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SPLIT DECISION

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36 Toxic talk Is social media ruining political discourse at the municipal level? Local leaders weigh in on the increasingly toxic dialogue online. - By Joel Barde

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TRANSIT TROUBLES

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COOL AND COLLECTED

Carter Krasny

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rises to sixth in U21 men’s age group at the Enduro World Series race in

communities to consider creative funding solutions.

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LESSONS FROM THE PAST

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weekend, and it wasn’t smooth sailing.

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Opinion & Columns 08 OPENING REMARKS The struggle to find adequate—or any—childcare is impacting the

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quality of life for parents and the workforce. It’s time to think outside of the box to solve this in Whistler.

10 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letter writers complain about garish village banners and ask

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13 PIQUE’N YER INTEREST Writer Andrew Mitchell considers Canada as we celebrate our national day, and decides while we are a great nation, we have a way to go before we can rest on our laurels.

90 MAXED OUT Max dissects a recent CBC poll on Canadians’ views on our nation’s populace and finds

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34 SCIENCE MATTERS David Suzuki tells us that there’s no shortage of solutions to the climate

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35 ODD JOB Writer Leslie Anthony gets a lesson in the production of gin and vodka at Function Junction’s

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Lifestyle & Arts

52 FORK IN THE ROAD Food writer Glenda Bartosh explores the cyclical nature of certain cuisines, recalling a particularly tasty honey cake she enjoyed at the Fête De La Véraison.

54 EPICURIOUS Fifty-five breweries, pouring more than 200 beers and ciders, will be on tap at the fifth annual Squamish Beer Festival on July 6.

58 NOTES FROM THE BACK ROW Columnist Feet Banks gets you ready for a summer of lovin’ with Stranger Things and Midsommar.

60 MUSEUM MUSINGS With the arrival of summer, the column looks at the history of the corridor’s favourite beverage—beer—up and down the Sea to Sky.

64 PIQUECAL Head to Alta Lake on July 7 for Sundays at the Point, which features live music, bocce, the Obstacles art show, and fine food and drink.

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Who’s minding the baby?

STAFFING AND HOUSING issues are old friends on the list of challenges when it comes to offering sustainable solutions for any number of things in Whistler.

Most recently, they have come to the fore in the discussion around child care and daycare in the corridor.

Just a few months ago, we read in our sister publication the Squamish Chief that Bee Haven Childcare was closing its doors due to staffing shortages. The owner had offered both bonuses and subsidies to attract staff, but no one was interested.

BY CLARE OGILVIE edit@piquenewsmagazine.com

Last week, the Resort Municipality of Whistler said it was moving ahead with a childcare planning project thanks to a $24,840 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities. It will be carried out by the Whistler Centre for Sustainability. The information gathered will be shared with the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development for use in future provincial planning decisions.

or five fewer qualified staff than needed.

Again, housing is an issue as the need for qualified staff is province-wide so childhood educators go where life is easier to manage.

Said Gaudet: “No one’s looking to come up here and try to battle with the housing and everything else that’s associated with it.”

Part of this equation is the wage early childhood educators earn: Those at the high end of the scale can get $24 an hour while others can earn minimum wage.

Pemberton already knows it is in crisis when it comes to offering child care. A report released in June found that there are approximately 12.5 licensed spaces for every 100 kids (up to 12 years old) living in Pemberton and all 73 of the community’s licensed spaces are filled. The report was commissioned by the Social Planning and Research Council of BC. “We need to collaborate with the Village (of Pemberton), with Sea to Sky Community Services, (and) with the SLRD ... to create spaces and attract new teachers,” Maude Ash, manager of the Pemberton Children’s Centre told Pique.

The provincial government has made investments in child care. The 2019 budget saw an increase of $9 million per year to

“We need to collaborate with the Village (of Pemberton), with Sea to Sky Community Services, (and) with the SLRD ... to create spaces and attract new teachers ... ” - MAUDE ASH While the study is good news—all data collection helps when fighting for change— there is little hope that it will reveal anything we don’t know, or offer any real or affordable solutions.

Last week, Kari Gaudet, executive director at the Whistler Children’s Centre Society, told Pique, “It’s all staffing. 100 per cent.”

We also learned that the Whistler Children’s Centre is operating with four

the child-care plan (extended to 2022)— this brings total investment to $1.3 billion.

However, the promised $10-a-day daycare is not yet in sight. It also announced a year ago a $237-million fund to create 22,000 new, licensed child-care spaces across the province over the next three years.

According to B.C. Stats, there are approximately 230,000 pre-school kids in our province. And while we don’t know exactly

how many of these need childcare, nationally that average sits at about 50 per cent, so that would translate into 115,000 children in B.C. Families who are lucky enough to have full-time childcare will be paying at least $1,000 a month for those under three years of age and $835 for kids over three at the Whistler Children’s Centre. That’s per child.

You can do the math—pretty soon it is not worth it for both parents to be working and sending multiple kids to child care centres.

And what about the parents that line up overnight to get their kids into after-school care with Whistler’s Kids on the Go programs?

This is a situation that needs a solution.

According to a 2017 Conference Board of Canada report, “every dollar spent on expanding Early Childhood Education results in $6 of economic benefit.”

Another investigation by Robert Fairholm and Lynell Anderson for Early Childhood Educators of BC claimed that there would be approximately 39,200 more working mothers and a 1.7-per-cent increase in B.C.’s overall employment rate if the plan were implemented.

But it’s about more than just money if you ask me. It is healthy and necessary for our kids to see moms be valuable members of the workforce—creative, problem-solving members of the working community.

(Before you call me on using moms, let’s remember that at least 88 per cent of stayat-home parents are moms).

Parents should not have to choose between work and children, though this is a simplistic description.

As we delve into our childcare situation in Whistler, perhaps it’s time for some of our famous creativity. Could we reserve some units of employee housing for earlychildhood educators, partner with the RMOW child-care programs to keep workers employed when Children’s Centre kids flood to ski-school programs in the winter, could larger businesses (or several smaller ones) create crèches for employees—what realistic ideas might work? n

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Banners an eyesore?

can admire banners and billboards, they are welcome to visit virtually any large city in the world.

For others, they may prefer unobscured views of trees, mountains, and the pristine beauty of our magnificent natural environment here in Whistler.

Let’s leave the “art” inside the Audain Art Museum.

Doug Garnett // Whistler

“I think that I shall never see a billboard lovely as a tree.

Perhaps unless the billboards fall I’ll never see a tree at all.”

-Ogden Nash This season, once again, there are brightly coloured banners attached to lamp standards throughout “Tiny Town.”

Many people may find these artificial, trashy, and inappropriate for a world-class resort that promotes its pristine natural environment, while others may simply dislike the design choice and colours of this season’s examples.

At our attractive, new, permanent welcoming signage at Village Gate Boulevard, two banners with garish and unnatural colours are in close proximity and at the same height as a pair of Canadian flags, and I am unlikely the only Whistler resident to consider this offensive.

Further, many people may dislike all similar banners throughout our village, considering them to be ugly and unwanted assaults on the optic nerve.

Why plant attractive summer flowers at this entry to our village, while directly above there are two banners in highly artificial and garish colours?

While some may feel that our small community has many municipal employees

Daylight Saving Time is the way to go

“ ... many people may dislike all similar banners throughout our village, considering them to be ugly and unwanted assaults on the optic nerve.”

- DOUG GARNETT

doing studies of every kind at taxpayers’ expense, perhaps we should add a “design policeperson” to our municipal staff in order

to prevent the proliferation of unwanted and ugly banners festooned around our village.

For people who take vacations so they

The B.C. government has a survey out to see if a change is desired in how we handle Daylight Saving Time at engage.gov.bc.ca/ daylightsavingtime.

The dates of the time changes were last moved in 2005. One thing I have observed is that we all can enjoy more sunlight for far better spring skiing, something Whistler should take note of.

The move to Daylight Saving was called the “Energy Policy Act” for a reason. Without the turning of the clocks ahead in spring, we lose daylight in the early hours of the morning.

By changing, that effective hour of sunshine is moved to the afternoon, for our enjoyment. Why turn the lights on if we don’t need to?

In the change that occurred in 2005, something amazing happened in Whistler, and in my observation contributed a lot to the appeal of our resort and all winter sports.

The date of the spring change, turning the clocks forward, was moved from the first Sunday in April to the second Sunday in March, effectively

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enhancing the second half of March with a whole new and special appeal. We transferred that hour of sunlight from 6:00 to 7:00 a.m. to the afternoon. Now the snow begins to melt one hour later, after skiing we get to enjoy the village, and that added little bit of afternoon sun contributes to every aspect of our resort operation: grooming, search and rescue, and most importantly, the après-ski lifestyle.

days of the year, and that last day of school before Christmas, our children were still able to walk to school or catch the bus in daylight; and they were all home safely before dark. Sunrise that day was 8:05 a.m. and sunset and 4:16 p.m. Had we not turned the clocks back, the school kids would be going to school in the dark.

If we went to a permanent year-round Pacific Daylight Saving Time, (currently just

Uploading skiers in the dark of morning has its benefits over downloading under the pressure of darkness falling early.

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When my friends from all over North America come here to snowmobile, I recommend coming after March 15 for the better sunlight. I have noticed spring break for schools is far better off with the daylight saving change and thus far more appealing and profitable.

Changing back to regular Pacific Standard Time (PST) in the fall, it’s the school kids in our lives that benefit the most.

On Dec. 20, this being one of the shortest

our summer hours) we could just change the hours our kids go to school. Uploading skiers in the dark of morning has its benefits over downloading under the pressure of darkness falling early.

Please let your opinion be known on the survey that closes on July 19.

Overall, Daylight Saving Time is best for the resort of Whistler.

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Canada Day thoughts WHILE I’M NOT BLIND to Canada’s many faults, past, present and probably future, I really do feel like I live in the best country in the world. That’s lucky, because I don’t know if I belong anywhere else.

One criticism of my last column—and there were many—took a shot at the fact that I’m from Toronto (guilty as charged) and not a real west coaster though I’ve lived here 20 years.

BY ANDREW MITCHELL Then just a few weeks later, the Toronto Raptors upset the Golden State Warriors, and while I was generally happy for friends and family back in “Six” (it was T-dot when I left), I also realized that I had no longer had any real connection to the team or the city.

I moved west when the Raptors were still new, attending a grand total of two home games at the SkyDome—a terrible venue for what was then a terrible team. I confess that I also hated the name “Raptors”—it made no sense for a city with no dinosaur bones outside of the Royal Ontario Museum. The logo was pure marketing, a lazy way to piggyback on the popularity of dinosaurs after Jurassic Park came out and sell some

plushies to kids. Given that it was the ‘90s, I think I was just happy they didn’t name the team the Toronto Extremes.

It’s a strange feeling going back there.

Toronto is growing and changing rapidly and is a lot different than the smallish city where I grew up. It’s a lot more crowded for one thing—over 2 million more people are living in the GTA since I left, and somehow it feels like twice as many. A lot of my friends have also moved away in search of better housing and saner commutes, and I can count the number of classmates that live in my former and now insanely overpriced neighbourhood on one hand.

I do miss it sometimes, but I’ve visited enough to realize that what I’m really missing are friends who no longer live there and the better (in my opinion) place it used to be.

So if I’m not a west coaster or a Torontonian, what the hell am I? I spent four years as a student in Nova Scotia, ski-bummed in Alberta for a winter, then worked three summers in Alberta planting trees, but that’s not really long enough to belong to any those places either. I’m a man without a city, town, region or province— which actually works for me because I’ve always identified as Canadian first.

And while I do think Canada is a pretty good country, there’s no denying the bar really is pretty low these days. Any claims of greatness are still “To Be Determined” by

how we address some of our biggest issues.

Like housing. Housing in two of our three biggest cities is completely unaffordable compared to wages, and other cities are catching up as homeowners from Toronto and Vancouver cash out and drive up prices everywhere else. People have been talking about this for more than 15 years now, and governments haven’t done nearly enough.

First Nations are an ongoing concern in a country that takes a lot of pride in being fair and just. If we don’t reconcile fairly, and soon, the courts are going to continue to reconcile for us.

... there’s no denying the bar really is pretty low these days.

Canada also has a certain hypocrisy when it comes to environmental issues. For example, we just banned the shark-fin trade, but continue to allow bottom-dragging nets that were a major contributor to the destruction of our east coast fisheries.

Our environment minister declared a “national climate change emergency” a few weeks ago, just one day before our Prime

Minister approved the Trans Mountain Pipeline project. We don’t yet know what declaring a state of emergency means, but we can calculate what burning 600,000 barrels of oil a day will do to the planet.

While I appreciate the need for jobs and revenues, oil really is on its way out and we need a solid plan to use at least a portion of revenues from oil, gas and coal to fight climate change and transition to 100 per cent renewables. We gave $25 million to Carbon Engineering in Squamish to build a carbon capture plant, and $4.5 billion to buy the Trans Mountain Pipeline. That math is way off.

Like our environment minister said, the climate is in a state of emergency. We’re coming off one of our coldest winters in history in Whistler, which was followed by one of our driest springs and starts to summer. In the north, permafrost is melting at a rate we didn’t predict for 70 more years. In Alberta, over a million hectares of forest have already burned this year. In Saskatchewan and Manitoba, consecutive droughts are taking their toll on wheat and other crops.

And we can’t even get some of our provincial governments hardest hit by these emergencies to take the threat seriously or admit that taxing carbon is a perfectly reasonable way to start tackling the problem.

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Our Facebook social media was busy with comments on stories beginning with “W”— weed and water.

Users were encouraged to see the Resort Municipality of Whistler introduce waterbottle filling stations at local parks.

One follower wrote: “Love it when we do great things!”

Said another:

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We need them in the village as well! More than in the parks, seeing as there are already water fountains there.

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On weed, we learned this week from the UN’s World Drug Report that Canadian cannabis use is soaring. B.C. has the highest rate of weed consumption among the provinces.

One follower questioned the results, saying:

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1990 was a huge grad class. So if age group goes up, then amount of people smoking pot would go up.

Largest age group in Canada, the boomers (they are forty per cent) had kids.

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“Also someone [another commentator] said disclosure, if disclosure went up 20 per cent. Lots of growth, what is the room for error in statistical analyses?”

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With craft breweries now popping up all over B.C. like suds in a glass of beer, the Sea to Sky seems to have got in on the brewing action quite early. Homebrewing was alive and well in Whistler’s early days. At Tokum Corners in 1971, Rod MacLeod was homebrewing based on knowledge gleaned from Bill Chaplain. A homebrew contest was begun in Whistler in 1974 (running every year into the 1990s), where the competitors had to fill a case of 7-Up bottles with their own brew to be judged. The winner received a mug trophy with their name engraved, their beer being drunk first, and the honour of hosting the contest the following year.

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Five years ago this month, writer Michele Bush decided to give a shout-out to some of the amazing people who make Whistler what it is in her cover feature story, “A Whistler Love In: Celebrating the people that make Whistler the place it is.” “…This article is a celebration of people I think are true characters that make this nutty, little town a great place to live. Particularly people that I may not hang out with, or know all that well, but appreciate anyway,” she wrote.

Bush’s hope was to spur a little love-in, “where everyone can give a little shout-out to people they appreciate and spread a few love rays.”

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Province rejects funding model for regional transit SEA TO SKY COMMUNITIES URGE PROVINCE TO CONSIDER ‘CREATIVE FUNDING SOLUTIONS’

BY BRADEN DUPUIS PROPONENTS OF REGIONAL transit in the Sea to Sky must go back to the drawing board after the province rejected a proposed funding model for the service.

In November, the Sea to Sky regional transit committee—made up of Whistler, Squamish, Pemberton, the SquamishLillooet Regional District and the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations—proposed a funding model based on the current provincial/ municipal cost-sharing formula for local transit: ridership fares, property tax and a motor fuel tax of 2.5 cents.

On July 2, the District of Squamish issued a release on behalf of the committee, noting that funding solutions are still “under development,” and urging the province to change its mind.

“Similar funding models are in use in the Capital Regional District and the Lower Mainland, however the province no longer considers this model sustainable in the long-term,” the release said.

“The committee strongly feels that it is a viable model in the Sea to Sky in the short- to medium-term and still hopes the province could change its mind.”

A study released in 2017 estimated the total costs of implementing regional transit

OUT OF SERVICE Proponents of regional transit in the Sea to Sky are at odds with provincial decision makers over how to fund the proposed system.

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in the Sea to Sky to be about $3.31 million.

The committee is asking the province for greater collaboration and creativity to reach a viable funding solution, while the province is asking the Sea-to-Sky governments to “get creative” and come up with a funding solution.

“We said, ‘Well what does that mean?

Be creative?’” said Pemberton Mayor Mike Richman. “We have limited ways of raising funds, of creating new taxation in local government, so essentially does being

million car trips annually.

Benefits of regional transit—both to local governments, First Nations and the province—are clear: fewer vehicles on the highway, reducing emissions and congestion; lessening the need for more upgrades to Highway 99; creating economic opportunity through increased mobility; and furthering Truth and Reconciliation by connecting First Nations communities to work, family and health services.

“The province has an opportunity to

“We have limited ways of raising funds...”

- MIKE RICHMAN

creative mean go tax your residents for the whole service? I don’t think that’s a viable funding model for our residents.”

On the plus side, the province did show a commitment to working with the committee to continue the conversation, Richman said, adding that another meeting is set for mid-July.

“We’re going to get together with the minister (of transportation and infrastructure Claire Trevena) and staff and try to chart a course,” he said.

The initial proposed service level for the system would see eight buses offering 15,100 hours of service between Metro Vancouver and Mount Currie. It is estimated that the Sea to Sky Highway currently carries 10

action the United Nations Declaration of Indigenous Peoples. Our most northern and southern villages from Chiyak’mus (Cheakamus) in Paradise Valley to St’a7mes (Stawamus) where our Totem Hall, Squamish Nation Administration and recreation building, daycare, preschool, businesses and oldest village site are located, are lacking bus service to utilize those areas either to work, visit or live,” said Kalkallh Deanna Lewis, of the Squamish Nation Council, in the release.

“Travel between Squamish and North Vancouver villages are also important linkages that don’t currently exist. When we talk about the Highway of Tears and our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women,

how can we work towards prevention?”

Jordan Sturdy, MLA for the Sea to Sky riding with the opposition Liberals, said he was “naturally quite disappointed” with the province’s decision.

“Obviously there are limited options for funding regional transit, and the idea of resorting to property tax (the standard model for funding transit in B.C.) is not equitable to the whole corridor, for a whole variety of reasons,” Sturdy said.

“Clearly, the idea that the Province of B.C. has abandoned revenue neutrality in terms of the carbon tax—it’s collecting $6 billion in three years, and spending $908 million on Clean BC, with $5 billion going into general revenues—that maybe the logical extension would be to cover the cost through carbon tax.”

From the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s (RMOW) perspective, the resort is committed to continuing to work with the province on the funding question, recognizing how essential the project is to local climate and economic goals, said Mayor Jack Crompton.

“The majority of Whistler’s greenhouse gas emissions come from private passenger vehicle trips made within Whistler, which is one of the reasons pursuing a strategy to fund local transit has been a significant focus for the RMOW,” Crompton said in a statement.

“As a municipality, we are limited in generating new revenue sources, which is why we are asking the province to help us identify potential opportunities to fund a regional transit system for the Sea to Sky region.” n

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Corporate plan details accomplishments, challenges MUCH COMPLETED IN 2018, BUT RMOW STILL FALLING SHORT ON KEY INDICATORS

BY BRADEN DUPUIS MUCH WAS ACCOMPLISHED at the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) in 2018, according to the RMOW’s annual corporate plan, but key community indicators around housing and the environment continue to fall short of their targets.

“Those were items that council had identified as their priority areas as well, so we are working on those,” said RMOW chief administrative officer Mike Furey.

“I think environment and housing were two areas (that were lacking) in the community indicators, and the council priorities coming out of our retreat that informed the corporate plan raised those up as things for us to work on as a priority.”

The RMOW recently hired a climate change coordinator, and has been working hard on adding more housing since 2017, Furey pointed out. (The RMOW declined to grant Pique an interview with the climate change coordinator.)

“Overall I think we’re making pretty good progress,” he said.

Some of the projects highlighted in the 2018 corporate plan include work on wildfire protection, housing and the alpine trail program, as well as completion of projects like the Gateway Loop, Andrée

they’re pretty close up there,” Furey said, adding that his other top priorities for 2019 include housing, the Official Community Plan, strengthening environmental protection and continuing to build relationships with local First Nations.

As in previous years, the 2018 corporate plan includes a list of key external trends that local decision makers must keep in mind, including a slowing global economic activity, currency fluctuations and a province-wide shortage of workers.

“I think in terms of the resort’s growth and busyness that people talk about, I think we sort of saw a peak in some of the occupancy and visitation around winter 2017-18,” Furey said.

“I don’t think we’re going up anymore …

That would definitely be one of the overall trends that I see happening.”

While there has been a slight decline in terms of occupancy and visitation in recent months, Furey said it’s important to view that decline in the context of the “super peak” years of 2016 through 2018.

While the numbers have started to fall, they’re still a far cry from the slower seasons of 2012 and 2013, he reasoned.

The 2018 corporate plan also highlights a new external trend worth watching: the rise of automation through the application of big data and artificial intelligence.

“We have a technology advisory

“We have to keep working hard, and keep addressing the very real challenges that we have.”

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The RMOW’s key projects for 2019 include wrapping up the update to Whistler’s Official Community Plan, completing the parks masterplan and driving education around the Multimodal Evacuation Plan, as well as taking on projects like the White Gold Water Main Replacement and the expansion of the Meadow Park Cardio Room.

Community wildfire protection and building more employee housing will also remain priorities this year.

“I would say wildfire and our evacuation plan, particularly at this time of year …

I wouldn’t say they’re top of the list, but

committee that meets regularly, and that’s been a top conversation for that group,” said Mayor Jack Crompton.

“As far as our organization is concerned, it’s something that will impact us moving forward, and we’d do well to pay attention to it.”

Looking at the external influences as a whole, Crompton said he’s optimistic the RMOW is in a good place to address any challenges that may arise.

“We have to keep working hard, and keep addressing the very real challenges that we have,” he said.

“But we are an optimistic group of people, and this is the best place in the world.” n

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Parents opposed to three-way split classes SD48 DECISION TO DO THREE-WAY SPLITS AT SPRING CREEK ‘PURELY EDUCATIONAL’

BY BRADEN DUPUIS SOME PARENTS with children in the French Immersion program at Spring Creek Community School are not at all impressed with a plan to implement three-way split classes next year, citing concerns around bullying, teacher burnout and the quality of education their children will receive.

In an email to parents in mid June, Spring Creek principal Stuart Bent explained that, while the specific configurations won’t be finalized until September, the school is moving ahead with multi-age classrooms.

The plan is to have four multi-age classes next year (Grades 5/6/7 split—there are currently about 117 students enrolled in French Immersion at Spring Creek).

“Members of our team have consulted a large body of research and we have met with Spring Creek parents and guardians to discuss concerns and questions about multi-age groups,” Bent wrote.

“In gathering all of this information, and taking into consideration the concerns of our families, we are confident that our design plan will be in the best interest of student learning.”

But many parents feel the Sea to Sky School District (SD48) is not hearing their concerns.

Spring Creek had one 5/6/7 split class last year, as well as a straight Grade 5, 6 and 7 French Immersion classes. Anja Rodig’s daughter was in the 5/6/7 split.

“The beginning, from September almost

children with different developmental and emotional needs, and then you have Grade 7s that have two years (of) French already that have been disengaged at the beginning of the year.”

Alison Gilchrest’s daughter, Grade 7, was one of those cases.

“It was a really rough year … I’ve got a

“I’m fine with change, I just don’t want my kids to be used as guinea pigs because they’re not providing any evidence that there’s any statistics or anything about the three-grade splits ... ” - ALISON GILCHREST

until January, it was very hard to get to her to go to school, just because of the situation in the classroom,” Rodig said.

“You have children that have zero knowledge of French (like Rodig’s daughter, who was in Grade 5 last year), and you have then a four-year age gap in the class,

really keen learner, pretty smart kid, and basically what happened is she just kind of turned off for the first four months,” Gilchrest said.

“My real concern is how a teacher can teach to three grades.”

Pique heard from six different parents

who are concerned with the plan for multi-age classrooms, though Gilchrest said she knows of about 20 people who are opposed.

Many of the parents have met with Bent and SD48 officials, or written letters to voice their concerns, without getting satisfactory responses.

“It just goes in circles … they talk a lot about their learning pathways that they’re trying to change,” Gilchrest said.

“And I’m fine with change, I just don’t want my kids to be used as guinea pigs, because they’re not providing any evidence that there’s any statistics or anything about the three-grade splits, and how kids fare in the classes.”

According to the district, the decision is “purely educational,” and not based on staffing concerns or guidance from the province.

“The teachers are confident in their ability to work as a team to co-plan,” said director of instruction Paul Lorette, in an email.

“Many schools that implement this approach experience community push back, because it is perceived as unusual and as being an approach that is more about

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RMOW lowers speed limit in Function Junction PILOT PROJECT PART OF EFFORTS TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IN NEIGHBOURHOOD

BY BRANDON BARRETT NOT SO FAST, Function Junction drivers.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) has reduced the speed limit in Whistler’s southern-most neighbourhood to 40 kilometres an hour, part of recent efforts to improve pedestrian safety.

In February, the municipality held an open house offering a glimpse into plans to build a pedestrian pathway and new crosswalks in Function Junction. The RMOW heard a common refrain at the meeting: the need to reduce speeds.

“We heard very clearly from residents and businesses in Function Junction that there were serious concerns about the speed some vehicles were driving,” said Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton in a release. “Many people said they felt unsafe for themselves or when walking with their children. We’ve responded by creating a pedestrian pathway and lowering the maximum speed.”

Work got underway in the spring on a designated pedestrian pathway along Alpha Lake Road through to Millar Creek Road.

An additional crosswalk was also added on Millar Road and Alpha Lake Road, and improvements were made to a nearby three-

way stop and crosswalk to help increase pedestrians’ visibility.

“The safety of residents and visitors is a priority in our community,” said Crompton.

“I’m asking everyone who travels through Function Junction to consider the safety of others and follow this new speed limit.”

Business owners and residents in Function Junction have long been calling for added safety measures, including Harvey Lim, owner of Art Junction.

Though time will tell how effective the

new safety measures are, Lim said it’s an improvement.

“It seems anything was better than nothing, but it’s hard to tell what difference it makes at the moment,” he said. “It’s more visible, that’s for sure, so hopefully that will be good … (and) the speed limit definitely needed to come down here.”

In a perfect world, Lim said the sidewalks would be raised and culverts covered.

“I know they like to stick the snow in

the culverts, some of them, so that would mean trucking more snow out of Function,” he said. “They’re going to have to figure out budgets for that, and if they want to do it it’s obviously going to cost a lot more, but like I say, it’s definitely a step in the right direction, I think.”

The RMOW will take feedback on the new speed limit, with the possibility of rolling out the same 40 km/h limit to other Whistler neighbourhoods in the future.

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“These include a student’s ability to recognize, understand, and effectively respond to emotions, manage stress, and be optimistic. They also include showing concern for others, sustaining healthy relationships, and making effective personal and social decisions.” (The research cited—which includes classrooms with thee grades—can be found at www. sd48seatosky.org/education-planresearch-2012/. A district rep said more research would be added this week).

Whistler’s school trustees, Rachael Lythe and Cynthia Higgins, have heard from concerned parents as well.

“We believe that this classroom configuration, composed in collaboration between the Spring Creek teachers and principal, complies with the strategic plan and the educational plan of our district,” Lythe and Higgins said in a joint statement.

“We would encourage concerned parents to refer to our board policy 301 navigating district concerns. Here they will find the steps to having their voices heard. We do appreciate parents reaching out to us and trust our staff will be able to provide them with all the information that they need.” n

SPLIT-CLASSES FROM PAGE 20 efficiency. The strategy is really about student learning. The Ministry of Education curriculum is designed to work very well in multi-age classrooms. Class organization at the school level is under the responsibility of the school principal.”

The use of multi-age classrooms is based on a “growing body of empirical research,” said SD48 superintendent Lisa McCullough, in an email. “(The research) documents the benefits of heterogeneous groupings, including multi-age environments, for both social emotional learning and cognitive development,” McCullough said.

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Traffic stop leads to seizure of ‘significant quantity’ of ketamine, cocaine, police say POLICE BRIEFS: OREGON MAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULTING WOMAN; CANADA DAY PARTY SHUT DOWN

BY BRANDON BARRETT A 34-YEAR-OLD Whistler man was arrested last week after police found drugs in his vehicle, RCMP has confirmed.

On June 30, Pemberton RCMP members were on patrol on Highway 99 when they stopped a man for driving while prohibited.

During the subsequent search, police found and seized a “significant quantity of suspected Ketamine and cocaine,” according to a release.

The man was later released with a future court date in Pemberton, police said.

OREGON MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED ASSAULT OF WOMAN IN PUBLIC AREA Police have recommended charges against an Oregon man after he reportedly assaulted a woman in a public area of Whistler, the RCMP said.

On June 28, officers responded to a report of a domestic assault that had

allegedly taken place in a public area “before the male and female left in the same vehicle,” police said.

Investigators caught up with the couple a short distance away, where the 53-year-old suspect was arrested without incident.

The Oregon man was later released with a future court date in North Vancouver.

WHISTLER POLICE SHUT DOWN CANADA DAY PARTY ON EAGLE DRIVE Whistler police shut down a large house party in the early hours of July 2, according to a release.

Mounties were called to the Eagle Drive home and, after speaking with a resident, police said that attendees “were cooperative in shutting down the party.”

Most partygoers left the premises, save for a 22-year-old Whistler man who police said was subsequently arrested for causing a disturbance and issued a ticket for public intoxication.

Overall, Sgt. Rob Knapton said that

festivities over the Canada Day long weekend were mostly kept in check.

“I haven’t heard any issues or complaints over it,” he added.

HIKER’S STASH BAG GOES MISSING A hiker returned to the base of the Stawamus Chief on June 23 only to find the bag he had stashed in a bush was missing.

The bag contained hiking equipment, a wallet, and a key to a rental car. Anyone with info should contact Squamish RCMP.

GIRL’S BIKE STOLEN FROM SQUAMISH SCHOOL Squamish RCMP are investigating after a girl’s bike was reported stolen from Brackendale Elementary School last month.

Police said a pink and black Specialized Sapphire bicycle was stolen from the school sometime on June 22.

Police said the bike’s owner had walked home at the end of the school

day and when she returned to collect her bike later that evening, she noticed it was missing.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of this bike should contact the Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100 quoting file No. 2019-3777.

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In a release, Squamish RCMP reminded the public “that if such a discovery is made to phone the non-emergency police line.” n

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Today, the organization has an asset base of $6.4 million to draw from—and yet, according to new executive director Claire Mozes, the CFOW still struggles with exposure in the community.

“I think it’s really about increasing the community’s familiarity with the foundation,” she said. “I know our grant recipients know about us, we have some amazing funders that fund us, but it’s making it a little bit more of a household name and explaining what we do.”

Part of those efforts this year will see the CFOW’s marketing team develop a clear vision statement, help define what the organization does as well as explaining the benefit of donating to the CFOW. “I think the barrier is really just trying

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In 2018, the CFOW garnered $691,924 in donations, up from $377,115 the year prior. At year’s end, it managed more than 30 endowment funds totalling roughly $6.1 million, including it’s largest, the Environmental Legacy Fund, the Jill Ackhurst Social Action Fund and the Whistler Employee Fund.

But more than being Whistler’s “longterm savings account,” the CFOW also serves as an important barometer of the

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community’s well-being, Mozes said, bolstered by its annual Vital Signs report, which compiles existing local, provincial and national economic and social data to provide a comprehensive look into the resort, as well as its Vital Café events, community talks that focus on the big issues impacting Whistler.

“Community foundations can show a lot of leadership for helping to support the community based on what their needs are,” noted Mozes, who previously worked as the manager of outreach services for the Whistler Community Services Society. “We’re not out there programming; that’s definitely up to the non-profits that are out there doing that great work, but we can bring them together and we can also help get them really familiar with these needs, so that, hopefully, they can work together collaboratively.

“I do think the community foundation can take a bit of a stronger, front-facing (role) to really show what some of these needs are and that we’re here to help make it happen.”

One Vital Café scheduled for the fall will focus on how local employers can help improve community belonging, while another will look at truth and reconciliation efforts with the area’s First Nations at the local level, Mozes said. The CFOW is also in the process of recording a podcast that will delve deeper into the topics addressed at the Vital Café talks.

“You really can’t have a conversation about belonging and inclusion if you’re not having a conversation about truth and reconciliation,” said Coffey. “Community foundations are trying to move the dial forward on this type of change at the community level, which is really important.

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Trial by Fire PIQUE TACKLES FIRE OPS 101 WITH MAYOR, COUNCIL AND THE WHISTLER FIRE RESCUE SERVICE

BY BRADEN DUPUIS TWO DAYS AFTER participating in “Fire Ops 101” with the Whistler Fire Rescue Service (WFRS), my legs are still aching—a fact that does not at all surprise deputy fire chief Chris Nelson when I relay it to him over the phone.

“Oh yeah, you’re pretty close to about 250 pounds with all the weight on,” he says.

“Your gear, especially if it’s wet, plus your air pack—you’re probably adding another 75 pounds on your body.”

That explains it.

But this reporter’s intense, afternoon leg workout was just one revelation gleaned from a day spent under fire—literally— at the WFRS’ training yard just south of Whistler Village off Highway 99.

Along with mayor, council and senior members of Resort Municipality of Whistler staff, Pique was invited to spend an afternoon learning first-hand what it takes to be a firefighter directly from the men and women who keep the resort safe.

Split into groups of three, we alternated between putting out a car fire, venturing into a burn building with a live blaze underway, and rescuing an accident victim from a vehicle (in my group’s case, which consisted of myself, Mayor Jack Crompton and Councillor Cathy Jewett, we used a combo of a glass punch, reciprocating saw and the awe-inspiring Jaws of Life to turn the victim’s SUV into a convertible in less than 20 minutes).

“The idea is for everybody to have a real view—when they’re actually engaged in some of these evolutions—of just how taxing they can be,” explained WFRS chief John McKearney before the day began.

“There’s an understanding that, yes, firefighters have down time, but when they’re on the go, they’re really on the go.

It’s quite physically demanding, and it’s very mentally demanding.”

By day’s end, I can’t argue with him.

My group’s last evolution of the afternoon saw us hook in to our Self

BLAZING HOT Pique reporter Braden Dupuis puts out a car fire.

Contained Breathing Apparatuses and drag a four-inch fire hose into the live burn building to quell the flames.

As we ventured into the sweltering, pitch-black interior, keeping as low to the ground as possible, my visor immediately turned to moisture and my bearings were lost, the roaring flames against the back wall of the container my only guiding light.

I would find out later that the interior of the live burn structure, at floor level, was about 125 degrees (our turnout gear is built to withstand 800-degree temperatures, Nelson says; the first thing that’s going to melt is the glass face piece, at about 600 or 700 degrees).

The clothes I found underneath my turnout gear when we emerged—drenched head to toe in my own sweat—confirmed

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that fact.

The training facility is less than six months old, though it just received accreditation from the Justice Institute of BC about a month ago, and was made possible thanks to some big cash and in-kind donations: $22,000 from the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, $30,000 from Mike Walsh of Walsh Restorations (donated in memory of his mother, Ingrid Walsh), a state-of-the-art fire alarm panel and sprinkler system donated by Viking Fire Protection, and wiring work donated by Corporate Electric.

In Walsh’s case, he had originally donated $20,000 to the cause before surprising the WFRS with an additional $10,000 during the Fire Ops training.

“I’m really a big believer in the fire

department,” Walsh said in a follow-up phone call.

“A lot of the firefighters, especially the paid-on-call, are trades (workers) that I work with, and I wanted to give back to the community.”

It’s not Walsh’s first donation to the WFRS, having previously contributed $30,000 for renovations to a fire safety trailer, $10,000 for uniforms for paid-on-call staff and $3,000 for AED machines (not to mention his old, undriveable vehicles, which we so lovingly dismantled with the Jaws of Life).

He and his father, Terence, were on hand for the Fire Ops day to watch the action unfold.

“We both agreed that’s been our most fun day in Whistler, and I’ve lived here 20 years,” Walsh said. “It was unreal.” n

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Joffre Lakes visitors react angrily to shuttle bus wait BC PARKS STAFF EXPERIENCE VERBAL ABUSE AFTER BUS IS DELAYED ON CANADA DAY LONG WEEKEND

BY JOEL BARDE THE NEW JOFFRE Lakes visitor management plan ran into problems on its first long weekend in operation.

The Canada Day weekend marked the official launch of the plan, which includes the use of a shuttle to ferry visitors between the trailhead and Duffey Lake Park, providing additional parking capacity on busy days.

But a provincial spokesperson, confirmed that an “unforeseen issue” led to a delay in the shuttle bus arriving at the Duffey Lake parking lot on Sunday, June 30.

“This caused schedule delays and therefore some visitors were frustrated and angry (verbally) towards staff,” wrote a spokesperson, in an email to Pique.

While the spokesperson did not identify the target of the abuse, managing the shuttle bus is one of the main duties of the park’s two new First Nations stewards, who play an important front-line role in BC Parks’ newly released strategy.

Asked if the RCMP received any complaints about the alleged verbal abuse, Inspector Kara Triance, officer in charge for the Sea to Sky RCMP Detachment, said in a release, “We are not aware of anyone being verbally abusive to the employees at Joffre Lakes, but the RCMP are committed to working with the Stl’atl’imx Nation and our Indigenous partners to ensure their stewards are supported in their duties and feel safe.”

Another cornerstone of the new management plan is to crack down on

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illegal parking on the shoulders of the highway, which has become commonplace on busy days over the last few years.

Jennie Aikman, BC Parks regional director for the south coast, said that BC Parks staff will let people know their vehicle could be towed if it is illegally parked when things get busy. (Pique spoke to Aikman last week, prior to learning of the shuttle bus incident.)

“The RCMP will be on site to also inform park visitors that there is no parking on the highway,” she added.

Yet some, including Village of Pemberton Mayor Mike Richman, have voiced concerns about how visitors will get back to their vehicles if they are towed, as there is no cell service in the park.

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Towing, said Sturdy, should be the “last option.”

Aikman said that BC Parks has a plan in place to help people recover their vehicles in the event they are towed, but declined to provide details on it.

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add a satellite phone near the trailhead later this summer. But local MLA Jordan Sturdy said he believes cell service should have been established at Joffre at the start of this summer.

“My preference would have been a cellular service installed,” he said, adding that he is hopeful that improved communication with the public, the new parking that is being built (a total of 200 spaces will be added this summer), and the shuttle system should have the desired affect on park management.

BC Parks’ decision to go with Parkbus, a not-for-profit bus operator that will operate every Saturday, Sunday and holiday Monday throughout the summer and will cost $10 per person (round trip), has also drawn criticism.

“There is still a fee associated with it … but that fee is now going to Parkbus ... instead of to the park itself,” said Ngaio Hotte, a PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) faculty of forestry who has publicly called for day-use fees in busy BC Parks as a way to manage surging

demand and to fund the park system.

Hotte added that she wouldn’t be surprised to see day-use fees in the future, adding that it appears BC Parks is taking a cautious approach to making changes.

“This may have been an interim measure while they are getting organized or getting people used to the idea of things being done differently there,” she said.

Aikman added that current strategies represent short-term actions aimed at improving park operations.

“We’re going to be developing a review of how things went (in the summer) in the fall, and we’re going to be developing a long-term visitor management strategy for Joffre that is going to be released at some time in 2020,” said Aikman.

Insp. Triance said police were “very pleased” with the level of engagement and cooperation of BC Parks on Joffre adding that officers did not receive any complaints over the past weekend regarding parking on the highway or unsafe driving conditions due to parked vehicles on the shoulder of the highway.

“The RCMP do not have the capacity to address hundreds of vehicles parked on the highway,” she said.

“However, with a parking management plan in place, we are partnering with BC Parks to coordinate our response, that will also include RCMP enforcement at times.” n

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VOP DISCUSSES REDUCING SPEED BETWEEN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK AND THE PLATEAU

BY JOEL BARDE PEMBERTON COUNCIL is considering asking the province to reduce the speed limit between the industrial park and the plateau following two letters from concerned residents who say that the current speed limit is simply too high.

“I pose to you, as the council and mayor of Pemberton B.C., that we change the speed limit to 60 (kilometres an hour) instead of 80 (km/h),” wrote Leala Selina, in a letter to council.

The risk of a tragedy on the busy stretch of highway is increasing as the population grows, said Selina.

“Only a few years ago, members of my family had to bear witness to a most tragic event where two horses were severely injured from a head-on collision with a speeding car, their injuries were fatal, graphic and these animals suffered immensely before anyone was able to prevent them from suffering,” she wrote.

“A car was totalled, a woman was injured and I believe this could have been prevented.”

Selina’s sentiment was echoed in a similar letter by Chris Brown, who wants the speed limit reduced between the industrial park and the plateau.

While ultimately, changing the speed limit is the prerogative of the province, the Village of Pemberton (VOP) can ask it to make changes.

Council is not unanimous on the whether to ask for the change.

“I tried to drive it at 60 (km/h), and 60 (km/h) is really slow,” said Richman, during the June 25 VOP regular council meeting.

“I don’t think it’s feasible. I personally feel that 60 is a little slow in that area.”

Councillor Ted Craddock agreed, saying that Pemberton is already grappling with congestion issues.

“We’ve already got issues moving traffic, and we put the (Friendship Trail) in to hopefully get people off of the road,” said Craddock. “To reduce (the speed limit) any more would be a real disadvantage to the travelling public; I couldn’t support it.”

Yet other councillors appeared open to changing it, citing concern for both wildlife and people.

“There are a lot of people still riding on the sides (of the road), said Coun. Ryan Zant.

“I feel that 60 (km/h) or even 70 (km/h) would be better for the safety of people.”

Coun. Amica Antonelli supported a reduction to 60 km/h.

“I think that after the plateau—between there and the industrial park—there are lots of driveways and animals and cyclists,” she said.

“I think, in reality, people are going through there at 90 km/h. And if we want people to drive 70, then we need to put it at 60.”

Coun. Leah Noble added that pulling out of driveways along that section of highway can be difficult.

“I’m usually pulling a trailer and traffic (comes) fast,” said Noble, who works as a landscaper and farmer. “It’s hard to (get) out.”

In the end, council opted to inquire about what has already been advocated for, directing staff to reach out to local MLA Jordan Sturdy.

In an interview with Pique, Sturdy said that the Ministry of Transportation and

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Infrastructure (MOTI) recently completed a speed review from Nairn Falls Provincial Park to Mount Currie.

It determined that there was no justification for a reduced speed limit along the section of highway in question, he said.

“Their conclusion was that they didn’t feel it was justified to reduce the speed limit and that the accident statistics didn’t support it,” said Sturdy.

After some advocacy, Sturdy said that MOTI did agree to get rid of a passing lane between Harrow Road and Clover Road, said Sturdy.

“The village is certainly welcome to make that request (to reduce the speed), and I would certainly be willing to look at it,” said Sturdy.

Richman said he is open to exploring if a reduction to 60 km/h is appropriate.

“I’m open to looking at it because two of our residents are requesting that we do so,” he said, noting that the opening of the Friendship Trail will be a big help in keeping people off of the road.

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Squamish Nation reclaims some of its land DETAILS ON LAND TRANSFERS IN BENEFIT AGREEMENT RELATED TO WOODFIBRE LNG EMERGE

BY STEVEN CHUA steven@squamishchief.com THE SQUAMISH NATION is heralding a land transfer agreement it inked in relation to the Woodfibre LNG project as the receipt of property that has been owed for quite some time.

“The history of land confiscation from the Squamish Nation going back to Confederation has always been one where our people and our leaders, going back to the founding of the Nation, have articulated that we never surrendered our lands. It’s all ours,” said Khelsilem, also known as Dustin Rivers, a spokesperson for the Nation.

“The Crown, through the province or the feds, claim jurisdiction over our lands.

We contest that jurisdictional claim. And we continue to fight for the return of our lands back to our community. And we’ve been successful at that in a number of areas.

And we’ll continue to press that fight.”

Khelsilem said some of the lands that were part of this latest deal were originally part of negotiations under the BC Rail agreement in the early 2000s.

“They’ve been on the books as sites identified for repatriation to the Nation for quite a long time, prior to even the Woodfibre

KHELSILEM at the Nation council’s swearing in ceremony at Totem Hall last spring.

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project being considered,” he said.

“The agreement is just concluding what had previously been identified as a priority for the Nation. And the lands have come back to the Nation.”

The agreement is part of a benefit deal related to the Woodfibre LNG project. In exchange for the Nation’s support, the province promised a package that included millions of dollars in cash, as well as land transfers and leases, among other things.

Last fall, it was found the overall value is altogether roughly more than $1.1 billion.

“The purpose of the agreement is to enable the parties to share in the benefits associated with the Woodfibre project and reflect (the Squamish Nation’s) support for the Woodfibre project,” reads the Squamish Liquefied Natural Gas Benefits Agreement.

However, it was a decision that divided the Nation’s council. Support was far from unanimous, with the motion in favour of the benefit agreement passing in an 8-6 decision.

The agreement was announced last year, but the finer details—especially regarding which lands were being transferred—are only now starting to become apparent.

The document was signed off in March, but started to get attention from Squamish residents after it was pointed out that lands in the Murrin Park area, known as the Watts Point parcel, are going to be subject to the transfer.

Those lands, however, are not the only ones that will be transferred to the Nation.

The others are: lands near the Waiwakum 14 Reserve and Poquiosin and Skamain 13, which are close to the airport, dubbed the north and south Reserve Regularization parcels; lands south of Alice Lake Park, known as the Sea to Sky Option Lands; parcels in the Mashiter Creek area; and lands in the Valleycliffe area.

Khelsilem said the Nation hasn’t determined what it will do with those lands.

In the meantime, some residents have expressed concern that parts of the Murrin Park area may no longer be accessible to recreationalists.

“Most people assume those cliffs and hiking trails are within the provincial park, as they are accessed from the provincial park parking lot. However, that is not correct,” a statement from the Squamish Access Society said. “(The Squamish Access Society’s) preferred outcome would be that the climbing/hiking portion of the land parcel be excluded from the agreement and brought into the provincial park.”

Khelsilem said the Nation has yet to make any plans about the Murrin area lands.

The benefit agreement also includes cultural lease lands scattered throughout the Howe Sound area that would be made available for the Nation’s use.

Khelsilem said it would be used for cultural programming and youth education, as well as hunting and food gathering.

For example, the Nation has a youth

program that takes canoe trips to show young people the Nation’s territory and instil some of the First Nation’s values.

“There’s a lot of opportunity to try to create for our young people to be able to learn about their history and their culture and their identity and their language,” said Khelsilem.

The Nation also hopes to reassert its presence in those areas, he said.

“The context is (that) for so long our people have been pushed out and marginalized from accessing our territory because so much of Howe Sound was privatized by the government,” he said.

Some recreationalists have expressed support for the land transfer.

“We are aware of the agreement and we recognize that we live and ride on the lands of the Squamish Nation,” said Jeffrey Norman, president of SORCA, in a Facebook post.

“We unequivocally support the Squamish Nation’s right to self-determinacy on its lands and are grateful to be able to share in the spirit and beauty of this place.”

The District of Squamish said it is open to talking with the Nation about its next steps.

“Squamish Nation is the largest landholder within the District of Squamish and we look forward to working with them as they make decisions on how they want to use that land,” said Mayor Karen Elliott.

There’s been no word as to whether they will use the land as additions to their reserves, she said. n

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Her parents had split up and her mother, a pre-school teacher, told her they were going to move into a new house. It was not a happy thought. “I thought it was the end of my life,” she said.

That was then. “Now I can see it’s the beginning of my life,” she said.

The house is among 27 being built in Basalt Vista, an affordable-housing project in Basalt, located 29 kilometres down-valley from Aspen and Snowmass.

The developer is Habitat for Humanity, working in a partnership with the Roaring Fork School District and many others, on land above Basalt High School provided by the school district.

The school district had 61 rental units, but 14 houses being built on the hillside above Basalt High School will be available for purchase by teachers, other school district employees at well below market costs. The school district serving the Basalt-El Jebel-Glenwood Springs area had previously obtained housing for rent to employees. With this, the employees can buy into Basalt Vista with the small twobedroom units starting at US$250,000 and four-bedroom units at US$350,000, each discounted US$25,000 if the purchasers had sweat equity.

Another 13 units will be reserved for employees in Pitkin County, who will be determined on a lottery basis. The county waived US$3 million in road and other infrastructure fees.

Market prices for comparable units would be northward of US$700,000, according to Scott Gilbert, president of Habitat for the Roaring Fork Valley, the developer of the projects.

At the dedication, Paul Freeman, a highschool principal, pointed out that housing in Basalt costs US $15,000 more than even in a Denver suburb, and the school district pays US $15,000 less. This, he said, will help attract and retain good teachers.

But Basalt Vista may be even more important as an effort in what is called beneficial electrification. No natural gas pipelines were laid into the subdivision.

The homes and the hot water the residents use will be heated entirely by air-source heat pumps powered by electricity.

Holy Cross Energy, the electricity provider, has taken concrete steps to dramatically reduce the carbon intensity of its electricity during the coming decade.

It’s now at 39 per cent renewables but last year adopted a goal of 70 per cent by 2030. However, directors of the electrical co-operative think they can exceed that

goal far sooner and set even a higher decarbonization goal.

The houses at Basalt Vista will still be connected to the electrical grid, but the duplexes and triplexes will produce as much energy in a year as they consume. That will make them net-zero, all-electric units.

Utility bills for the homes are expected to be 85 per cent less than houses of comparable size. All homes are well insulated, to minimize heating and cooling needs.

The first four units have lithium-ion batteries that can store electricity generated during the day by rooftop solar panels for use at night. But the storage could also be useful if electrical transmission from outside sources gets disrupted. Last summer, on a fire that began July 3, it very nearly was. Across the valley from Basalt Vista, charred trees from the Lake Christine fire were visible above the town. The fire severed three of the four transmission lines that delivered electricity to Basalt but also Snowmass and portions of Aspen.

The project enjoyed US $550,000 in grants to enable all 27 units to be net-zero.

There was also much sweat equity.

Ryan Mahoney, the town manager in Basalt, recalled a sunny winter day with not too much wind on the roof. Thousands of volunteer hours were invested. Among those lending a hand were the new homeowners and, in the case of young Izzy, their children.

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remove atmospheric carbon to create fuels and windows that convert light to electricity show what people are capable of when we put our minds to resolving challenges.

It’s critical that we continue to develop, deploy and scale up solutions, so why are we still mired in outdated ways and business as usual? For decades, experts have been warning about the consequences of rapidly burning fossil fuels, yet greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise as the planet heats up faster.

Europe is in the midst of a record heat wave; Chennai, India, has run out of water; farmers in Canada and the U.S. are seeing diminishing returns after prolonged droughts; refugees are flooding borders as extreme conditions, water scarcity and

... why are we still mired in outdated ways and business as usual?

failing agriculture increase conflict and displace millions—all caused or exacerbated by climate change. Even in rainy Vancouver where I live, the city implemented early water restrictions when the usual spring showers didn’t arrive.

People and organizations from the entire spectrum of society are calling for action. Students are marching in the streets, progressive decision-makers are putting climate disruption at the top of the political agenda, and Indigenous Peoples are asserting their rights to protect lands and waters from fossil fuel projects.

In the U.S., more than 70 leading health organizations—including the American Medical Association, Lung Association, Heart Association and

College of Physicians—issued a statement urging political candidates “to recognize climate change as a health emergency.”

The Canadian Medical Association, Nurses Association, Public Health Association, Association of Physicians for the Environment and the Urban Public Health Network issued a similar statement.

To their credit, every major political party in Canada has a climate plan, some more detailed than others, and the current federal government has implemented many strong policies, despite its continued approval of fossil fuel projects. But we’re still not on track to meet our Paris Agreement commitments.

Here and elsewhere, the fossil fuel industry still rules, enjoying massive government subsidies and tax breaks and government and media promotion. If we understand the problem and its urgency— and mountains of scientific evidence amassed from around the world over decades confirms we do—and we have solutions, why are we so slow to act?

Astonishingly, despite the overwhelming evidence and what people worldwide are clearly experiencing, many still refuse to believe there’s a problem, or if there is, that’s it’s human-caused or urgent. Some may be overcome with denial in the face of such frightening prospects; others have been duped by continuing efforts of the fossil fuel industry and its media and government advocates to cast doubt on the evidence.

Some may realize the problem exists but choose to elevate short-term profits and economic gains above the conditions we need for health and survival. Some people are afraid that the necessary changes will cause too much disruption—a prospect that becomes more likely the longer we delay.

Others are unwilling to admit that our prevailing economic paradigms no longer fit current conditions.

Fortunately, many people and organizations are refusing to let the barriers stop them. Many reject the propaganda and conspiracy theories and are working hard to develop and implement solutions, and to demand better of our elected representatives.

We’re at a pivotal point. Fossil fuels, plastics and private automobiles have brought benefits to many parts of the world, but our wasteful, consumer-oriented ways have also created enormous challenges for humanity. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns we have less than a dozen years to cut emissions so they don’t build to a point that puts us on a path to climate catastrophe. Resolving the issue will offer numerous other benefits, from cleaner air and better health to greater innovation and equality.

It’s time for us all to accept reality and work together to address the challenge.

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ODDJOB

The distiller WHEN I FINALLY catch up to Dominic Griffin, he’s the kind of busy that only a oneman operation can make you: up a ladder, phone to ear, monitoring the contents of a large steel mash tank draining through a hose into a similar-sized fermentation vessel. Nevertheless, he doesn’t miss a beat in explaining what he’s doing.

BY LESLIE ANTHONY Hours earlier, he’d ground up some Canadian grain, dumped it into the tank (mash tun in distillation argot), filled the vat with water heated to about 70˚C, and let it sit for an hour. In that short spell the water extracted all-important sugars from the grain, rendering the sweet liquid now flashing through the hose. Griffin had hoped for two batches of mash today but the grain arrived late and so did he. Still, his accomplishment seems efficient by any standards. And the next stage? “I’m playing with different yeasts,” says the tanned, easygoing Griffin over his shoulder, “so the fermentations can be anywhere from seven to 10 days.”

While waiting for the mash tun to render, he kept busy running the results of a previous fermentation through the

BUSY TIMES Dominic Griffin has been diligently working, along with Kwang Chen, to get Function Junction’s Montis Distillery off the ground.

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step called stripping, which takes the beery concoction of around nine per cent alcohol up to 30 per cent; several fermentation batches are stripped then stored in a square steel box known as a safe.

A safe? “Something about whisky makers in Ireland having to lock up the distilled spirit at night so workers didn’t dip into it,” offers Griffin.

For a final act, the liquid will go into a pot distiller then through a series of polished copper distillation columns that look like something out of the industrial 19th century—which they very much are, being basically unchanged since their invention by French-born Irishman Aeneas Coffey in 1830. A stripping run averages 10 hours, distillation around 12.

means bankrolling it; Chen decided to first make vodka and gin, which don’t require ageing. Griffin, who has a background making beer but runs a Vancouver business doing custom furniture and renovations, originally met Chen through a furnishing job at the latter’s home. They got chatting, and when Chen decided on a distillery two years ago he hired Griffin to help build it.

“When it was almost done he asked if I was interested in partnering on running the place. I said yes. Between us we felt pretty confident on giving it a go,” says Griffin, who clearly has everything running and no problem running it—constantly buzzing phone included. “Craft beer has become huge in B.C., but distilleries are nowhere near that level so the market’s pretty open.

“Craft beer has become huge in B.C., but distilleries are nowhere near that level so the market’s pretty open. Vancouver has over 100 breweries but only a handful of distilleries.”

- DOMINIC GRIFFIN

Distilling configurations are custom built to fit spaces, in this case the Function Junction location of Montis Distillery, a logical libation addition to Whistler’s three breweries, two of which are neighbours.

Montis is Latin for mountain, a more sophisticated take on the local trend of tooobvious business names.

The backstory starts with Griffin’s partner, Kwang Chen. A hobby distiller with a passion for spirits, Chen originally looked to produce bourbon. But making whisky that sits around in barrels for years

Vancouver has over 100 breweries but only a handful of distilleries.”

Above us, a cozy loft features leather chairs and a few shelves of bottles. Here they’ll run private functions and store whisky barrels—including small ones for pre-pay customers who’ll eventually help bottle it. An on-site tasting room may necessitate changes to the upstairs configuration, but as other Function operators know, parking is still an issue.

In the meantime, the goal is restaurants (Montis is in Il Caminetto and Bearfoot

Bistro), farmer’s markets and retail outlets up and down the corridor. Once there’s a good store of product they’ll start pushing sales, but for now it’s all about getting product. Mash. Ferment. Strip. Distill.

The final distillate is a 95 per cent neutral spirit, starting point for both vodka and gin.

“To make vodka we just proof the spirit down to 40 per cent with glacier water from Rainbow Mountain. Gin goes back into the pot still and a phase of filtering through botanicals in vapour form. When it’s re-condensed I’ll proof it down to about 45 per cent.”

Vodka and gin—their labels as clean and distinct as the spirits themselves—are already for sale on site, though it’s not yet open regular hours. I like the gin’s mix of classic botanicals—juniper, dried orange peel, black cardamom, coriander, ginger— and a whiff of Montis’ signature cedar.

Getting this mix right requires experimenting, accomplished in a small, single distillation column tucked under the stairs that can also be used for custom ginmaking for restaurants or private events like weddings.

End to end from grain to bottle takes about 12 days, says Griffin. Though it takes five to six weeks of multiple runs to fill the safe, which will yield 500 to 600 bottles.

Griffin finally has to answer his phone. I sit back in front of the pot still. The distillery doors are open front and back, the funk of boiled grain hitting me when the wind comes from the rear, alcohol wafting from the safe when a zephyr comes the other way. All in all, it smells like a good idea.

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FEATURE STORY of referring to the community as “Pembie” rather than Pemberton—had set some people off.

“It’s not f**king “pembie,” wrote one commenter. “It’s F**KING PEMBERTON!” Seeking to address the larger issue of incivility online, Richman wrote that while social media platforms have provided an “open place” to discuss important issues, they have also given some people a venue to express levels of “vitriol” and “harsh condemnation” he wouldn’t “have believed possible.”

“These platforms seem to have provided a space where some people feel the freedom to express poisonous, sometimes uninformed, and often crude remarks,” wrote Richman.

Like other local leaders, Richman says that social media has had both positive and negative effects on local politics.

But perhaps the larger concern for him and others are the long-term implications of all the hate. Politics has long been a mostly thankless job, but with the frequency and depth of the online vitriol, it makes you wonder who would want to run for local office, knowing their name is going to be dragged through the mud whenever a tough call is made.

“For sure, it’s going to make it harder to attract good candidates over the years,” says Richman.

The CBC ran with it, later writing a clickbaity story, “Whistler mayor not keen about day trippers from Lower Mainland,” that played to people’s perception of Whistler as an elitist community and ended up going viral.

Several months after leaving office, Wilhelm-Morden—who is still getting emails about the comment—appears to have tried to wipe the incident out of her mind.

She refers to it as her “BBDT comment” (Shorthand for “brown bag day-trippers”).

“My comment about BBDT was … (taken) out of context, and the flood—the absolute torrent—of vitriol was just unbelievable,” says Wilhelm-Morden.

While her “BBDT comment” attracted the scorn of aggrieved Lower Mainlanders, Wilhelm-Morden also took plenty of heat locally over the years.

FEELING THE STING According to Nancy Wilhelm-Morden—who served a total of 17 years at the Whistler council table, including two terms as mayor—the tenor on social media has gotten worse over the past decade.

Wilhelm-Morden made decisions on numerous hot-button issues—including pay parking and housing—but the thing that seemed to really rile people up during her last term as mayor was a clumsy comment she made to CBC Radio.

During a substantive conversation about overtourism, Wilhelm-Morden griped about day visitors from the Lower Mainland who pack their own lunch and don’t necessarily enjoy the “mountain culture we have.”

It got to “the point where I really felt like I was being bullied, and I’m a lawyer—a trial lawyer. I have, by definition, a very thick skin.”

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AN ADMIN’S TAKE The lively Whistler Politico Facebook page was created in 2011, in the lead-up to that year’s contentious municipal election.

Founder and administrator Dave Buzzard—a longtime Whistlerite who grew up in the community (and who has worked for local media, including Pique, as a photojournalist)—said he wanted a place where people could come together and discuss the issues of the day.

Overall, the forum has facilitated productive conversation, he feels. Whistler is full of smart, civically minded citizens, he points out, and the group can provide an “independent third reading” on what’s going on at council.

But at times, people do go off the rails, he acknowledges. “The tricky part is to differentiate where something is a personal slur, rather than a legitimate comment on what they are doing,” says Buzzard.

Buzzard, who has run for a seat at council twice now, says he is concerned about the impact that pernicious online comments can have on local politicians.

“In a town as small as Whistler, the people on council are citizen politicians, they’re not professionals,” says Buzzard. “They have other things in their life. It’s not their career, and they don’t deserve that kind of abuse.”

Has he had to kick out a lot of people over the years?

“I’ve booted a few people out, but less than you would think,” he says.

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Locally, the go-to place for online political dialogue is Whistler Politico, a Facebook group with more than 1,500 members.

It’s a forum where you can find substantive conversations about everything from federal politics to housing policy.

Yet Wilhelm-Morden says it was also a place where her positions were sometimes misrepresented and she was personally attacked to a troubling degree.

It got to “the point where I really felt like I was being bullied,” says WilhelmMorden. “And I’m a lawyer—a trial lawyer. I have, by definition, a very thick skin.”

Choosing not to let misinformation spread unabated, Wilhelm-Morden would sometimes intervene, reaching out to whomever was behind the post to explain her position and clear up the inaccuracies.

“And on occasion I’d ask them to apologize,” says Wilhelm-Morden. “And, actually, sometimes they did—and sometimes they apologized publicly.

“It was only in the most egregious circumstances—where I did all that and it carried on—that I would go to the moderator.”

Facebook, she explains, seems to have a troubling disinhibiting quality for some.

“These were people who I knew, and who would never, in a million years, say to my face what they would say on Facebook,” says Wilhelm-Morden.

Wilhelm-Morden is clear that, on balance, serving the community was a joy and an honour.

But she also adds that that the negativity online—the “vitriol” that followed certain decisions—“certainly was a factor” in her decision not to run for a third term as mayor in the 2018 municipal election, which was won by acclamation by Jack Crompton.

“When you put yourself out there for an elected position, you know you are going to be subject to criticism, and that’s fine; that’s part of the role and position,” says Wilhelm-Morden. “But when the criticism goes beyond being helpful and becomes abusive, that’s just not part of the job.”

Richman voices a similar sentiment. “I stopped looking at certain forums, because I find that the commentary has become more poisonous at certain times,” he says.

“I just find it’s becoming worse. It’s almost like when some people see hurtful stuff, it justifies, or makes it easier for them to do the same.”

There are also profound implications for staff, whose hands are tied when it comes to intervening, he adds.

“It seems like often that misinformation is put on certain forums and it gets spread around as fact, and it causes a whole different level of conversation,” says Richman.

Navigating social media is a challenge for leaders around the province.

Just last year, the mayor of Victoria chose to stop using Facebook, saying that it had become a “polarized echo chamber” that “peddles outrage.” And in 2017, former Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Reed stopped making public appearances and briefly deleted it following credible threats to her personal safety.

But Union of British Columbia Municipalities president and current City of Kamloops Councillor Arjun Singh is

reluctant to blame social media at large, saying that it only “amplifies” the views of the bad actors and can be used to positive effect by some leaders.

Singh also hasn’t seen evidence that it is resulting in a dearth of candidates running for municipal politics across the province.

What’s important is for people to recognize that people go into local politics with the desire to make their communities better places.

“We think our elected people deserve the respect and acknowledgement that’s expected,” he says.

BUT HAS ANYTHING REALLY CHANGED? It would be easy to see this phenomenon as an example of the corrosive effects of technology on our lives.

And many social media users have become turned off political debate on online, choosing to curate their feeds to avoid it altogether.

A 2016 study of U.S. adults from the Pew Research Center found that while some enjoy the opportunities for debate afforded by social media, many more express frustration and resignation at the tone and content of social media platforms.

It found that about half of users feel political conversations are angrier, less respectful, and less civil compared to other places where people might discuss politics.

“Many users view the tone of political discussions on social media as uniquely angry and disrespectful—although a sizeable share feels that these discussions simply reflect the broader political climate,” it concludes.

According to David Black, a communications theorist and historian at Royal Roads University who endorses the latter view, the handwringing is largely misguided.

Social media, he explains, is only giving a platform to an element of the public that has always been there.

“I’m not endorsing this behaviour—I think it’s abhorrent,” says Black. “But I don’t know if we can civilize them to the dream of rational public dialogue and public spirited conversation.”

The public conversation, he points out, is no longer mediated to the same degree as it once was by traditional forms of mass communication, like television and newspapers, which means that society is going to have to adjust to a “new normal.”

“To kind of, in a blanket way, say online discourse is awful and is destroying politics is a misreading of it,” says Black. “Ugliness in politics has always been there … It’s the price we pay for the fact that we haven’t turned our politics to a dictator or an allpowerful state.”

In other words, it’s not that people are worse; it’s that everyone now has a platform that didn’t exist before.

At its best, social media can help “close the gap” between politicians and the public, something that can be healthy in an era where the public increasingly distrusts its

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“However, if narrowing that gap doesn’t lead to a humanizing of politics and a more mutual understanding between citizens and the politicians, then I think politicians need to move very carefully.”

Ironically, Black says the rise of social media should encourage politicians to seek face-to-face opportunities to dialogue with their constituents.

“Social media, as it relates to politics, should remind us how important face-toface contact (between) our political leaders and the voter is,” he says.

A BRAND NEW WORLD Whistler’s new mayor, Jack Crompton, has taken a cautious approach to social media.

You may see him post the occasional news bulletin from the municipality, but he doesn’t get into the weeds.

In fact, he’s not sure how effective that would even be.

“I participate in public dialogue, but correcting every single piece of misinformation on the internet is not, frankly, something we have the capacity to do,” says Crompton.

Like Wilhelm-Morden, Crompton—less than a year into his term as mayor—already knows what it feels like to be at the centre of a public relations firestorm.

Last December, the Resort Municipality

of Whistler was in full-blown crisis mode, after a letter it sent to 20 oil and gas companies—calling on them to take financial responsibility for “climate-related harm” (while simultaneously boasting about 3 million people who visit the resort annually) went viral.

Crompton’s inbox was flooded with irate messages.

“There was some really insulting, destructive, personal messages sent my way,” says Crompton. “That said, even in the midst of such a visceral incident, the majority of it was focused on people debating the issue.”

Crompton added that he thinks the tone of online dialogue is improving.

“I find that people are becoming more respectful and there is less anonymity on the internet,” says Crompton. “Social media companies are working to improve platforms so that trolling and anonymity is limited, and respectful dialogue is promoted.”

Moreover, Crompton points out that the bulk of the comments on forums like Whistler Politico are healthy and useful to him as a leader.

“I want my decisions to be challenged, so that I can gain the insights of our broader community,” says Crompton. “I make a conscious (effort) to think the best of the person on the other side of the conversation— until they show me otherwise. And even then, I think there is value in thinking the best of the other person.” n

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here’s a reason that the Bordeaux area in southwestern France is considered one of the world’s finest wine regions. And there’s a reason that the three rivers that flow through the area are instrumental in contributing to the distinctive terroir defining Bordeaux wines. (The varying soil composition and microclimates also add to the terroir).

Since my sommelier friends often tell me that the world’s best reds come from Bordeaux, the

world’s largest fine wine region, I was eager to discover the wines and decide for myself. Enjoying legendary French cuisine was a given along with the French macaron specialty I see cropping up everywhere in the world these days.

I chose a river cruise so I could leave the logistics up to someone else—my designated driver was essentially the ship captain of the Viking Longship Forseti and my designated guide was Susann Otto, program director for port excursions and wine

tastings. The itinerary was more than Bordeaux— encompassing the surrounding Bordeaux region of Cadillac, Sauternes, Libourne, St. Emilion, Blaye, Cognac and Paulliac. The bonus was that Viking offered complimentary tours in the various ports.

Educational enrichment on the Viking Forseti was instrumental in helping me understand the basics of French wines, as my sophomoric knowledge was limited. For example, I quickly learned that in wine country, a chateau is a wine estate, and not necessarily a castle.

Be forewarned that wine tastings on this itinerary are prolific, so it’s necessary to quickly adopt the “sip-swirl-spit” routine. All the professionals do.

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TRAVEL & ADVENTURE The Terroir of Bordeaux Wine The terroir (soil, climate and topography) in Bordeaux region is generally some of the best in the world. On the right bank of the Gironde is Blaye, Bourg, St. Emilion, and Pomerol—where winemaking started in Roman times around the 11th century.

The soil is clayey. On the left bank, the Medoc area is known for round pebbles and generally a gravelly-type soil—ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon.

I learned that Bordeaulais wines (Bordeaux region) are blends of various grapes, not single varietals as may be common in North America. The five main red grape varieties grown in the region include: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon (dominant on the west side of the river), Merlot (dominant on the east side of the Gironde), Petit Verdot and Malbec.

Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are the two main grapes grown for white wines, both dry and sweet. Even the whites are blended. But it is the concept of “noble rot” that took me completely by surprise.

I had never heard about a vineyard full of rotting grapes being good for wine. Simply stated, noble rot is a beneficial form of a grey fungus (Botrytis) that thrives in

moist conditions and infects ripe grapes.

If then exposed to drier conditions and the grapes become raisined, the resulting harvest produces concentrated sweet wines that are known for their intense yet complex flavour. The Sauternes wines from Bordeaux are made from grapes subjected to noble rot. (The takeaway was that noble rot is a good thing.)

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The Journey The river cruise started in Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 18th-century architecture and grand statues in the city centre that will impress. One of my favourites was the Monument aux Girondins, a massive sculpture commemorating the Girondists, victims of the guillotine during Robespierre’s Reign of Terror.

Next stop was the picture-postcard town of Cadillac, defined by a 17th century castle originally the home of the first Duke of Epernon, eventually becoming a women’s prison and psychiatric hospital until the 1950s. A Sauternes wine tasting is included, one of Thomas Jefferson’s favorite wines during his visits to France.

The next day, we paid a morning visit to Libourne, a bustling market-town with a city hall boasting rare pieces of art within its brick walls. Afternoon included a tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of St. Emilion, a medieval village of red roofs, narrow cobblestone streets, and worldclass wines, especially red wine. Photo opportunities abound.

The citadel town of Blaye was the next port-of-call. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the town’s strategic position on the Gironde was instrumental in defending upriver Bordeaux and its wine production on the Garonne River. Built on the orders of King Louis XIV, the 17th-century citadel, fortified city walls, and two nearby forts comprise the world heritage site. Don’t leave Blaye without experiencing La Petite Cave, a short walk from the pier. Proprietor and wine expert Les Kellen curated tastings along with giving a rare “inside” view of how the locals live.

I joined a premium tour granting our group privileged access to a cognac blending master class in Cognac. (The town of Cognac is the birthplace of one of the world’s best-known types of brandy— Camus). The highlight was creating my own personal blend, recording my recipe in Camus’s inscription books, and bringing home my full bottle of hand-crafted cognac in a wood-hewn box for future tastings.

Cruising to Pauillac, we toured Medoc while sampling some of France’s best wines in the Margaux appellation. A gala dinner at Chateau Kirwan gave us another opportunity to taste Margaux Merlots and cabernet francs. The next day I learned how wine barrels are made at barrel maker La Nadalie, followed by visits to Chateau Paloumey and Chateau Leoville-Poyferre for wine-sipping with artisanal cheese. n

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Krasny earns sixth in Italy MELAMED INJURED IN VAL DI FASSA

BY DAN FALLOON WHISTLER ENDURO RIDER Carter Krasny acquitted himself well in his first international Enduro World Series (EWS) race in Portugal this spring, placing 14th, and he made several strides forward in his second outing.

Competing in Val di Fassa, Italy on June 29, Krasny earned a sixth-place finish in the U21 men’s category, finishing a minute and 2.74 seconds (1:02.74) back of champion Antoine Vidal of France.

Krasny, who won his age division on the Canadian National Enduro Series tour in 2018, said he grew as a rider in the time between the Portugal and Italy races, especially after he absorbed what the European contests are like. Prior to the Madeira, Portugal race, Krasny’s only EWS experience came here in Whistler.

“I’ve spent a lot more time on my bike since the last EWS race, and getting to do some Canadian races, focusing more on racing definitely helped. I feel a lot more confident on my bike and the setup is really good right now,” he said.

In Italy, Krasny’s best results came on the two longest stages, which happened to open and close the day. The first stage was the most similar to the Whistler Mountain Bike Park’s technical offerings and allowed him to start strong with the third-best time.

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CARTING ON Carter Krasny placed sixth in U21 men’s at the Enduro World Series race in Val di Fassa, Italy.

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the Whistler bike park, so that definitely helped me on that one,” he said.

Stage 5, in which he placed fifth, was Krasny’s favourite on the day as it gave riders several different experiences in the nearly 14-minute descent (Krasny finished in 13:48.41).

“It started with alpine up top with the most insane views, then it was just very fast alpine riding until the treeline, where it got more technical and switchbacky. Then it went into, at the very end, we got to race through the city and they set up wooden ramps and features through the city,” he said. “The whole town was there. The mayor

tight corners that were commonplace throughout the race.

“They have 90-degree corners on the trails,” he said. “Once I got the hang of those, and hit those well, then you can go pretty fast.

“You had to brake early for the corners to go fast. You had to slow yourself down to go faster, because if you’re just bombing down into the corners and messing them up, then you’d come out with no speed.

“That was definitely an adjustment from the corners in Whistler, where the trails are built more (with the) fall line and you can carry speed more easily, even when you have

“I’m definitely focused on fitness in the offseason, so I find longer stages are just better for me.”

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came out. It was a really big deal for the city of Canazei.”

Krasny explained that during the offseason, he focused on cross-country riding in order to build his fitness and endurance, and he saw it pay off in spades.

“The fitness part of enduro races is quite important on the longer stages because you can make up a lot of time,” he said.

“I’m definitely focused on fitness in the offseason, so I find longer stages are just better for me.”

There were some challenges to the contest, as Krasny noted that the biggest changes he had to adjust to were the

to really work to carry speed out of them.”

With all the speed changes along the course, Krasny said, it was all the more important that he was fit and prepared to find his quickness again after a corner.

“You wouldn’t think in training that (the corners) were so physical, but then when you’re actually racing without stopping, with all the corners, you’re definitely draining a lot of energy working to hit all those tight corners well,” he said. “You don’t think about it, but during the race, it definitely tied you up, for sure.”

The Val di Fassa race had scorching temperatures, which challenged Krasny in

a way that he hadn’t been so far this year, with Whistler not seeing similar highs when he’s ridden here.

“It was definitely an adjustment getting used to the heat and racing, and with the longer stages, it definitely was really tiring,” he said.

Krasny was speaking from France, where he’ll take on the fifth EWS race of the season in Les Orres. Early forecasts suggested one of the two race days would bring some rain, which would suit Krasny just fine.

“I’m quite excited for that because we haven’t had a muddy race yet this year and I like riding in the rain,” he said. “I’m kind of hoping it rains for that one.”

In the pro event, Whistler’s Jesse Melamed saw his promising season abruptly halted. Melamed, who placed third in two of the first three races, injured himself in a crash. He said it was all the more frustrating considering he was riding conservatively.

“I wasn’t taking chances and I was riding happy and within myself. I knew exactly the section I was in, I slowed up to make the corner like I wanted, and then a rock rolled on me and it sent me careening off the side. I managed to avoid the trees but my ankle took the brunt of the impact when I did hit the ground. I’m pretty pissed off.

I was putting together a consistent season and I was fully confident I could keep it going. So I don’t know what else I can do but heal up and try again,” Melamed posted to his Instagram account.

On the women’s side, former Whistlerite and current Squamish resident Andreane Lanthier Nadeau posted her best-ever EWS finish, taking second to France’s Isabeau Coudurier. Other local finishers included Georgia Astle in 14th and Leonie Picton in 29th. n

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The part-time Whistler resident will put earnings from her job at Purebread to help cover the roughly $3,500 bill while also hosting a GoFundMe. “It’s definitely an honour. The whole experience is going to be an amazing time,” said Zacharias, who is based in Delta. “This year is a bit different from other years because Team Canada will be flying together.

We’ll be flying together, staying together and eating some of our meals together.

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As Zacharias approached the benchmark, the advice she received from the coaching staff was that her sequencing was spot on, and she just needed to execute it more quickly. Sure enough, with each passing attempt, she clipped precious milliseconds from her time until she crossed the line.

“On the run that I got the time, I was racing against a person that was faster than me, a guy that was a couple age groups older than me.

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to adjust to anything dramatically different from what she uses to train here in B.C. “The reason people can get so fast at it is because it relies a lot on muscle memory,” said Zacharias, who primarily trains at Coquitlam’s Climb Base5.

During national team qualifiers, Zacharias had to beat 10.46 seconds and finish in the top three of her division to make the team. At the selection camp, she was the lone girl to make the mark as she worked tirelessly to shave 1.3 seconds off her previous best to qualify with one of her final attempts.

“I was trying really hard, and it was the last day that I had to try to get the time. I ended up getting the time and the national team coach came up to me and said, ‘Good job, you got it,’” she recalled. “That was a crazy experience. I just started crying when he told me that because I wasn’t exactly expecting to get the time.”

“On the run that I got the time, I was racing against a person that was faster than me, a guy that was a couple age groups older than me. It’s nice to race someone faster when you’re trying to get faster,” she said. “You have a close-to-flawless run with minimal slips and you just go for it.”

Zacharias got into climbing through friends’ birthday parties, and took up disciplines of bouldering and lead climbing before shifting into speed climbing.

Adding that it’s important for an athlete to take part in other sports, Zacharias said she skis in Whistler as often as possible in the winter, as her family owns a condo in Creekside, while she will also occasionally mountain bike up here.

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Quite the Quest PEMBERTON COACH HUGH FISHER AND THREE PCA ALUMS WIN DIVISION IN YUKON PADDLING MARATHON

BY DAN FALLOON A CREW OF Pemberton Canoe Association (PCA) alums and coach Hugh Fisher teamed up to tackle the Yukon River Quest from June 26 to 29.

Fisher, along with George McLeod, Heather Hellevang and Sydney van Loon, completed the 715-kilometre contest up the Yukon River from Whitehorse to Dawson City, handily winning the mixed C4 division, taking second among all C4 teams and placing seventh overall in a time of 47 hours, 23 minutes and five seconds (47:23:05). That was about 2:23 back of the winning team.

“It’s every bit as tough as I thought it would be, and more. It’s a body-wrecking experience, for sure,” Fisher, 63, said. “It really does take it out of you. It’s a hard event to train for because who can train for something that’s three days, basically continuous, of anything?”

The team, dubbed An old guy, two young women and someone else, got off to a quick start, sitting fifth at the first checkpoint, but sat seventh the rest of the

journey, seeing few other competitors for much of the way.

Fisher, who had covered the canoe with plastic, said that preparation helped weather an early storm and briefly launch the team to nearly the front of the race.

“The hardest time in the whole race was when we were on Lake Laberge, about halfway down, (and) a thunderstorm came over,” Fisher said. “There were big, huge waves from the side. No canoes do well when you’re getting a side wave, so we had to turn into it.

“There was too much water in the boat.

We had to go in, bail it dry, get dry clothes on and then get going again.”

The foursome paddled for nearly 19 hours on the first day before reaching the Carmacks checkpoint, where teams had to stop for at least seven hours. The team’s support crew, made up of the wives of Fisher and van Loon and Hellevang’s fiancé, had set up camp and allowed the paddlers to get as much rest as possible before setting off again.

As draining as the first day was, the second day required only a three-hour stoppage at the Coffee Creek checkpoint, which any competitive team would

TEAM EFFORT L-R Heather Hellevang, George McLeod, Hugh Fisher and Sydney van Loon after winning their division at the Yukon River Quest.

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“That second day, you’re not really getting a rest. It’s more like 30 hours,” Fisher said.

Along the route, there were some gorgeous and odd sights with the nature in the area, Fisher recalled. On one night, there were swaths of moths near the water during the twilight hours as the team navigated the river’s quickest rapids, while another saw a supportive beaver cheering the team on.

“They warn you that you’ll hallucinate, but we went by this one spot and there’s this very big fat beaver sitting back on its haunches, looking more like an orang-

utan than a beaver, but just sitting there clapping,” he said. “It wasn’t just me. All of us looked at it. Lots of beavers slap their tails, but this guy was on the side for sure, we all saw it.”

McLeod, meanwhile, said the amazing sights along the river and paddling through the night with the sun out were unforgettable experiences and even helped him to carry on when the going got tough.

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SPORTS THE SCORE moments that your body was giving up on you and your brain was wanting to quit,” he said. “Then you’d see the sun just over the horizon and you’d see the intense beauty that would take that away.

“Plus, you’re committed to your team and the last thing you want to do is let them down.”

Upon approaching the line, the 27-yearold McLeod said all four teammates were thrilled with what they’d accomplished.

“We wanted to be friends at the end of the race. We wanted to be under 50 hours and we wanted to be first in our class,” he said.

The team’s creation had its rocky moments trying to find a fourth. Van Loon, a 30-year-old Whitehorse resident who completed the race in both 2015 and 2017, recruited Fisher and Hellevang easily, but tracking down McLeod was a bit tougher.

“For George and Syd and I, a lot of our fun is that type of fun where you have that challenge, and you want to do what people don’t think we can do,” Hellevang said.

After Fisher combed his contacts for a fourth without success, he circled back to PCA grads, asking McLeod’s brother Bill, who accepted. However, after about a month of training, Bill injured himself and asked George to take his place. While George had hoped to race it with his brother, he was glad to finally take on the race.

To train, Fisher and McLeod would complete 100-km paddles between D’Arcy and Lilllooet, or take laps between Lions

SETTING OFF The crew sets off from Carmacks at roughly the halfway point of the Yukon River Quest.

Bay and Squamish, training for at least eight hours at a time.

Hellevang, meanwhile, is set to tie the knot this summer, but couldn’t pass up an opportunity to take part in a race she’d wanted to do for years, noting that her teammates also had important commitments in their lives. She borrowed a paddling machine from a relative, and could more easily fit training into her

schedule.

“If you’re testing a new fuelling system it’s really useful to have it there at home.

There were a couple times that I wasn’t able to go and do a race on a weekend because I had a family commitment. I still need to fit in that 12-hour paddle on that day, so you start at 2 in the morning and finish at 2 in the afternoon so you can still make the event,” the 33-year-old Pemberton resident said.

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While only Fisher and McLeod trained together, it was clear that the coach’s instructions set in well—the paddling was seamless once all four came together.

“It wasn’t until we all arrived here that we had some paddling together, but the great part for me was that the other three were all kids in the dragonboat program in Pemberton, so they all paddle the same way,” Fisher said. n

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Hitting the bumps MICHIGAN SKIER, 72, MAKES STRIDES AT MOMENTUM’S MOGULS CAMP

BY DAN FALLOON WHEN SHE RETIRED in 2012, Dr. Leslie Arwin’s main focus became fitness.

Since then, she’s become a Pilates instructor, taken up golf, joined a weightlifting gym, and took dressage lessons on her horse. She also took her skiing to the next level, instructing at her local hill, Mt. Brighton Ski Area in Michigan and later, at its Vail Resorts cousin in Park City, Utah.

However, she had never done moguls before, and at the age of 72, opted to come out to Whistler for Momentum Ski Camps’ first summer session of 2019 last month.

Despite suffering from arthritis in her ankle from a previous fracture and beating breast cancer five years ago, Arwin felt it was worthwhile to pursue moguls while she still had the opportunity, eventually being named the most inspirational skier from her week.

“I would be more inspiring if I was a little better moguls skier, because I’m not there yet,” she quipped.

While skiing Blackcomb Mountain’s Horstman Glacier, Arwin was surprised

to learn how much technique there was to skiing moguls, though she gained confidence over the course of the week and feels ready to tackle the bumps.

“When I first started, I couldn’t imagine skiing a moguls field, and now I can imagine it,” she said. “I’ve got a better understanding of what I’m supposed to do, what I can work towards.

“I would go and try moguls now, and practice the things I’ve learned … I can stand at the top of a moguls field, look down and think, ‘I probably can do this.’”

What proved to be helpful was that Arwin and the five other skiers in her group had a rotating cast of coaches instructing them in different elements of moguls skiing each day, providing new perspectives on their skiing and allowing for the fact that not everyone learns in the same way.

“Every single one of them was special in their own way. It was just a wonderful experience,” Arwin said. “Even though they said the same thing, they said it in a different way, so you had a chance for it to click with you. They had a different image.

They had a different little trick or technique to try to get you to do the same thing.”

ROCKY ROAD Dr. Leslie Arwin of Ann Arbor, Mich. trains at Momentum Ski Camps’ moguls camp last month.

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The week was a tough one even without considering the physicality of learning how to ride some rough moguls over and over again. Arwin said the journey just to get to the glacier was “arduous,” requiring a hike up a steep rocky path to get to the mogul field T-bar.

It was admittedly tough on Arwin, who acknowledged she was drained by the time the midweek break rolled around.

However, a yoga session and trip to the Scandinave Spa proved to be rejuvenating.

On a daily level, to handle the activity, Arwin started drinking coffee and stopped consuming alcohol, took vitamins and an

anti-inflammatory, and applied diclofenac and CBD balm to her sore joints. She also wore wrist, knee and back braces, resistance shorts for hip protection and SkiTrax to help with the rocky walks.

It was a strong level of commitment for Arwin, who admittedly didn’t care much for the sport the times she had tried it before retirement.

“I wasn’t very good and I wasn’t very serious about it,” she said. “When I first started skiing, I didn’t love it. I didn’t have that thrill and that love of being on the snow

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GEORGE HEYWOOD Charming, gregarious and intelligent – always lived life large.

At age 10 he journeyed from Lancashire, England to Toronto via the Queen Elizabeth II. George quickly honed his Canadian sportsmanship and negotiation skills when he deftly handled playground bullies who teased him about his short pants and suspenders. These skills served him well throughout his life. He was top in his class, captain of the Ryerson football team and won the hand of his love, Nancy Anne Darroch, despite having selected her twin sister, Wendy, over her for the cheer leading squad.

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George fit right into the 1970's LA, pioneering computer graphics for the era’s leading movies and TV shows (Star Wars, Logan’s Run) and top music videos. Interactions with Alice Cooper and Todd Rungren, among others, solidified George’s position as a “very cool dad”.

Next stop was NYC where George continued in computer graphics, before returning to Toronto briefly before declaring semi-retirement in Whistler, BC in 1988.

George and Nancy spent 15 happy years in Whistler skiing, embracing small town life, and holding up the bar at Tapley’s Pub. They eventually retired in Qualicum Beach where George golfed and found his inner thespian, taking lead roles with the Echo Players. George had a strong thirst for knowledge. He read 3 books at a time, always won at Trivial Pursuits and strove to win Jeopardy from the TV room couch.

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Edney named highperformance director SPORTS BRIEFS: FORSYTH SUES ALPINE CANADA

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AFTER HIS RETIREMENT a year ago, Sam Edney is back with Luge Canada.

The former racer was named as the organization’s high-performance director on June 24, and he is set to start in the role on Aug. 12.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to have a positive impact on the future of our sport in Canada,” the 34-year-old Edney said in a release. “I know the work that goes into the process of developing a medal-winning program, and now I get to be a part of the team that works extremely hard on the other side to support our athletes and coaches. The dream remains the same. I am now motivated to give our athletes the opportunity to achieve their own performance goals and get our program back onto the Olympic podium.”

Edney was only the second Canadian man to hit the individual World Cup podium in luge, and served as the leader of a young men’s team for nearly a decade.

“Sam is a highly-motivated professional who knows what it takes to win,” Luge Canada executive director Tim Farstad said in a release. “His track to the podium was long and gradual, loaded with devastation and celebratory moments. Our program is now beginning a new era. He understands the patience and time investment required to build a medal-winning program. This is a new beginning for Sam. I know he will grow in his new role with our program and I am confident he can transfer the knowledge gained as an athlete to ensure luge in Canada continues its success well into the future.”

FORSYTH SUES ALPINE CANADA Former national ski team racer Allison Forsyth is suing Alpine Canada over the actions of an abusive ex-coach.

The Nanaimo native is leading a classaction lawsuit in the B.C. Supreme Court claiming that women on the ski team between 1996 and 1998 were subjected to “psychological, physical and sexual assault, harassment and abuse” by former coach Bertrand Charest.

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STELLAR SAM Sam Edney (centre), shown here after winning the Canadian Luge Champiomnship in 2017, was named Luge Canada’s new high-performance director.

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Charest was sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of 37 sexrelated charges in 2017. He is, however, out on bail pending an appeal.

The suit claims that Alpine Canada had a “failure to publicly acknowledge and investigate” claims against Charest.

The claims have not been proven in court and, according to CBC, Alpine Canada released a statement in which it “applauds the tremendous courage Allison and other women have shown in coming forward and speaking out.”

On July 2, Alpine Canada settled out of court with former skiers Genevieve Simard, Gail Kelly and Anna Prchal after they accused the organization of ignoring Charest’s abuse.

“Although we cannot undo what happened, we feel it is important to recognize and acknowledge that instead of providing support when the abuse was discovered, Alpine Canada put itself first, not the victims,” the federation said in a release, reported by the Canadian Press. “For this, we are profoundly sorry.”

The three women, who filed suit in December 2018, demanded $450,000 each. All three were minors at the time of Charest’s abuse. n

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LESLIE ARWIN FROM PAGE 50 and floating down the mountains.”

However, once she started to find some success, it became more enjoyable, while advances in technology have made it easier and more comfortable to take part.

“It was when I became a better skier, and I could enjoy the pleasure of it more than being worried about ‘Can I stop? Can I turn? Are my feet going to be cold?’ Having the right equipment is a huge part of it,”

Arwin said, adding that she enjoys teaching children at her home mountain of Mt. Brighton, located just to the north of her hometown of Ann Arbor, Mich.

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FORK IN THE ROAD

Everything old is new again AND MANY ‘NEW’ FOOD TRENDS ARE ANCIENT “THE SECOND COMING of cheesecake …” read a headline in the Globe and Mail not long ago, and I had to laugh. That header is on to something, but not in ways the writer intended.

Honey ricotta cheesecake; honeyalmond cheesecake; brulee cheesecake with lavender honey—all these cheesecakes, like

BY GLENDA BARTOSH the one in the Globe, are right on trend these days, especially the honey angle, which has set the food bloggers a-blogging.

If pineapple-upside-down cake was “the” cake of the 1950s, and carrot cake the “it” cake of the ’70s (oh yes it was!), cheesecake, especially creamy, rich, New York-style cheesecake was the 1990s’ big trendsetter, ergo the “second coming” spin.

But wait a sec, said I, having just finished British food writer William Sitwell’s brilliant book, A History of Food in 100 Recipes. Shouldn’t that have been, maybe, the 600th coming?

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alive for us New Worlders in ways we never imagine till we meet them face-toface: The amazing architecture; the endless museums; the sobering battle sites. But one day, a moment in France made me add “food” to that list.

Sure, you can Yelp the latest “foodie” trends while you’re in Europe, or anywhere on the planet. But something special happens when you taste a piece of honey cake, say, that’s been made from a 12th-century recipe and takes you down a time tunnel.

That’s pretty much what happened to us one summer when we stumbled, yes, literally, into the middle of the Veraison festival in France’s Châteauneuf du Pape.

At the time, Châteauneuf’s wonderful reds were a favourite, so I wouldn’t blame you for thinking we would have, should have, could have planned it all.

But, no, we’re often a bit random (read: disorganized) when we travel, so when we drove our little rented Renault into the cobblestoned square of this sweet village we were floored. And that was before we saw red wine flowing, literally, out of all four spigots in the mouths of the stone lions’ heads decorating the medieval fountain that anchored the heart of this small village.

The festival, more properly, the Fête De La Véraison, celebrates the ripening of the first wine grapes from the vineyards around the chateau, the former “new” summer home of the controversial popes from nearby Avignon. The festival goes back to the 1300s when seven popes were installed there, rather than Rome, to appease the

French monarchy. Big church/crown conflict there, but let’s move on ...

Much as they had since medieval times, it seemed the entire town had been honouring those early ripening grapes for days, taking full advantage of the free wine flowing freely down the clear vinyl tubing connected to wine barrels placed high in a huge oak tree. Whistler festival planners take note: the tree’s shade nicely kept the offerings and those of us imbibing them at a very comfortable temperature without a nano-watt of electricity. (Everything old is new again.)

What with all the singing, the dancing, and more singing and dancing, we almost missed a line of food tables looking like a line-up of early food trucks, minus the wheels. Down the road we wandered, in the shadow of the chateau, stopping in front of a table with a sign that brought me up short: Gâteau au miel. Honey cake.

I’m a fiend for honey cakes. Only this honey cake—explained the baker who was selling golden, eight-inch high slices for five francs apiece—was made from a recipe that had been in his family since the 12th century, well before those rogue popes.

Say you have three or four generations each century, each of them enjoying this same honey cake, that would have placed this slice of history in its 30th or 40th coming. Now you get my earlier point.

Regardless of whichever “coming” it was, that honey cake was exquisite.

It popped to mind between the “second coming” header and one of the 100 recipes

in Sitwell’s fine book, namely honeyed cheesecakes from the time of ancient Greece. Which would have been around the time of the real, original first coming.

To be clear, Sitwell provides, for the most part, actual recipes for his 100 offerings that track the history of food around the world. But for the honeyed cheesecake moment, all we have is this direction from Athenaeus, the Greek scholar who’s the source: “Wheaten flour is wetted and then put into a frying pan; after that honey is sprinkled over it, and sesame and cheese.”

Try it at home and see what happens.

Considered one of the best food writers around (agreed), Sitwell has taken the above description from Athenaeus’s 15-volume work, translated as The Learned Banquet, purported to be a recording of conversations that took place during an epic banquet in ancient Rome that would suit Whistler’s Bearfoot Bistro today.

What’s fact or fiction doesn’t matter.

Sitwell points out that the level of detail about food, manners, customs and ideas is so interesting it makes The Learned Banquet “hugely important.” Athenaeus is at his best, he adds, when he “waxes lyrical on ‘tartlets and cheesecakes steeped most thoroughly in the rich honey of the golden bee.’”

Sound familiar? Hmm. I wonder what the header was on the papyrus scroll for that particular honeyed moment.

Glenda Bartosh is an award-winning journalist who recommends adding A History of Food in 100 Recipes to your summer reading list. n

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Squamish Beer Festival returns with 55 breweries pouring suds FIFTH ANNUAL EVENT RETURNS TO O’SIYAM PAVILION ON JULY 6

BY BRANDON BARRETT HEADING INTO its fifth year, the Squamish Beer Festival has grown to the point where it now has to turn away breweries interested in taking part.

According to organizer Scott McQuade, it’s Squamish’s cache as a beer destination unto itself rather than a stopover on the way to Vancouver or Whistler that has led to its burgeoning popularity with B.C. craft brewers. “(Brewers) just want to be associated with Squamish,” McQuade said. “It’s just out of town for the Vancouver people.

They want to capture that outdoor rec market, maybe. I used to have the liquor store in town for quite a long time and Squamish people really know their beer.

They really do. I think that’s a big part of it, too: they want to get in front of a crowd that knows beer.”

This year’s festival will feature 55 breweries pouring more than 200 different beers and ciders. But there’s more than just good brews on tap: the event includes more space for food trucks than ever before, featuring eight different vendors dishing out everything from tacos to souvlaki and gourmet hot dogs to crepes.

Along with axe throwing and a range of fun lawn games, the bill is packed with music and live entertainment, including Vancouver funk and soul DJ Hebegebe, and the one-of-a-kind live show from East Vancouver’s The Carnival Band, who originally caught McQuade’s eye several years ago at the since shuttered Squamish Music Festival. “(They are) this really cool band that is probably a 20-piece band and they don’t play on the stage,” he recalled. “They’d be playing and have people follow them like a carnival. It was so much fun. I had so much fun that I actually skipped one of the first sets of a band that I went there to see just to follow these guys around.”

DRINK UP Fifty-five breweries pouring more than 200 beers and ciders will be on tap at the fifth annual Squamish Beer Festival.

After half a decade, McQuade said the event team has ironed out the details and figured out what it takes to put on a midscale beer festival.

Tondreau, who has produced a variety of events, including for Cirque de Soleil, and former Howe Sound Brewing general manager Trevor Magee has been a godsend.

“It’s the little things, like making sure ticketing goes smoothly, that the sound is great, that we have the right kind of entertainment, the best timing—things like that.”

- SCOTT MCQUADE

“We get better and better every year. It’s the little things, like making sure ticketing goes smoothly, that the sound is great, that we have the right kind of entertainment, the best timing—things like that. We just try to get a little bit better every year,” he said, adding that partnering with JP

“It has made all the difference. We’ve partnered with two great guys who have seen a lot of events before. Even in our first year, we had a lot of brewers come and comment to us that, ‘Wow, this is running like an event that has been out for a few years,’ and that’s a testament to JP and (Magee).”

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Between the Whistler Village Beer Festival and the plethora of beer-themed events in the Lower Mainland, there is no shortage of ways to drink the summer away.

As such, McQuade doesn’t feel the need to reinvent the wheel with Squamish’s beer festival.

“I don’t think it is really set apart from the Whistler festival. I don’t really want to take anything away from them; I think those guys do a fantastic job up there,” he said. “But I think if you want to come and enjoy some beer and hang out with your Squamish friends, then what a great opportunity to do it.”

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Lil’wat writer puts his take on age-old tale ATTILA NELSON’S STORY, ‘THE GREAT FLOOD,’ EARNS THIRD PLACE AT INDIGENOUS ARTS & STORIES AWARDS

BY BRANDON BARRETT IN AN ERA when Indigenous people across the country are fighting to preserve their centuries-old culture and traditions, one Lil’wat writer has put his twist on one of the Nation’s oldest stories in the hopes of preserving it for future generations.

Attila Nelson is a 28-year-old firefighter who grew up listening to his father share the traditional oral stories that had been passed down to him years before. Nelson has now carried on that legacy with his take on “The Great Flood,” an old Lil’wat tale from before contact with settlers that has nearly been lost over time.

The story earned him third place in the annual Indigenous Arts & Stories awards, the country’s largest art and creative writing competition for Indigenous youth, put on by Historica Canada. “(‘The Great Flood’) is our creation story from our local area,” explains Nelson, following elder N’Chinemqen as he helps save his village from a devastating deluge

THE WRITE STUFF Attila Nelson earned third place in the Indigenous Arts & Stories awards, Canada’s largest writing competition for Indigenous youth.

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by using the old copper-canoe building techniques of his forebears.

At its core, the story is an allegory about the cyclical nature of time as well as the importance of heeding the lessons of the past “rather than being swept away by modern technologies or faster methods of

are the way forward for First Nations looking to preserve their oral traditions for years to come.

“I 100-per-cent would say that because it meshes two worlds: with the traditional stuff and this new technology for our era’s lifestyle,” he says. “Everyone’s on their

“It’s very important to try to retain what our ancestors taught us, and to adapt it to this new and everchanging lifestyle that we have.”

- ATTILA NELSON

living,” Nelson says.

In a way, Nelson’s story exemplifies the message at the heart of “The Great Flood” by modernizing what is an age-old story for a contemporary online audience.

“It’s very important to try to retain what our ancestors taught us, and to adapt it to this new and ever-changing lifestyle that we have,” he notes.

Nelson believes newer forms of media

smartphones or on their computer, we’re always connected to the world, so how this story was written online is a way to reach a wider audience with our message.”

A philosophy major at the University of Victoria, Nelson has long been a storyteller at heart, although he says this was the first time he had ever applied to a writing competition.

“I’m quite happy with the outcome, so

I think I will be pursuing it more,” he adds.

Much effort has gone into preserving the traditions and culture of the Lil’wat in recent years, whether through the Squamish Lil’wat Culture Centre, a push to teach the Lil’wat’s language, Ucwalmícwts to younger members, and a wider Indigenous immersion program in Mount Currie.

Nelson believes part of the push has come from the younger generation of Lil’wat looking to reconnect with its roots.

“We’re still recovering from the aftereffects of the residential school system, and now we have a lot of funding for post-secondary education, and we learn the importance of what this means to our people, just trying to share our own message and interpret who we are as a people, and then sharing that through different areas of expertise,” he says.

Listening to his father’s tales growing up, Nelson learned firsthand the essential role that storytelling plays in his community.

The stories aren’t just mere escapism or entertainment; they connect the Lil’wat to the land they’ve called home for centuries.

“The stories are a way to build a history to the land and then also to understand how to utilize the land,” he says. “The stories help us remember who we are.”

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HORRIFIC HARDWARE Competitors in this year’s Heavy Hitting HorrorFest will have close to $4,500 in cash prizes to bring home in 2019 along with a slew of hardware for the mantle.

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Heavy Hitting HorrorFest announces nearly $4,500 in cash prizing for 2019 event ARTS NEWS: WFF ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS

BY BRANDON BARRETT WHISTLER’S Heavy Hitting HorrorFest was founded, 15 years ago, on blood, sweat and, well, more blood. Seeming to eschew the glitz and glam of its festival-circuit counterparts, HorrorFest has always celebrated B-grade flicks made on a shoestring budget. But for its 2019 edition, Western Canada’s longestrunning horror-movie fest will have more money to entice participating filmmakers with than ever before.

“It’s always been about having fun with your friends and trying to make the most badass film possible with the least resources,” explains Feet Banks, who co-founded the festival with the late artist Chili Thom in 2002, in a release. “But after 15 years, everything is getting elevated. The films coming in have explosions, car chases and big, gushy exit wounds. This kind of stuff takes resources to pull off so it’s nice to be able to dangle a nice cash carrot as well as the prestige that comes with winning.”

Thanks to support from both local and national sponsors, Heavy Hitting HorrorFest has just under $4,500 in cash prizes to hand out in 2019. That includes $1,500 for Best in Show, $500 for People’s Choice, and $666.69 (nice) for the Chili Thom Memorial Award, among others.

“It’s incredible to see this kind of support,” Banks says. “Over the years, this little festival has evolved into a proper incubator of independent film talent and being able to offer this kind of prize money can actually really help people on the next step of their film careers.”

Even with the additional cash prizing, Banks (who is also Pique’s long-time movie columnist) wants to maintain the ethos that has made HorrorFest into the delightfully DIY spectacle it has become known for.

“Everyone’s a winner at HorrorFest, it’s like Sports Day at elementary school—we all get a ribbon, but it’s covered in blood,” Banks adds.

Heavy Hitting HorrorFest: Apocalypse

is scheduled for Oct. 30. Film submissions are open until Sept. 15 at heavyhitting. com/submit.

For more information, visit heavyhitting.com.

WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL ADDS NEW BOARD MEMBERS The Whistler Film Festival (WFF) has announced the newest members to join its board.

Following its annual general meeting on June 26, the Whistler Film Festival Society announced the addition of: Daniel Cruz, CFO and board member of Liquid Media Group; Kendrie Upton, the executive director of the Directors Guild of Canada, B.C.; Nathaniel Lyman, associate at Chandler Fogden Aldous Entertainment Law; and Saad Hasan, general manager of Lodging Ovations and chair of the Hotel Association of Whistler.

The new board members join the current directors team, including: Ann Chiasson, manager broker of Re/Max Sea to Sky Real Estate; Roger Soane, president and CEO of Whistler Sport Legacies; Sue Brouse, director of members services and human resources for the Union of BC Performers and the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists; Sue Chappel, Ph.D and consultant; and Shauna Hardy Mishaw, the founder and executive director of the WFF. “I would like to welcome our new members to the Whistler Film Festival Society Board of Directors,” said Chiasson in a release. “My Board colleagues and I look forward to working with them and benefiting from their extensive experience, as we set the Society’s path forward. On behalf of all at WFF, I would also like to thank our returning Directors for their commitment to the organization and their valuable work on the Board.”

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Strange love SUMMER LOVING is a thing, at least in the movies. How many teen movie plotlines have revolved around chasing the opposite sex around for those two months of no school? From Dazed and Confused to Grease to Dirty Dancing, those warm-month romance stories always seem to play.

BY FEET BANKS And the trend continues. Stranger Things 3 just dropped on Netflix yesterday and the gang of nerdy ‘80s kids are kicking it hard this summer—hanging at the mall, eating ice cream, and saving their shitty little town while the adults flail. Apparently, the character dynamics in this season are just as engaging as the upside down and monsters, and word on the street is that it’s OK to watch

UPSIDE DOWN The anticipated third season of Stranger Things dropped on Netflix this week.

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the first three episodes at a leisurely pace, but once you hit Part 4, get ready to binge the final five hours. Plan accordingly.

Summer vacation and saving the world is also up on screen at the Whistler Village 8 this week with Spider-Man: Far From Home, a summer-vacation comedy, teen romance and superhero action flick that actually works pretty well.

Marvel’s most entertaining flicks of late have been their more comedic, sillier offerings (I’ll take Thor: Ragnarok or the Ant-Man movies over Avengers or Captain America) and now that the Avengers storyline has run its course, comic nerd insiders are claiming the next phase of the Marvel universe will be hung on Spidey’s shoulders and, in vein with the comics, carry a lighter tone. Far From Home is supposed to be the tone setter.

And it works. The appeal of Spidey has always been the mash-up of super-duper action with Peter Parker, regular teen dude. And this flick, helmed by returning director Jon Watts, nails the mix quite well. The character tension between Peter and love interest MJ (played by Zendaya)

is just as engaging as the crash/boom/ save-the-world bits.

To be fair, the action scenes are also decent, including an illusion-meets-badacid-trip looking sequence where reality shifts and swirls as Peter/Spidey battles to make sense of what’s real and who’s who. Visually stunning, the scene feels both very “comic booky” as well as very influenced by last year’s animated hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (one of the best flicks of 2018).

Even at 129 minutes (stay for the credits), if Spider-Man: Far from Home is a sign of things to come, there could be some fun in the Marvel Universe future.

On the other end of the summer movie spectrum, Midsommar also opens this week and it’s probably the most badass, messed up and batshit awesome movie we’ll see this year. Keep-an-eye-on-her actress Florence Pugh (Fighting with my Family) stars as a young woman who, after a tragic loss, decides to join her douchey boyfriend and his even douchier buddy to a super remote midsummer festival in Sweden with their not-as-bad Swedish

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friend who grew up there.

Amidst beautiful cinematography, Swedish pagan rituals and a drawn out narrative, director Ari Aster (Hereditary) essentially takes the themes of grief and the disintegration of human affection and turns it into a thriller/horror/mindfuck of a movie that’s a bit like the original Wicker Man (fish out of water in a weird cult-like setting) but everything happens in the continual sunshine of the Arctic Circle.

More cruel than terrifying, and requiring narrative patience, Midsommar is not for everyone, but for fans of cerebral, art-house thrillers like Mandy, Under the Skin, Let the Right One In or even Eraserhead, Midsommar will grease your maypole. Pugh deserves extra credit for knocking it out of the park in what will probably be remembered as the greatest break-up movie of all time. An anti-summer romance for the ages.

And if the idea of two months without school really bothers you, Crave just dropped all three seasons of teen private eye Veronica Mars, which is hard not to love. Happy summer! n

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Applications are sought for a representative from the Food and Beverage Sector – Restaurants.

This committee advises staff and Council on liquor licence applications and liquor related issues as they affect the community.

Committee members are appointed by council for a two year term and the Committee meets the second Thursday of every month.

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CRAFTY HISTORY Whistler Brewing Co.’s tap and production area in Function, 1991.

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Forever and ale-ways: A history of brewing in the Sea to Sky

BY ALYSSA BRUIJNS PATIO DAYS are upon us, and what better way to spend a sunny summer evening than having a post-work brew at one of our local breweries? With craft breweries now popping up all over B.C. like suds in a glass of beer, the Sea to Sky seems to have got in on the brewing action quite early.

In the 1970s, the “official” Canadian beer scene was composed of three consolidated large beer producers that basically split the market: Carling O’Keefe, Labatt, and Molson. With little or no competition among them, frequent strikes, and nearly identical lagers, Canada was ripe for some flavour innovations from new sources.

Apart from these three conglomerates, homebrewing was alive and well in Whistler. At Tokum Corners in 1971, Rod MacLeod was homebrewing based on knowledge gleaned from Bill Chaplain. A homebrew contest was begun in Whistler in 1974 (running every year into the 1990s), where the competitors had to fill a case of 7-Up bottles with their own brew to be judged. The winner received a mug trophy with their name engraved, their beer being drunk first, and the honour of hosting the contest the following year.

Homebrewing is credited as inspiring the origins of craft brewing in the Sea to Sky. In 1978, an article about homebrewing in Harrowsmith magazine piqued the curiosity of John Mitchell, a British expat who was the co-owner and manager of Horseshoe Bay’s Troller Pub. He contacted the writer, Frank Appleton, and in 1982, the two enthusiasts joined forces in pioneering one of North America’s first modern craft breweries in Horseshoe Bay, using cobbledtogether dairy equipment. Fresh, flavourful, and interesting beer choices were clearly in

demand: on opening night, the Troller Pub was packed, and all kegs of their sole craft beer, “Bay Ale,” sold out.

By the late 1980s, other entrepreneurs were taking notice of the opportunity to bring new beers to the table. The Whistler Brewing Co. was first established in 1989

by Jenny Hieter and Rob Mingay. Their permanent brewery was set up in Function Junction by 1991, boasting multiple tanks and a bottling system. Though Whistler Brewing originally offered only Whistler Premium Lager, they soon added the more flavourful (and still-familiar) Black Tusk Ale to their repertoire.

Down the highway, John Mitchell helped design the new Howe Sound Brewery in Squamish and was their first brewmaster in 1996. Unique flavours and recipes were continually developing in the Sea to Sky corridor. In 1997, High Mountain Brewing Co. (Brewhouse) opened, and was the only option for craft beer in Whistler Village.

Nowadays, the craft beer scene is really taking off. Coast Mountain Brewing opened its doors in Function Junction in the summer of 2016, Pemberton has welcomed Pemberton Brewing Co. and The Beer Farmers, and Squamish hosts newcomers A-Frame Brewing and Backcountry Brewing.

New flavours keep emerging, sometimes on a weekly basis. Locals have been adamant in their support for our local craft breweries, and local breweries have paid tribute to our local culture with beer names like “Death Before Download Pale Ale,” “Hazy Trail Pale Ale,” “Gaper Juice Hazy Session Ale,” and “Lifty Lager.” The community has a strong advocate in our breweries, and our early innovation in the craft brew scene has provided some absolutely delicious après sessions along the way. But don’t take our word for it—check out these local breweries for yourself! n

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1 GETTING LIT Whistler was lit up with fireworks on July 1 to mark Canada Day. PHOTO BY MITCH WINTON / COURTESY OF WHISTLER BLACKCOMB. 2 PEDAL POWER The Pique team gearing up for the annual Pedal Parade, where Whistler’s littlest cyclists can come get their bikes decorated before marching, err, wheeling in the Canada Day Parade on July 1. PHOTO SUBMITTED. 3 BIRDS OF A FEATHER Whistler’s Paintertainment once again wowed the crowds this Canada Day with their intricate costumes.

They suited up Audain Art Museum chief curator Dr. Curtis Collins (Tree) and communications manager Justine Nichol (Eagle). PHOTO BY PAULO LOPES. 4 SENDING OFF IN STYLE The Rotary Club of Whistler Millennium raises a glass to Shannon Kirkwood at her last meeting as club president. Brian Brown officially took over the role on July 1. PHOTO SUBMITTED. 5 CHANGING THE TENOR Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton poses with platinum-selling vocal group, The Tenors, who played Whistler Olympic Plaza as part of the Canada Day celebrations on July 1. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE RMOW.

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The unwavering democracy of Sloan, Canada’s cool rock dads THE LONG-RUNNING TORONTO ROCK BAND PLAYS OLYMPIC PLAZA JULY 12

BY BRANDON BARRETT THE AUTHORITARIAN approach to making art has, rightly or not, been romanticized for years in the larger cultural zeitgeist. There’s even a fancy word coined during the golden age of French New Wave cinema—auteur—that gets attached to the kind of creative visionary who refuses to compromise for anyone or anything.

There are good reasons for this kind of cultural canonization: we want our artists to be rebels and vanguards, dogged in their pursuit of excellence. We hold up the maniacal, almost tyrannical work ethics of, say, Prince, who played every single note and sang every last vocal on his debut album, or, for instance, Stanley Kubrick, who along with being regarded as one of the greatest directors in film history also infamously belittled actors to the point of tears on set, because we, the consumer, are the main beneficiaries of their creative output. Their slavish devotion to their craft is ultimately our gain.

Less sexy, however, but not altogether less effective, is the equitable approach to art. Take Canadian rock royalty Sloan as an example: For close to 30 years, the Toronto band has maintained a fiercely democratic stance to both the art and business of rock

SLOAN AND STEADY Canadian rock royalty Sloan have maintained their original lineup for close to 30 years.

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n’ roll. Almost unheard of for a band with its longevity, Sloan has maintained its original lineup from Day 1 and splits songwriting and finances down the middle.

“It’s a little bit boring, but, honestly, what seems to have worked for us is sharing everything four ways, which is sort of a little bit of a throwback,” says guitarist Jay Ferguson. “I remember growing up reading interviews with REM, or even U2, where they split everything four ways, generally.

I think if everyone’s in the same boat, it’ll

everyone is going to contribute,” Ferguson says. “Maybe in the end, someone might only have two or three songs or whatever, but we go into it with a democratic notion. I don’t think anybody’s ever going into it like, ‘I want seven songs on this album!’ Nobody really takes over like that or anything. It’s pretty healthy respect for everybody’s abilities.”

The other unavoidable factor in Sloan’s resilience is the fact that they have always strived to make timeless records—although

“Yes, I feel cooler than Mac DeMarco, to be quite honest. I can’t even look at that guy.

He’s wearing, like, LL Bean jackets and little mini-baseball hats.”

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keep your band together … We share the profits from the good times but we also share in the lulls when there are bad times.”

Now 12 albums deep, Sloan has remained committed to spreading the love.

On its latest record, 2018’s aptly (if not unoriginally) titled 12, each member of the group got to write a trio of songs.

You can make the case that all that egalitarianism has led to an uneven feel on some of Sloan’s records—12 included—but it’s also key to the group’s industry-bucking durability.

“Every time we’ve gone in to make a record, we go into it with the idea that

Ferguson is loathe to use that term. Go back and listen to any of the band’s classic cuts, and unless you are already familiar with their catalogue, it would be difficult to pinpoint them to any one era. They just sound like Sloan, through and through.

“I’m as happy to play a brand new song as I am to play an old song,” Ferguson says. “Maybe here and there, there’s a bit of a lyrical, ‘Oh, I would’ve done that differently,’ but I don’t feel that embarrassed by anything that’s old. I think without saying ‘We’re timeless’—that sounds a bit obnoxious—a lot of our songs work today as well as they did in 1994.”

Sloan has also managed to strike a balance between its older output and more recent tracks by following a pattern in which they release a new record before following that up with a reissue of one of their beloved albums from the ‘90s or early ‘00s.

“We’ve been around for a long time and it’s hard to keep a fanbase stringing along—other than the diehards—with, like, ‘Hey, it’s our 12th album!” Ferguson says. “I found when we did the Twice Removed box set and the One Chord to Another box set, it really brought a fanbase out of the woodwork that maybe would have dropped off 10 or 15 years ago.”

Sloan’s enduring appeal certainly isn’t hampered by their cool-rock-dad image, either. In an interview last year with singer and bassist Chris Murphy, Sharp Magazine exuberantly called Sloan Canada’s coolest band over 45.

So, as Ferguson enters his fifties, does he still feel cool?

“I mean, how do you define cool? I don’t feel like, um, who’s cool right now? The kids in The Lemon Twigs? They’re pretty cool and I don’t feel as cool as they are,” Ferguson muses. “But do I feel cooler than Mac DeMarco? Yes, I feel cooler than Mac DeMarco, to be quite honest. I can’t even look at that guy. He’s wearing, like, LL Bean jackets and little mini-baseball hats.

“Let’s say I feel relatively cool. If Chris said we’re a cool band over 45, then I’ll stand by that statement.”

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DYNAMIC DUO Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland had already been playing together for years when they decided to forego their solo careers to form Whitehorse in 2011.

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Whitehorse: married to the music (and each other) JUNO-WINNING HUSBAND-AND-WIFE DUO PLAY OLYMPIC PLAZA JULY 13

BY BRANDON BARRETT FOR MORE THAN a decade, the award-winning husband-and-wife duo behind Hamilton, Ont.’s folk-rock outfit, Whitehorse, have been flouting that old, slightly crass piece of relationship advice that warns not to shit where you eat.

But then, Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland have never been ones to hew to convention. Married since 2006, they put their promising solo careers on hold to work, tour and create together, a natural step for the couple that had, by that point, already shared plenty of time together both in the studio and onstage.

“It was pretty natural in the sense that we’d been collaborating for years anyway, whether behind a Melissa tour/album or one of mine,” says Doucet via email. “Eventually it just made practical sense, although the creative doors it opened would reveal themselves to us as we settled into our new roles as band members versus solo artists.”

Just how well the pair compliments each other is evident the moment you hear Whitehorse onstage, Doucet’s slick guitar chops girded by McClelland’s densely layered live looping (McClelland, it should be noted, is no slouch on the guitar, either).

And yet, like any partnership—creative, marital, or otherwise—there have been disagreements. Both solitary writers, the two will typically retreat to different corners of the house to work on a song, humming and strumming as they go. By the time they come together, they have already formed an opinion on what the other one is working on, serving as each other’s most dutiful editors.

“We are very trusting of one another creatively, and more so all the time. As time passes, we are more and more willing to relinquish control to each other,” Doucet says. “Creative control can be like water: the

tighter you squeeze it the farther it shoots out from your grasp.”

Key to a relationship that is so deeply intertwined on a number of fronts is carving out what Doucet calls “a very carefully calibrated equilibrium.”

“We are very careful to spend quality time together, outside of our music lives.

And we are equally careful to spend quality time apart,” he explains.

Whitehorse, whose Leave No Bridge Unburned earned a Juno in 2016 for Adult Alternative Album of the Year, has become known for an intimate, almost voyeuristic live show that sees the couple standing cheekto-cheek, whispering lyrics for what feels like an audience of one, rather than hundreds.

Doucet says that sense of closeness onstage “is not intentional, but it is sincere.”

“We often have very cathartic, emotional experiences up there but also … people will project what they want to see, too. That’s fine. Sometimes it feels mildly pornographic and that’s not always my favourite but when you perform the way we do, it’s somewhat inevitable.”

Last month, Whitehorse expanded from a duo to a full-blown symphony, sharing the stage at the iconic Roy Thomson Hall with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO), an experience Doucet describes as “mind blowing.”

“It’s fun having a 60-piece band of musicians of that calibre. Humbling too.

In some instances, it gave us the chance to hear the songs more the way our minds conceived of them,” he adds. “Rock and roll is defined by its limitations (would the Beatles have been as interesting if they’d been virtuosos at the beginning?) and so we embrace that, but in the back of your mind, sometimes you imagine your songs as if there were no limitations. The TSO gave us a glimpse into that fantasy.”

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WALK AND TALK SERIES, PERMANENT COLLECTION

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. > 1 pm > Audain Art Museum

SFU WRITER’S STUDIO WRITING CONSULTS

Need an expert opinion on your writing? The SFU Writer’s Studio offers free one-on-one, 45-minute consultations. Register at least one week prior to the consultation time required. Seven pages of poetry or a prose manuscript must be submitted one week prior to your scheduled appointment. Doublespaced with title and your name on each page with the page number on the bottom. For more information and to register, call the library at 604-935-8435. > 2, 3 & 4 pm > Whistler Public Library

SEWING 101: EASY SEWING MACHINE PROJECTS

We love nothing more than introducing people to the wonderful world of sewing! Thursday classes will always start with the sewing machine introduction, you can be a complete beginner and you will be leaving with a finished project in your hand. On July 4, the session will focus on swimsuit cover-ups. $50. > 6-9 pm > Muse Lab

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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. Register by emailing melissa@ betterbrainhealth.info. $20. > 6:45-8:30 am > Whistler Chamber Boardroom

SUMMER WHISTLER NATURE CAMP

Whistler Nature Camp’s summer session offers a unique opportunity for kids aged six to 10 to connect with Whistler’s natural backyard! Imagine a place where their natural sense of wonder can ignite at the centre of their fun and learning and helps to inform the direction each day will take. > 8:30 am-3:30 pm > Spruce Grove Field House

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. All women, all ability levels welcome. 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

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ACTIVATE AND CONNECT FOR SENIORS 50+

Connect with friends, new and old, through weekly activities. Meet at Whistler Community Services Society.

In partnership with Mature Action Community. > 9:30-11 am > Whistler Community Services

PARENT INFANT DROP-IN

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

ROTARY CLUB OF WHISTLER MILLENNIUM

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

WHISTLER YOUTH BAND

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

MUSIC

COCKTAIL DANCE PARTY

Start your weekend early with a handcrafted cocktail.

Then hit the dancefloor or rock our legendary dancing cage with help from DJ Peacefrog. > 7 pm > Buffalo Bills

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

GREG NEUFELD

Armed with a guitar, stompbox and one of the best, soulful voices you will ever hear. > 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

KARAOKE WITH JACK-QUI NO

Put it on the rocks and call it a show! Hosted by Jack-Qui No. > 8-11 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

#TBT WITH THE SOUNDS OF STACHE

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. Drawing influences from all four corners of the globe, his

appetite, understanding and energetic delivery will guarantee a funky smorgasbord of beats. 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

THROWBACK THURSDAYS WITH MR. TWITCH

Enjoy a musical journey of nostalgia curated by Mr. Twitch. Disco-funk-hip-hop-house and whatever else.

Old-school vibes, remixes mash-ups and new stuff to keep you on your toes. Free. 604-962-0601. > 9 pm-midnight > Three Below

BAND CAMP

Band Camp is a local talent development night at Black’s Pub. This is where new talent to Whistler debuts and artists who have been honing their skills at jam nights make their debut. This week it is Nicole and Alex a.k.a. Hot Licks on guitar and vocals from 9 pm. Free.

604-932-6408. > 9 pm-midnight > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

THE BANNED FROM HELL

Local musicians Ness, Slater, and Needham come together for a unique musical experience. You’ll hear the Hip, Petty, Waits, Ween and everything in between. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

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

THURSDAY NIGHT FUNK FEATURING DJ DAKOTA

He spins old school and new school, ya need to learn though, he burns baby BURNS … like a hip-hop inferno! No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

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PRESCHOOL STORY TIME

Books, songs and rhymes for preschool-aged children, accompanied by a caregiver. Registration is not required. > 10:30 am > Whistler Public Library

WALK AND TALK SERIES, PERMANENT COLLECTION > 1 pm > Audain Art Museum

ART AFTER DARK

Art After Dark is every Friday, with artmaking for youth (18 and under) 3:30 to 5:30 pm, and adult artmaking 6:30 to 8:30 pm. > first Friday of every month, 3:30-5:30 & 6:30-8:30 pm > Audain Art Museum

WALK AND TALK SERIES, SPECIAL EXHIBITION

Docents will provide visitors with an introduction to the Audain Art Museum and its special exhibition. Visitors will be encouraged to explore the galleries afterwards.

These drop-in tours are free with the purchase of admission or museum membership. > 5:30 pm > Audain Art Museum

COMMUNITY

SUMMER WHISTLER NATURE CAMP

> Every other Monday-Friday, 8:30 am3:30 pm > Spruce Grove Field House

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 www.welcomewhistler.com for full details. Contact info@welcomewhistler.com or 604-698-5960. > 9:30 am-noon > Whistler Public Library

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME

Books, songs, and rhymes for preschool children, accompanied by a caregiver. > 10:30-11 am > Whistler Public Library

WHISTLER YOUTH CENTRE DROP-IN

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

YOGA @ THE AUDAIN

Yoga @ the Audain every Friday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. > first Friday of every month, 6:30-8 pm > Audain Art Museum

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TOURISM WHISTLER/MIKE CRANE

LADIES’ NIGHT

We have a gift for all ladies. Enjoy a glass of champagne then hit the dance floor and dance the night away with DJ Peacefrog. Info@buffalobills.ca for guestlist or table bookings. > 7 pm > Buffalo Bills

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

ALEX MAHER

This Vancouver music-scene veteran first surfaced in Flannel Jimmy in the late ’90s, later forming hip-hop fusionists DNA6 in the ’00s. Now performing as a oneman band, he brings down the house performing live over loops and beats, with guitar and saxophone. > 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

KARAOKE NIGHT WHISTLER CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL WHISTLER OLYMPIC PLAZA JULY 5-7

SPORTS

MUSIC

WHISTLER TRI CLUB SWIM SQUAD

LIVE @ BLACK’S

GREG NEUFELD

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

INDOOR PICKLEBALL DROP-IN

Have fun in a relaxed setting learning the fastest growing sport in North America. Beginners, new players, and more skilled players are welcome.

Equipment provided. $10. 604-932-1991. > 4-6 pm > Whistler Racquet Club

Every Friday and Saturday, party with local and touring musicians at Black’s Pub. > first Friday of every month, 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

> 3:30-5:30 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

GEORGE

George earns points for originality in the type of music she plays. When she’s not working away on her original singer-songwriter offerings, she likes to pick covers that are too new to be classics and too old to be contemporary hits. > 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

MULTI-DAY EVENT

COMMUNITY

WHISTLER CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

“I Will Survive” won’t sing itself, so come over to Whistler’s longest-running karaoke night and belt out all your favourite hits. Arrive early to avoid disappointment. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

JULY 5-7

The Whistler Children’s Festival is back for its 36th year and is filled to the brim with arts and crafts, bubble wands, storytellers, puppet shows, dance parties, circus acts, face painting and internationally acclaimed children’s performers. The action kicks off with the PJ Dance Party on Friday, July 5 from 4-7pm. The main festival runs 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Festival Entry is $10 for three- to 10-year-olds and free for adults and toddlers. > Whistler Olympic Plaza

Sea to Sky

FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS

ONGOING & DAILY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

WHISTLER MUSEUM

Learn more about Whistler’s culture and history.

Now open by donation. > Daily 11am-5pm, Thu until 9pm > Whistler Museum

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

COMMUNITY

GAMES CAFE

Come in and enjoy a massive selection of popular games. Sunday to Thursday. > 4-8 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

SEA TO SKY

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

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

Live music by Whistler favourites, Red Chair. > 9:30 pm > Tapley’s Pub

FRIDAY NIGHT ALL LOVE NO CLUB 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

SQUAMISH DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB

Play stratified duplicate bridge. For more information visit squamishbridgeclub.com. > first Friday of every month, 10:30 am > Squamish Royal Canadian Legion

PEMBERTON FARMERS’ MARKET

Pemberton Farmers’ Market brings together Pemberton area producers and consumers creating a marketplace for vibrant collections of fresh produce, delicious food, unique art and more. Come meet and support local “makers, bakers and growers,” enjoy live music every Friday from June to October. Free. 604-966-4422. > 3-6:30 pm > Pemberton Downtown Community Barn

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ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

WALK AND TALK SERIES, PERMANENT COLLECTION > 1 pm > Audain Art Museum

WALK AND TALK SERIES, SPECIAL EXHIBITION > 3 pm > Audain Art Museum

ART TALKS

Every month, the Whistler Contemporary Gallery will be featuring an artist from their diverse collection of contemporary artists. The gallery invites the public to come and explore the artistic process offering a fascinating insight from conception to completion. > first Saturday of every month, 4 pm > Whistler Contemporary Gallery

COMMUNITY

SINGING WITH THE BABIES

Learn songs and rhymes to soothe and entertain baby while encouraging early language development. For kids up to walking age. Free. > 11-11:30 am > Whistler Public Library

FAMILY TOGETHER TIME

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

> 6-10 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre

SPORTS

WORCA DIRTY 30

Epic point-to-point party ride, “thriller and chiller” versions to celebrate WORCA’s 30th birthday.

Registration is $50. For more, visit worca.com. > 9:30 am > Spruce Grove Field House

SUPERVISED SAILING ON ALTA LAKE

Join the Whistler Sailing Association for its Supervised Sailing program every Saturday on Alta Lake.This program is designed for experienced members to practice their sailing while having a certified coach onsite to help with rigging, launching and safety on the water. Participants require a basic membership ($20) and must know how to sail to participate. > 1-4 pm > Whistler Sailing Association

MUSIC

MARC CHARRON

One man band on the run, songwriter, world traveller original van lifer. > 3:30-5:30 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

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Monty Biggins is a musical force. As a soloist, his style is rooted in vocal-driven themes of the ages. He has a bluesy essence with traditional jazz roots. The music he chooses to share is happy music, easy to tap your toe and shake your hips to. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

SATURDAY NIGHT SHAKER

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

BROTHER TWANG

Come wind down your ski day or ramp up your Saturday night festivities with the boys from Brother Twang. > 9 pm-midnight > FireRock Lounge

FALLOW STATE

Winners of the 2018 Whistler Music Search, Fallow State are an alt-folk band based in Vancouver. Fallow State have quickly delighted audiences with their bold harmonies and heartfelt songwriting. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

THE WHISKEYDICKS

The Whiskeydicks are a group of Celtic Gypsy punk rockers who have spent the better part of a decade carving a reputation for themselves as “One Hell of a Good Time.” > 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

LIVE @ BLACK’S

> 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

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

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

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

SEA TO SKY

SQUAMISH BEER FESTIVAL

Beer lovers unite in Sea to Sky Country! The Squamish Beer Festival is an annual half-day event where 5-plus breweries and cideries and more than 2,000 beer lovers will come together to celebrate their passion for great beer and mountain culture. General admission is $45, and additional tokens are available for $10. > 1-7 pm > O’Siyam Pavilion (Brackendale/ Squamish)

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SUNDAYS AT THE POINT

This summer tradition invites the whole family to enjoy Sunday afternoons all season long with live music by local and visiting musicians, bocce on the grass, the Obstacles art show in the lodge and a café menu featuring Ophra’s famous ethnic cuisine, desserts, specialty coffees and cold drinks. Free. 604-698-5482. > 12-4 pm > The Point

WALK AND TALK SERIES, PERMANENT COLLECTION > 1 pm > Audain Art Museum

WALK AND TALK SERIES, SPECIAL EXHIBITION > 3 pm > Audain Art Museum

WHISTLER FARMERS’ MARKET JULY 7 & 10 UPPER VILLAGE

COMMUNITY

WHISTLER FARMERS’ MARKET

The market hosts an average of 90 local vendors showcasing fresh fruit, produce, artisan crafts and food products. > 11 am-4 pm > Upper Village

FAMILY STUDIO SUNDAY

Family Studio Sunday is every Sunday from 12 to 4pm. > first Sunday of every month, 12-4 pm > Audain Art Museum

MUSIC

EVAN KENNEDY

Evan creates a unique live performance mixing in lesser-known album songs with the songs of today. > 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

SEND IT SUNDAYS

With music from T-Zen and DJ Shearer. Keep your weekend alive, and join us on Sunday nights for one of Whistler’s wildest industry nights. Email info@ maxxfish.com for VIP plus special perks. > 9 pm > Maxx Fish

STEPH LUNDY

SOULFUL SUNDAYS

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

THE SUNDAY GLOW PARTY

> 12 pm > Stonesedge

Join us on our patio every Sunday afternoon for live music featuring Whistler musicians. Great tunes and great vibes all summer long! > 3-5 pm > Merlin’s Bar & Grill

GAMES NIGHT AT PANGEA

Challenge your crew: Cards Against Humanity, Jenga, Settlers of Catan, HedBanz, and many more. > 4 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

MATTHEW HOLLAND

Matthew Holland can shred a guitar like no tomorrow.

He plays a mix of originals and covers he makes his own with his unforgettable raspy vocals. > 4:30-7:30 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

MONDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH WHAT A RACKET!

Local legend Monty Biggins offers hits of the eras in an Americana Swing sound. His soulful voice has been described as a journey of the heart. An entire rat pack in one man, he’ll tip his glass to you with that jazzy swagger. > 7-10 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

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.

Arrive early to beat the line. > 9 pm > Moe Joe’s

OPEN MIC JAM NIGHT

An open stage invitation for all who can sing, perform or even just wanna jam out with our house band.

Whistler’s longest-running jam night every Sunday at Crystal Lounge. All instruments are provided. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

RED CHAIR

A proper four-piece rock band playing all your radio favourites and originals. > 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

SUNDAY SESSIONS

The best locals’ party in Whistler. > 9 pm > Tapley’s Pub

SUNDAY NIGHT THEORY

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

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MUSIC & WORDS

This drop-in program is for kids two to four years and it focuses on early literacy through music, rhyme, stories and movement. Free. > 10 am > Whistler Public Library

MONDAYS IN MUSE LAB

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

WORKBC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DROP IN

Get your resume reviewed, learn about the local labour market, job search tips, and more. All services are free. For details, call 1-877-932-1611 or go to WhistlerESC.com. > 3-6 pm > Whistler Public Library

SPORTS

WHISTLER TRI CLUB SWIM SQUAD

> 6-7:15 am > Meadow Park Sports Centre

MUSIC

OPEN MIC AND PATIO JAM

Open Mic night with host Kostaman. This is a super fun night for music lovers and artists of all levels. Cranked is the perfect place for new artists to try performing in front of a small, supportive audience. This night always brings a solid mix of seasoned and budding artists together, and opportunities to collaborate. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

MARTINI MONDAY > 7:30 pm > Buffalo Bills

EVAN KENNEDY > 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

MEATY MONDAY

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

TRIVIA NIGHT

The Crystal Lounge hosts trivia every Monday night!

Bring your friends and test your knowledge for a night of fun, laughs, prizes and the chance to “burn your bill.” Conditions apply. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

CHAD OLIVER

Ruckus Deluxe frontman and former Cirque Du Soleil lead singer Chad Oliver sings Celtic, rock, pop and originals. > 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

The wildest party in Whistler on a Monday night continues with music from Fidel Cashflow, Dan Darley, The Rogue Killers and DJ Shearer. Throwing down all the hottest tunes you know and love. Deep, tech, bass, house, trap, hip hop and more. Email info@maxxfish. com for VIP plus special perks. > 9 pm > Maxx Fish

MONDAY MADNESS

Fidel Cashflow, Dan Darley and Billy The Kid throw down all the hottest deep and dirty beats you know and love.

Deep tech, bass, house, trap, plus more. > 9:30 pm > Maxx Fish

TUE

REQUEST FOR STRATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROPOSAL The owners of strata plan LMS 1151 are requesting a proposal for management services. The following includes a summary of our property and the essential services we are seeking. Please contact the Strata Council President to deliver a proposal package. All proposals must be received by noon on July 18th.

It is expected that two or three companies may be shortlisted for interview by members of the current council. Once a successful company has been selected, the proposed contract will be requested for the discretion of strata council to seek legal advice on the terms and conditions of the contract.

Strata Council President: Eric Upenieks

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RHYME & SONG

This program gives toddlers, parents and caregivers the opportunity to learn songs, rhymes and finger plays together. Movement is encouraged and your preschooler’s early language and literacy development is supported. For more information, please come to the library, call 604-935-8436 or email youthservice@ whistlerlibary.ca. Free. > 10:30 am > Whistler Public Library

BEST PICTURE SERIES: THE FAVOURITE

Head to the library on the first and second Tuesday of the month for a screening of the Best Picture nominees from the 2019 Academy Awards. This week’s film is the black comedy, The Favourite, about a frail Queen Anne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, who governs the country in her stead, while tending to Anne’s ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing, and Abigail sees a chance to return to her aristocratic roots. Free. > 7 pm > Whistler Public Library

COMMUNITY

THE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE SOCIAL GATHERING AND MEETING

What if housing wasn’t just a place to live, but rather, a way of life? The Coastal Village is connecting people who want to live in community with others who have similar values for the betterment of our health, happiness and well-being. Research shows that both men and women thrive in community. Free. 778-840-1529. > 5:30-8:30 pm > The Mountain Village

Email: eupenieks@hotmail.com Location of the Strata Property: 4800 Spearhead Drive, Whistler, V8E 1G1 Total number of units: 233 Number of buildings: One constructed in three phases Type of Building: Mixed Use - Phase 1 Originally Constructed 1994/1995 First Occupancy 1994 Current Management Status: Professionally managed Services we are seeking: Accounting:

Accounts receivable Year end reconciliation CRF planning Banking

Operations:

Accounts payable Investment management Annual tax returns Capital asset planning

Service contract supervision Employee supervision Building inspections & reports Maintenance planning Risk management Sourcing service providers

Governance:

Attend 10 monthly meetings Minutes distribution Record keeping

Monthly financial reports Collections Audit preparation Assist with yearly budget planning Employee recruitment Emergency response Sourcing contractors

Attend general meetings Prepare notice of general meetings Minute taking Correspondence Assign/oversee privacy officer Registration at general meetings

MUSIC

RIGHT TURN CLYDE

This will be a must-see show. Right Turn Clyde is a local four-piece band that will be debuting their first live show together at Cranked. They will be featuring a keyboard, guitar, drums, harmonica and one of the best female vocalists we’ve ever heard. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

BINGO

Channel your inner granny and dominate bingo at the locals’ living room. > 8 pm > Tapley’s Pub

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ANTONIO LAROSA

The equally fresh and nostalgic sound of Antonio Larosa’s music has been described as a hybrid of roots rock, country and blues. > 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

BLACK ‘N’ BLUES

Blues night with Sean Rose. > 8 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

ALLSORTS

Bringing a wide variety of sounds to your Tuesday evening, ED:WIN will be playing “AllSorts” of music to get you dancing down at Three Below every Tuesday night.

Listen to hip hop, R&B, house, garage and disco! Free. > 9 pm-1:30 am > Three Below

CELLAR SESSIONS

With live music from Neverland Nights and guests, playing all your rock, alternative and party jams all night long. Plus DJ sets from Fidel Cashflow. > 9 pm > Maxx Fish

KARAOKE NIGHT > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

THE MCQUAID TRIO

> 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

SPORTS

WHISTLER CYCLING CLUB TUESDAY RIDES

Whistler Cycling Club rides for A, B and C level road riders. See www.whistlercyclingclub.ca for details. Free with club membership > 5:15-8 pm > Whistler Village Sports

WHISTLER BMX WEEKLY RACES

Whistler BMX races every Tuesday at the track in Cheakamus Crossing. All bikes, all ages, all levels welcome! Registration on site at 5:30 pm and racing starts shortly after 6pm. Volunteers always needed! $3-$7. > 5:30-7 pm > Whistler BMX Track

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WE RUN WHISTLER: SALOMON RUN NIGHT

Join us to for a run night in collaboration with Salomon Whistler. Run some of Whistler best trails while learning about playing safely in the mountains.

Post-run refreshments and prize giveaways thanks to Salomon. Visit werunwhistler.com for more details. #werunwhistler rain or shine! Free. > 5:55 pm > Salomon Store Whistler

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TEA TALES AT THE MUSEUM

This year’s Tea Tales theme is “Local Art–Past and Present.” Join in for tea and some home-baked goods and visit with new and old friends under the shade of the cedars in the museum park. Tales begin at 3 pm and feature local presenters. > 2-4 pm > Pemberton Museum (Pemberton)

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> 2-7 pm > Upper Village

INTERACT CLUB OF WHISTLER

Interact is a club for young people ages 12 to 18 who want to make a difference in their community. Mentored by the Rotary Club of Whistler and Rotary Club of Whistler Millennium, the club includes students from Whistler Secondary School, Waldorf, Spring Creek and Myrtle Philip who want to join together to tackle the issues in their community they care most about. > 4-5 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre

MOUNTAIN SPIRIT WHISTLER TOASTMASTERS

Build communication, public speaking, and leadership skills with Mountain Spirit Whistler Toastmasters.

Everyone welcome. > 5:30-7 pm > Pan Pacific Mountain Side

SPORTS

INDOOR PICKLEBALL DROP-IN

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WALK AND TALK SERIES, PERMANENT COLLECTION > 1 pm > Audain Art Museum

QUEER WEDNESDAYS

We reserve the prime family-style table by the Ola Volo mural for our LGBTQ2+ family. Get your game (or gay’m) on. > 5-8 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

COMMUNITY

LUNCHTIME SOCIAL

WHISTLER FARMERS’ MARKET

Want to make Whistler your permanent new home?

Come learn more about a new approach for sustainable housing here in Whistler at this free info session. > 12:30 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

> 9:30-11:30 am > Whistler Racquet Club

STATE OF ORIGIN GAME 3 REPLAY

It’s all to play for in the last game of this series between two Aussie rugby squads, with both teams winning one game apiece. Showing the replays from the final game at 12 pm and 9 pm with sound on. > 12 & 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACING, SAILING

Join the Whistler Sailing Association for our weekly Wednesday Night Race Night and social. Members will participate in a fun and competitive sailing race, followed by a social evening (barbecue or après at a local restaurant). Please visit whistlersailing.com/ races-family-club-sail/ for prices, prerequisites & registration. Rig at 5:30 pm, first horn at 6:15 pm. > 5:30 pm > Whistler Sailing Club

TENNIS LOCALS’ NIGHT

All levels are welcome to join in the locals’ night.

Clinics for beginners and casual play for intermediate and advanced players. Free racket rental, snacks, and beverage included! $20. > 6-8 pm > Whistler Racquet Club

MUSIC

CONOR FITZPATRICK

Once the word gets out, everyone is going to want to see Conor Fitzpatrick play. He is already one of Cranked’s favourites. On warmer days, he will be playing outside on our sunny patio. > 4:30-7:30 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

INDUSTRY NIGHT

Live music from Neverland Nights. > 6 pm > Buffalo Bills

BOARDS, BEER AND BINGO

Bingo Night with DJ Foxy Moron. $2 per sheet, prizes to be won and all proceeds will be forwarded on our behalf to the downtown Women’s Centre, which gives homeless women amenities, food and a safe place. > 8-11 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

ANTONIO LAROSA > 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

JAM NIGHT

Jam Night with Kostaman and friends every Wednesday night from 9 pm. > 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

THE WHISKEYDICKS

> 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

WILDIN’ OUT WEDNESDAYS FEATURING DJ GAINZ

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): When the universe began 13.8 billion years ago, there were only four elements: mostly hydrogen and helium, plus tiny amounts of lithium and beryllium. Now there are 118 elements, including five that are key components of your body: oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus. All of those were created by nuclear reactions blazing on the insides of stars that later died. So it’s literally true to say that much of your flesh and blood and bones and nerves originated at the hearts of stars. I invite you to meditate on that amazing fact. It’s a favourable time to muse on your origins and your ancestry; to ruminate about all the events that led to you being here today—including more recent decades, as well as the past 13.8 billion years.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Most American women couldn’t vote until a hundred years ago. Women in Japan, France, and Italy couldn’t vote until the 1940s. Universal suffrage has been a fundamental change in how society is structured. Similarly, same-sex marriage was opposed by vast majorities in most countries until 15 years ago, but has since become widely accepted. AfricanAmerican slavery lasted for hundreds of years before being delegitimized all over the Western world in the 19th century. Brazil, which hosted 40 per cent of all kidnapped Africans, didn’t free its slaves until 1888. What would be the equivalent of such revolutionary transformations in your own personal life? According to my reading of the astrological omens, you have the power to make that happen during the next 12 months.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini musician Paul Weller is famous in the U.K., though not so much elsewhere.

According to the BBC, he is one of Britain’s “most revered music writers and performers.” To which I say: revered, maybe, but mentally healthy? Not so much. He bragged that he broke up his marriage with his wife Dee C. Lee because “things were going too well, we were too happy, too comfortable, everything seemed too nice.” He was afraid that “as a writer and an artist I might lose my edge.” Don’t you dare allow yourself to get infected with that perverse way of thinking, my dear Gemini. Please capitalize on your current comfort and happiness. Use them to build your strength and resilience for the months and years to come.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian voice actor Tom Kenny has played the roles of more than 1,500 cartoon characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Spyro the Dragon, Jake Spidermonkey, Commander Peepers, and Doctor Octopus. I propose that we make him your role model in the coming weeks. It will be a favourable time for you to show your versatility; to demonstrate how multifaceted you can be; to express various sides of your soulful personality.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Leo author Donald Miller reminds us that fear can have two very different purposes. On the one hand, it may be “a guide to keep us safe,” alerting us to situations that could be dangerous or abusive. On the other hand, fear may work as “a manipulative emotion that can trick us into living a boring life.” After studying your astrological indicators for the coming weeks, Leo, I have come to the conclusion that fear may serve both of those functions for you. Your challenge will be to discern between them; to know which situations are genuinely risky and which situations are daunting but promising.

Here’s a hint that might help: trust your gut feelings more than your swirling fantasies.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Why do flocks of geese fly in a V-formation? Because to do so enhances the collective efficiency of their travel. Each bird generates a current that supports the bird behind it. Let’s make this phenomenon one of your power metaphors for the coming weeks. What would be the equivalent strategy for you and your tribe or group as you seek to make your collaborative efforts more dynamic and productive? Unforeseen help will augment any actions you take in this regard.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “A conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue,” mused Libra author Truman Capote.

“That’s why there are so few good conversations: due to scarcity, two intelligent talkers seldom meet.” That cynical formulation has more than a few grains of truth in it, I must admit. But I’m pleased to tell you that I suspect your experience in the coming weeks will be an exception to Capote’s rule. I think you have the potential to embark on a virtual binge of rich discussion and intriguing interplay with people who stimulate and educate and entertain you. Rise to the challenge!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In accordance with astrological rhythms, you are authorized to make the following declarations in the next two weeks: 1. “I refuse to participate further in this situation on the grounds that it might impinge on the expansiveness of my imagination.” 2. “I abstain from dealing with your skepticism on the grounds that doing so might discourage the flights of my imagination.” 3. “I reject these ideas, theories, and beliefs on the grounds that they might pinch, squash, or deflate my imagination.”

What I’m trying to tell you, Scorpio, is that it’s crucial for you to emancipate your imagination and authorize it to play uninhibitedly in the frontiers of possibilities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Dear Sagittarius: I invite you to make a copy of the testimonial below and give it to anyone who is in a position to support your Noble Experiment. “To Whom It May Concern: I endorse this Soulful Sagittarius for the roles of monster-tamer, fun-locator, boredom-transcender, elation-inciter, and mountaintop visionary. This adroit explorer is endowed with charming zeal, disarming candor, and abundant generosity. If you need help in sparking your enthusiasm or galvanizing your drive to see the big picture, call on the expansive skills of this jaunty puzzle-solver.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Life will conspire to bring you a surge of love in the coming weeks—if you can handle it. Can you? Will you be able to deal adeptly with rumbling love and icy hot love and mostly sweet but also a bit sour love? Do you possess the resourcefulness and curiosity necessary to have fun with funny spiritual love and running-through-the-labyrinth love and unexpectedly catalytic love? Are you openminded and open-hearted enough to make the most of brilliant shadowy love and unruly sensitive love and toughly graceful love?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I don’t endlessly champion the “no pain, no gain” theory of personal growth. My philosophy holds that we are at least as likely to learn valuable lessons from pleasurable and joyful experiences as we are from difficult and taxing struggles. Having said that, I also think it’s true that our suffering may lead us to treasure if we know how to work with it. According to my assessment, the coming weeks will bring one such opening for you. To help you cultivate the proper spirit, keep in mind the teaching of Aquarian theologian and author Henri Nouwen. He said that life’s gifts may be “hidden in the places that hurt most.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Japanese word “wabisabi” refers to an interesting or evocative imperfection in a work of art that makes it more beautiful than if it were merely perfect. “Duende” is a Spanish word referring to a work of art that gives its viewers the chills because it’s so emotionally rich and unpredictably soulful. In the coming weeks, I think that you yourself will be a work of art with an abundance of these qualities. Your wabisabi will give you the power to free yourself from the oppressive pressures of seeking too much precision and purity. Your duende can give you the courage you need to go further than you’ve ever dared in your quest for the love you really want.

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YOUTH ACTIVITIES 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.

Summer Camp and Activity Staff Wanted

We are hiring for the following positions: • Reservations Coordinator • Bell Attendant • Guest Service Agent

The Whistler Sports Academy and The Hangar are looking for fun and energetic part-time and full-time bike instructors and general staff for our Summer Combo Camps and Hangar Sports and Rec programs. Competitive wages, negotiable based on experience and employment history, and opportunities for advancement and year around employment.

• Room Attendant • Kitchen Positions • Banquet Servers Join a great team, have fun, build your skills and be rewarded for your efforts with great perks, benefits and seasonal bonus.

Apply today: careers@nitalakelodge.com

contact us today

Please contact Jamie or Lauren.

Jamie@whistlersportsacademy.com Lauren@whistlersportsacademy.com

careers@nitalakelodge.com www.nitalakelodge.com I @nitalakelodge

LEISURE GROUPS 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.

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.

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 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 Rotary Club of Whistler - Meets Tuesdays AM & PM www.whistler-rotary.org

ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER

LOCALLY OWNED AND INDEPENDENT SINCE 1980 • $241.50 Bi Weekly Staff Housing (incl bills) • 15% Grocery Discount • Competitive Wages • Parties, Perks and Positive Vibes

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.

Qualifications • Previous restaurant leadership experience is required • WSET Level 2 or equivalent is an asset

CHARACTERS WANTED

Excellent training and growth opportunities available within an award-winning restaurant group.

“Best job I’ve ever had, work with your best mates and make sure everyone leaves the store with a smile!” ‘Customer Morale Officer and Official Party Steward Kate Holstein.”

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.

POP INTO THE STORE AND SPEAK TO A MANAGER 4211 VILLAGE SQUARE WHISTLER

Please email your resume & cover letter to:

careers@araxi.com

POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY FOR A

Part-time Counter Sales Person Duties are to provide excellent customer service by assisting customers promptly and courteously with their purchases and efficient processing of their orders. Additionally when not serving customers you will be helping out where needed performing all job responsibilities in a a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Knowledge of vehicles is an asset. Wages will depend on experience.

You may drop off your resume at the Napa Store in Pemberton or email it to dchapman@napacanada.com RND Auto/Napa Parts 7456 Prospect St. Pemberton

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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

COMMUNITY CENTRES 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 Pemberton & District Community Centre - Located at 7390 Cottonwood St. Fitness Centre, facility rentals, spray park, playground, children, youth, adult & seniors programs. For more info 604-8942340 or pemrecinfo@slrd.bc.ca

MUSEUMS 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

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Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Explore First Nations Art Galleries, and Interactive Exhibits. Gift Shop & Cafe are in our admission free area. Open Tuesday's-Sunday's per week. 10am5p.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 Whistler Breakfast Club Meets monthly at 6:45-8:30am at Whistler Chamber office. Offering a chance for business owners to meet and "speed network" with other business owners to build their circle of contacts and collaborators in the Sea 2 Sky Corridor. Learn more at facebook.com/whistlerbreakfastclub 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 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

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. 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 604-576-9734 or ecbayer2@gmail.com

Blackcomb Peaks Accommodations seeks:

RESERVATIONS AGENT - FULL TIME RESERVATIONS AGENT / OPERATIONS TEAM MEMBER PART TIME (POSSIBLY FT) Requiring Sat, Sun and Mon shifts, and other shifts during the week; with a starting wage of $19/hr.

Benefits after 3 months for Full Time employees.

These roles require dedicated individuals as most shifts will be self directed. Must have excellent time management skills and a high level of confidence to thrive within our growing business.

Please email your resume to admin@blackcombpeaks.com

HI CANADA

NIGHT ATTENDANT We are looking for fun loving and energetic people to join our team. Subsidized housing available onsite at the hostel, located in Cheakamus Crossing.

Flexible schedule with tons of time to explore Whistler this summer!

For a more detailed job description, please visit our website. Please submit a cover letter and resume as soon as possible; consideration of candidates will begin immediately.

Email: careers.pm@hihostels.ca Website: hihostels.ca/careers Phone: 604-962-0025

Nagomi Sushi in Whistler is hiring experienced:

Is hiring (FULL TIME / PART TIME) LINE & PREP COOKS DOOR HOST/SECURITY DISHWASHERS HOST Wages are very competitive (based on experience), great perks and benefits.

Come join the best team in Whistler!

Interested applicants please email your resume to skeenan-naf@Crystal-Lodge.com

Kitchen Helpers Bussers 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.

Address: 108-4557 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4 Apply by email at nagomisushi@outlook.com

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY Earthsave Whistler - Providing info & support to people who are interested in making healthier, greener, more peaceful food choices. earthsavewhistler.com 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 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

Resort Municipality of Whistler

NORTH ARM FARM Weed Weed Weed!

Approx. two weeks work weeding in the vegetable and berry fields. $15 / hour Info@northarmfarm.com 604 894 5379 or come and introduce yourself

Employment Opportunities · Skate Host · Labourer I - Roads · Administrative Assistant - Utilities Resort Municipality of Whistler whistler.ca/careers JULY 4, 2019

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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY 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

WHISTLER’S RE-IMAGINED ITALIAN RESTAURANT

The storied restaurant offers a modern taste of Italy to bring a fresh, contemporary style of dining to the mountain.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Are you a seasoned restaurant veteran looking to work in a smaller and more personalized environment? Or are you new to the service industry and looking to expand your skills with other like minded individuals? We welcome both and have the following positions currently available:

LINE COOKS DISHWASHERS HOSTS/ EXPEDITORS With competitive wages and great gratuities, Basalt also offers MSP/Extended Health Benefits after the first 90 days of full-time employment, along with a Spirit Pass program for those employed full time.

If you enjoy and excel while working within a small team, we would love to meet you!

Please send your cover letter and resume to skeenan-naf@crystal-lodge.com

FRONT-OF-HOUSE Experienced Server Server Assistant Host / Hostess

BACK-OF-HOUSE Line Cooks (1-2 years experience) Dishwashers

Staff Housing Available!

Competitive Wage + Benefits Package

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 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 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

FAMILY RESOURCES WE’RE HIRING

DISHWASHERS On-the-job training offered. Apply today!

RESERVATIONS MANAGER The ideal candidate is well spoken, organized, confident, outgoing, and well-presented.

• Previous experience in a fine dining environment is required • Post Secondary education is an asset • Familiarity with a reservations management platform is an asset We offer year-round full and part-time hours, gratuities, potential for future growth within the company, and an employee discount at all Toptable restaurants.

Please email your resume & cover letter to careers@ilcaminetto.ca

Whistler Chamber of Commerce Excellence Award Winner 2018

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 Camp Fund - Provides financial assistance 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.

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY COORDINATOR: • 3 years construction experience & site/field safety role • Experienced in developing health & safety resources Also Recruiting: • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Dump Truck Drivers • Pipelayers & Labourers

Email resume to careers@coastalmountain.ca

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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.

Pemberton Strong Start Family DropIn- A play group for you and your under-5 child. Signal Hill Elementary, Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri, 9am-12pm. Thurs only 12pm3pm. Call 604-894- 6101 / 604-966- 8857 Whistler Public Library - Open MonThurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat & Sun 11am-5pm. Music & Words, Mon 10am. Rhyme & Song, Tues 10:30am.

Parent & Infant drop-in, 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.

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 Food Bank, Pemberton - Run by Sea to Sky Community Service. Open every second Monday. 604 894 6101 Food Bank Whistler - Located at 8000 Nesters Road, every Monday from 10am to noon. For emergency food bags, please call 604.935.7717 for assistance. www.mywcss.org, foodbank@mywcss.org Healthy Pregnancy Outreach ProgramLearn how to prepare healthy affordable meals at this outreach program. Sea to Sky Community Services 604-894-6101

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Whistler Athletes’ Centre (High Performance Training and Accommodation) Lead, Lodge Attendant Kitchen Porter / Lodge Attendant Lodge Attendant Guest Service Agent Coordinator, Payroll & Benefits (For all venues)

Cook part-time $15.25/hr Responsible for the prep & cooking of food items as they’re ordered, cleaning dishes, following &

Whistler Sliding Centre

completing all Food Safe regulations & logs, run

(Bobsleigh, Luge & Skeleton) Track Medical Responder/Guest Service Host, Summer Venue Coordinator

food, bus as necessary, accepting & unloading deliveries and helping servers with restocking.

This position is a commitment to the same

Manager, Sport

2 days a week. Shifts range from 11am-11pm, no late nights or early mornings. Includes a

Whistler Olympic Park (Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing and Outdoor Activities) Guest Activity Rep, Summer

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.

free meal on shift & beer perks!

Delivery Driver part-time $16/hr

Visit our website to view current postings and to apply: www.whistlersportlegacies.com/careers

Whistler Brewery Drivers are brand ambassadors who are responsible for accurate & timely distribution of products to our customers in the Sea to Sky Corridor. We’re looking for a Driver who is energetic, personable and safe. We provide the vehicle, but you should

North Shore Schizophrenia Society Services for family, friends & community.

Mental illness info, support & advocacy.

Call Chris Dickenson at 604-966-7334

have a clean background check/driving record and driver’s license.

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.

and Thursdays but occasional extended hours and extra days may be

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 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

The Delivery Driver must be able to lift to 150 pounds and bend and twist as necessary. Drivers will generally work from 9am- 4pm Tuesdays necessary, especially around holidays. Includes beer perks!

NIGHT AUDIT

Tap House Bar Server part-time $12.65/hr

AND GUEST SERVICES AGENT

Whistler Brewery Tap House employee is a brand ambassador and is

Pinnacle Hotel Whistler has an opening for a full time or part time guest services agents and Night Auditors. 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.

responsible for taking care of our visitors, conducting brewery tours,

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.

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Become part of a dynamic team and surround yourself with art.

The Audain Art Museum is currently seeking:

Guard Full time & part time positions For complete job descriptions please visit: audainartmuseum.com

To apply, please email your resume to bbeacom@audainartmuseum.com No experience required

and supporting the retail operation. Includes beer perks!

Join an awesome, fun, small hardworking team. Good hours & beer perks!

Apply within!

Please contact Roger Dix rdix@pinnaclehotels.ca or ph: 604-938-3218

Support Counselling - For women regarding abuse & relationship issues. No charge. Call 604-894-6101 Victim Services - Assists victims, witnesses, family members or friends directly affected by any criminal act or traumatic event. Call 604-905-1969

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Come Grow Sport with us at our Whistler Olympic Legacy Venues

We offer competitive wages, a unique environment, seasonal bonuses, staff discounts and benefits.

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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.

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Counselling Assistance Available WCSS subsidizes access to a private counselor for $35-$50/hr depending on financial need. Contact an outreach team member at 604-932-0113 www.mywcss.org

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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:

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SOCIAL SERVICES Whistler Multicultural Network Settlement information, social support and programs for newcomers and immigrants living/working in Whistler. 604-388-5511 www.whistlermulticulturalnetwork.com

We are the Spa for you

We are currently interviewing:

Carpenters Carpenters Helpers Labourers Level 2 First Aid Attendant Please submit resume to: info@evrfinehomes

Whistler’s Premier Estate Builder

ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT CAREER OPPORTUNITY School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) is seeking a high performing professional with superior technical skills and demonstrated success combining administration and communication acumens.

This position is an excluded staff position and offers a competitive rate of pay and benefits package.

Further information regarding this position and the School District can be found at https://sd48seatosky.org/

If you are looking for a new place to call home: • We manifest positive energy • We have a long term and loyal team • We treat you fairly and look out for your wellness • You are listened to • We give you proper breaks and time to set up between services • We offer extended medical benefits • We have potential staff housing at affordable rates • You can enjoy $5.00 cafeteria meals • You have the opportunity to work for other Vida locations in slow season We are here for you.

Vida Spa at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is currently recruiting: REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST ESTHETICIAN • GUEST SERVICE AGENT SPA PRACTITIONER

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.

5:00pm-7:00pm. 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 Whistler WorkBC Employment Services Centre - Provides free onestop 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

To join our unique Vida family, email Bonnie@vidaspas.com Vida Spas - Vancouver & Whistler Live well. Live long. vidaspas.com Thank You for applying Only those considered will be contacted.

Part Time & Full Time Hosts, Server Assistants, Cooks FREE golf, many perks/benefits Whistler’s Best Patio, great culture/ events, competitive wages, more!

Inquires: info_nicklaus@golfbc.com

We ask that applications be made on-line through the Make A Future website by no later than Friday July 12, 2019 at 4:00 pm.

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 non-judgmental setting. Call 604.932.0113 for more information or visit www.mywcss.org.

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.

Epilepsy Support Group- For individuals & families seeking guidance or support.

Contact eswhistler@gmail.com 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 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 Whistler (SelfManagement and Recovery Training) A Cognitive-Behavioural group for individuals with substance abuse con- cerns.

Drop-in: Registration is not necessary.

Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm Whistler Health Centre (2nd floor-group room)

http://www.makeafuture.ca/regions-districts/bcpublic-school-districts/metro/sea-to-sky/

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

We are Join our growing team in BC. providing enterprise-level technical support for our customers.

Bike techs • Sales staff • Full and Part time Apply info@fanatykco More info www.Fanatykco.com/Employment

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If you have IT experience and enjoy assisting people we’d like to meet you. Friendly, local, reliable and part of a team. please reply to sales@basewireless.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

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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 604798-3861 / 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 604-905-BEAR (2327) www.bearsmart.com

ResortQuest Whistler is currently hiring:

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 604-935-8364 www.whistlerwag.com

Seeking Room Attendants and Dishwashers

***$500 Signing Bonus Offered*** Our Benefits Include: Health Benefits | Colleague Housing | Leisure Package

Looking to adopt?

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Maintenance Techs Guest Service Agents Guest Service Supervisor Houseman Room Attendants Benefits include - activity allowance, extended medical, RRSP match, opportunities for growth and more.

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To apply for this opportunity, please specify the position and email your resume and cover letter to:

Great Events & Recognition | Opportunity for growth

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When polls are meaningless …

OH, CANADA! The angst. The agony.

The complete and utter dissatisfaction. The revulsion.

From coast to coast to coast, Canadians are frustrated, overwhelmed, and, well, simply pissed off at pretty much everything.

They bemoan the cost of living, worry about putting enough food on the table, fuel in the family car, smartphones in their pockets, drugs in their anxiety-riddled bodies.

They see doom and gloom everywhere they look. Global instability, environmental catastrophe, rigged elections, conspiracies

BY G.D. MAXWELL lurking around every corner and imminent bankruptcy dog them at every turn.

They hate, no, really hate politicians of all stripes and governments at all levels. The virulence they express regarding the current prime minister is only matched by the dissatisfaction they find in his opponents.

Were Shakespeare writing Henry VI these days, Dick the Butcher’s famous line might read, “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the politicians.” Except, of course, the reason Dick and his cabal wanted to kill the lawyers was so they could put their own leaders on the throne. But let’s not be pedantic.

Politicians, on the other hand, would change the line to read, “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the elites.” That sentiment seems to resonate globally as politicians and politician wannabes strategize about pitting one identifiable group against another and pinning their hopes on the ensuing us-against-them donnybrook.

Canadians have taken the epithet to heart and mirror—in a singularly Canadian way— the rise of populism that fuelled Brexit and culminated in the pussygrabber-in-chief being elected POTUS. A recent CBC poll found 78 per cent of Canadians strongly or somewhat agree— and really, what could be more Canadian than somewhat agreeing?—the country is divided between ordinary people and elites.

There are, as the old joke goes, two kinds of people: those who dichotomize and those who don’t. At the risk of sounding elite, there’s another handy dichotomy that comes to mind when parsing the CBC’s poll: those who understand the pitfalls of quantitative methodology and those who don’t.

The specific question asked in the poll was, “My country is divided between ordinary people and elites.” The 4,500 eligible voters who were polled were asked to respond to that statement along a continuum that ran from agree strongly to disagree strongly.

While not rising to the threshold of a “Have you stopped beating your wife?” question, the statement has severe limitations. It establishes an us-versusthem chessboard. It is as meaningful, or meaningless, as asking people to agree or

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disagree to the statement, “My country is divided between dog people and cat people.” Or tofu eaters and tofu haters.

It invites a positive—agree—response for the simple reason it doesn’t really give an adequate alternative and people seem to be hardwired to see the world in either/or groupings. That’s not to mention the fact is uses self-defined categories that are, for the most part, impossible to define. What exactly are ordinary people? What are elites?

It brings to mind the quip of a friend of mine who categorizes drivers into two,

meaning in my life.”

The other literary quip came into my life at about the same time. It was a song by the Smothers Brothers called, “Mediocre Fred,” who was, it seemed, a very ordinary guy. “Fred went to work from 8 to 5, and he punched a clock to show he was alive. ... He paid his taxes most every year and on a hot summer day, why, he drank a little beer.”

I like to think by quoting both Edgar Lee Masters and the Smothers Brothers I have a foot firmly planted in both the ordinary and elite camp. QED.

There are, as the old joke goes, two kinds of people: those who dichotomize and those who don’t. and only two, groups: arseholes and idiots.

At least he is thoughtful enough to define the groups. “Arseholes are the numbnuts who drive too slow according to the flow of traffic,” by which he means the speed he wants to drive. “Idiots are the ones who pass me!”

I have no idea what ordinary people are.

If asked to define the category I’d probably fall back on two disparate bits of literature that put the concept into some perspective for me many years ago. Edgar Lee Masters’ poem, George Gray, neatly described what Thoreau called a life of quiet desperation.

Two lines helped anchor ordinary for me: “Ambition called to me, but I dreaded the chances. Yet all the while I hungered for

Of course, that assumes anyone knows what is meant by elite when used in the pejorative way people assume it’s meant by politicians.

It seems elite is not always such a bad thing. Millions of Canadians tune in to the Olympics every other year to cheer on elite athletes. After all, they want to see what their Own the Podium tax dollars have helped create. Given a choice, most Canadians facing a life-threatening disease or injury would prefer to be treated by an elite surgeon, not an ordinary one.

We prefer that those cars we can’t afford gas for were designed by elite engineers, as opposed to the mediocre ones who designed Ladas.

So what the heck or, more accurately, who the heck are these elites Canadians seem so disparaging of?

The premier of Ontario and the new premier of Alberta both rail against elites, using the mysterious cabal to whip their supporters into a frenzy. Yet, by any meaningful definition—other than their own—both are demonstrably elite. You don’t get to be premier of any Canadian province being Joe Six Pack.

When asked, Doug Ford—who was born with a silver spoon up his nose—defined elites as, “People that look down on the common folk, the people that think they’re smarter than other people ... they just think they’re better, they’re smarter, and they can tell the common folk how to live their lives.”

There are two ironies in that statement.

The first is Doug Ford has been looking down on people and telling them how to live their lives ever since he first held elected office. The more profound irony is that this definition describes everyone. Everyone.

We all look down on someone, some group.

There was a local, New York City politician who once quipped, “Thank God the Koreans moved in (to the neighbourhood). It gave the blacks someone to look down on.”

And telling people how to live their lives and what to think is practically the definition of being human.

Which neatly helps explain another startling finding of the CBC poll. More than half of the respondents agreed with the sentiment, “The government doesn’t do anything for me.”

So, no schools, no roads, no healthcare, no CPP, no OAS, no safety standards, no child tax credit, no nothing? How can people be so ignorant? What do they want?

Or are those elite questions to ask? n

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