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ON THE MOVE

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Best of Pemberton 2019 There’s plenty worth celebrating in Spud Valley. - By Brandon Barrett with Joel Barde, Braden Dupuis and Dan Falloon

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ON THE MOVE?

Proposed changes to the Temporary

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NARROW WIN

Squamish’s Alexandre Ricard

Foreign Worker Program could allow foreign workers to leave their employer for

holds off defending world champion Erik Resell at Red Bull 400 World

a new one in the same occupation without applying for a new work permit.

Championships at Whistler Olympic Park.

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PIPE UP

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THIS WEEK IN PIQUE

Opinion & Columns 08 OPENING REMARKS The province is asking an inquiry to investigate why B.C. is suffering such

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high prices at the pump, but don’t hold your breath for an outcome that favours consumers.

10 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letter writers support e-bikes on the Valley Trail, call out high

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gas prices and give thanks for a new prayer service for Muslims in Whistler.

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13 PIQUE’N YER INTEREST The crowded streaming landscape has led to content from a diversity

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of filmmakers—but with media conglomeration, writer Brandon Barrett asks how long TV’s honeymoon phase will last.

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98 MAXED OUT Max wins the battle against those wascally rodents at Smilin’ Dog Manor, but not before

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28 SCIENCE MATTERS Climate protection is not a partisan issue, writes David Suzuki, and it’s

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29 ODD JOB Writer Leslie Anthony visits Loggers Lofts in Squamish, which features cross-ventilated design,

absurd to think an issue such as climate change belongs to one party.

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50 TRAVEL Cruise expert Pat Woods takes us on a luxurious and intimate cruise of nine Caribbean islands including St Lucia.

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58 FORK IN THE ROAD Writer Glenda Bartosh asks what Whistler is waiting for in the quest to ban

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64 NOTES FROM THE BACK ROW Is a remake of The Lion King part of the circle of life or

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66 MUSEUM MUSINGS Myrtle Philip Elementary School was the place to be for fitness and fun in the

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Getting hosed on gas IT IS SO FRUSTRATING to pull up to the pump at our local gas stations and know that the price we pay hasn’t really got much to do with the actual cost of oil.

The insane cost of gas per-litre in the Lower Mainland and up and down the Sea to Sky corridor in May—$1.70 a litre—had lots of people talking and was, in part, the catalyst for the provincial government’s decision to call an inquiry into the situation.

We should see the results in August.

The inquiry has already run into problems with the largest of Canada’s oil companies refusing to share pertinent information on pricing for fear they would compromise their competitive positions.

In calling the inquiry, Premier John Horgan said gas and diesel price increases

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were, “alarming, increasingly out of line with the rest of Canada, and people in B.C. deserve answers.”

He has tasked the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) with overseeing the inquiry. A three-member

explanations. Many residents want the province and indeed the country (and the world) to move away from its reliance on fossil fuels, and to some extent, there is acceptance that this change will likely mean higher prices at the pump.

But what we are experiencing now feels arbitrary.

Of course, it’s not. At its most basic level, it is supply and demand and in a real sense is rooted in a lack of competition.

Gas companies and stations have customers where they want them. They can charge what they want and we still fill up. Corridor commuters have little choice as no real transit option exists.

There are many intersecting realities in B.C. that do not exist in other places in Canada, except for perhaps the very far north. We only have two refineries in the province, and much less refined oil is delivered here from Alberta than say a decade ago by pipeline (more expensive rail and truck deliveries are on the rise). B.C. has asked the National Energy Board and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to up the amount of refined oil sent to B.C. by pipeline, but no word on that so far. And with our strained relations with Alberta, that is unlikely to be an easy fix.

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At its most basic level, it is supply and demand and in a real sense is rooted in a lack of competition. panel chaired by CEO David Morton has already begun its oral proceedings.

The oil companies and the Commission are working out how to get to some answers and protect the confidentiality of oil company information.

No one imagines that the final report will come up with simple answers or simple solutions. This is too complicated an issue that is poorly understood in general.

But the residents of B.C. deserve some

Washington state and Oregon—so, as a province, we are at the mercy of suppliers.

But that still does not explain why in Whistler we are paying close to the same as those in the Lower Mainland who have the added 17-cent Translink tax to pay (that’s now gone up to 18.5 cents as of July 1). Nor why gas in Pemberton is consistently cheaper— sometimes by as much as nine cents a litre!

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Squamish and North Vancouver on Saturdays and Wednesdays, dating back to late February. Over the course of roughly 16 weeks ending June 5, Whistler paid, on average, 16.8 cents more per litre than North Vancouver, and 10.4 cents more than Squamish—despite the TransLink tax added on for Vancouver drivers.

Some of the questions the inquiry is asking might help explain this such as, the capacity and costs of using the Trans Mountain Pipeline, whether refineries co-ordinate with one another to plan for maintenance repairs and shutdowns, and whether companies divert refined product from B.C. when gas prices are low, whether it’s competitive or not, how the prices are set, why the prices are different in B.C. and why they fluctuate more than they do in other parts of Canada.

A report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said that of the 55-centa-litre rise experienced in Vancouver in the past three years, 6.3 cents could be attributed to tax increases, 28 to the rising cost of oil, 2.6 to higher gas-station profits and 18 to higher refining margins—which are the difference between the wholesale price for fuel and the retail price less tax.

Refineries’ margins here are much higher than in Toronto and Calgary. So, really, it’s all about oil companies getting as much as they can from the consumer.

(Said Husky in its first quarter earning results: “The structural transformation of our business over the past several years is paying off. We are now realizing higher per-barrel margins across the Company.”

Funds from operations were $959 million, up 64 per cent over the previous quarter and seven per cent higher than Q1 2018.)

The National Energy Board found that the refining margin on regular gasoline in Vancouver in April averaged 52.1 cents per litre, roughly double the Canadian average refining margin. The retail margin was a further 10.5 cents a litre, roughly 54 per cent higher than the Canadian average, according to the NEB. With the average household spending $4,000 a year on gas, these are just more reasons to look at buying an electric car. n

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Our e-bike is a life-saver I was motivated to write this, my first letter to the editor in a long, long time (anything for a quiet life these days), after reading Joel Barde’s [opinion column] about e-bikes on the Valley Trail (Pique, July 11).

This was a thoughtful and well-researched and cogent piece of journalism. But I was alarmed at Joel’s suggestion that even Class 1 e-bikes do not belong on the Valley Trail, which they currently are allowed under the recent municipal e-bike policy paper.

His seems to be one of a growing chorus of those who do not want to see e-bikes anywhere.

Pique featured another [opinion column] recently, written by Andrew Mitchell, with a similar position (Pique, May 24). I have seen and heard comments elsewhere too, voicing disapproval of these bikes.

This alarms me because they seem to ignore—or perhaps are not aware of—a group to whom these pedal-assisted bikes are an absolute godsend. I speak of the disabled or semi-disabled riders who thought they had enjoyed their last ever bike ride, and then this wonderful invention came along and they are able to get out and about on two wheels again.

My husband has a serious and progressive neurological disease that forced him to resign himself to never riding his beloved bike again. He rode the trails of Whistler for 30 years before this cruel disease robbed him of his ability to do so.

Then our son bought his dad an e-bike, and

Another suggestion I have is that we could regulate e-bikes on the trail by asking that riders apply for (to bylaw perhaps?) and display a badge, similar to the disabled badge for cars. This would require an application with the signature of a medical professional, stating that the applicant has a condition which prohibits them from riding a regular bike, whether that condition be a serious one like my husband’s, or a case of knee problems, or whatever.

How would this be policed? I confess I do not know for sure—get our bylaw people out there on bikes perhaps?

But please, please do not stop riders like my hubby from enjoying his e-bike. Now all we need is an e-bike version for skis and maybe we can get him skiing again!

Linda McGaw // Whistler

It’s Economics 101 what joy it has brought him I cannot sufficiently express. He sticks to the Valley Trail, and is happy to toodle along at barely a walking pace. He usually can make it to the village (just) where he rests and sits for a while before toodling home again.

His e-bike has helped save his sanity more than I can say. As the disease progresses, even the e-bike may be beyond him, but in the meantime it would be a tremendous grief to him if he were not allowed to ride it safely on the Valley Trail (the highway shoulder for someone like him would be far too dangerous).

I may even purchase one myself (my ancient

and battered old knees, one with a metal plate in it, being my main excuse) so that I can accompany him and know he is safe.

I agree that e-bikes do not belong on the “serious” trails—leave those for the serious bikers, we are fine with that. I also feel there must be some way to regulate speeds of e-bikes (or all bikes) on the Valley Trail, and I agree with Joel on disagreeing with the policy explicitly recommending against speed limits.

We have posted speed limits on our roads, why not the trail? It seems a simple safety measure to me.

Greed is good. In the words of the character Gordon Gekko (Wall Street and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps), “Greed, for lack of a better word, is good.”

The recent report to the BC Utility Commission’s inquiry into gas and diesel prices in the region said media commentary blaming price spikes on “chronic shortages” or lack of pipeline capacity appears “designed to serve the price gouging behaviour of suppliers rather than shed light on actual market factors and conditions.”

In English, we are being ripped off by gas stations. In Whistler more than Metro Vancouver.

Demand here is high, so the market pushes the price to what it will bear. Economics 101.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The report found “that an absence of competition among refined product suppliers has caused the market to fail. Price is not a function of cost plus a reasonable return on investment as should exist in a functioning market. Price is a function of what the market can bear. This is price gouging.”

Here is a link: www.bcuc.com/Documents/ Proceedings/2019/DOC_54384_C1-2-AllanEliesen-Submitting-Report.pdf I have an app called Gas Buddy and have been monitoring prices in the Sea to Sky corridor for a few weeks now. Mid-June had all of the Whistler stations selling regular gas at $1.49.9 per litre while the stations in Pemberton were selling at $1.30 per litre.

Today (Tuesday, July 10), the Whistler

Trump that he’s writing about. He’s writing about their words and actions.

Julie Malcolm // Squamish

Thankful for new service On behalf of the Whistler community, I would like to thank the BC Muslim Association (BCMA) for organizing a weekly Jummah Prayer, the first of which was held last Friday, July 12, 2019.

Thank you to Br Musa Ismail and to all that attended.

As recently reported, there is a small but steadily growing Muslim community in town, though at the moment, Whistler does not have a dedicated mosque.

As a greatly appreciated first step, BCMA has

“ ... it’s not Doug Ford or Donald Trump that he’s writing about. He’s writing about their words and actions.

- JULIE MALCOLM

stations are selling regular gas at $1.45.9 while the stations in Pemberton are selling at $1.28.

Squamish is also at $1.45.9. Oh … and North Vancouver Chevrons are selling at $1.42.9, remembering that Metro Vancouver petroleum buyers pay the transit tax that we don’t. Someone once told me we pay more because the gas shipping costs are higher. Right…that explains why even Lillooet has cheaper gas than Whistler.

I once complained to a gas station owner about the pricing, and her answer was, “buy your own gas station.”

I just might.

Patrick Smyth // Whistler

organized the use of the Maury Young Arts Centre multi-purpose hall to host a weekly Jummah Prayer on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. Many of our Muslim brothers and sisters have travelled from overseas to make their homes here and it warms my heart that BCMA been able to organize this weekly Salah to include and celebrate them into our Whistler community.

Thank you to the BCMA, all those who were involved in organizing and, to the Maury Young Arts Centre.

Going forwards this Jummah Prayer will be held weekly and a warm welcome is extended to all who wish to attend. We hope to see you there.

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I was sorry to see that, by (“Letter to the Editor” writer) Tyler Cheverie’s reading, “the words of GD Maxwell have become more and more filled with hate for conservatives” and “how many American tourists coming to Whistler G.D. Maxwell insults when he unleashes his diatribe against Republicans.” (Pique, July 11.)

Consider, Tyler, it’s not Doug Ford or Donald

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Content is king: The double-edged sword of our new entertainment hegemony THERE WAS A TIME not that long ago when cable networks’ biggest competition for eyeballs was whatever else was on the tube at that particular moment. In today’s era of streaming supremacy, however, entertainment companies are having to

BY BRANDON BARRETT contend with a far more powerful rival.

“We actually compete with sleep. And we’re winning,” said Netflix CEO Reed Hastings in 2017.

Hastings’ comment could be taken as tongue-in-cheek if it wasn’t so prescient of the shifting media landscape that was to come. In 2019, Netflix and other streaming services are all vying for our attention, and just like social networks and video-sharing platforms, they’ve recognized that the best way to monetize that attention is by keeping users on their platforms for as long as possible.

In the ever-expanding world of streaming, that competition for screen time has meant a glut of content. Netflix, the undisputed king of streaming, with 149 million subscribers worldwide, will

reportedly spend close to US$15 billion on original content by the end of the year.

Netflix’s dominance has also coincided with the conglomeration of other media giants, such as AT&T’s purchase of Time Warner and Disney’s acquisition of Fox’s entertainment properties. Each is preparing its own new streaming platform, as is the Comcast-owned NBC Universal.

In desperate need of content, this abundance of streaming services has led to a wave of new TV series from a diverse set of filmmakers that are more ambitious, more challenging and more straight-up weird than network television would have ever tolerated.

This is a good thing. We’ve never seen more outré offerings from underrepresented showrunners than we do today—series like Donald Glover’s surreal Atlanta or Netflix’s darkly offbeat Russian Doll, written almost entirely by women, would never have been made during TV’s so-called Golden Era. But how long will the honeymoon last?

Some industry experts are already forecasting the impending burst of the streaming bubble. After all, there’s only so much content one can consume, and you imagine there’s a cutoff point for how many of these services people are willing to shell out for every month.

The increasingly crowded

entertainment landscape also means the industry is stretched thinner than ever before. As Jonah Weiner’s insightful New York Times Magazine piece from last week pointed out, would The Sopranos still have reached pantheon status if showrunner David Chase hadn’t had the pick of the litter of incredibly talented actors, directors, writers and cinematographers?

It also begs the question of whether these entertainment behemoths even want to add another entry into the annals of prestige TV. Groundbreaking shows like The Wire, Mad Men, hell, even Breaking Bad for its first couple seasons served to boost a network’s critical cachet more so than its ratings.

Perennial tastemakers such as HBO and FX are willing to take creative risks because they know the goodwill their experimentation will earn with audiences will eventually make their shows appointment viewing.

But when our entertainment options are increasingly being eaten up by short viral videos and addictive smartphone games, how much of a creative leash will these massive conglomerates extend to even its most trusted voices?

Take HBO, which has long prided itself on an extensively curated slate of shows with grand artistic ambitions: it is now under the purview of telecommunications

giant AT&T. Executives there have already hinted that HBO’s beloved roster of prestige series are just too dang long. There have been calls for more easily consumed, bitesized content, including 20-minute versions of Game of Thrones episodes, and even talk of launching an HBO-branded game show.

What’s more is, as an increasing number of players join the streaming market, there will be even greater incentive for these media conglomerates to reclaim the content that had previously been found on other platforms. It’s why WarnerMedia demanded a king’s ransom for the non-exclusive rights to Friends, and why some forecasts have predicted that Netflix could lose close to $1 billion (!!) in revenue a year after The Office leaves the platform in 2020 to join NBC Universal’s new streaming service.

Hollywood has already shown us what a monopolized entertainment landscape looks like—a good thing, I guess, if you enjoy nothing other than brainless superhero flicks. TV, once the forum for predictable, unimaginative schlock that always found a way to resolve itself in 23 minutes, is now home to some of the most daring and creative content you could ever want. Here’s hoping the continued conglomeration of the entertainment industry doesn’t undo all that right before our eyes. n

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Opportunities for continued learning and recreational programming are not always abundant in small communities. This was especially true before the internet made distance learning and online tutorials commonplace. In Whistler in the 1970s and ‘80s, Myrtle Philip Elementary School was the site of learning for more than just schoolaged kids. An adult education department began running out of Myrtle Philip after the school opened in 1976. It offered various classes and programs, mainly in the evenings, to those living in the area. Looking at the summer programs offered in 1981, it would seem that there was high demand among the local population for sports- and fitness-related programming.

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A decade ago, writer Leslie Anthony penned “Into The Inferno,” for Pique’s cover feature. The article explored the Badwater Ultramarathon, which titles itself as the toughest footrace in the world, starting as it does in Death Valley, Calif.

It’s five marathons long, hotter than Hades and arguably the most insane race on the planet. And for one Canadian in 2009, the Badwater 135 was a chance to prove that he was the toughest of them all. This year’s race wrapped up Wednesday, July 17.

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E-bikes were top of mind for many Pique followers last week, following the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s unveiling of a draft policy for e-bikes that would see the electronic bikes allowed on most of Whistler’s trails, and in response, Pique columnist Joel Barde’s opinion that they shouldn’t be allowed on the Valley Trail.

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Feds float new changes to foreign worker program WITH MASSIVE LABOUR SHORTAGES PREDICTED, HOW WILL WHISTLER FILL THE GAP?

BY BRADEN DUPUIS NEW

PROPOSED CHANGES to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) have some in the ski and tourism industries on edge.

The proposed changes would allow for occupation-specific work permits under the TFWP, which would allow foreign workers to leave their employer for a new one in the same occupation without having to apply for a new work permit.

For business owners who invest months of their time and hundreds of dollars to secure just one worker under the program, the changes are concerning, said Whistler Chamber CEO Melissa Pace.

“We understand that some businesses in our country have abused the wages and working conditions for workers, and so we’re supportive of some of the changes to protect those workers … but we do need to protect those businesses, as well, that are

ON THE MOVE? Proposed changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program could allow foreign workers—such as ski instructors—to leave their employer for a new one in the same occupation without having to apply for a new work permit.

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not abusing the system,” Pace said.

With consultation for the proposed changes closing later this month, the Whistler Chamber is prepping feedback for the federal government.

members, but it didn’t correctly specify between TFWP workers and those here on other visas.

“Until we can go out with a better survey and more quantified and qualified

“If the person that’s brought in could just immediately go to the place next door, that’s not helpful.”

- CHRISTOPHER NICOLSON

Pace said some of the Chamber’s suggestions will be to create restrictions on when a worker can change employers, as well as a provision to support communities like Whistler, “that properly support and care for their workers ensuring all pre-negotiated terms set with the workers are met.”

“In support of protecting workers?

Absolutely. Completely in favour,” she said.

“I don’t think anybody would disagree with that, but when making those changes or looking at proposed changes, we need to ensure that we protect those that aren’t abusing the system, and that are actually taking care of the workers when they arrive.”

Pace couldn’t say how many TFWP workers are in Whistler, noting that a 2017 survey put the question to all Chamber

responses, it’s really tough to say how many of them are here working,” she said.

For the ski industry, the TFWP is primarily used to hire experienced ski instructors, said Christopher Nicolson, president and CEO of the Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA).

“If the person that’s brought in could just immediately go to the place next door, that’s not helpful,” Nicolson said.

“That doesn’t alleviate the problem that we’re trying to remedy in the first place.”

Nicolson said he didn’t have a hard number for how many TFWP workers are used in the industry, noting that it varies from year to year, but said the number has decreased as fees and wait times associated with the program have gone up.

“The intention presumably was that you would be finding other people [in Canada], but that’s not the case. What’s happened is businesses have just stopped providing the same level of service, or same kinds of services,” he said, noting that the problem is extra challenging for ski resorts in B.C.’s rural areas.

In its comments to government on the changes, the CWSAA asked for a specific allocation for ski instructors under the TFWP, Nicolson said.

“I think one thing that people get lost in is that people feel as though, from a tourism perspective, that the employers prefer this program. That is absolutely not the case,” he said.

“This is a program of last resort to be able to try and offer services and operate the visitor economy within the country.”

At Whistler Blackcomb, a “very small percentage” of the actual workforce comes through the TFWP, said communications director Marc Riddell.

“Generally the ones that come over on that specific visa are highly skilled with a specific skillset, so generally we’re talking about higher-level instructors,” he said, adding that those highly skilled instructors who do come to Whistler through the TFWP are not likely to go to another resort.

Pace also reiterated that the TFWP (not

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she said. “That’s still going to set a new record for British Columbia of having 23 million overnight visitors expected here.”

Visitation to the province is expected to taper for two primary reasons, Walden said: Economic uncertainty associated with Brexit in the U.K. and rising political tensions between China, the U.S. and Canada; as well as escalating travel costs.

“In 2019, we expect growth in visitation to actually slow a bit to about 2.8 per cent.”

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Sea to Sky. Speaking at the Westin last Wednesday, July 10, at a Whistler Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Walden first provided an outlook on the global tourism market and the predicted slowdown in travel with economies softening around the world.

“In 2019, we expect growth in visitation to actually slow a bit to about 2.8 per cent,”

“In some markets, this being one of them, accommodation capacity is actually becoming an issue, as is price for many of our markets,” she said, adding that particularly “price-sensitive” overnight markets like Washington State are especially vulnerable to fluctuations.

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TFWP CHANGES FROM PAGE 16 to be confused with foreign workers in Whistler on holiday visas or other, similar programs) is just “one cog in a wheel” when it comes to securing labour in the resort.

“When you look at labour as a whole, … housing always comes up as No. 1, and we continue to work with the Resort Municipality of Whistler and with private development to see those move forward as quickly as possible,” she said, adding that regional transportation—which recently met a funding setback at the provincial level (see Pique, July 4)—will also play a big role.

But with Canada’s new federal tourism strategy setting out some ambitious goals—a 25-per-cent increase in tourism revenues to $128 billion by 2025, as well as 54,000 new jobs (not to mention a forecasted 908,000 job openings province-wide by 2028), the TFWP becomes all the more important to Whistler businesses, Pace said.

“I say OK, these are great numbers— what are we going to do here in Whistler as part of that growth? Is there growth opportunity? Are we maxed out? If we’re going to grow, how do we do that?” she said.

“Because right now, you talk to the business owners, and they don’t have enough staff to even maintain what they have.”

Brooke Finlay, partner and managing director with Whistler Immigration, said it is important to note that an occupation-

specific work permit would still restrict foreign workers to working for an employer with a valid Labour Marker Impact Assessment (LMIA).

She’s also heard the argument that the changes would be disadvantageous to employers who have taken the time and spent the money to bring a worker over under the TFWP. “I believe these types of negative impacts could be mitigated by carefully considering and identifying specific scenarios that justify changing employers, such as if the employer isn’t paying the wages specified in the LMIA or the job isn’t the same as what is listed on the offer of employment, for example,” Finlay said in an email.

Some have said the changes don’t go far enough to protect workers, Finlay added, noting that additional support and resources could be considered to help foreign workers avoid or leave abusive employers.

But with some massive labour and skills shortages projected for the next decade, foreign workers will continue to play a vital role in Canada’s economy, Finlay said.

“The proposed changes present an opportunity for lawmakers and stakeholders to engage in important discussions that will shape the future of the TFWP, ensuring program integrity and relevance is maintained,” she said. n.

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NEWS WHISTLER << FROM PAGE 17 “We’re also seeing our international tour operators push back quite a bit on price … I know there are a lot of hoteliers in the room and we all want to make hay while the sun is shining, but there are some cracks in how far we can push price.”

Destination BC is predicting a flattening in visitation from several of the province’s key markets. Chinese visitation is forecast to grow by “a fairly modest” two per cent this year, Walden said.

Bookings to Canada from Australia are also “experiencing some pretty significant headwinds” due to rising airfare and hotel costs. The U.K. is pacing ahead of last year in bookings this summer, but “we are starting to hear some effects around the uncertainty of Brexit,” noted Walden.

Mexican visitation remains strong, but Walden said forecasts show growth should remain aligned with outbound air travel levels from the country. Closer to home, while Washington is expected to remain “fairly slow,” Walden said longer-haul U.S. markets with air access to Vancouver, such as Chicago, are “performing really strongly.”

DESTINATION DISCUSSION Local business leaders were at the Westin last week for a discussion with

Destination BC CEO Marsha Walden on the future of global tourism and the latest update to its Sea to Sky destination development plan.

PHOTO BY BRANDON BARRETT

KEY THEMES As part of the development of Destination BC’s 10-year provincial tourism strategy, the organization has engaged approximately 1,500 tourism partners from around the

province, including hundreds in the Sea to Sky. Walden said there were a handful of key themes the corridor’s leaders identified through several planning sessions

and surveys, including staffing, new product development and visitor growth management.

“This strategy very much wanted to look

at ways to recruit your team and train staff, and they have some specific actions that they’re starting to develop around employee attraction, among other things,” she said.

“We want to make sure that the employees we have here are really an enviable workforce, and so the strategy and plan calls for a number of initiatives to help with knowledge building, around customer service, around sustainable practices, around talking to businesses about what a living wage means in this corridor, and finally about building an adequate inventory for affordable housing.”

Walden also touched on the need to develop new tourism products to drive visitor interest, and urged collaboration between public and private sectors.

“Look at the Sea to Sky Gondola and the changes it has created in this corridor since it was introduced: [they] are significant,” she said. “So private and public sector collaborations can have dramatic changes, and they don’t always have to be as ambitious as something like the gondola.”

On the hot topic of visitor growth management, Walden said local stakeholders “are very cognizant that we need to have a way to gain a better understanding of who’s here, how they’re moving around our corridor and how we manage capacity, so that the experiences they have here are the ones we intended.”

Highlights of the destination development strategy can be viewed at destinationbc.ca, with the final strategy expected to go online in the coming month. n

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Federal government investing in Whistler’s first Passive House apartment CHEAKAMUS CROSSING DEVELOPMENT WILL ADD 53 WHA RENTAL BEDS TO COMMUNITY

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FEDERAL government has announced it will invest millions in a new 24-unit staff rental housing building in Cheakamus Crossing as part of Ottawa’s National Housing Strategy.

The four-storey development is under construction at 1020 Legacy Way and will include four studio, 13 one-bedroom and seven two-bedroom units. The Whistler Housing Authority (WHA) project will add 53 beds to the community’s housing stock.

The building is expected to open by late September or early October, according to WHA general manager Marla Zucht.

All of the homes will meet affordable housing criteria, and 17 units will have rental rates “well below 30 per cent of the area’s median household incomes,” according to the federal government. Based on the most recent census data, Whistler’s median household income in 2016 was $80,000.

In a follow-up email, Zucht said the rental rates are expected to range between $1,250 and $1,950 a month, depending on unit size.

The formula used to calculate the rental rates will be maintained for at least a 50-year period, Zucht noted.

“We know there is still tons of work to do,” said Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton at a press conference announcing the funding on Monday, July 15. “We need more shovels in the ground, we need more housing, but it’s nice to be able to take a moment to celebrate this, to celebrate the fact that people will be moving in soon and that what was once a garbage dump is turning into a tremendous place for people to live.”

Ottawa is investing $7.3 million into the build through its Rental Construction Financing initiative, which is delivered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and is designed to support affordable rental housing construction projects for middle-class families in costly housing markets across the country. Last year, the Liberal government increased the amount for lowcost loans provided through the initiative from $2.5 billion to $3.75 billion.

“Any project funded through the Rental Construction Financing initiative must meet criteria for affordability, energy

efficiency and accessibility, and this project at 1020 Legacy Way will support people who simply cannot afford the escalating pricing of market rates,” said Sea to Sky federal MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones. “Our [initiative] achieves this by providing lowcost construction loans for a 10-year term to the development industry, and it has been

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wildly successful.”

The project will receive another $1.7 million through the CMHC’s Affordable Housing Innovation Fund, thanks to its energy-efficient design. Zucht said it would be Whistler’s first fully Passive House-certified apartment complex, and is forecast to achieve energy and greenhouse

gas emission reductions of 43 per cent, compared to 2015 model building codes.

“Supply of affordable rental housing and access to it is so important for the local population, but it’s not one size fits all, and we know the impacts climate change is having on our community, so by being innovative, providing innovative housing solutions such as the Passive House building, it takes us a long way ahead to meeting those goals,” Zucht said at the press conference.

Ottawa has also committed to an equity contribution to the WHA’s upcoming affordable rental development at 1330 Cloudburst Dr. in Cheakamus, Zucht said.

Between 40 and 45 rental units are slated for that project, and join two other recent WHA projects that are already completed: 1310 Cloudburst Dr. (27 units) and 8350 Bear Paw Trail in Rainbow (25 units).

In the RMOW’s most recent Community Life Survey, published last month, 52 per cent of residents polled named housing as the issue that should receive the greatest attention from municipal officials, with transportation coming in a distant second, at 18 per cent. n

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Cougar destroyed following reports of missing house cats ANIMAL HAD BEEN SPOTTED IN ALPINE, RAINBOW AND EMERALD OVER PAST MONTH, SAYS COS

BY BRANDON BARRETT THE CONSERVATION Officer Service (COS) destroyed a cougar on Friday, July 12 following a rash of sightings in Whistler and reports of several missing house cats.

Conservation Officer Brittany Mueller said the COS had received approximately 20 reports of the cougar over the previous four weeks in and around the Alpine, Rainbow and Emerald neighbourhoods. There have also been reports of a cougar in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, although the COS was unable to confirm if it was the same cat.

Typically an elusive animal, it is unusual for a cougar to display the kind of habituated behaviour this adult female did, Mueller said, adding that it had been spotted sleeping on patios and in residential backyards close to nearby children.

There have also been reports of several domesticated cats going missing from the same area in recent days.

“The cougar was living in a high-use area right on Rainbow Drive, and was indifferent to human presence, even when

it was hazed. It’s abnormal behaviour right away,” Mueller said.

Alpine resident Helen Bradley said she noticed the cougar lingering in her and her neighbour’s backyards on Rainbow Drive over the course of two days last week.

“It was unsettling, absolutely. It felt [like stalking]. I don’t know what or who she was stalking, but she was not leaving our yard,” she said, adding that her husband headed to Meadow Park to warn a children’s event after the cougar left their property in that direction.

The COS had hoped that the cougar would “move off” from the area on its own after reports starting coming in last month. Mueller said it’s been 15 years “since the COS has had to [destroy] a cougar in Whistler for public safety.”

In 2016, the B.C. government ended long-distance relocation of large carnivores, deeming it an ineffective management technique to deal with wildlife conflict. Some research suggests that cougar relocation in particular is ineffective because the cats typically prowl large areas and can end up in territorial conflicts with other cougars.

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“While officers may tell the media that they never want to kill animals, the Preventing and Responding to Conflicts with Large Carnivores policy used by the COS does not at any point require nonlethal measures to be used in conflict,” wrote Lesley Fox, executive director of the Association for the Protection of FurBearing Animals, in a 2016 open letter to

B.C’s then-environment minister, Mary Polak. “In fact, there is no preventative action required between receiving a conflict call and use of lethal force by officers.”

It’s unclear exactly what led to the cougar’s concerning behaviour. Unlike bears, cougars are not usually attracted to garbage or other human food sources and don’t tend to spend long periods in populated areas.

Cougars use “large green spaces to travel large areas,” Mueller said, who added that it’s possible the female was pushed out of more desirable terrain by a larger tomcat.

In the event of a cougar encounter, the COS advises to remain calm, make yourself look as big as possible and back away slowly while maintaining eye contact.

“You really don’t want to make it feel comfortable,” Mueller said. “We want to be a threat to that animal, but sometimes these animals, over time, develop these behaviours and it slowly starts to escalate and that’s what happened over the past four weeks.”

For more information, visit gov. bc.ca/gov/content/environment/ plants-animals-ecosystems/wildlife/ human-wildlife-conflict/staying-safearound-wildlife/cougars. n

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Elections BC preps new tech ahead of election COUNCIL BRIEF: RMOW’S Q1 FINANCES PRESENTED

BY BRADEN DUPUIS THE PROVINCE of B.C. is looking to modernize voting ahead of the next provincial election.

Changes being proposed include using electronic pollbooks for real-time strike-off and ballot tabulators for faster counting.

The proposed changes were recommended in a report by Elections BC’s chief electoral officer, Anton Boegman, in May 2018.

“Elections BC is pleased that the Attorney General’s office is moving forward with some of our recommendations for legislative change to improve elections in B.C.,” Boegman said in a release.

“Should voting modernization be adopted, it will improve the voting experience for British Columbians, make voting faster, improve accessibility, speed up results, and provide candidates with current participation information to assist them in their efforts to get out the vote.”

B.C. will incorporate best practices from other jurisdictions as it makes the amendments.

Elections BC’s report estimates it will take up to 24 months to implement the

changes.

“With the next scheduled provincial general election in October 2021, government will work to ensure that the necessary legislative amendments will be introduced for the Legislative Assembly’s consideration in a timeframe that supports Elections BC’s implementation needs,” wrote attorney general David Eby, in a July 3 letter to Boegman.

“It should also be acknowledged that developing the necessary amendments is a technically complex project.”

Find the full report at elections.bc.ca/ docs/rpt/2018-CEO-Recommendations.pdf.

RMOW Q1 FINANCIALS PRESENTED Three months into the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s (RMOW) 2019 fiscal year, overall operating revenues were at six per cent and expenditures 24 per cent of their annual budgeted amounts, according to the RMOW’s First Quarter Financial Report, presented at the July 9 council meeting.

Those numbers compare to six per cent and 25 per cent at the same point of fiscal 2018.

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“First quarter tends to be our least active

quarter in regards to both revenue and project spending,” said director of finance Carlee Price, in a presentation to council.

“Expenditures are on a much more normal cadence and tend to flow fairly evenly throughout the year. As a result, you’ll see dislocations in the first quarter that tend to correct themselves as the year progresses.”

The RMOW’s investment income, meanwhile, was $276,607 (unaudited)— about 12 per cent of the total budgeted investment income for the year.

Investment income ranges widely yearto-year, Price said, noting that it has come in at between $1 million and $4 million in recent years.

“Variance is driven naturally by the size of our reserve balances, but more importantly by prevailing interest rates— 2018 was a notable year in that it was the first year since 2007 that we saw sustained, ongoing interest rate increases,” Price said.

“We’re much more likely now to experience a return to lower interest rates than rates that continue to move higher.

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Rise in bike thefts in last week, police say POLICE BRIEFS: MOTORCYCLE REPORTED STOLEN; IPAD GOES MISSING FROM WHISTLER MUSEUM

BY BRANDON BARRETT THE WHISTLER RCMP is reporting a recent increase in bike theft, with five bikes allegedly stolen over the course of two days last week.

Police were notified on July 11 that two bikes had gone missing from outside an apartment in the 6100 block of Eagle Ridge Crescent in Creekside. The bikes had been locked to a post outside the building with a heavy chain at 10:30 p.m. the night before, police said in a release.

When the owners returned at 1 p.m. the next day, they found the locks had been cut and the charcoal-coloured 2017 Norco Storm women’s mountain bike and the black and grey 2011 Remedy men’s mountain bike were gone.

At about 8:15 a.m. on July 12, police received another report of a missing bike from the same area of Creekside. The owner similarly reported that he had locked his bike up outside the night prior.

It’s described as a 2005 Giant AC bike that had seen some upgrades, police said.

Only hours later, police received another report of a missing bike, this time from the 4100 block of Village Gate

Boulevard. The owner told police he had left his bike unsecured in an area he felt was “out of the way” to find it missing when he returned approximately five minutes later.

The bike is described as an all-black, 10-year-old Norco mountain bike.

At 12:35 p.m. the same day, another bike was reported stolen from the 4500 block of Chateau Boulevard in the Upper Village. The theft is believed to have taken place sometime between 1 p.m. on July 11 and 9:30 a.m. the next morning.

It’s described as a blue and black men’s medium Giant Reign 2.

As always, the Whistler RCMP urges the public to not only ensure their bikes are secured, but also to record the model’s serial number and take photographs of the bike to assist in its recovery in the event it’s stolen.

The local detachment continues to work with Garage 529, “an online program designed to help owners register and keep track of their bikes, serial numbers and other pertinent information using social media to alert the community” if a bike is stolen. The program, created by former Microsoft executive J Allard in 2014, also allows users to register their bikes with a visible, tamper-proof decal.

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Police continue to investigate and ask anyone with information on the thefts to contact the Whistler RCMP at 604-9323044, or Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous.

IPAD REPORTED STOLEN FROM WHISTLER MUSEUM An iPad was reportedly stolen from the Whistler Museum and Archives this weekend, police said in a release.

Museum director Bradley Nichols said the 2012 model device was used to play films on the museum’s TV and contained several short cuts of historical films—the majority of which were backed up.

“One of the films wasn’t backed up, so we have to re-edit it, not a big deal.

But the software was a little older … than what we’re able to get on newer iPads, and even if we get the software, it doesn’t quite work,” said Nichols, who noted that the museum is looking into replacement software.

The iPad was reportedly stolen from an unlocked metal bracket sometime between 3:40 and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, police said. It may be engraved with “Whistler Museum & Archives” on

the back.

The Whistler RCMP continues to investigate and asks anyone who locates an abandoned iPad or has information on the alleged theft to contact the detachment at 604-932-3044, or Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous.

MOTORCYCLE REPORTED STOLEN FROM NORDIC Whistler police continue to investigate a report of a motorcycle stolen from Nordic last week, according to a release.

The registered owner of the bike said it was last seen on the evening of July 9 before noticing it missing on July 11.

It’s described as a black, 2015 model 250cc Suzuki GW motorcycle, with the license plate Y84418. There are also “notable scratches” on the left side of the bike, according to the owner.

“Police want to ensure that if you see the vehicle not to approach it or any person,” RCMP said in the release.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Whistler RCMP at 604932-3044, or Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or solvecrime.ca to remain anonymous. n

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Project explores geothermal potential near Mount Meager AS CANADA LOOKS TOWARDS RENEWABLE ENERGY, THE GARIBALDI GEOTHERMAL VOLCANIC BELT MIGHT HOLD A KEY

BY MEGAN LALONDE AS CANADA LOOKS towards new forms of renewable energy to help slow the pace of climate change, geothermal energy, where available, is worth exploring.

However, here in the Great White North, no electricity is currently being generated from geothermal power—despite the existence of a volcanic belt along B.C.’s South Coast.

But now, a team of researchers has set up shop at Mount Meager, a single volcano northwest of Pemberton, to assess just how much geothermal potential the region really has.

The overall goal of the Garibaldi Geothermal Volcanic Belt Assessment Project, a combined effort between Geoscience BC and the Geological Survey of Canada, is to reduce the exploration risk into this renewable energy source by increasing knowledge of what’s happening beneath the surface, said Dr. Stephen Grasby, a senior research scientist with

MEAGER MEETING Attendees showed up to the Pemberton & District Community Centre on Thursday, July 11, to hear Stephen Grasby, lead researcher on the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt Geothermal Assessment Project, talk about geothermal energy and the work researchers will be carrying out around Mount Meager this summer.

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the Geological Survey of Canada during an open house held at the Pemberton & District Community Centre on Thursday, July 11.

“If we want to encourage the use of one of the best forms of renewable power and clean energy in Canada, we have to make them look attractive to industry, and to do that, we have to reduce the risk of exploration,” he explained.

A team of 24 researchers, comprised of professors, post doctoral, PhD, masters and undergraduate students from six institutions are participating in the project.

In simple terms, geothermal energy uses steam, converted from hot water found deep in the Earth, to power a turbine, which then generates electricity, explained Grasby to the crowd of about 25 attendees.

It’s cleaner and more consistent compared to solar and wind power, operates at a high capacity, and, depending on the temperature of the resource, significantly cheaper.

“The higher the temperature of the resource, the lower the cost of the power it produces,” said Grasby. Particularly when the water collected is found to be 200 degrees Celsius or hotter, “You’re looking at very cheap power compared to other sources.”

With all those benefits, it should come as no surprise that this isn’t the first time geothermal potential has been explored around the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt.

Beginning in the mid-1970s, the Canadian government began investigating

alternative forms of energy, including through an active federal geothermal research program. One of the areas that program focused on was Mount Meager, where Natural Resources Canada joined forces with BC Hydro to drill a series of research wells, Grasby said.

While researchers discovered steam and were able to produce power, permeability was an issue. “They found hot water, up to 240 degrees Celsius—this is a world-class thermal resource that was discovered—but the problem was that the flow rate to the surface wasn’t high enough to justify the cost” of installing full geothermal power facilities, said Grasby.

“Canada has enormous [geothermal] potential, we’ve just been negligent in exploring for it and making use of this potential. It’s not that people haven’t tried over time, rather it’s just that there’s been a whole set of different barriers that have limited interest in exploring for geothermal in Canada,” he said.

But when researchers decided to revisit the West Coast’s geothermal potential by amalgamating prior data from a variety of sources, they found signs pointing towards “a map-able, permeable zone, that looks like it’s interconnected,” said Carlos Salas, executive vice president and chief scientific officer at Geoscience BC. “This myth [about a lack of water flow] that’s been perpetrated through history might not be true.”

To that end, the current project is consolidating the knowledge already collected

about geothermal potential underneath Mount Meager and looking to find out more with modern research techniques.

Those will include geological mapping— determining rock type, faults and folds that can show researchers where and when any volcanic events occurred—passive seismic scans to track the speed of earthquake waves deep inside of Mount Meager, magnetotellurics (or MT) surveys, where researchers bury magnetic field sensors and electrodes to measure magnetic and electric field variations, as well as a gravity survey to measure “minute changes” in gravity at different locations.

In addition to showing researchers how to find the permeable zones and hot water necessary to produce geothermal power, these research methods will function to help the project accomplish its goal of reducing exploration risk while painting a picture of what’s going on underneath Meager’s surface.

For example: where and at what depth the volcano’s magma chamber might be located. “[Mount Meager] is steaming today, we can see vents and steam, but no one even knows if [the chamber is] 10 kilometres deep or if it’s right near the surface and about to erupt,” Grasby said.

To that end, the project, “will help with understanding the geothermal side but it will also be invaluable for understanding some of the risks associated with living next to a volcano,” he added.

For more information about the project visit geosciencebc.com/projects/2018-004/. n

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Wildfire escape routes? There’s (almost) an app for that SCIENTISTS ARE USING CROWDSOURCED DATA TO HELP FIREFIGHTERS FLEE DANGEROUS FLAMES

BY KRISTA LANGLOIS IN 2013, when a wildfire changed tack and made a run for the town of Yarnell, Arizona, 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots hiked down from the fireline to try to save a few homes. As the blaze grew closer, the men were forced to flee to their safety zone, a ranch they thought was a 15-minute hike away. But thick chaparral slowed their progress, and flames overtook them before they reached the ranch. All 19 died.

Like Montana’s 1949 Mann Gulch Fire, which killed 13 firefighters, and Colorado’s 1994 South Canyon Fire, with 14 deaths, the Yarnell tragedy was complex. But in all three instances, the loss of life boiled down to two factors: The fire moved quicker than firefighters anticipated, and the firefighters themselves moved slower.

Since the Yarnell Hill Fire, scientists have become increasingly adept at predicting how fire moves across a given landscape.

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studying how humans navigate the same terrain, firefighters can still be caught offguard. Mickey Campbell, a geoscientist at Colorado’s Fort Lewis College, wondered: If Google Maps can tell us how long it will take to walk to the nearest grocery store, could he create something to help firefighters identify the best escape routes and predict how long it would take them to hike to safety?

Instead of factoring in traffic and stoplights, the algorithm would account for slope, vegetation and ground surface conditions.

And instead of being restricted to streets or trails, users would be shown a customized route on a topographic map.

This technology is still in the works, but after more than five years, Campbell and a team of researchers are now closing in on the science that will drive it.

The first step was modelling how quickly someone moves through the wilderness—a tricky proposition, it turns out. The most widely used formula was developed by a 19th-century Scottish mountaineer, who said you should budget one hour for every three horizontal miles (4.8 kilometres) you hike, and one more for every 2,000 feet (610 metres) of ascent. But in a field where one minute can mean the difference between life and death, Campbell wanted something considerably more accurate, based on more than one person’s experiences.

In 2016, he and two colleagues timed 31 participants as they hiked transects in

Utah, and measured how terrain, slope and vegetation influenced hiking speed. It was a good start—but Campbell dreamed of the kind of robust model that could only come from a sample size of thousands, covering all the terrain firefighters might encounter, from open scrublands to dense forest. One day, while hiking, he realized that such a data set was already at his fingertips: the social network Strava, which 36 million people worldwide use to track trail runs and hikes via their mobile phones’ GPS. “We thought, if there’s any way to tap into this massive database, we could potentially get a whole new perspective on the relationship between landscape conditions and how people move through the environment,” Campbell said.

Together with a team that included Bret Butler—a U.S. Forest Service engineer responsible for some of the most significant advances in wildland fire safety—Campbell analyzed 421,000 individual Strava records, then used the data to create a model that predicts how long it will take the average person to travel a specific route along a specific slope. The results were published in the peerreviewed journal Applied Geography in May. Campbell is now refining the model by testing how hiking speed is affected by firefighters’ heavy packs, fire-retardant uniforms and unique fitness levels.

Once that’s done, the Google Maps-style algorithm will be added to an app already

being developed by the Forest Service—the Wildfire Safety Evaluator, or WiSE, which will be released later this summer and won’t require a cellphone signal to use. The first version of WiSE will help firefighters calculate how big their safety zone needs to be based on current weather, fire and terrain conditions; Campbell’s mapping component will come later.

Mike Benefield, a retired wildland firefighter and manager, is skeptical that firefighters would be likely to whip out phones with a wildfire bearing down. Still, many wildland firefighters already carry phones into the field, and Benefield agrees that the technology has potential. Rather than firefighters using it in the field, for instance, managers working from a base in town could use the app and radio the information to crews. The technology might also help search and rescue professionals estimate how long it will take to reach an injured person and the best way to get there and back again.

And despite the technology’s limitations, giving firefighters a tool to help guide them to safety could save lives.

“We’ve got these really powerful computers in our pockets,” Butler said. “I think we should use them.”

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BY ALLEN BEST allen.best@comcast.net VAIL PASS, COLO.—In the late 1990s, people concerned about wildlife mortality took to calling Interstate 70 the Berlin Wall to wildlife in Colorado. They had hard evidence for the name.

In 1999, lynx were reintroduced into Colorado, at locations in the San Juan Mountains. On a hot summer day just a few months later, one of them was squashed on I-70 near the summit of Vail Pass. It had wandered several hundred kilometres north, but it could not get across the freeway.

In 2004, a wolf had wandered south from Wyoming across the Red Desert and several mountain ranges. Once in Colorado it could not get across I-70. Its carcass was found near Idaho Springs. It was the first confirmed wolf in Colorado in decades.

Now come new efforts to continue to create both overpasses and underpasses on Vail Pass.

On the west side of Vail Pass, wildlife mitigation will be included in plans for building 16 kilometres of auxiliary lanes between Vail and the summit of the pass.

John Kronholm, a design team manager for the Colorado Department of Transportation, said discussion with stakeholders has settled on two larger underpasses—for deer, elk, and moose—and several smaller underpasses, such as for lynx. The science behind what will work best continues to evolve, said Kronholm, but the underpasses range from simple corrugated metal arches to concrete boxes.

The environmental assessment will be wrapped up next spring, he said, but nothing will be final until both C-DOT and the Federal Highway Administration sign off on the plans. But funding is another matter. It’s behind several other even more expensive projects planned to increase the capacity of I-70 between Denver and Summit County.

East of the summit of Vail Pass, one overpass and two underpasses have been identified as necessary to provide landscape connectivity for a breeding population of lynx as well as other species. The structures, if built, would be on the west-bound lanes, as the east-bound lanes have several broad spans, essentially bridges, that allow wildlife to pass underneath.

Vail Pass has been identified as a high priority by Summit County Safe Passages, a coalition of local, state, and federal agencies, plus private companies and environmental and other advocacy organizations.

Julia Kintsch, a consulting conservation biologist, says preliminary engineering and cost estimates will likely begin before summer’s end. That work will be paid for with US$190,000 in funding from Vail Resorts and Arapahoe Basin (all Mountain News funds are in U.S. dollars). The two ski area operators had been required to pay

for wildlife mitigation projects relative to impacts caused by their terrain expansions, in the case of Vail Resorts for its expansion at Breckenridge.

As on the west side of Vail Pass, no money has been allocated for construction.

However, Kintsch points to the partnerships with Summit County Safe Passages as foundational for future work. The diversity of government and non-government partners “can really accelerate these types of projects,” she said.

Highway 9 between Silverthorne and Kremmling provides an example of partnerships at work. The Colorado Department of Transportation wanted to straighten and widen a 17-kilometre segment of the highway between Kremmling and Green Mountain Reservoir.

It’s a valley thick with sagebrush and large populations of mule deer and occasionally elk during winter.

Lingering memories of a 1985 accident were a motivation for the highway upgrade. A pickup driving on the twolane highway swerved—to avoid hitting a deer, the driver said—and smacked headon into the compact car carrying Gene and Mimi Ritschard. The couple, who lived on a ranch along the Colorado River, had been driving home from a water meeting. They died instantly.

Paul Jones, the wealthy owner of the Blue Valley Ranch, near where the tragedy occurred, donated $1 million to get the planning and fundraising going. The Colorado Department of Transportation itself said the money had to come from elsewhere.

Jones donated another $4 million and other private citizens donated $2.1 million, Grand County gave $3.1 million, and other local governments—Kremmling, Silverthorne, and Summit County—added $360,000.

This produced two overpasses, five underpasses, tall fences to funnel the deer to the crossing structures, and other infrastructure.

Evidence has been accumulating of the success. In the five years before 2015, when the structures were mostly installed, roadside surveys revealed an average 56.4 carcasses per year. Since then, the surveys have yielded six carcasses per year.

With those and other statistics in store, Summit County Safe Passages approached the Summit County commissioners with a proposal. Safe Passages has identified two more crossings on Highway 9 in addition to the work on the east side of Vail Pass as high priorities. One overpass would be between Green Mountain Reservoir and Silverthorne, and the other between Breckenridge and Hoosier Pass. Both would benefit deer, elk, moose, and other large animals.

Kate Berg, a senior planner for Summit County, said the goal of a resolution proposed for adoption by the commissioners would be to incorporate the critical wildlife passages into the county master plan and other documents. n

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All parties should have policies to protect life-sustaining air, water, soil and biodiversity and to encourage renewable energy. Those of us who prioritize these factors are not like opera, rodeo or car-racing buffs, yet that’s how we’re often perceived.

In November 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a special report, a gauntlet thrown to challenge all humanity.

If we don’t reduce fossil fuel use by almost half by 2030 and 100 per cent by midcentury, climate chaos could destroy the underpinnings of civilization, including food and agriculture, coastal communities, ocean productivity and the global economy.

This is not a Green issue; it’s an urgent challenge confronting all people. We can’t ignore it as we head toward a federal election on October 21.

Global warming affects everything and everyone. United Nations groups dealing

disease, malaria, Zika and dengue. A recent report in The Lancet points to the urgent health consequences of climate change.

In Canada, where temperatures are rising at twice the global average rate, we’re already experiencing impacts: shorter outdoor hockey and skiing seasons; forest infestations of pests like the mountain pine beetle; vanishing glaciers that feed watersheds; loss of Arctic sea ice on which animals like seals and polar bears depend; extinction of populations of temperaturesensitive salmon like sockeye; increasing ocean acidity that inhibits shellfish growth; destruction of park ecosystems; explosive growth in rat and poison ivy populations; extended prairie droughts; deaths from heat stroke; huge fires; massive floods…

Canada’s recently revised food guide acknowledges climate impacts. In a radical departure from the meat- and dairydominated guides of the past, it indicates that a primarily plant-based diet is not only better for our health but reduces the risk of climate change.

Global warming affects almost everything in our lives and the biosphere.

It’s not a special interest touted by enviros or the Green Party. It’s a crisis for all humanity. The bar set by the IPCC report is challenging, made worse in Canada by almost a decade under a government that didn’t prioritize climate change. If we accept the goal of a 45-per-cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, we have to start on it immediately and on an enormous scale. This is a challenge for us all and must be the highest priority for every party. We shouldn’t let any candidate for office avoid discussing climate risks.

Canada’s recently revised food guide acknowledges climate impacts.

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with immigrants and refugees worldwide can’t cope with the masses of people leaving their homelands. As ocean levels rise and flood heavily populated areas; heat waves, drought and weakening monsoons destroy agriculture; pest outbreaks ravage forests; and changing ocean currents and temperatures transform marine ecosystems, tens of millions of people will be forced to seek liveable asylum. Climate change and its solutions must be addressed by all those concerned about immigration and refugees. The repercussions for Oxfam, Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International and so many other organizations will amplify in coming years.

For years, medical professionals and health organizations have warned that climate change will exacerbate consequences such as cancer, heart disease, respiratory problems and spread of illnesses like Lyme

The U.S. response to the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was not weakened by partisan bickering or debate over how serious the consequences would be, how much could be afforded or how the response would affect the economy. The country was united in its resolve to win the war. That’s how we have to respond to the greatest threat to survival humankind has faced.

Once the challenge is seized, opportunities will open up as we transform society’s energy foundation. As U.S. author and business consultant James Womack said, “Commitment unlocks the doors of imagination, allows vision and gives us the right stuff to turn our dreams into reality.”

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ODD JOB

A sustainable developer MARK ABMA picks me up in a Tesla for the drive to Loggers Lofts, his new downtown Squamish development nearing completion.

Ever the Earth-child, Abma is barefoot and shirtless on this sweltering day. With his long, blond top-knot brushing the shaved side of his head, he fiddles with the TV-sized computer console as the car hums silently to

BY LESLIE ANTHONY life. It’s like being chauffered by some forest sprite from the future.

The future is actually a comfortable place for Abma, whose long pro-ski career has always seen him with eyes on the horizon. One of the first to bring serious terrain-park trickery to a big-mountain environment, Abma riveted skiers’ attention with both film exploits and a sustainableminded approach to life in general. Always a man with a mission—whether driving to Alaska in a veggie-oil-fuelled truck, erecting a geodesic dome, or converting an antique snowcat for cross-country travel—his latest is Elevation Collective, as one of a troika of visionaries looking to design and build creative, sustainable developments that will improve lives and communities. Along with friend Jimmy King and architect Chris Hunter, Abma seems to have achieved that with Loggers Lofts.

When I see the sleek, four-storey duplex on Loggers Lane at the rear of a lot whose historic frontage still hugs Cleveland Avenue, I wonder if Squamish is ready

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for the kind of smart, multi-use urban chic now infilling the cores of Canada’s largest cities. But with the town growing in a dozen directions, and ideas of how we work, live and play undergoing tectonic shifts, I conclude—as did the boys—that Squamish is ready for anything. If these are the problems of our times, Elevation Collective looks to be part of the solution.

Abma had been scouting Squamish property as the residential market peaked at prohibitive, but saw commercially zoned property as still relatively affordable. “I found this lot and asked Jimmy if he wanted to partner,” he explains. “It was zoned mixed use, so at first we thought about back-building with shipping containers, but soon realized that was too much of an experiment.”

They were introduced to Chris Hunter, like-minded on sustainability, efficiency

space, or various combinations thereof, topped by a patio and living roof with 330-degree views to major peaks, Shannon Falls and Howe Sound, with a pop-up area for vents and solar mechanics.

Applying experience with passive buildings, Hunter incorporated efficiencies and details like toilet tanks in walls and recessed appliances. Highly customized kitchens include counters of PaperStone®, made from recycled paper and a nonpetroleum resin. A cross-ventilated design features heat pumps, sliding doors, and high-efficiency aluminum windows. The advanced Swedish wall system has an R-value double that required putting the building 10 years ahead of code. Then there’s the Tesla—which belongs to the Strata, available for tenants and powered in part by the building’s wind and solar fittings.

Smart buildings don’t come cheap. The

“There’s a fine line between being a disruptor and being amenable to what’s going on; hopefully we’ve struck that balance.”

- JIMMY KING

and community, and having fortuitously built on a similarly narrow (less than eight metres) lot in Vancouver’s Chinatown. An aficionado of the more-with-less design sensibilities of Scandinavia, Hunter had a solid idea for vertical innovation: commercial space below a six-room configuration designed to be as flexible and multi-purposed as possible: two rooms per level with stairs and bathrooms between, which could be offices, bedrooms, living

reality of innovation is plenty of up-front soft costs before shovels get in the ground.

“If you’re on the leading edge, you’re on the bleeding edge,” says Jimmy. “There’s a fine line between being a disruptor and being amenable to what’s going on; hopefully we’ve struck that balance.”

Adds Abma: “Banks will help to a certain amount per square foot.

“But beyond that you’re reliant on grants; municipalities can have incentives,

but there aren’t many in Squamish yet.

In the end the banks saw value, and the district might use it as a case study—both as an urban infill project and implementation of car-sharing.”

And what has this all meant for Abma?

After ski season, forgoing his Pemberton home for a couch in Squamish, pitching in where he can—painting, picking up a free load of used interlocking stones from the RMOW, welding steel planters with his dad, and… driving writers around in the Tesla.

Now 2.5 years into it, Loggers Lofts are ready for occupancy. But even that will be flexible, incorporating nightly rentals and curated outdoor experiences with local tour operators. The ride company Shred Shuttle will run both YVR-to-Squamish and Squamishto-Whistler services for snow-riding and mountain biking, and Loggers Lofts location provides quick access to the area’s watersports, climbing, hiking, and skiing. Down the road, Elevation Collective hopes to roll out similar models in other cities.

Being first down any progressive path means battling orthodoxy, but once people are on board, a next project is inevitably both smoother and better. “We’re looking at a 14,000 sq. ft. mixed-use development called The Latitude,” enthuses Abma.

“Increasing our solar by 800 per cent and incorporating geothermal got the province’s attention; it selected us as a finalist in a comp that funded the design and allowed us to proceed with energy modelling.”

With cruise-ship apartment blocks going up and urban revitalization projects like this, Loggers Lane is shedding its image as a post-industrial back alley. “Sustainability,” says Abma. “It’s the future.”

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FEATURE STORY

By Brandon Barrett, with Joel Barde, Braden Dupuis and Dan Falloon Photos by Brad Kasselman www.coastphoto.com

In many ways, Pemberton is the best parts of two seemingly disparate worlds.

Pembertonians take pride in the community’s small-town feel, while taking full advantage of the abundance of awe-inspiring natural and recreational opportunities—without the gobs of visitors that clog neighbouring Whistler.

This fine-tuned balance between farm town and recreational hub is a recurring theme year in and year out of Pique’s Best of Pemberton readers’ poll. Voters continue to appreciate the neighbourhood haunts and watering holes that make up the fabric of the community, while recognizing the change the town is undergoing.

There’s plenty worth celebrating in the Spud Valley—and the list just keeps growing. You’ll notice a few changes to Best of Pemberton this year. Along with adding several new categories—including the inaugural Environmental section— we’ve decided to profile a handful of winners from each section to give you greater insight into what makes Pemberton tick.

A big thanks to everyone who took time to cast their votes this year, and a heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and runners-up. Until next year!

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FAVOURITE PEMBERTONIAN:

BOB MENZEL It was a repeat win for Pemberton’s favourite resident, Bob Menzel, who exemplifies the cowboy culture that has defined the community for generations as a horse breeder and trapper, as well as the man behind the family-run Adventures on Horseback. (See profile on page 33.)

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GRAHAM TURNER In another repeat of last year, Pemberton BMX founder and Pemberton Chamber of Commerce president Graham Turner was named the community’s favourite

volunteer—and with good reason.

Turner had dedicated countless hours to building the sport of BMX locally, helping with track maintenance, organizing race nights, and taking care of marketing, although it’s a role he says he is planning to step back from with his kids no longer racing competitively.

Turner is in his third year at the helm of Pemberton’s Chamber of Commerce, steering the ship of a community that continues to evolve at a breakneck pace.

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And if the Canada Day long weekend was any indication, there’s a strong chance overcrowding at Joffre Lakes could remain in the headlines into next year. BC Parks rolled out its new visitor strategy over the national holiday weekend, which saw shuttle buses ferrying visitors from the trailhead to Duffey Lake Park and back contend with delays. There were even reports of verbal abuse towards parks stewards after frustrations mounted.

Coming in second was this winter’s CLOSURE OF THE FRIENDSHIP TRAIL BRIDGE , followed by a story in May about CALLS FROM

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MOST DUBIOUS DECISION MADE BY COUNCIL

ADD PARKING LOT TO FOUGBERG PARK Parking, always a contentious issue in the Sea to Sky, was at the centre of what Pembertonians deemed the Most Dubious Decision Made by Council in 2019. In February, Village of Pemberton (VOP) officials gave the go-ahead to a 16-car parking lot on a section of Fougberg Park adjacent to a nearby Rona store—a decision that was opposed by Councillor Amica Antonelli, who doesn’t believe Pemberton has a parking problem.

“I see this as us using our very limited resource—of Village of Pemberton land—to provide a private business with parking,” she said at the time.

Perhaps appropriately so for such a “dubious” category, the VOP’s moratorium, from last December, PAVING THE WAY FOR RETAIL CANNABIS SALES, came in second, while the Village’s later decision, in March, TO APPROVE PUFF N’ STUFF , the community’s second pot shop, came in third.

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A bridge between eras ith yet another win in the favourite Pembertonian category, Bob Menzel is humble when hearing of his widespread popularity, attributing it to his friendly attitude and deep roots in the community.

“I pretty much say good morning to everybody—strangers and local people alike,” says Menzel. “That’s part of it I guess.”

While Pemberton increasingly has an international feel—with new residents drawn by its stunning beauty and endless opportunities to recreate, not to mention realatively affordable housing—Menzel is Pemberton through and through.

The 70 year old was born here, and his father’s family moved to the area back in the 1930s.

A horse breeder, backcountry trapper and former logger, Menzel has run guided trailriding company Adventures on Horseback, along with his family, for the past 30 years.

Over the years, Menzel has had a front-row seat for the evolution of Pemberton, from a frontier-type town to what it is today.

“Basically, we’ve gone from horse trails to bike trails,” he says.

While expressing satisfaction with the direction of the community, he does have one concern: “A lot of people don’t like horse shit, so that don’t help—even though they don’t mind it on their food,” he says, with a chuckle, referring to its fertilizing properties.

Menzel continues to fish and hunt, recently returning from a hunting trip to Bridge River.

“When I was a kid, we could bring our guns to school, and go hunting after school,” he recalls.

Some people would even keep their guns in their locker, so they could go duck hunting on the way home.

“It’s a whole different world!” reflects Menzel.

Over the years, Menzel has taken great joy in his relationship with the Lil’wat Nation.

“The people who taught me everything, when it came to logging, were Lil’wat people,” says Menzel. “I was the only white man in the crew.”

On the other end of the spectrum, residents applauded the VOP’s move to amend a

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LIFESTYLE We’re not quite sure the laidback albeit active lifestyle of Pemberton constitutes a trend per se, but it earned enough votes to nearly double the second-place finisher, BIKING, which, let’s face it, is another pursuit that’s been around Spud Valley for long enough to no longer be called a trend.

Pemberton’s HOMEY SENSE OF COMMUNITY wound up in third.

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IT’S BORING

The 17-kilometre strip of farmland known as Pemberton Meadows isn’t technically a neighbourhood, but it still holds a firm place in the history and hearts of the community. The area is where the Lil’wat people had settled primarily before being relocated to the Mount Currie reserve. Today, Pemberton Meadows is the agricultural epicentre of town—not to mention the host of Pemberton’s perennial favourite event, the Slow Food Cycle.

THE GLEN grabbed second slot this year, with MOUNT CURRIE coming in third.

Pemberton is anything but boring, at least according to the voters who selected the town’s impression as a sleepy bedroom community as its most common myth.

In close second was the myth that “EVERYONE IS A REDNECK,” followed in short order by the belief that “HOUSING IS MORE AFFORDABLE THAN WHISTLER.” MOST DESIRABLE AMENITY MISSING FROM PEMBERTON

SWIMMING POOL Yes,

Pembertonians

In the news t was another busy year for Village of Pemberton (VOP) council.

But readers selected BC Parks’ new Joffre Lakes Provincial Park visitor-management strategy as the major story of the year. After years of heavy visitation (and issues related to littering and illegal parking), the agency plans to better manage the crowds through increased staffing, a shuttle bus, and increased enforcement of illegal parking.

“There is concern that this beautiful resource is getting damaged and overused,” says VOP Mayor Mike Richman, explaining why he thinks the story was selected as especially important.

“We’ve all travelled the Duffey Lake Road, and we know what that can be like … There are some

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of crystalline lakes to enjoy in the summertime, but sometimes you just want to take a dip in the comfort of a heated, chlorinated swimming pool. Is that so wrong?

Scores of readers once again picked a swimming pool as the amenity they’d most like to see in town, and given the number of young families Pemberton now counts, there’s no question why.

An ICE RINK came in a distant second this year, with “MORE RESTAURANTS” rounding out the list.

Pembertonians weren’t choosy when picking where to while away the day after a night of inebriation: The lake, any lake, will suffice.

And in a town that loves to party, it’s a good thing Pemberton has plenty of lakes to choose from.

In a tie for second, Pemberton chose a pair of classic local spots to nurse that hangover: MILE ONE EATING HOUSE and THE PONY. Home was a close third.

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Tourism to Pemberton has been on the upswing in recent years, but locals still appreciate that there are less—far less— visitors than its tourist-laden neighbour to the south.

In a similar vein, Pemberton’s TIGHTKNIT SENSE OF COMMUNITY was a close second for voters deciding what separates it from Whistler, while the “FRIENDLY PEOPLE” came in third.

There is no shortage of options when it comes to family fun in the Spud Valley, but in Pemberton, two wheels are king.

Voters chose biking once again as their favourite family activity, and with more than 160 trails, there is a route for everyone.

Alternatively, you could ditch the bike and head out of two feet, with HIKING taking second place, and the always-popular ONE MILE LAKE coming in third.

significant safety concerns” The award for “most dubious” council decision went to VOP officials’ go-ahead, in February, to the development of a 16-car parking lot on a section of Fougberg Park—a decision that struck many locals as shortsighted and a waste of limited public space.

The proposal—which is supported by some downtown business owners concerned with the loss of parking related to the downtown enhancement project—still has to go through the public consultation process, says Richman.

“No major decision has been made on [the parking lot],” he adds. “[We] will go through a public consultation process before anything is done on it.”

According to readers, the “best” VOP council decision was its choice to amend its comprehensive zoning bylaw last summer.

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In its original form, the draft bylaw would have impacted automotive repair shop Blacks Hot Wheels and ATV sales and repair shop Valley Chainsaw Recreational Ltd. They would have been considered “legal nonconforming,” meaning they could operate and even sell the business to another owner, but could lose their “legal non-conforming” status if they were to cease operations for six months or more or if their respective buildings were destroyed beyond 75 per cent of their value.

The decision to amend the bylaw came after a wellattended public hearing on the bylaw and a petition that received over 1,400 signatures.

Richman says that the result, the amendment, “proves that the system works.”

“That’s why we go through these processes, is to hear from the public,” he says.

- Joel Barde

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The Vanessa Stark dynasty continues.

An artist whose impact can be felt just as strongly in Whistler as in her home of Pemberton, Stark’s unmistakable landscape and wildlife paintings can be found everywhere from farmers’ markets to upscale galleries, from street banners to ski topsheets. (See profile on page 37.)

This is the third year in a row she’s won this category.

Landscape painter KAREN LOVE reclaimed second spot this year, with jeweller NATALIE LIVERMORE earning enough votes for third.

Pemberton loves to rock, and its most recognizable band is happy to oblige.

Country rockers Dakota Pearl continue to build on their momentum after their 2018 win in this category. Last year also saw the addition of drummer Dean Feser, who some will remember from Whistler band The Railtown Prophets. At the moment, the band continues to tour, and the first single and accompanying music video, “Nothing to Lose,” off their upcoming EP is due out next week. (See profile on page 69.)

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The Hairfarmers was second, while THE COURAGEOUS MOUNTAIN RANGERS cracked the list in third.

FAVOURITE LOCAL WRITER

LISA RICHARDSON It’s fair to say the Pique newsroom has a bit of a journalism crush on Lisa Richardson, the perennial winner of this category for more than a decade.

A sought-after freelancer who also pens Pique’s biweekly column, “Velocity Project,” Richardson writes with such a finely honed authenticity and profound empathy for her subjects that it’s hard not to envy her

prodigious talents. It surely doesn’t hurt that she is also one of Pemberton’s most vocal and eloquent champions.

Business writer and owner of her own PR company, BLAIR KAPLAN moved up to second place this year, while fourth-generation farmer ANNA HELMER, who self-published A Farmer’s Guide to Farmers’ Markets last year, claimed the third spot.

FAVOURITE FIRST NATIONS ARTIST

LEVI NELSON It was a repeat win for Levi Nelson in the second year of this category. A Lil’wat painter that blends traditional First Nations

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‘Little pieces of soul’ anessa Stark, Pemberton’s Favourite Artist for four years running, isn’t one to turn down a job. But as her boldly coloured paintings continue to be in such high demand—Nes’ long list of commissions includes Whistler Blackcomb, Volcom and Prior Snowboards & Skis—Stark is starting to take more time for her own artistic pursuits.

“I don’t necessarily know (what I want to do), but I definitely want to go forward. I want to do more of my own pieces and I really do enjoy sharing art with people, so I enjoy doing live art,” she says, highlighting the 3D chalk art she often does during the summer in Whistler. “As long as you’re moving forward and you’re going the way the current is pushing you, it’s going to take you to a good spot.”

Stark is a passionate snowboarder who has long drawn inspiration from the natural wonders of Pemberton and the Sea to Sky—a visual feast for any artist.

“It’s just mind-blowing,” she says. “You leave your house on your mountain bike and go up the mountain and have these incredible views—you’re surrounded by nature and woods. It’s pretty unbelievable. I do try to remember it and appreciate it and take moments to remember how lucky I am to live here.”

Mostly self-taught, Stark says her unmistakable aesthetic—typically landscapes and wildlife painted in a swirling, almost psychedelic style—comes primarily from her subconscious.

“I’ve always had a really intuitive style. I’ve only ever had my own style; I’ve never tried to imitate anyone else,” she says. “With intuitive painting, it goes into you and comes back out. It’s like you’re putting a little piece of yourself into all the (work). I let mine happen in a really natural way so it’s got my little pieces of soul in it.”

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Candid camera mie LeBlanc, Pemberton’s Favourite Photographer for 2019, draws her inspiration from a simple yet powerful source.

“Happiness,” she says. “That sounds so cheesy, but just that candid moment of pure joy that people have is really exciting to be able to see.”

The born-and-raised Pembertonian now splits her time between Spud Valley and New Westminster, where she works as a teacher, but keeps busy in the summertime shooting (mostly weddings) exclusively in Pemberton.

LeBlanc’s history in the community is what enables her to gain her clients’ trust on what is often the most important day of their lives.

“There’s a lot of trust there because I know where we live and how to find the best locations that really accommodate peoples’ needs,” she explains. “They know I’m not going to put them on the spot and make them do anything cheesy. We’re going to have a really natural experience, essentially.”

It doesn’t hurt that LeBlanc get to bring out her clients’ beauty in a way they don’t always recognize on their own.

“To have people appreciate their own beauty, when they see the photos and they’re like, ‘Oh, I look good.’ Yeah, you do. That’s really satisfying and is definitely a motivator for me,” she adds.

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style with a more contemporary, urban aesthetic, Nelson is no stranger to accolades, having won the 2018 IDEA Art Award, which got his work featured in UBC’s gallery.

He was also commissioned earlier this year to feature two brightly coloured pieces in the Woodland Cree style, Medicine Man Summoning the Spirits and Creatures of Land & Water, on banners along Portage Road, part of the Pemberton’s ongoing downtown enhancement.

Lil’wat carver REDMOND EDMONDS was second, with weaver VERA EDMONDS in third.

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AMIE LEBLANC It’s a first-time win for born-and-raised Pembertonian Amie LeBlanc, a wedding and lifestyle photographer. (See profile above.)

A graduate of the Alberta College of Art and Design, LeBlanc has been capturing “I do’s” since 2012.

She edged out second-place finisher,

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landscape photographer (and owner of Mount Currie Coffee Co.) CHRIS ANKENY by just one vote this year, while the alwaysprolific founder of Sea to Sky Photography, TOSHI KAWANO, was in third.

BEST CULTURAL EVENT

SLOW FOOD CYCLE SUNDAY There is perhaps no event that better encapsulates the Pemberton lifestyle than Slow Food Cycle Sunday, a celebration of biking, farm-to-table cuisine, and homemade arts and crafts.

Heading into its 15th year this August, Slow Food Cycle is a 40-kilometre bike trip up and down Pemberton Meadows Road, with attendees going at their own pace and choosing which farms to stop at along the way, where they can sample food and bevvies and purchase art.

The LIL’WAT NATION RODEO AND POWWOW edged out Pemberton’s COMMUNITY BARN DANCE for second.

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It was another runaway win in this category for Pemberton’s Favourite Realtor, Danielle Menzel, which, given her history in the community, should come as no great shock.

(See profile on page 40.)

The daughter of another favourite Pembertonian, Bob Menzel, Danielle is a fourth-generation local and former president of the Pemberton Chamber of Commerce.

Two fellow Whistler Real Estate Co. realtors join Menzel in the Top 3: LISA HILTON in second and ERIN MCCARDLE STIEL in third.

its claim as a key driver of tourism to the Spud Valley, as well as being a devoted community partner.

Featuring a selection of roomy suites, an array of amenities, including massage services, pool and hot tub, fitness studio and café, the lodge is consistently ranked as the best play to stay in town. It is also part of several local initiatives, supporting the Pemberton Animal Well-Being Society, Cops for Cancer and the Pemberton Food Bank.

The JOFFRE CREEK CABINS, a pair of beautiful log cabins nestled into the forest about 20 minutes from Pemberton, snuck into second place by just two votes over the LONGHOUSE B&B.

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category continues in 2019.

There is perhaps no better example of blending agriculture, tourism and downright tasty food than 24-hectare farm, which welcomes visitors year-round to experience everything from fruit picking, horse-drawn carriage rides, and one of the best breakfasts in town.

ROOTDOWN ORGANIC FARM moved up to second place this year, with HELMER’S ORGANIC FARM falling close behind in third.

FAVOURITE HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDER

PEMBERTON MEDICAL CLINIC It was a narrow win for perennial Favourite Health Service Provider, the Pemberton Medical Clinic.

The family practice clinic offers a range of medical services, including physicals, pre- and

post-natal care, X-ray, and specialist referrals.

MUNROE CHIROPRACTIC returned in second, with PEMBERTON VALLEY WELLNESS rounding out the list.

FAVOURITE WELLNESS/FITNESS SERVICE

KUFUKA FITNESS Kufuka Fitness is the repeat winner in this category and has gained Pembertonians’ appreciation through its two boutique studios located in the heart of town.

Offering both private training and group “Kollektiv” classes, there should be something for every kind of gym rat at Kufuka, from kickboxing, spin, yoga, barre and even preand post-natal personal sessions.

EVERGREEN FITNESS & YOGA joins the list in second this year, with KULA WELLNESS CENTRE returning in third.

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Farming excellence ore than a century after a 16-year-old W.M. Miller left Scotland to start a farm in the Pemberton Valley, his great-grandchildren continue to find new ways to work the land.

And with The Beer Farmers—Pemberton’s best new business in 2019, according to Pique readers—the whole family is in on the fun.

“We’re four generations of people that have been living here and farming here, and making a go of it, and now we have the brewery, which is a super family endeavour,” says co-owner Will Miller.

“My mom’s the brewer, my dad’s the farmer, and I have [myself] and four brothers all run the brewery and the bar, so it’s kinda fun to be bringing some more energy back into a farm that’s had a lot of different life cycles.”

The community has responded in the microbrewery’s first year (The Beer Farmers also took first for Best Beer Selection, and came second for Best Patio), in turn, adding some energy of their own to the farm.

“It’s been a lot of fun,” Miller says. “It’s nice to get people out on this side of town, and engaging with some of the history of Pemberton.”

Historically, there hasn’t been a ton of meeting spots for farmers in the valley, or opportunities for social gatherings, he adds.

“Especially growing up in the Meadows, you just stayed on your farm all summer and worked. You barely ever saw anyone, right?” Miller says.

“So now, it’s kind of fun to have a community gathering area. You get to see a lot of people, and it’s been really nice.”

As for that beer selection, Miller says the family is fortunate to be a little out of the way, where it can get away with “classic, approachable, well-done beers.”

“If you’re in a busier, more beer-type place, you kinda get caught up in the arms race of crazy this, crazy that to stand out,” he says.

“There’s nothing wrong with a beer-flavoured beer, and I think it’s been fun that we can allow that to become part of our identity.”

After such resounding success in its first year, what’s on tap for Year 2?

“We’re not trying to take over the world or anything like that,” Miller says.

“We’re just trying to get our operations running smooth and keep it a family business, and keep it unique and special.

“We’re not trying to be the next big thing or anything like that.”

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Home sweet home ince taking home the honours of favourite realtor for the first time in Best of Pemberton 2010, Danielle Menzel has won the category every year but one (in 2015, when she had her son and took some time off)—but she’s still not taking the community’s appreciation for granted.

“I don’t ever expect to actually win again … There’s so many great realtors,” she says.

“I’m always surprised when I do.”

While she can’t say exactly why she’s proven so dominant in the category since setting out on her own in 2008, it might be her decision to focus solely on Pemberton, or her deep roots in the community (her father Bob Menzel is a perennial winner of the Favourite Pembertonian category as well).

“It’s where I grew up, and it’s a place that I really believe in, so it’s easy for me to focus on it and sell Pemberton,” she says.

“My family has been here awhile, so I can dig a lot of different people for information. There are a lot of people I can consult to get information that you can’t just find looking up.”

Her most valuable source might just be her father, who can fill in the historical gaps of the valley for Menzel in terms of things like flooding and land use.

“He’s a wealth of information,” she says. “I don’t know what I’d do without him.”

Selling real estate in Pemberton has been “a rollercoaster, like everywhere else” over the past decade, Menzel says.

“I started when it was really tough. It was 2008, so the market had just crashed,” she recalls, adding that while BEST NEW BUSINESS

THE BEER FARMERS It turns out Pemberton loves its suds.

For the second year in a row, a craft brewer took home the award for Best New Business. Following in the Pemberton Brewing Company’s footsteps in 2019 are The Beer Farmers, a farm brewery that is one of B.C.’s only beer makers’ growing its own hops and barley, bolstered by the Miller family’s generations-long experience working the land. (See profile on page 39.)

TOWN SQUARE, a full-service restaurant, caterer and food truck that draws inspiration from the abundance of ingredients available in the Pemberton

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the past few years have been “really crazy,” the market is starting to even out again.

“It’s more of a balanced market … We’re getting back to having more listings and a little less demand, so it’s a nice little change from the pace that we had before,” she says.

“I like to work with buyers, so it gives them a little bit more breathing room … The last few years were really

Valley, earned second, with BACKCOUNTRY MOTORSPOTS, a dealership specializing in almost anything on wheels, came in third.

BEST BUILDING/ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

FITZGERALD BUILDING COMPANY Fitzgerald Building Company specializes in high-performance homes and commercial projects, serving Pemberton as well as the rest of the Sea to Sky. Founded in 2011 by Tom Fitzgerald, the company prides itself on maintaining open lines of communication, using cloud-based project management services to keep clients

stressful for them, and so it’s giving them a bit of a break.”

While her advice for buyers right now is that they still have to jump on properties they want, “you do have the time to look around and get a feel for what’s out there,” Menzel says.

“You don’t have to jump on the first thing you see, which is what’s been happening the last couple of years.”

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up to date in real time. and its Pembertonbased factory came in close second this year, while NEW LEAF CONTRACTING wasn’t far behind in third.

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AC PETROLEUM It turns out Pembertonians have plenty of opinions on their favourite local gas station, AC Petroleum, which garnered an abundance of votes in this category.

The locally owned company delivers fuel and propane to both residential and commercial customers across the corridor and the Lower Mainland.

Not too far behind in second was the while the LIL’WAT GAS STATION took third.

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BEST WEDDING VENUE

BIG SKY GOLF CLUB The breathtaking views of Big Sky aren’t just reserved for golfers.

Big Sky Golf Club sits in the shadow of majestic Mount Currie, and provides the perfect backdrop for a day of matrimonial bliss. It repeats this year as Pemberton’s Best Wedding Venue.

Another impossibly scenic venue, RIVERLAND’S RED BARN, placed second, with NORTH ARM FARM bringing up the rear.

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BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT

BARN NORK Barn Nork has quickly moved to the top of locals’ restaurant recommendation list since opening in Mount Currie three years ago—and with good reason. The family-run establishment prides itself on its attention to detail, dishing out the best Thai food you’ll find in the Sea to Sky—and maybe even the province.

This is the second year in a row Barn Nork has taken home Best Overall Restaurant. (See profile below.)

Another adored local spot, the MILE ONE EATING HOUSE , with its juicy, homemade burgers and selection of creamy mac n’ cheese varieties, returned in second place, beating out THE PONY by just one vote.

BEST SERVICE

MILE ONE EATING HOUSE An exquisite menu will only get you so far.

To move the needle from “good restaurant” to “great restaurant” requires a commitment to quality service that will keep diners coming back for more.

And that’s the level of hospitality Mile One consistently maintains even while dealing with the staff shortage that has affected many Pemberton businesses and a change of ownership more than a year ago.

(See profile on page 45.)

Best Overall Restaurant BARN NORK’S friendly service landed it in second once more this year, while MOUNT CURRIE COFFEE COMPANY joined the Top 3.

BEST VALUE

MILE ONE EATING HOUSE When Pembertonians want the most burg for their buck, they head to Mile One Eating House, which serves up highly affordable comfort food that doesn’t skimp on quality.

In a repeat of the previous category, BARN

An unlikely gem n its face, Barn Nork, voted Pemberton’s Best Overall Restaurant for the second year in a row, seems an improbable success. An authentic Thai restaurant located on the edge of a rural farm town, in a First Nations reserve, three hours from the nearest Thai food store, is just not supposed to work.

But with the best Thai food this side of the Lower Mainland—and you could make a convincing argument it’s the best Thai food in the province—diners are more than willing to go the extra distance for a taste of Barn Nork. “(Owners and chefs Jay Nuttamarn and Janice Sriwantan) are definitely surprised that so many people support them and will come out and make the drive,”

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landed in second spot, with MOUNT which, along with a damn good cup of coffee, dishes out a variety of homemade, organic sandwiches, baked treats and fresh salads, in third.

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its well-earned burger supremacy anytime soon; the award-winning restaurant’s twohanders are just that good.

THE PONY finished a distant second, while THE BLACK SQUIRREL AT THE MEADOWS at Pemberton golf course took third.

BEST TAKEOUT BEST PLANT-BASED MEAL

BARN NORK In a continuation of their battle for local restaurant supremacy, Barn Nork beat out its Pemberton counterpart, MILE ONE, in the takeout category for the third year in a row.

BACKCOUNTRY PIZZA and its tasty ‘za and subs claimed third.

BEST BURGER

MILE ONE EATING HOUSE You probably knew the winner of this category before even opening this issue: there’s no way Mile One Eating House is going to relinquish

explains manager Judith Thompson. “From someone who works there and was a customer, the food is so good that you would drive from anywhere to get it.”

Part of the restaurant’s appeal is Nutamarn’s and Sriwantan’s fervent attention to detail. Formerly of the iconic Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Bangkok, the husband-and-wife team don’t scrimp on anything, eschewing canned or pre-prepared ingredients for the real deal.

“There’s a lot of shortcuts you can do in Thai food, but there’s no shortcuts here,” Thompson notes. “The cooking methods are very authentic, down to the point that when we do the red chilli pepper, there’s a chilli flake you can put on top to add some spice. Janice hand-roasts and hand-grinds the peppers—there’s no

STAY WILD NATURAL HEALTH Stay Wild Natural Health claimed top spot in the first year of this category—and it wasn’t even close.

The health food store, juice bar and ecofriendly café has Pembertonians’ well-being at top of mind, and its nourishing menu, chock full of hearty vegetarian and vegan bowls, vibrant salads and invigorating smoothies is proof of that. (See profile on page 44.)

BARN NORK came in a distant second, with NORTH ARM FARM earning third.

store-bought product used in that way.”

Barn Nork also steers clear of the mass cooking you’d find in some larger restuarants, firing their boldly flavoured curries (the beef massaman will change your life) one or two at a time in the wok—a thoroughness that even extends to staff meals.

“We have a staff meal every night and we get to pick from the menu just like everyone else. Janice doesn’t even take any shortcuts there. If we all order a green curry, it’s one or two at a time. She wants everyone to enjoy it to that level. I’ve never really seen anything like it,” Thompson says.

“In all honesty, as corny as it may sound, there is love in the food. These two really love to cook.”

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THE BEER FARMERS The Beer Farmers, also named this year’s Best New Business, may not have the most extensive beer list, but the locally crafted lagers, ales and stouts they do pour proves that quality is indeed better than quantity.

Growing its own barley and hops on the multigenerational farm, the Miller family has the luxury of tweaking its recipes at every step of the process to ensure an approachable beer list that emphasizes balance and drinkability. (See profile on page 39.)

Among its core beers are its Draft Horse Pale Ale, Farmer’s Daughter White, Cover Crop Hazy IPA, Locals Only Lager and BlackSheep Coffee Stout, joining its everrotating selection of seasonal brews.

Beloved watering hole THE PONY fell to second this year, only a handful of votes ahead of the PEMBERTON BREWING COMPANY. BEST PATIO

FESCUES AT BIG SKY GOLF CLUB Situated at the foot of Mount Currie, we all know Big Sky Golf Club has some of

BEST CUP OF JOE the best views on the links. But once your round is done and its time to unwind, the club’s in-house restaurant, Fescues, offers the perfect patio views.

It’s expansive outdoor patio is home to Fescues’ approachable farm-to-table menu, as well as some great live local music.

The BEER FARMERS’ unique indoor-outdoor tasting room got enough votes for second, while THE BLACK SQUIRREL at Pemberton’s other golf course, The Meadows, came in third.

BEST BREAKFAST

NORTH ARM FARM Starting your day with a hearty breakfast just steps away from where its ingredients were plucked is the height of eating local, and North Arm Farm consistently over-delivers not only with its farm-to-table menu, but a warm hospitality that the Sturdys’ familyrun farm is known for.

Serving breakfast all day, North Arm offers the freshest, organically grown produce and a range of farm-baked treats.

MOUNT CURRIE COFFEE COMPANY continued its strong showing this year in second, with GRIMM’S GOURMET & DELI in third.

MILE ONE EATING HOUSE was in second, with sushi spot, FISH & RICE, in third.

MOUNT CURRIE COFFEE COMPANY Mount Currie Coffee Company takes the art of coffee seriously. Using the finest ethically sourced beans around, its baristas are trained in how to produce a good cup of joe consistently time and again.

With its Whistler location a regular winner of this category in the “Best of Whistler” readers’ poll, it would seem Mount Currie Coffee Co. has a firm grip on the Sea to Sky’s coffee scene.

BLACKBIRD BAKERY wasn’t too far behind in second, with mobile coffee shop LYNX CAFÉ in third.

BEST DINNER

BARN NORK Pemberton’s favourite restaurant unsurprisingly serves up Pemberton’s favourite dinner.

That’s a good thing considering the familyrun Thai spot no longer opens for lunch due to staff shortages—turns out it’s difficult to attract chefs experienced in the intricacies of Thai cooking to the area.

BEST LUNCH

MILE ONE EATING HOUSE It was a tight race for this category, with firstplace Mile One Eating House beating out THE PONY by just a handful of votes.

MOUNT CURRIE COFFEE COMPANY wasn’t too far behind in third.

BEST DESSERT

BLACKBIRD BAKERY Venture to Blackbird Bakery on a summer morning and you’re likely to find a long line to get your hands on one of the shop’s outrageously delicious baked treats.

Having trained under three-star Michelin pastry chef Thierry Busset, chef Raven Burns’ skills in the art of baking are undeniable— just try one of her flaky pain au chocolats, doughy cinnamon rolls, or specialty cakes to find out.

THE PONY’S elevated desserts came in second, while new kid on the block, TOWN SQUARE, came in third.

Wild things o this day, Pemberton cuts a rugged image.

There’s no denying the community is, like the rest of the Sea to Sky, evolving, but it still hews close to the cowboy culture of generations past, when loggers and ranchers would wake at dawn to cram into (the since closed) Centennial Café for heaping plates of bacon and sausage to start their day.

You could be excused for thinking that legacy would prevent Pemberton from supporting a thriving health food store, but Stay Wild Natural Health is all the proof you need to counter that line of thought.

“This is the way of life here,” says Leah Langlois, owner of Best of Pemberton’s inaugural winner of Pique’s new Best Plant-Based Meal category. “It’s not like a health food store seems scary here or not within your realm. Everybody here is very conscious.”

Part of that accessibility is due to Stay Wild’s Swiss-Army-knife approach: more than just a health food store, it doubles as an organic juice bar, cozy café, and supplier of ethical, high-quality health and lifestyle products.

“Because we do have the juice bar side as well as an organic grocery and supplements, it makes it very approachable,” Langlois notes. “People who may be scared to come into a supplement store or a health food store can come in because we have smoothies and raw desserts and build-your-own-bowls, so it’s a lot easier for someone who isn’t in that kind of a diet to be able to come here.”

Langlois also credits the creativity of her kitchen team, which, along with dishing out a range of staple mixed bowls, will regularly switch up their specials based on whatever fresh produce is available locally that day.

“It’s fun,” she says. “The girls are really creative. We have a breakfast bagel that’s always on the menu, a noodle bowl, a glory bowl, but then they really go out and do different specials every day, which is a big part of the appeal.”

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Going the extra mile t’s been a year and a half since chef Erin Kerr—who has worked at Mile One since its inception in 2011—took over the reins from original owners Randy Jones and Cindy Yu, and just a few weeks ago, she put what is probably her biggest mark yet on the beloved burger joint: She completely overhauled the menu.

“It’s an all-new menu, all-new sandwiches, salads, mac and cheese. It’s a big change,” says the 28 year old. “I kind of streamlined things and freshened it up a little bit. I’m excited to do something a bit different.”

Before you take to the streets with pitchfork in hand, know that you can still find a number of classic dishes on the menu—along with a handful of new ones.

The reason for the changes are twofold: one, like pretty much every other Sea to Sky business dealing with the effects of the corridor’s ongoing housing shortage, qualified staff has been hard to come by.

“It’s actually crazy how hard it is. I grew up in Whistler and grew up in kitchens my whole life and never really experienced it this much,” Kerr says. “It definitely was a factor with just trying to really be smart about the way the menu is built and the amount of staff that I have, and just trying to make it something I can execute with a smaller team.”

But the other factor driving the changes is probably the most significant: Even with the abundance of goodwill the restaurant has earned with locals, the last thing Kerr wants is for Mile One to get stale.

“I want the love for Mile One to continue,” she says. “I wanted to keep it interesting. I have all this creativity that I need to get out, so I’m using the town of Pemberton as my guinea pig for that.”

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BIG SKY GOLF CLUB While this two-horse race is always a tight one every year, it’s Big Sky Golf Course that once again edged out its neighbour, The Meadows at Pemberton in 2019.

Designed by Robert Cupp, Big Sky features a long, winding 18 holes that offer a level of challenge to pretty much any style of golfer. Not only that, but its renowned golf academy program, approachable staff and quality facilities consistently rank it among Canada’s top public courses.

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Just down the road is THE MEADOWS, which, while offering similar views as Big Sky, provides a more affordable, laidback alternative that is probably more suited to the novice golfer. It also hosts a slew of community events, live music and familyfriendly activities that should appeal to even the most jaded non-golfers.

BEST BIKE TRAIL

CREAM PUFF Pembertonians have an abundance of epic trails to choose from, which

explains why there are only two votes separating first and third place on this list.

Cream Puff, a local classic in the MacKenzie area that features a handful of gnarly rock slabs and views for days, just edged out nearby HAPPY TRAIL for first.

The second-place finisher is considered by some to be the best climbing trail around, and was reworked in 2017 to make it easier to ride.

FAT TUG, a fast, flowy trail that offers a wide diversity of terrain, was close behind in third.

BEST HIKING TRAIL

LUMPY’S EPIC The longest trail in the area of One Mile Lake, Lumpy’s Epic is not just a classic cross-country ride for bikers; it also offers jaw-dropping views of Mount Currie (if you’re not afraid of a bit of climbing, that is).

We’ve all heard about the crowds at JOFFRE LAKES, the envy of Instagram junkies everywhere, and despite the challenges around managing the influx of visitors in recent years, it still ranked high on voters’ list of local hikes.

FEATURE STORY

Riding high e may just have graduated from Pemberton Secondary School, but Lucas Cruz is already primed for big things.

The second-year rider on the UCI World Cup junior men’s downhill tour was voted as your favourite Pemberton athlete a year after finishing second to para-Nordic skier Ethan Hess by just one vote.

“It’s really cool to see that I’m getting some recognition and that I have the whole community behind me,” Cruz says. “The BMX club has given me a lot of support, not just in the last year, but forever.

“Also, my peers at school have been super supportive of me, through social media and just having good relationships with them. They understand what I’m doing and they’re always very supportive of me.”

Cruz says though he’s gained international fame and acclaim in recent years, his life in Pemberton is still familiar.

“Luckily, I live in a small town, so I know everyone. All the teachers are definitely behind me, so that helps a lot with flexibility and courses. I got to graduate early this year in January, so that just shows support right there. They’re helping me through it and letting me achieve my goals,” he says.

Graduating early, Cruz says, has been a boon during his sophomore season on the World Cup tour. He recalls in his rookie campaign that he planned to finish a math course online on the road, but got behind and had to catch up in the winter.

Now, he can put all his attention towards riding.

“It’s just been 100-per-cent focused on racing. I’m loving it even more because I’m not as stressed out about getting stuff done for school,” he says. “When I’m overseas for racing, I can enjoy it all, take it in, and do the best I can.

“I’ve been doing lots of road trips and riding. I just have time to go to the gym during the day instead of early in the morning. Everything’s a little bit more relaxed while I’m at home. I have all the time I need to go on training rides or go do shuttle laps.

“I can prepare myself a lot more than last year.”

So far this season, Cruz started off strong before hitting a little lull. While he was happy with his riding during a fourth place in Maribor, Slovenia, though he knew he could have made the podium.

“I knew that I was so close to the podium and I really wanted to be on that. It was a little bit of a hard result. It just made me more hungry for the rest of the season,” he says. “The results that came after that were a little bit worse, so I just took the positives from those races and I’m just going to try to carry those on to the next ones.”

Good news for Cruz, however: he took his first career World Cup podium at Vallnord, Andorra this month.

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BEST TOURISM OPERATOR

PEMBERTON FISH FINDER

Going deep tarting 10 years ago as an ice-fishing guiding company in a crowded market, Pemberton Fish Finder has found a way to not only break into the summer market, but become locals’ favourite tourism operator.

Owner Brad Knowles says there are several things to credit for the business’ success, and gave credit to each and every employee.

“I think any successful business is surrounded by a successful team and that’s the reason that we do so well,” he says. “We have the best team in the corridor.

“We pride ourselves on providing that extra 10 per cent, going above what people expect of you. Because of that, people love us.”

Another popular and photogenic spot, came in a close third.

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BEST LAKE

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One way in which Pemberton Fish Finder goes the extra mile is in through its willingness to share information. Knowles, who has a great head start considering he was born and raised in the area and grew up fishing all over, explains that his guides are encouraged to provide one another with as many tips as possible, while the company has long provided information through social media to clients and potential clients.

“We’re able to engage, and I think that’s been a winning strategy for us,” he says. “If you find a winning recipe, you stick with it. Of course, you’re always tweaking your game a little bit, but to stay on top, you’ve got to have your feet in a bunch of different directions.”

However, finding the right place without the skill to match won’t result in catching many fish, so

camping, the Birkenhead area is also home to a number of wildlife important to the region.

GATES LAKE was a few votes behind in second, with ANDERSON LAKE in third.

BEST WINTER ADVENTURE ACTIVITY

With so many beautiful, soul-stirring lakes to choose, it’s a major vote of confidence for Birkenhead Lake, voted as Pemberton’s best for the third year running.

A prime spot for swimming, fishing, and

BACKCOUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING

Knowles and Co. ensure they observe clients closely and provide tweaks to their fishing to make their efforts as effective as possible.

“We go above just putting a rod in people’s hands. We show them how to use them properly and we also explain proper reading of water and etiquette,” he says. “It’s one thing to be a professional fisherman, but you’ve got to have a feel for your clients. In the short time that you have them, you’ve got to get a feel of what they need to focus on to make them a better fisherman or fisherwoman.”

Knowles adds that there’s something for everyone in his coverage area, with more than a dozen species of fish, including sturgeon, Pacific salmon, bull trout, rainbow trout, steelhead, coastal cutthroat and kokanee, to chase in over 100 bodies of water.

- Dan Falloon

a fun on a board or skis: Pemberton offers a plethora of awe-inspiring backcountry terrain to scratch their adventure itch.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING ranked second in terms of locals’ favourite winter adventure activity, with the growing sport of SNOWMOBILING in third.

BEST SUMMER ADVENTURE ACTIVITY

Locals don’t need the long lines and costly lift ticket prices of Whistler to have a bit of

MOUNTAIN BIKING

With more than 215 kilometres and 100 trails of some of the most diverse, eye-popping and challenging riding terrain the province has to offer, Pemberton should be on every mountain biker’s bucket list.

There’s no denying the majority of the community’s trails are difficult—about three quarters of them are rated as black or double black diamond—but with the number of avid riders in this part of the world, that has not dampened Pemberton’s appeal as a biking destination.

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BACKCOUNTRY HIKING was a distant second on this list, with BOATING not far behind in third.

FAVOURITE PEMBERTON ATHLETE

LUCAS CRUZ It’s the second year in a row that Lucas Cruz has been named as Pemberton’s favourite athlete.

Fresh off his first career UCI World Cup podium this month, the young mountain biker has a long and promising career ahead of him. (See profile 47.)

Freeskier LOGAN PEHOTA wound up in second this year, while sit-skier ETHAN HESS was third.

FAVOURITE TOURISM OPERATOR

PEMBERTON FISH FINDER Pemberton Fish Finder is the inaugural winner of this category, thanks to its engaging yearround guided fishing tours in Pemberton as well as in Whistler and Squamish.

The company offers a variety of options for fishers of all types, whether it’s ice fishing, heli fishing or fly fishing you’re after. (See profile 48.)

WHISTLER JETBOATING was only two votes behind in second, with horseback riding tour company, COPPER CAYUSE Outfiitters in third.

BEST LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE INTEGRATION WITH LIL’WAT NATION/ N’QUATQU FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN FROM TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE

With the Best of Pemberton’s new environmental section (compiled with the generous help of the Whistler Naturalists and Stewardship Pemberton), Pique wanted to shine a light on some of the green initiatives making the most impact locally In its inaugural year, readers voted for the ongoing integration efforts between the Lil’wat and N’quatqua to teach the area’s non-First Nations residents more about the traditional Indigenous ways of life. That includes efforts in the local schools to teach the basics of Ucwalmícwts, the Lil’wat language, to young students, as well as the N’quatqua’s rainbow trout program, which not only employs a

handful of nation members but educates locals and participating restaurants on the community’s long legacy of fishing.

SALMON RESTORATION EFFORTS , which include a multi-year project on the Lillooet River to protect sensitive habitat, was voted in close second, with ONGOING MEASURES TO REDUCE BEAR ATTRACTANTS like fruit-bearing crabapple trees, was third.

BIGGEST ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN

LOGGING OF OLD GROWTH FOREST The continued logging of old growth forest is a concern shared by many Pembertonians and Whistlerites alike, and ranked as the most pressing environmental issue in this year’s inaugural category.

In the same vein, WILDLIFE HABITIAT DESTRUCTION AND ALTERATION —which, of course, old growth logging is a major contributor to—came in second, with

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SPECIES OF GREATEST CONCERN

BIRKENHEAD SOCKEYE Sockeye salmon may not have the adorable furry qualities of some of the other animals on this list, but they are such a vital part of the local ecosystem that Pembertonians voted them—and specifically Birkenhead sockeye—as their species of greatest concern.

Sockeye returns to the Birkenhead have taken a dive in recent years, and the Lil’wat, in partnership with senior levels of government as well as local stewardship groups, have taken the lead in monitoring and conservation efforts.

The sockeye’s cousin, the CHINOOK, tied with MOUNTAIN GOATS for second place, while the hard-to-spot WOLVERINE came in third. n

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Other than the live narrator’s voice explaining what we were seeing, the only sounds were the soft whir of hummingbirds and shrieks of delight from nearby zipliners. After gliding gently through the tree tops 25 metres above the forest floor, the tram gradually descended back to the loading area.

The Brits who shared my gondola and others in the excursion were guests on the Viking Sea, one of six Viking Ocean ships. Many of us had earlier cruised on one of Viking’s Longships in Europe.

Launched in 2016, the contemporary 930-passenger Viking Sea has all veranda cabins with comfy king beds you can sink into, luxury linens, generous closet and drawer space, mini-bar beverage chiller, LCD TV and security safe.

What’s not to like with a bathroom with a low entry step, heated floor and towel bars plus a glass shower stall? All cabins have a small espresso coffee maker, robes, slippers and 24-hour room service. On a rare rainy day, use the red Viking umbrella in the closet.

Unlike other cruise lines, Viking ocean cruise fare includes one land excursion in every port, dining in alternate restaurants, Wi-Fi throughout the ship, port fees, as well as beer, wine and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner.

The ship is Norwegian themed with light woods, dozens of decor and cultural items, art works, books as well as Mamsen’s gourmet deli. Viking ocean ships do not have formal nights, photographers or art auctions.

Children under 18 are not allowed. Most of the adult guests are well-travelled retirees.

source of income. Our tour guide said the chocolate in Hershey bars comes from St. Lucia.

ISLAND EXCURSIONS Viking’s West Indies Explorer 11-day itinerary offers a different island excursion every day with no sea days.

Several islands share similar histories. Most had British ownership with an active slave trade that used captured Africans to plant, tend and harvest sugar cane, bananas or other crops for wealthy landowners and merchants.

Today, many of the islands are independent nations where tourism sustains the local economy. Several islands are still recovering from hurricanes, while others were not touched. In the British tradition, vehicles drive on the left side of the road. A variety of vehicles provide island transportation, often on narrow, bumpy two-lane roads. Drivers honk their horns as they zip around blind corners and curves. Roundabouts are more common than traffic lights.

Typical excursions include panoramic tours around the island, ascending to high viewpoints for photo ops.

Then tours go to beaches, rum distilleries, culture centres, boat excursions and marketplaces. Visitors who prefer more active excursions can zipline, snorkel or hike on rugged terrain. On some islands observant visitors spot pelicans diving for ocean fish.

Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Island archipelago, has a beautiful setting amid gleaming azure waters. For a time, Tortola’s sugar cane industry boomed.

Today, the capital of Road Town sits on a picturesque horseshoe-shaped harbour where yachts mingle with simple fishing boats.

Although St. Lucia has the deepest harbour in the Caribbean, this lush green island did not have electricity until 1964. The French and British fought for control of St. Lucia for many years while sugar cane and bananas sustained the economy. Today, tourism is the main

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Ricard, Sands win at Red Bull 400 Worlds B.C. DEFENDS HOME TURF AT WHISTLER OLYMPIC PARK

BY DAN FALLOON BEATING THE DEFENDING world champion isn’t easy at the best of times.

Alexandre Ricard did it in an event he’d never challenged before during the Red Bull 400 World Championships at Whistler Olympic Park on July 13.

In the end, in the contest where racers clamber up the park’s ski jumps up angles at times reaching 37 degrees, Squamish resident Ricard held off Norway’s Erik Resell to earn the title of world champion in his first crack at the race. Crossing the line in three minutes and 29 seconds (3:29), Ricard came in just one second ahead of Resell. “[It feels] incredible,” Ricard said in the start corral after the race. “I came here to try the race. [It’s my] first time here. I train a lot in Squamish, with lots of hill training and climbing up the Chief.”

In a clash of styles, Ricard remained upright in the final quarter of the course, a steep wooden ramp, while Resell and thirdplace finisher Jakob Mayer of Austria, made their way on all-fours. Emerging as the top qualifier during the 11-heat, 615-athlete

GUTTING IT OUT Alexandre Ricard (right) edged

out Erik Resell to win the Red Bull 400 World Championships at Whistler Olympic Park on July 13.

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first round, Ricard acknowledged that he felt he might have left himself gassed for a second dash up the slope for all the marbles. However, he had just enough left to top Resell, whose qualifying time was 41 seconds slower than Ricard’s.

“I was just thinking it must be painful for [Resell], too,” said Ricard, who is originally from Quebec and has been in Squamish for

Canadian guy [Ricard] was really strong in the last metres. I was completely drained in the last metres,” he said.

Resell explained that the Whistler course had some fairly significant differences from his home hill at Trondheim, Norway, with the biggest of those being that the major uphill climb in Whistler is on grass, while the Norwegian hill is on hard plastic. As

“I was just thinking it must be painful for [Resell], too ... I just had to push forward and take the win.”

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roughly a year. “I just had to push forward and take the win.”

Crediting his new hometown of Squamish, Ricard said he trained doing short bursts on uphill sections of trails such as the Stawamus Chief.

Ricard, a massage therapist at the Scandinave Spa, said he plans to return in 2020 to defend his crown.

For his part, Resell said as the course’s end neared, he felt fatigued and while he made a valiant effort to keep pace with Ricard, it wasn’t quite enough.

“I had some energy left, but the

well, the course at Bischofshofen, Austria, where Resell won his World Championship in 2018, has a similar setup.

The difference, Resell estimated, affected his time to the tune of about 20 seconds.

“This course is completely different from the one I’m used to in Trondheim. The surface here is much softer,” he said.

Resell warmed up on the small jump after arriving in Whistler to try to discover his technique, but couldn’t quite find those extra two seconds to reclaim the championship.

“I was maybe not prepared enough, but

I’m really looking forward to going back to the plastic hill again,” he said. “I think it’s better for me to have a harder surface.”

On the women’s side, another first-timer took the crown as Maple Ridge’s Madison Sands came out on top with a winning time of 4:18. The Grouse Grind women’s record holder held off Brooke Spence by 12 seconds while defending champion Robyn Mildren rounded out the podium 23 seconds off the pace. All three podium finishers bested Mildren’s course record of 4:45, set in 2018.

As a newcomer, Sands said she came in not expecting much. Like Ricard for the men, she was the top women’s qualifier and, even though she won in the final, second-guessed her strategy to come out so quickly in the heats knowing another climb is coming.

“I didn’t really know what to expect so I went out full force in the first round and I went full force again in the second,” said Sands, who also plans to defend her title next year. “Maybe don’t come out so strong in the first round, but we’ll see.”

As a first-timer in the race, Sands explained she heard about the Red Bull 400 after winning last year’s Grouse Grind and decided to challenge this contest as well.

Sands, a part-time fitness instructor, sought to keep her training fresh to prepare for the race effectively.

“The key, I think, is variety, high intensity, staying positive,” she said.

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Ironman Canada leaving Whistler NO RACE IN 2020, THOUGH RMOW HOPES TO BRING EVENT BACK IN THE FUTURE

BY DAN FALLOON WITH THE NEWS that Subaru Ironman Canada is set to return to Penticton a year before its contract with the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) and Tourism Whistler (TW) was set to expire, the RMOW is saying the resort and the event got what it wanted out of the partnership and now is a natural time for the race to return to its original host.

Ironman confirmed on July 16 the months-long speculation that it was set to move back to the town that hosted the event from 1983 until 2012, when it moved to Whistler.

RMOW chief administrative officer Mike Furey said the working relationship between the municipality, TW and Ironman was such that all three regularly discussed which elements worked and which did not. As such, he said it’s difficult to even pinpoint which party first proposed a change of venue for 2020.

“We’re constantly in discussion with them about understanding how the event is working for them here, understanding what their interests are, sharing with them how we are [doing] in terms of our occupancy and visitation,” he said. “I can’t, to be honest with you, put a finger on how this came about but it arose as an ongoing dialogue that we’ve had in place for six years.”

Later in the interview, Furey said, “Ironman did convey to us … that they were considering another location, and how would we feel about having a discussion about that?

“Discussions went back as far as April.”

The City of Penticton released its Triathlon Strategy on May 3 in which it indicated “staff have been in discussions with IRONMAN over the past few months.”

Mayor Jack Crompton previously confirmed that there is no penalty in the contract for an early termination.

When asked why the RMOW would sign a three-year contract (in 2017 as the initial five-year agreement was set to expire), Furey again pointed to the positive relationship.

“When we sign a contract, that gives the parties comfort over what’s going to happen over that period. When we have a relationship that we have, it allows us to come together like any two or three parties to a contract and say, ‘Is this where we want it to be?’” Furey said. “Yes, we had a contract in place, but our working relationship allowed us to find a path forward that we think is in the best interests of the community and the Ironman thinks is in the best interests of their events as well.”

Also part of the discussion from the RMOW and TW perspectives was that the resort initially brought the race to town with an eye toward bulking up its summer visitation and occupancy rates, a goal that Furey said has subsequently been achieved.

“Because of the Ironman and other influences, our goal of having greater visitation and occupancy, during particularly July and August, has largely been achieved,” he said. “We’re now finding the periods of July and August, particularly on the weekends, are at a particularly high visitation and occupancy rate, paralleling some of our busiest times in January and February in the winter.”

Furey credited Ironman for the economic impact the event brought to the resort, not just on event day but through athletes taking training trips to Whistler to prepare for the contest. However, with an outlay of between $250,000 and $282,000 in cash and in-kind commitments annually required over the race’s seven years in the resort, Furey said the RMOW is looking for a better return on that investment by attempting to bulk up shoulder-season and mid-week visitation.

“While it won’t be returning in 2020, because we had such a great working relationship with the Ironman, we are going to continue to look for [all] of us—Ironman and RMOW and Tourism Whistler—to find future partnership opportunities,” he said.

“We haven’t identified any of those at this time, but we are certainly going to keep the dialogue open and make sure that we maintain the goodwill and good working relationship that we have.”

In the days leading up to the official announcement, Pique requested comment from Ironman regional director for the Northwestern U.S. and Western Canada Dave Christen, who publicly presented before Penticton council in May, but did not receive a response. However, during a press conference in Penticton on July 16, Ironman’s vice-president of North American operations Philip LaHaye said he felt that the announcement was “like coming home” while thanking Whistler for the seven years it hosted.

“They’ve been a fantastic partner,” he said. “We can’t thank them enough.”

Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki said during the presser that he was “ecstatic” to see the race back in the Okanagan.

“It’s one of the finest events that takes place in the world,” he said. “Our city is going to be humming again for a couple weeks.”

In May, Penticton council voted to continue negotiations that would require the city to put up more than $400,000 a year in cash and in-kind contributions. The first race of the five-year contract will be held on Aug. 30, 2020.

The final edition of Subaru Ironman Canada will run in Whistler on July 28 and Crompton hopes to see the community send off the event in style.

“For anyone who hasn’t experienced the Ironman finish line between 11 p.m. and midnight, they should do so this year. It’s incredibly inspiring,” he said. n

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Paragliding Nationals returning to Pemberton STRONG GROWTH MIGHT MAKE THE EVENT AN ANNUAL STAPLE

BY DAN FALLOON PARAGLIDERS LOVE FLYING in Pemberton, so for the second time in three years, the Canadian Paragliding Nationals are coming to town.

Competition runs from July 21 to 27, with July 20 reserved as a practice and meeting day.

Organizer Guy Herrington of Sea to Sky Paragliding recently returned from the American nationals in Chelan, Wash. and the relatively close proximity and timing of the two events means numerous competitors are making sure to do both competitions. Herrington said registration for the Canadian competition’s 120 spots sold out in 10 days and attracted not only athletes from all across Canada and the U.S., but countries such as Taiwan, Japan, Czechia, Australia, New Zealand, Nepal, and the Philippines.

Herrington noted that more Americans registered than any other nationality, which he attributes to strength of the sport in Washington state and Oregon.

“We’re quite familiar with one another.

They were up here back in 2017, and we got a really good review from them because we had a really good event,” he said.

In addition to bringing back top Canadian athletes such as Brett Hazlett, Nicole McLearn and Igor Tolsky, who earned the top titles in 2017, attracting highlevel American athletes such as Mitch Riley was a boon for the event, Herrington said.

“I’ve been trying to host it every two years. If it really starts to work, we might even start to do it yearly because there certainly seems to be demand for it,” he said. “We have some really big name pilots coming, so that’s going to make the comp even more fixed in the circuit.

“There are a lot of great pilots coming, so we’re super stoked—there’s the regular cast of suspects from the local pilots. I wish I could fly in it myself.”

During the competition, the paragliders will hit various waypoints en route to an end goal.

“You’re looking at tasks ranging up to about 120 kilometres ranging between Mount Meager and Lillooet Lake,” he said.

The event headquarters is again hosted

CRUISING IN The Canadian Paragliding Nationals are returning to Pemberton with competition running from July

21 to 27.

PHOTO BY KIM COLLINS

at the Black Squirrel Restaurant at the Meadows at Pemberton with a secondary locale at The Beer Farmers at Miller Farm out in Pemberton Meadows. While some goal sites might be difficult for spectators to reach, Herrington hopes to have at least one finish at each of those locations. He added that Black Squirrel was a proposed site in 2017, but on the day of competition, the wind was unfavourable and so organizers used a different finish site instead.

Herrington said that he appreciates Pemberton’s support, and that he and the other organizers plan ahead to respect

first responders’ efforts by being as selfsufficient as possible.

“The community really rallied around us. The Village of Pemberton and the SLRD [Squamish-Lillooet Regional District], of course they made sure we had our T’s crossed and our I’s dotted for safety,” Herrington said. “We produced a really good safety plan and we’ve talked to all the emergency services and we’re always communicating all the time to make sure that everything runs as smoothly as possible.”

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FINDING SPEED Downhiller Max Grayston is making a push for elite-level riding after winning at Silver Star on July 14.

PHOTO BY CLINT TRAHAN COURTESY OF MAX GRAYSTON

Grayston tops division at Silver Star

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BY DAN FALLOON IF YOU’VE EVER DOUBTED the veracity of that ol’ chestnut, “It’s just like riding a bike,” Max Grayston can confirm it.

In just his second year of competitive racing, the 26-year-old went out and won the senior men’s category in the second Canada Cup downhill contest of the season at the Silver Star Bike Park on July 14.

Grayston nicked runner-up Karl Heldt of Kelowna by 0.29 seconds for the win.

Grayston, who hadn’t ridden at Silver Star since taking third in the same event last year, said the course suited his style of riding, especially with a little bit of rain coming in to mix with the dirt.

“It had a little bit of everything. With my style of riding, I liked it … [There were] a couple of gnarly rock rolls up at the top that were a little bit challenging to hit with speed,” he said. “It was almost like two different tracks. The top was a bit more rock, then you get into the bottom half and it goes into the trees and it’s a bit of a jungle.

There are exposed roots everywhere. It’s just a different setting.

“The combo made it quite enjoyable.”

Grayston is a relatively recent convert to racing, having only rejoined the mountain biking world since moving to Whistler from Kelowna two years ago.

“Growing up as a little kid, I was mountain biking right up until middle school and then I sold my bikes and stopped cold turkey for about 10 years until I moved back here,” he said. “When I moved here, I had to get back into mountain biking.”

He’s jumped in with a vengeance, trimming nearly five seconds off his 2018 time at Silver Star. But he’s noticed even more progress locally, as some of his elite friends used to be 25 seconds up on him— and he’s now narrowed that gap to just five.

Grayston said he’s not necessarily

riding more, but has learned to develop his mental approach by remaining on task when something goes awry in a race.

“Being able to live up in Whistler and racing a Phat Wednesday series, you get to ride basically a practice race midweek,” he said. “A huge part of it is mental. Some of my friends that I ride with here, they’re keeping up to the same pace, but when they go to ride a race run, they just fall apart.

“This year, I’ve really been able to focus on that you’re not always going to be able to have a perfect run, and being able to remain focused and do the best that you can, that’s really helped me out.”

Grayston hopes to move into the elite category in the near future, but plans to stay in the amateur division for Crankworx Whistler so he’ll remain more competitive.

“It’ll be a lot more competitive if I stay in amateur until Crankworx is done instead of fighting for the bottom in the elite [division],” he said.

Other local podium finishers at Silver Star included: Sophie Tyas (first in UCI elite women); Amy Ertel (second in UCI junior women 15-to-18); Tegan Cruz (second in U15 men); and Mason Gautrey (third in U17 expert men).

Tyas has also taken some time off recently after suffering an injury two summers ago. However, with new sponsors in tow, she’s back and making a charge.

“It’s pretty awesome to get back into racing,” said Tyas, who has lived in Whistler on and off for the past five years. “Mentally, it’s trying to keep the nerves down, because when you’re at the top of the hill going down for a race run, your nerves can take over you sometimes.

“I’m just trying to get back into the process of controlling them, keep cool, and keep that process smooth.”

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NOTICE OF WAIVING OF PUBLIC HEARING ELECTORAL AREA C

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Faceless Mountain Communications Site Zoning Amendment Application Pursuant to Section 464 of the Local Government Act this is to provide notice of intent of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District to amend Squamish-Lillooet Regional Area C District Zoning Bylaw No. 765, 2002 in a manner consistent with the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 689, 1999.

Public Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 467 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be waived regarding the following bylaw: 1. Squamish-Lillooet Regional Area C District Zoning Bylaw No. 765, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 1633-2019 PURPOSE OF BYLAW 1633-2019: The SLRD received a zoning amendment application from Signal Systems for a proposed private communications tower on an unsurveyed parcel of Crown land on Faceless Mountain.

Signal Systems is applying for a License of Occupation of Crown Land in order to act as a local private telecommunications service provider for two-way voice radio rentals and airtime for clients in the area. The proposed communication site is 60 m x 60 m (0.37 ha) and is located on the peak of Faceless Mountain (see Appendix A) at an elevation of 2450 m, chosen for the best line of sight for a series of nearby repeaters. The following structures are proposed: •

6 m x 6 m wooden deck helicopter landing pad

•

8.5 m high Com-shell Tower (a type of communications tower) (see Appendix B)

•

3 m x 3 m x 3 m high steel grate base structure which sits on 4 - 0.5 m high concrete pilings

The applicant states that there will be no water, sanitary, roads, hydro, gas, cable, telephone or drainage requirements for the site. All access to the site, including for construction, will be by helicopter. Power requirements will be provided by the solar panels installed on the Com-shell.

Proposed Zoning Amendment • To allow for a private communications tower on an unsurveyed parcel of Crown land on Faceless Mountain to support improvement of commercial mobile radio service.

Amendment Bylaw 1633-2019 would add private communications site and communications tower as a permitted use for the specific portion of the unsurveyed crown land. The proposed amendments do not affect overall density, floor area, siting requirements or parcel coverage. The amendments are consistent with the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 689, 1999. The area covered by Bylaw 16332019 is an unsurveyed parcel of Crown Land located on Faceless Mountain as outlined on the map included in this notice.

INFORMATION & SUBMISSIONS? A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant background documents may be inspected at the Regional District office, 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton, BC, during office hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm from July 9 to July 24, 2019 not including weekends and statutory holidays or on the SLRD website at www.slrd.bc.ca/inside-slrd/notices.

A copy of the Board resolution waiving the public hearing is available for public inspection along with a copy of Bylaw 1633-2019 as set out in this notice. Third reading of Amendment Bylaw No. 1633-2019 is scheduled for July 24, 2019. All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw.

Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Box 219, 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton, BC, V0N 2L0 www.slrd.bc.ca P: 604-894-6371 E: planning@slrd.bc.ca

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RISING UP Karsten Madsen placed second at Xterra Quebec on July 14.

PHOTO COURTESY OF XTERRA QUEBEC

Madsen second in Quebec SPORTS BRIEFS: ROTHWELL TOPS B.C. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS AT BIG SKY; CRUZ FIFTH IN LES GETS

BY DAN FALLOON FOR THE SECOND consecutive week, Whistler triathlete Karsten Madsen found himself on the Xterra podium.

After placing third in Victoria on July 7, Madsen climbed a spot into second at Festival Xterra Quebec on July 14.

Madsen started strong, exiting the water alongside Edmond Roy, with nearly a fourminute gap on eventual winner Josiah Middaugh. However, Middaugh made up that time on the bike section and didn’t look back, eventually crossing the line in two hours, 46 minutes and 18 seconds (2:46:18), 2:21 ahead of Madsen.

Madsen is still recovering from a recent heart procedure to detect arrhythmias. (See Pique, July 11).

“I wanted to put as much time on Josiah in the non-wetsuit swim as possible. On the bike I knew I would lose some time to him, but I felt I was riding the downs really good. On the third lap, I made a mental mistake and crashed hard over the bars, and my face took most of the impact,” Madsen told www.xterraplanet. com. “I collected myself and got going again when Josiah came by me like a freight train. We came into [the second transition] together, but I was running hurt. Racing full out to try and win is risky and today I found myself on the ground but I’m happy I took my shot at it.

“Honestly, every race and training session my heart does what it should, is building confidence again in my mind.”

ROTHWELL WINS AT BIG SKY Pemberton’s Big Sky Golf Club welcomed plenty of the province’s top golfers for the 117th BC Amateur Championship from July 9 to 12.

In the four-round competition, Victoria Golf Club’s Jackson Rothwell (10-under-par) held off Isaac DH Lee of Swan-e-set Bay Resort by just a single stroke while Seymour Golf and Country Club’s Roy Kang and Okanagan Golf and Country Club’s Cooper Humphreys tied for third, six strokes off the pace.

Rothwell birdied 22 of the 72 holes while also adding an eagle over the course of the tournament.

Big Sky’s own Lance Lundy tied for 15th, 13 strokes back while Nick Soldan Harriss was tied for 52nd, 27 shots off the pace. A third Big Sky member, Stephen Protz, also made the cut, finishing 72nd, 34 strokes back.

CRUZ FIFTH AT LES GETS Canada had a banner day in the MercedesBenz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup race in Les Gets, France on July 12, as Pemberton’s Lucas Cruz finished fifth overall—and third among his countrymen—in the junior men’s contest.

Cruz completed the course in a time of three minutes, 8.25 seconds (3:08.25), 3.64 seconds behind winner Thibault Daprela of France. Patrick Laffey nicked fellow Canuck Seth Sherlock of Squamish for second as both hit the podium.

“Race run had a few hiccups but I had my eyes set on the top box and I will continue that for the rest of the season,” Cruz posted to his Instagram page after the race.

In the elite men’s division, Whistler’s Finn Iles placed 52nd, finishing more than 18 seconds back of champion Amaury Pierron of France. Fellow Frenchman Loic Bruni took second while Great Britain’s Laurie Greenland placed third. Mark Wallace was the top Canadian in 12th.

In the elite women’s race, Squamish’s Miranda Miller took 10th, roughly 12 seconds back of winner Tracey Hannah of Australia.

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WELCOME TO STUDIO 604. AN EVENT THAT WILL TAKE YOU BACK IN TIME TO A PLACE WHERE YOU COULD ESCAPE AND FEEL COMPLETELY FREE. WHERE YOU COULD BE YOURSELF, WITHOUT ANY JUDGMENT. A TIME WHEN DISCO RULED THE CLUB WORLD ...

STUDIO 54 IN THE 604!

When - Saturday, August 3rd, 8pm - Late Where - The Hangar, Function Junction Music - 70's Disco, Funky Rhythms and Soul featuring DJ Nathalie Morel Dress Code - Studio 54 outfits/70's Disco Glam Tickets - $50, which include flowing Prosecco all night long, a free drink ticket, endless entertainment and a shuttle ride into creekside and the village at the end of the night.

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t is with great sadness that we announce that John Charles (Chuck) Gage passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 1, 2019 after playing a final round of golf with his grandson.

Chucks passion for golf was not limited to playing the game. He devoted countless hours to promoting the game he loved. He was a lifetime member of Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club where he developed many great friendships, eventually serving as club president.

Chuck was elected and served on the PNGA Board of Directors from 1990 2002 and served as PNGA president from 1998 - 2000. He was also a Trustee and past president of BC Golf within the Pacific Coast Golf Association.

Chucks contributions and devotion to the sport were recognized when he was honoured as the Sport BC Community Sport Hero in 2005 and when he received the PNGA’s Distinguished Service Award in 2006.

John Charles (Chuck)

GAGE

Chucks second passion, skiing, moved him to Whistler in 2002 when he retired after a distinguished career as a securities advisor. He was a founding member of Big Sky Golf and Country Club in Pemberton and when he wasn’t on the golf course, Chuck was on the mountain where he devoted 17 years as a volunteer with the Whistler Mountain Host program.

Chuck will be deeply missed by his family, friends and the many people he worked and volunteered with over the years.

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FORK IN THE ROAD

Plastic, plastic, plastic…

WHAT DO WE DO WITH ALL THIS PLASTIC? PLASTIC —it’s everywhere, including lots of media lately given those huge containers of trash from Canada that was supposedly plastic recyclables being shipped back indignantly (and rightfully so) by the Philippines and Malaysia for us to deal with.

Then there’s the ever-increasing kilometres of plastic congealed in our oceans like scary floating islands; the dead whales and birds filled with plastic trash.

And now scientists are warning we humans

BY GLENDA BARTOSH are each ingesting at least 50,000 particles of plastic a year, health effects unknown.

Just when you think you’ve gotten away from it all, there it is again—neon-orange plastic bits on a remote trail in the middle of nowhere; a white plastic bottle cap on what seemed like an untouched beach on Haida Gwaii. Unpleasant, unwanted reminders of our post-modern selves and our intransigent weaknesses. I flinch each time I see them.

ONE MORNING’S WORTH A mountain of

recyclable cardboard, paper and containers, including plastics, from just one morning of commercial recycling in Whistler dwarfs Denise Imbeau, manager for GFL Environmental (Carney’s Waste Systems), and Dave Gillie, Whistler Transfer Station chargehand. Dave is one of about 30 people handling Whistler’s waste every day, helping you get your garbage to the right place.

PHOTO BY EDDISON CLAYTON

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So what to do about all this plastic?

Even trying to resolve the seemingly flimsiest end of the problem—single-use plastic bags, which were patented in Sweden in 1965, when everyone thought they were wonderful—we’re apparently paralyzed.

Vancouver—with its aspirations of being the greenest city on the planet by 2020 (good luck with that deadline)—is constantly chided for not being able to nuke plastic bags. Likewise Whistler, another hipster-ish Wet Coast community that prides itself in being green but, after more than a decade, is still dithering over them.

In the meantime, the UN reports we’re using and, I’ll add, largely discarding some 5 trillion single-use plastics bags every year, after year, after year—bags that can take up to a thousand years to break down. I probably don’t need to remind you, but I will: these bags are mostly made from polyethylene, a by-product of oil, gas and coal production.

But, as Master Po would say, there is hope, Grasshopper.

The Guardian reports that California and Hawaii have introduced statewide bans on single-use plastic bags. Some 240 cities and counties across the U.S., Bangladesh, China, Israel, South Africa, Rwanda, and more, have all banned the bag. Closer to home, Squamish has banned plastic bags and straws, thanks to students speaking up about the issue. And most Horseshoe Bay businesses are ditching single-use plastic bags, too.

So what are you waiting for, Whistler?

Besides me, Denise Imbeau, general manager of GFL Environmental’s operations in Sea to Sky, might be the happiest person around if we totally ditched plastic bags.

GFL Environmental, or Carney’s, as some of us still call it, is responsible for waste management and recycling throughout the Sea to Sky, including the Squamish landfill; Whistler and Pemberton transfer stations/ depots, where residents bring their waste for recycling; and Whistler’s compost facility.

Last year, Toronto-based GFL bought Carney’s Waste Systems, which has been known for its excellence over the years, largely due to the integrity of founder Owen Carney. He started the company back in ’65, ironically, the same year plastic bags were “invented.”

However you call it—Carney’s; GFL— Denise has her own reasons for sacking the plastic sacks, which often get mixed up in the recycle stream. “…Those (bags) are kind of evil because they gum up all of our equipment and machinery,” she says.

As for the other plastics, the hard stuff, until we all swear off it, as yoga instructor Maeve Jones does for a month each year (see Nicola Jones’ excellent feature on plastics: “Our plastic pipeline,” Pique, Sept. 9, 2018), the best we can do is recycle it properly.

“It’s easy to say there’s something wrong with plastic,” says Denise. “But the industry is looking after itself. What we need is for the people who are buying and using plastics to do their part.”

According to the RMOW, in 2018, about 100 metric tonnes of plastics, including containers and plastic film like grocery bags, were recycled in Whistler. Like all of B.C.’s recycled plastics, it ended up baled and delivered to Merlin Plastics in Delta, where it’s washed, sorted by grade and colour, and made into pellets for re-use.

But that still leaves the plastics that can’t be recycled, plus we’ll never know

how much recyclable plastic is hidden in Whistler’s unrecyclable garbage, all of which goes to Washington State.

Even in Whistler, as you can see from the photo above, recyclables alone are huge.

Carney’s picked up this mountain of them— including plastic and some oddballs, like a thermos and hoses—in just one morning from commercial outlets alone. Their trucks can fill this transfer station area several times a day.

As for those headline-making shipping containers filled with trash that was supposedly recyclable, it likely didn’t come from B.C. The RCBC (Recycling Council of B.C.), which oversees all recycling in our province, does a good job of things, says Denise. But we can all do better.

When it comes to recycling plastic, she offers these tips for getting things right: • Educate yourself. You can download an app from the Recycling Council that will tell you everything you need to know about recycling, or go to their website.

• Confused about what goes where at the depot? Don’t feel bad—just ask. That’s what the good people at Carney’s are there for.

• No combined products, like kid’s car seats, where you have plastic along with nylon, metal, etc. Plastic that is not packaging is usually garbage. Most plastic packaging, whether it’s from batteries or baseballs, is recyclable. Just look for the triangular Mobius loop of arrows with the number, and you’ll get your recyclable plastics to the right place.

Glenda Bartosh is an award-winning journalist who picks up garbage from parks and trails. n

MEADOW PARK SPORTS CENTRE SWIM • SKATE • SWEAT • SQUASH

Coming Soon!

Meadow Park Sports Centre is located 4 km north of Whistler Village.

OPEN DAILY: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Last entry by 9:30 p.m.

GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE THU 18

FRI 19

*Kick it Up! 6:10-7:10a.m.

Cardio Core Workout 9-10a.m.

SAT 20

SUN 21

Total Body Conditioning 7:30-8:30a.m.

Circuit 9-10a.m.

Low Impact Circuit 9-10a.m.

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WED 24

*Barre NEW! Sculpt 7:30-8:30a.m

*Kick it Up! 6:10-7:10a.m.

Low Impact Circuit 7:30-8:30a.m

Low Impact Circuit 9-10a.m.

Total Body Conditioning 9-10a.m.

Circuit 9-10a.m.

Aqua Fit 9:30-10:30a.m.

Meadow Park Sports Centre is expanding its cardio room and adding a newly designated stretching room.

*Mini Ballet (3-4yrs) 10:15-11a.m.

*Sunday Fun Day Workout* 10-11a.m. $5

*Mini Ballet (3-4yrs) 10:15-11a.m.

NEW!

*Mini Ballet (3-4yrs) 10:15-11a.m.

*Parent & Zumba Baby Fit 10:30-11:30a.m.

10:30-11:30a.m.

Sweat Effect 10:30-11:30a.m.

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*Outdoor Strength & Conditioning 11-12p.m.

*Intro to Ballet (5-7yrs) 11:15-12p.m.

Zumba 12:15-1p.m. *Gentle Fit for Seniors 1-2p.m. *PWR! Moves 1:15-2:15p.m. *Metabolic Conditioning 5:30-6:30p.m.

Classes with * are registered or flexible registration (flex reg) programs and require registration of at least 5 people to start.

All other classes are included in the price of admission.

See exact schedule of classess at the sports centre or online at: whistler.ca/recreation

*Strong Hearts *Intro & Healthy to Ballet Lifestyles (5-7yrs) 11:15-12p.m.

12-1p.m. *Gentle Fit for Seniors 1-2p.m.

*Strong Hearts & Healthy Lifestyles 1-2p.m.

Zumba 12:15-1 p.m. *PWR! Moves 1:15-2:15p.m.

*PWR! Moves 1:15-2:15p.m.

Services will not be disrupted during construction.

Meadow Park Sports Centre will be

CLOSED Sunday, July 28 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to Ironman.

Zumba 6:20-7:20p.m.

ARENA SCHEDULE THU 18

FRI 19

Public Skate 6:30-8p.m.

SAT 20

Public Skate 12-3p.m.

SUN 21

MON 22

TUE 23

WED 24

Public Skate 12-3p.m.

Public Skate 12-3p.m.

Public Skate 12-3p.m.

Public Skate 12-3p.m.

Drop-in Hockey 7:15-8:45p.m.

Drop-in Hockey 7:15-8:45p.m.

Public Skate 7-8:30p.m.

W&OT Drop-In Hockey

Public Skate 6:30-8p.m.

Drop-In Hockey 7:15-8:45p.m.

7:15-8:45p.m.

POOL SCHEDULE THU 18

FRI 19

SAT 20

SUN 21

MON 22

TUE 23

WED 24

LEISURE POOL 9a.m. - 9p.m.

LAP POOL, HOT TUB, SAUNA, STEAM ROOM 6a.m. - 10p.m.

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The facility will reopen at 5 p.m. for regular operations.

EPICURIOUS

Authentic, affordable fare will form foundation of Creekside’s new food and beverage offerings DEVELOPERS CONSIDERING SPEAKEASY, ASIAN AND PATIO CONCEPTS FOR FRANZ’S TRAIL

BY BRANDON BARRETT KAORI AND RAY Zage, owners of the Franz’s Trail retail complex since late 2017, are taking a decidedly hands-on approach to the development of the long-sleepy Creekside Village. So much so that when Kaori saw the menu for a Chinese restaurant that had signed a letter of intent with the previous owner to enter a vacant space in the pedestrian village, she pulled the plug on the entire thing.

“I asked to look at the menu and immediately realized it wasn’t authentic.

You had fried rice and all these things with hamburgers and fries, and I was like, ‘That’s not going to work,’” she explained. “We signed a lease on that space even though we hadn’t purchased the property yet only because I felt that if you were going to have Asian food, you need to do it well.”

It’s the kind of investment, both financial and personal, that the Zages have placed into the highly anticipated rejuvenation of Whistler’s original village.

Kaori has made a point of being involved at every step of the way, meeting with local chefs and bartenders, and hiring renowned consultants to flesh out the concepts “I’ll be trying to identify people who want this kind of business. I need to find top bartenders, top chefs who understand the concept,” she said. “I’m going to plant the seed and hopefully recruit locals, but if I have to recruit from beyond, then I’ll do that.”

The Zages are looking to fill three spaces on Franz’s Trail that they currently own— and they’re willing to leave them empty (minus Get the Goods, which will evenutally serve as one of the restaurant spaces) until the right concepts come along.

“We want the community to understand that we’re trying to curate an experience to really open up Franz’s Trail and make it a place that people will come and hang out in, not just pass through,” Kaori said. “The fact that we’ve left spaces vacant, just because

CREEKSIDE REJUVENATION Developers of the Franz’s Trail retail complex, pictured, want to bring unique, locally minded and affordable food and beverage concepts to Creekside.

FILE PHOTO BY BRADEN DUPUIS

we want to make sure that they’re right, means that we’re losing money every day.

But I think in the end, it will be worth it.”

The concepts Kaori is considering for Franz’s Trail include a speakeasy bar, an authentic Asian restaurant, and a third concept that would make good use of the patio area at the former Subway location. The key, Kaori said, will be to offer approachable, authentic fare that

“I want all these businesses to succeed.

There’s no point in cannibalizing someone else’s business.”

- KAORI ZAGE

is distinct from Creekside’s existing food and beverage options.

“I’ve had a lot of people approach me but their menus looked very similar to, say, what you get at the Rim Rock or Aura. So I had to be involved to make sure,” she said. “I want all

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these businesses to succeed. There’s no point in cannibalizing someone else’s business.”

To that end, Kaori has hired the group behind Vancouver’s wildly popular Meat & Bread, a gourmet sandwich shop that has turned its original Cambie location into a small empire, with locations in Calgary and Seattle as well as five more planned for Vancouver along with three in Toronto and one in London, Ont. She is also working

with Vancouver-based Ste. Marie, the design firm responsible for the Fairmont Pacific Rim’s The Botanist restaurant, as well as several consultants behind “some of the biggest concepts” in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore.

“I’m just trying to take a little bit of their expertise and their knowledge and seeing whether or not it can be translated to Creekside in Whistler,” she said. “At the same time, I feel really committed that it can be for everybody. You shouldn’t feel like you have to dress up to enjoy this food or go to the bar.”

And yet despite its international flair, the Zages want to recreate the warmth and community feel they first encountered in Creekside a dozen years ago.

“When you walk through Franz’s Trail, it feels like parts of European alpine villages … It’s a really pretty part of Whistler that feels a bit more intimate,” Kaori notes. “We’re trying to preserve a part of Whistler that brought us here in the first place. I know that sounds kind of contradictory to the fact that we want to do more international concepts, but it is to create this feeling of more of a village, where we’re all working together.”

The Zages are hopeful to have the new concepts open by this winter—although Kaori acknowledged that’s an ambitious timeline. n

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Whistler economist pens activist novel WHEN THEY CAME FOR THE BEACH DRAWS ON YEARS OF FACTS TO CRAFT ANTI-PIPELINE STORY

BY ALYSSA NOEL ROBYN ALLAN had had enough.

The Whistler economist, who has held several different executive positions, including president and CEO of ICBC, had been a prominent intervener in the National Energy Board’s (NEB) review of the Trans Mountain pipeline in 2015 when she decided to withdraw.

“What I discovered over the process is we are being subjected to a regulatory environment that is no longer functional,” Allan says. “The National Energy Board does not protect the interests of Canadians, it protects the interests of the oil industry.”

She felt that by remaining part of the process, she was validating it and so she stepped away.

“I resigned halfway through the hearing because I had satisfied myself that the NEB was not doing what it purported to do,” she says. “I felt I would have more impact by continuing to do my work and getting it out there, whether it was articles or presentations and speeches or a novel—if

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I put my [energy] into that.”

Allan had written opinion pieces for publications like the Vancouver Sun, National Observer, and The Province about the pipeline project, largely through the lens of an economist. But after her experience with the NEB, she wanted to find a new way to connect with young Canadians on the issue. So, for the first time, she turned to fiction.

and rewriting, she released When They Came for the Beach online last month, complete with an extensive bibliography that references facts gleaned from her years of non-fiction writing.

While the story’s characters are fictional, their fight against the Trans Mountain pipeline is rooted in facts. The book’s main character is Trainer Richards,

“ ... here I was trying to create a fictional reality that was a better window into facts that we’re being presented with.”

- ROBYN ALLAN

“That was the motivation: to try to put this entire issue into a medium that would be accessible, entertaining, and informative,” she says. “Novels are a distraction. We read fiction for a lot of reasons, but one of the primary reasons is because it takes us out of reality—and here I was trying to create a fictional reality that was a better window into facts that we’re being presented with.”

After four years of writing, editing,

who lives in Vancouver’s West End and works a minimum-wage job as a security guard downtown.

As she and her friends learn more about the pipeline expansion proposal, they begin to uncover an unsettling story and join the fight against the project.

While she was a first-time novelist, Allan says the writing process started simply enough. “I was sitting down one

day and Trainer showed up on the page,” she says. “She just asked her first question to Barbara; it had nothing to do with the pipeline. It had to do with the challenges that people in their 20s and 30s have to deal with [that are different than] what I had to deal with. What would it be like to be sitting on the cusp of understanding what the challenges of climate change are and nobody in authority seems to be doing anything about it? How do you grasp that?

For me [the challenges were] how do I have children and work at the same time? It wasn’t nearly as big.”

To that end, Allan decided to make the novel available online for free or for a minimum $5 donation as a digital download.

“The main group I think that’s at the greatest disadvantage right now is people in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s. The changes that have happened around misinformation have been relatively recent,” she says.

“There are things that are difficult in getting this message out and there are things that are relatively easy because of my background. The story I’m trying to tell would be hard for some. I discovered a different story because I was able to dig in different places.”

To read or purchase When They Came For the Beach (along with an extensive bibliography linking to events mentioned in the story), visit novel.robynallan.com/. n

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Arts Whistler workshops bring art to the lake THE ALTA LAKE STATION HOUSE HOSTS AN ARRAY OF UNIQUE WEEKEND SESSIONS THIS SUMMER

BY ALYSSA NOEL FOR MANY CREATIVE Whistlerites, artistic pursuits fall by the wayside once summer hits.

After all, who wants to be indoors when the weather is hot and the daylight stretches through the evening?

That’s where Arts Whistler’s Art on the Lake workshop series comes in. Offering two-day workshops that tackle a range of mediums, they all take place at the picturesque Alta Lake Station House, which means participants create art while enjoy the lake too.

“It’s a really inspiring space,” says Imogen Osborne, programs and events manager with Arts Whistler. “It’s on the southern end of Alta Lake looking north …

It’s got big windows all across the front of it and a patio, so when it’s nice out you can do art on the patio.”

The unique series kicked off at the end of May with a tie-dye workshop before hosting sessions on painting, textile design, lavender art, and even pyrography.

“We’re just over halfway through,” Osborne says. “It’s a really broad demographic; we go right from beginner all the way to intermediate and advanced.

We try and offer a range in each category as well … I’m really excited about the ones coming up.”

That includes Illuminated II—Creating Compelling Light in your Paintings, running on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, with instructor Gaye Adams. As the name suggests, participants will learn how to render the effects of light in their paintings.

Another popular session is digital photography Aug. 3 and 4 hosted by Jeff Boyce, followed by a trio of outside-the-

box workshops. One, running Aug. 24 and Aug. 25, is called Travel Sketching and Watercolours and will teach painters how to quickly sketch and paint on site—wherever that may be (sadly, this one is sold out).

“Two of the [workshops] we’ve never done before in the series are Half Life Sized Portraiture with James Stewart … The jewelry [workshop] is also a little outside the box. They’ll be doing some silver casting, a semi-precious, gem-embellished ring,” Osborne says.

During the James Stewart workshop, set for Aug. 10 and 11, students will make a portrait sculpture of a head and learn basics of proportional sculpting with oilbased clay.

The silver jewelry workshop, meanwhile, will teach participants about “how to prep crucibles, melt silver, and create watercastings, then work on piecing them together to form beautiful, one-ofa-kind pendants, earrings and rings,” the description reads.

Those words might sound foreign, but, in short, students will leave the session with a piece of jewelry they made on their own— with the tools to do it again.

Arts Whistler has been working with instructor Kelly Allanson for some time to launch the workshop, Osborne says.

“She reached out to us in 2017 at the end of the year, and we’ve been in contact with her since figuring out how we can bring it to Art on the Lake,” she says. “It’s all very selfcontained. She brings in everything that’s needed to run the workshop. Each workshop has a list of supplies for participants. We’re in contact with the participants once they register with us to let them know what the artists ask they bring.”

Each session has a different price and items to bring. To find out more, or to register, visit artswhistler.com/art-on-the-lake. n

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Disney thinks we do, or more likely they don’t give a shit either way because they put Beyoncé in the movie and that will guarantee 10 zillion ticket sold, almost as many soundtrack album sales, and as many branded necklaces, T-shirts, earbuds, make-up bags, and Happy Meal toys the

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kids in the overseas factories can pump out.

Certainly, Beyoncé is a big deal and it appears Disney/The Lion King is also trying its best to honour African culture this time around. But is the movie any good? Or more importantly, how does it hold up to the original cartoon version?

Unless you are a cinematic tech nerd, the answer is probably “underwhelming.”

On the technical side, director Jon Favreau (Iron Man, The Jungle Book) did something completely new with this flick: he built the entire movie—characters, rocks, trees, sun, backgrounds, bugs, everything—in 3D virtual reality and then had “cameramen” enter that VR world to film the action as if it were really happening. (There’s an entire Wired magazine feature about this if you want to do a deep dive—it’s crazy).

So the movie looks great, almost like a nature doc. The story is essentially untouched (Hamlet, but with animals) but for some reason it never quite hits the emotional resonance of the original.

Perhaps because this version is too close to the one most of the world remembers (is the collective unconscious at play here?). Or maybe it’s that the animals’ faces lack the emotional range of animated characters?

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Having said that, the photo realistic lion versus hyena battle royal climax plays pretty incredibly and the voice cast is solid—James Earl Jones, Beyoncé, Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor. Somehow though, Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner end up kind of stealing the show as Pumba and Timon, perhaps because they were allowed to improv some new dialogue/jokes? Even if they are fart jokes, at least they feel fresh.

The Lion King is a decent movie—worth watching—but as a movie experience, I don’t think it surpasses the cartoon version, and part of that is because underneath all the cool visuals and high-priced voices, you get the feeling this whole endeavour might be more about satisfying Disney’s greed than about exposing a new generation to an empowering story and a set of classic songs. But hey, those Happy Meal toys look “collectible,” don’t they?

The download of the week is a local one: Anthill Film’s latest mountain bike flick Return to Earth is now available on iTunes.

For their ninth film, Squamish-based Anthill travels to more incredible locations than ever before (Hawaii to Switzerland to

Patagonia) and captures some of the world’s best riders ripping, flipping, sending and friending.

With a nod to 1960s feelings of lo-fi togetherness (and featuring a title font to match), Return to Earth focuses on the many ways a bike can connect you to nature, each other, and yourself. Highlight segments include a multi-rider dream-line in Oahu and a pack of savage 11-to-14-yearold Sea to Sky kids absolutely shredding the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Anthill always gets you stoked to get on a bike, and this one is well worth the download.

And the soundtrack, heavy on ‘60s tunes including Steppenwolf, The Beach Boys and a Mamas and the Papas’ cover, will certainly introduce some young shredders to a new sound.

It’s also a sweet segment to hype up another film, Echo in the Canyon, which comes to the Whistler Village 8 next week.

This one is a documentary about the beginnings of L.A.’s Laurel Canyon music scene and how a few bands smoking weed and jamming in their living rooms would change popular music forever.

Music is a need, not a want, and this flick is a must-see for fans of that era, young or old. n

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GRAB YOUR BLANKETS and some popcorn; the Whistler Film Festival is bringing back its Summer Cinema Series.

The outdoor movies are set to screen at Creekside Plaza every Monday from Aug. 12 to Sept. 2.

First up, catch coming-of-age favourite Stand By Me on Aug. 12. That will be followed by the classic slacker flick Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on Aug. 19 and the beloved Spielberg picture E.T. on Aug. 26.

Finally, the series will wrap up with a new, big-name film on Sept. 2: Bohemian Rhapsody. The Academy Award-winning film features the story and music of Queen, in particular the band’s lead singer Freddie Mercury.

The free films will start after dusk (some time around 8 p.m.) each week. Chairs will be available by donation, or you can bring your own seating. Bug spray, warm clothes, and blankets are also welcome.

(Alcohol and smoking are not.) For more information, visit whistlerfilmfestival.com/ events/summer-cinema.

WIND FESTIVAL BLOWS INTO SQUAMISH Last year, Squamish’s Wind Festival for the Arts drew a record 4,000 people downtown for music, workshops and even a little shopping at the artisan market.

This year, the free event is back and bigger than ever, running from July 18 to 20 in Junction Park.

On Thursday, July 18, there will be a “special edition” of the weekly Amped in the Park performance for emerging musicians

and performers from 7 to 9 p.m.

Then on Friday, July 19, check out Movie Under the Stars from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. for a free outdoor screening. Finally, come back on Saturday, July 20, for a jampacked schedule that includes musical acts Jon and Roy, Old Soul Rebel, John Welsh & Los Valientes, Norman Foote and Ira Pettle.

There will also be face painting, a kid’s zone, food trucks, balloons and live painting on site.

Put on by the Squamish Arts Council, you can also check out a live carving demonstration, make a eucalyptus wreath and screen print a t-shirt (BYO-t-shirt).

The Locals Corner will also feature Squamish musicians Matt Blackman, Will Ross, and Cat Madden.

For more visit squamishwindfestival. com.

BARD IN THE BARN Last year, Renata Zablotney, head of A Bird’s Work Theatre Company, and the drama teacher at Pemberton Secondary School, brought a taste of Shakespeare to the Downtown Community Barn with the comedic parody, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).

The premise of the production was a group of actors attempting to cram all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays into one show.

The Bard in the Barn concept is returning this year on Aug. 3—with a bit of a twist. This time, it will take place at the Pemberton and District Community Centre from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

While details on the show are still to come, tickets are on sale now for $22 on Facebook by searching Bard in the Barn…Hall.

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for continued learning and recreational programming are not always abundant in small communities.

This was especially true before the internet made distance learning and online tutorials commonplace. In the 1970s and ‘80s, in Whistler, Myrtle Philip Elementary School was the site of learning for more than just school-aged kids.

An adult education department began running out of Myrtle Philip School after the school opened in 1976. It offered various classes and programs, mainly in the evenings, to those living in the area.

Looking at the summer programs offered in 1981, it would seem that there was high demand among the local population for sports- and fitness-related programming.

That summer, seven different activities were offered out of the school, including gardening, French lessons, basketball, tennis, and karate once or twice a week.

The most popular and frequent classes were named Fun & Fit and Superfit, occurring a total of seven times weekly, almost enough to fulfill the small community’s “seemingly insatiable need for fitness classes.”

The classes were run by instructors Sue Worden and Susie Mortensen, who began the program in the fall of 1980. According to the Squamish Citizen, the popularity of the program was “overwhelming” and it was regularly attended by at least 30 to 40 people, including a core group of five to 10 men. By adding later time slots, the class hoped to increase those numbers even further. Debbie Cook, the adult education coordinator, attributed the program’s success to its instructors and “the enthusiasm and dedication they have infused into the participants.”

For $2 (or $10 for 10 sessions) participants could engage in an hour-

long exercise class including stretches, aerobics, and strengthening exercises. In 1982, Sue Cameron wrote a review of the program for the Citizen, describing it as a great opportunity to get in shape for the ski season. According to Cameron, the class began with 15 minutes of stretching and warming up before turning to 20 minutes of “sweat-out time, running and hopping on the spot intermingled with subtle stretching exercises.”

Pushups and sit ups were followed by another period of stretching, this time concentrating on breathing “so as to get the most out of the pain you just went through.”

All of this was, of course, set to modern music of the 1980s.

Classes were offered daily Monday through Friday, meaning that “if you can walk the next day you can do it again!”

The demand for fitness programs was not just for the adults of Whistler. Kindergym, a weekly class of basic gym activities and occasional handicrafts sponsored by the Alta Lake Community Club, also ran out of the Myrtle Philip School gymnasium. Targeting children aged two to five-years-old, the class was also an opportunity for parents and caregivers to socialize.

The offerings of the adult education department expanded over the decade.

Instructors were drawn from within the community, calling on anyone who wanted to share a particular skill or hobby. During the fall of 1986, community members could learn about European cooking from Mark Kogler, first aid from Karen Killaly, and mountain safety and avalanches from Chris Stetham and Roger McCarthy, as well as various crafts such as macrame, glass etching, and dried flower arranging. Topping the list of programs was still Fun & Fit with Sue Worden.

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Serena Ryder’s eclectic music career TORONTO MUSICIAN HEADLINES SQUAMISH CONSTELLATION FESTIVAL—AFTER PLAYING A CRUISE SHIP AND OPENING A MUSIC STUDIO

BY ALYSSA NOEL SERENA RYDER has a lot of interesting gigs lined up for the summer.

So, naturally, I open our interview by asking which she’s most looking forward to.

She cuts me off: “Squamish Constellation Festival!”

I laugh, thinking she’s pandering to Pique’s Sea to Sky readers.

“I’m not joking,” she insists. “I’m super, super excited about that. What a great lineup.

I’m super proud to be on that lineup. There’s a lot of pride surrounding that for me.”

Ryder, a Canadian indie singersongwriter who has a pile of Juno Awards to her name, is one of the headliners of the inaugural Squamish festival. Despite the fact that the 36-year-old has been performing since she was eight, and is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her debut album Falling Out, this type of enthusiasm for performing isn’t out of character.

Another memorable show—or rather series of shows—she performed earlier

ON STAGE Serena Ryder is set to perform at the Squamish Constellation Festival on Friday, July 26.

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this year was on The Melissa Etheridge Cruise in the spring. “It was life-altering amazing,” Ryder says. “There were two-per-cent male (performers). It was 98-per-cent female. It was unbelievable.

I’d never been around that many women before in my life. It was a complete sense of comfort and home. It was beautiful,

Sailing the seas aside, Ryder has also added a few more unique items to her resume this year. For one, she hosted a five-week radio show in her home city of Toronto on CHYM (“It was a completely new experience,” she says). But an even more labour-intensive project: Art House, a recording studio and soon-to-be music label.

“It’s taken us long enough in North America to realize community is everything. When I started it was, ‘Be an island, girl.’ … That’s changed the most.’”

- SERENA RYDER

just a friendly energy. No tension, it was really, really cool.”

But what was it like to be a celebrity trapped on a ship with throngs of fans? “You have this idea of a cruise ship in your mind— and it wasn’t like that at all. It was expansive, gigantic. It felt like summer camp for female musicians. I totally walked around and people were really respectful and cool. It felt comfortable and fantastic,” she says.

Initially, she planned to use the space for her own music, but it quickly morphed into something bigger.

“I have a lot of really amazing, talented artists coming in and recording and writing,” she says. “It’s a really interesting space and it’s about community and helping each other out and learning from each other. I’ve always wanted my own recording studio. I started building it,

designing it, and had a lot of help from a lot of people. Once I finished, I was like, ‘I want to share it.’”

That community-minded approach echoes the changes Ryder says she’s seen in the music industry in recent years. Instead of lamenting the way the last decade—and the internet—has levelled the industry, she highlights the positive shifts. (Though, she adds, it is really hard for musicians to make a living these days.)

“I feel like there’s the collapse of this hierarchical society,” she says. “There’s a different perspective now. We realize it takes a village. It’s important to respect everybody and treat them as you want to be treated yourself and realize we’re all in it together. It’s taken us long enough in North America to realize community is everything. When I started it was, ‘Be an island, girl.’ … That’s changed the most.’”

Catch Serena Ryder’s set at the Squamish Constellation Festival on Friday, July 26. The festival runs from July 26 to 28 at Hendrickson Field in Squamish.

Weekend passes ($199 for general admission and $425 for VIP) and single-day tickets ($65 for Friday or $80 for Saturday and Sunday general admission or $170 for VIP each of the three days) are on sale now at constellationfest.ca. n

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COUNTRY CREW Pemberton’s Dakota Pearl are celebrating the release of their new single “Nothing to Lose.”

PHOTO BY KELLY COSGROVE

Dakota Pearl take the next step PEMBERTON COUNTRY ACT CELEBRATE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO AHEAD OF FALL EP RELEASE

BY ALYSSA NOEL DAKOTA PEARL have become unintentional ambassadors for Pemberton.

Their music videos—with help from local videographer Kirk Bereska—often highlight the stunning scenery in Spud Valley and make viewers look at the surroundings with new eyes.

That holds true for “Nothing to Lose,” the first single off their forthcoming EP. “We [shot] a good portion of it up on the paraglide launch,” says Dave Trimble, lead guitarist with the country group. “We were driving around in Adam’s (Leggett, vocalist and guitarist) truck all afternoon, stopping at different spots.”

When they suddenly realized the sun was about to set, they rushed up to the launching spot, which overlooks the valley.

“It was the golden hour for the sunset and we just got this incredible footage,” Trimble says. “It’s mostly just Adam and Rosalind Steel (keyboardist and backing vocalist), with a beautiful sunset down the valley.”

To be fair, all that beauty is tempered with a little reality too. “The only funny thing about it is you can see all the mosquitoes,” he laughs. “The mosquitoes were so bad.”

Both the new single and its video are set to be released on Tuesday, July 23, kicking off a busy season for the Pemberton band.

“We’re busy just about every weekend this summer … We’ve gone out and looked for gigs, for sure, but a lot of it is people are coming to us for private parties,” Trimble adds.

Next up, they’re celebrating “Nothing to Lose” with a party at the PemHo Pub on Saturday, July 20. “(The song) is definitely a boot stomper, for sure, with a big, powerful ending,” he says. “The second single is a

different song for us too. We’ve got a video ready to go.”

All this is leading up to the release of their second EP set for the fall. This record builds on their debut, Big Mountain Music, thanks to six years of playing together—and some outside help.

Before they went into the studio, the band brainstormed ideas for a producer and landed on Jeff Johnson, founder of Bailey Way Entertainment who’s worked with acts like George Canyon, Meghan Patrick, and Dallas Smith.

“We sent him one of the songs, just out of the blue thinking, ‘Let’s give it a shot,’” Trimble says. “He got back to Adam and we were like, ‘Yeah, let’s do it.’”

His contributions to the five-song EP were noticeable, he adds.

“What he’s done with these songs is incredible. Just that polish, that finish— the icing on the cake that makes it amazing … The feedback was great. I think we really struck him that we showed up very well prepared. Our demos were all in place, we showed up ready to go, ready to play.

We knew exactly what we wanted to play.

He didn’t really change the songs around too much, that made life easy for him,” he says.

The next step will be to promote the record a little more widely than the last time around. Already, they’ve won over hometown fans, earning favourite band/ musician in Pique’s Best of Pemberton poll again this year.

“You have to start small, get the word out locally,” Trimble says. “We’ll take anything that comes our way. The dream is to make a living doing it.”

To check out the new single and video, visit dakotapearl.com on July 23. Catch them at the PemHo Pub on Saturday, July 20 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. 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.

Applicants should submit a resume as well as a brief statement regarding their interest in joining the Liquor Licence Advisory Committee to Denise Taveira by email to (planning@whistler.ca).

Submission Deadline: July 25, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

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PIQUECAL

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL EVENTS & NIGHTLIFE

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For a complete guide to events in Whistler, visit piquenewsmagazine.com/events

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MUSIC

THE HAIRFARMERS

Voted Whistler’s best band every year since 2001, The Hairfarmers combine uncanny vocals with innovative guitar and percussion covering all your favourite songs. > 5-9 pm > Four Seasons Resort

COCKTAIL DANCE PARTY

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

LOCALS’ NIGHT

Specials all night long. For VIP table bookings or guest list, email info@garfinkels.ca. > 7:30 pm > Garfinkel’s

LIVE MUSIC AT BRICKWORKS > 8 pm > Brickworks Public House

MICHAEL FABRO

With a focus on crowd-pleasing hits and infectious vocal hooks this young artist has fused multiple styles into dynamic live act. > 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

KARAOKE WITH JACK-QUI NO Put it on the rocks and call it a show! > 8-11 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

AUSTIN ROSS

Drawing inspiration from the deep well of traditional roots music, Austin plays originals and cover songs in the vein of classic story tellers from yesterday and today. Expect an eclectic set of knee slappers and ballads that blend elements of folk, country and blues. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

RUCKUS DELUXE

Ruckus Deluxe features former Cirque Du Soleil lead singer Chad Oliver and Grammy-nominated violinist Ian Cameron playing Celtic and classics on mandolin, fiddle and electric guitar. > 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

STEPHEN VOGLER

Just back from playing on the Sunshine Coast, singer songwriter Stephen Vogler plays some lively sets of ska, reggae, roots and rock. > 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

THROWBACK THURSDAYS

Come lounge out, dance and listen to all the Throwback hits one could need. tommyswhistler.com. > 9 pm > Tommys Whistler

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THROWBACK THURSDAYS WITH MR. TWITCH

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

Free. 604-962-0601 > 9 pm-midnight > Three Below

THURSDAY LOCALS’ NIGHT

Come join our legendary locals’ night every Thursday, kicking off the night with a game of skate at 9 p.m. followed by DJ Praiz and friends throwing down some dope tracks. Prizes to be given away each week include concert tickets, snowboards, electric sunnies and skateboards! Email info@garfinkels.ca for guest list and VIP options. > 9 pm-2 am > Garfinkel’s

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

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

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. > 1 pm > Audain Art Museum

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

WORKBC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DROP IN

Drop in to the Pemberton Public Library every Thursday afternoon and learn how WorkBC can assist you in your job search and career planning. All services are free.

For details call 1-877-932-1611. > 1-5 pm > Pemberton Library (Pemberton)

COMMUNITY

BNI MOUNTAIN HIGH

BNI provides a positive and structured environment for development and exchange of quality business referrals. Register by emailing melissa@ betterbrainhealth.info. $20 > 6:45-8:30 am > Whistler Chamber Boardroom

WHISTLER YOUTH BAND

Let the trumpets sing! The Whistler Youth Band is a beginner band for youth ages 10 and up. > 6-7:30 pm > Myrtle Philip Community School

SUMMER WHISTLER NATURE CAMP

Whistler Nature Camp’s summer session offers a unique opportunity for kids age 6 to 10 to connect with Whistler’s natural backyard! > Every other Monday-Friday, 8:30 am3:30 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. Free. 604-962-8711 > 9:30-10:30 am > Whistler Women’s Centre

FRI

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 > 7 pm > Buffalo Bills

MOONDROPS @ALPINE CAFE

Expect original sounding versions of contemporary and old-school tracks from Whistler’s newest line-up, with a power-house vocal and soulful guitar style. Free. > 7-9:43 pm > Alpine Cafe

CHAMPAGNE FRIDAY

Kick off your weekend at Garf’s. info@garfinkels.ca. > 7:30 pm > Garfinkel’s

WHISTLER PRESENTS OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: THE HARPOONIST & THE AXE MURDERER

Acclaimed Vancouver duo kick out raw and primal blues infused with a jolt of renewed energy. Their latest album Apocalipstick is out now. Free. > 7:30-10 pm > Whistler Olympic Plaza

FIRE IT UP FRIDAY WEEKEND GETAWAYS AT TOMMY’S WHISTLER

Come down to Tommy’s Whistler and set the bar high for the weekend. DJ Dre Morel spinning pop, rock and hip hop beats all night long. For guest list and VIP reservations visit tommyswhistler.com. Let us know if you are celebrating for a gift from us to you! > 9 pm > Tommys Whistler

KARAOKE NIGHT

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LAURA NEDELAK

Come down to the market and enjoy the sweet voice and guitar of Whistler local, Laura Nedelak! Free. > 3-6:30 pm > Pemberton Downtown Community Barn

MICHAEL FABRO See Thursday > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

FRIDAY NIGHT WEEKEND KICK OFF PARTY

With Glen Mishaw. Mishaw is a long time local singer songwriter who can shred a guitar like no tomorrow. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

LIVE MUSIC

LADIES’ NIGHT

No cover, no lineups. > 6-9 pm > Whistler Brewing Company

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

THE WHISKEYDICKS

The WhiskeyDicks are a group of Celtic Gypsy punk rockers with a reputation for “one hell of a good time.” > 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS

Start the weekend off right with music by B.C.’s finest party DJs mixing the best in hip hop, rap, R&B and party anthems. Whistler’s most energetic dancefloor. > 9:30 pm > Moe Joe’s

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. No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

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ONGOING & DAILY

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MUSIC

MICHAEL FABRO > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

“SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE”

Music with DJ MixMasterFab. He’ll be sure to get your feet stomping and your head bopping all night long. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

WHISTLER PRESENTS OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: THE SHEEPDOGS Proud purveyors of guitar-driven modern-day retro rock, The Sheepdogs are a triple JUNO Award-winning quintet based out of Saskatoon. > 7:30-10 pm > Whistler Olympic Plaza

FIN DE FIESTA FLAMENCO PRESENTS: “SEMPITERNO”

Direct from Spain - International flamenco music and dance ensemble Fin de Fiesta Flamenco brings their new production, “Sempiterno,” to theatres and festivals across France and Canada this summer. The Vancouver Sun $25 advance/$30 door 604-935-8410 > 8-10 pm > Maury Young Arts Centre

Moondrops play at Alpine Cafe on Friday.

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ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME

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

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

FOOD + DRINK

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. Free. > 3-6:30 pm > Pemberton Downtown Community Barn

SPORTS

INDOOR PICKLEBALL DROP-IN

Have fun playing the fastest growing sport in North America. All levels welcome. Free paddle rental. For more, call 604-932-1991. $10 > 4-6 pm > Whistler Racquet Club

WHISTLER TRI CLUB SWIM SQUAD

Triathlon focused swim squads. Full details at whistlertriclub.com/training-sessions. > 6-7:15 am > Meadow Park Sports Centre

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

JUMMAH SALAH (FRIDAY PRAYER)

There will be a weekly “Jummah Salah” (Friday Prayer) held at the Maury Young Arts Centre Multi-Purpose Hall.

It is open to all and everyone is welcome. > 1:30 pm > Maury Young Arts Centre

YOUTH CENTRE DROP-IN

The Youth Centre is a fun space for 13 to 18 year olds featuring ping pong, pool, video and board games, a skateboard mini-ramp, rails, and more. > 3:30-11 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre

KAL MOLLISON

Kal Mollison, frontman of acclaimed Canadian indie band Sandcastle Theory, builds on-the-fly vocal and instrumental arrangements. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

LIVE @ BLACK’S

Party with local and touring musicians at Black’s Pub. > 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

WEEKEND GETAWAYS - SATURDAY’S WITH TOMMY’S WHISTLER

Whistler’s newest nightclub turns it up every Saturday night with VIP Tables and a party not to miss out on. For guest list and VIP reservations visit tommyswhistler.com. > 9 pm > Tommys Whistler

THE WHISKEYDICKS

> 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

BROTHER TWANG

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

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

SUPREME SATURDAY

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

PRENATAL CLASSES

This program helps support women and their partners in making informed decisions about their prenatal and birth experience. Classes are ongoing and by appointment. To sign up, please call Bev Nolan-Newsome, certified childbirth educator, internationally certified lactation Consultant and registered doula at 604-894-5389. > Ongoing > Whistler

guest list email info@garfinkels.ca. > 10 pm > Garfinkel’s

SATURDAY NIGHT ALL LOVE NO CLUB

Satiate your thirst for amazing cocktails and unique beats with tyMetal’s eclectic DJ feats. No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

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

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

SPORTS

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

DJ Nikky from Vancouver brings the Whistler’s biggest weekend party and best vibe. VIP champagne parades along with the hottest hip hop and remixes! For VIP and

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PIQUECAL COMMUNITY

FAMILY TOGETHER TIME

A parent-directed hour with board games, crafts and a story corner with felt puppets. Free. > 3:30-4:30 pm > Whistler Public Library

SINGING WITH THE BABIES

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

YOUTH CENTRE DROP-IN

> 6-10 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre

SOULFUL SUNDAYS

Soul Club Whistler spinning that funky soul soundtrack. > 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

THE SUNDAY GLOW PARTY

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. > 9 pm > Moe Joe’s

SUNDAY NIGHT THEORY

tyMetal’s diversified taste translates to deep cuts featuring classics and future gems. No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

SUN

SUNDAYS AT THE POINT

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MUSIC

AUSTIN ROSS > noon > Stonesedge

OPEN MIC

Bring your instruments and come early to sign up. > 12-2 pm > Grimms Deli

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

Join us on our patio every Sunday afternoons for live music featuring Whistler musicians. Free. > 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. Drinks and food specials all night long. > 4 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

GREG NEUFELD

Armed with a guitar, stompbox and one of the best soulful voices you will ever hear. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

SUNDAY SESSION

With Mitch Szitas. If you haven’t had a chance to catch this new to Whistler musician you’re are missing out. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

JERRY’S DISCO

Dust off your gaper day getup, from backwards helmets to gorby gaps. > 7-10 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

OPEN MIC JAM NIGHT

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

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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

COMMUNITY

WHISTLER FARMERS’ MARKET

The market showcases fresh fruit, produce, artisan crafts and food products. > 11 am-4 pm > Whistler Farmers’ Market

AN AFTERNOON INTRODUCTION TO UCWALMÍCWTS, THE LIL’WAT LANGUAGE

In this session we will cover a brief history of the Ucwalmicwts language and how to identify sounds. We will practice simple commands, counting, colours, and animals. By the end of the session, you will be know how to introduce yourself and offer simple commands and greetings. Registration is required, and space is limited! Email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca to claim a spot. Max two spots per person, adults only. > 12-2 pm > Florence Petersen Park

DOG DAY @ALPINE CAFE - A WAG FUNDRAISER

Bring your four-legged best friend down to the cafe and get involved in this community fundraising event! Live music with Kostaman, Doghouse, and special guests. > 1-7 pm > Alpine Cafe

SUMMER FUN WITH CODING

Encourage your kids to learn new skills by creating a simple, fun computer program using Scratch. Learning coding helps kids improve their creative, logical, and troubleshooting reasoning. STEM is the future - all kids should be familiar with it! This program is designed for kids aged 8 to 12. Registration is required for all sessions, so please email the library at youthservices@ whistlerlibrary.ca or call 604-935-8436 to sign up. > 2-4 pm > Whistler Public Library

WE RUN WHISTLER

Weekly group trail runs, Tuesdays, 5:55pm, location changes weekly.

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MUSIC

ACOUSTIC COFFEE HOUSE

The Acoustic Coffee House is back! Come join in with this afternoon of music. > 4-6 pm > Grimms Deli

GREG NEUFELD

> 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

OPEN MIC & PATIO JAM

Open Mic night at Cranked Espresso Bar with host Jenna Mae. This is a super fun night for music lovers and artists of all levels. > 6-9 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. An entire rat pack in one man, he’ll tip his glass to you with that jazzy swagger. > 7-10 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

MARTINI MONDAY > 7:30 pm > Buffalo Bills

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

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

PIQUECAL TRIVIA NIGHT

The Crystal Lounge hosts trivia every Monday night! > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

SPORTS

WHISTLER TRI CLUB SWIM SQUAD

> 6-7:15 am > Meadow Park Sports Centre

COMMUNITY

SUMMER WHISTLER NATURE CAMP

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

MUSIC & WORDS

A drop-in program is for kids 2 to 4 years that focuses on early literacy through music, rhyme, and stories. Free. > 10 am > Whistler Public Library

MONDAYS IN MUSE LAB

Stop by and repair ripped seams, sew on the loose buttons, patch the jeans! 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. $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

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MUSIC

DINO DINICOLO

The electric bass becomes an extension of his hands and his voice has developed a rhythmic centre of its own, Dino DiNicolo is a master musician with a groove so deep that it moves the mind, the body, and the soul. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

BINGO

Channel your inner granny and dominate bingo at the locals’ living room. > 8 pm > Tapley’s Pub

BLACK ‘N’ BLUES

Blues night with Sean Rose. > 8 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

LIVE MUSIC AT BRICKWORKS > 8 pm > Brickworks Public House

KARAOKE NIGHT > 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

TOMMY TUESDAYS

DJ Dre Morel and weekly guests turning it up every Tuesday night all summer long. > 9 pm > Tommys Whistler

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. > 9 pm-1:30 am > Three Below

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RHYME & SONG

This program gives toddlers, parents and caregivers the opportunity to learn songs, rhymes and finger plays together. For more information, please email youthservice@whistlerlibary.ca. Free > 10:30 am > Whistler Public Library

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 3pm and feature local presenters. > 2-4 pm > Pemberton Museum

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SUP YOGA WITH DAWN

Head down to Wayside Park for SUP Yoga with our ambassador Dawn. Hosted by Lole Whistler and WET, this is the second SUP Yoga class for July. Paddleboard hire is $10 and we encourage a $10 donation to go to Whistler Adaptive Sports. $20 > 9:45-10:45 am > Wayside Park

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 p.m. and racing starts shortly after 6pm. Volunteers always needed! $3-$7 > 5:30-7 pm > Whistler BMX Track

WE RUN WHISTLER: WEEKLY GROUP RUN

Group run for intermediate runners and above. This week will be an out & back on 27 Switchbacks. Check our Facebook page (facebook.com/groups/werunwhistler) for weekly updates. Visit werunwhistler.com to plan your summer of running. #werunwhistler rain or shine! Free. > 5:55pm > Rainbow Lake trailhead, Alta Lake Road

STRETCH AND RESTORE YOGA WITH RYA

Head to Lole Whistler for an evening class of Stretch and Restore Yoga with our ambassador Rya Letham.

Class runs for one hour. Entry is by donation. > 7:15-8:15 pm > Lolë Atelier Whistler

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TRIVIA TUESDAY

Grab your crew and re-energize those brain cells as hosts Emily and Stephen bring you four rounds of trivia fun. > 8:30-10 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

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We reserve the prime family-style table by the Ola Volo mural for our LGBTQ2+ family. > 5-8 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

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Once the word gets out, everyone is going to want to see Conor Fitzpatrick play. He is already one of Cranked’s favourites. > 4:30-7:30 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

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Live music from Neverland Nights. > 6 pm > Buffalo Bills

FOXY GET FUNKY

Whether you know her as DJ Foxy Moron or just Ace, you know she kills it on the vinyl. > 8-11 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

JAM NIGHT

Jam Night with Kostaman and friends every Wednesday night from 9 pm. > 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

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Members will participate in a fun and competitive sailing race, followed by a social evening (barbecue or après at a local restaurant). Please visit http:// whistlersailing.com/races-family-club-sail/ for prices, prerequisites & registration. > 5:30 pm > Whistler Sailing Club

TENNIS LOCALS’ NIGHT

All Levels are welcome to join in the Locals’ Night. Free racket rental, snacks, and beverage included! $20 > 6-8 pm > Whistler Racquet Club

INDOOR PICKLEBALL DROP-IN > 9:30-11:30 am > Whistler Racquet Club

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Pow 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. > 8 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

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Join the library each week for a little natural history, a story, and a craft. > 11 am-noon > Whistler Public Library

WHISTLER FARMERS’ MARKET > 2-7 pm > Whistler Farmers’ Market

INTERACT CLUB OF WHISTLER

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

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): An Aries reader sent me a

boisterous email. “I was afraid I was getting too bogged down by my duties,” he said, “too hypnotized by routine, too serious about my problems. So I took drastic action.”

He then described the ways he broke out of his slump.

Here’s an excerpt: “I gave laughing lessons to a cat. I ate a spider. I conducted a sneezing contest. I smashed an alarm clock with a hammer. Whenever an elderly woman walked by, I called out ‘Hail to the Queen!’ and did a backflip. I gave names to my spoon (Hortense), the table (Beatrice), a fly that was buzzing around (Fallon), and a toothpick (Arturo).” According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Aries, you’d be wise to stage a comparable uprising.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Welcome home, homegirls and homeboys. After observing all your homesteading in homes away from home, I’m pleased to see you getting curious about the real home brew again. I wonder how many times I’ll say the word “home” before you register the message that it’s high time for you to home in on some homemade, homegrown homework? Now here’s a special note to any of you who may be feeling psychologically homeless or exiled from your spiritual home: the coming weeks will be a favourable time to address that ache and remedy that problem.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The world is full of eternally restless people who seethe with confused desires they don’t understand. Fuelled by such unfathomable urges, they are driven in unknown directions to accomplish fuzzy goals. They may be obsessed in ways that make them appear to be highly focused, but the objects of their obsession are impossible to attain or unite with.

Those objects don’t truly exist! I have described this phenomenon in detail, Gemini, because the coming months will offer you all the help and support you could ever need to make sure you’re forever free of any inclination to be like that.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): What would you say if I asked you to tell me who you truly are? I wouldn’t want to hear so much about your titles and awards. I’d be curious about your sacred mysteries, not your literal history. I’d want to know the treasured secrets you talk about with yourself before you fall asleep. I’d ask you to sing the songs you love and describe the allies who make you feel real. I’d urge you to riff on the future possibilities that both scare you and thrill you. What else? What are some other ways you might show me core truths about your irrepressible soul? Now is a good time to meditate on these riddles.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Isaac Asimov wrote a science fiction story about a physicist who masters time travel and summons William Shakespeare into the present time. The Bard enrolls in a night school class about his own plays—and proceeds to flunk the course. Modern ideas and modes of discourse are simply too disorienting to him. He is unable to grasp the theories that centuries’ worth of critics have developed about his work. With this as a cautionary tale, I invite you to time-travel not four centuries into the future, but just 10 years. From that vantage point, look back at the life you’re living now. How would you evaluate and understand it? Do you have any constructive criticism to offer? Any insights that could help you plan better for your long-term future?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The coming weeks will be a favourable time for you to buy yourself toys, change your image for no rational reason, and indulge in an interesting pleasure that you have been denying yourself for no good reason. In addition, I hope you will engage in at least two heart-to-heart talks with yourself, preferably using funny voices and comical body language. You could also align yourself gracefully with cosmic rhythms by dancing more than usual, and by goofing off more than usual, and by wandering in the wilderness and seeking to recapture your lost innocence more than usual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Although you’ll never find an

advertisement for Toyota or Coca Cola or Apple within my horoscope column, you will find hype for spiritual commodities like creativity, love, and freedom. Like everyone else, I’m a huckster. My flackery may be more ethical and uplifting than others’, but the fact is that I still try to persuade you to “buy” my ideas. The moral of the story: Everyone, even the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, is selling something. I hope that what I’m saying here purges any reluctance you might have about presenting yourself and your ideas in the most favourable light. It’s high time for you to hone your sales pitch; to explain why your approach to life is so wise; to be a forceful spokesperson and role model for the values you hold dear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are growing almost too fast, but that won’t necessarily be a problem—as long as you don’t expect everyone around you to grow as fast as you. I suspect that you also know almost too much—but I don’t anticipate that will spawn envy and resistance as long as you cultivate a bit of humility. I have an additional duty to report that you’re on the verge of being too attractive for your own good—although you have not yet actually reached the tipping point, so maybe your hyper-attractiveness will serve you rather than undermine you. In conclusion, Scorpio, I invite you to celebrate your abundance, but don’t flaunt it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The snow leopards of Central Asia crave a lot of room to wander. Zoologists say that each male prefers its territory to be about 217 square kilometres, and each female likes to have 114 square kms. I don’t think you’ll require quite that vast a turf in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. But on the other hand, it will be important not to underestimate the spaciousness you’ll need in order to thrive. Give yourself permission to be expansive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “I want to do things so wild with you that I don’t know how to say them.” Author Anaïs Nin wrote that in a letter to her Capricorn lover Henry Miller. Is there anyone you could or should or want to say something like that? If your answer is yes, now is a good time to be so candid and bold. If the answer is no, now would be a good time to scout around for a person to whom you could or should or want to say such a thing.

And if you’d like to throw in a bit more enticement, here’s another seductive lyric from Anaïs: “Only the united beat of sex and heart together can create ecstasy.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Did you hear the story about the California mom who started a series of forest fires so as to boost her son’s career as a firefighter? She is an apt role model for behaviour you should diligently avoid in the coming weeks. It’s unwise and unprofitable for you and yours to stir up a certain kind of trouble simply because it’s trouble that you and yours have become skilled at solving. So how should you use your problem-solving energy, which I suspect will be at a peak? I suggest you go hunting for some very interesting and potentially productive trouble that you haven’t wrangled with before—some rousing challenge that will make you even smarter than you already are.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The heroine of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass is curious, adventurous, and brave. First she follows a well-dressed rabbit down a rabbit hole into an alternate universe.

Later she slips through a mirror into yet another parallel reality. Both times, with great composure, she navigates her way through many odd, paranormal, and unpredictable events. She enjoys herself immensely as she deals with a series of unusual characters and unfamiliar situations. I’m going to speculate that Alice is a Pisces. Are you ready for your very own Alice-inWonderland phase? Here it comes!

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ARTS & CULTURE Arts Whistler - Full arts & culture listings. Comprehensive artist directory & programs, events & performances year-round. For info 604-935-8410 or visit www.artswhistler.com Pemberton Arts Council - Connect with other artists, writers, artisans, musicians & help make Pemberton a vibrant arts community. Call 604-452- 0123 or visit www.pembertonartscouncil.com Pemberton Writers - Meet with other writers to review and critique monthly.

Opportunities for writing in a comfortable and creative setting.

Email crowley7@telus.net Sea to Sky Singers - Invites new & former members to join us for an exciting new term, the spring & fall terms culminate with a concert. Choir meets Tues, 7-9pm at Squamish Academy of Music, 2nd Ave. Veronica seatoskysingers@gmail.com or 604- 892-7819 www.seatoskysingers.net Whistler Community Band - Rehearsals on Tuesdays 7 - 8:15 pm CONTACT whistlerchorus@gmail.com FOR LOCATION Whistler Singers Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7 to 9pm at Myrtle Philip School in the Toad Hall room. Everyone is welcome! Inquiries can be sent to whistlersingers@gmail.com For more info, visit: www.facebook.com/ whistlersingers/

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Stewardship Pemberton Society and the One Mile Lake Nature CentreConnecting community, nature and people through education, cooperation, and community involvement. www.stewardshippemberton.com Whistler Health Care Foundation raises funds for improving health care resources and services. New board members welcomed. Contact us at info@whistlerhealthcarefoundation.org or call Karen at 604-906-1435.

SPORTS & RECREATION Alpine Club of Canada Whistler Section - Outdoor club focused on ski/ split board touring, hiking, mountaineering and skills training.

More info: accwhistler.ca Trip Schedule: accwhistler.ca/trips/ Griffin Squadron Squamish Air CadetsOpen to youth 12-18yrs at Don Ross Secondary School on Tues at 6:30pm.

Pemberton Valley Trails AssociationMeets the second Wed of each month.

7pm at the Pemberton Recreation Centre.

Call 604-698-6158 Sea to Sky RC Flyers - Model Aeronautics Association of Canada Club active in the Sea to Sky Region flying model airplanes, helicopters and multirotors. Contact S2SRCFLY@telus.net

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Tuesday evenings from 6-9 pm www.sommwine.com/wine-courses/wset/ Questions: joanne@sommwine.com @sommwine

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Sea to Sky Community Services running dozens of programs in Whistler to help people through times of crisis and with everyday challenges. www.sscs.ca 1-877-892-2022 admin@sscs.ca

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Playground Builders: Creating Play Building Hope - Playground Builders is a registered charity that builds playgrounds for children in war-torn areas. Learn more, volunteer or donate at www. playgroundbuilders.org

Whistler Adaptive Sports Program Provides sports & recreation experiences for people with disabilities. Chelsey Walker at 604-905-4493 or info@whistleradaptive.com Whistler Martial Arts offers - Kishindo Karate for kids age 4 and up, Capoeira and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids and adults.

Also Kickboxing, Judo, Yoga and Bellyfit for adults. Call Cole 932-2226 Women's Karma Yoga - Thursdays, 9:30-10:30, ongoing by donation and childminding provided. Whistler Women's Centre: 1519 Spring Creek Drive. Dropin for weekly yoga classes led by an all female team of certified yoga instructors.

All women, all ability levels welcome. hswc.ca | 604-962- 8711

IS HIRING A PROJECT COORDINATOR FOR A 3 MONTH CONTRACT POSITION Our non-profit society is dedicated to inspiring and educating the local community to Eat Real To Heal. We are seeking a self-starter who can manage two projects from initiation to completion.

20 Hours/week $20.00/hour Location – Between Whistler and Pemberton Reliable mode of transportation required

Please submit your cover letter and resume to ed@seatoskythrivers.com

Whistler Waldorf School Inspiring a Genuine Love of Learning Currently Seeking for the 2019-2020 School Year Elementary Grades Teacher (full time) Elementary Grades Teachers (part time and on-call) High School Drama, PE, Fine Arts, French, Science, Math Teachers (part time and on-call) School Registrar and Administrative Assistant: Monday-Friday, 8:30 to 3:30 pm for all days school is in session.

BC Teaching Certificate or eligibility required. Waldorf Teaching Certificate or commitment to Waldorf teacher training required.

For more information and to apply visit our website. whistlerwaldorf.com

YOUTH ACTIVITIES 1st Whistler Scout Group - outdoor & adventure program for girls and boys aged 5-17. Times and locations vary.

More info: http://1stwhistlerscoutgroup. webs.com.

Contact scoutsatwhistler @gmail.com or 604-966-4050.

Whistler Children's Chorus Rehearsal - Tuesdays at MILLENNIUM PLACE (4 5:30 pm) contact whistlerchorus@gmail. com Whistler 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 604-9358187.

Sundial Boutique Hotel at 4340 Sundial Crescent, Whistler BC V0N 1B4 is currently hiring for a

Housekeeping Supervisor This position is FT year around. Wage is $21.75/hr + benefits.

Job duties include: Supervising dept duties, inspection of work, administration, assist with recruiting, perform training and cleaning duties.

Skill requirements: 1 year’s prior experience as a housekeeping supervisor”, tourism, administration and customer service.

Please fax or email your resume with attention to “Human Resources Department” to:

604-932-7152 hr@sundialhotel.com

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Whistler/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

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.

The Adara Hotel, Whistler

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 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

We now have the following positions available:

We think that you’ll LOVE working at Nita Lake Lodge!

• Enjoy discounts at Aura Restaurant, Cure Lounge and Fix Café • Receive staff rates at our award winning spa • Season end bonus • Staff accommodation available • Free parking Current positions include: Steward/dishwasher (PM), Garde Manger, Casual Banquet Servers, Guest Service Agent. contact us today

MAINTENANCE PERSON HOUSEKEEPERS HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR STAFF HOUSING AVAILABLE SIGNING BONUS We offer better than competitive wages, benefits, spirit or epic ski pass and more. The Adara Hotel is a small boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Whistler close to all amenities and services. We take care of our staff and experience is an asset not a requirement.

careers@nitalakelodge.com www.nitalakelodge.com I @nitalakelodge

DOUG BUSH SURVEY SERVICES LTD. is looking for a

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Flexible hours. Competitive Wage. Maternity leave position.

Data entry experience and detail oriented required.

Knowledge of sage/simply accounting, proficiency in Excel and Payroll experience an asset.

Nagomi Sushi in Whistler is hiring:

Kitchen Helpers Bussers

SURVEY FIELD TECHNICIAN

With a two or three year college or technical school program in geomatics. Three years experience and proficient in the use of robotic survey instruments and GPS equipment for engineering and building construction layout, topographic site surveys, site improvement surveys and precise monitoring.

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D also an asset to assist in office with computations and drawing preparation.

Please call Ian @ 604-932-3314 or email @ ian@dbss.ca #18-1370 Alpha Lake Rd. Whistler BC V0N 1B1

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.

Serving Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton

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

Address: 108-4557 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4 Apply by email at nagomisushi@outlook.com

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Part-time Counter Sales Person

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..

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.

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

You may drop off your resume at the Napa Store in Pemberton or email it to dchapman@napacanada.com

Knowledge of vehicles is an asset. Wages will depend on experience.

RND Auto/Napa Parts 7456 Prospect St. Pemberton

Come be part of an awesome, fun local business!

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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

Red Door Bistro is looking

FOR A FULL TIME SAUCIER. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Starting wage $18-$20/hour based on experience plus tips, Extended Medical & Dental Benefits after 3 months full time, staff meal every shift, staff discounts in Roland’s Pub and ski pass financing.

Apply in person or email resume to info@reddoorbistro.ca

Now Hiring for the Following Position: EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPERS – CASUAL • Competitive Wages - $25/HR • Discounted Food • Flexible Schedule • Spa Discounts Discover new opportunities and embark on a career in Hospitality with Pan Pacific Whistler To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to careers.ppwhi@panpacific.com

COMPETITIVE PAY GREAT CREWS BENEFITS Gavan Construction Company is currently hiring for projects in WHISTLER and PEMBERTON.

Certified Dental Assistant for busy family dental clinic

Located 20 minutes north of whistler in the beautiful pemberton valley.

Also seeking

Part-time Dental Hygienist Hours negotiable with competitive wage.

Email “info@pembertonvalleydental.ca” or fax to 604-894-6934

Journeymen Carpenters (5+ Years) Project Managers Skilled Labourers We offer competitive pay, a benefits package, company cell phone plan, interesting projects, a collaborative team environment, and a chance to improve your existing skills.

We are looking for dedicated team players who want to join a rapidly growing company and establish a long-term career in construction.

Please forward resume to office@gccltd.ca

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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

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

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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 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

Full-time and year round. We feature evening work only, staff meals, competitive wages and a great work environment. So if you’re looking for a change or some extra hours, come by and see us. Flexible schedules are available.

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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

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

WE ARE LOOKING TO HIRE:

EXPERIENCED LINE COOKS (ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE) BUSSERS HOSTS SERVERS

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

Whistler’s only dedicated wedding magazine.

WHISTLERWEDDINGMAGAZINE.COM

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.

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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 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.

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.

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Whistler Smiles Dental Clinic is looking for a qualified

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who enjoys patient care, thrives on working in a team environment, and is passionate about life. The right candidate must be able to provide quality, friendly and gentle dental care and must have good work ethic & strong communication skills.

We are a team of dedicated dental professionals who pride ourselves on putting the patient first and provide ethical, transparent and optimum dental care to our patients. We provide a great working environment with very competitive wages, benefits and continuing education opportunities.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent We Will Hire New Graduates From The CDA Program!

We are the Spa for you 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 To join our unique Vida family, email Bonnie@vidaspas.com

DR. DAVID PERIZZOLO D.M.D Ph: 604.966.4500

www.whistlersmiles.com Emergency# 604.902.8169

Vida Spas - Vancouver & Whistler Live well. Live long. vidaspas.com Thank You for applying Only those considered will be contacted.

SEEKING EVENT STAFF Be a part of our signature event as we prepare to host our Longtable Dinner at North Arm Farm in Pemberton, BC on August 18th.

Friendly, hard-working candidates are invited to apply for this fun and rewarding day at the farm. Meals, transport from Whistler, and competitive renumeration included.

Hospitality training is preferred.

Please email your resume to: longtable@araxi.com or apply in person Sunday - Thursday from 3-5pm.

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Office Administrator Busy Plumbing and Heating Company seeking Office Administrator to work with other office administrators. The ideal candidate will be independent, witty and organized. A fast learner with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an office setting.

Required Skills • Skilled in all aspects of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word and Outlook • Must be very good at MS Excel • Must be able to produce and maintain excel spreadsheets • Excellent phone skills (screening calls, message taking, work order taking) Send resume in confidence to:

spearhead.plumbing@gmail.com www.spearheadplumbing.com

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

SOCIAL SERVICES 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.

NIGHT AUDIT www.whistlerwag.com

Protect your pooch this summer!

With increasing temperatures, it is far too dangerous for dogs to be left in vehicles. Heat stroke, coma and death can result even with the windows left open.

AND GUEST SERVICES AGENT 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.

Please contact Roger Dix rdix@pinnaclehotels.ca or ph: 604-938-3218

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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

Come and work with a great team of Realtors & Staff at Engel & Völkers Whistler!

FULL TIME CONVEYANCER / ADMINISTRATOR The successful candidate will require the following qualities; • • • • • • • • • •

Possess a positive, thoughtful & helpful attitude Must be a Team player Strong communicative skills Attention to detail Ability to work independently & unsupervised in a small office environment Ability to multitask & prioritize Capacity to work efficiently & manage a heavier workload in busy times Embodies critical thinking & will take initiative Previous office administration experience Conveyancing experience an asset Please forward your resume to tama-lynn.laurie@evcanada.com

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YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE AWAITS! Let us create memorable experiences together!

Let us create memorable experiences together!

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Fairmont Opportunities Gold Attendant Culinary Portobello Deli Attendant/Barista Fairmont Gold Attendant Food &Deli Beverage Servers Portobello Attendant/Barista Food & Food Beverage Leadership Opportunities & Beverage Servers Front Office /Leadership Royal Service Agent Food & Beverage Opportunities Door Attendant / Guest Service Captain Front Office / Royal Service Agent Door Attendant / Guest Service Captain EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Extended Health Benefits | Competitive WagesINCLUDE: | Colleague Accommodation Leisure Package | Global Hotel Stay Discount | F&B Discounts Opportunity for Growth and Development Extended Health Benefits | Competitive Wages | Colleague Accommodation Great colleague events recognition!

Leisure Package | Global Hotel Stay & Discount | F&B Discounts Opportunity for Growth and Development

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We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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We are Lost and Found?

Bike techs • Sales staff • Full and Part time Apply info@fanatykco More info www.Fanatykco.com/Employment

If you spot a stray animal or have lost an animal, call WAG at 604-935-8364. WAG operates a lost and found service to help reunite lost pets with their families.

Counselling Assistance - WCSS subsidizes access to a private counsellor depending on financial need. Contact an outreach worker at 604.932.0113 or visit www.mywcss.org.

ESL Volunteer Tutor Program - Volunteer one-to-one tutoring for new immigrants & Canadian citizens. For more information or to register, contact the Whistler Welcome Centre info@welcomewhistler. com or call 604.698.5960 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 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.

North Shore Schizophrenia Society Services for family, friends & community.

Mental illness info, support & advocacy.

Call Chris Dickenson at 604-966-7334 Outreach Services - Free, confidential support for youth experiencing challenges with mental health, food insecurity, housing insecurity, substance use, misuse or addiction, employment, eating disorders, violence in relationships, roommate conflict or homesickness.

Contact our office at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker or visit www.mywcss.org.

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

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY COORDINATOR: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub is hiring:

LINE COOK DISHWASHER Work at Whistler’s best location!

Refine or jump-start your culinary career in our fast-paced and busy kitchen. We offer competitive wages, tips and a season ski pass. Please stop by the pub between 10am and 5pm with a copy of your resume.

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• 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

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 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

FIND YOUR CAREER

Whistler Mental Health & Addiction Services - If you or someone you know needs help with a mental health issue or substance misuse or addiction problem, we can assist. Mon-Fri 830am-430pm.

604-698-6455

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Whistler Multicultural Network Settlement information, social support and programs for newcomers and immigrants living/working in Whistler. 604-388-5511 www.whistlermulticulturalnetwork.com Whistler Opt Healthy Sexuality Clinic - Professional sexual health services at a reduced cost. Free HIV testing. Clinics at Whistler Health Care Ctr, 2nd floor on Tues 4:30-7:30pm. Winter hours Thurs.

5:00pm-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

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 concerns. Drop-in: Registration is not necessary. Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm Whistler Health Centre (2nd floor-group room)

RELIGION Jesus Rock Of Ages Ministry - A bible based church that holds services at Millennium Place's main floor theatre at 4:30pm. www.jesusrockofages.com Roman Catholic Church- Come celebrate mass at Our Lady of the Mountains, Whistler on Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am, Tuesday 5:45pm, Wednesday 7pm, Thursday/Friday 5:45pm. St. Francis of Assisi, Pemberton on Sunday 12:30pm and Friday 9am.

St. Christopher's, Mt. Currie on Sunday 11am. 604-905-4781

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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 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!

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The Specialist will be responsible for the planning, execution and tracking of our new Visitor Experience Program, providing guests with extraordinary customer service via an online messaging tool.

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Discover new opportunities and embark on a career in Hospitality with Pan Pacific Whistler To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to careers.ppwhi@panpacific.com

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Whistler Sliding Centre (Bobsleigh, Luge & Skeleton) Venue Coordinator Manager, Sport Specialist, Human Resources

Whistler Olympic Park (Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing and Outdoor Activities) Guest Activity Rep, Summer

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Please submit a letter of interest, a resume, and three professional references by email to: admin@whistlermountainadventureschool.com or by fax to 604-962-2219.

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Wascally wodents ... meet their match I AM NOT a violent man. Ornery, crabby, opinionated and cynical, but not violent.

I religiously believe in turning the other cheek. If the other cheek doesn’t work, I’m usually quick to drop my trews and give ‘em the full moon. But I am not violent.

Though I’ve recently been accused of employing hate speech and perhaps being associated with Antifa—which I thought was an appetizer at an Iranian restaurant until I looked it up—I’m not violent. Like I said, opinionated, yes, but that’s more or less the job description of a columnist.

I can’t remember the last time I actually

BY G.D. MAXWELL got into a fight. Literally. The exact details are lost to antiquity, though I’m pretty sure I was in no shape to remember them even as they unfolded in real time. If I’m not mistaken, it was during the hangover/ recovery period of that particular bout that I was able to formulate at least one of my tenets of nonviolence, which is this: Never, under any circumstances, mix tequila with champagne at a country-Western bar and then announce in a loud voice that all cowboys must be pussies because they wear high heel boots.

I can, however, remember the last animal I killed using anything more deadly than a car. A friend and I were out in the desert packin’ our .22s and huntin’ wascally wabbits. We, of course, posed absolutely no threat to any rabbit hopping around without the aid of crutches. But teenage hormones, rifles and the unforgiving New Mexico sun meant something more substantial than an empty Coors can was going to die that day.

Having inhaled enough black powder smoke to be giddy—157 Coors cans, 0 rabbits—we were low on both ammo and sunlight when we headed home. The nondescript, brown sparrow wasn’t doing anything more aggravating than sitting on a low mesquite branch keeping watch for insects to eat. Its only mistake was warbling or chirping or clearing its throat at precisely the wrong moment. I snapped my .22 up to my cheek, aimed and dropped it in midwarble. I felt Flaubert’s immediate remorse.

What a stupid thing to do.

I went home, dutifully cleaned my rifle, slipped it into its case and never fired it again. Other than a fish or two, that was the last animal I killed.

Until the gophers showed up.

Having spent an inordinate amount of time and backbreaking labour converting what was a perfectly good, if weedy expanse of yard into a productive vegetable garden, I probably have an unbalanced sense of attachment to the growing plots of Smilin’ Dog Manner. Amending the Jurassic clay

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soil of the Cariboo into something capable of growing more than quack grass and thimbleberry carries with it the burden of expectation—I damn well expect to eat the fruits of my labour.

When the gophers first arrived, I did not begrudge them the few radishes they filched and the odd spinach leaf or two. I was willing, up to a point, to share the lettuce and parsley. I thought it destructive of them to gnaw on the young cabbage leaves long before any heads had appeared and I was getting annoyed at the holes appearing helter skelter throughout the yard.

But they shoulda left the potatoes alone.

I have an unnatural affinity for one of the potato beds. The work that went into building it, if valued at even minimum wage, meant that first bumper crop of

a lot quicker than I am. Secondly, and this was particularly sobering, the only ways I could think of to get rid of gophers, I’d learned from cartoons. I’d also learned— same cartoons—that none of them work.

I thought of poisoning them. Nope. Too many dogs around that eat first and ask questions later.

I thought of shooting them. But I don’t have anything to shoot them with and even if I did, that’s the kind of thing that gets neighbours riled up, even in the Cariboo.

I looked at high-powered pellet rifles. I wasn’t sure anything but a precisely placed pellet would actually kill a gopher but I kinda thought any hit might stun it long enough for me to apply the coup de grace with the backside of a shovel. It had the advantage of being way quieter than a rifle but still had the

So when I saw the holes and tunnel in the rich, black earth, when I witnessed the gnawed young leaves, I knew there was gonna be a killin’. This was war. potatoes worked out to about 20 bucks a pound. Building it left me hobbled.

So when I saw the holes and tunnel in the rich, black earth, when I witnessed the gnawed young leaves, I knew there was gonna be a killin’. This was war.

When my rage settled down, I had to face some harsh facts. First off, gophers are

drawback of allowing me to be mistaken for some crazed terrorist, stalking the tranquil shores of Sulfuric Lake with what looked like a deadly weapon...and a shovel.

And who could know where it might lead. Gophers today, crows tomorrow.

Hell, next thing you know I’d be shootin’ anything that moved. No, a rifle of any

description was simply not a good idea.

That’s when a gopher, which had popped out of one of many holes, saw me and scampered down a length of 4” PVC pipe I’d sunk in the ground to facilitate watering the roots of a transplanted maple tree. It couldn’t dig through the rock that had fallen in the bottom of the pipe and couldn’t crawl out the slippery sides. “At last,” I thought, “revenge was mine.”

Fetching a nearby hose, I began filling the pipe with water and waiting, bloodlust in full bloom, with a pitchfork to skewer the potato-destroying rodent. As expected, the gopher rose with the column of water.

As should have been expected, I missed.

Part bad aim, part the unsettling image of actually skewering the furry little rat and watching him/her squirm and die on the tine of a garden implement, I hesitated and immediately regretted my softheartedness.

The gopher scrambled, laughing; I pursued.

Suddenly a second gopher popped out of the pipe. My attention diverted by the surprise bonus gopher, they both scampered away.

In my mind’s eye, I had just become Elmer Fudd. Dwat!

I did not expect them to return to the pipe, but they did. Understanding I would probably never be able to successfully perform the pitchfork trick, I decided on a different course of action, the details of which I’ll spare you.

Ultimately, I bought a Havahart catch and release trap. Over the course of the summer, I caught all the gophers at Smilin’ Dog and the properties on either side. They’ve never come back. I won’t say where I released them but I will say gophers aren’t good swimmers.

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$875,000

Just in time for building season - this 7535 flat vacant lot in Black Tusk is ready for your client. 15 minutes south from Whistler Creekside you arrive at the gated community of Black Tusk Village. This private community offers single family housing at an attractive price point.

A spacious 2 bedroom condo in Whistler’s Cheakamus Crossing, a family friendly neighbourhood. Excellent mountain views, proximity to recreation mountain biking and hiking trails, a new soccer field, tennis courts, playground, community garden, and a short walk to Function Junction.

Laura Barkman

Matt Chiasson

604.905.8777

#3I - 2300 Nordic Drive

$195,000

604.935.9171

7465 Aspen Boulevard

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$675,000

604.902.6106

1357 Greenwood Street

$650,000

1.5

$1,349,000

This 5 bedroom 4 bathroom spacious family home will certainly tick all your boxes. Open main floor plan that is great for entertaining or relaxing, and a kitchen that will stir your inner chef.

Walk out to the upper deck off the kitchen & dining room. An enormous master bedroom with attached ensuite and tranquil forest view. Matterport 3D Showcase: rem.ax\1357greenwood

Matt Kusiak

604.935.0762

#525 - 4899 Painted Cliff Road

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$349,000

This 1/10th share townhome includes 4 spacious Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, media room, and fully furnished right down to the placemats and towels. Offering its own private hot tub, bbq, as well as being Ski in, Ski out, directly onto the Dave Murray Olympic run, these homes are managed by Fairmont Heritage Place, which includes all of the amenities of a luxury hotel.

This property is priced with full renovation in mind. Located in the centre of Pemberton with beautiful views of the High School campus and the spectacular back drop of Mt Currie. The upper main floor has impressively large living spaces, including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus a one bedroom suite on the lower floor.

Wow, this rare unit is the largest 1 bedroom floor plan in the complex at 710 square feet, plus a large private balcony, and huge over-height ceilings. Comfortably sleeping four adults, this pet friendly, true slopeside complex is the perfect location for the Whistler enthusiast. Recent refurbishments gives the unit a great facelift to satisfy the new owner for years to come.

Mike Nauss

Patrick Saintsbury

Richard Grenfell

604.932.9586

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