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08 OPENING REMARKS Ironman Canada’s potential departure from Whistler a year early exemplifies the need for more transparency at municipal hall.

10 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Something’s fishy with letters this week. Submissions focus largely on new restrictions on Fraser River Chinook sportfishing.

13 PIQUE’N YER INTEREST Dan Falloon makes a case for being a tightwad—from the highs of coupon clipping to the thrill of bargain hunting. Read more about his family’s shared love of saving a buck.

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40 ECOLOGIC Leslie Anthony condenses the long-awaited national climate assessment to help you parse

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41 THE OUTSIDER Columnist Vince Shuley is amped and ready for bike season. This week, he offers

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54 TRAVEL Writer Virginia Aulin digs deeper into her bike and barge trip from Avignon to Aigues-Mortes, France. In Part 2 of her travel story, she brings readers up the mountains and down to the Mediterranean Sea.

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68 VELOCITY PROJECT Columnist Lisa Richardson looks at the intersection of farming and writing. It turns out the two pursuits might share more in common than you think.

70 EPICURIOUS Function Junction’s Velvet Underground coffee shop is looking to create as little waste as possible, even making and selling its own nut milk to help the cause.

74 NOTES FROM THE BACK ROW Everyone might be focused on the series finale of Game of Thrones, but after the show wraps up, head to theatres to check out John Wick 3.

76 MUSEUM MUSINGS Did you know Blackcomb Mountain used to have a newsletter to keep employees up to date on the news—and gossip—of the day? Check out some of the coverage in Blabcomb.

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OPENING REMARKS

Whistler deserves answers on Ironman LAST WEEK, Whistler learned that it might have held the penultimate edition of one of the most polarizing events in recent resort history: Ironman Canada.

To many Whistlerites, that was good news in and of itself. Many locals surely won’t miss the annual shutdown of the

BY BRANDON BARRETT only highway in and out of town, the financial toll that closure places on small businesses, nor the litter and impact on our native wildlife.

But the relief that some are feeling at Ironman’s likely exit shouldn’t distract from

off guard. When Pique first approached the muni for a response, we initially got back a series of vague non-answers, staff hewing to the standard line about not being allowed to comment on third-party contract negotiations. No one seemed able (or willing?) to say what Ironman potentially backing out of its contract a year early would mean until Mayor Jack Crompton confirmed after Pique’s press deadline that there would be no penalty.

Only three weeks ago, responding to questions about the $282,000 in municipal Festivals, Events and Animation (FE&A) funding being handed out this year to Ironman—an event owned by a Chinese conglomerate that generated US$31.7 billion in revenue in 2018—Crompton said that the RMOW had entered into an agreement with Ironman (in 2017), “and it’s an agreement

The RMOW is, of course, bound by privacy restrictions when it comes to these kinds of discussions—all contractual negotiations with Ironman were done behind closed doors ... the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s (RMOW) lack of transparency around the situation.

On May 7, the City of Penticton voted to allow its staff to pursue an agreement with Ironman that would bring the race back to its former home in the Okanagan. If all goes according to plan, the five-year deal would begin in 2020, the final year of the RMOW’s contractual arrangement with Ironman.

The news seemed to catch RMOW staff

that we’re going to honour.”

It’s a shame Ironman doesn’t seem to pay the same deference to its own contractual obligations.

Whistlerites—and local media—have long called for greater transparency into decisionmaking at municipal hall, particularly when it comes to large-scale events such as Ironman. The RMOW is, of course, bound by privacy restrictions when it comes to

these kinds of discussions—all contractual negotiations with Ironman were done behind closed doors and it’s understandable that the company wouldn’t want to risk publicizing any details into its business that could give its competitors an advantage.

But that lack of information also means we have no real insights into the breakdown with Ironman, and that is significant when we’re talking about a lucrative event that received at least a quarter-million dollars a year in Resort Municipality Initiative funding from the municipality since 2013, money that could go a long way for a number of locally produced—and let’s face it, much less maligned—events on the Whistler calendar.

With the information that’s out there, there are, in my mind, only two likely scenarios explaining what happened: Either local officials were completely unaware that Ironman had been in discussions with Penticton behind its back (unlikely, given that Dave Christen, Ironman’s regional director for Western Canada, has since told Pique the RMOW has been aware of the negotiations since the jump, though the RMOW said it found out in April), or the municipality signed a toothless contract that has potentially allowed one of Whistler’s largest events to back out scot-free.

Considering the municipality directs the spending of millions of taxpayer dollars on tourism and welcomes dozens of events a year to the resort, we should be given more answers.

If the RMOW wants to counter the prevailing local narrative around its lack of transparency—wasn’t the creation, last fall, of a new governance committee meant to do just that?—it would do well to explain this entire Ironman debacle. n

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More needs to be done to protect Chinook

stocks. With poor habitat, low numbers and climate change warming the spawning grounds, immediate emergency fish culture of these Chinook needs to take place!

Dave Brown // Whistler

With the recent public backlash to the closure of sportfishing retention of Chinook salmon in the majority of the South Coast of B.C. until July 31, 2019, Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson took to the media to try to sell his decision and point to the strong recovery plan that he had put in place.

It’s been well covered that the decision to close the Chinook sport fishery wasn’t supported by DFO’s own data that showed sportfishers in 2018 caught less than one per cent of early Fraser Chinook in Georgia Strait.

What hasn’t been examined is the smoke and mirrors recovery plan that has been touted as being the answer by Minister Wilkinson. When you peel back the layers, it only takes a few minutes to see that this stock is heading into further peril under his plan.

Minister Wilkinson has said that the government is “bringing in a new Fisheries Act to restore protections for fish habitat,” but “Fisheries and Oceans Canada has not laid a single charge of damaging fish habitat, despite almost 1,900 complaints nation-wide,” as reported by the Vancouver Sun. The act is toothless if you don’t have habitat enforcement staff or pursue charges

I gave over 50 hours of free labour to help build the Skywalk hiking trail. Many locals gave over 1,000 unpaid hours. The Skywalk Trail must start somewhere and locals must drive to the trailhead.

There are two road accesses: Mountainview Drive (which is the subject of complaints covered by the Pique) and Valley Drive.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) could open up the gate to the water reserve tanks and a private home at the end of Valley Drive. At least 10 cars could then park on that dirt road and lessen the impact on the neighborhood. For not much money, the RMOW could punch out a few small parking lots accommodating at least 30 cars off that dirt road at the end of Valley Drive, by the water tanks.

Public overnight parking at hiking trailheads at Whistler has been much discussed and never seems to get resolved. For years, the Alpine Club and others have been seeking to bring back the overnight parking access to the longstanding Singing Pass hiking trail that was taken away by a Whistler Blackcomb skiarea expansion.

Several municipal and B.C. provincial committees are aware that overnight parking

Skywalk trails a community recreational asset, not a tourist attraction

on habitat violations.

In an attempt to try to show that Minister Wilkinson is serious about habitat restoration, he has touted his recent announcement of “$142-million Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund.” Upon further examination, the federal government is only contributing $100 million and this is over five years.

This fund is for all of B.C., not just the threatened early Fraser Chinook stocks of concern. Even more revealing is the fact that conservation groups are expected to apply for grants from the fund and administer the

work themselves, basically downloading the responsibilities on to the volunteers!

It was good to see Minister Wilkinson say that predator control was being looked at, but rather than taking action on seal and sea lions that live in the Fraser River and eat a large number of the these endangered Chinook smolts, he’s proposed another study. A Pacific Salmon Foundation study on seals found that they could be responsible for up to 45 per cent of natural mortality of juvenile chinook.

Lastly, there is no mention of hatchery enhancement of these early Fraser Chinook

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR can be returned by access to the dirt road behind the Sliding Centre. Yet nothing has happened (after more than) 10 years of complaints and studies. I lived on the North Shore for 30 years before Whistler and forever there has been an unresolved dispute between Lions Bay residents and the hikers who want to park on public roads to hike the Skyline Trail.

The Alpine Club, made up of local hikers, has been included in the RMOW planning groups. It is wrong to conclude that before a trail can be built that local residents on the street of a trail have to first agree on trailheads.

I disagree with Max (“Where is the local’s voice in decision making,” Pique, May 9) that this really is about ignoring local representation in favour of business groups. Rather, it is Nimbyism for awaiting the consent of locals who do not own public roads next to trailheads to agree to a new hiking, or biking, trail would mean no more trails.

This issue is about the wishes of the majority of people for more hiking trails being delayed by the minority of homeowners for no overnight cars parked on public roads near their houses.

Parking alternatives are a different issue.

The RMOW and the Province of B.C. is well aware of how and where to put parking lots near trailheads for overnight parking if they wanted to spend the money. However, the RMOW has determined their priorities are on fire reduction to improve the chances of us all living in this valley, and housing so those who have jobs in this valley can live in this valley, over where to park overnight cars at hiking trailheads.

It would be nice to have both new off-road trailhead parking and more biking and hiking trails, but if I had to choose I would go for more trails.

Michael Blaxland // Whistler

Chinook regulation complaints overblown Over the past few weeks, there has been an organized protest by sportfishers up and down the coast against new federal regulations for the Chinook salmon fishery.

The general complaint is summarized

by last week’s letter writer Mark Steffens: “Attacking recreational anglers under the guise of conservation is a thinly veiled attempt at gaining political favour that inflicts serious harm to the B.C. economy and coastal communities, does not enhance the early Fraser River Chinook salmon stocks and side steps the need to take real and meaningful action.”

First of all, it is hard for nearly anyone sober to imagine that a catch-and-release rule amounts to “attacking” anyone. Catch and release has long been a standard and welcome regulation in numerous other fisheries, such as Steelhead.

To my knowledge, no other fishermen familiar with catch and release characterize such simple and unrestrictive rules as “attacking.” As terrible a blow as this may feel to you, we are confident that saltwater salmon fishers will somehow survive this and even, as others already have for decades, eventually recognize it as perfectly logical and hardly traumatic after all.

Second, and perhaps more opportune, considering your desire for “real and meaningful action,” the federal government is at this very moment taking the most meaningful action possible in regard to the greatest threat to salmon, which of course is climate change.

I’m sure you will agree, considering your exhortation of us to follow the science, that this is far more worthy a cause to energetically advocate than any adjustment to this season’s kill numbers. If you are not noisily supporting implementation of the National Carbon Tax, you are not advocating for future salmon stocks.

If you are not staunchly and loudly opposing the one single political party that for two decades now has deliberately and consistently obstructed transitioning off of fossil fuels, you don’t care about salmon.

Mark Steffans and Dave Brown, you have an opportunity here to set aside your rather overblown sense of insult and focus instead on your own kids’ risk of catastrophic loss.

You protested at the wrong political office. You should have been burning the Conservative Party flag outside of Andrew Scheer’s office!

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The pros and cons of being a tightwad AS AN EXPAT Winnipegger, I like to think I’m adept at saving money.

Not squirrelling funds away and letting them grow like a wise person would do, but when I do decide to make a purchase, you best believe I’m aiming to spend as little as possible.

I try not to be a miser, and I’m not one to go about haggling, but hell yes, am I ever going to collect and redeem rewards points,

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clip coupons and otherwise find ways to get the most out of my purchases.

From a young age, I loved clipping and sorting coupons. One of my most popular Instagram posts of all-time was a simple snap of my collection of discounted yogurt, meat and chocolate milk rescues, complete with striking orange 50-per-cent-off stickers.

Let’s put it this way: I had a comfortable, privileged, drama-free childhood, and one of my most vivid and proud memories is when my family went grocery shopping at Safeway and managed to save so much off of our bill, the manager had to come sign off on it to ensure we weren’t operating in cahoots with the cashier or something.

Anyway, trips to the grocery store

involve plenty of preparation that my wife puts up with: not only through list-making, but also checking the PC Optimum offers if we’re going to the Your Independent Grocer or Shoppers Drug Mart, seeing if we have enough More Rewards points to redeem for something free at Save On Foods if we’re shopping in Squamish, or perusing the Checkout 51 app to see if there are any rebate offers for items worth buying.

accomplishment greater than when an offer aligns with an in-store sale.

You have to upload your entire receipt and, admittedly, you’re revealing your shopping tendencies whenever you do. On the other hand, I’ve gotten nearly $90 back from the app over the past couple of years, but have given Facebook far more data for nary a red cent.

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And, at the heart of it all, when we’re paying less for products, the companies we buy them from will surely trim labour costs through some combination of lower wages and job automation.

The app generally has pricier items that can, at times, be either hard to track down or, more often, not worth buying to eventually get a buck or two back later. But every so often, there’s a deal on something you were going to buy anyway, or the incentive is enough to try something new, or in my case, there are fewer feelings of

last weekend when we made the most of a Shoppers Drug Mart offer for two free movie tickets for purchases over $75. I loaded up on groceries; my wife picked out a few cosmetics and, boom, we have a good start on not one, but two, nights out.

Of course, there are necessary limits to these efforts. With the cost of gas (even if you

are collecting Air Miles or Petro Points), you’ll surely find yourself in the red if you’re driving all over town to trim your bill by a few bucks.

One must also parse out the downside of low prices. More often than not, buyers are rewarded with a (sometimes significantly) lower unit cost for buying in bulk, but those on a shoestring can only afford to purchase, say, a four-pack of toilet paper at a time.

With pressure on producers to keep their own costs down, cheap options come with their own side effects, ranging from poorer health to unthinkable conditions for both workers and animals at some huge factory farms, to the environmental impacts of unsustainable production, which uses up significant amounts of groundwater while chemical and waste runoff risks polluting what remains.

And, at the heart of it all, when we’re paying less for products, the companies we buy them from will surely trim labour costs through some combination of lower wages and job automation. Especially in Whistler and throughout the Sea to Sky, with high costs of living already, it can be incredibly difficult to shell out for much more than ramen or a bevy of processed, frozen options.

It’s a catch-22 and, for lack of a better term, ethical cheapness is something I’ll struggle with going forward.

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What got our readers riled up this week? If you guessed Ironman and/or street parking, you’d be correct.

News that Ironman Canada is looking into a potential return to Penticton in 2020 ruffled feathers in both pro and con camps.

Most appeared overjoyed at the prospect of Ironman’s departure freeing up a prime summer weekend and precious Festival, Events and Animation funds—not to mention Highway 99.

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Several others disagreed and said they’d prefer to see the event stick around, writing,

Brings big money to the local economy… and supports true athletic competition,

“We should be proud to run such an event,” and “What a true feat of the human condition.”

When it comes to the issue of street parking, the Alpine residents looking to the municipality to implement measures to keep their quiet streets from turning into a parking lot for a second summer in a row—courtesy of the hikers and bikers making use of the RMOW’s nearby alpine trail network—drew both sympathy and ire from Pique’s Facebook followers.

A few readers suggested resident parking passes as a potential solution, with one follower adding,

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The street parking is completely out of control, as well as those who sleep in their vans and leave human excrement on street sides.

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Others named metered parking as a potential solution, while several comments called on the municipality to build an official parking lot and bathrooms near the trailhead.

However, a few classified the residents’ concerns as standard “NIMBYism.” “Let people park on street and use (the) trail. It’s a street, not your driveway,” said one comment.

2% The amount room night bookings were down in Whistler this winter

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Twelve years ago this week, Pique’s cover story, “Looking through a social justice lens: Ensuring equal access and opportunities for all community members,” dove into how Whistler helps those in need. “Social justice means that society should provide equal opportunity for all its members,” said Kerry Chalmers, executive director of the Community Foundation of Whistler at the time. “Every individual should have equal access to the benefits of a society, regardless of race, age, gender or economic status.”

In 2007, poverty, transportation, and cultural awareness were also identified in the forums as the most important social justice concerns affecting living conditions in the corridor.

“Whistler has an almost natural social justice system in place—those who are here can afford to be. If you can’t afford to be in Whistler, or can’t find a job, or are under some other social/political/economic pressure then you are going to leave. So a strictly wealthy community of ‘haves’ remain here, and the have-nots go elsewhere, and as a result, there might be a perception that programs to tackle socio-economic problems aren’t needed,” explained Greg McDonnell, the then-supervisor for the WCSS’s Community Youth Outreach program.

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Balanced approach needed to weather potential decline: TW ROOM-NIGHT BOOKINGS DOWN 2% THIS WINTER, WITH FORECASTS PREDICTING SIMILAR DROP THIS SUMMER

BY BRANDON BARRETT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE only resided in Whistler the past few years or so, it can be easy to forget how cyclical the resort’s tourism business can be.

In the past 20 years alone, Whistler has seen distinct ebbs and flows, from the decline in travel following the 9-11 terrorist attacks, a soft U.S. market in 2004, followed by the global recession in 2008, before picking back up again leading into the 2010 Olympics. For the past five years, Whistler has enjoyed mostly steady growth, with several visitation records broken.

But with economies softening around the world, forecasts predict that we’re in for a global travel recession that will undoubtedly impact Canada’s largest ski resort.

“The best insulation for that is to have a balanced portfolio of markets to ensure we’re attracting different markets at different times of year, and we have different pricing and packaging and programming strategies,” explained Tourism Whistler (TW) president and CEO Barrett Fisher. “It is a constant, everchanging landscape, so we are always looking at what’s ahead and how we adapt, program and package accordingly.”

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numbers climb in recent years, TW has emphasized pushing visitation into offseason and midweek periods, a strategy that has mostly proven effective so far.

“I think it has been successful, and what we’re seeing in the high-demand months … (is) our highest pricing from an accommodation perspective. As a result of that, we have some markets that really want to come in peak periods and are prepared to pay the higher price,” said Fisher. “But

two-per-cent decrease in room-night bookings compared to 2018.

“In fact, our pace is showing strong (room-night bookings) for some of the early summer months, but a little bit weaker in the later summer and fall months,” Fisher recounted. “Part of that is due to conference business.”

A key driver of shoulder-season visitation, conference business can be somewhat volatile year over year.

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then we’ve got off-peak times, which are equally attractive to visit, but then it might be more attractive for maybe a regional market, which comes more often and is looking for better value for money. I think what we’re really trying to do is make sure we’re shifting not only our pricing but also our programming as a destination to try to effectively attract people.”

Looking at hotel room-night bookings for this winter, once the numbers are finalized, TW is forecasting a two-per-cent drop from 2017-18, which was itself down one per cent from the previous year.

After several years of steady summer growth—excluding 2017, which was flat— Fisher said this summer is pacing for a

“You might have a large group that comes one year and then it doesn’t repeat another, so you’ll see ups and downs as a result of that,” Fisher noted. “We think there will be some ebbs and flows, but our team is working hard trying to fill some of the months that are looking a little softer.”

Another potentially concerning factor on the horizon is the growing political tension in some of Whistler’s key markets.

Although the Chinese tourist makes up less than one per cent of Whistler’s visitation, growing trade tensions between the U.S. and Chinese governments could have widespread global implications.

“Could that potentially speed up the concerns about a U.S. and global recession?

That certainly is on our radar as a concern,” Fisher said, adding that lingering uncertainty over Brexit is another issue TW is keeping track of.

There are positives on the horizon, however. Fisher said that, with both Vancouver and Abbotsford’s international airports experiencing increased traffic, coupled with air access opening up important new markets, Whistler stands to benefit.

Fisher believes the resort is also better equipped to weather an economic and tourism downturn than in the past, due in part to “more sophisticated forecasting tools” and a better understanding of the natural ups and downs of the tourism industry.

“We have history behind us to really understand what some of the triggers are and how we as a resort are impacted by them,” she said. “I think we now have the experience of understanding the cyclical nature of regional, national and international economies, and I think we also understand the cyclical nature of weather patterns and the cyclical nature of different market and audience trends. Putting all these things together, it certainly helps us with planning for the future and trying to diversify our market mix, but that’s not to say that we’re insulated, because tourism is not a core need.”

At its AGM earlier this month, TW elected three incumbent members by acclamation to its board of directors: Saad Hasan, GM at Lodging Ovations; Steve Seatle, executive GM for ResortQuest Whistler; and Roger Soane, president and CEO of Whistler Sport Legacies. n

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Conservation key when it comes to Whistler’s water BUILDING MORE SUPPLY WOULD COST ‘MILLIONS AND MILLIONS’

BY BRADEN DUPUIS WHISTLER’S WATER RESERVE funds are “adequate” (assuming a “like-forlike” replacement) but to build more water supply will be prohibitively expensive—to the tune of “millions and millions” of dollars.

“That is why we are continuing to work with the community and businesses to find out ways to best manage our existing supply infrastructure,” said utilities group manager Gillian Woodward, in presenting an update on Whistler’s drinking water system at the May 14 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Some of the work in progress includes a water leakage reduction program (a request for proposals is underway), development of a “cross connection control” bylaw (to prevent water used for industrial purposes contaminating the drinking water system; scheduled to come to council next month) and ongoing public education around Whistler’s new water use bylaw (introduced last year—see Pique, April 19, 2018).

“What is ranked as the next most costeffective method for (increasing) water conservation—so to keep us on the path of using what we’ve got and not have to expand our supply—is water metering,” Woodward said, adding that the municipality is looking at industrial, commercial and institutional water usage data this year.

“We need to do a rates analysis, so that … if we move to the point of delivering utility bills like that, people know what they can expect,” she said.

A 2014 water supply plan found that there are several large bodies of water that could serve to bolster Whistler’s supply, but building the necessary infrastructure to treat and deliver the water quickly adds up, Woodward said—and that doesn’t factor in the cost of operation, maintenance or inflation, or the significant approval process that comes with developing a new water source.

“If we as a community needed $20 million in 10 years, say, to bridge the supply gap, then we need an additional $2 million a year, not factoring in inflation or fancy things like that,” Woodward said.

“So that would require an increase of 28 per cent to the current water parcel tax and user fees.”

That increase would amount to about an extra $100 per user annually, she added.

The prospect of increasing the supply has been looked at before, and “it’s not a place we want to go,” said general manager of infrastructure James Hallisey.

“Can we conserve enough to keep the

lid on it, and not have to have these huge expenditures?” he said. “We are getting close to our bed cap so it seems realistic that we could live with what we’ve got and never have to go down this road. That’s our goal.”

The local water supply is complex, coming from both surface and groundwater sources—the main source being 21 Mile Creek between Sproatt and Rainbow Mountains, which provided between 38 and 53 per cent of Whistler’s water supply over the last five years (council endorsed a Source Water Protection Plan for 21 Mile Creek last year—see Pique, July 12, 2018).

The remainder comes from 13 active supply wells, which are covered in a Ground Water Protection Plan (currently under review for an update this year).

Also of concern is the need for corrosion control at eight treatment stations to address the lower pH levels typically found in Whistler’s groundwater sources.

A low pH is a major factor (though just one of many) in the corrosivity of water.

Corrosive water can leach metals like lead and copper from plumbing fixtures, as was the case in the Village of Pemberton in 2016.

Vancouver Coastal Health’s 2019 Evaluation Report states that “options for pH adjustment should be investigated and a long-term plan finalized as a means of improving the chemical stability of the treated drinking water.”

A draft report received by the Resort Municipality of Whistler last month shows the cost for each station will be between $500,000 and $1 million, not counting the cost of land.

“We’re in a unique situation that when 21 Mile Creek is running, this is not an issue, so the discussion is, will we spend this amount of money, which is not in our present funding, to fix a situation that only occurs part of the time?” Woodward said, adding that pH can’t be considered in isolation when trying to address the issue.

The RMOW will take its draft report back to VCH before it considers its next steps. In the meantime, residents are reminded to flush their taps each morning.

A total of 448 bacteriological samples were taken throughout the system last year, testing six parameters (coliforms and E. Coli, turbidity, residual chlorine, temperature and pH) only one of which had to be retested.

“It was felt that that must have been an issue with taking the sample rather than something wrong with the system,” Woodward said.

“Whistler consistently has a low hazard rating, meaning there is not considered any issues with the system.” n

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TO HEAR IT from Pamela GoldsmithJones, Liberal MP for the West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, the drama engulfing her party for the better part of six months did not factor into her decision to step aside before this October’s election.

The decision was purely a personal one.

“I need to be based closer to home, and particularly want to spend more time with my parents,” Goldsmith-Jones said over the phone from Ottawa, two days after announcing she will not seek re-election this fall.

“I’m confident in the Prime Minister’s leadership. I’m going to help with recruiting a candidate and help to the extent that they want my help in the campaign, and also, I think both Minister (of Foreign Affairs Chrystia) Freeland and the Prime Minister asked me to continue on as Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, which is great.

(It) shows they have confidence in me and I do in them, so I am absolutely sticking with the team, there’s no question.”

The local Liberal riding association’s annual general meeting is set for May 25 in West Vancouver, where the nomination process for a new Liberal candidate will begin in earnest.

Whoever ends up earning the nod, Goldsmith-Jones said she hopes they carry on her commitment to collaboration.

“Continue to build on the foundations we’ve established with local government and regional governments and First Nations … it’s obvious that that’s my preferred mode of working, and I’m just really proud of everything that we’ve accomplished, and that we have enjoyed great relations,” she said.

“Keep strong on protecting Howe Sound, on wild salmon, on putting a price on carbon pollution. These are not easy things when you’re in Ottawa to succeed in, and we’ve done, I think, a great job, and we have to just keep the pressure on.”

Goldsmith-Jones was first elected in 2015, following two terms as mayor of West Vancouver between 2005 and 2011.

During her four years in Ottawa she served as parliamentary secretary to both the minister of international trade diversification and the minister of foreign affairs.

She said her time in the former role helped inform her approach in the latter.

“I’ve been honed by the people in (West Vancouver), who are very demanding, exacting, informed. So the 12 years of experience I had before, I think, made a tremendous difference, and certainly in international trade and foreign affairs, taking a diplomatic approach made a big

Liberal MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones will not seek re-election in October after serving one term.

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difference,” she said.

“And also in the foreign affairs committee and the international trade committees, both of which I’ve been responsible for over the years, making sure I was on good terms with the Conservatives, NDP, Bloc and of course (Green Party leader) Elizabeth May … was very important and I feel like that’s what our community expects.”

The outgoing MP said she was proud of investments in wastewater projects and infrastructure projects in the riding (like in Pemberton’s downtown enhancement and the Ts’zil Learning Centre in Mount Currie), as well as innovation at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans lab in West Vancouver.

As for what’s next, Goldsmith-Jones said she’s still got five months of work ahead of her in Ottawa, and she’s not planning on retiring.

“I’ll be home all summer, and I’ll be helping on the campaign, and I’m not really thinking about December. I’m thinking about working as hard as I can right through to the end,” she said. “(I’d like to offer) my deep gratitude to the community for putting your trust in me. I tried to live up to that, and I’m very grateful.”

With Goldsmith-Jones stepping aside, the Sea to Sky riding has just one confirmed candidate ahead of the Oct. 21 vote: the Conservative Party of Canada’s Gabrielle Loren (see Pique, May 8). n

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BY BRADEN DUPUIS WITH SEVERAL HAPPY customers and ridership targets met, Whistler’s 10 Valley Express will continue into 2020.

The pilot-project route was introduced in December as a commuter-oriented service for people north and south of the village.

A review of its implementation by BC Transit recommended the service continue.

“Essentially, we want to continue the 10 Valley Express in winter 2019 as well as spring, summer, fall 2020,” said BC Transit’s Bronson Bullivant in a presentation to council, adding that new highway bus stops and improved amenities, specifically regarding access to the village, are also being considered.

“Improved amenities is pretty key,” Bullivant said.

“A lot of people in the engagement survey stated that they wanted to see some lighting and shelters and pads at some of the key stops that people got off at at Whistler Village.”

BC Transit used passenger counters to collect data on the route over the winter,

then analyzed the data to determine average ridership per trip by day of the week, time of day (both north and south) and by month, as well as the number of people getting on and off at each stop.

The data was then compared to the 11 other routes operating in Whistler.

The results showed that the 10 Valley Express’ 17.9 trips per service hour met the performance target for new routes

point,” Bullivant said.

A survey that garnered 231 responses found that most people used it to get to work (65 per cent) and/or social or recreational trips (47 per cent).

Survey respondents were very happy with the service, but requested more frequency (especially mid-day), improvements to bus stops on the highway (and more of them), and better

“Essentially, we want to continue the 10 Valley Express in winter 2019, as well as spring, summer, fall 2020.”

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(between 15 and 25 trips per service hour), but was much lower than other routes, which range from 35.9 to 157.7 rides per service hour.

“That being said, it does take time for a service to kind of hit full stride—it takes a minimum of three years for a new transit service to become fully established—so we still have time for this to get to that

access to Whistler Village.

On April 11, the post-implementation report was reviewed by Whistler’s Transportation Management Advisory Committee, which supports its recommendations, said transportation demand management coordinator Emma DalSanto.

“The key thing here is that when we

were providing the route No. 10, it was being provided with additional service hours, so we weren’t taking away any of the base service that we had been working on improving over the last five years,” DalSanto said.

“So we were to the point where we could try to attract new markets while not taking away from existing markets, and that’s extremely important.”

The Whistler Transit System has been expanding in recent years, with 1,750 service hours and one new bus added in 2017-18 and 6,500 more hours and three new buses in 2018-19 (one third of the hours were used to improve service in the spring, summer and fall; the remainder will go towards winter service, including more hours for the 10 Valley Express).

Another 2,500 hours will be added in 2019-20—most of which will go to the 10 Valley Express—at a cost to the RMOW of about $108,000 (offset by about $63,000 in revenue from fares).

During the winter 2019 period (between Dec. 15 and March 30), the Whistler Transit system’s 12 routes provided about 600 trips and 13,000 passenger boardings a day.

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RMOW ‘fired up’ on plastic ban, but hurdles remain CLOSE YOUR DOORS CAMPAIGN DEEMED A SUCCESS

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THE CANADIAN Plastic Bag Association takes the City of Victoria back to court over its attempt to ban single-use plastic bags, the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is watching the proceedings closely.

RMOW brass are “fired up” to act on single-use items of all sorts (bags, straws, coffee cups, Styrofoam, etc.), said Councillor Arthur De Jong, who oversees Whistler’s environment portfolio, but “we don’t want taxpayers spending money to fight the plastics industry,” he said.

The RMOW must tread carefully when crafting the necessary bylaws, to ensure they’re actually enforceable (and won’t land the municipality in court).

“It is a careful process and one that the RMOW is actively working through,” a municipal spokesperson said.

“The goal is that any bylaw that council passes will be enforceable so that it fully lives up to the purpose it is written for—which in the case of banning plastic bags—is to tangibly reduce plastic waste in Whistler.

“Staff are currently working with legal and other local government staff to navigate next steps.”

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In February, the District of Squamish council voted unanimously to ban plastic bags and straws by the end of 2019.

While the RMOW is still working on the specifics, De Jong said the language of the law must be changed at a provincial level to empower municipalities to pass bylaws specifically for the purpose of reducing waste and greenhouse gases.

“I’m not an expert on the laws that frame everything that municipalities can or can’t do, but we’re going to work through it, and hopefully find the language and the will to structure policy regulations that will enable

us to bylaw, at a municipal level, waste and greenhouse gas reductions,” De Jong said.

“So that’s where we’re at. We’re pushing the province.”

In the meantime, the RMOW will keep a keen eye on Victoria.

“The cities with more financial clout are digging in and fighting it; let’s find out exactly where they are and learn a lot from that,” De Jong said, adding that he feels for the community members who want to see action now.

“I feel the frustration, and it’s hard for me on the file, when our community is

saying, ‘Why haven’t we done it?’ … I wish we had, but this is the right path to go down.”

The RMOW came to a similar conclusion when it looked at forcing businesses to close their doors during the winter months (see Pique, Jan. 13), which led De Jong to partner with the Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment on an advocacy campaign.

The campaign wrapped last month and was a big success, De Jong said at the May 14 council meeting.

“During Christmas, we were upwards of 30 per cent of doors open. We started the campaign in January, and by February, we were down to four per cent of doors open,” De Jong said.

“Our survey has given us a solid database on who we need to continue to compel to do their part on GHG reductions.

Hopefully by next winter we can have a bylaw to actually enforce door closure.”

While there is plenty of “homework” to be done before bylaws are introduced at the local level, De Jong said he’s excited about the long-term prospects of making the change.

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Carol Coffey steps down as CFOW director COFFEY HELD ROLE WITH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MORE THAN SEVEN YEARS

BY JOEL BARDE A FIXTURE OF THE Community Foundation of Whistler (CFOW) is moving on after over seven years as the executive director of the local non-profit organization.

Carol Coffey took the position in 2011, after leading Whistler’s animal shelter, Whistler Animals Galore (WAG).

“Non-profit organizations really struggle for support,” said Coffey, adding that there were times when WAG struggled to cover her salary.

Under Coffey’s leadership, the CFOW— which operates as a community long-term savings account by taking donations, growing them, and then granting them back to local charities—altered its funding strategy to help address this issue. “We adjusted our granting so we could support people and support the capacity building of non-profit organizations,” said Coffey. “A lot of organizations have rules around what they will fund and what they won’t fund— and many funders won’t fund operations.”

The approach has allowed the CFOW to support organizations like the Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE) in critical

ways, said Coffey, adding that the CFOW has given it almost $400,000 over the years.

She also oversaw the rollout of the CFOW’s Vital Signs reports, which collect statistics on key community health indicators and present them in an accessible format.

The reports have been used to facilitate important conversations about the direction of the community and foster an understanding that there is a wide array of experiences that people are having, said Coffey.

When it comes to finances, the CFOW has added a number of new funds to its investment portfolio, including the Emerald Foundation Fund and the Chili Thom Scholarship Fund, since Coffey’s start.

The foundation’s portfolio has also grown under her leadership, from about $3.5 million in 2011 to almost $7 million.

“It’s a combination of people making donations to various funds or creating their own fund as well as growth in ... (the CFOW’s) investment portfolio,” said Coffey.

She will be moving to a full-time role at Squamish Helping Hands Society, where she has been working part-time for the two-and-a-half years. Helping Hands is currently working on the Under One Roof

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Claire Mozes, a long-time Whistlerite who has worked with the Whistler Community Services Society and most recently the Whistler Children’s Centre Society, will replace her.

“When I saw this opportunity, it really spoke to me because I want to get back to making an impact in the community,” Mozes said.

“I think I have some big shoes to fill … I know (Carol Coffey) from my work in the past ... And I know she’s done such an amazing job with the foundation, I’m ready to carry on her good work.”

Summing up her time with the CFOW, Coffey said that she was delighted to meet so many dedicated people and foster collaboration between Whistler’s non-profits.

“I have learned so much,” she said.

“It’s given me the opportunity for so much personal and professional development.

I’m very grateful for that.”

Coffey’s contributions to the foundation will be celebrated at the CFOW’s upcoming annual general meeting, which will be held on June 11 at 5 p.m., at the Pan Pacific Whistler.

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Provincial agency says flood risk low thanks to below average snowpack SNOWPACK IN SOUTH COAST REGION ALMOST 30 PER CENT BELOW NORMAL LEVELS, ACCORDING TO RECENT REPORT

BY JOEL BARDE THE SNOWPACK in B.C.’s South Coast region is at about 72 per cent of normal levels.

That figure comes from the province’s River Forecast Centre, which released its most recent snow survey report at the beginning of the month.

“I think the key message for us is that flood risk is quite low this year, because of the low snowpack,” explained David Campbell, who leads the centre, which operates under the auspice of the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development.

The largest flood risk for the region is normally in fall and winter and related to periods of heavy rainfall, added Campbell.

The South Coast region saw a warm spell in the latter part of March, which caused a lot of low and mid-level snow to melt, said Campbell.

April brought on more seasonal weather, which delayed the melt up high.

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hot weather, said Campbell. “(Upper elevation snow) has really started to come down now, particularly in the last week with the warm weather,” he said. “We are into melt now, and firmly

into the melting for that higher-elevation snowpack.”

While a snowpack that’s almost 30-percent-below average may seem alarming, Campbell said that there is a lot of “year-to-

year variability,” with snowfall depending on the larger El Niño and La Niña oceanatmosphere phenomenon.

“It’s certainly low, but not as bad as things have been,” said Campbell, adding that in 2015, the snowpack was 12 per cent of normal levels.

The low snowpack does, however, put pressure on the province’s receding glaciers. With less snow on top of them, the glacier ice that lies below may see more melt, said Campbell.

Glacier basins along the tributaries to the Squamish River may be affected, he explained. “When the snow runs out, it will transfer over to the glacier melt to keep the flows high,” he said.

The snow survey draws on data from weather stations located around the province.

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Evacuation plan endorsed by council WHISTLERITES ENCOURAGED TO MAKE PERSONAL PLANS

BY BRADEN DUPUIS WHILE WHISTLER’S Multimodal Evacuation Plan—endorsed by council at its May 14 meeting—does most of the heavy lifting, in the event of a real emergency, a safe and smooth evacuation of the entire resort will depend on preparation from Whistlerites.

“It’s important that each of us have personal plans for what we would do in an emergency. Your plan needs to include a plan for your family and pets, as well as an emergency bag,” said Mayor Jack Crompton at the meeting (see whistler.ca/evacuation for more).

“I’d encourage families to get together over dinner or afterwards, have a conversation and make a plan that you can agree to and that you can put into action if you ever need to.”

The plan’s presentation was timely, Crompton said, given the record high temperatures and extreme fire danger rating seen over the weekend.

The Sea to Sky Multimodal Evacuation Plan (MEP), as it’s formally called—a joint venture (and 50/50 cost share) with the District of Squamish—lays out in detail how

Whistler will be evacuated in the event of any emergency (see Pique, May 9 for an in-depth look at the plan, and find the full document at whistler.ca).

In short, the plan identifies the total number of people that would need to be evacuated (on a peak winter day, a peak summer day and an “average population

“I’ve always sort of envisioned an afternoon fire approaching from the south, which would force a northbound evacuation,” he said.

There are simply more scenarios to model in a southbound evacuation, said emergency program coordinator Erin Marriner.

“It’s important that each of us have personal plans for what we would do in an emergency.”

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equivalent” day) outlines seven evacuation scenarios (from a phased evacuation on an average day to a no-notice evacuation on a peak summer day), and identifies 29 evacuation zones, as well as six central muster points.

While he’s very happy to see the plan (though he hopes we never have to use it), Councillor John Grills wondered why six of the seven scenarios focused on a southbound evacuation.

“If we’re sending everybody north there was no option to do two lanes or anything like that,” she said.

“So that is why we modeled the northbound scenario—we did want to know how long it would take if everybody had to go north—but there’s just not a lot of options to change the highway.”

Further to that, the plan doesn’t outline the absolute worst-case scenario, Coun.

Arthur De Jong pointed out.

“The situation where we can’t get out— then what?” he asked.

“Optimally we can, and optimally we follow this plan, but Plan B should be to get to a safe point within the valley, (and) this valley is, for the most part, an interface.”

It’s a point that has come up many times through the process of building the plan, Marriner said.

“We have identified that as a next step, to identify those locations, but for this plan we were really focusing on just getting people out of harm’s way if that option exists,” she said, adding that BC Wildfire and the Ministry of Transportation are fortunately very good at keeping highways open, even in wildfire situations.

“That’s why you do see those images sometimes on TV where people look like they’re driving through kind of an Armageddon, where the highway is still open and there is flames on each side but they are able to still utilize those routes,” she said.

The RMOW is viewing the completion of the plan as the beginning of a broader public education process, Marriner added.

“We now know what we need to do, and so now it’s going out and meeting with the schools and the daycares and hotels and making sure their plans align with our plans,” she said. n

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Rash of thefts from vehicles in Whistler Cay and Alpine Meadows POLICE BRIEFS: NEW DRIVER HAS LICENSE SUSPENDED; LOCAL OFFICERS NAMED TO ALEXA’S TEAM

BY BRANDON BARRETT WHISTLER POLICE ARE investigating more than half a dozen reports of thefts from vehicles on two separate days last week, the Whistler RCMP confirmed in a release.

On two days last week, Thursday, May 9 and Saturday, May 12, police responded to seven reports of thefts from cars in the Whistler Cay and Alpine Meadows areas.

Complainants told the RCMP that the thief, or thieves, collectively made off with “thousands of dollars in electronic equipment, including: cameras, laptops, iPods (and) mass storage devices along with wallets, credit cards, cash and personal information that can be fraudulently used to create fake ID, credit applications and loans,” said police in the release.

In all but one of the thefts, police said the doors of the vehicles were unlocked and items of value were left in plain view inside.

“RCMP are reminding the community to please lock your vehicle doors, remove items that would be tempting for a potential thief to take and report stranger activity

in your neighbourhood that seems out of place,” police urged.

Police continue to investigate and are asking anyone with information or video footage of the incidents, or other recent victims of theft, to contact the detachment at 604-932-3044, or Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or solvecrime. ca to remain anonymous.

CLASS 7 DRIVER STOPPED FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING A new driver had his license suspended last week after he was caught operating a vehicle while impaired, police said.

At approximately 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, Whistler RCMP responded to a report of a motor vehicle incident in the 800 block of Highway 99, just south of Function Junction.

Upon arrival, police discovered the vehicle, a black 2015 GMC pickup, with extensive damage after it had veered off the road and wedged between some trees.

The driver, a 19-year-old Vancouver man, reported minor injuries, while the other four occupants were not injured.

The young driver was found to have consumed alcohol after failing a roadside breath test. As a Class 7 driver, no amount of alcohol or drugs is permitted in their system while operating a vehicle.

The driver was issued a 12-hour suspension.

In addition to this incident, Whistler and Pemberton police removed seven others from the road in the past week for impaired driving.

SIX WHISTLER AND PEMBERTON OFFICERS NAMED TO ALEXA’S TEAM FOR COMBATING IMPAIRED DRIVING Half a dozen Sea to Sky RCMP officers were recognized last week for their work over the past year removing impaired drivers from local roads.

Alexa’s Team, named in honour of four-year-old Alexa Renee Middelaer, who died in 2008 after being struck by a drunk driver, recognizes the exemplary efforts of B.C. police officers who have made the reduction of impaired driving a priority.

Eligible officers are those who removed 12 or more impaired drivers through a criminal charge investigation or the immediate roadside prohibition administrative process.

“RCMP are reminding the community to please lock your vehicle doors...”

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“I continue to be extremely pleased with the effort and dedication of my officers to remove impaired drivers from the road,” said Staff Sgt. Paul Hayes in an email. “I have been a supporter of the Alexa’s Team awards since they began and I urge my members to become part of the team every year.”

The members were recognized at a May 9 ceremony at the Justice Institute of British Columbia in New Westminster. n

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Early-season fire risk a concern RESIDENTS URGED TO FIRESMART THEIR PROPERTIES

BY BRADEN DUPUIS WHILE COOLER temperatures and some rain over the past week brought Whistler’s fire danger rating back down to “moderate,” a weekend spent at “high” and “extreme”— this early in the fire season—is enough to put some on edge.

“What I was informed of at (municipal) hall was that this is the earliest that we’ve gone to high hazard. I think mid-May was the earlier accounting or record of that,” said Councillor Arthur De Jong.

“We have been seasonally dry since January. The province is, for the most part, under lower-than-average snowpacks.

Whistler, we are very average this year, but not across the province.”

What does that mean for the summer ahead?

“If I had hair I’d probably lose it, on that one,” De Jong said.

The municipal councillor overseeing Whistler’s environment portfolio, De Jong said he studies “very carefully” the weather reports from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration out of the United States, which have more intel than any other weather bureau.

“Although their charts don’t show us, their charts go right into the borderline of Washington and B.C., so you can interpret that,” he said.

“And they’re calling for … for May, June, July: hot and dry.”

interface area and around priority critical infrastructure areas), public education and support for the FireSmart program and improvements to policy and process.

FireSmart community chipper days and strata work days are also back this year, as is the adopt-a-trail campaign (which is looking for volunteer groups to help FireSmart sections of the Valley Trail).

Anyone interested in either can email FireSmart coordinator Scott Rogers at srogers@whistler.ca.

Head to www.whistler.ca/firesmart for more.

Meanwhile, the Whistler Fire Rescue Service will be training on a new Structural Protection Unit (SPU) throughout the month of May. The SPU trailer contains pumps, water bladder and low volume sprinklers, which allow firefighters to setup a large area of light water coverage around several homes in an affected area.

“Firefighters set up sprinkler structure protection operations a day or two prior to the projected arrival of wildfire danger into the community. This accomplishes two important functions: It dampens the combustible building material and it raises the area’s relative humidity thus reducing the ability of a spark or ember to ignite easily,” according to an RMOW spokesperson.

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“Only a minority—about 20, 25 per cent of the affected diseased forest—has burnt so far, so there is still a very significant inventory of forest in the interior that is very prone to burn, and potentially can affect our air quality for the summer,” De Jong said.

“So I just urge our residents, everyone— let’s FireSmart.”

The RMOW’s 2019-to-2023 proposed project list includes $639,540 for wildfire protection in 2019 (plus another $591,000 from provincial grants), and $3,448,900 from 2020 to 2023.

Whistler’s wildfire protection program will target three key areas in 2019: wildfire fuel reduction (on Cheakamus Lake Road, near Kadenwood, in the Rainbow

and plastic doormats are examples of innocuous household materials that become highly flammable under wildfire conditions capable of setting houses on fire quickly.

“Under the threat of wildfire, homeowners should move all combustible materials inside a closed garage or 10 metres away from the home.”

On May 14, Whistler council endorsed the Multimodal Evacuation Plan, which lays out how to evacuate the entirety of Whistler in the event of a disaster (see story on page 31).

Residents and visitors are reminded to report all fires in Whistler immediately by dialing 911.

Fires outside of Whistler should be reported to the BC Wildfire Service at 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 toll-free on most cell networks.

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MLA Sturdy ‘disappointed’ with BC Parks stakeholder engagement on Joffre strategy BC PARKS SAYS IT’S FACING SOME ‘VERY TIGHT DEADLINES’ TO IMPLEMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR THIS SUMMER

BY JOEL BARDE THE PROVINCE IS MOVING forward with its long-awaited visitor-management strategy for Joffre Lakes Provincial Park despite charges that it has failed to adequately consult with stakeholders, including the Village of Pemberton and local MLA Jordan Sturdy.

“We’ve been under some very tight deadlines to develop the strategy,” said Jennie Aikman, BC Parks’ regional director for the South Coast.

There was an opportunity for public input through BC Parks’ public survey that closed at the end of April, and there were key stakeholder meetings with Village of Pemberton and Squamish-Lillooet Regional District staff on April 23, said Aikman.

Yet that stakeholder session is coming under fire, with Village of Pemberton (VOP) council characterizing it as inadequate at its May 7 regular council meeting.

During that meeting, VOP Mayor Mike Richman said that council had been anticipating that they would be able to comment on a draft management plan,

MOVING FAST BC Parks is moving quickly to implement measures to manage the crowds at Joffre Lakes Provincial Park in time for its busy summer season.

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rather than the two-page document of “draft goals” and “actions” that BC Parks has provided council so far.

Now MLA Jordan Sturdy is weighing in on the issue, saying that there should have been consultation with other important stakeholders, such as the Pemberton and District Chamber of Commerce and conservation and recreation groups.

“I don’t understand why it would be

disappointing,” said Sturdy.

Sturdy is also raising concerns over the prospect of day-use fees for the park— something that’s being contemplated as a way to manage the crowds.

Such fees could divert visitors to lesserknown areas and be detrimental to the area at large, said Sturdy, who wants to see a “much broader consultation around charging for access to Crown lands” before

“We’ve been under some very tight deadlines to develop the strategey.”

- JENNIE AIKMAN

exclusive,” said Sturdy, of the engagement thus far. “I think it should be a collaborative process. This isn’t politics; it’s community.

We recognize there is a problem, so let’s develop some strategies that work for everybody, and that means everyone needs to participate and contribute.”

Moreover, Sturdy—who owns and operates North Arm Farm and has served as mayor of the VOP—said he would have liked to have had a seat at the stakeholder meeting.

“I’ve been participating in discussions on Joffre Lake for 30 years. To be marginalized right now is really, really

they are implemented at a single park.

Tori Ball of Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) British Columbia, said the organization gave feedback as part of the online survey process, but also would have liked to give input at a stakeholder meeting.

“We really care about how our provincial parks are managed, and (Joffre Lakes Provincial Park) is one that everyone is looking to (to) see how the management will progress in the coming seasons,” said Ball.

“We want to be involved to ensure that the ecological integrity is prioritized when they are developing new management for parks.”

According to Aikman, information from the public survey has already been shared with Sturdy, and as an MLA, he has the right to request a briefing at any time. “That’s fully at his discretion,” she said.

With regards to the VOP’s concerns, she said BC Parks staff is following up with VOP staff.

“Certainly, we’ve discussed it here and staff will be following up with their contacts on their further input,” said Aikman.

BC Parks is working diligently to implement “short-term” management strategies for the summer, she added.

These include expanding parking, and potentially establishing a shuttle between Duffey Lake Park and Joffre. “One option is the shuttle service that we are hoping to have in place by 2019, but there (are) still some logistics we are working out, so it hasn’t been confirmed,” said Aikman.

BC Parks has been working closely with both Lil’wat and N’quatqua First Nations on the plans, and Pique has learned that BC Parks will be hiring two Indigenous park rangers, who will work alongside senior park rangers, this summer.

“They are going to be working alongside a senior park ranger, and the team—the steward and the park ranger—will be doing meaningful cultural, conservation and educational projects in the parks, as well as conducting facility maintenance and doing visitor outreach,” said Aikman. n

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BY JOEL BARDE EMERGENCY RESPONDERS from several agencies got together on Saturday, May 11 for Pemberton’s annual Emergency Preparedness Open House.

Fire trucks and ambulances lined the street, and members of the fire department served hot dogs to visitors.

Robert Grossman, fire chief for Pemberton Fire Rescue, was on hand for the event, which was held at the Pemberton Rescue Fire Hall (1350 Aster Street) this year.

The goal of the day was to encourage the public to be prepared for an emergency, said Grossman.

“Right now, with wildfire season, make sure that you are prepared to leave, and you know who the contacts are to get more information (from),” he said.

Members of the Pemberton RCMP and BC Wildfire Services’ Pemberton branch were also on hand for the informal event.

Members of the volunteer fire department set up a station—which featured a propane burner that emitted flames—dedicated to teaching the public how to properly use a fire extinguisher.

“We go through a little spiel and they learn how to use a fire extinguisher, and it’s great,” said Grossman. “A lot of people say they’ve got (a fire extinguisher) but they’ve never used it.”

Paul Keenleyside, of the Canadian Red Cross’s Emergency and Disaster Services, said emergency preparedness “cannot be emphasized enough” in the Pemberton area given flood and wildfire risk.

“Be prepared for 72 hours,” said Keenleyside. “Make sure you have your own personal emergency preparedness kit ... We at the Red Cross do sell a kit that can be bought at the Red Cross website at www.

redcross.ca.”

Some good tips on how to prepare for an emergency can also be found on the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s (RMOW) website: whistler.ca/emergency.

Nick Soverel, a registered professional forester contracted with the Village to work on fuel-reduction projects, manned a booth in the fire station.

“Today’s main goal is to educate … (and) talk about any issues or concerns (people) have with the potential fuel treatment or reduction,” said Soverel, standing next to a map that showed an area, located near the Sea to Sky Highway and west of One Mile Lake, slated for fuel reduction.

It’s one of four areas slated for treatment, said Soverel, adding that he’s especially looking for feedback from mountain bikers as some trails will be impacted.

“In the prescription, I will have measures that will protect or rehabilitate trails if they are affected,” said Soverel.

“I’m definitely looking for feedback from the community.”

Sarah Toews, emergency program coordinator for the Village of Pemberton, was also on hand at the event, handing out educational information and encouraging the public to complete a survey.

In response to the most recent floodplain mapping report, the VOP is currently working on an Integrated Flood Response Plan in coordination with the SquamishLillooet Regional District, Lil’wat Nation, and the Pemberton Valley Dyking District.

A component of the plan is the development of a new evacuation plan that will be used by all three jurisdictions in the event of a major flood.

To assist the process, the VOP is asking residents how they would evacuate.

The survey, which closes May 20, can be found here: www.surveymonkey.com/ r/96KRCNF. n

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Pu Pursuant to Sec�on 124 (3) of the Community Charter the Village of Pemberton gives no�ce that Council will consider giving First, Second and Third Reading to a Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw at the Regular Council Mee�ng on May 28th, 2019 held at 9am. amendme is to provide clarifica�on The purpose of the amendment respec�ng Sec�on 31 (Reconsideration by Council Member) of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 788, 2015. Specifically, that reconsidera�on of a mo�on may only be brought forward by a Council member who voted with the majority.

Que Ques�ons related to the Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw may be directed to Sheena Fraser, Manager of Corporate & Legisla�ve Services at sfraser@pemberton.ca.

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National organization links landowners and farmers YOUNG AGRARIANS SUPPORTS YOUNG AND NEW FARMERS THROUGH ONLINE RESOURCES AND PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE

BY JOEL BARDE GIVEN THE DRAMATIC rise in the value of farmland in the Pemberton Valley and Squamish area, young farmers are increasingly turning to leasing land as a way to live their farming dreams.

Yet getting established (and finding a landowner willing to rent you a parcel) can be challenging.

That’s where Young Agrarians comes in.

The national organization is a “farmer to farmer” resource that supports new and young agrarians, explained Darcy Smith, who works for the organization.

The goal of the Young Agrarians is to help cultivate new farmers and help them establish a “thriving farm business,” she said.

Young Agrarians also offers resources aimed at helping farmers find land to lease and build their business, which are available through its engaging website.

“I feel like they do have some great options where you can look if you do want to develop your business,” said Naomi Martz, owner and operator of Pemberton’s

Four Beat Farm.

Such resources—like a map where landowners can post available property or a guide for how to negotiate lease agreements—are useful for young people starting out, said Martz.

“I think there is lots of land in Pemberton in terms of renting,” said Martz. “It’s just finding the right situation and partner, with the landowner—just something that really fits on both ends,” she said.

The average age for a farmer in Canada is now 56 years old, and the high cost of land and lack of access to capital can be barriers for new entrants, she explained. “We have an aging farmer demographic and we are also facing a really high cost of land,” said Smith.

What’s more, many new entrants haven’t grown up farming, she added.

“They don’t have … the same kind of knowledge base that someone who grew up on a family farm would have,” said Smith, who believes certain areas in the province have reached “market failure” when it comes to starting a farm.

“With the current cost of land, it’s actually not viable to purchase land and pay that mortgage through farming in Metro

Vancouver. And yet, it’s still very important for people to start farm businesses, because we really need to make sure we have farmers who can take up the reins (when) the older generation of farmers retires,” she said.

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“We have an aging farmer demographic and we are also facing a really high cost of land.”

- DARCY SMITH

the B.C. Land Matching program, which offers personalized support for farmers and landowners who are considering leasing their land to young farmers. (Smith serves as land matcher for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.)

After launching the initiative as a pilot program in Metro Vancouver in 2016, Young

Agrarians expanded it across southern B.C.; there are now five dedicated land managers in B.C. So far, Young Agrarians is not considering establishing a dedicated land manager in the Sea to Sky. But Smith said that with the right local government support, it’s something that the organization would consider. “We know a lot of people are interested in farming in the Sea to Sky corridor. It’s a beautiful region that’s close to market; that makes it very appealing to farmers,” said Smith.

A land managers located elsewhere would still be eager to work with any farmers and landowners who happen to live in the Sea to Sky, added Smith.

“A land matcher might not be able to go out and visit someone’s farm or meet with farmers and land owners in the Sea to Sky, but they can absolutely call us,” said Smith.

You can learn more about the Young Agrarians here: youngagrarians.org.

And if you can happen to have some extra property you would like to see put to good use by a farmer, Smith encourages you to reach out directly to her at land@ youngagrarians.org. n

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Massive landslide on Joffre Peak NO ONE HURT, BUT ACCESS TO KEITH’S HUT IMPACTED

BY ALYSSA NOEL BC PARKS is asking the public to avoid the area around Keith’s Hut after a large landslide on the northeast face of Joffre Peak last Sunday, May 12.

“Access to the winter and summer routes have been impacted,” BC Parks officials said in an email. “For the safety of the public, BC Parks requests that hikers avoid the trail to Keith’s Hut at this time.”

When asked if the government will restore access to the area, they said, “That will be determined upon conclusion of the investigation and assessments provide us a better understanding of what will be required.”

The slide happened some time overnight and no one appears to have been hurt in it, said Sarah Morgan, emergency program manager with the SquamishLillooet Regional District. “We’re aware of a pretty massive-looking landslide. To the best of our knowledge, there was no one in the path of it. (That’s) according to

Pemberton Search and Rescue,” she said.

Neither Highway 99 (Duffey Lake Road) nor the popular hiking trail in Joffre Lakes Provincial Park were impacted, said the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. “...The slide did not go that way,” according to an email from ministry officials. “There is another trail that is used in the summer into the Cerise area that has in all likelihood been impacted given the size of the landslide, however it is still very early in the assessment phase.

Ministry staff will be assessing the area in the coming days.”

No vehicles were seen at the Cerise Creek highway pullout, which accesses Keith’s Hut the area, they said.

Officials are currently investigating the size of the slide and what caused it. “Information will be forthcoming upon further investigation by staff from all agencies involved and we do not have a timeline for conclusion of the investigation,” BC Parks said in the email. n

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New de-icing technology could make short work of ice-covered windshields DISCOVERY HAS RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS

BY JOEL BARDE WHILE DE-ICING things can be a real pain, it’s considered an inevitability of living in a cold climate. Yet according to an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, it doesn’t have to be.

“It sort of goes against everything that people have thought (for) the last 80 or so years—which is quite fun,” explained Kevin Golovin of the new anti-ice coating he helped develop.

The coating is a new class of surfaces called low interfacial toughness (LIT) materials that allow people to shed ice from large areas using little effort.

Golovin said LIT materials can be fabricated from commonplace paints and plastics, but possess superior performance against leading anti-icing materials in

DE-ICING A new technology, developed by a

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different applications such as de-icing power lines, aviation wings and and even in complex shapes, such as ice trays.

Cracks that form on the material easily propagate, making it easy to de-ice large surfaces. “I liken it to dominos, in the

works, Golvin suggested envisioning a horizontal piece of aluminum with ice formed on its surface: By moving it vertically, the weight of the ice will send the ice crashing to the ground.

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“It sort of goes against everything that people have thought (for) the last 80 or so years—which is quite fun. ” - KEVIN GOLOVIN

fact that, all you need to do is push down one domino and then your work is done,” explained Golovin. “It doesn’t matter how many dominos (there are)—the size doesn’t matter.”

The technology is thought to have sweeping potential in both the commercial and residential realms.

When asked to describe how well it

recently got a major endorsement, having been published in Science, a leading peerreviewed academic journal.

“The fact that we were able to do something so new is why they were interested,” said Golovin. “It just highlights how somewhat revolutionary the topic is.”

In the article, the authors highlight the fact that over the last eight years, scientists

have used one measure—ice adhesion strength—to characterize the bonding of ice. Yet in their work, they focus on a new measure, called “interfacial toughness” that they feel is far more relevant.

The public is likely to see the new technology in the automatic ice machines in fridges first, said Golovin. They operate by pouring water into a mould, which subsequently freezes. But in order to release the ice, the moulds have to be warmed up—a major energy drain.

“With these materials, you can actually just turn the mould upside down while keeping it cold, and (the ice) will just fall out,” said Golovin.

As for windshields with the technology, that’s something that could be down the road, said Golovin. “The fun thing would be, if you did put it on your windshield, you would just have to scrape out a tiny corner, and the entire windshield would be de-iced,” he said with a laugh.

The research, in partnership with the University of Michigan, was funded by the US Office of Naval Research, the US Department of Defense and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. n

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located at the base, called Teton Village. It is supposed to help relieve distress.

Kathie Chandler, who uses crystals in a holistic healing practice at Wilson, a hamlet near the ski area, tells the News&Guide that she believes she has detected a different energy in Teton Village since the crystals were placed there. “They’re intensely powerful and intensely huge.”

A RECORD PRICE FOR LAND SALE AT ENTRANCE TO BANFF CANMORE, Alberta – Two residential lots along the Bow River in Canmore, at the gateway to Banff National Park, recently sold for $6 million.

That’s believed to be a record for residential land in Canmore, reports the Rocky Mountain Outlook. The previous high-market was $4.3 million at a site being redeveloped into townhouses and condos.

These two vacant lots have 64 metres of river view frontage as well as unencumbered

AFTER A BIG FIRE, FIGURING OUT ELECTRICAL RESILIENCE BASALT, Colo. – Brainstorming has begun in Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley after a 5,058 hectare fire that nearly caused Snowmass Village, portions of Aspen, and all the surrounding areas to lose electricity on the July 4 weekend last year.

The Lake Christine Fire had taken out three transmission lines, and flames were licking up a wooden pole of the fourth and final transmission line near Basalt when firefighters arrived.

Holy Cross Energy, the primary electrical co-operative, has partnered with Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) to explore how to make the Aspen area more resilient not just in the event of wildfire but in many situations.

Consider gas pumps, which require electricity to operate. Could dedicated solar and battery storage be used to provide backup power, allowing customers to continue to pump gas during an outage?

Microgrids represent another opportunity. They would allow each community or neighborhood to retain power independently in the case of a grid power outage. The project will likely focus on designing a pilot microgrid in a small region that already contains generating assets, such as near a solar farm. For example, a solar farm is proposed in the Woody Creek area east of Aspen, where the writer Hunter Thompson used to hang out.

In a post, the Rocky Mountain Institute pointed out that resilience is not just about emergency preparedness, but also should take into account a range of considerations from blue sky to black-sky days. This core concept was reflected in many of the ideas that were developed at a workshop conducted in early April.

Many first responders and other community organizations reported having diesel or natural gas backup generators.

This provides an effective and simple way of ensuring the lights stay on, but most stakeholders reported they only get used about 30 minutes in a typical year. Solar coupled with storage could be used year round, not just for emergencies.

Another example of resiliency, according to RMI, is improved energy efficiency. Making buildings more efficient lessens the electricity needed to keep them up and running during an emergency or outage.

This was the first principle espoused

by RMI founder Amory Lovins beginning after the Arab oil embargoes of the 1970s.

He founded RMI in the service territory of Holy Cross Energy, at Old Snowmass. RMI offices several years ago were moved to a state-of-the-art building in Basalt. It is very, very energy efficient. n

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JACKSON, WYO. – Two crystals can be found at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, an attempt to produce healing and protectiveness at the resort. They were placed there last winter indirectly because of the retirement of Jerry Blann, the long-term chief executive of the ski area.

“We named a (run) after him, Jerry’s Way, but that got me thinking: what would I want as my legacy on the mountain?”

Connie Kemmerer, the resort’s co-owner, told the Jackson Hole News&Guide.

About the same time, she was introduced to Marta Barreras, a Hawaiibased feng shui master who had worked since 2015 with Rob Deslauriers. Deslauriers is a ski mountaineer of note (he has skied from the summit of Mt. Everest) and a real estate agent in Jackson Hole, a valley frequented by an uncommon number of billionaires. He also is a crystal user.

One thing led to another and ultimately a smoky quartz, a stone believed to help with letting go, was placed at Solitude Station, a two-minute ride up the gondola from the base. The larger crystal, a 1,361 kg chunk of milky white quartz, mined in Brazil, was

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BY LESLIE ANTHONY Climate Change Canada to answer the how and why of climate change in this country, and what we can expect for the future under both low- and high-emissions scenarios.

Evidence that Earth has experienced general warming since the mid-20th century as a result of human activities is overwhelming; these effects include increased surface air temperatures, seasurface temperature, and ocean heat content.

In addition, sea level has risen due to melting ice and the warming-induced expansion of ocean waters. Empirically, these changes can only be explained by accounting for human alteration of the land surface and the buildup of atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) and aerosol. In both current and future considerations, the key changes for Canadians to understand are in temperature, precipitation, weather extremes, snow and ice, and freshwater availability.

Temperature has increased in all regions of Canada and surrounding oceans. Although comprehensive regional information is available, in some cases back to the 1800s, nationwide records were only collected beginning in 1948. Since then, our annual average temperature has warmed by about 1.7°C, with higher increases in the North (about 2.3°C), the Prairies, and northern B.C. In all regions, the greatest warming has occurred in winter. For all seasons, the climate is projected to further warm under all plausible emission scenarios over the next two decades. Although it’s hoped that immediate and continuing efforts to reduce GHGs will lower the rate of additional warming beyond this time frame, only a low-emission scenario is consistent with holding global average temperature increase to below 2˚C, in line with the Paris Agreement; this requires global emissions to peak almost immediately, with rapid reductions thereafter, an outcome whose likelihood is zero.

Annual precipitation has increased in all regions since 1948, with relatively larger increases in northern Canada and parts of Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. Warming has also reduced snowfall as a proportion of total precipitation in Southern Canada, while seasonal snow accumulation has declined country-wide over the period 1981 to 2015.

In future, annual and winter precipitation

is projected to increase in all regions, with larger relative changes for the North, and a decrease in southern food-producing areas under a high-emission scenario.

Weather extremes are consistent with the increase in mean temperature: extreme heat is now hotter, while extreme cold is less frigid.

Warming, drought and thinner snowpacks have led to increased risk of extreme wildfires in Western Canada. In future, extreme heat will become more frequent and intense, increasing the severity of drought and the risk of wildfire. Flooding in specific areas results from a number of factors, some of which may be tied to a warming climate but are, in any event, unpredictable. In contrast, more intense rainfalls will certainly increase flood risk in urban areas.

The most coherent picture of a warming climate (and most familiar to Whistlerites) can be seen in snow and ice features, and includes decreases in snow cover, duration of seasonal lake ice in the Arctic, and summer sea ice extent, as well as higher rates of glacier melt and permafrost thaw. Because further warming is now unavoidable, these trends will continue.

Seasonal availability of freshwater is also changing. Warmer winters and earlier snowmelt are combining to produce higher winter flows in rivers, while smaller snowpacks and loss of glacier ice will combine to produce lower summer flows and, ultimately, shortages. Despite more precipitation in some places, warmer summers in future will increase evaporation of surface water and further contribute to reduced water availability.

... the combined effects of widespread warming are already evident in many parts of Canada ...

Globally, oceans have not only warmed, but become more acidic and less oxygenated, and Canadian maritime areas mirror this. Coastal flooding is expected to increase in many areas due to a combination of global sea-level rise and local land subsidence or uplift.

In summary, the combined effects of widespread warming are already evident in many parts of Canada, and will accelerate and intensify into the future. Further warming can only be limited if, in the next few decades, Canada and the rest of the world reduce carbon emissions to near zero, and also reduce emissions of other greenhouse gases substantially. Science tells us this is a critical period for the planet; living in it makes it our responsibility to ensure that this happens.

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OUTSIDER

An early-season biking checklist AFTER A SATISFACTORY finish to winter and a belt of sunburn-inducing weather the last few weeks, it’s well and truly time to fire up the two-wheeled activities.

The Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens (drumroll please…) tomorrow! While folks have been pedalling their bikes in Squamish and Pemberton for months now—and talking about it just as much—the bike park opening its gates has long signified the kickoff to

BY VINCE SHULEY mountain-bike season in Whistler. Keeners have already started probing out from the valley floor, some getting rewarded with hero dirt singletrack, some getting skunked with an afternoon of hike-a-biking and soggy shoes. That’s spring for you.

It’s also the time to be getting your bike in order. For the lucky ones getting new bikes—congratulations! You are now the owner of a depreciating asset. If you’ve emptied your bank account on the purchase, consider throwing an extra hundred bucks at frame protection. Locally owned RideWrap now have a space in Function Junction where its techs will install custom wrap kits on your bike’s frame or you can

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elect to apply it yourself (personally I’ve had mediocre results at best with the DIY option). This will help carry the resale value of your bike down the track.

Your frame might be a little beat and still working optimally, but what about the components? There’s nothing worse than a sticky drivetrain that skips or ghost-shifts when cranking up Lord of the Squirrels (which isn’t open yet, by the way). A good bike tech can usually get your drivetrain shifting smoothly but they will be honest when it’s on the way out. Replace the front chainring, chain, cassette at the same time so it all meshes as it wears in or you could be

especially if—like me—you don’t always ride the smoothest line through the rock garden. Installing foam cores can be a pain (literally and figuratively) but once you get the trick it’s not so hard. YouTube will give you the answers. Seating tubeless tires requires a sudden burst of compressed air to seat the tire bead, so if you don’t have a special floor pump with a compression chamber, once you have your tires on the rims, take them to a bike shop and they can inflate with a compressor.

Brakes can be one of the more temperamental components on mountain bikes. You might find after your bike has

If you want to lighten or liven your bike with a moderate investment for the season, consider a new pair of wheels and/or going tubeless. back where you started in a couple of months.

If you want to lighten or liven your bike with a moderate investment for the season, consider a new pair of wheels and/ or going tubeless. It took me years to get around to ridding myself of tubes and the inevitable pinch flats, but after coming off the rough-as-guts Pemberton trails flatfree for a season, I’ll never go back. Many tubeless riders are now opting for a foam core insert in the rear tire to prevent rim damage from big hits. While not cheap, I’ll attest these foam-hoop inserts do work,

been hanging up in the shed for the winter that your brakes feel slow and squishy.

This is air working itself into your brake lines but is fixed by a quick brake bleed (easier and way less messy for the shop to do it). Check your brake pads and replace them if there is less than half a millimetre of pad left (Shimano recommendation), or total thickness of pad and backing plate is less than 3mm (SRAM recommendation).

Letting them wear down more than that will require another brake bleed when you replace the pads. For Whistler riding and

especially the bike park, stick to metal (sintered) pads. They whine in the wet but wear longer and fade less on the enormous descents that we’re lucky enough to have in this valley.

Lastly, make sure to throw some money at the trails this spring. They don’t fix themselves, especially when overzealous bros start hacking into them before they’ve sufficiently dried out. Even if you don’t ride the Toonies, every trail rider in Whistler should buy their WORCA membership ($60 for adults). Not only does it fund trail building and maintenance, WORCA is the lobbying power for Whistler mountain bikers. Without it, we wouldn’t have a lot of trails including Lord of the Squirrels or any of the future Sproatt Alpine project. If you want to keep riding new trails and want to see the older ones stay in decent shape over the seasons, 60 bucks really isn’t that much to ask.

Speaking of the Toonies, the first race kicks off today! Drop-in registration is now $5 (well overdue, North Shore Mountain Bike Association switched to Fiver nights years ago) but you can still pay $2 per race if you buy a Toonie season pass. A no-brainer for the regulars.

We’ve had a spectacular prologue to summer. Get your checklists done and start rolling.

Shred well.

Vince Shuley’s finances are currently tied up in several mountain bikes. For questions, comments or suggestions for The Outsider email vince@vinceshuley.com or Instagram @whis_vince. n

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FEATURE STORY Back home in Australia last year, his wild mane of black hair—was apparent, them, even when they are bitterly cold.

Munro, 22, took a job in construction, and his battered jacket and pants looked “Over a long time, my body has built up a started saving money, and hatched his like they had been through a war. tolerance against cold water,” he says. “I’ve plan. With Whistler Blackcomb’s purchase Over the course of the season, Munro put it in colder and colder water over my by ski-resort conglomerate Vail Resorts, rode at some of the most exclusive ski years—in various parts of the world.” and the introduction of the Epic Pass—the resorts in North America, rubbing shoulders During his trip, he only got kicked out of company’s multi-resort ski pass—he would with high-flyers and fellow ski bums alike. one place. He had just turned in for the night be able to ride at all 18 North American Vail “I know how to do everything on the cheap,” in Bend, Ore. when an officer knocked on the Resorts properties, as well as numerous he says. “People look at me funny when I’m back door, then handed him an exclusion others it has reciprocal agreements with brushing my teeth in the bathroom in the order. “He could have made it for any park, and enjoy all the snowboarding he could fit morning and whatnot.” but he was a nice guy, and just excluded me into a season. Moreover, with a Mountain from (the) one park,” recalls Munro, grateful Collective Pass (another multi-resort pass for the officer’s compassion. offering), Munro could ride two days at 22 more resorts, including Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole and Revelstoke Mountain.

In an effort to save money, Munro crashed in So, last November—after a one-and- his van every night of his trip. a-half-year hiatus—Munro returned to One night, in Banff, it hit -17 Celsius, If you’re living out of your van, you need to Whistler and crashed at a friend’s while and everything froze—it was so cold he had find ways to occupy your time after the hill he looked for a van to buy. Then he hit the to “defrost his boots” with the dashboard shuts down, and Munro found that shopping road, embarking on a road trip through heater. “And even then, they were still (but rarely buying anything) was a good way Western Canada and the United States to pretty cold,” he says. to burn time and meet locals. snowboard as much as possible. In total, he The only time he paid for shelter—or at At a Best Buy outside of Park City, Utah, skied 127 days at 30 resorts—and kept his least a form of it—was in Aspen, when it hit he met an employee who “turned out to be spending to the bare minimum.

-21 C. “I thought that that was maybe a little a military child.”

“I’ve just realized I’m an upper-class too cold—so I paid a couple bucks to sleep The next thing he knew, the man took homeless person who … just puts ski clothes in an underground car park to get away Munro to the Park City Gun Range, where he over my PJs and (goes) snowboarding from the cold.” let him shoot his .45-calibre handgun, and every day living in my van,” he wrote on Munro believes that growing up in an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle. “And then he Facebook at the end of last December. “My Murwillumbah, an Australian town of paid for me to use a fully automatic XCR-L hair is always knotted and messed up. Probs about 9,000 people, prepared him for the rifle,” recalls Munro. “The gun range had to gonna end up with shit natural dreads.” chilly nights. The hilly New South Wales have a special licence to be able to own it.”

When Pique met with Munro in April, a community is surrounded by rivers and Munro figures the guy wanted to give natural dread—hanging from the back of creeks, and Munro likes to spend time in him a sense of what it’s like to live in a Red State, where you can “pretty much get any gun you want and have concealed firearms and whatnot.”

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toughest in Vail, which Munro described as the “most ski-bum-unfriendly” resort he visited. Drawing on advice from a long-time instructor he met in Park City, Munro crashed at a “shopping centre” on the outskirts of town. “All the buses in Vail are free—so as long as you can find the free parking, then you can get into Vail for free,” he says.

While cognizant of the fact he wouldn’t be able to ski at so many top-tier resorts if it weren’t for the seemingly inexorable consolidation of the ski industry, Munro believes that the trend could have downsides. Personally, he began to feel that one resort felt like the next.

One thing he sees as a symbol of that homogenization is the uniforms ski-resort employees wear. Many of the Vail Resorts properties Munro visited used the same sort of outfits (with different logos). “There’s no flavour to it,” says Munro, of a sartorial trend he hopes never comes to Whistler.

“There’s no individuality.”

Multi-resort passes can also redirect skiers to quieter resorts, frustrating locals who may have moved to them for their more low-key ambiance. That’s the case in Crested Butte, Colo., according to Munro, where locals are “not very happy” and are contending with “excessive lines”

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since Crested Butte Mountain Resort was might not seem like nothing, it includes added to the Vail Resorts portfolio back in insurance as well as pricey flights to and September 2018. from Australia.

The Epic Locals Pass—a slightly more He comes by his thrift honestly, having restrictive Vail Resorts pass offering— travelled extensively with his parents, often allows unlimited skiing at Crested Butte, to developing countries. meaning that the resort saw tons of “Since my dad is a surf bum and my visitations during the busy winter season mom knows how to travel cheap … I’ve when the other Colorado resorts were learned how to do everything on the cheap restricted, says Munro. from a young age” he explains.

Locals are now finding themselves His big tip (and this won’t come as a competing with “utter Jerrys” on their surprise to anyone around Whistler) is to once-quiet mountain, he believes. It all “not party all the time.” simply adds “more stress on (workers) who “You need to be fickle with your money are just not getting enough money as it is.” when it comes to that sort of stuff. I have (There have been similar reports not gone out nightclubbing once this whole of frustration from Jackson Hole, where season,” he says. locals have attributed a double digit rise “Sure, if you’re going on a one-month in visitation in the 2018-19 season to the holiday and you got $20,000, you can go resort’s decision to join Alterra Mountain out every night and what not. But if you are Company’s Ikon pass—the main competitor trying to stretch $23,000 for five months, to the Epic Pass.) you can’t be going out and blowing $200 bucks on booze.”

In other words, live within your means, don’t buy “expensive meat,” and avoid buying the touristy stuff, explains Munro.

“I didn’t buy stickers at every resort.

Because if I bought stickers at 30 resorts, I Munro says that overall, he spent about would have spent a couple hundred dollars $23,000 on his trip. And while that figure just on stickers,” he says.

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Whistler—still his No. 1 In total, Munro estimated he got 30-plus powder days, with especially memorable days at Crested Butte and Park City.

But according to Munro, his favourite resort remains Whistler.

“Whistler is an actual proper town, where you can ski right from the top of the mountain and walk straight into the village,” he says.

And unlike many of the other resorts he visited, Whistler has a vibrant nightlife that isn’t “dead” after 4 p.m.

Moreover, despite its affordability problems, Munro feels that Whistler has a good selection of food and entertainment options for seasonal workers who, like him, need to find ways to stretch their money.

“Without the seasonal workers, there would be no town,” says Munro, adding that he wasn’t able to grab a cheap slice at many of the resorts he visited. “I couldn’t just go out and get a cheap snack like Fat Tony’s or Misty Mountain or anything like that—you pretty much had to buy a proper meal somewhere." n

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Unusual for Whistler, this was the serious fallout of an after-hours bar fight turned potentially fatal.

Emergency staff were roused from sleep and the small Whistler clinic, which closes every night at 10 p.m., kicked into high gear.

One patient was bleeding profusely and rapidly declining.

With helicopters grounded due to weather, there was nothing to do but frantically work to keep one man alive, and tend to the two other stabbing victims who also had significant wounds, as help rushed up from the city.

The team used “autotransfusion” as part of its resuscitation, whereby blood that was bleeding into his chest cavity was drained by inserting a chest tube, collected in a chamber, and then transfused back into his circulation, which helped save his life.

Whistler’s healthcare centre has one small trauma room—although an adjacent room can also be used for trauma— measuring 4.5 by four metres, or 18 square metres (less than 200 sq. ft.). This is Whistler’s Ground Zero for serious ski and mountain biking injuries, increasingly complex snowmobiling injuries, backcountry accidents and after-hours fights that can go from serious to critical in the blink of an eye.

For the past two years, doctors and other health advocates have been lobbying for a larger trauma room to accommodate the unique nature of the trauma cases that

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generally sustain a single injury, while bike-park riders are more likely to come in with multiple injuries—including head injuries, chest traumas, pelvic, limb and organ injuries, etc.—sustained in the same incident.”- Matt Kieltyka

pass through the small centre en route to emergency rooms in the city, and the modern equipment needed to save lives.

There is even a commitment to fundraise for the trauma room in place thanks to the Whistler Health Care Foundation—but so far there has been a lack of action from the local health authority. “(The trauma room) is used several times a week,” says Dr. Bruce Mohr, Vancouver

Coastal Health’s (VCH) local medical director at the WHCC. “It’s really difficult to run a trauma well. It’s too crowded in there.

“The problem is: It was built 25 years ago.”

That was before the days of bedside ultrasound, portable X-ray and electronicrecords machines, all of which take up vital working space. The centre was also built before the days of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and long before Whistler hosted

3 million visitors annually, many of those pushing their limits in their thirst for adventure, particularly in the summer.

“Typically we see higher acuity in the summer because of the multi-trauma nature of injuries from the bike park,” says Matt Kieltyka, public affairs specialist with VCH. “Skiers and snowboarders generally sustain a single injury, while bike-park riders are more likely to come in with multiple injuries—including head injuries, chest traumas, pelvic, limb and organ injuries, etc.—sustained in the same incident.”

With the bike park opening this weekend (May 17), the team at the WHCC is bracing for another busy summer coming on the heels of a challenging winter punctuated with deadly and near-death trauma cases in that small, unassuming room.

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More than 21,000 people pass through Whistler’s emergency department every year. There are days when up to 140 patients can come through the doors in varying degrees of need, from mangled bikers to sick infants.

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Less than 24 hours after BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) rolled out a new initiative to provide emergency blood supply to trauma patients, a team of critical care paramedics was dispatched to Whistler to help those stabbing victims.

The team arrived with fresh blood, straight from the state-of-the-art coolers at their ambulance station, located at the South Terminal of the Vancouver International Airport.

Blood has never been delivered this way before; too many environmental, legal and logistical hurdles to cross. Until this year. Now, new technology means blood can stay in coolers at a consistent temperature for 96 hours, making it possible to be transported up and down the highway with these specialized paramedics via ground or air.

That was lifesaving news for the stabbing victim in Whistler, who was transferred from the healthcare centre into the ambulance and rushed back down to the city.

By the time he arrived at Vancouver General Hospital, he had been given eight units of blood, or about 80 per cent his total blood. Each unit is a 500-millilitre bag and each person has roughly five litres of blood in their body depending on height, weight and muscle mass.

“Trauma patients need a large supply of blood,” says Dr. Steve Wheeler, medical director of Critical Care and Aviation Medicine at BCEHS. “If we can keep a patient alive to the trauma centre, it will make a big difference in their outcome and even how long they stay in hospital. This program is going to save many lives.”

The patient walked into the Whistler Health Care Centre 10 days after his life-or-death journey down the highway by ambulance to have his staples removed.

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resuscitations in the centre and a further 1,069 patients classified as emergency who may have passed through the trauma room.

Dr. Emilie Joos is a trauma surgeon at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH).

She is on the tail end of some of the The fate of Whistler’s trauma room rests traumas that start on a hot and dusty day with VCH, the regional health authority in the bike park or a powder-filled day on with jurisdiction from Vancouver and Whistler’s peak, much like the 29-year- Richmond up the Sea to Sky Highway to old snowboarder with a ruptured aorta Whistler and the Sunshine Coast. who was hovering between life and death While Whistler’s small trauma room is when he eventually arrived on her trauma on VCH’s radar, no decisions have been room table in January. made on any improvements or possible The snowboarder lived despite the expansions, such as knocking out a wall massive odds stacked against him—his to make the room bigger. Whistler, albeit outcome a result of the intervention by a cash cow for the health authority with its highly trained healthcare providers influx of out-of-country patients, is but one working in concert with the on-hill doctor small cog in the multimillion-dollar VCH to the emergency team in Whistler to the wheel. And while it sees a disproportionate surgical team in Vancouver. amount of trauma, the WHCC remains “It doesn’t mean that we can’t improve,” classed as a small, rural health centre. says Joos.

“Vancouver Coastal Health is currently “From our perspective, if you compared in discussions with staff and physicians at (Whistler’s trauma room) to a Level 1 the Whistler Health Care Centre and other trauma room like ours (at Vancouver partners about the trauma room at the General Hospital), it’s very, very different.

WHCC,” writes Kieltyka at VCH in an email. “(Whistler’s) is very small and cramped.” “Because this engagement is still ongoing, She explains that the average trauma we haven’t made a final decision on the room has a lead physician running the design or cost of any potential expansion case and typically three nurses (one for IVs, and cannot provide you with specifics at another for retrieving medication and then this time. Determining the best option ideally a third nurse to chart). Others may for patient care is the most important come and go throughout the course of the consideration for any plan moving forward.” case: an X-ray technician, for example, or As VCH continues to engage stakeholders, maybe an ECG technician. the board of the Whistler Health Care In addition, there are all the machines Foundation has made the decision to help— in the room, not the least of which is the when the time comes. The not-for-profit EMR, the Electronic Medical Records foundation has played a critical role in the apparatus. In recent years, the WHCC delivery of healthcare in Whistler over the switched from paper records to electronic years, successfully fundraising $1 million 25

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“I know they are a clinic. But they function like an emergency (department).”- Shannon Chestnut records and the machines are big and bulky. years ago to help construct the WHCC and They need to be in the room during an its helipad. In the ensuing years, it has come active resuscitation because that’s how the to the table with more—$728,000 for a CT medical team orders things. scanner, $160,000 to upgrade the helipad, Dr. Shannon Chestnut is a doctor on and $50,000 for the orthopedic operating ski patrol as well as the lead physician for room at the Squamish Hospital.

Vancouver Coastal Health’s (VCH) Coastal Chair of the foundation, Sandra Cameron, Simulation Program. As such, she’s familiar says the trauma room issues have been with Whistler’s unique trauma cases and part of board discussions for a while now. how they are treated.

The trauma room is clearly a staff priority, “They see some pretty serious trauma up and the foundation is listening. Cameron there,” she says. confirms it would support upgrades and a Chestnut has run simulation programs renovation to the trauma room once VCH in Whistler—interactive learning programs gives the nod. It will work with stakeholders using high-tech mannequins to create to establish a fundraising campaign. emergency scenarios that “simulate” reality.

“Considering the nature of our What the Whistler simulations reveal is population, who are regularly living the lack of space, with staff having to crawl and playing hard outdoors and have the on the floor, navigating chords as they work propensity to push the limits of skiing, on patients. snowboarding and mountain biking, it is For active resuscitations, notes inevitable that trauma is a disproportionate Chestnut, doctors need space on both element of our Health Care Center (sic) sides of the patient’s bed. The medical cases,” she said in a March email. team needs to have proper flow in and “Therefore the need to continually stay at out of the room as blood and medical the forefront of emergency medicine is equipment is delivered. mandatory. Having a Trauma Room that is “I know they are a clinic,” she adds. fully functional and equipped with the best “But they function like an emergency possible state of the art equipment is the (department).” collective goal.” n

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ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW FOR AGRICULTURAL CANNABIS PRODUCTION

Pursuant to Section 464 of the Local Government Act this is to provide notice of intent of the Squamish Lillooet Regional District to amend Electoral Area D Zoning Bylaw No. 1350-2016 in a manner consistent with Electoral Area D Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1135-2013.

Public Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 467 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be waived regarding the following bylaw: 1.

Squamish Lillooet Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 1350-2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1613-2019

PURPOSE OF BYLAW 1613-2019: The Squamish Lillooet Regional District needs to update all the Electoral Area zoning bylaws to align with the recent amendments to the Agricultural Land Commission Act (ALCA) and Regulation that came into force on July 13, 2018. These amendment bylaws seek to incorporate the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) Order in Council 380/2018 changes which allow for agricultural cannabis production in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).

Proposed Zoning Amendment Amendment Bylaw 1613-2019 sees the addition of agricultural cannabis production as a permitted use in the Agriculture Zones. Operations that meet the ALC requirements for farm use (i.e. soil based) are now defined as agricultural cannabis production and are permitted on a parcel of any size in the ALR. Operations that do not meet the ALC requirements for designation as farm use continue to fall under the cannabis production facility definition, and will require a non-farm use application to the ALC, as per the ALCA and Regulation.

The following amendments are proposed for the Squamish Lillooet Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 1350-2016: A new definition of Agriculture is proposed.

A new definition of Cannabis Production, Agricultural is proposed.

Agricultural Cannabis production is to be permitted on all AGR zoned parcels.

These zoning amendments will apply to all lands in Electoral Area D. • • •

INFORMATION & SUBMISSIONS? A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant background documents may be inspected at the Regional District office, 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton, BC, during office hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm from May 6, 2019 to May 21, 2019 not including weekends and statutory holidays or on the SLRD website at www. slrd.bc.ca/inside-slrd/notices.

A copy of the Board resolution waiving the public hearing is available for public inspection along with a copy of Bylaw No. 1613-2019 as set out in this notice.

Third reading and adoption of Amendment Bylaw No. 1613-2019 is scheduled for May 22, 2019. All persons who believe that their interests are affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws.

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They are Premonstratensians, a Roman Catholic order also called the White Canons because of the colour of their clothing, who established a community here in the 1800s. They were expelled when French anti-clerical laws came into effect and driven further into exile during the German occupation of the First World War; they returned in 1923.

It is an enchanting and tranquil place, belying its 1,000-year history fraught with religious oppression and political persecution against Benedictine monks, Hieronymites, Augustinian friars and others who practiced spirituality here.

Our journey through Provence is providing fascinating insight into how religious wars shaped French culture, balanced with the simple pleasure of riding through fragrant pine forests and exploring

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TRAVEL & ADVENTURE charming villages, like Remy de Provence.

We stop at the weekly market, where craftspeople sell lovely linens, hand-carved olive-wood boards and ceramic bowls glazed to look like lavender fields.

The food section is a work of art: plump figs, radiant radishes and glowing tomatoes, sausages and cheeses and fat loaves of bread. There are enormous slabs of nougat, fluffy as clouds and laden with roasted pistachios and almonds, in flavours like caramel and framboise. I envision grabbing armfuls of items and, in the evening, bodychecking the British cook out of our vacation accommodation barge galley and installing my sister, who is an excellent chef, to create a dinner worthy of our locale.

Instead, I get back on my bike to pedal hard up a narrow road carved into cliffs with hairpin turns and grades of up to eight per cent to Beaux de Provence. It has a spectacular position in the Alpilles Mountains, set atop a rocky outcrop that is crowned with a ruined castle. And it has 22 “historic monuments.” No wonder it is officially classified as one of the most beautiful towns in France.

But it is so overrun with tourists (my group included) that it almost doesn’t seem real. Only about 30 people live in the upper part of Beaux and less than 500 in the whole commune. It hosts more than 1.5 million visitors a year, giving it the feel of an open air museum.

More appealing is the nearby Carrieres de Lumieres: limestone quarries transformed into a stunning multimedia theatre. We walk into a dark, chilly, massive set of spaces in which 100 projectors display constantly changing images over 6,000 square metres of quarry walls, floor and ceiling and surround sound plays complementary music.

Works by 16th century artists are set to Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” (a perfect pairing with Archimboldo’s paintings called The Seasons, which feature faces composed of fruits and vegetables) and then Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.”

It packs a sensory punch.

Still, I notice a few people in our group nod off; we have cycled many kilometres today. And there are 30 kms more to go to reach Arles. To get through town to the river where our barge awaits, we navigate rushhour traffic, roundabouts with horn-blasting drivers who hog the road (I can feel the heat of car engines on my legs) and, when there is no shoulder at all, compete with pedestrians and dogs on the crowded sidewalks. A few

people fall down but luckily suffer only minor scrapes and bruised egos.

I never thought I’d be so happy to see Caprice! I nibble some nougat to calm my nerves.

A local guide takes us on an entertaining walk around Arles, a thriving city during the height of the Roman Empire. The amphitheatre built in 90 AD was big enough to hold 20,000 good Romans to watch gladiatorial battles and chariot races.

According to our guide, losing gladiators weren’t always killed—unless the crowd urged the winner’s owner to ask for the death. A brutal spectacle, as ancient Roman philosopher Seneca said.

Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, Vincent van Gogh painted it in its current incarnation as a bullfighting arena.

We see many places that inspired van Gogh’s masterpieces in the last years of his short life, including the hospital where he went after chopping off his ear and sending it to his mistress; she was not amused. And the café that inspired Le Café le Soir. The cafe is vibrant yellow now—to match the painting—but who knows what hue it really was back then. Van Gogh was known to imbibe large amounts of absinthe, which could have affected his perception of colours. (His addiction also contributed to his lack of popularity amongst the locals, who were already horrified by his heavily Dutch-accented French, his scraggily beard and lack of personal hygiene.)

Our last couple of cycling days take us through the protected wet lands of Camargue, which borders the Mediterranean Sea. We ride through salt water lagoons, mounds of maritime pines and immense groves of sycamores. We see black bulls, which are bred for fighting; the famous wild white horses, one of the oldest breeds in the world; and marshes filled with flamingoes.

Once back on the barge, we cruise for a few hours (getting stuck at one point!) to our final destination: Aigues Mortes (Dead Waters), France’s most perfectly preserved walled town. We stroll enchanting serpentine streets, eat ice cream in flavours of violet and lavender and ride the antique carousel.

When it’s time to depart the barge, we’re sad to say goodbye to our new-found cycling friends. But we are not unhappy to take leave of our tiny cabin or the British cook. Bye, bye, bateau. A bien tot, Provence.

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BY DAN FALLOON WOMEN WILL HAVE two additional opportunities to compete during Crankworx Whistler from Aug. 9 to 18.

The festival announced on May 14 that the Clif Speed and Style event will feature a women’s division for the first time when it runs on Aug. 16. As well, immediately afterward will be the Best Trick contest, being held for the first time since 2013. It was always held as a men’s event in prior years.

Crankworx Events Inc. general manager Darren Kinnaird said he was inspired by the athletes speaking during Crankworx’s Women in Action Sports panel and, sensing a hope for women to eventually line up in the premier event, Red Bull Joyride, looked to implement some first steps to being more welcoming to women in freeride events.

“We wanted to have an event that invited the freeride women into Crankworx, and that was something that we could replicate across the tour,” he said. “We see it as the first step in the progression towards women competing in full-blown FMB (Freeride Mountain Bike Association) slopestyle events down the road.”

Crankworx took a small step in 2018, welcoming the first women’s Jump Jam to

NEXT LEVEL Caroline Buchanan applauds

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Whistler; however, it is difficult to host at its other stops in Rotorua, New Zealand and Innsbruck, Austria.

Kinnaird said providing the proper opportunity is important, and with the event relocating from the Boneyard to a new, as-yetundisclosed location for 2019, he explained there will be separate courses for women and men. The festival allowed women to try out for the dual speed and style event in Rotorua, New Zealand in March, but the jumps were too big to land safely.

While Kinnaird expects some of the Crankworx World Tour stalwarts like Caroline Buchanan to test their hands in dual speed and style, he anticipates it will provide a platform for a plethora of new names and faces.

Buchanan, a longtime Crankworx juggernaut, is eager to see the festival become welcoming of women riders who can do more than race.

“There are girls out there now that are starting to push their style element in mountain biking,” Buchanan said in a release. “Obviously, slopestyle has been massive for the men and the progression has been huge, so to open that pathway for women is crucial. I’m all for it, 100 per cent.”

The field, however, will primarily be made up of athletes invited from the brandnew Women’s Slopestyle Tour (WST) and from local events organized by Lisa Mason of the Women’s Freeride Movement (WFM).

“It’s really going to help give us an international space to showcase our skills.

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When WFM first started in 2010, it had a network of about 100 riders; in less than a decade, Mason said that number has increased more than twentyfold. With that level of interest, she explained that while creating events is great to see, a commitment to keep them around longterm is also necessary to help those in the grassroots.

“We really need to have a consistent platform for ladies to compete on, so having annual events is a good way to go,” she said.

“The grassroots series to grow up to those events is extremely key, because not many people can jump from beginner to Joyride slopestyle.

“We need events that are going to help bridge that gap.”

Meanwhile, Stephanie Nychka, one of the WST’s founders, is glad to see the tour and its three events—the Little Big Bike Festival in California later this month, the Sugar Showdown in Washington state in July and the Big White Invitational in July—will serve as a feeder in its first year.

“It’s really exciting to be finally bringing a group of girls who, specifically, do this kind of riding, to a real event that’s recognized,” she said.

While the tour is new, Nychka explained, the events are already established—two of the three have been running for nearly a decade while the other is entering its third,

so they are organized and have sponsorship.

Still, creating a connection with the FMB and fulfilling its requirements takes plenty of work, especially since the tour has a skeleton crew of just four.

Nychka, who is based out of Calgary, noted that even with recent progress, women still face barriers in mountain biking that their male counterparts don’t, as many have additional access to infrastructure and opportunities.

Several women on the WST, she said, are often the only woman doing what they do in their area.

“There’s one from Colorado, one from Philly, one from Alberta,” she said. “All these women are training on their own, and that’s hard, too, because they’re always training with the men.

“I’ve been riding for 20 years and I’ve really only progressed a lot in the last two years because we had a bike park, an indoor bike park, introduced to Calgary … Unless you’re in the right place at the right time, it’s really, really hard to train for that kind of thing.”

Nychka is excited to see women’s slopestyle continue to grow, though she added that it will be years before they reach heights similar to what the top men are currently throwing down.

“Men got to the point a decade ago, maybe, and I’d say we’re 15 years behind that,” she said. “We didn’t get the encouragement at the start of slopestyle and so women dropped away as the men continued progressing at a

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Melamed returns to EWS podium WHISTLER RIDER HITS THIRD AT MADEIRA, PORTUGAL

BY DAN FALLOON FOR THE FIRST TIME since he stood atop the Enduro World Series (EWS) podium in Whistler in 2017, Jesse Melamed was in the medals.

He’d been close, with a fourth-place in Rotorua, New Zealand earlier this season, but to turn a near miss into a direct hit with a third-place showing felt gratifying for the 27-year-old.

“It’s a little bit of redemption,” he said.

“It feels good because I feel like I’ve done well this season. I got fourth in Rotorua.

Fourth is obviously amazing, I’m very proud of that, but it’s not on the podium.”

After what felt like a missed opportunity in Tasmania, Melamed took some time to regroup and rebounded with his bronze performance in Portugal.

Melamed rose throughout the weekend, starting with a 14th-place finish in the first stage but never missing the top 10 after that, winning stages 5 and 6 before taking consecutive third-place results to wrap the race. All told, he placed 38.58 seconds back of winner Martin Maes of Belgium.

Melamed explained that with riders crashing in the first few stages and posting times that were subpar for their standards, there was an opportunity for him to place highly.

“I’m just going to open it up and really push for it. If I win, sweet,” he said. “I wanted to be able to push and ride the way I wanted to ride.”

Melamed was hoping his winning ways would carry over for at least one more stage, as Stage 7 was the Queen stage, with an additional 40 points in the overall standings on the line for the winner.

Melamed noted that European races can throw some wrenches at riders like himself as those trails aren’t like ones at home. The Madeira race, for example, included one of the oldest trails on the island.

“I really like trying to go fast on those trails. It’s a challenge. It’s a contrast from the first two races, which were on mountain bike trails and they were fast, aggressive,”

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he said. “These were a completely different beast. You had to find the flow and I really enjoy trying to do that.

“It didn’t feel like I was riding amazing that weekend, but just consistently well.”

Conversely, the trails he’s used to riding allow for a more intuitive ride.

“It flows very naturally and it’s very easy to ride trails here for the first time and ride it the proper way,” he said.

Melamed is keen to ride and race those trails in coming weeks, as the EWS season doesn’t resume until June 29 in Italy, when he’ll try to rise from his third-place position in the overall standings.

Also in Portugal, Whistler resident Andreane Lanthier Nadeau was ninth in the pro women’s event while Carter Krasny was 14th in the men’s under-21 race.

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She said it’s also important to keep in mind that high-level men’s slopestyle started with basic tricks on small courses, which is the point at which the women’s event finds itself at the moment.

However, the next generation of up-and-coming girls is starting to see some parity with boys in their opportunities, and Nychka said it bodes well for the future.

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Astle second in CNES opener LOCAL DOWNHILLER BEHIND LEGENDARY JILL KINTNER AT VEDDER MOUNTAIN

BY DAN FALLOON GEORGIA ASTLE wasn’t able to repeat as the pro women’s champion in the Norco Canadian National Enduro Series (CNES) opener at Vedder Mountain, but given the circumstances, she’s alright with it.

When mountain biking legend Jill Kintner is in the field, you’re not going to feel much shame in being the runner-up, as Astle was in the May 12 contest.

Astle finished about 55 seconds back of Kintner over the five-stage event, using the monster final stage to pass Jennifer McHugh, who had taken second to Kintner in each of the first four stages.

“I’m really happy with that. I really like Vedder, where we raced,” Astle said. “It suited me: it’s fast and there’s not too much pedalling, which was awesome.

“It’s a good confidence booster for the season.”

It was the final stage, which took riders more than 14 minutes to complete, that

Astle enjoyed the most. A repeat of the 2018 final stanza, Astle only practiced the second half in advance. She crashed on the first half, but recovered even with a sore wrist, got back into the zone and still ended up with the second best time on the stage.

“Last year, I raced it and it was also my favourite. I did really well so I just had a lot of positive momentum coming into it,” she said. “I had a good mental game for that stage, so I really liked it.

“The end was probably what I was looking the most forward to … There were flowy jumps, so I was pretty much just hanging on until I could get to those flowy jumps at the end.”

She and Kintner didn’t drop anywhere near one another, but Astle said she hopes she gets the chance to observe the Crankworx juggernaut and two-time Olympian more closely in the future.

“I’d love to be able to ride with her because she’s in idol, for sure. She’s such a powerhouse and it would be great to hang out with her and see her when she’s in her race mindset,” she said. “It would be cool

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Still primarily a downhiller, Astle will race the CNES race in Revelstoke on June 16, as she will be in Scotland for the UCI World Cup downhill race in Fort William. Astle said she leans primarily towards downhill over enduro, though she races the latter when possible.

“My end goal this year is to do pretty well at the Mont-Ste.-Anne World Champs.

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Though she’s eager to get on her downhill bike with the Whistler Mountain Bike Park opening this weekend, Astle still plans to ride her trail bike plenty this summer in the hopes of lining up in Enduro World Series events.

Also at Vedder, Whistler’s Wei Tien Ho won the men’s 15-and-under division.

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BY DAN FALLOON IT’S THE TIME Whistler’s summer proponents have been waiting for through a long, cold winter.

The Fitzsimmons Zone of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park is set to open on Friday, May 17 with access via the Whistler Village Gondola from 11 a.m. or between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. on the Fitzsimmons Express Chair. Nearly the entire zone will be ready for Opening Day, save for Dirt Merchant and Golden Triangle, which will be under construction for roughly two more weeks and will be open in late May or early June.

“Pretty much everything else will be open,” WB business development manager Wendy Robinson said. “We did pretty much a complete rebuild of the lower section of Dirt Merchant. We opened up a section of the pro line right around Crankworx … so riders had the opportunity to check out the pro line.

“It elevates the level of riding on the pro line.”

Crews also cleaned up the intersections of Dirt Merchant, Golden Triangle and EZ Does It to help improve the traffic flow in that section.

The next rollout of trails, including the Garbanzo Zone and Creekside, including Upper Creekside’s brand-new trails, will debut on June 15 after the higher snow melts and skiing wraps in the area.

As well, Peak Chair’s debut is set for June 22, though Top of the World “won’t open until conditions are ready on that trail,” Robinson said.

Even with several sections of Whistler Mountain staying open for skiing later, director of communications Marc Riddell

doesn’t anticipate issues with riders sharing upward transport alongside other visitors.

“They’re going to be riding up on the gondola with bikers, skiers and sightseers.

That’s a little bit different than what we’ve done in the past,” he said.

Added Robinson: “Normally, on opening weekend, we don’t have access to the village gondola because we have ski operations on Blackcomb … We have the added village gondola cabins for biking, so we’ll be able to alleviate issues and increase capacity with the gondola in place.”

To help kick off the season, the SRAM Dual Slalom will come to the resort for the first time on Saturday, May 18.

Categories include: male grom (13 and under); junior female (16 and under); junior male (14 to 16); female open (17 and over); male open (17 and over); master female (30 and up); master male (30 to 39); and veteran male (40 and up). Ages are calculated as of Dec. 31, 2019. Racing, with two-run combined time, kicks off with the juniors at high noon.

Robinson said Joyride Bike Parks Inc. is putting the course together, and though it’s in the vicinity of the famous Crankworx dual slalom run, riders should expect something entirely different.

“It’s coming together really nicely at the bottom of the mountain,” she said. “It’ll be a different flavour than what you normally see up there.”

SRAM is set to bring a number of riders from its pro stables to race, though specific riders weren’t yet confirmed.

“You’ll be able to compare your times to theirs, which I think will be really, really cool,” Robinson said.

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No clarity regarding IM Canada’s future SPORTS BRIEFS: ZUCHT QUALIFIES FOR IRONMAN WORLDS; WELSH’S SPRUCE KINGS SIT AT 2-0

BY DAN FALLOON THOUGH IT APPEARS Subaru Ironman Canada will hold its final race in Whistler in July, the race’s regional director for the Northwest U.S. and Canada said nothing is yet set in stone.

The City of Penticton council voted on May 7 to allow its staff to try to woo back the race, which was held in the Okanagan city between 1983 and 2012, for a fiveyear contract running from 2020 to 2024.

A three-year extension signed in 2017 between Ironman, the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) and Tourism Whistler covered the 2018, 2019 and 2020 editions.

Pique has not seen the contract, but Mayor Jack Crompton confirmed on May 8 that there is no penalty if Ironman bows out early.

Whether the race will have an early exit, however, remains to be seen.

Ironman regional director Dave Christen, who presented to the Penticton council at its May 7 Committee of the Whole meeting, said there was no update about the event’s future in Whistler since it is not confirmed to be on the move to Penticton.

“At this point, nothing has been

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solidified in either location. We’re in discussions with everybody and we’re trying to choose the best possible (solution) for both host communities as well as us,” he told Pique on May 11. “Everybody’s in communication … The approval in Penticton was that city staff can pursue us and pursue the conversation and isn’t solidified in stone.”

Christen said the City of Penticton initiated contact, reaching out about a possible return “late last year.”

He added that there is currently no timeline set for a resolution.

“We have a really great dialogue with the RMOW already,” he said. “We’re not really set on a timeline, per se; we’re just trying to make sure that everybody just takes the time that they need.”

What the RMOW knew about Penticton’s overtures and when is still unclear.

“They were aware that Penticton was approaching us and we kept them apprised from the beginning,” Christen said.

However, an RMOW spokesperson said that they weren’t made aware of the situation until relatively recently.

“The RMOW was notified by Ironman Canada in April that they were about to begin exploratory discussions with Penticton,” the spokesperson said in an email.

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Competing in the women’s 45-to-49 division at Ironman Santa Rosa on May 11, Zucht took third after finishing in a personal-best time of 10 hours, 38 minutes and seven seconds (10:38:07).

After taking 18th in the division in the swim, she made up for it with third-place times in both the bike and run portions.

The result allowed Zucht to qualify for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii in October. It will be her fourth time at the championships.

“I am thrilled and filled with gratitude to have the opportunity to compete at the IM World Championships again,” she wrote in an email.

Another Whistlerite, Tomas Korab, finished in 10:21:15 to end up in 19th place in the men’s 30-to-34 division.

WELSH’S SPRUCE KINGS SIT AT 2-0 Whistler hockey player Nolan Welsh has helped the Prince George Spruce Kings into a strong position early at the National Jr. ‘A’ Championship in Brooks, Alta.

Though Welsh has been held off the scoresheet, the Spruce Kings are a perfect 2-0 after defeating the Oakville Blades 5-1 and the Ottawa Jr. Senators 4-0. Prince George wraps round-robin play against the Portage Terriers on Wednesday (the score was not available at press time) and the host Brooks Bandits on Thursday.

RMOW PROVIDES E-BIKE POLICY UPDATE The RMOW received plenty of feedback in regards to its coming e-bike policy.

The municipality had 75 come out to an open house in March to provide feedback on its proposals, while another 584 completed an online survey.

“This is obviously a topic of interest to many people in Whistler from offroad trail and Valley Trail riders, to commuters, business owners, visitors, community organizations and activity operators. Staff are carefully considering input received and are in the process of sharing the engagement report with Council committees, the Whistler Off Road Cycling Association and the community,” Mayor Jack Crompton said in a release.

“The intention of the e-bike policy or regulations being developed is to manage responsible e-bike use on our trails—to set the tone and culture of responsible riding—and be flexible enough to adapt to any emergent issues, new technologies or trends in the years to come. Implementation will occur this spring and summer, along with an e-bike monitoring program that will allow the policy or regulations to be adjusted as needed in the future.”

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When farmers and writers talk shop THIS IS THE TIME of year when the farm machines roll full-tilt out of winter hibernation.

At least, that’s how Andrew Budgell speaks of it.

Co-owner of Laughing Crow Organics, one of Pemberton’s small-scale organic, mixed-vegetable farms, Budgell is six credits shy of an English degree, and seven years in

BY LISA RICHARDSON to his transformation as a farmer. We sat down this winter to talk shop, mutually intrigued by each other’s craft.

“In the winter time, it’s like you’re assembling this really complicated machine,” Budgell explained. “And when the season starts, you pull it out in the field and start it up. It begins lumbering forward. And you start seeing, as the season goes on, that you’ve become a part of the machine, working, weeding, watching. But this has all been planned. Every now and again, the machine will trip because of something you didn’t think of. Then there’s this extra challenge of patching things up and putting out fires. But the machine rumbles onwards forever.”

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Once the snow is off the fields, and the Life Force is surging through everything, nothing is sleeping. And the farmers start moving to keep pace—a pace that will keep accelerating until they feel like they’re running. “I feel like if I don’t keep moving alongside it, the machine falls apart. You have one chance. It’s a really hard deadline, unless you can decode nature.”

Budgell is regaling me with images of his Frankensteinian creature, in part, because we’ve sat down to talk about the contrast between winter and summer. Winter is a time for planning and playing. Now that farming season is here, it’s time to get down and dirty with your creation—to fully engage in this mysterious interplay between your plans and ideas and the physical world.

I returned to this interview after listening to poet David Whyte talk about “the conversational nature of reality.”

Whyte suggests that “the only place where things are actually real is at this frontier between what you think is you, and what you think is not you; that whatever you desire of the world will not come to pass exactly as you like it. But the other mercy is that whatever the world desires of you will also not come to pass. And what actually occurs is this meeting, this frontier.”

One day this winter, running alongside my own lumbering beast of deadlines and deliverables, I did something different. Instead of downing two espressos, I squandered 15 precious minutes in meditation. I sat, breathed out, and in, and out, and in, and offered a kind of prayer to the universe. This

story means a lot to me, I admitted. I want to do the idea, and the people it represents, real service. And I have five and a half hours to do it. Anything or anyone out there that can help get this fully formed out onto the page right now is most welcome.

I’d long been intrigued by Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert’s theory of creativity, famously disseminated in her TED Talk. Her insight is that there are Muses, a kind of “other” energy that works through us. A big part of doing creative work, maybe the biggest part, is consistently showing up so the forces know where to find you.

She came to that story as a kind of medicine to her huge commercial success and the weight of creative pressure that followed. Excavating an ancient understanding of Muses was her way of letting the air out of the pressure cooker of her Next Big Project; saying, look it’s not all on me. If I just show up, some other magic will meet me there.

It intrigued me, but it felt a bit passive, like she meant opening yourself up as a channel or a medium, letting something use you to flow through and onto the page.

Writing hadn’t ever felt like productive sleep-walking to me. But when I sat in that moment of pause, inviting mysterious allies out of the cosmic woodwork, I suddenly saw it as a much more dynamic process— profoundly collaborative. Co-creation.

Something might work through me, but it had to work with me, with my brain, my thought patterns and habits of language, and I would be shaped by the flow, just as I

might allow it to help shape the work.

It was a new frontier.

It may be that some kind of meeting took place that day. But I began to let my fear and overwhelm subside at the responsibility of what I was tackling, trying to pull stories out of the ether, alone.

Every spring, when the freshly plowed fields are full of scribbles and half-thoughts, Budgell feels the weight of the beautiful responsibility he has shouldered to feed hundreds of people. “We always freak out!

We worry: is it going to grow this year? Is it going to happen? Are we going to have food? All through April and May and June.

And then right around July, it’s like this crazy revelation. Oh my God! It worked again! Nature!”

“There is a chemistry to creative work that is about two parts miraculous to one part sheer effort,” reads a quote tacked above my desk. The precise effort-tomiracle ratio may change, but both are indispensable. We keep fumbling back to this. It’s on you, but it’s not all on you.

It can’t happen without you, so show up and do the very best you can but make space for the not-knowing, the magical, the forces that keep the plants growing and the words flowing, and whatever else needs human hands to manifest in the world, in this earthy, gritty, sweaty dimension where revelation happens.

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BY DAN FALLOON IT DOESN’T TAKE LONG after meeting The Velvet Underground owner Amy Rafferty to realize how much she abhors waste.

Apart from selling samosas from Abbotsford, all products at the Function Junction combination vintage store and coffee shop are made in-house. A major philosophical tenet of the approach is that fresher is better, but another driving force is to reduce its use of packaging.

When the coffee shop first opened last year, it opted to make its own nut milk for consumers to put in their hot drinks; The Velvet Underground recently went a step further, making the almond, hazelnut, cashew or hemp milks available for preorder for $6.50 a litre. Customers must bring their own containers.

Rafferty first posted the offer to the shop’s Facebook page on May 8 before sharing it to the Whistler Summer 2019 group.

“I didn’t think it would be that popular, but when we posted it in Whistler Summer, it blew up,” she said. “We probably did 10 litres in our first week.

“When people get wind of it, we feel it will be really popular.”

The Velvet Underground is also currently experimenting with coconut and macadamia nut milks. Rafferty has tried to make oat milk but hasn’t been able to get it up to her standards; instead, the shop sells Minor Figures Oat M*lk.

Having worked in a coffee shop before her entrepreneurial days, Rafferty saw firsthand how many one-litre containers of nut milk shops went through, realizing that getting dozens of litres from a single five-kilogram crate of nuts would be a step forward in waste reduction.

While some people making nut milk at home include extra ingredients such as dates or xanthan gum, Rafferty said Velvet Underground keeps theirs simple: nuts and water.

“The processed stuff you buy has salt, sugar, palm oil, a million different other random things that are not good,” Rafferty said. “When you are drinking plant-based

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“When it’s full of palm oil, that’s pretty counterproductive.”

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Making the milk itself is a simple, albeit somewhat lengthy process, Rafferty said.

“You just soak them for about five hours

minimum. Usually, we’ll do it overnight.

Then you blend it in a blender for about five minutes or so, depending on different milks, it might change your blending,” she said.

“Then you strain it through cheesecloth.”

Naturally, with a sewing company in Rafferty’s fold, The Velvet Underground uses its homemade cheesecloth to strain the meal from the milk, which will be made available for those looking to make their own milk at home.

The leftover almond meal and hazelnut meal gets a second life in brownies for sale at the shop.

“The more stuff we can not waste, the better,” she said.

Rafferty said nut milk recipes are easy to find online, and anyone looking to try their hand at making it can try different things to adapt it to their personal tastes.

“We play around with the ratios, but what we use it for is mostly coffees and smoothies,” she said. “At home, if you were making it for yourself, you could make it as creamy as you wanted.”

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Adventure hits the big screen THE WFF ADVENTURE FILM SERIES OFFERS ARRAY OF FILMS AS PART OF GO FEST FROM MAY 17 TO 19

BY ALYSSA NOEL THERE’S NO SHORTAGE of amateur adventure filmmakers in Whistler.

Whether it’s skiers and snowboarders, mountain bikers or climbers, plenty of people have video footage from their iPhones and GoPros squirrelled away on their computer.

But a new workshop running as part of the Whistler Film Festival’s (WFF) Adventure Film Series will offer insight into how two of B.C.’s leading adventure filmmakers forged their unique careers.

“It’s the best $40 you can spend to learn how to make a film,” says Shauna Hardy Mishaw, executive director of the WFF. Grant Baldwin, the Leo-awarding winning Vancouver director behind the popular documentary, This Mountain Life, and Whistler-based director Brian Hockenstein, who premiered his environmental and adventure-based film The Radicals at the Whistler Film Festival in 2018, will lead the two-hour Adventure

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Filmmaking Workshop on Saturday, May 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.

“We wanted to give adventure filmmakers an opportunity to hear about what it takes to make a great adventure film,” Hardy Mishaw says. “It’s quite an in-depth, two-hour program. They’ll speak to their experiences, but they have a course outline where you’ll learn (how to go) from the seed of an idea, from conception to

Meanwhile, the series features a total of nine films in seven screenings, running from May 17 to 19 as part of Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival (GO Fest). They capture adventures in climbing, biking, travelling and endurance racing.

“We’ve got something for everyone,” Hardy Mishaw adds.

Kicking off with Reel Rock 13, a collection of short climbing films, the first

“The series is about people’s stories. It’s their adventure stories. There’s a very personal approach to the films—they’re all really compelling.”

- SHAUNA HARDY MISHAW

production to distribution, and what it takes to make an adventure film.”

The session is open to all levels, she adds. “There are takeaways for that wide spectrum of filmmaker—aspiring, emerging, and established.”

After, participants can also check out Baldwin’s This Mountain Life, running as part of the film series on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. “(You can) really get a sense of what Grant is talking about,” Hardy Mishaw says.

evening will also feature the unveiling of the 2019 Adventure Photography Competition winners.

On Saturday, after This Mountain Life, Safety to Nome is set to screen, chronicling the journey of athletes taking on the multiday Iditarod Trail Invitational, 1,609 km across Alaska by bike, foot or ski.

Bikes of Wrath, following five friends who bike the route set out in The Grapes of Wrath, wraps up the offerings at 8:30 p.m.

On Sunday, catch The Meaning of Vanlife, looking into the nomadic trend of van dwelling, at 6:30 p.m. then finish your long weekend film fest with The Dawn Wall at 8:30 p.m. “Last year we showed Free Solo.

This year, the closing film is a climbing film featuring Tommy Caldwell,” Hardy Mishaw says. “It came out the same time as Free Solo ... It’s another amazing story we thought would really resonate.”

The Adventure Film Series, heading into its sixth year, first launched as part of the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s GO Fest offerings. “We started it with GO Fest because it gives us an opportunity to extend our programming,” Hardy Mishaw says. “It offers a weather alternative and a cultural alternative.”

Over the years, they’ve seen both locals and visitors head indoors to take in films over the long weekend. “We always look for a thematic range across different disciplines; what’s going to resonate with the community or potential attendees,” she says. “The series is about people’s stories. It’s their adventure stories. There’s a very personal approach to the films—they’re all really compelling.”

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BY ALYSSA NOEL THERE’S ONE HURDLE organizers of the new art exhibit, The Land and People are One, have had to overcome.

“Some of the carvers in the show are so popular that they’re selling the work they’re creating, so some of them are creating more stuff for the show,” says Mo Douglas, executive director of Arts Whistler.

The exhibit, which opened at The Gallery at the Maury Young Arts Centre on May 15, is a collaboration with Arts Whistler, Lois Joseph, who is the cultural director at the Ts’zil Learning Centre, and the Lil’wat Nation. It will showcase an array of work, ranging from the aforementioned carvings (Jonathan Joe and Ashley Joseph) to painting (Rick Nelson and Levi Nelson), weaving (Vera Edmonds), and regalia (Lois Joseph).

Photos by Pemberton photographer Simon Bedford will also be part of the display (while he’s non-Indigenous, he has photographed events and cultural celebrations in Mount Currie for many years).

“He’s captured a lot of it,” Douglas says.

“They’re cultural celebrations, rodeos, powwows. (We’ll also have) archive images that show the nation 50 to 100 years ago.”

In total, the show will feature between 45 and 60 pieces. “What we wanted to do was show a bit of both the artwork and the artistry of various people in the nation,” Douglas says. “The traditional representation of art—fabric, weaving, carving.”

Some Whistlerites might just learn something new about their Mount Currie neighbours, she adds. “Not everyone knows how strong rodeo is in their culture,” Douglas says. “Barrel racing (for example), what these girls can do—they’re halfway to the ground.”

(The art show also kicks off right before the annual Lil’wat Nation Rodeo and Powwow, held in Mount Currie from May

18 to 20.)

Another surprising item that will be part of the show is a bass drum from a marching band dating back to the late 1800s. “I was like, ‘This is hilarious. You have your beautiful drums that are made and painted and amazing … and a classic Americana marching drum,’” Douglas says.

“It’s been at the SLCC (Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre) as well. That’s a little nugget I didn’t know about.”

The show itself, meanwhile, came about after Douglas and Lois Joseph had been talking about organizing the exhibit for some time. “We finally had a window,” Douglas says.

“It’s a way … for people to see more of

“It’s a way … for people to see more of the culture and customs of the nation in Whistler.”

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NOTES FROM THE BACK ROW

Wick and wickeder GENERALLY, THE BEGINNING and end of a story are the most exciting parts. That’s one reason to be kinda stoked these days—we missed the start of the world but it’s looking like we might catch the end.

BY FEET BANKS But there’s another big finish on the small screen this week and about 2.3 zillion fans will collectively tune in Sunday night for the series finale of Game of Thrones. After eight seasons winter is finally over (for the viewers at least) and while many have complained that season eight is too dark (to be fair, battling an army of the undead at night kinda has to be dark) and too rushed (this show once spent an entire episode deciding whether to cross a bridge, and suddenly we’re blowing through subplots like cherry blossoms in a hurricane), the stoke levels are still off the charts.

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mark in this golden age of serialized drama, and now that the end is nigh you can bet there will be blood, death, evil, fire, a legendary hero(ine) and (hopefully but probably not) some-good-old-fashionedseason-one-style whoring.

So don’t bother calling 75 per cent of your friends on Sunday night; they’re busy.

(And for those who have avoided Game of Thrones until now, don’t let your desire to go against the grain ruin 73-plus hours of bingeworthy television. Betcha can’t watch it in one sitting.)

Speaking of revenge, John Wick 3 opens Friday night at the Whistler Village 8. For the uninitiated, the John Wick franchise is about a super elite assassin who kills a bunch of people after they murder his dog. All that killing snowballs and eventually he has to kill a bunch more people in the sequel. And now, for the third instalment, he has to kill a shitload more people, many who used to be his peers, because he broke some secret assassin society rules killing all those other people in part two.

As far as narratives go, it’s not rocket surgery but this franchise has already raked in almost $150 million, because it’s just awesome and fun to watch.

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And the reason for that is twofold: first, the John Wick flicks are directed by Chad Stahelski, a stunt performer/martial arts expert, and the way he creates fight sequences is almost unparalleled. With lots of wide shots, long takes, and highly precise, choreographed movements between the actors and camera, John Wick action sequences are immersive and ballet-like, essentially the opposite of the fast-cut, CGI-heavy superhero battles that have been dominating Hollywood of late.

Secondly, Keanu Reeves is the action hero no one realized (despite The Matrix) and he’s undertaken extensive tactical and fighting training to facilitate those long takes and realistic fight scenes. Unless he’s getting hit by a car, that’s really Keanu kicking ass.

Speaking of, the download of the week is Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men, a new fourpart documentary on Showtime/Crave that tracks, in great detail, the career of one of the most influential hip-hop groups of all time.

With total access to what seems like any and all existing archival footage and talking head interviews with all the surviving members of the clan, Of Mics and Men definitely goes deeper than most casual fans need.

For hardcore hip hoppers, however, there is gold to be mined here, including a straight-

up heated discussion about who came up with the name and a bunch of insight into their stillgroundbreaking record deal that allowed each individual member to sign with any label they chose (the RZA is a genius). Director Sacha Jenkins shot his interviews with pitch-black backgrounds to allow for really innovative editing and split screen techniques. Take notes, future documentarians.

The other download of the week is Fighting With My Family, a based-on-true underdog wrestling movie starring Florence Pugh (she’s gonna be big, just wait) as “Paige,” a come-from-nowhere, oddball sweetheart who powerslams her way to the WWE Divas championship belt.

Produced by The Rock (who delivers an awesome in-character cameo) and directed

by Stephen Merchant (exec-producer on the British The Office), this one is a family comedy with enough heart to suck almost anyone in.

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BY ALYSSA NOEL THE AUDAIN Art Museum is offering a bit of winter in the summertime.

Its new exhibit, Artistry Revealed: Peter Whyte, Catharine Robb Whyte and Their Contemporaries, is set to open on May 18 with over 100 works—primarily mountain landscapes—many of which feature snowy scenes.

“It will offer both summer and winter scenes of the Rockies in and around Banff ... predominantly by Peter and Catharine Whyte from the ‘20s through the ‘50s,” says Curtis Collins, director and chief curator at the museum. “However, there are some nice additions to it.”

That includes the work of artists who influenced the couple’s career, including some members of the Group of Seven like A.Y. Jackson, Arthur Lismer, and J.E.H. MacDonald.

“It also highlights the role the Rockies in general have played in the expansion of the Canadian frontier, particularly within a tourism context,” Collins says. “Banff is one of the first major areas in the West to have that artists-in-residence scene, which would grow into the Banff Centre for the Arts.”

Peter and Catharine Whyte first met at the School of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts where they were pursing fine art painting. Both American, they moved to Banff in 1930 where they dedicated their efforts to capturing the landscape.

In the 1950s, they founded the Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation, which later opened the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, located in Banff.

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With the additional cultural context, Collins adds he hopes that some visitors might be moved to visit the Whistler Museum after seeing the exhibit. “I’m

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“There’s a lot to offer for this exhibit for traditional 20th century art.”

- CURTIS COLLINS

hoping it will encourage people to view this show and take a walk down to the Whistler Museum. They have lots of oldschool photographs and materials too …

These were the people who were pioneers of ski culture. That, I hope, would resonate with locals,” he says.

In addition to the interactive element and the landscape paintings, the exhibit will also include portraits and figure studies.

“It’s a really nice range of, not only renderings of landscape in summer and winter, but figure studies and portraiture,” Collins says. “There’s a lot to offer for this exhibit for traditional 20th century art.”

The show opens on Saturday, May 18, with a 1 p.m. guided tour. It runs until Aug. 26.

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PACK OFF The Suitcase Races used to be a much-anticipated annual event on Blackcomb Mountain.

BLACKCOMB MOUNTAIN COLLECTION

Blabcomb offers a look into Blackcomb Mountain’s past

BY ALLYN PRINGLE WE LOVE NEWSLETTERS at the museum.

They’re a great way of keeping interested parties up to date and sharing information and, when donated to the archives, are a great record of changes to an organization over time. Recently, some of the museum’s resource binders were digitized to make them text-searchable to help with our own and others’ research projects. One of these binders housed a collection of newsletters published by Blackcomb Mountain over the late 1980s and early 1990s: the Blabcomb.

When the first edition of the Blabcomb came out on March 17, 1988 the newsletter was only four pages of news and updates related to Blackcomb operations; the last issue that the museum has a copy of, from July 12, 1991, had grown to 12.

Early issues of Blabcomb came out with payroll every two weeks, then switched to monthly publication for the summer months.

The issues included lists of birthdays, staff changes, discounts, meetings and recognition of the latest ICE (Inspire Continued Excellence) Awards. Even birth announcements made it in.

Though the newsletter included frequent calls for volunteers and contributions, it would seem Blabcomb was spearheaded

by Eric Sinclair of Blackcomb’s accounting department. The name “Blabcomb” was the product of Wayne “Chookhead” Burt, who won out against competing submissions such as “Snow News” (Bart Parsons), “Seventh Heaven Express” (Peter Bacholtz), and “Blackcomb Briefs” (Gerhard Reimer).

Considering the chatty (and, at times, perhaps gossipy) tone of the newsletter, Blabcomb seems like a perfect fit.

In some ways the resort described in the Blabcomb is very different from the Whistler Blackcomb operations of today.

Some events, like the Celebrity Challenge Suitcase Race, no longer run and with the merger between Whistler and Blackcomb guest numbers are no longer a competition.

Some parts of their spring 1988 newsletters,

however, could almost be published today.

The Blabcomb reportedly began “in order to maintain the Blackcomb spirit,” which some feared was being lost as the company grew (a feeling not unknown in Whistler).

In early March 1988 the Blackcomb staff (combining both employees of Blackcomb Skiing Enterprises and of Alta Lake Foods, which ran the food and beverage operations on the mountain) surpassed the 600 employees mark. The creation of the Blabcomb recognized that it could be “difficult to maintain that feeling of ‘family’ among such a large employee base.”

With expanded food service and five new lifts added in 1987 (Magic Chair, Wizard Express, Solar Coaster Express, 7th Heaven Express and Horstman Glacier T-Bar) the 1987/88 season was a big year for Blackcomb Mountain. By early April it had exceeded 512,000 visits (to put the number in perspective, the previous record of 508,000 had been set by Whistler Mountain in the 1984/85 season) and looked on track to exceed 600,000 by the time the season ended.

Employees asked by the Blabcomb described the season as “exciting, exhausting, wild and, of course, magical” but the newsletter also acknowledged the toll the season had taken.

As they put it, “Not only did Blackcomb employees have to adjust to a massive expansion project that included new lifts, buildings and added responsibilities, they were overwhelmed by the number of skiers we received in Whistler Resort this year…

A shortage of employees, cramped, and sometimes marginal living conditions made these ‘adjustments’ even more difficult.”

Over the next few years the Blabcomb continued to update employees about changes in operations and events on the mountain, while also covering topics that we still discuss in Whistler today, such as the construction of employee housing (it was during this period that Blackcomb and CP Hotels, later the Chateau, built some of the housing currently in use).

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1 SPRING SHOOTOUT ‘Shut your five hole’ celebrates after an exciting shootout win in the division finals at the second annual Whistler Women’s Spring Fling tournament, held at Meadow Park Sports Centre over the weekend. Funds raised by the tournament support the Grindstone Award Foundation, a charity that aims to encourage young female hockey players to participate and improve their skills within the game. PHOTO SUBMITTED. 2 TAKE FLIGHT The Raven Room has a new mascot fabricated by Joe Sauve Metal Works. PHOTO SUBMITTED. 3 SUMMIT SOIREE It was a wild affair on Friday, May 10 at Whistler’s Summit Lodge, as the boutique hotel hosted its third annual fundraiser to support education in developing nations.

Sunny weather brought good cheer and a large turnout, and it’s estimated that the party raised more than $11,000 to build schools in Mexico and Africa. PHOTO SUBMITTED. 4 ROTARY RULES The four Sea-to-Sky Rotary clubs (The Rotary Club of Squamish, The Rotary Club of Whistler, The Rotary Club of Whistler Millennium and the Rotary Club of Pemberton) present a $100,000 cheque to the Squamish Hospice Society at Hilltop House on Sunday, May 12. The funds, gathered through a range of significant fundraising efforts organized by each club, will be used for the Rotary Room in the new Sea to Sky Community Hospice facility. PHOTO BY DAVID BUZZARD. 5 SPRING BOARD Pique reporter Joel Barde took a break from the hardhitting journalism to enjoy the sunny spring weather on Whistler Blackcomb last week. PHOTO SUBMITTED. 6 FIRE SAFETY Whistler Fire Rescue Service firefighters Caine Tsujimura, Brad Heisterman, Keith Mellor, Captain Dan Kauffman and Chief John McKearney visited the Whistler Children’s Centre on Wednesday, May 8. Mellor brought along his guitar to share important fire safety information with their young audience through sing-alongs. PHOTO SUBMITTED. 7 WORKING FOR WORCA Members of We Run Whistler skipped their weekly trail run in favour of some trail karma, instead helping the Whistler Off-Road Cycling Association break trail on the new Yummy Numby climb trail on Tuesday, May 14. Apres burgers and beer were courtesy of Creekside Market, Coast Mountain Brewing and the Comfortably Numb trail race. PHOTO BY JIM BUDGE.

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GET GORY Feet Banks (left) and the late Chili Thom hoist a trophy at the Heavy Hitting Horrorfest in 2006.

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Submissions for the film festival are open now until Sept. 15. While it might be hard to drum up Halloween vibes in May, perhaps the early-season heatwave can fuel your horror?

Basic details are available now on the event website: there will be a new venue (from last year’s location at the Maury Young Arts Centre) and a new party, but the “same carnage (only worse).”

Tickets, meanwhile, will go on sale Oct. 1 at 4:20 p.m.

For more information visit greatoutdoorsfest.com/gofest-arts/go-festthe-point/.

WRITING CONTEST WINNER The Whistler Writers Festival has chosen the winner of its Unpacking the Idea of Home writing contest.

Judges chose Pemberton writer Sandra Cairns’ poem, Flight Nearing Big Island, as the top submission. She received $100 cash, two tickets to the reading event on Friday, May 17, and the chance to read her poem at the event.

Judges Mary MacDonald and Katherine Fawcett chose the poem for its “storytelling about remembering and

“ ... Same carnage (only worse).”

- FEET BANKS

Complete rules for the parameters of the submission (for example, no torture for torture’s sake alone, don’t steal music, etc.) are available now on the website at heavyhitting.com.

GO FEST AT THE POINT Sundays at The Point don’t kick off until July 1, but the Alta Lake venue is hosting a special event for GO Fest on May 19.

Go Fest Yourself will feature bocce and brunch—as well as a café and cash bar— alongside a comedy show. As part of the festivities, two Whistler theatre troupes will take each other on in an effort to win the inaugural Go Fest Yourself Comedy Cup.

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returning home, and the interesting choice of language, cadence and rhythm,” according to a press release.

The reading event, meanwhile, is called Travel, Place, Identity: Unpacking the Idea of Home, and will feature four guest authors, including Pat Ardley, Becky Livingston, Geoff Powter, and Frank Wolf, speaking about how travel, place and identity are intertwined with the idea of home.

Local writer and Pique columnist Leslie Anthony will moderate the discussion.

The event takes place at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $22 available at whistlerwritersfest. ticketleap.com/unpacking-the-idea-ofhome/. n

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Tonye Aganaba channels challenges into music VANCOUVER MUSICIAN AND ARTIST SET TO PLAY GO FEST ON SUNDAY, MAY 19

BY ALYSSA NOEL WHAT SOME MIGHT CALL a stroke of bad luck, Tonye Aganaba calls the best thing that’s ever happened to her.

In May 2017, the Vancouver singer was in a serious car crash with her little brother.

“The car was totalled,” she says. “I had six compression fractures up and down my spine. I can walk, but the downside of that is I will always have this pain in my life.”

While the accident was bad enough, her injuries were compounded by multiple sclerosis, which she was diagnosed with two years earlier. “I had to change the way I do everything, from the way I showed up in a space to the clothes I wear to the musicians I bring with me (on tour),” she says. “I have to be careful about what I wear to play, how I show up in spaces. It can trigger my disease to do some crazy things. It’s been a

OUT LOUD Vancouver singer Tonye Aganaba returns to Whistler for a show on the Village Square Mainstage on Sunday, May 19 at 3 p.m.

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big learning curve.”

Although she had a dark period immediately after the accident, Aganaba was able to turn her perspective around.

Now, she’s able to channel her challenges and experiences into her music.

“After all those experiences I started realizing if I only have this body, the finite

With a powerhouse voice, Aganaba’s music is a mix of soul, neo-folk, and R&B. While she was signed to Vancouver label 604 Records, they have since parted ways and she’s preparing to release a new record called Something Comfortable in the summer.

“It’s deeply intentional,” she says. “Every single song corresponds to a profound

“ ... I better show up on stage and talk about the truth and I better come from a place of emotional integrity and honesty ... ” - TONYE AGANABA

time I have, I better show up on stage and talk about the truth and I better come from a place of emotional integrity and honesty,” she says. “My music before this was great and I love it, but it wasn’t well informed. I was well intentioned, but not well informed. I had a weird idea about what success was and what love meant.”

spiritual experience in my life. Every single song relates to a tarot card. Every single song relates to a painting I’ve done. Every single song relates to one of the 12 determinants of health. It’s my life’s work.”

Her own album aside, Aganaba has recently forged a musical partnership with Vancouver folk soul and reggae musician

Buckman Coe. The pair have toured together, sharing a band and playing on each other’s songs—as they’re set to do in Whistler on Sunday, May 19 as part of GO Fest.

“Buckman’s record is absolutely incredible—not just because I’m all over it, but because he’s an incredible performer and a beautiful man,” she says. “It’s a good one.”

Aganaba’s other major project on the horizon is AfroScience, a performance and workshops series that combines dance, music, visual art, storytelling and digital media as a way for black and Indigenous artists to talk about the effects of colonization.

“The first iteration of the show was in February,” Aganaba says. “It featured incredible artists and now it’s spun into bigger projects.”

That includes a podcast, a new column in Discorder, and more shows. “I’m a busy person, but what I was granted was the gift of being disabled in a car accident,” she adds. “When the world counts you out, they don’t expect you to do anything.”

Catch Tonye Aganaba at 3 p.m. for a free show at the Village Square Mainstage followed by Buckman Coe at 3:40 p.m.

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WALK AND TALK SERIES

Docents will provide visitors with an introduction to the Audain Art Museum and its permanent collection.

Visitors will be encouraged to explore the galleries afterwards. These drop-in tours are free with the purchase of admission or museum membership.

604-962-0413. > 3 pm > Audain Art Museum

Join the Rotary Club of Whistler Millennium to learn about what the club is doing to support your local community and international projects. Lunch is available for $20. Everyone welcome. > 12:15 pm > Pan Pacific Mountain Side

DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB

The club meets every week and visitors are welcome.

For a partner, please call Gill at 604-932-5791. > 1-5 pm > Whistler Racquet Club

COMMUNITY

LUNA PRESENTS THURSDAY NIGHT YOGA

BNI MOUNTAIN HIGH

BNI provides a positive and structured environment for the development and exchange of quality business referrals. It does so by helping you build personal relationships with dozens of other qualified business professionals. Register by emailing David Livesey at david_livesey@cooperators.ca. $20. > 6:45-8:30 am > The Venue

Come shake your shanti in a 90-minute Hatha Flow yoga class. Get in the flow with an emphasis on breathing and movement. Eighteen- to 35-year-olds only, free positive vibes for all in attendance! $3 for non-members, free for Luna members. > 5:30-7 pm > Maury Young Arts Centre

WHISTLER YOUTH BAND WOMEN’S KARMA YOGA

Drop-in for weekly yoga classes led by an all-female team of certified, 200-hour yoga instructors. Includes mat use and childminding. This program is made possible by yoga instructors and childminders donating their time. Contact us to join the team. Free. 604-962-8711. > 9:30-10:30 am > Whistler Women’s Centre

Let the trumpets sing! The Whistler Youth Band is a beginner band for youth ages 10 and up. Grab an instrument and make music with friends. > 6-7:30 pm > Myrtle Philip Community School

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LOCALS’ NIGHT

Party at Whistler’s longest-running locals’ night.

Specials all night long. For VIP table bookings or guest list, email info@garfinkels.ca. > 7:30 pm > Garfinkel’s

ACTIVATE AND CONNECT FOR SENIORS 50+

Connect with friends, new and old, through weekly activities. Meet at Whistler Community Services Society.

In partnership with the Mature Action Community. > 9:30-11 am > Whistler Community Services

Put it on the rocks and call it a show! Hosted by Jack-Qui No. > 8-11 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

PATRICK GAVIGAN

Vancouver-based singer songwriter, formerly of the 99.3 FM CFOX Seeds-winning band theTURN. > 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

An opportunity to develop a supportive social network with other parents of young babies. Speakers and a public health nurse are often in attendance. Free. > 11 am-12:30 pm > Whistler Public Library

Start your weekend early with a handcrafted cocktail.

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Stache has been on a nomadic musical adventure for almost a decade, travelling to more than 50 countries and sharing his passion for music with others. Free. > 9 pm-1 am > Three Below

SHUT UP AND PARTY

Start your weekend off one night early and come get wild with Whistler’s loosest bar staff. With music from Fidel Cashflow and DJ Shearer. Email info@maxxfish. com for VIP and other special perks. > 9 pm > Maxx Fish

EVAN KINSELLA

With a high-energy performance, heartfelt songwriting, and a dynamic collective of musicians behind him Evan Kinsella is capturing audiences’ attention everywhere he goes. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

See Thursday’s listing for more info. > 3, 5:30 & 7 pm > Audain Art Museum

WFF ADVENTURE FILM SERIES

Don’t miss the WFF Adventure Film Series, screening adventure films of all genres. For the full lineup and tickets, visit whistlerfilmfestival.com/tickets. > 7-10 pm > Maury Young Arts Centre

COMMUNITY

WELCOME CENTRE MULTICULTURAL MEET UP

Come and say “hi” if you are new to Canada and Whistler! Everyone and every age is welcome. Casual meet up, workshops, information about living in Canada.

Check calendar at welcomewhistler.com for full details.

Contact info@welcomewhistler.com or 604-698-5960. > 9:30 am-noon > Whistler Public Library

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Venture on out to Function Junction for the most sophisticated après of the week! Funk, soul, jazz, blues, rare groove, disco and other rare beats curated

by Stache, paired with the best beer and service in Whistler! Free. > 3:30-7:30 pm > Coast Mountain Brewing

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ONGOING & DAILY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

WHISTLER MUSEUM CHAMPAGNE FRIDAY

Kick off your weekend at Garf’s. Get on the guest list and join the party: info@garfinkels.ca. > 7:30 pm > Garfinkel’s

WEEKEND GETAWAYS AT TOMMYS DJ Dre Morel spinning rock, pop and hip hop all night!

For VIP reservations and guest list inquiries, please visit tommyswhistler.com. > 9 pm-2 am > Tommys Whistler

JENNAMAE TOGADO

Her vocals and guitar are back to entertain you with her soulful, folk, sultry R&B vibe. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

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For ages 13 to 18. We offer ping pong, a skateboard mini-ramp (skateboards and helmets to borrow), free Wi-Fi, Xbox One, PS3 & PS4, guitars, board games, a projector and widescreen TVs. Free. 604-935-8187. > 3:30-11 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre

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THE CULTURAL CONNECTOR: A JOURNEY OF ADVENTURE AND DISCOVERY

Grab a Cultural Connector guide and explore Whistler’s world of culture. As you follow the Cultural Connector route, you’ll discover the stories that enrich Whistler’s culture, the venues that celebrate it and the milestones that we’ve achieved along the way. The pathway will lead you through beautiful surroundings and six cultural institutions: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, Whistler Museum, Whistler Public Library, Maury Young Arts Centre, Lost Lake PassivHaus, and Audain Art Museum. Free. > Ongoing > Maury Young Arts Centre

FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS

Start the weekend off right with music by B.C.’s finest party DJs mixing the best in hip hop, rap, R&B and party anthems. Whistler’s most-energetic dancefloor. > 9:30 pm > Moe Joe’s

SCOTT PERRIE

A vibrant performer and multi-instrumentalist, he plays the guitar, harmonica, piano, trumpet, kazoo and percussion. > 3:30-5:30 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

Learn more about Whistler’s culture and history.

Now open by donation. > Daily 11am-5pm, Thu until 9pm > Whistler Museum

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

Live music by Whistler favourites Red Chair. > 9:30 pm > Tapley’s Pub

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GAMES CAFE

Come in and enjoy a massive selection of popular games. Sunday to Thursday. > 4-8 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

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WHISTLER TRI CLUB SWIM SQUAD

Triathlon-focused swim squads. Full details at whistlertriclub.com/training-sessions. Free to members for fall (includes entry into Meadow Park). Nonmembers $8 drop-in (includes entry into Meadow Park). > 6-7:15 am > Meadow Park Sports Centre

GYPSY

Sunday session with Gypsy. If you haven’t had a chance to catch this Whistler songbird, you are missing out. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

LIVE MUSIC

Solo artists perform every week, except on the first Friday of every month when they swap out for a full band. No cover, no lineups. > 6-9 pm > Whistler Brewing Company

FRIDAY NIGHT ALL LOVE NO CLUB FEATURING DJ TYMETAL

Shake off your work week by grooving to deep cuts featuring classics and future gems...you can’t help but move to the beats! No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

See Friday’s listing for more info. > 4:30 pm > Maury Young Arts Centre

COMMUNITY

GIANT USED BOOK SALE

Collect some summer reading at this Used Book Sale organized by the Friends of the Whistler Public Library. All items are sold by donation and the proceeds will be used to support Library programs and purchase resources. > 10 am-5 pm > IGA Marketplace

INDOOR PICKLEBALL

Have fun with others playing the fastest-growing sport in North America! All levels welcome. Free paddle rental. $10. 604-932-1991. > 4-6 pm > Whistler Racquet Club

LADIES’ NIGHT

We have a gift for all ladies. Enjoy a glass of champagne then hit the dancefloor and dance the night away with DJ Peacefrog. Info@buffalobills.ca for guestlist or table bookings. > 7 pm > Buffalo Bills

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WALK AND TALK SERIES See Thursday’s listing for more info. > 1 & 3 pm > Audain Art Museum

ADVENTURE FILMMAKING WORKSHOP

New for 2019, WFF’s Adventure Film Series features an instructional Adventure Filmmaking Workshop on what it takes to create a great mountain film from conception to execution on the afternoon of May 18.

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Life), and Brian Hockenstein (Director, The Radicals).

Tickets at whistlerfilmfestival.com/tickets. > 2-4 pm > Maury Young Arts Centre

FINDING THE WORDS FOR ADVENTURE WITH GEOFF POWTER Join award-winning book and magazine author Geoff Powter as he tells the stories behind the stories in his new anthology Inner Ranges: An Anthology of Mountain Thoughts and Mountain People, and considers what it takes to get adventure writing right. Coffee and treats will fuel the conversation. Visit whistlerwritersfest.com to get your free ticket. > 3-4:30 pm > Whistler Public Library

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A parent-directed hour with board games, crafts and a story corner with felt puppets. A drop-in program for families of all ages. Free. > 3:30-4:30 pm > Whistler Public Library

WHISTLER YOUTH CENTRE DROP-IN

See Friday’s listing for more info. > 6-10 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre

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Don’t miss this free show as part of GO Fest. > 3 pm > Village Square

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SAID THE WHALE

Don’t miss this free show as part of GO Fest. > 7:30 pm > Village Square

With music from Fidel Cashflow and DJ C Stylez, two of Whistler’s hardest-working and most-loved DJs spinning the best in Top 40, mash-ups, electro, hip hop and party anthems that will keep your booty shakin’ all night long. Email info@maxxfish.com for VIP and other special perks. > 9 pm > Maxx Fish

LADIES’ NIGHT

It’s Whistler’s No. 1 stop for stag and stagette parties.

DJ Turtle and friends mix up everything from hip hop, R&B, new rap, dance hall and Top 40 bangers. Email guestlist@moejoes.com for VIP and group perks. > 9:30 pm > Moe Joe’s

SATURDAY NIGHT ALL LOVE NO CLUB FEATURING DJ TYMETAL

He got your blood pumping last night, now satiate your thirst for amazing cocktails and unique beats with TyMetal’s eclectic DJ feats. No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH GLENN MISHAW

Glenn is forever finding inspiration in the art of a wonderfully written song. From Ryan Adams to John Prine and Jason Isbell to Lucinda Williams, Glenn loves to share songs and songwriters that are rarely heard on mainstream platforms. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

SUPREME SATURDAY

DJ Nikky from Vancouver brings Whistler’s biggest weekend party and best vibe. VIP champagne parades along with the hottest hip hop and remixes! For VIP and guest list, email info@garfinkels.ca. > 10 pm > Garfinkel’s

WEEKEND GETAWAYS AT TOMMYS > 9 pm-2 am > Tommys Whistler

THE MCQUAID TRIO

The McQuaid Trio bring the noise with an eclectic mix of foot stomping and electric instruments, fiddle, bass and guitar. Celtic, bluegrass, pop, folk and originals. > 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

BROTHER TWANG SCOTT PERRIE

> 3:30-5:30 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

Reservations Recommended

Papa Josh’s groundbreaking solo show bridges the gap between live funk and electronic dance music. Winner of the 2011 Roland Loop Competition, PJ performs, records, loops and sequences super funky, jazz inflected, hard rocking grooves on guitar, bass, keys, vocals, electronic percussion and effects to create an irresistible dance party experience. > 7-11 pm > Alpine Cafe

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PAPA JOSH

Come wind down your ski day or ramp up your Saturday night festivities with the boys from Brother Twang. > 9 pm-midnight > FireRock Lounge

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Conor Fitzpatrick is an Irish singer/songwriter who spent the past few years performing his music in bars around the world. Conor plays a mixture of pop, folk, rock and sing-along classics. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

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WFF ADVENTURE FILM SERIES See Friday’s listing for more info. > 6:30 pm > Maury Young Arts Centre

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Soul Club Whistler spinning that funky soul soundtrack. > 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

Moe Joe’s is transformed into a psychedelic, UV-infused rave cathedral, as Fidel Cashflow, Zapps and La Dooda cook up an aural feast of house and electro beats.

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TyMetal’s diversified taste translates to deep cuts featuring classics and future gems, guaranteed to tweak your brain stem! No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

If you haven’t had a chance to catch this Whistler duo, you are missing out. Ellie & Charlie are a newly formed acoustic duo. Both from the UK, they are debuting their Canadian musical adventure. Come check out their singer-songwriter vibe and chill out to some mellow tunes. > 4-7 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

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Stop by and repair ripped seams, sew on the loose buttons, patch the jeans! With love for community Whistler Sewing Services is opening the Muse Lab, a new creative space in Function. Six sewing machines and all the supplies are ready to fix, mend and create. Visit your creative universe! $10 per hour. 604-967-2422. > 12-9 pm > Muse Lab

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Tommys Tuesday with resident DJ Dre Morel and guests bringing you all the best of the best every Tuesday evening! Doors at 8 pm. For guest list and VIP packages / reservations please visit tommyswhistler.com. > 9 pm-2 am > Tommys Whistler

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Sport and beer: what more do you need? How about a chance to win our famous Meat Raffle? Proceeds donated to charity. > 9 pm > Tapley’s Pub

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): According to humourist Dave Barry, “The method of learning Japanese recommended by experts is to be born as a Japanese baby and raised by a Japanese family, in Japan.” As you enter an intensely educational phase of your astrological cycle, I suggest you adopt a similar strategy toward learning new skills and mastering unfamiliar knowledge and absorbing fresh information. Immerse yourself in environments that will efficiently and effectively fill you with the teachings you need. A more casual, slapdash approach just won’t enable you to take thorough advantage of your current opportunities to expand your repertoire.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I think it’s time for a sacred celebration: a blow-out extravaganza filled with reverence and revelry, singing and dancing, sensual delights and spiritual blessings. What is the occasion? After all these eons, your lost love has finally returned. And who exactly is your lost love? You! You are your own lost love! Having weaved and wobbled through countless adventures full of rich lessons, the missing part of you has finally wandered back. So give yourself a flurry of hugs and kisses. Start planning the jubilant hoopla. And exchange ardent vows, swearing that you’ll never be parted again.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The Louvre in Paris is the world’s biggest art museum. More than 35,000 works are on display, packed into 15 acres. If you wanted to see every piece, devoting just a minute to each, you would have to spend eight hours a day there for many weeks. I bring this to your attention, Gemini, because I suspect that now would be a good time for you to treat yourself to a marathon gaze-fest of art in the Louvre—or any other museum. For that matter, it’s a favourable phase to gorge yourself on any beauty anywhere that will make your soul freer and smarter and happier. You will thrive to the degree that you absorb a profusion of grace, elegance, and loveliness.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In my astrological opinion, you now have a mandate to exercise your rights to free speech with acute vigour. It’s time to articulate all the important insights you’ve been waiting for the right moment to call to everyone’s attention. It’s time to unearth the buried truths and veiled agendas and ripening mysteries. It’s time to be the catalyst that helps your allies to realize what’s real and important, what’s fake and irrelevant. I’m not saying you should be rude, but I do encourage you to be as candid as is necessary to nudge people in the direction of authenticity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): During summers in the far northern land of Alaska, many days have 20 hours of sunlight. Farmers take advantage of the extra photosynthesis by growing vegetables and fruits that are bigger and sweeter than crops grown further south.

During the Alaska State Fair every August, you can find prodigies like 59-kilogram cabbages and 29-kg cantaloupes. I suspect you’ll express a comparable fertility and productiveness during the coming weeks, Leo. You’re primed to grow and create with extra verve.

So let me ask you a key question: to which part of your life do you want to dedicate that bonus power?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s time for you to reach higher and dig deeper. So don’t be a mere tinkerer nursing a lukewarm interest in mediocre stories and trivial games. Be a strategic adventurer in the service of exalted stories and meaningful games. In fact, I feel strongly that if you’re not prepared to go all the way, you shouldn’t go at all. Either give everything you’ve got or else keep it contained for now. Can you handle one further piece of strenuous advice, my dear? I think you will thrive as long as you don’t settle for business as usual or pleasure as usual. To claim the maximum vitality that’s available, you’ll need to make exceptions to at least some of your rules.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful,” wrote author Flannery O’Connor. I think

that’s an observation worth considering. But I’ve also seen numerous exceptions to her rule. I know people who have eagerly welcomed grace into their lives even though they know that its arrival will change them forever. And amazingly, many of those people have experienced the resulting change as tonic and interesting, not primarily painful. In fact, I’ve come to believe that the act of eagerly welcoming change-inducing grace makes it more likely that the changes will be tonic and interesting.

Everything I’ve just said will especially apply to you in the coming weeks.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There’s a certain problem that has in my opinion occupied too much of your attention. It’s really rather trivial in the big picture of your life, and doesn’t deserve to suck up so much of your attention. I suspect you will soon see things my way, and take measures to move on from this energy sink.

Then you’ll be free to focus on a more interesting and potentially productive dilemma—a twisty riddle that truly warrants your loving attention. As you work to solve it, you will reap rewards that will be useful and enduring.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Author Hélène Cixous articulated a poetically rigourous approach to love. I’ll tell you about it, since in my astrological opinion you’re entering a phase when you’ll be wise to upgrade and refine your definitions of love, even as you upgrade and refine your practice of love. Here’s Cixous: “I want to love a person freely, including all her secrets. I want to love in this person someone she doesn’t know. I want to love outside the law: without judgment. Without imposed preference. Does that mean outside morality? No. Only this: without fault. Without false, without true. I want to meet her between the words, beneath language.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn author Henry Miller wrote that his master plan was “to remain what I am and to become more and more only what I am—that is, to become more miraculous.” This is an excellent strategy for your use. The coming weeks will be a favourable time to renounce any tendency you might have to compare yourself to anyone else. You’ll attract blessings as you wean yourself from imagining that you should live up to the expectations of others or follow a path that resembles theirs. So here’s my challenge: I dare you to become more and more only what you are—that is, to become more miraculous.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): London’s British Museum holds a compendium of artifacts from the civilizations of many different eras and locations. Author Jonathan Stroud writes that it’s “home to a million antiquities, several dozen of which were legitimately come by.” Why does he say that? Because so many of the museum’s antiquities were pilfered from other cultures. In accordance with current astrological omens, I invite you to fantasize about a scenario in which the British Museum’s administrators return these treasures to their original owners. When you’re done with that imaginative exercise, move on to the next one, which is to envision scenarios in which you recover the personal treasures and goodies and powers that you have been separated from over the years.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “I hate it when people tell me that I should ‘get out of my comfort zone,’” writes Piscean blogger Rosespell. “I don’t even have a comfort zone. My discomfort zone is pretty much everywhere.” I have good news for Rosespell and all of you Pisceans who might be inclined to utter similar testimony. The coming weeks will feature conditions that make it far more likely than usual that you will locate or create a real comfort zone you can rely on. For best results, cultivate a vivid expectation that such a sweet development is indeed possible.

Homework: Describe what you’d be like if you were already the person you’ll be five years from now. Write Freewillastrology.com.

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Re-Build-It Centre Furniture, appliances, kitchen cabinets, doors, plumbing, tools, flooring, hardware, lumber, lighting and more!

Open 10am-5pm, 7 days a week 1003 Lynham Road, Function Junction 604-932-1125 Recycle, Re-build and Re-invest in your community. All proceeds support 28 programs and services such as the food bank, outreach services, and counseling assistance offered by Whistler Community Services. www.mywcss.org Like us on Facebook @ Whistler Community Service Society

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Beautiful 3 bed suite available from June 1. All bedrooms contain queen sized beds and en suites. The master bedroom also has a fireplace, walk-in wardrobe, access to the deck as well as a larger en suite bathroom with shower and bath. There is a large open plan living/dining room/kitchen that open out onto deck with hot tub & BBQ. There is full use of one side of the garage and the driveway allows space for up to 2 additional cars to be parked. There is also a sauna, a ski tuning room/office and laundry area.

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PEMBERTON COMMUNITY LISTINGS Pemberton and District Museum and Archives Society.

Located at 7455 Prospect St. Open: May to Nov annually from 10am-5pm. Guided tours and activities for all ages. Join us for "Tea & Tales" every Tuesday at 2pm in July and August. Some seasonal closures. Closed on holidays. www.pembertonmuseum.org

VOLUNTEERS Big Brothers, Big Sisters Sea to Sky Volunteer to Mentor- just 1hr/week - and make a difference in a child's life. Call 604892-3125.

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Welcome Centre at Whistler Public Library - Information, support, community connections and ESL practice groups for newcomers and immigrants. Meet people, make connections, volunteer, build your communication skills in English.

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Griffin Squadron Squamish Air CadetsOpen to youth 12-18yrs at Don Ross Secondary School on Tues at 6:30pm.

Pemberton Arts Council - Connect with other artists, writers, artisans, musicians & help make Pemberton a vibrant arts community. Call 604-452-0123 or visit www. pembertonartscouncil.com Pemberton Writers - Meet with other writers to review and critique monthly.

Opportunities for writing in a comfortable and creative setting. Email crowley7@telus. net Sea to Sky Singers - Invites new & former members to join us for an exciting new term, the spring & fall terms culminate with a concert. Choir meets Tues, 7-9pm at Squamish Academy of Music, 2nd Ave. Veronica seatoskysingers@gmail.com or 604-892-7819 www.seatoskysingers.net Whistler Community Band - Rehearsals on Tuesdays 7 - 8:15 pm CONTACT whistlerchorus@gmail.com FOR LOCATION Whistler Singers - Resumes September 11th, 2018 for the fall/winter season.

Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7 to 9pm at Myrtle Philip School in the Toad Hall room.

Everyone is welcome!

Inquiries can be sent to whistlersingers@gmail.com For more info, visit: https://www.facebook.com/ whistlersingers/

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Donate Used Clothing & Household Goods- To be distributed to local charities

by Sharon 604-894-6656 for pick up.

Playground Builders: Creating Play Building Hope - Playground Builders is a registered charity that builds playgrounds for children in war-torn areas. Learn more, volunteer or donate at www. playgroundbuilders.org

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Bike Building & Set-up Frame & Fork Alignment Headsets & Bearings Brake Systems Set-up & Repair Derailleur Gear Systems & Internal Wheel Truing & Building Hub Gears

Sea to Sky Community Services - running dozens of programs in Whistler to help people through times of crisis and with everyday challenges. www.sscs.ca 1-877892-2022 admin@sscs.ca Stewardship Pemberton Society and the One Mile Lake Nature Centre- Connecting community, nature and people through education, cooperation, and community involvement. www.stewardshippemberton. com Whistler Health Care Foundation raises funds for improving health care resources and services. New board members welcomed. Contact us at info@ whistlerhealthcarefoundation.org or call Karen at 604-906-1435.

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Sea to Sky RC Flyers - Model Aeronautics Association of Canada Club active in the Sea to Sky Region flying model airplanes, helicopters and multi-rotors. Contact S2SRCFLY@telus.net Whistler Adaptive Sports Program Provides sports & recreation experiences for people with disabilities. Chelsey Walker at 604-905-4493 or info@whistleradaptive. com Whistler Martial Arts offers - Kishindo Karate for kids age 4 and up, Capoeira and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids and adults. Also Kickboxing, Judo, Yoga and Bellyfit for adults. Call Cole 932-2226

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Women's Karma Yoga - Thursdays, 9:30-10:30, ongoing by donation and childminding provided. Whistler Women's Centre: 1519 Spring Creek Drive. Drop-in for weekly yoga classes led by an all female To review job descriptions andapply, apply, please www.fairmontcareers.com To review job descriptions and pleasevisit visit www.fairmontcareers.com team of certified yoga instructors. All women, all ability levels welcome. hswc.ca | 604-962-8711

YOUTH ACTIVITIES 1st Whistler Scout Group - outdoor & adventure program for girls and boys aged 5-17. Times and locations vary.

More info: http://1stwhistlerscoutgroup. webs.com.

Contact scoutsatwhistler @gmail.com or 604-966-4050.

Whistler Children's Chorus Rehearsal Tuesdays at MILLENNIUM PLACE (4 - 5:30 pm) contact whistlerchorus@gmail.com Whistler/Pemberton Girl Guides Adventures for Girls age 5 & up. Sparks & Brownies (Gr K,1,2,3) Guides (Gr 4,5,6) Volunteers always welcome. coastmountaingirlguides@gmail.com Whistler Youth Centre - Drop - in: Fridays 3:30 - 11 PM & Saturdays 6 - 10 PM for ages 13 - 18. Located downstairs in the Maury Young Arts Centre (formerly Millenium Place). We offer: a Ping pong table, Pool table, Skateboard mini ramp w. skateboards and helmets to borrow, Free Wi-Fi, Xbox One, PS3 & PS4, Guitars, Board games, Projector and widescreen TV's. Facebook THEYC Crew, www.whistleryouthcentre. com or call 604-935-8187.

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SPORTS & RECREATION Alpine Club of Canada Whistler Section - Outdoor club focused on ski/split board touring, hiking, mountaineering and skills training.

More info: accwhistler.ca Trip Schedule: accwhistler.ca/trips/

Knitty Gritty Knit Night- Held every Tues 6-8pm. Free evening open to everyone with a love for knitting/crocheting. Beginners welcome. For location and further details email knittygrittywhistler@gmail.com or find us on facebook.

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Duplicate Bridge Club- Whistler Racquet Club reconvenes in late fall. The club meets every week and visitors are welcome. For partner, please call Gill at 640-932-5791.

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LEISURE GROUPS Mountain Spirit Toastmasters- Builds communication, public speaking, and leadership skills . Wednesdays at the Pan Pacific Mountainside - Singing Pass Room, 5:30-7pm. Email contact - 8376@ toastmastersclubs.org www.whistler. toastmastersclubs.org

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Pemberton Women's Institute - Meets the third Mon of each month in the activity room at St. David's United Church at 7:30pm.

New members welcome. Linda Ronayne at 604-894-6580

ResortQuest Whistler is currently hiring: MAINTENANCE TECH / CLEANER FULL TIME, YEAR ROUND Benefits Package . Wellness Bonus . Great Team . Flexible Hours Working within the Building Operations team, the Maintenance Technician / Cleaner is responsible for the daily cleaning, beautification, security and minor repair of the Whistler Conference Centre, Tourism Whistler offices, and the Whistler Golf Club buildings.

The ideal candidate is a professional, mature, self-motivated individual who thrives in a customer oriented, hands-on, team environment.

To view our current career opportunities and to apply, please visit: www.whistler.com/careers

Group Sales Coordinator Maintenance Benefits include - activity allowance, extended medical, RRSP match, opportunities for growth and more.

To apply for this opportunity, please specify the position and email your resume and cover letter to: beth.fraser@resortquestwhistler.com We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Rotary Club of Whistler - Meets Tuesdays AM & PM www.whistler-rotary.org

Rotary Club of Whistler Millennium Meets every Thurs at 12:15pm at Pan Pacific Mountainside. 604-932-7782

Shades of Grey Painters Meets twice a week - Tuesdays, Watercolour, 11.00am-2.30pm @ The Rec, Pemberton.

Thursdays, Acrylic, 1.00pm-3.30pm @ The Amenities Building, Pioneer Village, Pemberton. We are like-minded people that get together & paint. Gretchen is the painting coach. $5 to attend.

Whistler Reads - Meets to discuss a new book every eight weeks. Go to bookbuffet. com & click on Whistler Reads for the latest book/event. Paula at 604-907-2804 or wr@ bookbuffet.com

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Maury Young Arts Centre - Whistler's community centre for arts, culture & inspiration. Performance theatre, art gallery, daycare, youth centre, meditation room, meeting facilities. www.artswhistler.com or 604-935-8410

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The Beacon Pub and Eatery is currently looking for: LINE/ PREP COOKS (FULL-TIME & PART-TIME) HEAD CHEF DISHWASHERS SOUS CHEF Wages are very competitive (based on experience), great perks and benefits.

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Pemberton & District Community Centre - Located at 7390 Cottonwood St. Fitness Centre, facility rentals, spray park, playground, children, youth, adult & seniors programs. For more info 604-894-2340 or pemrecinfo@slrd.bc.ca

MUSEUMS Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Explore First Nations Art Galleries, and Interactive Exhibits. Gift Shop & Cafe are in our admission free area. Open Tuesday'sSunday's per week. 10am-5p.m..

Whistler Museum & Archives Society Explore interactive exhibits, listen to local stories & discover Whistler's journey. Open daily 11am-5pm, 4333 Main St. www. whistlermuseum.org or 604-932-2019

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING BNI Mountain High - Meets at 6:45-8:30am every Thursday at The Venue. BNI provides a positive and structured environment for development and exchange of quality business referrals. It does so by helping you build personal relationships with dozens of other qualified business professionals.

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Whistler Chamber of Commerce - Is the leading business association in Whistler that works to create a vibrant & successful economy. Learn more about the programs & services at www.whistlerchamber.com

FOR SENIORS Activate & Connect - Come join us Thursday mornings 9:30am to 11:00am at Whistler Community Services for a weekly drop in program for seniors 50+. Everyone welcome, in partnership with Mature Action Community. 9:30 am – 11 am, Whistler Community Services, 8000 Nesters Road www.mywcss.org

Mature Action Community (MAC) - Represents seniors in Whistler and welcomes new members. MAC meets for fun and interaction with local seniors and those just visiting on Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Whistler Community Services Community Room for Activate and Connect. Come join us for coffee and socializing while engaging in fun activities. Check us out at www. whistlermac.org or view our schedule on Facebook - Whistler Mature Action Community Group page.

Outreach Services - Free confidential support for adults dealing with the challenges of social wellness. Please call our office at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker.

Pemberton Men's Shed - Weekly social meetings WED. 11-2 in the Seniors/youth Rec. bldg. beside library. Social meeting with BYO Bag lunch, card games and pool/ snooker. Help out in YOUR community, operating the Pemberton Tool Library.

Senior Citizen Organizations - Is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Ernie Bayer 604576-9734 or ecbayer2@gmail.com

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY Earthsave Whistler - Providing info & support to people who are interested in making healthier, greener, more peaceful food choices. earthsavewhistler.com

Basalt Wine + Salumeria are currently looking to fill the roles of:

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“Work with all your pals, have a good laugh and meet heaps of people” - Chief Morale Officer ROB STANNARD

Wages are very competitive (based on experience), great perks and benefits.

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We offer competitive wages, a unique environment, seasonal bonuses, staff discounts and benefits.

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Women of Whistler - Group that provides opportunities for Whistler businesswomen to network, gain knowledge & share ideas in a friendly, relaxed environment. Learn more at www.womenofwhistler.com

Whistler Athletes’ Centre (High Performance Training and Accommodation) Lead, Lodge Attendant Kitchen Porter / Lodge Attendant Lodge Attendant

Whistler Sliding Centre (Bobsleigh, Luge & Skeleton) Summer Operations Trainee (Canada Summer Jobs)

Whistler Olympic Park (Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing and Outdoor Activities) Summer Operations Trainee (Canada Summer Jobs)

Visit our website to view current postings and to apply: www.whistlersportlegacies.com/careers

The Listel Hotel Whistler is now hiring for the year-round leadership position of

FRONT OFFICE MANAGER • Responsible for leading a dynamic front office team and daily operations • Competitive Salary and incentives provided • Extended Management Health and Wellness Benefits available For more information and application, please send resume and cover letter to hr@listelhotel.com Thank you for your interest. Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Healthy Home, Healthy Planet - Expert in green cleaning offers tricks, info & advice on the best way to green clean your home or work space! Call France 604-698-7479.

Free private presentation on request. www. healthylivingwhistler.com

Kaze Sushi is looking for Experienced Sushi Chef

Re-Build-It Centre - Daily 10:00am to 5:00pm. Accepting donations of furniture, quality used building supplies & new items.

Deliveries and pickups available for $35. Call 604.932.1125, www.mywcss.org, rebuildit@ mywss.org

Must be able to create rich sushi menu including maki, nigiri and sashimi with various ingredients such as raw fish, fresh fruits & vegetables.

Minimum one year as a sushi chef experience required.

Regional Recycling - Recycle beverage containers (full deposit paid) electronics, appliances, batteries, Lightbulbs, drop-off times are 9am-5pm on Nesters Rd. Pick up service 604-932-3733

Call or email Tom on 604-938-4565 or tokyotom111@hotmail.com

Wage: $14.50 per hour, FT, to work at Kaze Sushi in Westin Whistler.

Please apply in person with resume at the Whistler restaurant from 5:30pm onwards

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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY Re-Use-It - Daily 11:00am to 6:00pm, Donate all household goods in good shape.

Accepting bottles & cans, old electronics, anything with a cord, and light fixtures for recycling. All proceeds to WCSS. Call 604.932.1121, www.mywcss.org, reuseit@ mywcss.org.

The Sea to Sky corridor’s top civil construction company.

The Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE) Whistler's Natural Voice since 1989. Regular events, project and volunteer opportunities. www.awarewhistler.org info@awarewhistler.org

We are currently recruiting professionally minded people to join our team.

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Labourers Equipment Operators Class 1 or Class 3 Truck Drivers Please send resume to: Email: info@whistlerexcavations.com Fax: 604-932-8748 Mail: Box 1145, Whistler, BC V0N 1B0.

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Roland’s Pub & Red Door Bistro are looking for experienced line cooks and dishwashers.

Full time and part time available, mostly night shifts.

Competitive wages, tips, staff meal, staff discounts, and many other perks. Full time staff eligible for Extended Medical & Dental benefits after 3 months.

Come join the coolest group of locals at the coolest local establishment.

Apply in person to 2129 Lake Placid Road, or email resume to info@rolandswhistler.com

Nagomi Sushi in Whistler is hiring experienced:

LINE COOK DISHWASHER Work at Whistler’s best location!

Refine or jump-start your culinary career in our fast-paced and busy kitchen. We offer competitive wages, tips and a season ski pass. Please stop by the pub between 10am and 5pm with a copy of your resume.

You can also submit your resume via email to careers@dubhlinngate.com

Kitchen Helpers Servers Hosts in Whistler

Full time and Part time available Available to start immediately Benefits: 2 weeks vacation per year, potential staff accommodation and Spirit Pass Program.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Address: 108-4557 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4 Apply by email at nagomisushi@outlook.com

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Camp Fund - Provides financial assis-tance to enable children of financially restricted families to attend camp. Call WCSS at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker. www.mywcss.org

Families Fighting Cancer In The Sea To Sky - We are a non profit partner with Sea to Sky Community Services. We provide financial and practical support to children and parents with dependants diagnosed with cancer. Please contact us on our confidential email: ffcseatosky@gmail.com, visit our Facebook Page or website www. familiesfightingcancer.ca

KidsArt - Provides financial assistance to enable children of financially restricted families to participate in arts and culture education. Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker. www. mywcss.org.

Kids on the Move - Provides financial assistance to enable children of financially restricted families to participate in sport programs. Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker. www. mywcss.org.

DOUG BUSH SURVEY SERVICES LTD. With a two or three year college or technical school program in geomatics. Three years experience and proficient in the use of robotic survey instruments and GPS equipment for engineering and building construction layout, topographic site surveys, site improvement surveys and precise monitoring. Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D also an asset to assist in office with computations and drawing preparation.

FAMILY RESOURCES Baby/Child Health Clinics - Free routine immunizations & newly licensed vaccines for purchase, growth & development assessments & plenty of age appropriate resources avail. By appointment 604-9323202

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Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub is hiring:

The Mountain Village Social Gathering Join us at one of our regular social gatherings on the last Wednesday of every month.

There is a group of us at The Mountain Village who are forming a sustainable, multi generational neighbourhood based on the co housing model. WHAT IF... Housing wasn't just a place to live, but rather, a way of life? To find out more, visit our Facebook page @themountainvillage or go to our website www.themountainvillage.ca

The Adara Hotel, Whistler We now have the following positions available:

RESERVATION SUPERVISOR FRONT DESK SUPERVISOR HOUSEKEEPERS We offer better than competitive wages, benefits, spirit or epic ski pass and more. The Adara Hotel is a small boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Whistler close to all amenities and services. We take care of our staff and experience is an asset not a requirement.

Outreach Services - Free confidential support for adults and families experiencing challenges with mental health, food insecurity, housing insecurity, substance use, misuse or addiction, employment, eating disorders, violence in relationships, roommate conflict or homesickness.

Contact our office at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker or visit www. mywcss.org.

Pemberton Parent Infant Drop-In Facilitated by Capri Mohammed, Public Health Nurse. Every Mon 11am-12:30pm at Pemberton Public Library.

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Pemberton Strong Start Family Drop-InA play group for you and your under-5 child.

Signal Hill Elementary, Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri, 9am-12pm. Thurs only 12pm-3pm. Call 604894-6101 / 604-966- 8857

Whistler Public Library - Open Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat & Sun 11am5pm. Music & Words, Mon 10am. Rhyme & Song, Tues 10:30am. Parent & Infant dropin, Thurs 11am. Preschool Story Time, Fri 10:30am. Singing with the babies, Sat 11am.

Call 604-935-8433

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Access to Justice - Need legal advice but are financially restricted? Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 to find out more or visit www. mywcss.org.

$300 signing bonus Full-time and Part-time Seasonal incentives available *Short-term accommodation available Please email resume to hr@listelhotel.com

Counselling Assistance Available - WCSS subsidizes access to a private counselor for $35-$50/hr depending on financial need.

Contact an outreach team member at 604932-0113 www.mywcss.org

Thank you for your interest. Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Counselling Assistance - WCSS subsidizes access to a private counsellor depending on financial need. Contact an outreach worker at 604.932.0113 or visit www.mywcss.org.

ESL Volunteer Tutor Program - Volunteer one-to-one tutoring for new immigrants & Canadian citizens. For more information or to register, contact the Whistler Welcome Centre info@welcomewhistler.com or call 604.698.5960

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 2004 • $241.50 Bi Weekly Staff Housing (Incl bills) • Staff Meals & FREE COFFEE • 15% Grocery Discount At “The Grocery Store” • Local Customer Base • Competitive Wages • Parties, Perks & Positive Vibes

“Great Team & Awesome Staff Housing” - Irelands Finest Export PADDY BRANGAN POP INTO SEE IAN AT DELISH CAFE OR EMAIL ian@whistlergrocery.com

ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER Be a part of our dynamic team at one of Whistler’s busiest spots!

Food Bank, Pemberton - Run by Sea to Sky Community Service. Open every second Monday. 604 894 6101

At The High Mountain Brewing Company, Whistler Brewhouse, we take pride in our product and service - From the busy patio to the cozy two-sided fireplace, from our exceptional pizzas to our hand-crafted beer.

Seeking a full-time Assistant Manager to help inspire, develop, oversee and manage our front-of-house team.

The Assistant Manager will help oversee day-to-day operations and uphold Araxi Restaurant’s exceptional levels of hospitality.

We are currently looking for

Food Bank Whistler - Located at 8000 Nesters Road, every Monday from 10am to noon. For emergency food bags, please call 604.935.7717 for as-sistance. www.mywcss. org, food-bank@mywcss.org

Front of House Manager Dishwasher Line Cook

Healthy Pregnancy Outreach ProgramLearn how to prepare healthy affordable meals at this outreach program. Sea to Sky Community Services 604-894-6101

We offer comprehensive benefits packages after a probationary period, as well as competitive wages.

Qualifications • Previous restaurant leadership experience is required • WSET Level 2 or equivalent is an asset Excellent training and growth opportunities available within an award-winning restaurant group.

We offer year-round full hours, competitive wages, gratuities, extended medical & dental, accommodations, potential for future growth within the company, and an employee discount at all Toptable restaurants.

Please come by with your resume or apply via email to adam@mjg.ca Please email your resume & cover letter to:

Meadow Park Rec Credit - If you are financially restricted, you may be eligible for a $131.20 municipal recreation credit.

Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 and speak with an outreach worker. www.mywcss.org.

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North Shore Schizophrenia Society Services for family, friends & community.

Mental illness info, support & advocacy. Call Chris Dickenson at 604-966-7334

Outreach Services - Free, confidential support for youth experiencing challenges with mental health, food insecurity, housing insecurity, substance use, misuse or addiction, employment, eating disorders, violence in relationships, roommate conflict or homesickness. Contact our office at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker or visit www.mywcss.org.

RMOW Rec Credit - If you are financially restricted, you may be eligible for a $127.60 municipal recreation credit. Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 www.mywcss.org

Guest services AGent

Pinnacle Hotel Whistler has an opening for a full time or part time guest services agent. We are looking for a customer service professional who will help our guest enjoy their experience at our hotel. Duties include check in and checkout of guests, concierge and reservations.

Experience preferred but we will train the right person.

Please contact Roger Dix rdix@pinnaclehotels.ca or ph: 604-938-3218

Seeking P/t BCRMT’s to join an established mobile company and current team of 4 BCRMT’s Low overhead, working with local, and tourist clientele.

Contractor position with very flexible schedule times, paying day rate not commission.

Please email for full compensation details.

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SOCIAL SERVICES Pearl's Safe Home - Temporary shelter for women & children experiencing abuse in relationships. Locations in Whistler & Pemberton avail 24/7. All services are free.

1-877-890-5711 or 604-892-5711

Support Counselling - For women regarding abuse & relationship issues. No charge. Call 604-894-6101

Dubh Linn Gate is hiring:

BAR MANAGER Dubh Linn Gate is seeking an experienced bar manager. Areas of expertise include ordering and inventory, menu design and costing, managing an experienced bar team, providing exceptional leadership and delivering good craic. A minimum of 2 years’ management experience in a high volume bar or pub, and a minimum of 3 years’ bartending experience are required.

We offer a competitive salary, tips, a ski pass, housing if required, a flexible schedule and a great working environment.

Drop by the pub to speak with Diane or Louise between 9:30am and 3pm Monday to Saturday.

Victim Services - Assists victims, witnesses, family members or friends directly affected by any criminal act or traumatic event. Call 604-905-1969

Whistler Community Services Society Outreach Services Now Available Monday to Saturday at our new location - 8000 Nesters Road (next to WAG) 604.932.0113 www. mywcss.org

Whistler for the Disabled - Provides info for people with disabilities on what to do & where to go. Visit www. whistlerforthedisabled.com

Whistler Housing Authority - Long term rental & ownership housing for Whistler residents. Visit www.whistlerhousing.ca

Whistler Mental Health & Addiction Services - If you or someone you know needs help with a mental health issue or substance misuse or addiction problem, we can assist. Mon-Fri 830am-430pm. 604-6986455

Whistler Multicultural Network Settlement information, social support and programs for newcomers and immigrants living/working in Whistler. 604-388-5511 www.whistlermulticulturalnetwork.com

Whistler Opt Healthy Sexuality Clinic - Professional sexual health services at a reduced cost. Free HIV testing. Clinics at Whistler Health Care Ctr, 2nd floor on Tues 4:30-7:30pm. Winter hours Thurs. 5:00pm7:00pm. Confidentiality assured.

Whistler Women's Centre - Provides confidential support, resources, referrals and advocacy for women living in the Sea to Sky corridor. All services are free of charge and include access to emergency safe housing, child/youth counselling, play space and computer access. Drop-In Centre open Mon 12-230, Tue-Thu 12-5. 1519 Spring Creek Drive. You can also access our services at the Whistler Public Library on Mondays from 3-6 p.m. www.hswc.ca or call (604)962-8711. 24 HR Crisis Line: 1-877-890-5711

Sundial Boutique Hotel at 4340 Sundial Crescent, Whistler BC V0N 1B4 is currently hiring for a

Housekeeping Supervisor This position is FT year around. Wage is $21.75/hr + benefits.

Job duties include: Supervising dept duties, inspection of work, administration, assist with recruiting, perform training and cleaning duties.

Skill requirements: 1 year’s prior experience as a housekeeping supervisor”, tourism, administration and customer service.

Please fax or email your resume with attention to “Human Resources Department” to:

604-932-7152 hr@sundialhotel.com

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Whistler's newest restaurant and cocktail bar Join our kitchen team lead by the talented Chef Erin Stone Looking for:

Experienced Line Cooks Breakfast and Evening Dishwashers Please email erin@theravenroom.ca to apply

Whistler WorkBC Employment Services Centre - Provides free one-stop employment services to job seekers and employers.

Drop in services at the Pemberton Library Thursdays 1-5 PM, and at the Whistler Public Library on Mondays from 3-6 PM. For more information visit www.WhistlerESC.com or call us at 604-932-1600

SUPPORT GROUPS Birth, Baby and Beyond - Join a registered counsellor and meet other moms with the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences in a safe, welcoming and nonjudgmental setting. Call 604.932.0113 for more information or visit www.mywcss.org.

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss - Facilitated by a registered counsellor, this program is designed for couples and individuals who have experienced loss of a child, either before or after birth. Please call WCSS at 604.932.0113 and speak to an outreach worker for more information or visit www. mywcss.org.

SMART Recovery Pemberton - (SelfManagement and Recovery Training) A Cognitive-Behavioural group for individuals with substance abuse con-cerns.

Pemberton Health Centre (Board Room) January 17th, 24th, 31st, and February 7th 2019 4:30-6:00pm **drop in welcome.

RELIGION Jesus Rock Of Ages Ministry- A bible based church that holds services at Millennium Place's main floor theatre at 4:30pm. www. jesusrockofages.com Roman Catholic Church- Come celebrate mass at Our Lady of the Mountains, Whistler on Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am, Tuesday 5:45pm, Wednesday 7pm, Thursday/Friday 5:45pm. St. Francis of Assisi, Pemberton on Sunday 12:30pm and Friday 9am. St. Christopher's, Mt. Currie on Sunday 11am.

604-905-4781

Sea to Sky Healing Room - For Blessing/Prayer/Encouragement In the Community Church building, 7422 Dogwood Street, Pemberton.

Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday: 4-6 PM Whistler Church- Join us for worship and fellowship around Jesus. Sunday 10 am at Myrtle Philip Community School, 6195 Lorimer Rd. Nursery, Sunday School to gr. 6, Youth gr. 7 and up. Call Pastor Jon 604-7983861 / Kelvin 204-249-0700 or www.whistlerchurch.ca

FUR & FEATHERS Get Bear Smart Society - Learn more about coexisting with bears. To report a conflict, garbage or attractant issue call 604-905BEAR (2327) www.bearsmart.com Pemberton Wildlife Association Advocates for the conservation of fish, wildlife & wilderness recreation. Also offering target shooting & archery facilities. www.pembertonwildlifeassociation.com WAG - Whistler Animals Galore - A shelter for lost, unwanted, and homeless cats and dogs. Let us help you find your purrfect match...adopt a shelter animal! For more info 604-9358364 www.whistlerwag.com

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Concussion Support Group - WCSS is offering a recurring 8 week program to support people living with persistent postconcussion symptoms. Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 and speak with an outreach worker about upcoming sessions or visit www.mywcss.org.

Immigrant Peer Educators - Immigrants providing support and information for those who may be experiencing challenges adjusting to a new culture. 604-388-5511 info@whistlermulticulturalnetwork.com

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Epilepsy Support Group- For individuals & families seeking guidance or support.

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Advantage EJ School Currently seeking a dynamic, caring, reliable individual to teach/ animate a new program in Tourism and Hospitality (20 hours/week).

Teaching experience would be an asset, but not essential.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, management experience in the hospitality industry (minimum 2 years). Courses in Tourism and Hospitality would be desirable.

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ESL Instructor ISSofBC (Immigrant Services Society of BC) hiring p/t ESL Instructor, to start April 2.

Qualifications: ESL certificate, university degree and experience teaching ESL to adults.

10.5 hrs/wk incl: Tues & Thurs nights and online Email resume to jobs@issbc.org

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LIL’WAT NATION JOB POSTING: GRADE ONE TEACHER Position Type: Categories: Location: FTE: No. of Positions: Reporting to: Salary: Posting Date: Closing Date: Start Date:

Grade One Teacher Elementary Xet’olacw Community School, Mount Currie, B.C. V0N 2K0 1 1 Principal As per the Teaching Salary Grid March 15, 2019 Posted until position is filled August 26, 2019

Details: Xet’olacw Community School is a Lil’wat Nation school situated 35 minutes north of Whistler, BC in the Mount Currie Community. The School is a modern, dynamic institution with a strong First Nations curriculum as well as academics from N to 12.

Applicants need to be willing to work in a collaborative environment including involvement in an aboriginal student achievement program, which includes First Nations School Association coaching that improves student and teacher performance.

This position provides an opportunity for high quality Professional Development Key Deliverables: • Experience with Read Well, DIBELS and Six Minute Solution an asset/willingness to attend professional development • Ability to work collaboratively. Must be cooperative in strategies with Professional Learning Communities under direction of First Nations School Association • Experience with Saxon Math an asset/ willingness to attend professional development • Experience and/or education in special needs an asset • Can use data to drive classroom/school wide improvement initiatives • Maintain open and consistent communications with students and their families about academic progress • Be a positive team player committed to the belief that all children can learn at high levels • Commitment to ongoing professional development including willingness to be coached by the Elementary Supervisor and Regional Principal via school visits, video teleconference call and joining Provincial Professional Learning Community model (in Vancouver) and a School-Wide PLC model on site • Enjoy participating in school event days such as Sports Day, Eagle Run, and Flake Rodeo etc.

• Implement strong classroom management strategies

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NESTERS MARKET & WELLNESS CENTRE

NOW HIRING AT OUR WHISTLER LOCATION If you are a student 15 years or older, we have flexible hours and we want you!

Grocery Clerks Produce Clerks Deli Clerks Meat Clerks Bakery Clerks Juice Bar Clerks E-mail or drop in your resume to: bruce_stewart@nestersmarket.com please cc ian_fairweather@nestersmarket.com or call us at 604-932-3545 PERKS • Competitive wage – Depending on expereince • Access to medical and dental benefits for full time applicants • Percentage discount from store bought goods • Flexible and set schedule • Relative training

Contact Information:

Glenda Gabriel Receptionist/Secretary Xet’olacw Community School P.O. Box 604 Mount Currie, B.C. V0N 2K0 Tel: 604 894-6131 Fax: (604) 894-5717

We thank you for your interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Full Time As a Lodging Attendant, you will be responsible for cleaning condo units, hotel rooms, resort common areas and maintaining commercial contracts. These daily services will be your responsibility, so guests get the best first impression of our resort and of their accommodations. Employee Housing Available. www.panoramaresort.com/employment

Full Time Panorama Mountain Resort is looking for entry level and experienced cooks to join the culinary team. The successful candidates must be able to work unattended in both a production atmosphere and on stations in the resort kitchens. You must work well in a team environment and have a willingness to learn.

Employee Housing Available. www.panoramaresort.com/employment

Full Time SUTER HOMES-Position available immediately to join our team in new home construction. Two years experience and basic tools required. Benefits package and competitive wages for a motivated individual. 604-905-8426 paul@suterhomes.com suterhomes.com

LODGE MANAGER Eagle Pass Heliski is now hiring.

The Lodge Manager is responsible for the general overview and day to day operations of the lodge to ensure an unparalleled experience for our guests. For full job description and how to apply visit our website. www.eaglepassheliskiing.com/ jobs/

Key Qualifications and Attributes: • Possession of or eligibility for a BC Teaching Certificate • Membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch • Ability to work with First Nations students in a First Nations community • Innovative and energetic • Positive thinking and ability to work as a team member • Skill in developing instructional strategies based on essential skills and engaging for students • Teaching record of success an asset.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to build positive student relationships • Reflective practices • Familiarity with BC’s new curriculum • Have a desire to learn and grow professionally Applications and Other Documents: Send cover letter, resume, including reference, transcripts, copy of degrees and TQS Category, prefer by fax.

All Positions The Pony restaurant is currently seeking applicants for the following positions: Line cook: day and night shifts available. Must have 3+ years experience, competitive wages and bi-weekly tip out.

Dishwasher: Evening shifts, entry level position.Wages + bi-weekly tip out.

Bartender: Experienced bartender, mainly day shifts, full time preferred.

Please email or drop off your resume to The Pony events@thepony.ca

Looking for Long term staff to do delivery/florist help.

Retail Florist experience welcome but not mandatory.

Staff accommodation available for F/T. Please contact by email w/ resume. info@senkaflorist.com https://senkaflorist.com

JOIN THE MONGOLIE CREW! We are hiring full time & part time:

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Hourly wage + tips, flexible schedule, fun & fast-paced work environment, staff meals.

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Send your resume to careers@mongoliegrill.com Or drop off your resume in person before 5pm!

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SUMMER SURVEYORS Temporary Work in the shadow of beautiful Mt. Currie. Whistler Skydiving is looking for a front desk/souvenir video editor for the 2019 season, May-September. Duties may include taking bookings, payments, phone calls as well as editing short souvenir video and photo packages.

Successful candidates must be friendly, organized and have a working knowledge of computers. info@whistlerskydiving.ca Www.whistlerskydiving.ca

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Surveyors play a key role in gathering information about the guest experience in Whistler. The surveyors collect information from guests in a non-biased manner over the summer season, throughout the village. Surveyors conduct face-to-face, intercept surveying on iPads. Our ideal candidates are mature, outgoing, knowledgeable locals who enjoy talking to people.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Complete 6 hour surveying shift between 9am – 6pm (3 days per week).

• Conduct surveys in the Whistler village (outdoor pedestrian areas).

• Conduct surveys in all weather conditions.

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• Excellent interpersonal skills, with particular emphasis on superior customer service.

• Comfortable approaching people, with excellent knowledge of Whistler, and surrounding areas.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

This position offers a flexible schedule with a competitive wage and other fun benefits.

To apply please send your cover letter and resume to Brandon Smith: bsmith@tourismwhistler.com

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EXPERIENCED LINE COOKS (ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE) BUSSERS HOSTS SERVERS Full-time and year round. We feature evening work only, staff meals, competitive wages and a great work environment. So if you’re looking for a change or some extra hours, come by and see us. Flexible schedules are available.

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LIL’WAT NATION JOB POSTING: MILE 33 BUS DRIVER

REPLY IN PERSON WITH RESUME BETWEEN 3-5 AT QUATTRO 4319 Main St. in the Pinnacle Hotel

is currently hiring for the following positions:

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER Please send resume to

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FTE: No. of Positions: Reporting to: Salary: Posting Date: Closing Date: Start Date:

Mile 33 Bus Driver Bussing Xet’olacw Community School, Mount Currie, B.C. V0N 2K0 1 1 Supervisor of Facilities and Services As per the Bussing Salary Grid April 4, 2019 Posted until position is filled Immediately

Details: Under the supervision of the Head Bus Driver and the Supervisor of Facilities and Services the Bus Driver will drive the Mile 33 Bus Route. (Lower Lake Band Area).

Key Deliverables: • Pre-trip inspection of bus and proper warm up • Mile 33 to Xet’olacw Community School and Signal Hill Elementary and Pemberton Secondary School • Arrive at School for drop-off • Other bus runs as requested • Clean and fuel up if required • Routes are subject to change by the Supervisor of Facilities and Services if required.

Key Qualifications and Attributes: • Must have minimum Class 2 • Driver’s Abstract • Criminal Record Check • Ensure all busses are inspected for SAFETY required • Make sure insurance for bus is up to date • Ensure log books are kept up, including mopping and washing seats once a week • Review fuel bills when requested • Other duties as required • This route is on Forestry Road. Driver needs to be capable and confident on unpaved road. Driver needs to be strong and in good health Applications and Other Documents: Send cover letter, resume, and driver’s abstract and criminal record check by fax.

Contact Information:

Glenda Gabriel, Receptionist/Secretary Xet’olacw Community School P.O. Box 604, Mount Currie, B.C., V0N 2K0 Tel: 604 894-6131 Fax: (604) 894-5717

We thank you for your interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

NOW HIRING: FT Bakery FT & PT Cashiers COMPETITIVE WAGES, BENEFITS AND FLEXIBILITY email jobs@pembertonsupermarket.com online application at pembertonsupermarket.com fax (604) 894-1107 or apply within!

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Pan Pacific Whistler is currently hiring for: HR Coordinator Reservations & Revenue Supervisor Guest Services Agent Night Auditor Preventative Maintenance Technician Maintenance Associate Room Attendant Overnight Houseperson Breakfast Cook Breakfast Dishwasher Accountant Valet Discover new opportunities to embark on a career in Hospitality with Pan Pacific Whistler, located at Whistler’s best address.

We offer competitive wages, ski pass, and staff accommodation.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to careers.ppwhi@panpacific.com

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS The Bearfoot Bistro, Whistler’s premier fine dining restaurant is growing its team.

Full & Part-Time Class 2 Drivers

Be part of the action to deliver exceptinal fine dining experience to guests in an award-winning and high volume dining room.

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LIL’WAT NATION JOB POSTING: TEACHER ON-CALL Position Type: Location: Status: Reporting to: Salary: Closing Date:

Teacher On-Call Xet’olacw Community School, Mount Currie, B.C. V0N 2K0 Full-time Education Director Commensurate with Experience Posted Until Position filled

Details: Xet’olacw Community School is a Lil’wat Nation School situated 35 minutes north of Whistler, B.C. in the Mount Currie Community. The school is a modern, dynamic institution with a strong First Nations curriculum as well as academics from N to 12.

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Key Qualifications and Attributes: • The ability to teach various high school subjects • Member of the Teacher Regulation Branch • In possession of a degree in Education • Experience with and appreciation of First Nations culture • Ability to work within a Cooperative Discipline framework • Innovative and energetic • Positive thinking and ability to work as a team member • Ability to work in a collaborative culture • Background in relationship-based, learning and discursive practices • Adventurous, versatile and a nature lover • Must complete a criminal record check.

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HIRING: Biking Coach, Paddle Sports Coach, and Tennis Coach FOR: KIDDY and KIDS COMBO CAMPS 2019 Working with age groups 3-5 or 6-16 Multi Sport days, biking in the morning and afternoons spent on the lake.

THE JOB: • Provide coaching to kids in a variety of activities including biking, and water sports.

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LIL’WAT NATION JOB POSTING: GRADE SEVEN TEACHER Position Type: Categories: Location: FTE: No. of Positions: Reporting to: Salary: Posting Date: Closing Date: Start Date:

Grade Seven Teacher Elementary Xet’olacw Community School, Mount Currie, B.C. V0N 2K0 1 1 Principal As per the Teaching Salary Grid April 3, 2019 Posted until position is filled August 26, 2019

Details: Xet’ólacw Community School is a Lílwat Nation school situated 35 minutes north of Whistler, BC in the Mount Currie Community. The School is a modern, dynamic institution with a strong First Nations curriculum as well as academics from N to 12.

Applicants need to be willing to work in a collaborative environment including involvement in an aboriginal student achievement program, which includes coaching that improves student and teacher performance.

This position provides an opportunity for high quality Professional Development Key Deliverables: • Teach all subjects in the Grade 7 class with Physical Education, Ucwalmícwts (traditional language), and a library time supervised by other teachers or staff.

• Implement strong classroom management strategies.

• Is committed to excellent instructional preparation and consistent record keeping. Timely reporting to administration when necessary e.g. report cards, attendance records and data request • Can use data to drive classroom/school–wide improvement initiatives • Maintain open and consistent communication with students and their families about their academic progress • Can operate and teach numeracy and literacy in collaboration with others according to the school’s strategies for improving academic outcomes • Be a positive team player committed to the belief that all children can learn at high levels • Commit to ongoing professional development including willingness to be coached by the Elementary Supervisor and Regional Principal via school visits, video teleconference calls etc. and joining Provincial Professional Learning Community model (in Vancouver) and a SchoolWide PLC model on site.

• Working in Reading Mastery/Corrective Reading Program (platooned) as well as Literature program and centers.

• Work with Saxon Math in collaboration with other Intermediate teaching staff • Experience and/or education in special needs an asset • Enjoy participating in school event days such as Sports Day, Eagle Run, and Flake Rodeo etc.

Key Qualifications and Attributes: • Possession of or eligibility for a BC Teaching Certificate • Membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch • Ability to work with First Nations students in a First Nations community • Innovative and energetic • Positive thinking and ability to work as a team member • Skill in developing instructional strategies based on essential skills and engaging for students • Teaching record of success an asset.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to build positive student relationships • Reflective practices • Familiarity with BC’s new curriculum • Have a desire to learn and grow professionally Applications and Other Documents: Send cover letter, resume, including reference, transcripts, copy of degrees and TQS Category, prefer by fax.

Contact Information:

Glenda Gabriel, Receptionist/Secretary Xet’olacw Community School P.O. Box 604, Mount Currie, B.C., V0N 2K0 Tel: 604 894-6131 Fax: (604) 894-5717

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We provide our people with a caring and fun work environment and cater to lifestyles of adventure seekers. We are centrally located in the heart of Whistler Village and provide our employees with the opportunity to work flexible hours based on their adventure or family requirements.

Join our Adventure Service Team at the Whistler Village Inn and Suites!

WE OFFER • A great work environment with opportunities for development and career advancement • Free coffee and tea service • Training for advancement • Use of facilities based on occupancy (Gym, Sauna, Hydro Spa and Pool) • Highly competitive compensation in Whistler • Employee accommodation discounts with Atlific Hotels and Resorts • Medical and Dental for full time employees • Some staff discounts on local activities • Staff housing based on availability • Increments to pay scale based for longevity • Flexible hours and work schedules based on your requirements • Bike Storage based on availability

CURRENTLY HIRING • Front Desk Agents (Commission based incentives) • FT Night Auditor - Premium Wage (Commission based incentives) • FT or PT Room Attendants (Commission based incentives) • FT Maintenance (Commission based incentives) Resumes can be submitted to karen@wvis.ca

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Crepe Montagne, French restaurant in Whistler since 1997, is looking for:

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TRANSPORTATION & GROUNDS MANAGER School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) is accepting applications for an exempt staff position of Transportation & Grounds Manager.

This excluded staff position offers a competitive rate of pay and benefits package.

Further information regarding this position and the School District can be found at https://www.makeafuture.ca/regions-districts/bc-public-schooldistricts/metro/sea-to-sky/ Please note applications for this position will be received up to 4:00 pm on Wednesday May 22, 2019 and we ask that applications be submitted through the Make a Future website.

Server Assistant Crepes Maker (Cook) Prep Cook / Dishwasher Competitive wage based on experience + great tips + flexible schedule to enjoy Whistler!

Visit us from 10am to 2pm or email us your resume at alicia@crepemontagne.com.

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Housekeepers Needed

-Signing Bonus & Great Benefits!The Four Seasons Housekeeping team is looking for Guestroom Attendants for contracts starting immediately or for summer hire!

Candidates will receive a $500 signing bonus. Benefits include Guaranteed housing, one meal per working shift, health & medical after 90 days, a winter leisure package, and more!

Chase a Career that Counts At Westin, we recruit the brightest, most energetic people in pursuit of developing an exciting and rewarding career. Marriott International has 30 renowned hotel brands in over 122 countries around the world, and we’re still growing. Opportunities abound!

Details: Please apply online via jobs.fourseasons.com For possible same day offers, please come to our drop-in hours every Tuesday between 1pm-4pm. Please bring your resume and two references in order to be considered!

ACCOUNTING MANAGER ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE COORDINATOR IT TECHNICIAN PERKS AND BENEFITS • MSP COVERAGE • EXTENDED BENEFITS • DISCOUNTED MEALS

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT & CEO YEAR ROUND, PART TIME (MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS PER WEEK)

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Executive Assistant is responsible for a variety of administrative responsibilities, such as: acting as the point of contact between executives and internal/ external clients and key stakeholders, preparing presentations and reports, collating information for Board and Committee meetings, coordinating meeting schedules, organizing meeting set up and taking meeting minutes.

This role requires someone with executive administrative experience and the ability to work in a professional and confidential manner; within a flexible environment. With exceptional verbal and written communication skills, along with digital proficiency, the successful candidate will be extremely organized, with strong attention to detail and time management.

To view the full job descriptions and to apply, please visit our website: whistler.com/careers

Delta by Marriott Whistler Village Suites Is currently recruiting for the following positions:

- Front Desk Manager - Housekeeping Room Attendant - Executive Housekeeper - Bellperson - Houseperson / Public Area Attendant - Strata External Maintenance 3 days/week

STAFF HOUSING IS AVAILABLE! Start your journey today with: competitive wages, growth opportunities, a positive team environment, medical benefits, play money (ski pass, etc), 100% provincial health care coverage.

To Apply: either submit an application online at Marriott.com/careers or send your resume to barbara.fraser@deltahotels.com

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Here’s to the Journey At Westin, we recruit the brightest, most energetic people in pursuit of developing an exciting and rewarding career. Marriott International has 30 renowned hotel brands in over 122 countries around the world, and we’re still growing. Opportunities abound!

STEWARD BANQUET SERVER (FT/CASUAL) ROOM ATTENDANT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER SHIPPER/ RECEIVER

ROOMS CONTROLLER OVERNIGHT SECURITY AGENT SECURITY SUPERVISOR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE COORDINATOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER IT TECHNICIAN

PERKS AND BENEFITS • MSP COVERAGE • DISCOUNTED MEALS • FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES

In anticipation of a busy summer, we are hiring for many positions in the hotel including in our spa, housekeeping, culinary (patio season is coming!) and management.

Competitive wages Seasonal bonus Great perks & benefits Discounts on F&B + Spa services Check out www.nitalakelodge.com/careers to learn more

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• STAFF ACCOMMODATION • MARRIOTT “EXPLORE” PROGRAM ASSOCIATE HOTEL DISCOUNTS

Email your resume to work@westinwhistler.com or visit Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Earls is starting to build our team for Spring and Summer

We are seeking flexible, hardworking and hard playing

FRONT DESK AGENT FULL-TIME BELLMEN HOUSEKEEPERS/HOUSEMAN

Servers, Cooks, Hosts, Expeditors, Bartenders & Shift Managers Visit us at the restaurant anytime to apply in person or via email at apply.whistler@earls.ca

PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME HOURS AVAILABLE

PART-TIME NIGHT AUDIT Please apply if you can bring your smile and positive energy to our team and our guests!

Please email your resume to: roberto@aavawhistlerhotel.com Thank you for your interest.

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LIL’WAT NATION JOB POSTING: GRADE SIX TEACHER Position Type: Categories: Location: FTE: No. of Positions: Reporting to: Salary: Posting Date: Closing Date: Start Date:

Grade Six Teacher Elementary Xet’olacw Community School, Mount Currie, B.C. V0N 2K0 1 1 Principal As per the Teaching Salary Grid March 15, 2019 Posted until position is filled August 26, 2019

Details: Xet’ólacw Community School is a Lílwat Nation school situated 35 minutes north of Whistler, BC in the Mount Currie Community. The School is a modern, dynamic institution with a strong First Nations curriculum as well as academics from N to 12.

Applicants need to be willing to work in a collaborative environment including involvement in an aboriginal student achievement program, which includes coaching that improves student and teacher performance.

Nagomi Sushi is hiring experienced Japanese Chefs in Whistler.

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Preparing Sushi and cooking other Japanese traditional food.

Plan menu and ensure food meets quality standards.

Estimate food requirements and estimate food and labour costs.

Instruct Kitchen Helpers and Cooks in preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.

Assist Head Chef and supervise cooks and kitchen helpers.

Inspecting ingredients for quality and freshness and supervising all food preparation.

Create new menu, recipes and specials.

Ensure excellent customer services at the Sushi bar.

Work as a team and ensure orders are completed in a timely manner.

Qualifications: • Completion of secondary school and 2 years of cook/chef experience

Full-time, Permanent

This position provides an opportunity for high quality Professional Development Key Deliverables: • Teach all subjects in the Grade 6 class with Physical Education, Ucwalmícwts (traditional language), and a library time supervised by other teachers or staff.

• Implement strong classroom management strategies.

• Is committed to excellent instructional preparation and consistent record keeping. Timely reporting to administration when necessary e.g. report cards, attendance records and data request • Can use data to drive classroom/school–wide improvement initiatives • Maintain open and consistent communication with students and their families about their academic progress • Can operate and teach numeracy and literacy in collaboration with others according to the school’s strategies for improving academic outcomes • Be a positive team player committed to the belief that all children can learn at high levels • Commit to ongoing professional development including willingness to be coached by the Elementary Supervisor and Regional Principal via school visits, video teleconference calls etc. and joining Provincial Professional Learning Community model (in Vancouver) and a School-Wide PLC model on site.

• Working in Reading Mastery Program (platooned) as well as Literature program and centers.

• Work with Jump Saxon Math in collaboration with other Intermediate teaching staff • Experience and/or education in special needs an asset • Enjoy participating in school event days such as Sports Day, Eagle Run, and Flake Rodeo etc.

Key Qualifications and Attributes: • Possession of or eligibility for a BC Teaching Certificate • Membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch • Ability to work with First Nations students in a First Nations community • Innovative and energetic • Positive thinking and ability to work as a team member • Skill in developing instructional strategies based on essential skills and engaging for students • Teaching record of success an asset.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to build positive student relationships • Reflective practices • Familiarity with BC’s new curriculum • Have a desire to learn and grow professionally Applications and Other Documents: Send cover letter, resume, including reference, transcripts, copy of degrees and TQS Category, prefer by fax.

Contact Information:

Glenda Gabriel, Receptionist/Secretary Xet’olacw Community School P.O. Box 604, Mount Currie, B.C., V0N 2K0 Tel: 604 894-6131 Fax: (604) 894-5717

We thank you for your interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All season, 30-35 hours per week $24 per hour Language of work is English

Benefits: 2 weeks vacation, extended health plan.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Address: 108-4557 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4 Apply by email at whistlernagomisushi@hotmail.co.jp

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IS HIRING A RENOVATION MANAGER True Pro Property Maintenance is a rapidly growing full service maintenance company based in Whistler B.C. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a self motivated and energetic person to join our team as our Renovation Manager. True Pro is an expanding company with plenty of room for upward growth. If you are a Sea to Sky resident looking for a career that supports your lifestyle True pro would love to hear from you.

Renovation Manager Responsibilities are as follows: Understands all aspects of Home Maintenance Manage Renovation projects Manage carpenters and sub-trades Works well with customers Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing would be an asset Skilled carpenter Self-starter Highly motivated and energetic Good Communicator Knowledgeable in Excel and Word Minimum of 5 years experience True Pro offers a starting wage of $30.00+ per hour based on experience, Health benefits after 3 months probation and $1000 Recreation Credit.

Please email resumes to miche@truepro.ca

O&R Restaurants seeking full-time

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF, LINE COOK, BAKER, DISHWASHER, SERVER, BARTENDER We offer competitive pay, a social work environment, seasonal bonuses*, food discounts when not working, meals with every shift*, and a variety of F&B establishments to work.

We’re looking forward to you joining our family!

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Project Coordinator Carpenters Carpenters Helpers Labourers Level 2 First Aid Attendant Please submit resume to: info@evrfinehomes

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Snowflake, a leading Canadian retailer in outerwear and accessories, is looking for a Store Manager for their Fairmont Chateau Whistler location

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ARE YOU A FOODIE?

This is a great opportunity to lead and build an established team of empowered, dynamic sales people. Ideal for an enthusiastic, goal-oriented individual with an appreciation for timeless, quality products.

Your Local Community IGA Whistler is hiring passionate resident foodies for all DEPARTMENTS • We offer flexible scheduling options like evenings, weekends, and weekday daytime shifts.

Excellent earning potential with substantial base salary, outstanding commissions, bonuses, store discounts, Health Club membership at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, parking spot in upper village.

• We also have accommodations available for some long term positions.

•Kitchen experience, customer service and cashier experience an asset

• Proven sales person.

• Previous retail management an asset.

• Excellent overall communication skills – both verbal and written.

• Solution oriented. Good at problem solving and decision making.

• Self-motivated and able to inspire others.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest and advise that only those considered for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Please forward your resume and what department you want to work in to nadinej@georgiamain.com or markb@igabc.com

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Diamond Resorts Canada Ltd., Whistler, BC

Full & Part Time Housekeepers Eligible successful candidates may receive*:

• Retention Bonus Program of up to $1,200 for eligible candidates.

• Extensive benefits package which may include; ski pass or wellness allowance, disability coverage, travel insurance and extended health and dental.

• Travel Allowance and discounted employee rates at any Diamond Resort International resort.

• Full-time work year round and a FUN work environment. *eligibility and conditions based on DRCL policies and practices set out in general terms and conditions of employment.

Email your resume with the position you wish to apply for to: Madiha.Hassan@diamondresorts.com

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LIL’WAT NATION JOB POSTING: GRADE SEVEN TEACHER Position Type: Categories: Location: FTE: No. of Positions: Reporting to: Salary: Posting Date: Closing Date: Start Date:

Details: Xet’ólacw Community School is a Lílwat Nation school situated 35 minutes north of Whistler, BC in the Mount Currie Community. The School is a modern, dynamic institution with a strong First Nations curriculum as well as academics from N to 12.

Applicants need to be willing to work in a collaborative environment including involvement in an aboriginal student achievement program, which includes coaching that improves student and teacher performance. This position provides an opportunity for high quality Professional Development Key Deliverables: • Teach Career Education 8, 9, 10, Career Life Education 11/12, and English First Peoples 10 • Implement strong classroom management strategies.

• Is committed to excellent instructional preparation and consistent record keeping. Timely reporting to administration when necessary e.g. report cards, attendance records and data request • Can use data to drive classroom/school–wide improvement initiatives • Maintain open and consistent communication with students and their families about their academic progress • Can operate and teach numeracy and literacy in collaboration with others according to the school’s strategies for improving academic outcomes • Be a positive team player committed to the belief that all children can learn at high levels • Commit to ongoing professional development including willingness to be coached by the Administration Coordinator, Principal and Regional Principal via school visits, video teleconference calls etc. and joining Provincial Professional Learning Community model (in Vancouver) and a School-Wide PLC model on site.

• Prepare and prep students for English 10 Provincial Assessment • Experience and/or education in special needs an asset • Enjoy participating in school event days such as Sports Day, Eagle Run, and Flake Rodeo etc.

Key Qualifications and Attributes: • Possession of or eligibility for a BC Teaching Certificate • Membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch • Ability to work with First Nations students in a First Nations community • Innovative and energetic • Positive thinking and ability to work as a team member • Skill in developing instructional strategies based on essential skills and engaging for students • Teaching record of success an asset.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to build positive student relationships • Reflective practices • Familiarity with BC’s new curriculum • Have a desire to learn and grow professionally Applications and Other Documents: Send cover letter, resume, including references, transcripts, copy of degrees and TQS Category, prefer by fax.

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High School Career and Planning/English Teacher 1.0 FT High School Xet’olacw Community School, Mount Currie, B.C. V0N 2K0 1 1 Principal As per the Teaching Salary Grid April 24, 2019 Posted until position is filled August 26, 2019

Glenda Gabriel, Receptionist/Secretary Xet’olacw Community School P.O. Box 604, Mount Currie, B.C., V0N 2K0 Tel: 604 894-6131 Fax: (604) 894-5717

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The monster within us POWER CORRUPTS. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

I’m pretty sure that was the high point of George Orwell’s Animal Farm. Either that or never trust talking animals. Either way, it’s not a half-bad explanation for what seems to be going on in the world right now. We seem to have a plague of corrupt talking animals running the show, from The Orange One laying waste to the U.S. constitution down south to Mr. Ford in Ontario demonstrating in puzzling detail Ontarians could, in fact, do worse than giving Bob Rae a majority government.

But this week’s piffle isn’t about literature. It isn’t really even about corrupt politicians. It’s more about you and me, well, you. No, me too, and how our

BY G.D. MAXWELL disappointment in not getting what we want, or, as is often the case, even what we need, leads to the likes of Trump, Ford, Kenney, et.al., goose stepping us down the road to intolerant totalitarianism.

In my quest to remain a student instead of a soldier during the Vietnam war, I flitted like a butterfly between various majors. For a couple of semesters, I studied psychology.

Perhaps studied is too rigourous a word.

I treaded water in the psychology faculty long enough to get close to fulfilling the degree requirements before moving on to, I believe, philosophy. I was working my way backwards through the “Ps.” Psychology at the undergraduate level was largely the study of studies undertaken by solemn men and women in white lab coats observing how white mice reacted to various stimuli and deprivations, mice standing in for people in what I think was an ironic statement on both university life and larger society in general.

What I remember most from my dalliance are two bizarre experiments on human behaviour. Both have been on my mind lately as I watch large segments of the population of what I used to think of as civilized countries act in very uncivilized ways.

In 1961, Stanley Milgram was doing the white lab coat thing at Yale University. He was still chewing on the atrocities committed

by Nazis in the Second World War and the subsequent Nuremberg Trials when he hatched the idea for his obedience trials.

Having tired of spending his days with grad students and white mice, Doc Milgram decided to experiment on humans. He advertised for people to take part in an obedience experiment—offering $4.50 for an hour’s work—and got his subjects, a cross-section of Yalies and Townies.

The subjects were the experiment’s faux teachers. Their job was to ask the learners, who were in on the joke, a series of questions. The white lab-coated authority figure explained this was an experiment delving into the role punishment played in

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For each wrong answer, the teacher was to throw a switch, administering an electric shock to the learner. Shocks began at a benign 15 volts and moved upward for each subsequent wrong answer in 15 volt increments to 450 volts, each escalation being represented by another switch.

The final two switches beyond 450 were marked “XXX.” Labouring under the illusion the experiment was about what the learners were doing, the real experiment was, of course, to determine how far the teachers would go in administering punishment at the behest of the lab-coated authority figure. The learners were actors and the shocks were, themselves, illusory.

When Milgram presented his work, he assembled an audience of students, profs and townies and laid it out as a hypothetical. He explained the experiment and asked those assembled to indicate how far they’d go in administering punishment.

Everyone said they’d resist authority and, on average, stop shocking learners when the voltage got to 120.

In the actual experiment, 65 per cent of the teachers went all the way to triple-X! Even though the learners’ screams of pain and pounding had given way to unconscious silence after 330 volts were administered. Cool, eh?

The experiment has been replicated about a dozen times around the world since

1961 with results ranging as high as 85 per cent of people delivering the maximum voltage. The only encouragement they needed to reach this “sadistic” level of punishment was the calm reassurance of an authority figure telling them to do their duty.

The other experiment was even more bizarre. In 1971, Dr. Philip Zimbardo conducted what’s become known as the Stanford Prison Experiment. It is the seminal demonstration of the power of social situations to distort personal identities and long-cherished values and morality.

For $15 a day, two dozen Stanford students signed on to roleplay. Half were randomly tapped to be prison guards, half to be prisoners. A prison was set up in the basement of the psych building and on a quiet Sunday morning, real Palo Alto cops arrested the student prisoners, booked them at the real police station, tossed them in a holding cell and some hours later, drove them blindfolded to the experimental prison.

They were processed, put in prison uniform—a dress bearing their prisoner number under which they wore no underwear, and a stocking cap—and locked up. The guards were uniformed and bore a spooky, and intentional, resemblance to the crackers guarding the chain gang in the movie Cool Hand Luke.

The subjects of this experiment had been run through a battery of psych tests to weed out the weirdos. These were middleclass kids at a prestigious university. The

experiment was set to run two weeks.

Zimbardo called a stop to the proceedings after six days! Things had gotten out of hand. Prisoners began to act like prisoners and, more disturbingly, guards began to act like guards. Even one of Zimbardo’s grad students overseeing the experiment got so wrapped up in it he began acting like a prison warden.

Guards abused, humiliated and degraded prisoners, particularly during the night shift when they thought no one was watching. They hooded them, made them perform simulated sexual perversions, administered corporal punishment and generally reduced them to non-humans.

So what’s that tell us about what’s going on in the U.S., in our home and native land and elsewhere around the world? What does it tell us about the delicate line between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour?

The monster lives within all of our souls.

Our “morality” is situational. So is our sense of outrage. It’s easy to sit in our comfortable houses and watch television and tsk-tsk the actions of depraved psychos. It’s much harder to accept the fact we don’t have to scratch too far below the surface to find the Nazi in all of us.

It’s happened before. It’s happening now in an alarming number of countries. It may be happening in our own country, little by little, province by province.

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