, and play. From the trails to the ocean, our community thrives on a passionate West Coast lifestyle blended with a rapidly growing, innovative local economy. In this role, you won’t just be selling ads; you will be connecting directly with the heartbeat of our town. You’ll work face-to-face with the local and regional businesses you know and love, helping them thrive right here in the Sea-to-Sky corridor. If you love this community and want a career that allows you to make a tangible local impact without the Vancouver commute, we want to hear from you.

THE OPPORTUNITY As part of Canada’s largest local digital network, you will move beyond traditional space selling to act as a strategic marketing consultant. You will leverage a sophisticated suite of data-driven solutions— including programmatic advertising, paid social, SEO, sponsored content, hyper-local digital display, and trusted print media—to build high-ROI campaigns for your clients.

WHAT YOU BRING • Proven Sales Expertise: Track record in B2B sales, account management and consultative selling. • Business Development Savvy: Comfort with cold calls, prospecting, and leading high-level strategy pitches with decision-makers. • Digital Fluency: Experience or strong aptitude in designing multi-channel digital and print advertising campaigns. • Relationship-First Mindset: Exceptional communication skills with a natural ability to build longterm client trust and relationships. • Execution & Drive: A goal-oriented, self-starting attitude with the organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced media environment. • Assets: A post-secondary degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications, and/or prior media/ agency experience are highly valued.

WHAT WE OFFER

SHARE YOUR PASSION GENERAL MANAGER Full Time, Year Round

An exciting opportunity to lead the Whistler Golf Club through its 2027 reopening and beyond. Provide strategic direction, oversee all aspects of operations and ﬁnancial performance, build a high-performing team, deliver exceptional guest experiences and shape the Club’s long-term success. Passionate ambassador for golf, tourism and the Whistler community, the General Manager builds strong relationships with employees, guests, partners and the broader community and champions Tourism Whistler’s purpose and vision by living our core values of passion & energy, achievement and respect.

What We Offer:    

Comprehensive health benefits package Annual wellness benefit Retirement savings program Salary Range: $115,000 to $130,000, plus incentive bonus.

VIEW OPENINGS AND APPLY AT WHISTLER.COM/CAREERS.

Lil’wat Nation

Governance

• Uncapped Earning Potential: Base salary paired with a lucrative, uncapped commission structure. • Total Rewards: Comprehensive health, dental and extended medical beneﬁts package. • Growth & Support: Robust onboarding, continuous professional development, and the backing of Canada’s leading local media network.

• •

Employment Opportunities

General Manager, Community Services ($127,440.00 to $183,195.00 per year) Human Resources Generalist ($67,040.00 to $92,180.00 per year)

Child & Family Services

READY TO SHAPE THE LOCAL NARRATIVE?

•

If you are a motivated sales professional ready to make a tangible impact in an inspired community, we want to hear from you.

Health & Healing + Pqusnalhcw Health Centre

Apply now; please submit your resume in conﬁdence to Cathie Greenlees • cgreenlees@lodestarmedia.ca

• • • • •

Receptionist ($41,600.00 to $54,600.00 per year) Assistant Director – Health ($80,160.00 to $115,230.00 per year) Community Health Nurse ($41.42 to $52.81 per hour) + $2.15 hourly premium) Peer Support Worker ($47,120.00 to $61,845.00 per year) Health Care Assistant ($47,120.00 to $61,845.00 per year) Bus Driver ($22.86 to $30.00 per hour)

Community Programs •

We are hiring: Massage Practitioner Winter 2026-2027

Join our lodge team for an unforgettable winter in the mountains! The Massage Practitioner provides morning stretch classes and massage services for our guests after a day of heli skiing. You’ll also assist with lodge upkeep and housekeeping as part of the lodge team.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary + tips • Massage commission • Heli skiing • Corporate ski pass • Staff housing & meals • Travel provided

Full-time seasonal position Winter 2026/2027 Apply with your resume: lodge@neheliskiing.com

•

Aboriginal Supported Child Development Worker ($25.89 - $33.98 per hour + eligible for wage enhancement top up) Bus Driver ($22.86 to $30.00 per hour)

Community Development • •

Community Inclusion Support Worker – Part Time ($26,926.00 to $35,339.00 per year) Administrative Assistant – Term ($47,120.00 to $61,845.00 per year)

Xet’òlacw Community School • • • • •

High School Teacher - Special Education ($63,670.00 to $116,19.00 per year) Education Assistant ($47,120.00 to $61,845.00 per year) Food Program Assistant ($22.86 to $30.00 per hour) Custodian ($22.86 to $30.00 per hour) Bus Driver ($22.86 to $30.00 per hour)

Please visit our career page for more information: https://lilwat.ca/careers/

38 OCTOBER 23, 2026

9 7

TALENTS HIGHER

TAKE YOUR

P: Guy Fattal

WHISTLER’S PREMIER LUXURY ESTATE BUILDER

4 6 8 3 8 6 1 7 8 1 1 9 3 2 8CURRENT 1 OPENINGS 3 7

Tourism Whistler is looking to grow our passionate team. We are a real community of locals who love sharing and living in the most exhilarating mountain destination in the world. What We Offer

• Nine-day fortnight schedule

• Whistler-based position with a hybrid approach • Commitment to health and wellness • Fun and supportive team environment

• COORDINATOR, CONFERENCE SALES Full Time, Year Round Starting Salary: $52,000 to $54,000, plus incentive bonus

# 10

• COORDINATOR, SALES OPERATIONS Full Time, Year Round Starting Salary: $50,000 to $54,000, plus incentive bonus

$30-$45+ per hour

VIEW OPENINGS AND APPLY AT WHISTLER.COM/CAREERS

9 WE’RE 5 HIRING 3 Supervisor, Utilities Wastewater 3 8 1 Village Host Program Assistant 7 1 3 7 5 6 9 6 7 9 8 4 8Looking 1 to adopt?

Permanent full-time position with a starting wage of $49.96 an hour. Casual position with a starting wage of $23.23 an hour.

Apply to the Resort Municipality today: whistler.ca/careers

# 12

For an updated list of who is available, check out our website.

www.whistlerwag.com

# 12

3 7 2 5 9 8 1 4 6

Answers 1 8 5 4 6 3 2 7 9

6 9 4 2 1 7 8 5 3

8 1 6 7 2 5 3 9 4

2 5 3 9 8 4 6 1 7

9 4 7 1 3 6 5 2 8

5 2 8 3 4 9 7 6 1

7 3 9 6 5 1 4 8 2

4 6 1 8 7 2 9 3 5

4/11/2005

Start Your Journey With Us

Get noticed! • Social • Google • Websites • Programmatic • SEO/SEM • Sponsored content

Glacier Media Digital experts help businesses succeed online. Contact your Sales representative at Pique Newsmagazine today for a free digital audit 604-938-0202 sales@piquenewsmagazine.com

Featured Opportunities CULINARY Demi Chef de Partie - $26.50/hr Cook 1 - $25/hr FRONT OFFICE Guest Services Manager - $60K/yr The beneﬁts include: Subsidized housing, complimentary staff meals, global hotel discounts and Summer & Winter wellness package

OCTOBER 23, 2026

PUZZLES ACROSS 1 6 10 15 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 31 33 35 36 37 39 41 44 45 48 53 54 55 57 58 59 60 61 63 64 65 66 68 70 71

Defects Great in extent Milan’s La -- theater Tiny pests Boundary Essayist’s pen name Giant god Fully grown Reflection Hockey venue Ridge among peaks Like a well-known symbol Sty Remainder “The Iliad,” for one Pitcher Cozy dwelling -- Domini Bad, as milk Comic -- Brooks College grounds Squishy Unfeeling Scarlett of Tara Self-evident truth Farm animal No-tie shoe Noble gas Wintertime conveyance Domicile Make imperfect Eskers Sprouted grain Sawbuck Pack animal Unspoken Strikebreaker Oolong, e.g. Rind

72 74 76 79 81 83 87 88 89 91 92 94 96 97 98 100 102 104 107 109 110 111 114 116 118 119 120 121 123 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 133 136 137 141 144 145

Employees Wicked Church law Wide awake Body of fresh water Sidestepped Grown-up -- admiral “-- Las Vegas” Speechify Keep Say with confidence Actor -- Dinklage Citified Cheer Glossy paints Hoary Per hundred (Abbr.) Notorious emperor Ranks Campus military org. Beige Inter -Easter plant Rested Trick Cod or Verde Capture Sounded loudly Orderly Malediction Parting word Metallic fabric Green stone Go unsteadily Spelling contest Group of performers Cupola Platform in a hall Layover Advantage Part of speech

7 4

2 8

146 149 151 153 155 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164

DOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 23 30 32 34 36 37 38

4 5 2 8 3 7 7

Swat Part of a foot “Common Sense” author Actual Peace goddess Noblewoman’s address Flash of brilliance Toward the dawn Approaches Does in Orchestra member Club charge Bird with long plumes

Overturn Citrus fruit To -- -- (unanimously) Hairpiece Breastbone Left-hand page Dismounted Wrongdoing Launch Step Homeric sorceress Stopped a fast Near day’s end Freshly Apple computer “Go Tell -- -- the Mountain” Ditty Discord goddess Denomination Mud Naval rank (Abbr.) Situate Hug Footless animal Food fish Kind of forensic evidence

1 8 3 6 1 5 9

EASY

40 41 42 43 44 46 47 49 50 51 52 54 55 56 59 60 62 65 66 67 69 71 72 73 75 76 77 78 80 82 84 85 86 90 93 95 96 99 101 103 104

3 6

9 5 #9

Smoked salmon Throw Wheel shaft Demeanor Idem E.T.’s craft Soldier’s meal -- and haw Morphology branch (Abbr.) Function Wall pier Arrest Be without Bay window Color Retail store All-night dance party Refer to Strong flow “Gulliver’s --” Camp -- bear Use a loom Stage presentations -- the Cable Guy Sedan Sweet drink suffix Fanatic Grassland Actress -- Plumb Bit of paint Zeta follower Private place Fleet of ships Holiday song Hoist Sassy One of three Fermented honey drink Hwy. Spotted rodent

105 106 108 110 111 112 113 115 117 119 120 122 124 125 126 129 130 132

Dressed Monkey Genus of olives Ill-mannered Tangy Vaulted church area -- -do-well High card Sweet potato Go on Adorable Major airport Term in tennis Narrow at one end Blend Vessel Rocky hill See

134 135 136 137 138 139 140 142 143 145 146 147 148 150 152 154 156

Of the kidneys “-- -- Billie Joe” Shoulder muscles Low beams Indigo dye “La -- Bonita” Remain Energy cartel Walk back and forth Fancy pot Perceive About (2 wds.) Classroom event Newspaper workers (Abbr.) Badly -- de cologne Rule (Abbr.)

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

2 9 7 1 3 4 6 8 6 3 8 4 6 1 7 5 8 1 7 6 1 9 3 2 8 1 3 7

EASY

# 10

Enter a digit from 1 through 9 in each cell, in such a way that: • Each horizontal row contains each digit exactly once • Each vertical column contains each digit exactly once • Each 3x3 box contains each digit exactly once Solving a sudoku puzzle does not require any mathematics; simple logic suffices.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: EASY

2 8 5 9 1 7 9 EASY

3 6

5 7

2 3 1 8

1 8

1 2 6 5

8 6 4 7 3 6 3 # 11

9 1

6 8

9 5

4 3 8 2 7 1 3 7 5 6 9 8 6 7 3 4

8 1

1 7

EASY # 12 Solution, tips and computer program at www.sudoku.com

ANSWERS ON PAGE 39

40 OCTOBER 23, 2026

CALL THE EXPERTS

Want to advertise your service on this page? BLINDS & SHADES

Email sales@piquenewsmagazine.com

BLINDS & SHADES

SUNCREST WINDOW COVERINGS

WINDOW COVERINGS Whistler’s Source for Blinds since 1989

Custom Blinds • Shades

• BLINDS • SHADES

• SHUTTERS • DRAPERY

Brad Sheppard Tel: 778-242-6408 Email: hello@rollr.ca www.whistlerwindowcoverings.ca

Custom Window Treatments Contact us today for a free quote or consultation info@suncrestwindowcoverings.com

604.698.8406

CARPET CLEANING

CHIMNEY

BLACK BEAR CARPET CLEANING LTD.

BLACKCOMB CHIMNEY PATROL LTD.

• Carpets • Upholstery • Tiles

• Furnace • Airducts • Dryer vents 100% ECO FRIENDLY CERTIFIED

www.blackbearcarpetcleaning.ca • 604 698 6610

Serving Whistler since 1986

Specialized in cleaning Chimneys, Furnace & Airducts, Dryer vents.

604.932.1388 / 1.877.932.5775 blackcombchimney@yahoo.ca

CLEANING

Coast Mountain Cleaning

• Full service cleaning • Available 24/7 • Residential • Post Construction • Carpet/ Upholstery cleaning • Commercial & Air BNB • Property Maintenance • Established 2011 (604)966-1437

Using Tea tree oil based

coastmountaincleaning@gmail.com

products since the

www.coastmountaincleaning.com

beginning for a better future

PAINTING

David Weldon david@summersnow.ca 604-938-3521

• Wood blinds • Sunscreens • Shades • Motorization

www.summersnow.ca david@summersnowfinishings.com

Summer Snow Finishings Limited

CLEANING BUSY BEARS CLEANING Residential Cleaning Vacation Rental Cleaning Commercial Cleaning Deep Cleaning

(604) 907-2879 info@busybearscleaning.com www.busybearscleaning.com ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING PRODUCTS

HEATING AND COOLING

WANT TO ADVERTISE

your service here? Call Pique at (604) 938-0202, or email sales@piquenewsmagazine.com

PRESSURE WASHING

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MANAGERS THAT CARE • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT • LONG TERM RENTALS

Interior Specialist • Handyman Good bang for your buck!

• Hot/cold pressure washing • Interlock restoration • Wood restoration • Soft washing (roofs/houses) • Stone and concrete sealing • Property management

• BOUTIQUE STYLE STRATA MANAGEMENT

Call for a free consultation Info@avesta1.com

604.932.7999 • joe@whistlerpainting.ca WhistlerPainting.ca

604-902-PEAK Peter@peakpressure.ca

604-815-4545 • www.avesta1.com

ROOFING

SURVEYING

WINDOW CLEANING

ROOFING

 Cedar  ENVIROSHAKE  Standing Seam Metal  50 Year Asphalt. O: 604 902 3996 | C: 604 729 4943 www.whistlerroofers.com

www.peakpressure.ca

DOUG BUSH

Dryer Vent Cleaning Roof Cleaning Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Siding Wash Holiday Light Install

SURVEY SERVICES LTD. dbss.ca PH: 604-932-3314 • Whistler, B.C.

STU PINKNEY stu@dbss.ca

IAN STIRK ian@dbss.ca

CALL/TEXT

604 966 8293 www.puffinwindowcleaning.ca

OCTOBER 23, 2026

AWARE

What Good Waste Management Looks Like HOW LOCAL BUSINESSES ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE DIVERTING FOOD WASTE

BY KIRSTY SMYTH Zero Waste program manager at AWARE THE TERM “reduce, reuse, recycle” was

first coined in 1970 as part of the first Earth Day. More than 50 years later, we largely understand why reducing waste and sorting materials properly matters. The harder part is making those practices work day-to-day. This can be particularly challenging in Whistler. Many local businesses rely on seasonal staff, with new employees arriving each year from different parts of Canada and around the world. Employees may have experience with very different recycling and waste systems, or none at all. For waste management to work well, two things need to happen at the same time: the right infrastructure needs to be in place, and people need to know how to use it well. The Four Seasons Resort Whistler is a good example of this approach.

PUTTING THE SYSTEM INTO PRACTICE

Through AWARE’s From Waste to Action campaign, the Four Seasons has been working on waste management across

FOOD FOR THOUGHT AWARE is helping local businesses reduce food waste. PHOTO BY ROMAN MYKHALCHUK / ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS

42 OCTOBER 23, 2026

different areas of its operation. Last year, a pilot project introduced food waste bins in private residence rooms, alongside training for housekeeping staff on how to sort waste correctly. This August, AWARE delivered waste management training for more than 50 kitchen staff, servers and managers. The sessions covered Whistler’s recycling system, correct sorting and the importance of keeping organic waste out of the landfill. They also included discussion around food waste prevention, including the role that menu planning can play. Further kitchen walk-throughs and training sessions are being planned for later this year. This will help new staff understand the systems already in place, while giving the team an opportunity to identify and address any issues. That ongoing approach is particularly important in a seasonal community. A single training session can only go so far when staff change regularly. Regular training helps keep people familiar with the system and provides an opportunity to raise questions or identify where a process could be improved.

WHAT MAKES IT WORK?

There are a few factors that have contributed to the progress at Four Seasons. Staff at different levels of the business have been involved in training and have been open about the challenges they are experiencing. Sustainable practices are

supported by senior management, and the team has been willing to change processes and infrastructure where something is not working as well as it could. It is a straightforward approach, but it requires ongoing attention. Four Seasons is one example of a local business working to improve its waste practices. Across Whistler, other businesses are also making changes, from improving organics separation and waste-room layouts to providing more regular staff training and looking at ways to prevent food waste through menu planning.

THERE IS STILL WORK TO DO

AWARE’s From Waste to Action campaign, funded by GFL Environmental and delivered in partnership with the Resort Municipality of Whistler, provides free waste management support to local businesses. Support can include staff training, kitchen and housekeeping support, waste-room infrastructure assessments, strategic waste reduction sessions with menu planners and help working through specific recycling and composting challenges. One area AWARE is particularly focused on is food waste. In 2025, organic waste made up 39 per cent of Whistler’s landfill waste. When organic material breaks down without oxygen in a landfill, it produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Keeping food

waste out of the landfill therefore means both sorting it correctly for composting and looking for opportunities to prevent unnecessary food waste in the first place. There are practical reasons for businesses to get waste management right, too. Businesses need to meet local waste requirements, and good sorting helps reduce contamination and avoid potential bylaw fines. Whistler has set a target of reducing waste by 80 per cent by 2030. Reaching that target will require changes across the community, including in the businesses that generate and manage large amounts of waste every day. The work at Four Seasons shows that there is no single change that solves the problem. Good waste management comes from having the right systems, making sure staff understand them and continuing to improve them as circumstances change. If your business would like support with waste reduction, recycling or composting, AWARE’s From Waste to Action campaign can help. The support is free, whether you are just getting started or looking to improve systems that are already in place. Big Move 6 calls on Whistler to close the loop and move towards lower-carbon consumption. Local businesses like the Four Seasons are leading the way. Now, there’s an opportunity for more Whistler businesses to get involved. n

ENGEL &VÖLKERS WHISTLER

Follow your dream, home.

5221 Jordan Lane, Whistler 4 Bed | 5.5 Bath | 3,720 sq.ft. $6,750,000 604-910-1103 Connie Spear connie.spear@engelvoelkers.com

3 Walkerville Road, Pemberton 3.5 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2,650 sq.ft. $1,895,000 604-902-3335 Steve Legge PREC* steve.legge@engelvoelkers.com

Boyd Team

TO RT VI

#254-4429 Sundial Pl, Whistler 1.5 Bed | 2 Bath | 734 sq.ft. $375,000 (+GST) 604-935-9172 Sherry and Rob Boyd boydteam@evrealestate.com

UA L

6361 Fairway Drive, Whistler 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 3,200 sq.ft. $4,888,00 778-320-2426 Javier Hidalgo javier.hidalgo@evrealestate.com

#616-38033 Second Ave, Squamish 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 863 sq.ft. $785,000 604-698-5899 Valerie Phillipson valerieaphillipson@gmail.com

7505 Pebble Creek Drive, Pemberton Vacant Land, 0.731 Acres $759,000 778-998-2357 Gina Daggett gina.daggett@evrealestate.com

3125 Hawthorne Place, Brio

$2,799,000 266/268-4050 Whistler Way, Hilton Whistler Resort

Beautifully renovated in 2024, this inviting home offers the space, comfort, and flexibility to make the most of every season. Within walking distance of Whistler Village, close to restaurants, shops, entertainment, and world-class recreation. Maggi Thornhill PREC*

+1-604-905-8199

maggi.thornhill@evrealestate.com Maggi & Max Thornhill Team

$575,000

Positioned in the heart of Whistler Village, Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa offers an exceptional combination of convenience, resort amenities, and year-round appeal. Located just steps from the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas. Maggi Thornhill PREC* maggi.thornhill@evrealestate.com Maggi & Max Thornhill Team

Whistler Village Shop

Squamish Shop - NEW LOCATION

36-4314 Main Street · Whistler BC V8E 1A8 · Phone +1 604-932-1875

38167 Cleveland Ave · Squamish BC V8B 0P1 · Phone +1 604-932-1875

+1-604-905-8199

7646 Seven O’Clock Drive

Sunstone - Pemberton

9325 Warbler Way

331B - 2036 London Lane

VACANT LAND

CONDO

WedgeWoods - Whistler

The Legends - Whistler Creekside

3D TOUR: rem.ax/7646seven

CHALET

3.5 | 3,226 SQFT

Ursula

$2,399,000

604.932.8629

Morel*

9115 Pemberton Meadows Rd. Pemberton Valley

0.94 ACRES

Ann

2 | 913 SQFT

604.932.7651

$350,000

Chiasson

$1,850,000

8 - 4891 Painted Cliff Rd. Painted Cliff - Benchlands

3D TOUR: rem.ax/9115meadows

Annie

Georgian

226.979.5002

5 - 2240 Nordic Drive Taluswood - Nordic Estates 3D TOUR: rem.ax/52240

135.8 Acres CHALET WITH ACREAGE

5 | 3,753 SQFT

$6,500,000

TOWNHOUSE

Andrew King

604.932.0703

21 - 8030 Nicklaus North Blvd. Englewood Greens - Green Lake Estates

1 | 681 SQFT

$1,299,999

TOWNHOUSE

Bob

1.5 | 715 SQFT

Carman

604.935.2214

$1,174,900

604.935.6565

Cameron

9348 Gun Lake Road West Gun Lake - BC

Jean

106 - 1411 Portage Road Deer Run - Blueberry Hill

3D TOUR: rem.ax/21engle

WATERFRONT TOWNHOUSE

CHALET

3.5 | 1,734 SQFT

Robin

$2,699,000

778.321.2445

Gileo

3 | 1,450 SQFT

985,000

COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE

Dave

Sharpe

604.902.2779

1,036 SQFT

$600,000

Denise Brown

604.902.2033

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR OPEN HOUSES: TEXT Open to : 604.229.0067

Sea to Sky Real Estate Each Office Independetly Owned and Operated