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The long and short of B.C.’s snakes Learning about one of the world’s least understood—and most threatened—animal groups. - By Leslie Anthony

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Gondola operators are on heightened alert

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themselves atop the CamelBak Canadian Open Enduro podium with the

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Opinion & Columns 08 OPENING REMARKS Stress and anxiety can impact all of us, but there are resources and

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10 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letter writers this week call out the killing of bears, support

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e-bikes being banned from the Valley Trail, and thank people who took part in a Lego-building competition.

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13 PIQUE’N YER INTEREST How can we keep the festival spirit alive? Writer Megan Lalonde

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suggests thinking smaller, and managing audience expectations accordingly.

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90 MAXED OUT What’s in a name, or a word, ponders Max. As a purveyor of language, he finds he might

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30 SCIENCE MATTERS David Suzuki writes that planting trees, protecting green spaces, eating

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31 RANGE ROVER Writer Leslie Anthony explores the southwest corner of the Yukon Territory and finds

less meat and reforming agricultural practices must become part of fighting the climate crisis.

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40 TRAVEL Ever thought of heading to the Philippines to kayak the archipelagos? Well, writer Tim Morch did just that and tells us all about it in the second of a two-part series.

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52 EPICURIOUS Although Slow Food Cycle Sunday has grown fivefold in its 15 years, its core aim

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56 NOTES FROM THE BACK ROW This week, our columnist Feet Banks explores the merits

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58 MUSEUM MUSINGS The history of Alta Lake Road is possibly one of the most thoroughly documented

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Reach out AS SUMMER HEADS into fall, it always feels like the start of a new year.

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Funnily enough, I always find myself feeling stressed at this time of year, even anxious—September feels like the Monday of the year. I have an overwhelming feeling that I need to have all my ducks in order.

It’s sort of an instinctual reaction to the approach of winter, I tell myself, as I wrap the whole family up in this frenzy of getting ready for school, getting ready for winter and getting ready for … well, whatever is coming next.

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There’s a buzz around the home that everyone gets wrapped up in.

Part of this renewal is fun, but part of it is exhausting and can take a toll. These days I find I am reminding myself to manage my stress and not pass it on to those around

included responses from more than 38,000 Grades 7 to 12 students at 840 schools across the province.

Most students (79 per cent) reported having a “good” quality of life and said that life was going well (73 per cent). However, while 73 per cent of students said their mental health was good or excellent, 15 per cent reported having a mental-health condition in 2018, and reports of those conditions are on the rise.

The survey found that more students said they suffered from anxiety disorder and panic attacks (19 per cent, up from eight per cent in the previous 2013 survey) and depression (15 per cent, up from 10 per cent), and girls were almost three times more likely than boys to report one of these conditions.

There are myriad reasons for these findings, including that teens themselves are becoming more aware of the language of anxiety and stress—and there is the rise of social media as well.

“Anecdotally, we knew the mental health [data] was not going to be great, so we weren’t surprised by any of those results,” said Annie Smith, executive director at the McCreary Centre Society.

In 2018, 15 per cent of students reported

Funnily enough, I always find myself feeling stressed at this time of year, even anxious— September feels like the Monday of the year. me, especially my kids (one heading into fourth-year university, the other heading off for first year).

It’s advice I freely share, though I understand it is easier said than done.

Perhaps keeping in mind the alarming rates of teenage mental illness will help caregivers manage their own expectations.

The 2018 B.C. Adolescent Health Survey, conducted by the McCreary Centre Society,

missing classes because of mental-health challenges and 14 per cent said they were too anxious or depressed to participate in extracurricular activities.

There is also a new kid on the block when it comes to stress and anxiety felt by youth—the climate crisis.

Here in Whistler, we have seen teens protest in the village over the climate crisis, they have travelled to Vancouver to be part

of global marches, they ask questions about it and debate it at the dinner table—it’s worrying them (as well as us).

And many feel powerless in the face of its enormity—and that leads to anxiety.

Observing visual cues of this change to our climate, such as the smoke we endured in the last few summers, can add to this feeling of worry. Indeed, government bodies and experts are using phrases for this emotion nowadays, including environmental grief, eco grief and even climate anxiety.

“Anytime you have any kind of change, it can lead to grief,” Christine Korol, a psychologist at the Vancouver Anxiety Centre and professor at the University of British Columbia, told the Toronto Star last month.

“Trying to accept a new reality with the changing climate could lead people to feel sad in ways they hadn’t felt before.

“What we are seeing is scary, and what we imagine might be coming is even scarier.”

The environment is also now a topranking concern for Canadian voters ahead of the federal election this fall.

What we all know about stress and anxiety is that we need to find coping mechanisms to help. For some that means taking action, for others it is reaching out for help or simply talking to a friend.

Staying silent is not an option if you are feeling overwhelmed.

We are very fortunate in Whistler to have some amazing community supports through Whistler Community Services Society. And, as of this week, you can even book an online consultation.

Also coming up on Sept. 12, our local mental-health champions Kerry and Ginny Dennehy are having their annual fundraiser, “We’re Back for Mental Health.” (On March 2, 2001, the Dennehys’ 17-year-old son Kelty took his own life while suffering from depression. The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation was founded that same year.)

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The horrific truth about the way our bears are managed The BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) has lost its sense of ethical and moral values. It is not being held accountable to the general public and how the majority of people want our bears to be managed. It is on what seems to be a zero-tolerance killing spree. Mothers and newborn cubs are shot in the head because they are considered a nuisance. The truth is they are being killed just for eating human food sources.

As executive director of the Get Bear Smart Society, I have been working on the issue of human-bear conflict resolution for more than two decades, and our organization played a significant and key role in creating the Bear Smart community program in B.C. That program addresses the root causes of conflict: bear attractants. That is and remains the primary goal: keep bears away from human food sources. No argument.

That said, NO community would ever be 100-per-cent bear smart. There will always be people who don’t know better or just don’t care—and trust me, the bears will find those food sources. And there will always be years

of natural food failures, habitat loss and other social issues within the bear community driving them into peopled areas.

So the COS has enacted a system of capital punishment for animals foraging for their next meal. Not sure I see the justice there.

There are many methods that the COS can use to deter bears from peopled areas, including the use of bear dogs, passive deterrents and non-lethal bear aversion. Translocation can also work with some bears. Of course, all of these methods take time and resources. It is far cheaper and quicker to shoot a bear in the

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head and dispose of the carcass at the landfill.

To the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, I say uphold the “vision” for the COS: “to be a progressive and respected leader in environmental compliance and enforcement, shared stewardship and public safety.” Respect is not earned by killing innocent cubs! And being progressive doesn’t mean using antiquated methods. Period.

If you think it’s not possible, have a look at what Steve Searles is doing in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. One man. Many so-called habituated and food-conditioned bears. Many non-compliant

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residents and visitors. Yet, nonetheless, he keeps bears and people safe. And all this in a land where people sue at the drop of a hat. So, you can give up the “liability” card too.

Closer to home, ex-CO Dan LeGrandeur started his own company called Bear Scare after leaving the service. Its focus is on nonlethal bear management and in the past three years, it attended more than 21,000 bear occurrences and only one bear was removed.

Do what is right! Animals have the right to a life free from suffering and unnecessary killing.

Take advantage of the provincial legislation and fine residents who leave out attractants and are non-compliant. Don’t shoot the bear and make “people’s” problem go away so that a new bear can come in and get shot too.

If you, as a B.C. resident, agree that the killing must stop, contact the elected officials the COS reports to: the Honourable George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy: env.minister@gov.bc.ca and who he reports to: Premier John Horgan: premier@gov.bc.ca.

We need to let elected officials know that we want bears protected and not shot for eating our trash. Speak on the bear’s behalf and contain your trash.

Sylvia Dolson // Get Bear Smart Society

Valley Trail not the place for e-bikes I’m writing to support Joel Barde’s [opinion column] “The Valley Trail is for everybody—but not e-bikes,” written a few weeks back (Pique, July, 11).

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I felt he gave a very balanced opinion.

I rode my bike in San Francisco for nearly 30 years before transplanting to Whistler. It makes me sad to see the same kind of policies being adopted (or rather failing to be adopted) here as in the City by the Bay. When I first started riding in the city in 1992, there was one bike lane. Many years of time, money, protesting, lobbying, and at

The only exception that is plausible to me is for wheelchairs or similar modes of transportation for people who are seriously immobile.

I’m pro-e-bike, but they need to stay out of the wilderness and off non-motorized routes.

This may take a new way of thinking about how streets/roads are designed, but we don’t allow “motorcycles” on the Valley

“I don’t think we should create a world where the great majority has to suffer just so a few can enjoy what, forever the reason, they would not otherwise be able to without some kind of assistance.”

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times, blood, finally led to many changes that provided a reasonably safe network of bike routes. But this lasted for only a short while before e-scooters, e-bikes, etc., co-opted our bike lanes.

To me, it’s simple. These vehicles are motorized and have no place on lanes/trails designated for pedestrians and bikes.

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In defense of music festivals—kind of EVERY SUMMER that I can remember, my family bought passes to a local music festival.

It started off in 1994 as a small, traditional blues festival, featuring the likes of Clarence Clemons, Randy Bachman and Buddy Guy. Throughout those early years, I was pulled along in a stroller—kids received

BY MEGAN LALONDE free admission—and was more excited about the cookie-dough ice cream cone I was promised than any artist.

As I grew up, the festival grew too, eventually becoming a massive, genrespanning, multi-stage event lasting 10 days each July, routinely drawing upwards of 30,000 people a night.

I went from watching Sheryl Crow as a nine-year-old on my dad’s shoulders to experiencing a Kanye West rant firsthand, to seeing Tom Petty perform for one of the last times before he passed away in 2017.

The festival, and its status as a family tradition, provided me with the opportunity to see countless legends and bands I love(d), as well as many artists I likely wouldn’t

have paid to see otherwise. It was my way of discovering new artists before the days of iTunes and Spotify, and easily my favourite part of every summer.

This year marked that festival’s milestone 25th anniversary. It also marked the first year no one in my family purchased a pass.

Where its lineups used to be occupied by high-quality acts night after night, the festival—which receives provincial funding as well as private sponsorship—has, in my opinion, been waning in quality over recent years, with Vegas DJs and mid-rank country singers now routinely filling headlining spots that were once occupied by Bob Dylan or The White Stripes.

This year, that trend culminated in a fairly underwhelming lineup—its topdrawing headliner was the Backstreet Boys.

But my once-favourite summer tradition isn’t the only already-established festival in North America that’s struggled over the years.

We’ve seen it in this part of the world, too: The Squamish Valley Music Festival abruptly shut down in 2016, the Pemberton Music Festival declared bankruptcy the following year and Sasquatch Music Festival in Washington state held its final iteration in 2018.

This year, even Woodstock50 was cancelled before it got off the ground.

It’s becoming increasingly clear that the

golden age of massive music festivals has come and gone.

It doesn’t take a music-industry insider to understand that a boom, and subsequent oversaturation in North American festivals has allowed artists’ rates to soar right alongside concert-goers’ options—you don’t have to look very far past the downfall of Pemby Fest to see that trying to book the biggest names on the festival circuit, particularly when you’re paying American talent with Canadian dollars, is a recipe for disaster.

Of course, events like Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and even Osheaga are still moneymakers that I can’t see failing anytime soon, but from what I can tell, trying to replicate these events isn’t going to work anymore. (Honestly, Coachella doesn’t seem appealing these days anyways, unless you’re an up-and-coming actor or ex-Bachelor contestant.)

Still, to see festivals fade or disappear entirely is a bummer. Music festivals allow fans to see so many artists for semiaffordable prices, compared to traditional arena shows, in a way better atmosphere, and it’s difficult to think of something I like more than an outdoor concert on a warm summer night.

So how can we keep the festival spirit alive?

To me, it’s simple. Think smaller, and manage audience expectations

accordingly—there are enough massive festivals out there anyways.

The newly launched Squamish Constellation Festival seemed to hit the right mark. It didn’t punch above its weight when it came to the lineup, but still attracted some recognizable names and a few solid up-and-coming bands. It may not have broken even the first year, but it was still a hit among locals. According to organizers, 85 per cent of the people who bought tickets were from Squamish.

The fact that it supported Canadian talent was a bonus—I didn’t mind that the performers were nominated for Junos rather than Grammys, especially since it meant I didn’t have to deal with the packed crowds or constant drips of strangers’ beer and sweat that typically accompany a festival experience.

I’ve generally avoided EDM festivals, but hear that events like Shambhala and Bass Coast seem to have this figured out, too.

Or, if big names are what you’re after, scale it down further and focus on fostering those festival vibes with single-day events in stunning venues—think the Gorge in Washington, Red Rocks in Colorado or even Olympic Plaza here in Whistler—rather than curating an expensive, multi-day lineup.

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“I cannot believe that someone or a group would deliberately do this to a popular tourist and local attraction to enjoy the Sea to Sky! There is no way that this just happened with all of the testing that the companies to (sic) to ensure that our use of the gondolas is safe. I am glad that it snapped without anyone riding.”

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“Environmental terrorism? Cutting a steel cable that thick is no easy matter.

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Ski areas extra vigilant after suspected Squamish sabotage SEA TO SKY GONDOLA GENERAL MANAGER BELIEVES GONDOLA LINE CUT STRAIGHT THROUGH

BY JOEL BARDE GONDOLA

OPERATORS are on heightened alert following last week’s apparent sabotage of the Sea to Sky Gondola.

Investigators said the gondola’s main cable was cut in the early hours on Saturday, Aug. 10, causing 31 cars to plummet toward the ground. No one was injured.

“Out of due diligence, numerous ski areas are doing extra checks with their security, just focused more on the lifts,” said Christopher Nicolson, president of the Canada West Ski Areas Association. “As far as we know, the motivation is not yet known.”

Canada has a robust regulatory system for gondolas, added Nicolson. According to Technical Safety B.C.—the provincial authority that oversees the safety of passenger ropeways such as gondolas and chairlifts—the Sea to Sky Gondola passed two inspections in 2019.

The agency is currently investigating the incident in coordination with the RCMP. Police have also reached out to Whistler Blackcomb.

Asked if the company is shoring up security, Whistler Blackcomb would not comment, referring Pique to a statement issued Aug. 10.

“A pre-operational inspection is always conducted before the lines open each morning,” wrote spokesperson Jennifer Smith. “Guest safety is a top priority for Whistler Blackcomb and it will continue to be vigilant in upholding its standards and practices.”

HIGH UP A member of the RCMP’s Integrated Forensic Identification Services Team inspecting the crime scene. Authorities allege the Sea to Sky Gondola was intentionally downed in the early hours of Saturday, Aug. 10.

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Representing Grouse Mountain, communications manager Julia Grant emphasized that the safety of visitors and employees is a top priority.

“We have significant safety procedures in place including stringent daily equipment checks as well as our regular 24-hour on-site monitoring at the base and the chalet,” she wrote in an email to the North Shore News.

With a robust criminal investigation underway, the search for answers into the suspected intentional downing of Squamish’s iconic gondola is underway.

While limited in what he can discuss given the ongoing investigation, Sea to Sky Gondola General Manager Kirby Brown suggested that whoever carried out the brazen act would have needed a fairly specialized skillset.

“I’ve got to stay away from speculating on the classification of the type of person who would be able to do this, but I would just say [that] this is a unique individual,

towers, the suspect (or suspects) would have then been faced with cutting through a 52-millimetre-thick cable engineered to handle “incredible weight, under extreme tension,” for years, said Brown.

“A pre-operational inspection is always conducted before the lines open each morning.”

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just in terms of [having] the wherewithal to do this,” he said.

The cord was cut somewhere “midspan,” he added, not wanting to publicize the precise location.

“There are a couple routes they could have taken,” Brown said. “[That’s] the tricky part of being in the middle of wilderness.

It’s not like there’s only one way in.”

After scaling one of the gondola’s massive

He believes the line was cut straight through and then fell immediately with the individual still on the scene.

“It was instantaneously catastrophic,” said Brown. “We know exactly when it happened—to the minute.”

While the incident took place when the gondola was closed, Brown suggested that someone still could have been hurt, whether it was someone who was hiking

underneath the line or a worker in one of the terminals.

The RCMP is currently asking anyone with information to come forward, especially if they were near the gondola or Stawamus Chief area between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Aug. 10. Reach the Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100, or contact Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca to remain anonymous.

Launched in 2011, the $22-million Sea to Sky Gondola project faced significant opposition from environmental groups before opening in 2014, with many voicing concern about the creation of a major commercial enterprise in the heart of Stawamus Chief Provincial Park.

Yet since opening, the gondola has proven tremendously popular among tourists and locals alike, offering easy access into the backcountry and yearround outdoor activities. It is also one of the largest employers in the community.

Whistler adventure tour operator Mountain Skills Academy opened a

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Squaw Valley Crescent to get a new name?

COUNCIL BRIEFS: WHA BOARD APPOINTMENTS; BEER FEST, GRANFONDO GET LIQUOR PERMITS

BY BRADEN DUPUIS EVERY SIX MONTHS or so, it seems, Whistler council receives a letter urging the municipality to change the name of Squaw Valley Crescent in Creekside.

In the past, council has pointed out that some of the local street names, like Squaw Valley, are derived from past Olympic host cities.

But with yet another concerned visitor

that will be able to become another great street name in Whistler.”

Mayor Jack Crompton agreed, and noted that it’s important to involve the Squamish and Lil’wat First Nations in the renaming process.

“I think it’s something that might find itself with the protocol working committee as we consider the naming,” he said.

Coun. Jen Ford said she supports changing the name, but would also like to see the residents on the street included in the process.

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writing to council about the name (pointing out that the term “squaw” is an ethnic and sexual slur historically used for Indigenous women) last month, it appears the time has come to make the change.

In receiving the letter at its August 13 meeting, council discussed changing the name.

“This is not the first correspondence we’ve received on this, and actually someone spoke to me about it this week,” said Councillor Cathy Jewett.

“I hope that we will take some action on this, scratch our heads and see if we can find another past Winter Olympic venue

“We’ve just gone through changing every postal code in town … it’s such a hassle to change your address,” she said.

“And so I think this is a good move, but let’s bring the neighbourhood in on this as well.”

WHA NEW BOARD APPOINTMENTS Some new faces are joining the board of the Whistler Housing Authority (WHA), while one long-serving member has moved on.

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SUSPECTED SABOTAGE FROM PAGE 16 “facilitated ascent” feature accessed by the gondola—known as the Via Ferrata Tour— in 2016. “[The closure] seriously impacts our business because obviously we can’t run our tour,” said owner-operator Eric Dumerac.

“It’s terrible for us because we run the Via Ferrata Tour and we also do rock climbing and hiking up there as well.”

Dumerac said the company employs 20 people who rotate between Squamish and Whistler.

“It’s definitely going to affect a whole bunch of our guides’ livelihoods,” he said. “We have to scramble to keep them employed. It’s just terrible, really.”

With its sensational views of Howe Sound, the Sea to Sky Gondola is also a popular wedding venue.

Rachael Lythe of Sea to Sky Celebrations has facilitated numerous nuptials at the summit of the gondola and had three more planned this season.

“It’s heartbreaking for the clients,” said Lythe, who is organizing alternate venues.

With about 200 employees and the summer tourism season that remains, the

Sea to Sky Gondola is looking to reopen as quickly as possible. But it may be months before that happens and will likely cost millions of dollars.

The organization is already in talks with suppliers to replace the cable line and 20 severely damaged gondola cabins, said Brown.

“The real outstanding question is how quickly can we get a new haul rope,” he added. “As soon as we get that locked down, we will be able to communicate to everybody how long we’ll be down.”

In the days since the cable was cut, many Sea to Sky locals have voiced support for the organization, with some posting happy memories of using the gondola to access spectacular backcountry terrain.

“That’s the heartening part of the whole thing,” said Brown. “There might be one bad actor, but we live in a corridor and community with a whole bunch of wonderful people who are reaching out left and right and sharing their optimism and support for us.”

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NEWS WHISTLER << FROM PAGE 17 “Following a public expression of interest to fill the vacant seat on the WHA board, Dale Mikkelsen was successfully appointed as the new director,” Crompton said in his mayor’s report at the Aug. 13 council meeting.

“In addition, G.D. Maxwell was successfully appointed to the new position of employee housing community representative.”

Former board chair Michael Hutchison resigned in April after 11 years on the board.

As the head of Squamish-based Bethel Lands Corp., some viewed Hutchison’s role on the WHA board as a potential conflict of interest given that his company had actively marketed its affordable housing in Squamish to Whistler residents (see Pique, March 7).

Asked if the perceived conflict had anything to do with Hutchison moving on, Crompton said that after 11 years, it was simply “time served.”

“He has moved housing a long way down the path in this valley, and I think he saw it as an opportunity to move on to other things,” he said.

At the start of the year, newly elected councillors Duane Jackson, John Grills and Jen Ford rejoined the WHA board as Whistler council’s appointees. All three have previously served on the board.

Other members include Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) Chief Administrative Officer Mike Furey, Jonathan

GranFondo, meanwhile, will run its 10th instalment on Saturday, Sept. 7, with about 4,500 expected to take part.

Licensed hours at Whistler Olympic Plaza will be from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last call at 4 p.m.), and a maximum capacity of 6,000.

The Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE) has been tapped by both events to help manage waste.

In 2018, the WVBF achieved a 93.7-percent waste diversion rate, according to a report to council, while GranFondo hit 88.7 per cent.

AWARE defines a “zero waste” event as one that diverts 90 per cent of waste from landfill.

VALLEY VIEW Squaw Valley Crescent could be getting a new name after yet another upset visitor wrote a letter to

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Decaigny and Brian Good, along with Colin Pitt-Taylor, the community’s elected resident housing representative, and Michael d’Artois, the Mature Action Community’s designated seniors’ housing representative.

BEER FESTIVAL, GRANFONDO GET PERMITS A pair of popular fall events in Whistler received special events permits at the Aug.

13 council meeting.

The Whistler Village Beer Festival (WVBF) is returning for its seventh instalment from Sept. 9 to 15, and boasts an extended lineup of 17 events that wraps up with the signature beer tasting extravaganzas in Whistler Olympic Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15.

Liquor service on both days will be from noon to 5:30 p.m. (with last call at 5 p.m.) and a maximum capacity of 3,500 people.

CROWN LAND LEASE APPLICATION The RMOW is looking to secure a Crown Land Lease to help accommodate Whistler Search and Rescue (WSAR) operations.

At its Aug. 13 meeting, council endorsed a lease application for a small parcel of land on Cheakamus Lake Road near Highway 99.

The site, about half a hectare in size, is currently held by BC Hydro (but not currently in use).

WSAR has some “space availability challenges” at its current site at the RMOW’s public works yard, and could use the extra space for vehicle and rescue gear storage, according to a report to council. n

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Police investigating Pemberton’s third ‘deliberately set’ fire POLICE BRIEFS: UNLOCKED BIKE STOLEN NEAR BIKE PARK

BY BRANDON BARRETT PEMBERTON POLICE continue to investigate after the community’s third “deliberately set” fire in just two weeks, according to Staff Sgt. Paul Hayes.

At approximately 11 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, Mounties were tipped off to a fire in the 7500 block of Flint Street. Witnesses told police the fire was first observed at 8 p.m. and that a local resident “thought they had extinguished” the blaze shortly after. However, witnesses called police and the local fire department after noticing it had reignited.

In a phone call, Hayes said three recent Pemberton fires are all believed to be arson.

The first, on July 28, broke out in the same general area as a fire two days later that was noted in the 7400 block of Urdal Road. One witness told police they noticed a young male in a dark hoodie, dark pants and sunglasses running from the area shortly

after the July 30 fire was discovered.

“While all the fires have been in open areas and have been extinguished quickly, the possibility the fires could spread and cause some very real damage is a concern for officials and the local community,” Mounties said in a release. “Police are asking local area [residents] to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour.”

The Pemberton RCMP can be reached at 604-894-6634. Tips can also be sent anonymously to Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

UNLOCKED BIKE REPORTEDLY STOLEN NEAR WHISTLER BIKE PARK A mountain bike that had been left unlocked near the Whistler Blackcomb Bike Park was reportedly stolen this week, according to a release from local police.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, Whistler RCMP received a report of

BIKE THEFT SUSPECT A still from security footage of a suspect linked to the theft of a mountain bike from a rack near the Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Bike Park last week.

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the theft from a bike rack in the 4100 block of Springs Lane. Police said the bike’s owner had reportedly left it unlocked and “was keeping an eye on it from a distance” before noticing it was gone.

The bike is a grey and black, 2016 Intense Tracer model with a large frame, red labels, foundation build and Kashima suspension, police said.

The suspect, spotted in security footage, is described as a Caucasian man in his late twenties to early thirties, with a brown goatee and dreadlocks, who was

seen wearing a red shirt, black pants, black chest guard, black bike shoes, backpack and carrying a white Fox helmet.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to contact the Whistler RCMP at 604932-3044, or Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous.

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BY BRADEN DUPUIS WHEN DENISE BELISLE first got involved with topless marches in Vancouver more than 10 years ago, it was something of a spectacle—hundreds of people stopped and stared, snapping pictures and the like.

“What I was telling the journalists at the time is that the day that this walk is a flop, I have succeeded,” Belisle said in an interview on Aug. 8.

“Which makes sense, right? Because you don’t want it to be a big thing.”

And in recent years, the annual demonstration has become “less of a big deal,” Belisle said.

“I was like, ‘OK, it’s time to move on now—it’s time to go somewhere else and normalize the breasts somewhere else.’”

As such, the international movement known as Go Topless Day is coming to Whistler.

Organizers are planning a peaceful march from the Olympic rings in Whistler Village to the base of Whistler Mountain starting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25.

All are welcome to attend.

Each year the event coincides with Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 26, commemorating the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which gave women the right to vote.

This year’s march also takes place during the G7 summit in France, which, coincidentally, has gender equality as one of its mandates.

For Belisle, the march is about empowerment, the power of choice, and breaking the stigma surrounding breasts and their sexualization.

“Men’s breasts can be just as sexy as women’s breasts, or they can be quite un-sexy, and they’re still allowed to be in public, right?” she said.

“So for me, that’s the whole reason behind it … just to stir a little bit the beliefs of people, and their old way of thinking, and to break the stigma that breasts are sexual.

“It’s a big stigma to break, and that’s what we’re hoping to accomplish, and build up women’s equality in all areas of our lives.”

The Canadian Criminal Code does include sections on public decency, but

PEACEFUL PROTEST Denise Belisle at a topless march in Vancouver. The peaceful protest is coming to Whistler for the first time on Sunday, Aug. 25.

PHOTO BY WARD PERRIN / COURTESY OF THE VANCOUVER SUN

what exactly constitutes an “indecent act” is open to interpretation by the courts.

Toplessness, in particular, has been successfully challenged in Canadian courts on more than one occasion (including in B.C. in 2000).

A spokesperson for the Resort Municipality of Whistler said it is aware of the peaceful protest/march, and that under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly.

Belisle said she would also notify the RCMP. The event in Whistler coincides with

marches in more than a dozen cities around the world, including New York City, Seoul, South Korea and Freiburg, Germany.

The full scope of the movement can be tracked on the organization’s “Boob Map,” which is posted on its website.

“I’ve been taking some courses in marketing and stuff like that, and they say women are the decision makers in the house when it comes to buying,” Belisle said.

“Well it’s time for us to be the decision maker in every area of our life, and be able to be empowered and have our rights respected, and not be pushovers.”

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Federal parties heading in different directions ahead of Oct. 21 vote LIBERALS, NDP YET TO FIELD CANDIDATES IN SEA TO SKY

BY BRADEN DUPUIS WITH LESS THAN three months until the federal election, there doesn’t appear to be any national campaign consensus among Canada’s political parties.

“It seems like there isn’t the same sort of national conversation there was in some previous elections,” said Stewart Prest, lecturer in political science at Simon Fraser University (SFU).

“We have the Liberals that really want to talk about issues of inclusiveness and reconciliation, and a balancing of energy versus the environment, and then we have the Green Party which is just really focused on the environment.

“And then the Conservatives are really focusing more on things like energy politics, and critiquing aspects of the Liberal record … and then that’s on top of the social issues that come up with the People’s Party of Canada.

“And so it seems like we’re running in quite a number of different directions right now.”

The siloed campaign approaches are a departure from the 2015 election, which saw

the Liberals making large proclamations and promises in their attempt to oust the sitting Conservatives.

This time around, it seems to be about firming up core votes in the hopes of ekeing out a winning coalition, Prest said.

The centrist approach may work in places like Central Canada, parts of Quebec or around Toronto, he said, but the increasingly polarized provinces may find it tough to swallow.

“I get the sense that [we’re] maybe having this fragmented conversation where what seems like the ‘common sense view’ really varies by region in a way that we haven’t seen in maybe a couple decades,” Prest said.

“It just feels like we’re going in a number of different directions, and I think that’s why parties are looking to really coalesce core votes and perhaps not looking to score a knockout victory where they bring in these large, new types of voters to their coalition.”

In the West Vancouver-Sunshine CoastSea to Sky Country riding, Whistler voters have just three confirmed candidates to choose from so far: the Conservative

Party’s Gabrielle Loren, the Green Party’s Dana Taylor and the People’s Party’s Robert (Doug) Bebb.

Earlier this month, outgoing Liberal MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones told the Coast

“It seems like there isn’t the same sort of national conversation there was in some previous elections.”

- STEWART PREST

Reporter she expects a new candidate to be in place by mid-August, while the NDP is hoping to field a candidate by the end of the month.

“As far as the NDP are concerned, that West Vancouver riding, the NDP has not fared that well before in previous elections,” said Cara Camcastle, a professor in SFU’s political science department.

“And every party has [limited] resources, so they have to focus where they can, where they expect to do better.”

From Camcastle’s point of view, the environment represents the biggest issue of the campaign.

“I think it’s a national issue this time, which is interesting,” she said. “It’s pleasant to see, and it’s very important, I think, given the urgency. The scientists are urging action needs to be taken.”

Unsurprisingly, Camcastle gives the edge on the environment file to the Green Party, and believes Taylor has a shot in the Sea to Sky. “Especially since with the Liberals, there are more people that are unhappy with how they haven’t gone far enough in terms of supporting the green-energy sector,” she said.

“I think the Green Party certainly has an edge … Their policies indicate how much we need to move away from subsidizing, building and expanding pipelines, and instead place more attention on, actually, the green-energy sector, which is there and is a major contributor in terms of employing people, and prosperity.” n

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Whistler Domino’s owner pays $10K in back pay to former staff FRANCHISEE WAS ALSO FINED $2,500

BY BRANDON BARRETT FIVE FORMER employees of a Whistler Domino’s franchise have been paid $10,486 in owed wages and vacation pay in a labour case that centred around the delivery drivers’ contractual status. The franchisee was also fined $2,500.

In May, the B.C. Employment Standards Branch (ESB) ruled in favour of the former staff, finding that Domino’s owner Gary Josefczyk had contravened the Employment Standards Act over owed wages, overtime, statutory holiday pay and annual vacation pay.

When the complaint was first filed in 2017, trade union Unifor, which assisted the Domino’s employees, said Josefczyk voluntarily paid $8,942 to settle the complaints—before it was determined the workers were owed another $1,544 in wages after additional payroll documents were obtained.

According to the ESB’s determination, prior to the spring of 2017, Georgia Pizza Inc., carrying on business as Domino’s Pizza Whistler, treated its drivers as independent contractors, paying rates between $8.50 and $11 an hour, depending on the individual arrangement. (B.C.’s minimum wage at the time was $10.85/hr.) The ESB, however, ruled that the drivers’ were dependent contractors and, as such, should be considered full employees eligible for minimum wage and holiday pay.

“Georgia Pizza had control and direction of their drivers and remunerated the drivers for their work on an hourly basis,” ESB delegate Sarah Beth Hutchinson wrote in her determination. “The drivers were not in business for themselves, and did not submit invoices. The answer to ‘whose business is it,’ is Georgia Pizza. I find that the definition of employer applies to Georgia Pizza and the Complainants were employees of Georgia Pizza, and subject to the jurisdiction of the Act.” Speaking with Pique, Josefczyk said that a previous ruling against another Domino’s franchisee prompted him to bring his delivery drivers onto the payroll as employees, a move he said several of the drivers’ lobbied against. He claimed it was a week later when he learned of the drivers’ complaint to the ESB. “Three of the five complainants chose not to go on payroll, but to take me to [the Employment Standards Branch] saying I wasn’t complying,” he said. “I’m like, ‘Well, that’s kind of a slap in the face.’”

The ESB’s ruling acknowledged the drivers “preferred the flexibility of the arrangement, as well as being paid nightly,” but that ultimately, the drivers’ desire to

remain on as independent contractors was irrelevant.

“It is well established that the parties’ intentions is not conclusive to establishing whether or not the parties are subject to the Act,” the ruling stated.

The contractual status of delivery drivers remains a hot-button issue across Canada. Ride-hailing apps such as Uber, Lyft, as well as some food-delivery services treat their drivers as independent contractors, excluding them from basic protections under employment law, such as minimum wage, anti-discrimination law and the power to collectively bargain.

It’s led to calls from Unifor for a widespread investigation into the delivery industry—including pizza chains such as Domino’s.

“All of these have a common thread: They’re Domino’s,” said Unifor’s Murray Gore, who assisted the Whistler Domino’s employees with their case. “These people who run pizza franchises, I’m not sure if they are getting direction from the franchise name-holder. It sounds to me there’s a playbook that comes out and everybody plays by it.”

(A request for comment from Domino’s Pizza Canada’s head office was not returned by deadline.)

In late 2018, the Ontario Ministry of Labour ordered a Mississauga Domino’s franchisee to pay delivery driver Juan Jose Lira Cervantes more than $25,000 in lost pay and benefits after his boss had refused to pay him minimum wage for roughly four years. As of July 2019, the franchisee still owed Cervantes nearly $20,000, money he is now unlikely to recoup; the franchise dissolved shortly after the ministry ruled in Cervantes’ favour.

Under the B.C. Liberals, investigations into labour practices were largely complaint-driven, something the NDP has vowed to amend, said Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor’s B.C. area director.

“This is an example of when you see smoke, you have to go in and investigate,” he said. “This particular owner owns multiple Domino’s franchises and we’re stuck trying to help these non-union workers on a case-by-case, claim-by-claim basis with a limitation of six months of liability, and nobody from [the ESB] is interested in saying, ‘Hey, let’s have a look at this guy’s business practices everywhere, and in fact, maybe we should pay more attention to what’s going on in this industry.’”

Two Whistler pizzerias Pique reached out to said their delivery drivers are treated as full employees, while a third said that independent contractors were only used intermittently during slow periods, while their year-round drivers are considered employees. n

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Pemberton businesses deal with a dusty summer OWNER OF GRIMM’S DELI CALLS OUT CONTRACTOR, WANTS VILLAGE TO FOOT THE BILL FOR ‘DEEP CLEAN’

BY JOEL BARDE WHILE PEMBERTON MAY have escaped another very dry summer, downtown businesses have still been contending with plenty of dust created by the ongoing downtown enhancement project.

In a recent letter to Village of Pemberton (VOP) council, Mark Mendonca, owner of Grimm’s Gourmet & Deli, said that the contractor and VOP have not done enough to mitigate the effects of the construction.

According to Mendonca, business owners were told that a sprinkler truck would pass over problem areas five times a day and that hasn’t been the case.

“Many, many emails were sent informing the Village [that] either no water [had been sprayed] or the area to be covered was inadequate,” wrote Mendonca. “It is unfortunate that the contractor cannot respect the direction given by the Village.”

Local businesses can’t be expected to keep their doors closed all the time, he added.

“Closing doors all the time is not an option, as most eateries in town work with inviting, open doors,” said Mendonca.

“When we see the wind picking up, we move

UNDER CONSTRUCTION Pemberton business

owners have been grappling with dust issues this summer. In May (when this photo was taken), much of Frontier Street was torn up.

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to close doors as soon as possible.”

Over at Blackbird Bakery, manager Kristine Olson said that coordinating with the contractor—Nanaimo’s Hazelwood Construction Services Inc.—about garbage and recycling pickup has been a challenge.

“That’s kind of been our biggest problem,” said Olson. “But everyone seems to be pretty positive about it. They’re keeping their chins up.”

Moreover, despite the challenges, customers continue to support the bakery,

contractors, as much as possible, to make sure they are doing as much mitigation as possible.”

Richman said the issue has been brought up at weekly meetings between VOP and project officials.

“Let’s put it this way: dust is always on the list to talk about,” said Richman. “We knew it was going to be an issue going in, and we’ve done our best to make sure that they are on it as much as possible.”

Richman added that tamping down

“It is unfortunate that the contractor cannot respect the direction given by the Village.”

- MARK MENDONCA

she added.

“We have a pretty loyal following of regular customers,” she said. “Even if it’s hard parking out front, they will still come in the back door.”

VOP Mayor Mike Richman said the dust issue has been top of mind for staff throughout the project, which is nearing completion.

“There’s no question, it’s been a struggle for many downtown business owners to keep up with the dust,” said Richman. “We’ve tried to stay on top of the

the dust is a difficult job as nature is unpredictable.

“We’ll get some crazy afternoon winds that will all of the sudden kick up the dust,” said Richman. “And even if you’ve watered an hour prior, the dust is there anyways.”

In his letter to council, Mendonca requested the VOP consider contributing to the cleaning of Grimm’s when the project is said and done.

“We find ourselves with a deep cleaning bill in the thousands of dollars much like when we suffered smoke damage from the

mall fire,” wrote Mendonca.

“The significant loss of business will put us back several years, but it is [also] that added expenditure of cleaning our business because of a contractor who is not following the direction of the Village.”

Asked about the request, Richman appeared to be cool to the idea.

“That could amount to a great expense to the Village taxpayers if we start cleaning every business that’s been impacted,” said Richman.

With the underground work complete, and sidewalk and pavement work still left for completion, the VOP is aiming to complete the project by the end of September.

In the meantime, Richman said he encourages the public to come downtown and support local Pemberton businesses.

“I want to encourage people to keep shopping locally as we complete this project,” said Richman.

“I’m confident that when this is all said and done, it will help to increase business for our business owners in the downtown area.”

In a statement to Pique, Hazelwood Project Construction Services Manager David Gourlay said that dust is always present on construction sites.

“We use our water truck frequently to wet down the roads, but it’s difficult to eliminate the dust completely in a town as hot, dry and windy as Pemberton,” he wrote. “We appreciate the patience of business owners, residents and visitors as we approach project completion.” n

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Slow down and join the Collins Cross Farm Hoedown! See how the pigs live. Get down with a chicken. Meet a farmer or musician. Learn how to be one yourself. Eat. Dance. Be happy.

Grab a universally famous Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich with tangy Southern Coleslaw, Leslie’s Luscious Lemonade or brew up some fun with the Pemberton Brewing Co. beer garden. Shuck and jive the afternoon away with an eclectic mix of local music from funky mountain junk to punk country - we have it all in the hippest barnyard bash. Depending on your perspective, Collins Cross Farm is the first and last stop of the day. Join us after noon for lazy, lush beats, beer and BBQ.

PLENTY WILD FARMS

Enjoy naturally fermented bread and pastries from Rising Knead Bakery and certified organic pulled pork sliders served on artisanal sourdough with sauerkraut from Lillooet’s Spray Creek Ranch. Wash it all down with some healthy bubbly from Spark Kombucha and don’t forget the veggies – certified organic garlic, tomatoes, cucumbers and more from Plenty Wild Farms. Plus fruit from Blackwater Creek Orchard and natural, handmade goat’s milk soap from Lone Goat Soap Co.

HAPPILIFE FARM FLOWER STAND

Stop and smell the flowers - and join the local fresh flower movement! Check out our antique potato planter/farm stand and our little flower farm. Strap some beautiful blooms to your basket - or pick them up on the way home until 3pm.Treat yourself to a handmade pretty little yummy thing from Sugar Momma Pastries and peruse the handcrafted feather hair extensions, and beautiful mala jewellery from Feathered & Creative Intentions.

COPPER CAYUSE OUTFITTERS

Bring the kids for a 10 minute pony ride for $10 at Copper Cayuse Outfitters. Just a different kind of ride, one they don’t have to petal.

BLUE HOUSE ORGANICS

Fresh veggies and more at the big blue house! Square Root Food Truck - tacos made with the best vegetables that nature and Blue House Organics has to offer. We will also be serving refreshing lemonade with thyme and gluten free treats.

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Come relax in the shade and enjoy the view. Voisin’s Maple Products will be offering 100% real Canadian maple syrup, gourmet maple jellies, maple sauces and maple mustard and Ogre Acres will be selling fresh and frozen blueberries.

ACROSS THE CREEK ORGANICS

The Miller family welcomes you to our farm. Our brewery The Beer Farmers will be pouring farm craft beer. Relax in the shaded grass lawns or under a Wild Havens tent and enjoy the bluegrass music of the Courageous Mountain Rangers.

Purchase organic produce from Laughing Crow Organics, Across the Creek Organics and Willow Craft Farm. Or buy a branded hat from Sebastian’s Hats or delicious local honey from Golden Meadow Honey. Food vendors include Lynx Café amazing fish and chips, Good Mood Food Company – delicious pierogies with toppings and Grimm’s Gourmet & Deli serving up burgers and fries.

LAUGHING CROW ORGANICS

As if the scenery wasn’t stunning enough, we’ve grown 100 thousand sunflowers and invite you to take part in the visual harvest just across the road from the Beer Farmers. Stroll the perimeter pathway and take in the beauty or test your wits trying to find your way to the center of the patch via a maze of dead ends, wild goose chases and circle backs. We’ll send you home with a flower if you promise to tag us on social media. PS. Mark your calendars - PYO pumpkins starting in October.

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ICE CAP ORGANICS HONOUR STAND

Come check out our organic vegetable farm! We have 5 acres in cultivation and the fields and greenhouses are bursting with fresh produce. We’ll have an honour stand set up, and earlier in the day Delaney and the kids will be around to give farm tours.

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Explorer, conservationist John Baldwin named 2019 Mountain Guides Ball Patron LONG HISTORY AS EXPLORER, AUTHOR, AND MENTOR HONOURED IN SELECTION BY THE ALPINE CLUB OF CANADA

BY LYNN MARTEL JOHN BALDWIN epitomizes mountain culture, said Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) executive director Lawrence White.

And that is why Baldwin has been chosen as the 2019 Mountain Guides Ball (MGB) Patron.

The MGB is an annual Banff, Alta. gala event hosted by the ACC and the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) that brings together the mountain community to celebrate mountain culture and raise funds for the ACC’s Environment Fund.

Each year, a patron is honoured for their contribution to the mountain community and new mountain guides are awarded their Union Internationale de Associations de Guides de Montagnes pins.

As a mountain explorer and a pioneer of long, wilderness ski traverses and hundreds of first ascents in the Coast Mountains over the past four decades, Baldwin embodies the ethos of self-propelled, low-impact adventuring.

With those adventures, he has shared his enthusiasm and his passion for wild places, where he’s often spent weeks in

ON TOP OF THE WORLD John Baldwin is this year’s Mountain Guides Ball Patron.

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areas where few, if any, have travelled, through several publications.

And it was his guidebook, Exploring the Coast Mountains on Skis, now in its third edition, White said, that first inspired him.

“It was the first guidebook I ever purchased,” White said. “I’ve been aware of his contributions to the coastal community and Canada’s mountain community ever since.”

In addition to his guidebook, Baldwin

in those experiences.

“Known affectionately to his friends as the King of the Coast Mountains, John Baldwin has spent his life in a quest to experience the West Coast wilderness,” said Chic Scott, who has been commissioned to write a biographical booklet on Baldwin.

The 25th in the Summit Series biographies published through the ACC, this is the third to be authored by Scott, who was himself named MGB patron in 2016.

“Shunning the easy path, John has forged his own way through some of the most rugged geography on the planet.

- CHIC SCOTT

has produced eight custom topographic route maps for skiers and hikers looking to venture into different regions of the Coast Mountains.

But it’s in the sublime photography and thoughtfully written essays and personal impressions expressed in his two coffee table books, Mountains of the Coast and Soul of Wilderness, co-written with his wife, Linda Bily, where Baldwin’s passion and reverence for the beauty and the magic of high, wild glaciated landscapes illuminate the peace and the powerful emotions found

“Since his teenage years [Baldwin] has explored the rugged Coast Mountain Range, climbing over 700 mountains, many of them first ascents and making perhaps one hundred multi-week, long-distance forays across the icefields and along the ridges of what is one of the last true wilderness areas on Earth,” said Scott. “Shunning the easy path, John has forged his own way through some of the most rugged geography on the planet. He is a mountaineer and an explorer of the first order.”

With his love of snow and winter and

natural wilderness, Baldwin is actively involved in conservation issues, including sharing awareness of climate change and how glacial loss is happening before our eyes in western Canada, and how our ecosystem—as well as the lifestyle of skiers and climbers—are being affected. With this, he encourages others to live more Earthfriendly lives by buying less, flying less and changing everyday habits such as driving more fuel-efficient vehicles, using transit, buying green power and carbon offsets and spending more time at travel destinations per the amount of time it takes to travel there.

All these things combined, White said, make Baldwin the perfect choice to be patron of the 2019 event.

“The environmentalist in John really comes through in his writing and his photography,” White said. “He epitomizes the ethos of mountains for the sake of mountains, for the whole ecosystem.

“Explorer, photographer, environmentalist, author, John Baldwin is the perfect mix of mountain culture. It all comes together in one human. It’s a timely fit, he’s the quintessential fit as Mountain Guides Ball patron.”

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But in the Lake Tahoe Basin of California and Nevada, officials for years resisted creating widespread evacuation plans. The Tahoe Daily Tribune explained that some feared concrete plans could put people in danger, rather than taking them away from it. This is because of the few exits from the basin but also the unpredictable nature of wildfire.

Plus, with many different governmental agencies around the lake, creating a basinwide evacuation plan required collaboration and community and communication across jurisdictional lines, which further complicated the work.

Tahoe was far from alone. The Daily News pointed to a survey by USA Today NetworkCalifornia earlier this year that only 22 per cent of communities at high risk from wildfire had a robust, publicly available evacuation plan. Like those in Tahoe, some officials in California argued that such plans could be more harmful than helpful.

Then came the Camp Fire last November. It killed 86 people in and around the community of Paradise, Calif., in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada northeast of Sacramento. That community had an evacuation plan.

In the aftermath of that fire, residents in South Lake Tahoe pushed their officials to act. The Daily Tribune reported that Jeff Meston, then the fire chief in Tahoe, saw Tahoe as being at even greater risk than Paradise. “We have many, many similarities, and some dis-similarities that are disadvantageous to us.”

Now, South Lake Tahoe is close to having an evacuation map. No word on the plans for a basin-wide plan.

NEW REASONS FOR RISING REAL ESTATE PRICES JACKSON, Wyo.—Real estate in Jackson Hole has always been an attractive proposition because of Wyoming’s tax laws. There is no state income tax, making it a good place to declare as the permanent home of people of great wealth from elsewhere.

Real estate agent Greg Prugh also pointed out other reasons to explain rapidly escalating prices. More real estate is also being sold over the internet, in which the sellers and local real estate people never see the buyers, he told the Jackson Hole News&Guide. And real estate has become even more of a global market.

Real estate sales were down in the first six months of the year in Teton County, but prices rose briskly. A house that sold

five years ago for US$1.7 million in Melody Ranch, which in the 1990s was developed as an enclave for Jackson’s middle class, was recently resold for US$3.75 million.

A BRISK RISE IN RENTAL PRICES CANMORE, Alta.—Housing rentals have been rising at a brisk rate in Canmore, the gateway community to Banff National Park.

In the span of just four years, costs have increased 71 per cent, according to a recent study. No word on how much incomes have grown during the same time span.

A one-bedroom rental this year fetches $1,483, compared to $866 in 2016. Even then, according to a study, 29 per cent of renters in Canmore were paying 30 per cent or more of their pre-tax income on rent. The Canadian Rental Housing Index holds that paying 30 per cent to 49 per cent is unaffordable, and 50 per cent or more is severely unaffordable, pointed out the Rocky Mountain Outlook.

“I think everyone who deals in housing knows that low-income single adults are very underserved, the people with disabilities are underserved, the number of people who are paying (more than 30 per cent of their income) is outrageous compared to the rest of the province and the rest of the country,” said Ian Wilson, the chief administrative officer for the Bow Valley Regional Housing.

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WHY DID THIS WOLF DECIDE TO SNIFF AROUND THE TENT? LAKE LOUISE, Alta.—A wolf was killed near a campground in Banff National Park recently after it bit a camper.

Parks officials said the man heard the wolf sniffing and pawing around the tent, and then it pushed on the fabric of the tent.

Thinking it was a bear, the camper tried to scare it away. As he did so, the wolf grabbed his arm and tore the tent open. The man suffered minor injuries in the scuffle before the wolf ran off. Also in the tent were three of the victim’s family members.

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LAND AND AGRICULTURE are critical components in the climate crisis. According to a new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, land use—including agriculture and forestry—accounts for 23 per cent of human greenhouse gas emissions, while “natural land processes absorb carbon dioxide equivalent to almost a third of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels and industry.”

Simply put, the way we manage forests and grow, process and distribute food is contributing to climate disruption, but protecting and restoring natural landscapes will help absorb excess CO2.

BY DAVID SUZUKI Our footprint is huge. Climate Change and Land, by 103 experts from 52 countries, said human use directly affects 69 to 76 per cent of ice-free land surface, and agriculture accounts for 70 per cent of global freshwater use. It notes “the per capita supply of vegetable oils and meat has more than doubled and the supply of food calories per capita has increased by about one third” since 1961, while 25 to 30 per cent of total food produced is lost or wasted, all of which increases emissions. Changing consumption patterns have also created a world where two billion adults are overweight or obese while at least 821 million are undernourished.

The report examined food security, desertification, droughts, soil erosion and degradation, and solutions ranging from plant-

Some say the IPCC study doesn’t go far enough. Because governments around the world must approve its reports, they tend to be conservative.

U.K. climate writer George Monbiot called the report “a tragic missed opportunity” that “shies away from the big issues and fails to properly represent the science.”

His Guardian article questioned the IPCC’s tendency to play it safe. “Was the fear of taking on the farming industry—alongside the oil and coal companies whose paid shills have attacked it so fiercely—too much to bear?”

Monbiot argued the report authors underestimate agriculture’s contribution to emissions by failing “to capture the overall impact of food production,” noting, for example, that producing one kilogram of beef protein uses an average of 1,250 kilograms of carbon—“roughly equal to driving a new car for a year, or to one passenger flying from London to New York and back.”

Rowan Jacobsen wrote in Outside that developments like “Beyond” meat products spell the end of commercial beef consumption.

He noted producing 1,000 calories of beef takes 36,000 calories of feed, uses more than 1,600 litres of water and 140 square metres of land and generates nearly 10 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions. “In comparison, an Impossible Burger uses 87 per cent less water, 96 per cent less land, and produces 89 per cent fewer greenhouse-gas emissions.”

In Wired, Megan Molteni suggested gene editing crop plants with Crispr technology could reduce land-use pressure and fertilizer use, and make crops more nutritious and less environmentally damaging. “But it’s still early

“Was the fear of taking on the farming industry—alongside the oil and coal companies whose paid shills have attacked it so fiercely—too much to bear?”

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based diets and sustainable animal agriculture to reducing deforestation and protecting green spaces. “Sustainable land management can contribute to reducing the negative impacts of multiple stressors, including climate change, on ecosystems and societies,” it said.

“Land already in use could feed the world in a changing climate and provide biomass for renewable energy, but early, far-reaching action across several areas is required,” said Hans-Otto Pörtner, co-chair of the IPCC working group that prepared the report.

“Many land-related responses that contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation can also combat desertification and land degradation and enhance food security,” the report said. David Suzuki Foundation research shows protecting and restoring natural systems provides benefits beyond sequestering carbon and addressing climate disruption—such as reducing flood risks, filtering water, controlling erosion and more— at much lower costs than built infrastructure.

days,” she wrote, “and the impact Crispr could have is not fully understood.”

International director and co-founder of the Organic Consumers Association Ronnie Cummins argued in the Independent that “regenerative food, farming and land-use practices” could “fix our climate, restore the environment, improve the livelihoods of farmers and rural communities and produce more nutritious food.”

Planting trees, protecting green spaces, eating less meat and reforming agricultural practices won’t save us from climate chaos on their own. But, along with reducing waste, increasing energy efficiency and conservation and shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy, they’re all part of the solution.

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Kluane revealed IN THE SOUTHWEST corner of the Yukon Territory, 150 kilometres west of Whitehorse on the Alaska Highway, you’ll find Kluane National Park and Reserve—a place you will write home about. It’s the biggest of the big and wildest of the wild in

BY LESLIE ANTHONY a land brimming with a smorgasbord of big wilderness set-asides.

Co-managed by Parks Canada and the Kluane and Champagne Aishihik First Nations, Kluane’s marquee elements are unmatched: Canada’s highest peak, Mt. Logan, at 5,959 metres; an eponymous lake, the Yukon’s largest, abutting the park; some 2,000 glaciers within its borders; and, together with neighbouring TatshenshiniAlsek Wilderness Provincial Park in B.C., and Glacier Bay/Wrangle-St Elias national parks in Alaska, the world’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site, covering 109,000 square kilometres—a vastness of unclimbed peaks, unfathomable ice, spectacular lakes, and abundant wildlife.

Our plan was to fly over the icefields, but dicey weather found us waiting it out at the Kluane Visitor Centre, located in the Da Kų Cultural Centre, a veritable Science World of award-winning digital exhibits (like a 3-D

UNFATHOMABLE ICE The Kaskawulsh Glacier in Kluane National Park and Park Reserve. Almost 80 km long and up to 6.3 km wide.

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topographic model of peaks and icefields in the St. Elias Range), informative panels, cultural artifacts, and stunning videos. When we got word we were officially grounded, we drove the highway toward Alaska, stopping at Kathleen Lake to skip rocks in its clear waters and watch grayling rise to feed on tiny insects. The half-kilometre Kokanee Trail boardwalk led to a trail that skirted a point to a pair of Parks Canada’s famous red chairs.

Views from here were great, but couldn’t beat those from the five-km King’s Throne Trail that followed the lake’s south end up into an alpine cirque.

With the sun coming out we drove a little farther to check out Million Dollar Falls, a roaring cataract in a slot canyon. En route,

specks. Splitting our group into two ski planes, we took off across the head of massive Kluane Lake and onto the astoundingly long Kaskawulsh Glacier, which, even from the air, ran to the horizon and split around two enormous peaks. We’d planned to land on the ice above the neve line in view of Mt. Logan, but fog forced us to detour from the Kaskawulsh’s pinstripes and pop through passes, sweeping along the lower reaches of other glaciers—each a heavily fractured spoke in a wheel whose hub was the largest non-polar icefield on Earth.

Facts learned at the Visitor Centre became obvious from the air: the ice that makes up 82 per cent of Kluane’s surface area; glaciers up to 80 km long; the sheer

... pilot Tom walked us through every bump in the air so no one was surprised by the mild turbulence as we rounded precipitous faces into new valleys. we were treated to a slow-roll roadside video of a cinnamon black bear plodding through fireweed in a shallow ditch. Hoping for better weather next day, we spent the night at Dalton Trail Lodge on Dezadeash Lake, the Yukon’s only road-accessible fishing lodge, loaded with rustic charm and prodigious oldschool taxidermy.

Morning promised a brief weather window, and so we high-tailed it north an hour to Icefield Discovery’s base at Silver City, a dirt runway and one of the tiniest historic specks in a land of tiny historic

size of the St. Elias Mountains, Canada’s highest and most massive peaks (Logan is not only Canada’s highest, but the largest non-volcanic mountain on Earth). Despite growing cloud layers, we could see several key peaks—Logan, Vancouver, Queen Mary, Elias and Steele. All the while pilot Tom walked us through every bump in the air so no one was surprised by the mild turbulence as we rounded precipitous faces into new valleys.

He also pointed out animals on the faces below: I counted some 114 mountain goats and half as many Dall sheep.

There were other lessons to learn from the air. Though some 200 glaciers have been lost here due to climate change, others occasionally surge due to the large amounts of snow deposited from Pacific storms. These back-and-forth ice dynamics can result in small-scale watershed reorganization. As an example, in May 2016, most of the Slims River—a headwater stream of the Yukon River that flows to the Bering Sea—was diverted into the Kaskawulsh River, a tributary of the Pacificflowing Alsek River. This likely permanent change in drainage happened over only a few days. Likewise, glacial Lake Alsek, which formed many times due to blockage of the Alsek River by the Lowell Glacier, has drained just as often. Several hundred years ago it was the largest glacial lake in western North America, covering what’s now the village of Haines Junction and a large section of the Alaska Highway, along which you can still see relict beaches and huge icerafted boulders. Around 1850, the ice dam broke, draining the lake in two days at a flow rate comparable to the Amazon River. The flooding associated with advances and retreat of the Lowell Glacier are the subject of many local First Nations legends and stories.

Because aerial views offer the ability to put together the puzzle of the land from the air—a kind of geo-realization if you will— our flight with Icefield Discovery proved just the ticket to unlocking the grandeur of Kluane. And I definitely wrote home about it.

Leslie Anthony is a Whistler-based author, editor, biologist and bon vivant who has never met a mountain he didn’t like. n

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Valley Gartersnake: Lost Lake toadlets beware.

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THE LONG AND SHORT OF

B.C.’S SNAKES

BY LESLIE ANTHONY

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ritish Columbia is full of snakes. There, I said it. Some of you, mostly nature-minded people, will eagerly continue reading to learn something about one of the least understood—and most threatened—animal groups worldwide. Others will stop reading here, or at least want to. But even a few of those folks—maybe most—will continue anyway for much the same reason we read news about airline crashes and tsunamis: our fascination with low-probability threats overrules our fear of them. At least from the safety of the couch.

The reality is that snakes are only a threat to the worms and frogs and mice they feed on. And, of course, I’m exaggerating their ubiquity.

Given our northerly location, British Columbia is hardly full of serpents, though at least one of our nine species can be found in abundance almost everywhere save the province’s extreme northern reaches. The remainder—which also reach the northern limit of their ranges here— mostly populate areas of the southern tier, discontinuously distributed because of the labyrinthine nature of B.C.’s range-and-valley geography.

The Lower Mainland (which boasts five species) and warm, southern Interior valleys (six species) harbour most of this modest diversity.

But what our snake fauna lacks in variety is offset by its uniqueness: three colourful species of gartersnake; ancient, primitive species like the Northern Rubber Boa; large, agile hunters like the Great Basin Gophersnake and Western Yellow-bellied Racer; small nocturnal species like the Sharp-tailed Snake and Desert Nightsnake; and yes, even the undeserved bogeyman of every cowboy campfire, the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake.

Biologically speaking, snakes are fascinating creatures that date to the Jurassic period, approximately 150 million years ago. Though understood to have evolved through limb reduction in an ancient lizard lineage, it’s unknown whether this was originally an aquatic or terrestrial adaptation—adding to the many mysteries and myths about snakes (a new book—The Origin of Snakes: Morphology and the Fossil Record,

by Michael Wayne Caldwell, sorts through the various ideas). There may be a snake tie-in to our own origins as well. Some anthropologists believe that the high visual acuity of our primate ancestors evolved to detect snake strikes in their arboreal habitat. Meaning that we might have snakes to thank for the ability to see a frisbee approaching in our peripheral vision.

This article’s purpose isn’t to plumb evolutionary theory, however, but rather to celebrate the ecological importance of these animals, which provide major control on invertebrate, amphibian, fish and rodent populations in the wild, the latter representing a de facto ecological service to farmers in places like Pemberton, most of whom know that the more snakes on their property, the better.

Few who spend time in B.C.’s outdoors would not have had occasion to come across a snake crossing or sunning on a trail or road. While this causes consternation in some, others are thrilled with such encounters.

Both should view these opportunities as special given the worldwide decline of these animals due to habitat destruction, persecution, and the inevitable increase in roadkill that comes with increased development.

Eight of B.C.’s snakes are completely harmless, and while the rattlesnake packs a venomous bite, avoiding that danger is far easier than avoiding the danger of wasps or even bears. With that in mind, here’s an overview of British Columbia’s snake fauna. As I like to say, snakes are friends of nature, and any friend of nature is a friend of mine.

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Ode to a Gartersnake

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ith more than 25 species in its continental clan, gartersnakes are the reptile most familiar to the North American public, found in virtually every terrestrial and aquatic habitat and at all but the most restrictive latitudes. They also populate children’s books wherever a cute, chirpy snake character is required. Even if you grow up terrified of giant constrictors, skulking vipers, and swaying cobras, gartersnakes may still hold a place in your heart as innocent scions of the landscapes of youth. But they also have a more important function.

Because most are food generalists who include frogs, tadpoles, and fish, they’re of great utility in the transfer of energy between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. All gartersnakes bear live young and tend to den communally for winter—sometimes in high numbers.

Of B.C.’s three gartersnake species, the most familiar is the Common Gartersnake, which further divides into three subspecies: the Puget Sound Gartersnake of Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and the southern part of the Lower Mainland sports bold, yellow (or greenish) dorsal and lateral stripes on a black background; the Valley Gartersnake adds prominent red sidebars and a red cheek patch to this combination; and a similar if more subdued look is found in the Red-sided Gartersnake near the province’s eastern border. Although frequent prey to a myriad of critters from hawks to raccoons, Valley Gartersnakes can be up to a metre in length and 20-plus years old.

Although Alligator lizards are probably the more abundant reptile in Whistler, the Valley Gartersnake is more familiar, found in all our parks and wetlands, denning in various rockpiles around the valley.

Watch for them crossing roads and the Valley Trail, especially early in the morning when they head out hunting.

Those who spend time on B.C.’s coastal islands or in the Interior will also be familiar with the Wandering Gartersnake, which has a brown-to-olive ground colour with a weak yellow stripe and black dots that combine to create a checkerboard pattern. These highly aquatic snakes often fill the niche occupied elsewhere by watersnakes, swimming at will in cold freshwater or ocean and feeding heartily on fish. It also likes mice—which is probably why it’s the most abundant snake in Pemberton, beating out the Valley Gartersnake. It’s known as far south as Rutherford Creek.

Finally, the Northwestern Gartersnake of B.C.’s South Coast islands and Lower Fraser Valley is a species whose confounding variability is its hallmark, with all manner of background colour and a dorsal stripe that can be red, orange, cream, blue or even nonexistent. Northwesterns are further distinguished from the other two gartersnake species by a small head and less-prominent neck. They feed mostly on the slugs and earthworms common to their moist, foggy habitats. This species is common around Squamish and southward, but has also been found in the Pinecrest and Lucille Lake areas south of Whistler, and more recently within municipal boundaries in the Callaghan and at Cal-Cheak.

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Northern Rubber Boa

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Sharp-tailed Snake: Forest phantom.

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or those who fear snakes, the impressively docile, almost toy-like Rubber Boa might be the ticket out of your own personal Fear Factor.

This olive- or chocolate-brown animal whose name derives from its playdough appearance is people friendly: it’s small (adults rarely exceed 70 centimetres), sleepy and slow-moving (people tend to be freaked out by other snakes’ jerky, frantic movements), and it never, ever bites. It’s also ancient (males sport vestiges of rear limbs in the form of tiny spurs used for tickling females), nocturnal (with cat-like vertical pupils), longlived (up to 70 years!), and engages in fascinating behaviours.

The first of these has to do with defence against larger predators: like most snakes, Rubber Boas release a fetid combination of feces, uric acid and anal musk when disturbed. If that doesn’t do the trick, the snake might flatten into a coil and flash a bright yellow belly as a sort of warning.

If all else fails, they contract into a ball with their head buried in the centre and the blunt, nondescript tail sticking out. As a result, it has been nicknamed the “two-headed snake.” This last posture has a further utility in the Rubber Boa’s pursuit of food. Curling through the netherworld beneath leaves and logs and rocks, it seeks out the nests of small rodents, preferentially inhaling any babies it might find; when it does happen upon a nest and starts to devour the helpless young, it keeps the mother rodent at bay by fooling her into thinking its tail is its head, which she then attacks. As a result, the tails of most older Rubber Boas are heavily scarred by the slashes of rodent teeth.

Rubber Boas hibernate in hillside dens and transit to valley bottoms in summer in search of food. Females give birth to between one and four live young every few years and often hang around the den until the young are born in August. Though rarely seen, Rubber Boas are common throughout the Pemberton Valley, north to the Upper Lillooet and south to Rutherford Creek.

Sharp-tailed Snake

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his small, secretive, nocturnal burrowing snake is a phantom that comes and goes from many of the Gary Oak meadow and open-canopy forest edges where it’s found; it might be encountered annually at a site for a few years in a row, then disappear altogether only to turn up again years later. Common in California and Oregon, there are scattered populations in Washington state and, until 2011, when a single mainland population was discovered in Pemberton, it was found in B.C. only on the Gulf Islands and the southern tip of Vancouver Island.

The 20-to-30-cm snake has a reddish hue with a dusty charcoal band along each flank and a belly uniquely adorned with black crossbands— like the stripes of an old jail outfit. Its head is quite small with no discernable neck, and it’s thought to be a slug specialist. It never bites.

Like racers and Gophersnakes, the Sharp-tailed Snake is confined to warm, open habitats like south-facing slopes where ground temperatures rise enough to incubate its eggs. Unfortunately, humans like these same sunny places, which are undergoing rapid destruction by urban development across its range—including Pemberton— keeping this unique, unassuming creature atop both provincial and federal endangered species lists.

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Northern Rubber Boa: Exactly as advertised.

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Northern Pacific Rattlesnake Fig.06.

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ar from being the demonic desert hazard they’re depicted as, rattlesnakes are actually pretty cool. These wide-bodied animals have dark blotches on a lighter background that become more like bands toward the tail, encircling the body completely. They possess a rattle, of course, a distinct neck, a wide triangular head, and vertical pupils—a combination of characters that readily distinguishes them from other B.C. snakes. Sit-and-wait ambush predators, rattlesnakes lurk along routes used by small mammals such as ground squirrels and packrats, alerted to the approach of food by heat-sensing pits located between the nostril and eyes. Like many other B.C. snakes, they bear a small number of live young in late summer.

Rattlesnakes are also cool in being the most reasonable form of dangerous wildlife given the lengths they go to be left alone: their first line of defense is remaining motionless (a naturalist in the Okanagan once told me that for every rattler you see, there are 10 you don’t); if that doesn’t work, they head for cover. If you surprise, corner or get too close to one, they issue an audio warning; they’re reluctant to bite, and, when they do, often don’t inject venom— about a third of all rattlesnake bites are “dry” because every drop wasted on defense is a drop stolen from food procurement. Thus, the Okanagan, Canada’s fastest-growing region and home to hundreds of thousands of people, averages about two bites a year. And zero deaths. (See sidebar for more info.)

The issue, at the northern edge of the rattlesnakes’ range, however, is that preferential winter den sites are located in the rocky scree of hillsides that are separated from lower foraging habitat by development such as housing and roads, bringing snakes and humans into increasing contact.

Great Plains Gophersnake: Big, bad... and harmless.

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Northern Pacific Rattlesnake: Thrill or buzzkill?

Great Basin Gophersnake

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ritish Columbia’s largest snake at up to 2.5 metres is the Gophersnake—so named for its extensive use of abandoned rodent burrows. Due to its size, colouration, blotchy pattern, and occasional habit of vibrating its tail in dry grass, it’s also the species most readily confused with the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake—a situation compounded by that fact that the ranges of the two species have a 90-per-cent overlap in the Okanagan, Thompson, Nicola, Similkameen and Fraser River Valleys. This, unfortunately, has led to even greater persecution than the animal would normally encounter.

This large, wide-ranging, egg-laying snake with a checkerboard pattern on its belly may look intimidating but it is completely harmless, and the bigger the specimen, the more rodent control it can carry out—a boon to farmers wherever it occurs. These animals tend to be solitary, denning, as per the name, in ground squirrel burrows.

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Western Yellow-bellied Racer: Fast times at Sagebrush High.

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lso known as the blue racer, this is one of the most widely distributed snake species in North America, known for its speed, climbing ability and prominent eyes—all signs of an active, daytime hunter of small mammals and birds.

The colour is bluish grey, bluish green or brownish with a cream to yellow belly and chin. Like the Great Basin Gophersnake with which it shares its range, racers can grow to almost two metres in length, though individuals over a metre are rare. Juveniles tend to be tan or light brown with a dark, splotchy pattern, which often sees them confused with Gophersnakes or Rattlesnakes until they morph into the unpatterned adult look.

Racers are egg-layers, occurring in all the usual warm and dry southern valleys, but have also been found farther north and west than Gophersnakes, around Anderson Lake near D’Arcy—possibly expanding their range due to climate change.

Desert Nightsnake: The friendly ghost.

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he Desert Nightsnake has only been on the list of B.C. reptiles since 1980, when it was first discovered in the lower Okanagan Valley— Canada’s only true desert ecosystem and home to more threatened and endangered reptiles than anywhere else in the country. To date, there have only been a few dozen records of this small, mottled, cat-eyed snake that likes to eat frogs, salamanders, lizards and the young of other snakes. As the name suggests, it’s nocturnal, and thus, coupled with small size, not likely to be encountered by people. Where the Sharptailed Snake is a phantom that comes and goes from various sites, the Desert Nightsnake is a virtual ghost, almost impossible to find even where it’s known to occur. ■

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ost folks stumble upon snakes, but some (mea culpa) actually go looking for them. If you’re the type that wants to understand these animals better, it’s a harder learning curve than, say, birding. Birds are out in the open, draw attention to themselves by vocalizing, and, being able to fly away, aren’t worried about much; snakes, like other small creatures, are into camouflage and hiding. A good place to expect to see these animals, however, are ecotones—areas where one type of habitat meets another—like the edges of fields and forests, along a marshy lakeshore, and human-disturbed areas like borrow pits and trail edges. Such areas also tend to concentrate the prey snakes feed on.

Snakes should be photographed, like other wildlife, at a distance that doesn’t cause discomfort for the animal.

Obviously, this is closer with small animals like snakes than it is with large mammals, but the same rules apply.

Furthermore, all snakes—including rattlesnakes—are protected under B.C.’s Wildlife Act: it is illegal to kill, harm, or remove them from the wild.

Though many people get worked up about snakebite, it’s not much of a hazard in this part of the world. On average, 20,000 people a year die of snakebite worldwide, most in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, yet the decade average for the U.S. is 2.1 deaths per 7,000 to 8,000 bites annually— and even then, fatalities are mostly those with pre-existing medical conditions. In Canada, the stats are even better— one death per decade versus 3.3 each year from wasp stings.

Even though it’s not the hazard it’s made out to be, a large-scale study in North America showed two disturbing trends: first, venomous snakebites were overwhelmingly suffered by males ages 15 to 35, and second, the vast majority occurred on the lower arm or hands, indicating the snake was being handled. By not handling venomous snakes, you reduce the risk of being bitten by 99 per cent; the other one per cent can be meliorated by easily followed cautions.

When travelling in rattlesnake country, stick to clear, open trails and carry a walking stick for sweeping ahead in vegetated areas. If you encounter a rattlesnake sunning on a trail that you can’t safely go around, use a stick longer than a metre to encourage it to move off. When scrambling in rattlesnake-prone areas, don’t put hands or feet anywhere you can’t see them—such as reaching up into rocky crevices or stepping over logs. If you hear a rattlesnake, stop and locate the sound. If it’s close, allow the critter to calm down then back off. Once you’re a good body-length away, you can generally go around it. If you encounter a dead rattlesnake, don’t touch it—the biting reflex remains intact even after death.

Nk’mip Cellars is North America’s first Indigenousowned-and-operated winery. Situated on a long bench overlooking Osoyoos Lake, the winery also boasts a Desert Cultural Centre that promotes heritage knowledge and a program to protect and restore habitat for species at risk— particularly snakes. Visitors can learn about the multiyear rattlesnake radio-tracking program and watch snakes being tagged with under-skin microchips or paint applied to rattle segments that enable wildlife managers to monitor populations and work out protection strategies.

Naturally (ha ha), there are several great online resources when it comes to snakes. Consult these for more information, range maps, organizations, and other links: the Canadian Herpetological Society (CHS): canadianherpetology.ca; and the Reptiles of B.C. official website: bcreptiles.ca/snakes.htm.

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The mouth of Malampaya Sound is chock full of rocks and we

friend John was young and educated. He arranged for a few

needed to run the gauntlet between them and a perilous point.

beers and a fresh barbecued tuna dinner.

As I pondered how best to do this, I watched the local bancas

The next morning, half the village watched us load up,

(central dugout-style hulls with two outriggers) run the narrow

climb into our kayaks, which we had transported (we actually

channel and set course—splitting the crazy currents, the wild

flew them in from Thailand) by air for the trip, and break

waves left little margin for error.

through the surf. I am not sure who got more entertainment—

“Follow me and don’t stop paddling,” I said to my travel

them or us!

companion Ian Taylor as we got ready to navigate through the

For the final couple of days of our 10-day journey we

inlet into the South China Sea on the northwestern coast of

continued south to Port Barton. Running close to the coast,

Palawan Island in the southern Philippines.

we enjoyed light winds, paddling past an endless number of

The waters became frenzied for a few adrenaline-

filled kilometres. The rocks broke the waves, making them

pristine, though deserted, white-sand beaches framed by the mountains.

unpredictable and swells that made it past rebounded from the

Alimanguan and San Vicente are the only two towns of any

nearby point sending hulking waves back from every direction,

size on this part of the coast and we paddled into both to have a

creating a soup bowl.

look and grab supplies.

Though challenged, we made it safely through and settled into paddling with the massive rollers running southward—an interesting experience as one minute, Ian was beside me, the next he was six metres above or below and often completely

Every time we met people, the smiles were wide and welcome warm.

Another island, another beach. Near Port Barton.

A dozen kilometres north of Port Barton, a town on the west coast of Palawan island, a beach beckoned and we paddled in to

out of sight.

Continuing on, energized by the rush of surviving the chaotic channel, we rounded a rocky point to find a protected lagoon. Making camp in a palm plantation, we relished a relaxing swim in the mouth of a freshwater river.

A strong headwind set in early the next morning as we targeted the lee of a distant point. With Ian saying he would paddle close by, I trolled a fishing line.

look. With land just metres ahead, a young man emerged and welcomed us ashore.

As fate would have it, we had stumbled on a Canadian who happened to own this section of secluded beach north of the town. He and his family rented tents, cooked meals and served what he promised was the coldest beer in Palawan.

We discovered that Toby Clarke was from Banff and he was

After missing a fish, I looked around only to discover

proud to have “no roosters, no dogs and no noise” in his stretch

Ian had vanished. I circled, hoping to catch a glimpse of him.

of paradise. As virtually everyone we met had all three, the

Blowing my safety whistle generated no response and I began

prospect of quiet night and cold beer was outstanding.

Over Christmas and New Year’s, he and Ian even discovered

to worry.

An expanding box-pattern search yielded nothing, so I headed for a distant village to seek help. Convincing the head man to provide a banca to continue the search, we spent a second unsuccessful hour looking. If Ian had been washed out to sea, Vietnam, the next stop, lay thousands of kilometres away.

common friends in Banff.

It was the perfect place to relax and wrap up an excellent adventure.

To read Part 1 of Tim’s series go to www.piquenewsmagazine. com, Aug. 8, 2019. ■

And then that saviour of the modern adventurer, the cell phone, vibrated in my pocket and an incoming message asked where I was.

Ian had decided to separate and paddle directly to the tip of the point without telling me as I fished.

Running dangerously low on water, he had continued to the village of Binga, our target for the night. Water supply is critical. An opportunity passed to add water is an opportunity wasted.

Happy that he was safe, though concerned that he had paddled off without notice, I set off to rejoin him.

Meanwhile, Ian had befriended a local who offered to tow me with his banca. Meeting me as I rounded the point, the boat’s skipper hauled me across the bay to Binga.

A family near the beach let us hang our hammocks in their yard and use the fresh water piped down from Mount Capoas.

It rises 1,131 metres up from the ocean, making it the highest mountain in northern Palawan.

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Coudurier, Rude win Canadian Open Enduro LANTHIER-NADEAU TAKES THIRD IN WOMEN’S EVENT

BY DAN FALLOON FRANCE’S ISABEAU COUDURIER has been on the CamelBak Canadian Open Enduro podium in each of the past five years, but on Aug. 11, she stood atop it for the first time.

Coudurier, who finished one spot behind countrywoman Cecile Ravanel the past four years, was second in each of the past three Whistler Enduro World Series (EWS) races. But with Ravanel sidelined for the season after a crash in the winter, Coudurier has filled the void, winning all six races (and each event’s Queen stage complete with bonus points in the overall standings), including a winning performance in Whistler, to gain a strong grip on the overall title.

“It’s been a really intense day. We had some crazy conditions up there. I had some mistakes. I crashed,” she said. “I’m pretty stoked that I could still win with all of this going on.”

In the contest, held over two days for the first time, Coudurier put up a six-stage time of one hour, one minute and 59.71 seconds (1:01:59.71) to hold off Israel’s Noga Korem by 15.78 seconds and Squamish’s Andreane

RICH MAN American Richie Rude won his third CamelBack Canadian Open Enduro on Aug. 11.

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Lanthier-Nadeau by 29.19 seconds.

The race kicked off on Aug. 10 with just one round, a doozy from Top of the World that had traditionally closed out the race as the final stage. It worked out well for Coudurier, as her margin of victory in Stage 1 proved to be roughly the same amount she won by overall. The cushion proved necessary, as Coudurier crashed hard in

race into two days was a benefit, she said, as she gained confidence out of the gate with a blistering run from Top of the World.

“It took me awhile to get good runs here in Whistler. I don’t know what it is, but it’s a challenging one,” she said. “I changed my strategy for the one stage from Top of the World. I usually tried to pace myself, but this one time, I tried to go for it right from

“It feels good. I had a couple years where it didn’t go as well and to win again feels so good.”

- RICHIE RUDE

Stage 1 and again in Stage 6, though her first injury didn’t show up until the next day.

“I could feel I had some pain in my leg and it was there all day,” she said. “On the last one, I crashed again and hurt myself a bit more.

“It’s always hard, but I think in your head, you have to convince yourself it’s OK. It’s fine to just keep going. You have to keep it smooth and try to really avoid thinking too much about it.”

Lanthier-Nadeau, meanwhile, was thrilled to hit her second podium of the season in her own backyard. Breaking the

the start.

“I died a little and then I came back to life because you have time to do that in that stage.”

While Lanthier-Nadeau enjoyed doing the stage while still fresh, she acknowledged that she—and, almost certainly, her fellow competitors—was still feeling its effects throughout Sunday’s racing.

As well, with rain re-emerging and leaving courses wet and slick, it was an additional hazard on-course.

“The rain was a big added challenge,” she said. “It’s going to be hard for anyone.

“I just kept going and I knew Jaws to Billy [Epic, in Stage 2] was going to be a good fit for me, it’s so Canadian. There was perfect riding in there and I was super confident in my bike setup, in my riding.”

Lanthier-Nadeau had some mixed results from there, feeling strong in Stage 3 on Blackcomb before struggling in the mud in Creekside later on.

Other Canadian women in the top 30 were: Squamish’s Miranda Miller (ninth); Pemberton’s Emily Slaco (12th); Whistler resident Leonie Picton, representing Australia (17th); Jennifer McHugh (18th); Katie Spittlehouse (28th); and Angeline McKirdy (29th).

On the men’s side, Richie Rude took his third win in Whistler, but his first since 2016. The American got off to a good start, as he was the lone rider to complete Stage 1 in less than 20 minutes, and he kept it going on Day 2, finishing in 52:41.29 and besting runner-up Sam Hill of Australia by 55.39 seconds. New Zealand’s Edward Masters was third, 1:24 back.

“It feels good. I had a couple years where it didn’t go as well and to win again feels so good,” he said. “I love racing here and it feels even better to win here.”

In addition to it being more muddy and wet than in his prior victories, the twoday split was also different, and something Rude felt benefitted his return to the top.

“I wasn’t sure about it at first, but I think it was cool having that first one and you

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WELCOME BACK Whistler’s Jesse Melamed completes Stage 2 of the CamelBak Canadian Open Enduro along Billy Epic on Aug. 11.

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could put all the effort into it,” he said. “You knew where you’d sit for the second day, so that was pretty cool, and it allowed for a bigger range of trails for today.

“Having the big stage [on Saturday] and doing well on it allowed me to chill a little bit and be a little safe.”

Canadians in the top 30 included: Remi Gauvin (sixth); Squamish’s Rhys Verner (17th); and Whistler’s Jesse Melamed (29th).

In the amateur categories, winners were: Cedric Ravanel of France (master men 40-plus); Canada’s Jack Menzies (under-21 men elite); Louise Margareta Paulin of Sweden (master women 35-plus); Aaron Bradford of the United States (open men); Canada’s Colin Bakker (master men 40-plus); Canada’s Tristan Sanders (under21 men); Great Britain’s Keren Wareham (open women); New Zealand’s Jo Perrott (master women 35-plus); New Zealand’s Fiona Murray (under-21 women) ; and Lucy Schick (under-21 women elite). Whistler residents who podiumed were Julia Long in under-21 women and Cesar Gairin in master men 40-plus.

On Aug. 10, there was the Bell Canadian Open Enduro as part of the EWS 80 series.

Winners included: Canada’s Bracken Camilleri (open men); Canada’s Jacob Rodgers (master men 40-plus); Zander Hoppen of the United States (under-21 men); Canada’s Perry Schebel (vet men 50-plus); Canada’s Cam McCallum (youth men 13-to14); Whistler’s Wei Tien Ho (youth men 15-to-16); Canada’s Christine Lynch (open women); Great Britain’s Emma Wareham (master women 35-plus); Squamish’s Bailey Goldstone (under-21 women); and Canada’s Emmy Lan (youth women 13-to-16).

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MELAMED RETURNS FROM INJURY TO PLACE 29TH Whistler’s Jesse Melamed couldn’t bear the thought of missing another edition of the Enduro World Series in his own backyard.

After being sidelined because of injury in 2018, it looked as though Melamed was set to face a similar fate here in 2019 after breaking his ankle and injuring his finger in late June in Val di Fassa.

Instead, the 2017 Canadian Open Enduro champion lined up and, considering he still wasn’t 100 per cent, finished a respectable 29th.

“It was really hard. I was in a boot and a splint last week. I saw the doctor and he’s not conservative—which maybe isn’t a good mix for me—but he was like, ‘You can’t make it worse, give it a shot,’ so we went through a lot of iterations to get my bike and my grips up,” he said. “I thought my ankle was going to be my biggest problem, but my hand ended up being super painful. I couldn’t hold on, which is not ideal for Whistler.”

Given his condition, Melamed acknowledged his expectations were low, but all in all, the race worked out better than expected. Melamed rebounded from a 78th-place finish in the first stage from Top of the World, placing third in Stage 3 and sixth in Stage 6.

“I was trying to be smart about my dumb decision to do it,” he said. “I’m really happy that I made it through. The people cheering, that’s why I did it.

“I didn’t do it for the points or the overall.

I couldn’t stand to watch another race.”

Melamed, who has missed three Whistler races in total in his career, has experience coming back from injury and has learned to gauge when it may or may not be safe to return in season.

Melamed took his return day-by-day, knowing he would at least line up for Stage 1 and see where it went. Unfortunately for him, it was the most challenging run of all right off the top.

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Red Bull Joyride bringing new course AMERICAN CARSON STORCH GIVES THUMBS UP TO RE-DESIGN

BY DAN FALLOON IT’S BEEN AWHILE since the Red Bull Joyride course received a revamp, and the changes are getting a thumbs up from one rider.

Carson Storch, an American athlete, had the opportunity to ride the course before training officially began on Aug. 13 as a result of his Red Bull sponsorship.

The new course received rave reviews from Storch, who felt courses all over the world were becoming homogenized. This one, he said, is a welcome break from the mould and will be fun to watch during the event on Aug. 17 at 4:30 p.m.

“This one is definitely pretty technical and challenging in spots. It’s going to even the playing field. It’s going to be hard to connect tricks to it. It’s definitely not a simple course,” said Storch, a Joyride veteran who is not competing this year. “It’s going to be a challenge for everybody that’s going to ride in the event, but it’s exciting to take the predictability away.”

In recent years, athletes could choose one of two features to drop or step down

into the course, and this year, the second hit will also allow competitors a choice with a cannon log or an up-box. Later on is Storch’s favourite new feature, a dirt double (or, according to course builder Paddy Kaye of Joyride Bike Parks, a triple threat) with a dirt lip and dirt landing (with optional lips to the left or right before the jump). He appreciates that riders are given the opportunity to chart a course different from their competitors.

“You don’t really know what each rider is going to go for. They’ll go with their strengths and ride their best,” Storch said.

“They can stand out if they want to be a little bit more creative.”

When he started competing almost a decade ago, Storch said all the courses were “different and kind of strange.”

“You had to go to the contest and adapt to what the course-build was. You would just do your best and it was anybody’s game,” he said. “Nowadays, a lot of the courses are pretty similar. The sizes of the features are similar and all the features are kind of the same. It got repetitive, I guess, as the sport progressed.

“Everything got Olympic-ized.

NEW COURSE Carson Storch prepares to try the new Red Bull Joyride layout.

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“It’s bringing it back to the roots of slopestyle,” Storch added.

Storch imagines there will be less leeway for flubs this year, as riders will have to land perfectly to keep their momentum going from one feature to the next. He added that riders who have a dirt-jump background will be aided by the change, as they’ll be creative when it comes to approaching the course while also maintaining flow and speed.

Joyride Bike Parks president Kaye was proud of his team for handling the changes well this year. While there are new elements, there are also familiar ones for

long-time fans of Joyride.

“It’s, once again, the biggest jumps on a slopestyle course in the world. We’ve kept that theme going,” he said. “The track follows the same footprint because we figured out how to manage the speed many years ago, but we just sort of mixed everything around.”

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BY DAN FALLOON CHRISTINE SUTER has long wanted to take part in the Ultra 520K, but always put it off for another year.

After registering three years ago, she was in the process of delaying her participation in the Okanagan race again when she had her “now-or-never” moment.

“I had actually called the race director this year in January to see if I could postpone it again. He said, ‘Christine, I’m sold out this year. I’m sold out next year.

The next year I can get you in is 2021,’” she recalled. “I said, ‘I may be dead by then, so I guess I’d better do it this year.’”

Despite having recently overcome a stress fracture in her foot, Suter went out from Aug. 3 through 5 and was the top woman in the eight-competitor field, completing the three-day challenge in a combined 29 hours, 46 minutes and 23 seconds (29:46:23). The runner-up, Nancy Fedeyko, was nearly 90 minutes back.

The first day of the race was a 10-kilometre swim and 149.8-km bike ride; the next day was a 275-km bike ride; and the race wrapped with a double marathon, an 84.4-km run. The race, based in Penticton, took competitors to Princeton and Summerland.

Suter started training in January and coming off her stress fracture, hadn’t run more than 10 kms since late April when she ran the Big Sur Marathon.

“When I got to the start line, I had absolutely no expectations. I told my crew, ‘We have 12 hours every day. We just have to get in at 11:59:59,’” she said.

With a daunting challenge ahead of her, Suter’s prime focus was less on the physical challenge and more on the mental side of the task.

“My days were filled with gratitude. I really

focused on the mental side and the words I kept repeating to myself were, ‘Where am I?’ and I’d answer, ‘here.’ And ‘What time is it?

Now,’” she said. “That was it. Forget about everything else.

“You had to go somewhere mentally and leave your ego behind.”

The race presented its share of challenges, including blazing hot temperatures on all three days, but especially on the third day.

As well, Suter recalled that before the run, she felt dizzy. When she looked at crew member Bobbi Sandkuhl and said she wasn’t feeling 100-per-cent, Sandkuhl realized Suter hadn’t eaten enough and remedied the situation.

“She just started grabbing food out of the back and she was pumping food into me,” Suter recalled.

That wasn’t the end of Suter’s troubles on the third day, as early on, she struggled to get going, though Sandkuhl came to her rescue again.

“When I first started off, five kilometres in, I had a meltdown. I was crying. I was walking,” she said. “Bobbi again leaned right out the window of the truck and said, ‘Get that attitude out of your feet back up into your head. You’re doing this, let’s go.’

“That was it.”

Sandkuhl also informed Suter that she had a 90-minute lead on the second-place runner, which was the first time Suter realized she had the lead.

From there, Suter felt that she just needed to make it to the 30-km point, where she would meet her run pacer, Marla Zucht.

In addition to Sandkuhl and Zucht, the other crew members were Greg Sandkuhl and Brian Buchholz.

“It is not an individual sport. The crew I had was incredible,” Suter said. “My success is because of them … Without them, I wouldn’t be here. I wouldn’t be at that finish line, that’s for sure.” n

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One byproduct of the changes, Kaye said, is improved sightlines for spectators, as the cabin is gone and other larger features are on the fringes of the course.

“Part of the build was taking into account where spectators go and how they see the course,” he said. “The other big thing with moving a lot of these features around is sightlines are a lot different this year. One thing we’ve noticed and, I think, people are going to have to walk around to figure it out, but there are a lot of spots now where you can see the whole track.”

In terms of new elements, the triple threat, Kaye said, is unique because it is a dirt feature as opposed to the wooden infrastructure commonly found on course.

“It was inspired by what’s going on with

skiing and snowboarding. We brought a snow-style feature to the dirt,” he said. “Of course, it’s different because we’re bikes and they don’t have edges, but we looked at the sport for inspiration.”

Several big names will be challenging the new course. Canadian Brett Rheeder will look to complete the season sweep, while 2018 Triple Crown of Slopestyle winner Nicholi Rogatkin of the U.S. will be in attendance. The rest of the field is: Alex Alanko (Sweden); Diego Caverzasi (Italy); Paul Couderc (France); Erik Fedko (Germany); Max Fredriksson (Sweden); Dawid Godziek (Poland); Lucas Huppert (Switzerland); Emil Johansson (Sweden); Lukas Knopf (Germany); Tomas Lemoine (France); Torquato Testa (Italy); and Jakub Vencl (Czechia). n

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Local flavour on the Air DH podium ILES WINS MEN’S EVENT, ASTLE SECOND TO KINTNER AMONG WOMEN

BY DAN FALLOON IT WAS GOING TO BE difficult for Finn Iles to match the magic of his first Crankworx Whistler race win, but he sure tried his best.

After winning the 2018 Air DH on his 19th birthday, the Whistler racer came out and defended his title in a commanding way on Aug. 13, beating American Mitch Ropelato by 2.47 seconds and New Zealand’s Sam Blenkinsop by 3.23 seconds.

“This year was a little bit different because it was raining and I wasn’t sure if I could push as hard, but I dropped in to the first few corners and it wasn’t too bad,” he said. “I went for it, and that’s how it is on A-Line: if you go as fast as you can, you normally have a good result.”

Iles was the last rider to drop, and he made it clear why he was the defending champ, handling one of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park’s most prominent tracks with ease, cracking the four-minute barrier in three minutes, 57.04 seconds (3:57.04).

Though some rain started to come partway through the race, it had no ill effect on Iles, who turns 20 on Aug. 15.

“The whole bottom section, I knew it was pretty dry, so I went full gas and rode strong,” he said. “I’m thrilled to put that much time between me and second place. It just shows that I’m strong, especially on this course because it’s so physical, and ready for the races coming up.”

It’s been an up-and-down season for Iles on the UCI World Cup downhill circuit, with Iles sustaining more than his share of crashes putting him near the back of the pack in recent events. However, with a win at the Canadian Championships and now at the Air DH, he feels he’s back on track to finish strong when the World Cup season resumes.

“Whenever I come home and get a win, it adds a little bit of confidence,” he said. “I know that I am fast. I just need to finish and then I’ll get a result.”

On the women’s side, another familiar face topped the podium as Jill Kintner of the United States won gold for the seventh consecutive year.

Kintner skipped the first two Crankworx festivals of the season to focus more on enduro riding, but is back to make some noise at one of her favourite tour stops.

Kintner has been battling illness this week, noting that she’d been coughing steadily since crossing the line, but managed to best Whistler’s Georgia Astle by 1.21 seconds and Austrian junior Valentina Holl by 3.05 seconds.

“I didn’t know if I was going to be able to do it. It was one of those one-day-at-a-time, one-lap-at-a-time [things],” Kintner said. “It felt not too bad. I rode my trail bike and it was really smooth this year.

“After doing all the enduro stuff, this felt short and quite easy, actually. I gave it what I had and I knew I was riding good, so it was nice to get a win.”

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FINN-ISHING FIRST Whistler’s Finn Iles cruises in to the finish line during Air DH action on Aug. 13.

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Astle, meanwhile, has now podiumed in two consecutive events after winning the Garbanzo DH on Friday night. A year after finishing just off the Air DH podium in fourth, Astle was thrilled to rise onto it.

“I’m very happy about it. I’m stoked,” she said. “I definitely didn’t have any pressure on myself for A-Line because it’s A-Line, it’s a weird one to race.

“I had a smooth run, didn’t necessarily feel fast, but I think it’s good that I kept it smooth and didn’t crazy overshoot anything. I was pretty consistent.”

The pro women dropped before the rain hit, and Astle said those conditions suited her riding just fine.

“The track was so fast today. It was perfect,” she said. “I nailed all the berms. I was on my trail bike. I was cornering really well today through all the bomb holes.

“The only section I messed up with in the technical section, the last one. I stalled out for a bit and was in the hardest gear trying to pedal up a bit. Other than that, it was a pretty smooth run.”

The amateur divisions ran the Air DH on Monday. Benny de Vall and Landon de Vall hit the men’s 10-to-12 podium in first and third, respectively, while Squamish’s Ainhoa Ijurco topped the junior women

13-to-18 event. Pemberton’s Tegan Cruz took second to Bodhi Kuhn in the youth men 13-to-14 contest, while Squamish’s Jacob Jewett topped third-place finisher Coen Skrypnek, also of Squamish, in the youth men 15-to-16 race. Pemberton’s Lucas Cruz won the junior men 17-to-18 contest while Squamish’s Mark Bunyan won the men’s veteran amateur 40-plus event.

Other winners were: Aaron Gungl of Australia (men’s senior amateur 19-to-29); Wallace Miranda of Brazil (men’s master amateur 30-to-39); Katarina Jorsback of Sweden (women’s senior amateur 19-plus); and Germany’s Lara Markthaler (women’s 10-to-12).

ASTLE DEFENDS GARBANZO DH TITLE Though Crankworx’s legendary Garbanzo DH race presents riders with an absolute monster of a course, with a seven-kilometre descent, it may not have even been the most taxing thing pro women’s winner Astle did that day.

“It was a hectic morning because my boyfriend [Trevor Burke], we drove down to Vancouver to get his permanent residency card, made it back in time for practice,” the Whistler rider said. “This morning, Trev and I had a bit of a sprint through downtown

Vancouver to get his passport photos.

“My legs are a little sore from that—I’m not a runner,” she said with a chuckle.

Upon making it back up the Sea to Sky, Astle said her practice attempts were admittedly “weird,” but she still defended her 2018 crown by descending in 13 minutes, 57.59 seconds (13:57.59). That was nearly 13 seconds up on runner-up Casey Brown and in an all-Canadian podium, Vaea Verbeeck took third, 33.3 seconds back.

Astle felt she used the practice runs to reacclimatize herself to the course, so by the time it counted, she had it nailed down once again. “[In practice], I was all over the place, too fast in spots. I was blowing out corners,” she said. “And then in my race run, I slowed it down, hit all the corners, and then pedalled my butt off.

“I’ve been riding with Vaea, and I’ve seen how fast she is. Casey as well. So in the back of my mind, I knew that I had to put a really good one down ... but I do have the experience and the local knowledge, so it all came together in my favour.”

Astle didn’t feel there was a target on her back as the defending champion, but feels it may build in the future.

“I guess that makes it a little pressure the next couple years that I do it, but maybe [gives me] a little more confidence as well,” she said. “I love the Garbo race, so bring it on.”

On the men’s side, Ropelato won the Garbo for the first time, completing the course in 12:36.68, roughly 12 seconds up on runner-up Adrien Loron of France and nearly 20 seconds ahead of the third-place finisher, Canadian Bas van Steenbergen.

“I got excited when I got to the crest of the hill. I knew I was on a good time. I didn’t think I had that big of a gap, but I knew I was on a good one,” Ropelato said.

There was some local flavour on the podium in the amateur divisions, as Pemberton’s Tegan Cruz topped the youth men 13-to-14 category with more than a 28-second advantage over runner-up Dani Castellanos of Spain.

“I was really focusing on getting down and just to keep pedalling because it’s a very long track,” Cruz said. “I was just saying in my head, ‘Keep going, you can do it.’”

As well, Wei Tien Ho came out on top in the youth 15-to-16 event with nearly a 15-second cushion on American Christopher Grice. Another Whistlerite, Jack Linnell, took third. Squamish’s Ainhoa Ijurko, wearing Spain’s colours, won the junior female 13-to-18 event by more than a minute over second-place finisher Emmy Lan of Canada.

Meanwhile, Whistler’s Craig Wilson was third in the veteran amateur 40-plus division as Spain’s Chus Castellanos earned the win, while Noelle Floyd was third in the senior amateur 19-plus female division as Stepanka Nestlerova of Czechia took the victory.

Other winners were: France’s Vincent Pierrot (senior amateur 19-to-29 male); Brazil’s Wallace Miranda (master amateur 30-to-39 male); and Australia’s Luke MeierSmith (junior 17-to-18 male). n

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Armistead completes Canadian Death Race WEATHER CONDITIONS MADE 125-KM ALBERTA EVENT TOUGHER THAN USUAL

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BY DAN FALLOON WITH THE BRUTAL WEATHER conditions in effect during the Canadian Death Race on Aug. 3, Peter Armistead admitted he was only too happy to encounter the Grim Reaper on the course.

It’s not as morbid as it sounds, though— Death personified was just a costumed marshal tasked with ferrying competitors over an impassable portion of a river.

“This happened at midnight. You went down to the riverbank and the Grim Reaper is waiting for you when you get there. You have to carry this coin with you for the whole of the race, and you have to give it to the Grim Reaper. If you’ve lost your coin, you can’t get across the river and you’re disqualified from the race,” he said. “The Grim Reaper puts you in a high-speed jet boat and zooms you across to the other side of the river so ridiculously fast. It’s absolutely fantastic.”

And, no, it wasn’t a hallucination, although Armistead did own up to some of the visions he saw during the race.

“In every single race, you sort of see the trees changing shape,” he said. “But with this particular race, I was probably about half an hour from the end, my heart rate with in the 180s and had been for many, many hours.

“There was a big chicken running in front of me, this massive, huge chicken. I knew it wasn’t a chicken. I knew it was a person. But I looked at the chicken, knew it was a person, but I couldn’t work out how it was a person and how it was not a chicken.”

Armistead could easily be forgiven for his vision, as at that point, he was well into the 125-kilometre race that he finished in 17 hours, 12 minutes and 21 seconds (17:12:21), good for sixth in the 40-to-49 men’s division and 22nd overall out of 230 finishers. Overall champion Alex Petrosky of Edmonton came it at 12:47:23.

While Armistead described the weather as brutal, he tried not to let it affect his attitude, even though he ran through a hailstorm and the threat of lightning. He also estimated he fell over 30 to 40 times over the course of the race, even tumbling into rivers and streams.

“The conditions were definitely miserable. It’s been raining out there for three or four months solid before we got over there,” he said. “There was a weather warning in effect the day before and the day of the race, but I knew that we were on for a really muddy, hard time out there.

“There was probably about a foot of mud, 30 centimetres of mud, pretty much everywhere. It just drained the energy and the life from you.”

As well, the course, which starts and ends in the western Alberta town of Grand Cache, includes ascents of three mountains:

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Flood Mountain, Grande Mountain and Mount Hamell, with the latter being the greatest elevation gain at 2,465 metres.

“The course itself is very similar to running Whistler terrain,” he said, likening a significant portion of the course to A River Runs Through It. “The course itself was challenging. I’d give it an eight out of 10.

I’ve done 10-out-of-10 races.”

Armistead said the key was pacing, as he didn’t push himself too hard early on and banked enough energy for the back half of the race.

“It wasn’t actually a miserable experience for me. The conditions were miserable, but I was well prepared for that.

I knew it was going to be a rubbish, hard, long slog of a day, so I decided I was going to do it, and if I was going to do it, I was going to enjoy it,” he said. “I had a goal and a time and position plan, which I’d locked up many months in advance. I abandoned that within half-an-hour of racing. I realized that my goals were way too lofty and it would be a real war of attrition out there.”

Armistead reckoned that he was in the top 50 for the first half when he’s usually nearer to the front, but made a surge in the back half of the course, eventually feeling strong and happy coming over the finish line.

“After about 10 hours, it became very clear that a lot of people around me were really struggling. They’d used too much energy and the conditions had got to them.

They were cold, they were wet,” he said. “A lot of people were battered and depleted by this, but I actually wasn’t. I had a lot of energy left at Hour 10.

“I finished that race and I could have done another 50 miles.”

Next up for Armistead is next month’s Barkley Fall Classic in Tennessee, which serves as a qualifier for the legendary Barkley Marathons. n

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1 Chile’s Ian Rojas descends during Air DH action on Aug. 13. 2 Local Remy Metailler shows some style completing a jump during the Air DH on Aug. 13. 3 France’s Julie Duvert makes her way through Stage 3 of the CamelBak Canadian Open Enduro on Aug. 11. 4 France’s Isabeau Coudurier heads down a feature in Stage 6 en route to winning the CamelBak Canadian Open Enduro on Aug. 11. 5 American Mitch Ropelato comes down into the Boneyard during the Garbanzo DH on Aug. 9. 6 New Zealand’s James Carley rounds a corner during the Garbanzo DH on Aug. 9. PHOTOS BY DAN FALLOON.

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The TaylorMade and adidas Golf PGA of BC Championship is coming to Whistler Golf Club (WGC) on Aug. 19 and 20, bringing plenty of the province’s top professionals to town in search of their share of the $35,000 purse.

PGA of BC executive director Donald Miyazaki called the tournament the organization’s “flagship event,” as it’s one event all its members can challenge together. He noted most tournaments are for specific members, such as head professionals, assistant professionals, or seniors, for example.

When WGC general manager Alan Kristmanson threw the club’s name in the ring to host, Miyazaki was appreciative of the opportunity to take him up on it. “[It’s] the golf season in Whistler—we understand that revenue in public play and green fees in general is at a premium at this time of year—[so] it was very generous to have offered the golf course for two-and-a-half days for this event,” he said. “When Al put his name forward, it was hard for us to look elsewhere.”

The tournament was previously held at WGC in 2010. While at the time, it was the championship’s biggest-ever event, it was held as an event that teamed professionals with amateurs for the first of three rounds.

Since 2013, however, that element has been removed and the tournament has been changed to two days.

Despite trimming the tournament, the field stands at 99 golfers with another 30 on a wait list.

“We always say that the success of an event is never determined by the number.

It would be easy to say, ‘Hey, this a success because of how many people are in it,’” Miyazaki said. “We’ve had events where we haven’t had a full field but the event in itself, how it was received, was a success.”

Kristmanson said several staff members have “great memories” of hosting the tournament nine years ago, and he’s hoping to find a way to make it even better this time around.

“The crew has been really psyched about getting the course in great shape for them and our customers obviously are benefitting from that,” he said. “We always try to get it in the best shape we can, but we’re trying to get a little more energy in some certain parts of the golf course.

“The staff is really excited to see how the course holds up to some of the best players around.”

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Kristmanson is looking forward to playing the tournament at home, though as one of the organizers, there’s always more than just his own play on his mind when he’s out competing in such a situation.

“It’s really fun playing at home, but it’s never easy. You feel like you’re always working. You’ve always got your eye on a few things,” he said. “I just go out there and have fun, enjoy the four-and-a-half hours out on the golf course and see how the course stands up.”

In addition to Kristmanson, other Whistlerbased participants include Padraic O’Rourke and Matthew Hillhouse of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course, and Mike Nedoszytko and Binupa Wijesinghe of Nicklaus North Golf Course. As well, Dan Axford, formerly of Whistler Golf Club but currently the teaching professional at Vancouver’s McCleery Golf Course, is set to take part.

Defending champion Kevin Stinson of Cheam Mountain Golf Course in Chilliwack is eager for his crack at retaining the crown.

His best result on tour so far this season was at the PGA of BC Assistants’ Championship at Seymour Golf and Country Club in June, where he tied for second, just a stroke back of winner Andrew Rasmussen of Delta Golf Centre. He’s excited to return to Whistler.

“I remember it being a ball-striker’s course, really tight with swirly winds. Any time you’re up in Whistler, that’s kind of the way it is,” Stinson said in a release.

“We’ve got so many good players in the PGA of BC that you can’t really think about winning. You’ve just gotta go out and do your thing, play the course and what it gives you and go from there.”

Tee times range from 7 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. both days. On Day 2, the tournament leaders will start between noon and 12:20 p.m.

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FORK IN THE ROAD

Less meat = less heat HERE’S TO PLANTS—FOR A FRIENDLY, HELL-FREE FUTURE IT WAS A RABBIT —a rabbit at a Swiss market—that sent the person who’s been a vegetarian for the longest period I’ve ever known on her meat-free journey almost five decades ago.

If you’re lucky, you’ll have enjoyed one of Joan Richoz’s amazing vegetarian meals in the cozy wood home she shares with husband, Marcel, high up on the ridge on Whistler’s Drifter Way. You might even have heard her “Becoming Vegetarian” story.

BY GLENDA BARTOSH In 1971, she and Marcel moved to Switzerland, where he’s from. “It was hippie times, and a lot of people we knew were becoming vegetarian, and we thought, you know, we’ll give it a try,” she says. “Plus I’ve never been able to kill an animal. I caught a fish once and I had to throw it back...”

But it’s the last meal she ever cooked with meat that really stands out. “We had company coming for dinner and, of course, in Europe, you know exactly what kind of meat you’re buying,” she recalls. “I saw this whole rabbit hanging by its legs, and when it turned, it looked like a little baby because it was already skinned.”

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Joan did buy that rabbit-cum-baby, and she cooked it, but that pretty much ended an era, a meat era, for her. Which is exactly what the United Nations is encouraging us all to do.

While it stopped short of urging us to go totally meat-free, another headliner report released last week by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (which, coincidentally, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland) called for major changes in the way we farm and eat.

The big take-aways: Human use directly affects more than 70 per cent of global, icefree land; agriculture uses 70 per cent of all fresh water. Those of us not already doing so need to quickly and seriously move to a plant-based diet to rein in the climate crisis. If we choose not to, and keep up agribusiness as usual, we’re facing a very scary, very insecure future indeed. Clear enough?

Greenpeace uses this one-liner: “Less meat = less heat.” Which is why I called Joan, who I knew would have some good, practical tips on making the change.

“The easiest way if you want to try it one day a week, the Meatless Monday kind of thing, is Mexican food. It’s so easy!” she says. “For example, you could make a great big batch of vegetarian chili, and then you can have it as a stuffing for burritos, and you could put it in your food processor and have a dip—so you have the same thing three different ways. And it’s not like you need three million different spices. You can use chipotle, or cumin and buy some cilantro because those are typical Mexican flavours.”

Or try sautéeing up some onions, sweet potatoes, black beans and corn. Put it inside tortillas with cheese or crumbled up tofu

on top, and bingo!—great-tasting burritos.

And hummus with corn chips or pita makes a great, healthy snack with lots of protein.

Reams of books, articles and essays advocating plant-based diets have been published over the centuries—yes, centuries— and those can be eye-opening, too.

One of the earliest, On Abstinence from Animal Food, by the Greek philosopher Porphyry, is from the 3rd century BCE. Benjamin Franklin was a vegetarian. So was Joseph Rison, a vegetarianism activist who compiled the Robin Hood legends, and published his “Essay on Abstinence from Animal Food, as Moral Duty” in 1802. One of Joan’s go-to’s is Diet for a New America, by John Robbins, son of Irv Robbins, Baskin and Robbins co-founder, and a founder himself of the 500,000-plus Food Revolution Network.

But one of the finest, most influential books advocating a plant-based diet came out, coincidentally, the same year the Richozes went vegetarian. A bestseller even back in 1971, Diet for a Small Planet by the accomplished and duly recognized Francis Moore Lappé contains loads of great meat-free recipes. A mainstay of ’70s hippie/communal kitchens from Birken to Berkeley, it’s been cited as one of the most influential books of the times, largely because it also explains the social and personal significance of going meat-free.

While breeding cattle that fart less and creating more smaller-scale organic farms are fine initiatives now underway to curb climate change, I don’t think they’re going to catch on fire any time soon, or at least we can’t wait for them to. It’s up to us, we, the people, to change the only thing we really

can—ourselves and our habits.

So whether you opt for Meatless Monday, simply try to eat less meat, or go for the full (plant-based) enchilada, there are many good reasons to go meat-free.

The Mayo Clinic, a non-profit academic medical centre and one of our most respected sources of information for good health, has been encouraging us to eat a plant-based diet for years to reduce our risk of things like heart disease and stroke. Depending on your level of meatlessness, don’t forget to consider nutritional impacts, too.

It’s pretty easy getting enough protein through plant-based sources. However, according to Dieticians of Canada, if you go full-on vegetarian, you’ll need almost twice the daily recommended amount of iron since we don’t absorb iron from plant-based sources (non-heme iron) as well as we do from animal sources (heme iron). Low iron can make you tired, pale and irritable.

Also, if you go totally plant-based, it’s tough getting enough vitamin B12—your best friend for healthy nerves and healthy red blood cells. Again, Dieticians of Canada is a good source to check with.

Now you’re good to go meat-free—for you, for me, for a whole bunch of young ones just getting started in life, and for all the people we’ve never met in Africa and Asia and even the Okanagan who are already seeing hurtful changes in their climate and their future.

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Slow Food Cycle Sunday marks 15 years ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF FOOD, FARMS AND CYCLING RETURNS TO PEMBERTON THIS SUNDAY

BY BRANDON BARRETT “THERE ARE POTATOES to eat and potatoes to look at and potatoes to talk about and potato equipment.”

Anna Helmer, in case it wasn’t clear, is big on potatoes. Fourth-generation farmers in North America’s seed potato capital, the Helmers’ 31-hectare property serves as the physical—if not spiritual—home base of the annual Slow Food Cycle Sunday, presented

by Pemberton Valley Supermarket, a celebration of locally grown food, farmland and the simple pleasures of cycling.

“I can’t help but think when you bike up this valley and smell the air and see the clean air and the abundant growth, wouldn’t you want your food to come from here? It just seems like it’s going to taste really good and be very healthy,” said Helmer, who co-founded the event alongside local writer Lisa Richardson.

A 40-kilometre ride up Pemberton Meadows Road, Slow Food Cycle features more than a dozen farm stops along the way, where attendees can sample fresh, homemade eats and take home artisanmade crafts from around the corridor.

Entering its 15th year, the event has grown from just a few hundred cyclists in its early days to now more than 2,500. That growth has led to more of a festival-like atmosphere, said organizer Carlee Cindric with Tourism Pemberton, but the underlying message remains the same now as it was in 2004: showcasing the importance of Spud Valley’s fertile farmland.

“That is the underlying concept of the event. I think that kind of gets lost at times because people get caught up in the cosmetics of it, like, ‘Oh yeah, I went here and had my gin-sickle from Pemberton Distillery, and then I was over here and had some tasty treats from Sugar Momma Pastries,’ which is all great,” Cindric said.

“We’re exposing people to local foods and treats and all the rest of it, but it’s really meant to get people out to the farmland in Pemberton, and to see what farming looks and feels like, to meet a farmer and shake

BACK TO THE LAND Although Slow Food Cycle Sunday has grown fivefold in its 15 years, its core aim remains the same as it ever was: to showcase the importance and vitality of Pemberton’s farmland.

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a farmer’s hand, and really connect that consumer with the producer.”

Part of the appeal of Slow Food Cycle—which, according to Cindric, is the largest event of its kind in B.C.—is its simplicity. There are no Michelin-starred chefs whipping up haute cuisine here;

so what we have to offer are dirty old potatoes,” Helmer said with a laugh. “We put on a bit of a show on the third Sunday of August every year, but even if every single driveway was boarded up and closed shut, there’s still a bike ride and there’s still this beautiful air, the water, the scenery and the

“I can’t help but think when you bike up this valley and smell the air and see the clean air and the abundant growth, wouldn’t you want your food to come from here?”

- ANNA HELMER

instead, cyclists stroll along at their own leisurely pace, taking in the sights and sounds, and enjoying the straightforward, hearty fare made from ingredients grown just steps away.

“It’s a bike ride through farmland—and most of us are farmers, we’re not chefs,

impression of abundant growth.”

And while the food on offer is decidedly uncomplicated, it certainly doesn’t sacrifice flavour in favour of simplicity. With 35 participating vendors from around the Sea to Sky, attendees can expect to try everything from all-natural, gourmet

perogies from Good Mood Food, Pemberton potato fries and burgers from Grimm’s Deli, fresh baked treats, a selection of local honey, maple syrup and other packaged goods, along with the bounty of produce grown by participating farms.

This year will also include a longer list of craft vendors, including paintings by local artists, feather art, and even a pop-up clothing boutique, Cindric said.

Slow Food Cycle is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. Participants should meet at the location of the old Pemberton Community Centre on Meadows Road, which will be closed to vehicle traffic (except, appropriately enough, to slowmoving farm vehicles) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cyclists will share the road with vehicles between 9 and 10 a.m. and then after 3 p.m. The speed limit will be reduced to 30 km/h during those hours.

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Jim Topliss wins second Deep Summer of 2019 MANCHESTER PHOTOGRAPHER TAKES TOP SPOT AT CRANKWORX EVENT—AND $5,000 CHEQUE

BY ALYSSA NOEL THE HOST OF THE Deep Summer Photo Challenge had a question for contestant Jim Topliss.

“Where were you when your man went down?” asked Tristan Merrick.

The 22-year-old Manchester photographer and his mountain bike crew spent a portion of their three-day shoot on the Sunshine Coast, soaking in some views and riding terrain on the other side of Howe Sound, when one rider broke his leg.

“We were about three hours away from the nearest [main] road and four hours away from the nearest town,” Topliss said.

“But it was all good fun.”

His fallen rider “powered through the pain” in the bumpy ride to the hospital— but still managed to smile for a photo from his hospital bed.

That image was just one of several that earned Topliss the top spot at the contest on Tuesday night, Aug. 13, at Whistler Olympic Plaza.

He also hoisted a cheque at New Zealand’s Deep Summer—part of Crankworx Rotorua—earlier this year.

As for his injured rider, he appeared to be on the mend, hobbling onstage with the help of crutches.

“It feels unreal,” Topliss said after

GO DEEP Photographer Jim Topliss accepts his $5,000 prize cheque at Deep Summer in Whistler Olympic Plaza on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

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earning the $5,000 prize. “Honestly, so sick, mainly for the flipping team over here … Everyone put everything in and I’m so stoked for them.”

The crowd that gathered on the damp lawn continued to grow throughout the evening event, which showcased the photos of six photographers shot over three days—from Friday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, Aug. 13—and set to music in a slideshow.

While the rain stopped just short of the event kickoff, most of the photographers’ photos featured at least some moody

Sound were the result.

“We went down south of Squamish to a remote peak I’d heard of and spent all Friday pushing our bikes uphill,” Miller told the crowd. “It was pretty fun. The guys loved me for it.”

Wyoming-based artist and photographer Katie Lozancich, meanwhile, took the less rider-intensive route and incorporated painting into her submission.

“Our next show, the theme is ‘Rides with mom,’” Merrick told the crowd beforehand.

“Picture it: a little girl asked her mom to

“We were about three hours away from the nearest [main] road and four hours away from the nearest town.”

- JIM TOPLISS

images, captured over a challenging weather weekend.

Cassandra Prochera, whose slideshow was displayed first, and her all-female crew of riders showcased the vibrant greens of the forest in nearby Squamish best.

Wildcard entry, Lear Miller, delved into the elements and came away with detailed pictures of the mud and fog. The highlight of his show, however, was the result of a long slog pushing bikes uphill into the alpine—a series of sunset photos over Howe

go on a ride, her mom explains they need to wait until her siblings come home, she rushes upstairs to her room to start drawing to pass the time. She doodles, she dreams, and the rest is Katie [Lozancich’s] amazing, multimedia Deep Summer show.”

Sprinkled throughout, Lozancich incorporated painting into her images— in one scene, a painting of Mount Currie morphs into the real thing. In another, a biker, mid-air, sprouts wings.

“I’ve been shooting the past three years

and painting my whole life, so it was pretty cool to blend the two,” she said.

Born-and-bred Whistlerite Michael Overbeck was the next featured photographer, earning the loudest crowd reaction from the fairly subdued group.

Set to quiet, acoustic indie rock, it opened with images of a dog patiently resting its head on the lap of a pick-up truck driver and went on to showcase the reality of the sport—chainsaws to clear downed trees and the dirt-covered hands that result.

Along with stunning alpine shots, Overbeck’s images best captured the forests in the Sea to Sky corridor, leaving the trees a subtle, natural hue, making them seem most true to life.

“We did a lot of stuff in Whistler, a lot on Rainbow, a lot of stuff in the bike park out in the alpine, then a couple of hours in Pemby,” he said.

Finally, 19-year-old Peter Jamison rounded out the diverse offerings with his unique story captured on camera.

After dreaming of travelling to Whistler from the East Coast, in 2018 he and his friend moved into Jamison’s decked-out camper van and drove to the resort in time for Crankworx.

“It was a blast and I wanted to recreate that experience with some of my best buds,” he said, adding, “[There were] no showers.

It’s pretty rough in the van sometimes.”

His slideshow was perhaps the most diverse with images from his home on wheels and a biker whipping through a skate park, alongside the more traditional images.

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Poke the Soufflé examines humour writing WORKSHOP WITH SUSAN JUBY TAKES PLACE AFTER WHISTLER WRITING SOCIETY’S AGM ON AUG. 21

BY ALYSSA NOEL FOR AWARD-WINNING author Susan Juby, it’s harder to make people laugh than it is to bring them to tears.

That challenge is part of what first drew her to humour writing.

“I find really funny writing really rare, so I treasure it for that reason,” she says.

Juby is the B.C.-based author behind the young adult (YA) trilogy that includes Alice, I Think, which the Comedy Network adapted into a TV show in 2006. She also won the 2016 Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour for her book Republic of Dirt: A Return to Woefield Farm—and served as the writer-in-residence as part of the Whistler Writers Festival that year.

She’s set to return to the resort on Wednesday, Aug. 21 to host Poke the Soufflé: A humour workshop with Susan Juby at the Whistler Public Library. The workshop’s name alludes to how challenging it can be to analyze humour: “one risks the dish collapsing into an unsightly mess under surveillance,” with both activities, the description reads.

“We’re going to look at examples of humour writing,” Juby says about the session. “We’re going to talk about things that create humour in writing—satire and absurdity … Voice is another thing we’re going to talk about. Dialogues is also an important piece of humour writing.”

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some funny writers, but if you weren’t writing about the prairies and wind making snow banks, it was considered not quite as worthy … It used to be that major literary awards never went to writers who are funny.”

Further challenging herself, next up, Juby is set to finish another YA book, as well as an “adult comedic crime novel set on a

“It used to be that major literary awards never went to writers who are funny.”

- SUSAN JUBY

But the biggest way to help writers delve into humour is simply by giving them room to try, she adds.

“I think it’s important to give people permission to work in this mode. If you want to write a good funny piece, write a good funny piece—not with this weird apologetic thing if it’s not serious, it’s not worthy. I think people often … [are] afraid of failing. With humour, not everyone is going to get it,” she says.

Since Alice, I Think, her first book, was published in 2000, the perception surrounding humour writing has also changed within the industry.

“Canadians are pretty funny,” Juby adds. “Our literary scene, [in the past had]

Gulf Island.”

Think humour is hard to write? Try combining it with crime, she says. “Not very many people do it. It takes a little while to figure out the right balance and tone and you have to get the set-up right. But novels that do combine it successfully are wondrous creatures. We’ll see if I can do it.”

Poke the Soufflé takes place at the Whistler Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. No registration is required and it’s free to attend. The Whistler Writing Society will host its annual general meeting before the workshop from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Love, light and Pokémon AFTER ALL THOSE YEARS of saying video games (and movies) corrupt our youth, the tables have finally turned. And of course, it happened in the beautiful city of Prince George, B.C. Earlier this week the CBC ran a story about a woman playing the popular augmented reality game Pokémon Go, which places

BY FEET BANKS Pokémon characters at random public places throughout your neighbourhood and city and allows you to use a smartphone’s GPS to find and catch them.

As she was out hunting Pikachus and Charizards near a Prince George church, the woman stumbled upon a group of people trying to help an overdosing man.

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Having previously worked in social services in Vancouver, the heroic Pokémon hunter happened to have a naloxone kit in her purse so she administered two shots and kept the man alive until paramedics arrived.

She is now recommending all Pokémon Go players equip themselves with naloxone kits (and training. Whistler Community Services offers both for free) because Pokémon hunters and drug addicts frequent a lot of the same public spaces.

“We are all out there together,” she said, which is probably not the news most parents were looking for when Pokémon enjoyed a huge surge in popularity after the release of Detective Pikachu earlier this summer.

Kids are Pokémon crazy and Pokémon Go is back. The game caused a few deaths back in 2016 as inattentive players with their heads in their phones walked off cliffs. (U.S. analytics also suggest that in the first four months after it was released the game may have contributed to 150,000 traffic accidents and 256 deaths due to Pokémon hunting while driving). But for at least one day in Prince George, a video game saved a life.

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Even in a world where humans and Pokémon live in harmony, it’s just not that realistic (or well written). It’s cute and the effects/Pokémon integration is well done, but it won’t save your life (or even change it).

Fear not though, the uplifting stories continue on the big screen this week, with Blinded by the Light opening at the airconditioned-ly delicious Whistler Village 8.

Indian-born, UK-raised director Gurinder Chadha hit the feel-good-movie-of-the-year nail firmly on the head early in her career with Bend It Like Beckham, an inspirational family drama about a young woman, forbidden from playing soccer by her parents, who chases her dreams to growth, success and freedom.

After 17 years, Chada comes back to the well and Blinded by the Light is the tale of Javed, a music-obsessed teen yearning to escape his bleak hometown and the rules of his traditional Pakistani household who finds salvation in the lyrics and music of The Boss himself—Bruce Springsteen.

The problem with flicks based on musicians is they often take the biopic approach and, while this can be effective,

they also almost always end up looking like a knock-off of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. What Chada and screenwriter Sarfraz Manzoor (working on his own memoir Greetings From Bury Park) do is show the power a person’s music has on the people we can all relate to, the fans.

Set in 1987 and infused with a bit of music fantasy (lyrics that manifest themselves on the landscape), some nods to music videos and Bollywood, and a genuine love for the subject matter, Blinded by the Light is likely the feel-good movie of the summer.

There will be cynics who just can’t take the abject optimism of it all (and a lot of the flick does walk the line of over-sentimentality) but for those with open hearts this one is an entertaining, fun romp with valuable lessons about how “quintessentially American” songs about love, or loneliness, or what it feels like to have less than you dreamed, are actually universal.

An outcast kid in the UK, or Pakistan, or Prince George is facing a lot of the same problems as one in New Jersey.

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THE WHISTLER WRITERS Festival unveiled its 2019 author lineup on Monday, Aug. 12.

This year’s authors include Cherie Dimaline, award-winning author of the YA novel The Marrow Thieves; crime novelist Andrew Pyper; poet Lorna Crozier; CBC Radio host and writer Jim Brown; award-winning journalist Omar El Akkad; Academy Award-nominated author Emma Donoghue, who wrote Room; and bestselling novelist Shilpi Somaya Gowda, to name just a few.

In total, 70 authors, publishers and guest presenters will take part in the festival from Oct. 17 to 20.

For more information, or to purchase festival passes and tickets, visit whistlerwritersfest.com.

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Dinner will be served—as the name suggests—on a long, continuous table set up on the farm underneath Mount Currie.

It will feature largely local food as well as wine pairings.

“Araxi’s Longtable continues to be a staple of the Toptable Group family and always brings good friends together for a true taste of British Columbia,” Walt says, in a release.

“It’s amazing how over the years, we’ve grown this event to become such a quintessential summertime celebration of regional cuisine from our special corner of the world.”

Tickets are $265, including taxes, gratuities, and wine pairings and can be purchased at araxi.com/longtable. There is also a shuttle from Whistler to Pemberton for $47.25. Email info@vipwhistler.com to purchase them.

LOCAL TALENT AT LYTTON RIVER FESTIVAL If you find yourself in Lytton, B.C. from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, be sure to stop in at the Lytton River Festival.

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“From Shmameet Youth Drum Circle opening the festival each day, to Lil’wat Indigenous musicians, to street dancing with mainstream bands and even chicken poop bingo, we have something for everyone at the festival and everyone is welcome,” says Nonie McCann, festival secretary and event coordinator, in a release.

(We’re particularly curious about that last poultry-based game.)

The weekend will also include traditional crafts, face painting, storytelling, a “Dunk a Cop” tank to raise money for local animal rescues, white water rafting trips, street performers, food and more.

To see the full schedule, visit riverfestival.ca.

TGR FILM ANNOUNCED Teton Gravity Research is kicking off the ski and snowboard film season at the Maury Young Arts Centre on Oct. 19.

Their latest feature-length ski and snowboard film, Winterland, is set to screen with an all-ages event at 6:30 p.m. and a 19-plus show at 8:30 p.m.

There will be prizes from their partners Atomic, Volkl, and The North Face— plus those in the crowd will have a shot at winning trips to California and TGR’s hometown Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

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THE OLD ‘HOOD Some of the buildings of Cypress Lodge are still standing today and will be the location of an Alta Lake Road neighbourhood party this weekend.

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out of the museum and share Whistler’s past at events around town. This weekend, we’ll be attending the Alta Lake Road Block Party held at The Point, and so for the past few days, we’ve been gathering together any information we have about the neighbourhood.

The history of Alta Lake Road is possibly one of the most thoroughly documented neighbourhood histories we have at the museum. Florence Petersen, one of the founders of the Whistler Museum & Archives Society, even wrote a book entitled The History of Alta Lake Road, which included both the history of the area and a detailed narrative of each individual lot from 1925 to 2006, including her own. (If you’d like to see a copy, come to the block party on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 12 to 4 p.m., or visit us at the museum.)

The Alta Lake Road of today roughly follows the path of a section of the Pemberton Trail. In 1858, a Joseph McKay and William Downie were commissioned to plot an alternate trade route between Vancouver and the gold fields of the Cariboo region. The route went past Alta Lake and, though the grand ambitions of the trail as a trade and cattle route were never fulfilled, it was the path taken by some of the early settlers of Alta Lake, including John Millar, Alex and Myrtle Philip, and Grace Woollard.

The Pemberton Trail remained the only direct route from the coast to Alta Lake until 1914, when the Pacific Great Eastern Railway reached the area. In 1891, a company was incorporated with the intention of building a railway from North Vancouver to Pemberton. A feasibility report for the project was published in

1909 by the Howe Sound Pemberton Valley and Northern Railway, which also began acquiring land along the Pemberton Trail as the train was to follow a similar (if less steep) route. Nineteen kilometres of track had been completed before the money ran out. In 1912, the PGE took over the project and resumed construction.

Some of the land along Alta Lake that the railway had acquired was subdivided into lots and put up for sale in 1925. Summer cottages soon joined Rainbow Lodge and Harrop’s Tea Room (today, the site of The Point) along the western shore of the lake.

Not all of the lots were sold at the time, and in 1956, the remaining lots were sold for a starting bid of $350. These lots still make up the Alta Lake Road neighbourhood today.

As development and forestry increased in the area, the Pemberton Trail by Alta Lake was widened and frequently used by logging trucks. The “road” ran between the lake and Millar Creek (in today’s Function Junction), giving automobiles summer access to the west side of Alta Lake. According to Petersen, the Alta Lake Road we know today was constructed in 1965, branching off of Highway 99, running around the south end of Alpha Lake, and joining the Pemberton Trail road. This early road was made wide enough for two-way traffic and went as far north as Rainbow Lodge. The road was extended to join Rainbow Drive in Alpine Meadows in 1972 and, some time later, was paved.

Though there have been more changes to Alta Lake Road in the past few decades than just paving, the area still plays a large role in discussions of Whistler’s past. Many of the houses today bear little resemblance to their summer cottage predecessors, but others harken back to the years when visitors were drawn to the area for the fishing rather than the snow. n

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1 ADAPT YOUR WHEELS Riders hurtle down Whistler Mountain Bike Park trails as part of the first-ever Crankworx Whistler Adaptive Jam Session on Monday, Aug. 12. PHOTO BY JAY FRENCH COURTESY CRANKWORX. 2 MOOSE-ICAL THEATRE Stephen Vogler’s municipal satire, About the Moose, premiered to a sold-out crowd at the eighth annual Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival on Friday, Aug. 9. The side-splitting play tours the Sunshine Coast this weekend, before making its return to Whistler at the Maury Young Arts Centre in November. PHOTO BY YULIA GLADYSHEVA. 3 ECOLOGYST OPENING DJ Whitness—a.k.a. Pique designer Whitney Sobool—spins some tunes during the opening celebration of the new Whistler Ecologyst storefront on Thursday, Aug. 8. PHOTO BY CATHERINE POWER-CHARTRAND. 4 SIT BY ME Around 400 people—and a few dogs—came out for the free, outdoor showing of ‘80s film Stand By Me on Monday, Aug. 12, as part of the Whistler Film Festival’s Summer Cinema Series in Creekside. The next film in the series is Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, scheduled for Monday, Aug. 19. PHOTO COURTESY MALLORY HEWLKO. 5 ROTARY CELEBRATION The Rotary Club of Whistler celebrated the completion of the Don MacLaurin Sign, as part of the Whistler Interpretive Forest Signage Restoration Project in Cheakamus, earlier this summer. Rotary’s Peter Ackhurst, Isobel MacLaurin (pictured holding the shovel) and Ken Martin were on hand placing the final signs, along with Arthur De Jong, John Walker and Heather Beresford. PHOTO BY KEN MARTIN. 6 ABOVE THE CLOUDS You can typically count on experiencing a wide range of weather when you head to higher elevations in Whistler this summer, as proven in this shot taken on Blackcomb Mountain. PHOTO COURTESY STACY ROBERTSON.

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Naked Giants continue to grow CATCH THE SEATTLE BAND AT BLACKCOMB BASE II ON FRIDAY, AUG. 16

BY ALYSSA NOEL WHEN SEATTLE GARAGE rockers Naked Giants were invited to play a show at CLIF Bar founder Gary Erickson’s home, they didn’t give it much thought.

“We thought, ‘Oh it’ll be a little party.

It’s strange CLIF Bar invited us,’” says bassist and vocalist Gianni Aiello.

But when they arrived at the Northern California estate, it was anything but a low-key gathering. “It was this party for Olympians—the U.S. mountain biking team and the water polo team,” he says. “There were these insanely athletic people letting loose and having a good time. We were in the beautiful hills of California and they loved it.”

All that is to say, when CLIF Bar asked the band to perform in Whistler for a free show during Crankworx, they said, ‘Yes’— this time, with an expectation about what the show will be like. This concert,

THINK BIG Naked Giants make their Whistler debut on Friday, Aug. 16.

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however, is part of the CLIF GreenNotes initiative, which brings artists and nonprofits together. In Whistler, they chose Zero Ceiling as their charity partner.

“I’m sure this will be really awesome too—up in the mountains of Whistler with mountain biking people, I don’t see how it could go wrong,” Aiello adds.

they brought us to these huge theatres—in Vancouver [at the Commodore Ballroom] and even Europe and Australia—that bands at our level don’t do,” Aiello says.

“I think that’s exacerbated by Car Seat fans are particularly very diehard about the musicians they like. They very much idolize Car Seat Headrest and, by virtue of

“There were these insanely athletic people letting loose and having a good time.”

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The band has travelled all over the world in the last year and a half supporting indie-rock outfit Car Seat Headrest. For many of the dates, Naked Giants—who, along with Aiello, includes vocalist and guitarist Grant Mullen and drummer Henry LaVallee—opened up for the band and then played with them as well.

“We’re so extremely fortunate to have toured with Car Seat Headrest because

joining [their] band for a bit, we absorbed a bit of that.”

But they also grew as musicians, songwriters and people during that hectic tour. Now, they’re preparing to bring some of that life experience into new songs for their forthcoming album, a follow up to their 2018 debut full-length album, SLUFF. That record is filled with the loud, loose, and jangly markings of garage rock with

songs that skew more melodic than others in the genre.

“We’re taking what works off the last album in terms the songs people have responded to the most and getting to the root of what made them successful, at the same time cataloguing our growth as musicians and people,” Aiello says. “It’s shaping up to be an album about realizing … where you are in the world and how you fit into [the] balance of oppression and privilege and how to navigate that and navigate your own anxiety of these things you internalize.”

As a band, the trio has also grown since first forming in 2014. While Mullen and LaVallee have been friends since high school, Aiello was a later recruit—although after one-and-a-half years living in close proximity that hardly matters anymore.

“We’ve been in such close quarters for so long,” he says. “We’ve really gotten to know each other on a very deep level that goes without saying. The people you sleep and shower and eat with everyday, those are the people that you know best.”

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Quinta Kalavera are set to perform in Whistler Olympic Plaza on Aug. 23.

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BY ALYSSA NOEL QUINTA KALAVERA’S first trip to Canada has, so far, been a good one.

The nine-piece, Latin-infused reggae band travelled from their home in Mexico, set up a headquarters in Vancouver for the summer and have been travelling to festivals and venues around B.C.—from Harrison Hot Springs to Nelson and Kimberley.

“All the people are amazing here,” says Jakko Freru, musical director of the band.

“In Canada, all the people are so kind. I don’t know what [it] is with your people; all of you are so kind. It’s unbelievable.

In every place we play, the people are so amazed we’re playing and so lovely … We have a lot of new fans here in Canada.”

While not everyone in the crowd

piece in Guadalajara back in 2011, choosing their names as an homage to the Mexican “calaveras” or skulls originating from the Day of the Dead celebrations.

Since then, they’ve released their first album La Vida Sigue in 2014, followed by De La Gente in 2016, and travelled all over South and Central America performing.

“We’re an independent band—it’s a do-it-yourself thing,” Freru explains.

But they got a little help to travel up north and build an audience this year from a Canadian promoter. In total, they will spend two months headquartered in Vancouver and playing around Western Canada this summer.

“The best part of the summer is we are here,” Freru says. “We love this country.

We fall in love with this country every day that we stay here … Every year we’ll try to come back here because we want to make a market here.”

“We need to make an invitation to the people to come and join our music in Whistler. It’s going to be crazy, it’s going to be good and full of love and full of party.”

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understands the Spanish lyrics, they’ve been connecting to the band’s upbeat party vibe. “Maybe they don’t understand our words, but they understand our rhythm,” Freru adds.

Their single “La Vida Sigue” in particular has been a hit.

“In ‘La Vida Sigue,’ it says you have a lot of problems in your life—your country, your family, whatever. But you can always try to be in a positive way,” Freru says.

“If you have problems, you can solve it dancing. You can make life better and easier taking a better point of view. That’s life.”

Quinta Kalavera first formed as a five-

Next up, the band is playing in Whistler Olympic Plaza as part of the Whistler Presents Summer Concert Series. The resort’s reputation as a busy tourist hub precedes it, Freru says.

“I met this Australian guy that lives in Whistler and he said to me, ‘It’s so many people of so many countries in Whistler,’” he says. “We need to make an invitation to the people to come and join our music in Whistler. It’s going to be crazy, it’s going to be good and full of love and full of party.”

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YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL EVENTS & NIGHTLIFE For a complete guide to events in Whistler, visit piquenewsmagazine.com/events

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Alex a.k.a. Hot Licks on guitar and vocals from 9 pm.

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

group perks, email guestlist@moejoes.com. For more, visit facebook.com/LevelUPwhistler. > 9:30 pm > Moe Joe’s

MUSIC

THROWBACK THURSDAYS MICHAEL FABRO

Michael Fabro is a Canadian acoustic pop-rock performance artist. With a focus on crowd-pleasing hits and infectious vocal hooks, the young artist has fused multiple styles into dynamic live act. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

Come lounge out, dance and listen to all the Throwback hits one could need. For guest list and VIP reservations, visit tommyswhistler.com. > 9 pm > Tommys Whistler

THURSDAY LOCALS’ NIGHT IXS AND SPANK OFFICIAL WHIP OFF AFTER PARTY DJ Jacky Murda. > 6 pm > Longhorn Saloon

Come join our legendary locals’ night every Thursday, kicking off the night with a game of skate at 9 pm followed by DJ Praiz and friends throwing down some dope tracks. Prizes to be given away each week! Email info@garfinkels.ca for guest list and VIP options.

604-932-2323. > 9 pm-2 am > Garfinkel’s

COCKTAIL DANCE PARTY

Start your weekend early with a handcrafted cocktail.

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

KARAOKE WITH JACK-QUI NO

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

LIVE MUSIC AT BRICKWORKS Live music every Tuesday and Thursday. > 8 pm > Brickworks Public House

BIKE MAGAZINE CRANKWORX BASH

Bike magazine return for their annual Crankworx party.

Tunes by DJ J to the U. > 9 pm > FireRock Lounge

THROWBACK THURSDAYS WITH MR. TWITCH

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

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

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

WILL ROSS

Winner of the 2014 Whistler’s Music Search Will Ross is a live-looping extraordinaire, he will have you mesmerized from the start of his show right to the end. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

LEVEL UP WITH SARA SUKKHA BAND CAMP

Band Camp is a local talent development night at Black’s Pub. This is where new talent to Whistler debuts and artists who have been honing their skills at Jam Nights make their debut. This week, it is Nicole and

With her residency at MIA, and regular appearances at Celebrities, Sara Sukkha (Blueprint Events, Deep Down Inside) has quickly climbed the ranks of Vancouver’s electronic music scene and she is coming to Whistler for Level Up’s Crankworx Edition. For guest list and

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.

604-962-0413. > 1 pm > Audain Art Museum

SUMMER WHISTLER NATURE CAMP

Whistler Nature Camp’s summer session offers a unique opportunity for kids age 6-10 to connect with Whistler’s natural backyard! > 8:30 am-3:30 pm > Spruce Grove Field House

WOMEN’S KARMA YOGA

Drop in for weekly yoga classes led by an all-female team of Certified 200 Hour Yoga Instructors. Includes mat use and childminding. Contact us to join the team.

Free. 604-962-8711. > 9-10 am > Whistler Women’s Centre

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 TOWNSHIP GIRLS: B.C. BOOK LAUNCH AND AUTHOR READING

On behalf of the township girls of Zimbabwe, Nyasha Katedza warmly invites you to the B.C. launch of Township Girls: The Crossover Generation. Nyasha, one of the contributing authors, will offer a reading from Township Girls as well as a passage from her novel, Bound, after which she’ll answer questions from the audience. Copies of Township Girls and Bound will be available to purchase at the event. > 7-8:30 pm > Whistler Public Library

COMMUNITY

BNI MOUNTAIN HIGH

BNI provides a positive and structured environment for development and exchange of quality business referrals. It does so by helping you build personal relationships with dozens of other qualified business professionals. Register by emailing melissa@ betterbrainhealth.info. $20. > 6:45-8:30 am > Whistler Chamber Boardroom

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

CHEAKAMUS COMMUNITY GARDEN SUMMER PLANT SALE

First annual plant sale at The Cheakamus Community

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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. > 9 pm > Tommys Whistler

CHAD STORM

> 9 pm > Whistler Brewing Company

REDBULL JOYRIDE AUG 17 WHISTLER MOUNTAIN

Garden. A good selection of bee-and xeric-friendly plants. 604-907-1306. > 3-5 pm > Cheakamus Community Garden

FREEHUB 10TH ANNIVERSARY “BOURBON & BLUEGRASS” PARTY Freehub return for their 10th Anniversary Bash with neglin tables and the Tishimongo String Band for a night of bourbon and bluegrass fun. > 9 pm > FireRock Lounge

REDBULL JOYRIDE PRE PARTY

DJ Trapment, DJ Floetic, DJ Joe Pound and DJ Charley Hustle. > 3 pm > Longhorn Saloon

RUCKUS DELUXE

> 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

WHISTLER YOUTH BAND

Let the trumpets sing! The Whistler Youth Band is a beginner band for youth ages 10 and up. Grab an instrument and make music with friends. > 6-7:30 pm > Myrtle Philip Community School

MICHAEL FABRO

Michael Fabro is a Canadian acoustic pop-rock performance artist. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

SEA TO SKY

RCMP CAREER PRESENTATION

Do you have what it takes to be a police officer? Attend a career presentation to find out more about joining the RCMP. Pre-registration is required. Call 1-877-7267472 or email lmd_proactive_recruiting@rcmp-grc. gc.ca. Be sure to include the following information: Your name, email address or phone number, and date and location of presentation. > 9 am > Squamish RCMP Detachment

CRANKWORX WEEKEND KICK OFF PARTY

Kieran Cawley is a young singer-songwriter new to Whistler, and after gigging extensively across Ireland, both as a solo artist and with his band, he now aims to bring his music to the Canadian stage for the first time. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

NAKED GIANTS PRESENTED BY CLIF

High-energy Seattle rock trio Naked Giants take over the stage after Crankworx Speed + Style and Best Trick competitions. Live music, beer garden, and prizes to be won, all to support local non-profit Zero Ceiling and its fight to end youth homelessness. Free. > 9-10 pm > Blackcomb Mountain Base II

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NEARLY NATALIE @ ALPINE CAFE

Susan Holden playing her favourite Natalie Merchant covers and many other favourites down on the corner. Free. > 7-9 pm > Alpine Cafe

RIDE CONCEPTS PARTY (KYLE STRAIT SHOE LAUNCH) AND LADIES’ NIGHT

Ride Concepts party (Kyle Strait Shoe Launch) and Ladies’ Night (Comp’d cover and bubbles before 10 pm). > 7 pm > Buffalo Bills

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

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME

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

KARAOKE FRIDAYS > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

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 MUSIC

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS Solo artists perform every week, except on the first Friday of every month when they swap out for a full band. No cover, no lineups. > 6-9 pm > Whistler Brewing Company

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Kick off your weekend at Garf’s. Get on the guest list and join the party: info@garfinkels.ca. > 7:30 pm > Garfinkel’s

FIRE IT UP FRIDAY

Come down to Tommy’s Whistler and set the bar high

Sea to Sky

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

FRIDAY NIGHT ALL LOVE NO CLUB Shake off your work week by grooving to deep cuts featuring classics and future gems ... you can’t help but move to the beats! No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

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

WALK AND TALK SERIES, SPECIAL EXHIBITION

Docents will provide visitors with an introduction to the Audain Art Museum and its special exhibition. Visitors will be encouraged to explore the galleries afterwards. > 5:30 pm > Audain Art Museum

FOOD + DRINK

PEMBERTON FARMERS’ MARKET

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“makers, bakers and growers,”. Free. 604-966-4422. > 3-6:30 pm > Pemberton Downtown Community Barn

MICHAEL FABRO > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

SPORTS

CONOR FITZPATRICK

Conor Fitzpatrick is an Irish singer-songwriter who spent the past few years performing his music in bars around the world. Conor plays a mixture of pop, folk, rock and sing-along classics. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

WHISTLER TRI CLUB SWIM SQUAD

Triathlon focused swim squads. Full details at whistlertriclub.com/training-sessions. Free to members for fall (includes entry into Meadow Park). Non-members $8 drop-in (includes entry into Meadow Park). > 6-7:15 am > Meadow Park Sports Centre

DOGHOUSE @ ALPINE CAFE

A local favourite, playing classic tunes that are sure to pull a few heartstrings! Free. > 7-10 pm > Alpine Cafe

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 YOUTH DROP-IN AUG 16

MAURY YOUNG WHISTLER YOUTH CENTRE

projector and widescreen TVs. Free. 604-935-8187. > 3:30-11 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre

COMMUNITY

SUMMER WHISTLER NATURE CAMP

> 8:30 am-3:30 pm > Spruce Grove Field House

Come and say, “hi” if you are new to Canada and Whistler! Everyone and every age is welcome. Check calendar at 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

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ALEX MAHER

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

DJ Dre Morel spinning pop, rock and hip hop beats all night long. For guest list and VIP reservations, visit tommyswhistler.com. > 9 pm > Tommys Whistler

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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. There is no cost for this event. Organized by the BC Muslim Association. > 1:30 pm > Maury Young Arts Centre

For ages 13 to 18. We offer ping pong, a skateboard mini-ramp (skateboards and helmets to borrow), free Wi-Fi, Xbox One, PS3 & PS4, guitars, board games, a

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 guest list, email info@garfinkels.ca. > 10 pm > Garfinkel’s

Whistler’s favourite rock band: an encore show. > 10 pm > Tapley’s Pub

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

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

WALK AND TALK SERIES, SPECIAL EXHIBITION

LAMBSBREATH ALBUM LAUNCH GET CRANKED AT CRANKWORX AFTERPARTY

Long-time local international DJ, DJ Mixmaster Fab, playing multi genres for all ages and any crowd.

Guarantied to be a solid party and make your bootie shake, fist pump, and feet stomp. > 9-11:45 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

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

Lambsbreath celebrate their latest record, The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be. Lambsbreath’s live show mantra, “expect the unexpected!” continues to dazzle, entertain and capture fans wherever they play. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

LIVE @ BLACK’S

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

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

REDBULL JOYRIDE OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY WITH INTERNATIONAL DJ DUO “WALKER AND ROYCE”

WHISTLER YOUTH CENTRE DROP-IN

SUPREME SATURDAY

> 3 pm > Audain Art Museum

MUSIC

LADIES’ NIGHT JUMMAH SALAH (FRIDAY PRAYER)

He got your blood pumping last night, now satiate your thirst for amazing cocktails and unique beats with tyMetal’s eclectic DJ feats. No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

SUPER SPORTS SATURDAY PRESENTS RED CHAIR

WEEKEND GETAWAYS

WELCOME CENTRE MULTICULTURAL MEET UP

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WHISTLER PARKRUN

Whistler parkrun is a free 5 km community fun run or walk held every Saturday over spring and summer. All levels and abilities welcome, walkers, runners, kids, strollers and dogs. Join us every Saturday at 9 am at Lost Lake Passivehaus. Free. > 9-10 am > Lost Lake Passive Haus

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

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Staged in the “Boneyard,” the dirt stadium at the base of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Joyride offers the best slopestyle mountain bikers on the planet two runs—that’s two chances for glory, two opportunities to throw down high-scoring tricks and move up the leaderboard, and two moments in time to leave their mark on the history of the sport. > 4:30-7:30 pm > Whistler Mountain

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WHISTLER YOUTH CENTRE DROP-IN

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LONGHORN LEGENDARY PATIO SERIES FEATURING “NERO”

UK electronic heavy hitter, Nero, makes their Whistler debut at Longhorn Saloon as a part of our Legendary Patio Series “Crankworx Edition,” with support from Canadian Red Bull 3Style Champion Trapment. No pre-sale tickets. > noon > Longhorn Saloon

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.

Arrive early to beat the line. > 9 pm > Moe Joe’s

Spinning tunes from noon onwards. Free. > noon > Stonesedge

Join us on our patio every Sunday afternoon. Free. > 3-5 pm > Merlin’s Bar & Grill

SUNDAY SESSION WITH CALEB MACKENZIE

If you haven’t had a chance to catch this new to Whistler musician you’re are missing out. > 4:30-7:30 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

EVAN KENNEDY

Evan creates a unique live performance mixing in lesser-known album songs with the songs of today. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

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AN AFTERNOON INTRODUCTION TO UCWALMÍCWTS, THE LIL’WAT LANGUAGE

Folk-tronic acoustic live looping. Guitar, harmonica, beatboxing, percussion, layered into beautiful expression. > 9-11:55 pm > Three Below

OPEN MIC JAM NIGHT

An open stage invitation for all who can sing, perform or even just wanna jam out with our house band. All instruments are provided. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

A proper four-piece rock band playing all your radio favourites and originals. > 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

tyMetal’s diversified taste translates to deep cuts featuring classics and future gems, guaranteed to tweak your brain stem! No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

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

Sima7wí Ucwalmícwts ku Lil’wat7úl - Come and speak the language of the Li’wat7úl. 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.

This session will be lead by Yvonne Wallace from the Lil’wat Nation. 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

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 eight 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

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SUNDAYS AT THE POINT

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. Cranked is the perfect place for new artists to try performing in front of a small supportive audience. > 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. His soulful voice has been described as a journey of the heart. > 7-10 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

MARTINI MONDAY > 7:30 pm > Buffalo Bills

MEATY MONDAY

Sport and beer—what more do you need? How about a chance to win our famous meat raffle? Proceeds donated to charity. > 9 pm > Tapley’s Pub

TRIVIA NIGHT

The Crystal Lounge hosts trivia every Monday night!

Bring your friends and test your knowledge for a night of fun, laughs, prizes and the chance to “burn your bill.” Conditions apply. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

RUCKUS DELUXE SLOW FOOD CYCLE

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

Slow Food Cycle Sunday is a 40-kilometre cycle up and down Pemberton Meadows Road. Choose your own pace and do as much or as little of the route as you like.

Visit Pemberton farms and purchase local produce, crafts and much more along the way. For more visit tourismpembertonbc.com/cycling/slow-food-cycle-sunday. > 10 am-3 pm > Pemberton Meadow Road

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WFF SUMMER CINEMA SERIES: FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF

The Whistler Film Festival, in association with Creekside Village, presents the WFF Summer Cinema Series featuring four, free, outdoor movies every Monday night from Aug. 12 to Sept. 2. Movies start at dusk (after 8pm) and will be held in the plaza at the base of Whistler Mountain in Creekside. Chairs available by donation. Dusty’s Bar & BBQ invites guests and families to enjoy dinner and a movie on all movie dates, and ‘Kid’s Eat Free’ from 5 to 8pm. This week’s film is the ‘80s classic, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. > 8 pm > Whistler Creekside

TOMMY TUESDAYS

DJ Dre Morel and weekly guests turning it up every Tuesday night all summer long. For guest list and VIP reservations, visit tommyswhistler.com. > 9 pm > Tommys Whistler

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CONOR FITZPATRICK TUESDAY TURNTABLISM WITH DJ PRAIZ

Hip hop, drum and bass and jazz mixes that transcend eras, beats that burn hard and sooth like aloe vera. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

> 4:30-7:30 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

WHISTLER WRITING SOCIETY AGM AND WRITING WORKSHOP

The Whistler Writing Society takes place from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by the humour-writing workshop Poke the Soufflé with Susan Juby from 7 to 9 pm. Free to attend and no registration required. > 6-9 pm > Whistler Public Library

SPORTS

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

INDOOR PICKLEBALL DROP-IN > 9:30-11:30 am > Whistler Racquet Club

BLACK ‘N’ BLUES

Blues night with Sean Rose. > 8 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

SPORTS

WHISTLER TRI CLUB SWIM SQUAD

> 6-7:15 am > Meadow Park Sports Centre

COMMUNITY

KARAOKE NIGHT

“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

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RUCKUS DELUXE

> 8:30 am-3:30 pm > Spruce Grove Field House

Peter Kebengele, Poverty Law Advocate at Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS), will be hosting informal drop-ins at both the Whistler Public Library and Pemberton and District Public Library at various dates until November. For more information, go to sscs.ca/ programs/poverty-law-advocacy/. > 2:30-4:30 pm > Whistler Public Library

> 8 pm > Brickworks Public House

> 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

QUEER WEDNESDAYS

We reserve the prime family-style table by the Ola Volo mural for our LGBTQ2+ family. Get your game (or gay’m) on. > 5-8 pm > The Living Room @ the Pangea Pod Hotel

MUZIKA - TRADITIONAL CZECH CIMBÁLOVKA

Come enjoy Muzika, an eight-musicians ensemble centred around cymbal, an instrument prominent in Eastern European folk tradition. On the patio, weather permitting. > 5-8 pm > Cinnamon Bear Bar

INDUSTRY NIGHT

Live music from Neverland Nights. > 6 pm > Buffalo Bills

SPORTS

BOARDS, BEER AND BINGO WHISTLER CYCLING CLUB TUESDAY RIDES

Whistler Cycling Club rides for A, B and C level road riders. See whistlercyclingclub.ca for details. Free with club membership > 5:15-8 pm > Whistler Village Sports

Pow Bingo Night with DJ Foxy Moron. $2 per sheet, prizes for winners. All proceeds go to the Downtown Women’s Centre, which provides homeless women with amenities, food and a safe place to go. > 8 pm > The Living Room @ the Pangea Pod Hotel

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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. Free. > 9 pm-1:30 am > Three Below

BINGO

Channel your inner granny and dominate bingo at the locals’ living room. > 8 pm > Tapley’s Pub

WHISTLER BMX WEEKLY RACES

Whistler BMX races every Tuesday at the track in Cheakamus Crossing. All bikes, all ages, all levels welcome! Registration on site at 5:30 pm and racing starts shortly after 6 pm. Volunteers always needed! $3 to $7. > 5:30-7 pm > Whistler BMX Track

TRIVIA TUESDAY

Grab your crew and re-energize those brain cells as hosts Emily and Stephen bring you four rounds of trivia fun. First place is $50 bar tab. Side prizes throughout.

Max team size is four. > 8:30-10 pm > Pangea Pod Hotel

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> 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

Join the Whistler Sailing Association for our weekly Wednesday Night Race Night and social. Please visit whistlersailing.com/races-family-club-sail for prices, prerequisites & registration. Rig at 5:30 pm, first horn at 6:15 pm. > 5:30 pm > Whistler Sailing Club

TENNIS LOCALS’ NIGHT

All levels are welcome to join in the Locals’ Night.

Clinics for beginners and casual play for intermediate and advanced players. Free racket rental, snacks, and beverage included! $20. > 6-8 pm > Whistler Racquet Club

COMMUNITY

SUMMER WHISTLER NATURE CAMP

> 8:30 am-3:30 pm > Spruce Grove Field House

MAC (MATURE ACTION COMMUNITY) COFFEE/ BRUNCH & CONNECT.

This is for the 55-plus community to get together and chat, enjoy coffee/tee and snacks, play cards and board games and we’ll also have occasional guest speakers. Feel free to view the “Whistler Mature Action Community” Facebook page or contact Kathy White at chair@whistlermac.org for more details. > 10 am-1 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

CRAFTS IN THE PARK WE RUN WHISTLER: GROUP TRAIL RUN

Join us for our weekly run as we explore the trails around the Emerald Forest/River Runs Through It. This week, Lululemon will treat everyone to a well-deserved apres at Hunter Gather. Visit werunwhistler.com for more details. #werunwhistler rain or shine! Free. > 5:55 pm > Bottom of Lorimer Rd. (at entrance to Catholic Church)

SPRITZ BLITZ PATIO PARTY

We’ve teamed up with Aperol again to bring you the hottest post crankworx patio party in town. > 3:30 pm > FireRock Lounge

Jam Night with Kostaman and friends every Wednesday night from 9 pm. > 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

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COMMUNITY

SUMMER WHISTLER NATURE CAMP

> 8:30 am-3:30 pm > Spruce Grove Field House

MR. TWITCH

Acoustic covers of old school hip-hop, soul, R&B, and EDM tracks. Expect to hear stuff like Cypress Hill, Major Lazer, The Fugees, Kanye West and Marvin Gaye. Not your usual set of covers. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

Join the library each week for a little natural history, a story, and a craft, presented in partnership with Whistler Museum. > 11 am-noon > Whistler Public Library

WHISTLER FARMERS’ MARKET > 2-7 pm > Upper Village

WILDIN’ OUT WEDNESDAYS FEATURING DJ GAINZ

He’s hot, he’s sicker than your average, Gainz comin’ through mixin’ tracks like a savage. No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

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ASTROLOGY

Free Will Astrology WEEK OF AUGUST 15 BY ROB BREZSNY

ARIES (March 21-April 19): How did sound technicians create the signature roar of the fictional monster Godzilla? They slathered pine-tar resin on a leather glove and stroked it against the strings of a double bass. How about the famous howl of the fictional character Tarzan? Sonic artists blended a hyena’s screech played backwards, a dog’s growl, a soprano singer’s fluttered intonation slowed down, and an actor’s yell. Karen O, lead singer of the band Yeah Yeah Yeahs, periodically unleashes very long screams that may make the hair stand up on the back of her listeners’ necks.

In accordance with astrological omens, I’d love to see you experiment with creating your own personal Yowl or Laugh or Whisper of Power in the coming weeks: a unique sound that would boost your wild confidence and help give you full access to your primal lust for life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “If your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough,” said Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, ex-President of Liberia. In accordance with astrological imperatives, I propose that we make that your watchword for the foreseeable future. From what I can tell, you’re due to upgrade your long-term goals. You have the courage and vision necessary to dare yourself toward an even more fulfilling destiny than you’ve been willing or ready to imagine up until now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): How did our ancestors ever figure out that the calendula flower can be used as healing medicine for irritated and inflamed skin? It must have been a very long process of trial and error. (Or did the plant somehow “communicate” to indigenous herbalists, informing them of its use?) In any case, this curative herb is only one of hundreds of plants that people somehow came to adjudge as having healing properties. “Miraculous” is not too strong a word to describe such discoveries. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Gemini, you now have the patience and perspicacity to engage in a comparable process: to find useful resources through experiment and close observation—with a hardy assist from your intuition.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Today, the city of Timbuktu in Mali is poor and in the throes of desertification.

But from the 14th to 17th centuries, it was one of the great cultural centres of the world. Its libraries filled up with thousands of influential books, which remained intact until fairly recently. In 2012, Al-Qaeda jihadists conceived a plan to destroy the vast trove of learning and scholarship. One man foiled them. Abba al-Hadi, an illiterate guard who had worked at one of the libraries, smuggled out many of the books in empty rice sacks.

By the time the jihadists started burning, most of the treasure had been relocated. I don’t think the problem in your sphere is anywhere near as dire as this, Cancerian.

But I do hope you will be proactive about saving and preserving valuable resources before they’re at risk of being diluted, compromised, or neglected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Moray eels have two sets of jaws. The front set does their chewing. The second set, normally located behind the first, can be launched forward to snag prey they want to eat. In invoking this aggressive strategy to serve as a metaphor for you in the coming weeks, I want to suggest that you be very dynamic and enterprising as you go after what you want and need. Don’t be rude and invasive, of course, but consider the possibility of being audacious and zealous.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s relatively rare, but now and then, people receive money or gifts from donors they don’t know. Relatives they’ve never met may bequeath them diamond tiaras or alpaca farms or bundles of cash. I don’t think that’s exactly what will occur for you in the coming weeks, but I do suspect that you’ll garner blessings or help from unexpected sources. To help ensure the best possible versions of these acts of grace, I suggest that you be as generous as possible in the kindness and attention you offer. Remember this verse from the Bible: “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown

hospitality to angels without knowing it.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libra-born Ronald McNair

was an African American who grew up in a racist town in South Carolina in the 1950s. The bigotry cramped his freedom, but he rebelled. When he was nine years old, he refused to leave a segregated library, which prompted authorities to summon the police. Years later, McNair earned a PhD in Physics from MIT and became renowned for his research on laser physics. Eventually, NASA chose him to be an astronaut from a pool of 10,000 candidates.

That library in South Carolina? It’s now named after him. I suspect that you, too, will soon receive some vindication, Libra: a reward or blessing or consecration that will reconfigure your past.

SCORPIO (Oct. 3-Nov. 21): Scorpio author Zadie Smith wrote, “In the end, your past is not my past and your truth is not my truth and your solution—is not my solution.” I think it will be perfectly fine if sometime soon you speak those words to a person you care about. In delivering such a message, you won’t be angry or dismissive.

Rather, you will be establishing good boundaries between you and your ally; you will be acknowledging the fact that the two of you are different people with different approaches to life. And I bet that will ultimately make you closer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Nothing fruitful ever comes when plants are forced to flower in the wrong season,” wrote author and activist Bette Lord. That’s not entirely true. For example, skilled and meticulous gardeners can compel tulip and hyacinth bulbs to flower before they would naturally be able to. But as a metaphor, Lord’s insight is largely accurate. And I think you’ll be wise to keep it in mind during the coming weeks.

So my advice is: don’t try to make people and processes ripen before they are ready. But here’s a caveat: you might have modest success working to render them a bit more ready.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “For though we often need to be restored to the small, concrete, limited, and certain, we as often need to be reminded of the large, vague, unlimited, unknown.” Poet A. R. Ammons formulated that shiny burst of wisdom, and now I’m passing it on to you. As I think you know, you tend to have more skill at and a greater inclination toward the small, concrete, limited, and certain. That’s why, in my opinion, it’s rejuvenating for you to periodically exult in and explore what’s large, vague, unlimited, unknown.

Now is one of those times.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Look into my eyes. Kiss me, and you will see how important I am.” Poet Sylvia Plath wrote that, and now, in accordance with astrological omens, I’m authorizing you to say something similar to anyone who is interested in you but would benefit from gazing more deeply into your soul and entering into a more profound relationship with your mysteries. In other words, you have cosmic permission to be more forthcoming in showing people your beauty and value.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In his Anti-Memoirs, author André Malraux quotes a tough-minded priest who served in the French Resistance during the Second World War. He spent his adult life hearing his parishioners’ confessions.

“The fundamental fact is that there’s no such thing as a grown-up person,” the priest declared. Even if that’s mostly true, Pisces, my sense is that it is less true about you right now than it has ever been. In the past months, you have been doing good work to become more of a fully realized version of yourself. I expect that the deepening and maturation process is reaching a culmination. Don’t underestimate your success! Celebrate it!

Homework: The Japanese poet Ikkyu said, “To all I care about, here’s a friendly tip: enlightenment is gaffe upon error upon blooper.” Do you agree?

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EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES APPLY TODAY! Diamond Resorts Canada Ltd., Whistler, BC

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Site Supervisors Carpenters Carpenters Apprentice Labourers We offer; employee benefits and full time employment year round.

TO APPLY: CALL 604.935.2683 or EMAIL DCOTE@COASTCONSTRUCTION.CA

Full Time Tour Receptionist

• Extensive benefits package which may include; ski pass or wellness allowance, disability coverage, travel insurance and extended health and dental.

• Discounted employee rates at any Diamond Resort International resort.

• Full-time work year round and a FUN work environment. *eligibility and conditions based on DRCL policies and practices set out in general terms and conditions of employment.

Email your resume with the position you wish to apply for to: embarc_hr@diamondresorts.com

Whistler Premier Resorts, Whistler’s leading property management firm is currently recruiting!

The Adara Hotel, Whistler

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HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER BOOKKEEPER 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.

MEETING PLACE Welcome Centre at Whistler Public Library Information, support, community connections and ESL practice groups for newcomers and immigrants.

Meet people, make connections, volunteer, build your communication skills in English. Multicultural Meet Up every Friday 9.30-12pm.604-6985960 info@welcomewhistler.com FB: WhistlerWelcomeCentre

VOLUNTEERS Better at Home is looking for Volunteers

Sea to Sky Better at Home supports Seniors over 65yrs with simple nonmedical day to day tasks so they can continue to live independently, and stay connected to their community.

We are looking for volunteers to help make that happen.

We are in occasional need of help with local transportation to appointments and grocery shopping. As well as rides to Squamish and Vancouver.

Drivers are required to use their own vehicle, for trips outside of Whistler they will be compensated with an honorarium.

For more information contact us at 604 567 9090 betterathome@sscs.ca Big Brothers, Big Sisters Sea to Sky Volunteer to Mentor- just 1hr/week - and make a difference in a child's life. Call 604-892-3125.

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DOUG BUSH SURVEY SERVICES LTD. is looking for a

Management training Opportunity Ruby Tuesday is looking for the right Salesperson to join our team today This is a full time key holder position with management training - management role to begin end of October to cover maternity leave.

Apply in person at Ruby Tuesday located in the Town Plaza

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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 Serving Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton

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SERVICE TECHNICIAN Great opportunity for a super motivated/organized person to excel in the field of hardware installation and lock technician services.

Compensation starting at $24-$30 depending on skill level. Includes: Health Benefits, Mobile Phone Plan, Ski Pass The successful individual will have experience in carpentry and/or building maintenance. Any experience in low voltage electrical and/or hotel card access systems will prove very beneficial. Good communication and customer service skills as well as a strong work ethic are essential to this position.

Please reply to alpinelock@telus.net with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability and qualifications for the position.

No drop-ins or phone calls please, apply only by email.

CARPENTERS / FRAMERS WANTED • 4 on 3 off or 5 on 2 off a week depending on your preference.

• Medical and Dental Benefits.

• Good potential for future growth within the company.

• Competitive wages.

• Looking for journeymen, lead hands and assistants.

• Currently hiring for high end estate home projects and other commercial/residential framing and concrete forming projects between Pemberton/Whistler.

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EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES APPLY TODAY! Diamond Resorts Canada Ltd., Whistler, BC

Full Time Transport Coordinator Eligible successful candidates may receive*: • Extensive benefits package which may include; ski pass or wellness allowance, disability coverage, travel insurance and extended health and dental.

• Discounted employee rates at any Diamond Resort International resort.

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Is hiring (FULL TIME / PART TIME) LINE/PREP COOKS DISHWASHER STAFF HOUSING IS AVAILABLE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES Wages are very competitive (based on experience), great perks and benefits.

Come join the best team in Whistler!

Interested applicants please email your resume to or contact Samantha at skeenan-naf@Crystal-Lodge.com

Become part of a dynamic team and surround yourself with art.

COMMUNITY LISTINGS 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

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The Audain Art Museum is currently seeking:

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.

Guard Full time, year round Starting wage $17/hr Medical benefits & staff discounts No experience necessary, all training provided

Credit: Darby Magill

To apply, please email your resume to bbeacom@audainartmuseum.com

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COMMUNITY LISTINGS ARTS & CULTURE 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

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Must have BC Class 5 drivers license

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Knowledge of BC bears, other wildlife, local flora, fauna and natural history is valuable

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Guiding & Off-road driving experience plus photography skills are a bonus * If you are passionate about wildlife & nature, we can train you!

Please forward resumes to info@whistlerdiscoverytours.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

FULL TIME and PART TIME POSITIONS WITH A COMMERCIAL CLEANING COMPANY • Starting wage of $20.00 per hour.

• Flexible working hours • Must have a valid Driver’s License

Teachers (part time and on-call) Administrative Assistant / Registrar (full time, excluding school holidays) 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

Send resume to: teamcwhistler@telus.net Or call: 604 935 8715

* ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE FOR ALL POSITIONS * 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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CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Donate Used Clothing & Household Goods- To be distributed to local charities

by Sharon 604-894-6656 for pick up.

Playground Builders: Creating Play Building Hope - Playground Builders is a registered charity that builds playgrounds for children in war-torn areas. Learn more, volunteer or donate at www.playgroundbuilders.org 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 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 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

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

FULL TIME: LINE COOKS PART TIME / FULL TIME: HOSTS

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/

Whistler Adaptive Sports Program Provides sports & recreation experiences for people with disabilities. Chelsey Walker at 604-905-4493 or info@whistleradaptive.com

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Whistler Community Band - Rehearsals on Tuesdays 7 - 8:15 pm CONTACT whistlerchorus@gmail.com FOR LOCATION

We are looking for a Service Plumber (Apprentice or Journeyman) to start immediately.

REQUIRED SKILLS: • Plumbing apprenticeship ,or certification • Gas fitting or experience • Residential & Commercial Plumbing ( Trouble Shooting and repair) • *Drivers license with clean abstract Wages are based on experience Please email your resume to turbo45@telus.net

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 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

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Duplicate Bridge Club- Whistler Racquet Club reconvenes in late fall. The club meets every week and visitors are welcome. For partner, please call Gill at 640-932-5791.

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

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We are currently interviewing:

Carpenters Carpenters Helpers Labourers Level 2 First Aid Attendant Please submit resume to: info@evrfinehomes

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We offer competitive wages, a unique environment, seasonal bonuses, staff discounts and benefits.

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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 Whistler Youth Centre - Drop - in: Fridays 3:30 - 11 PM & Saturdays 6 - 10 PM for ages 13 - 18. Located downstairs in the Maury Young Arts Centre (formerly Millenium Place). We offer: a Ping pong table, Pool table, Skateboard mini ramp w. skateboards and helmets to borrow, Free Wi-Fi, Xbox One, PS3 & PS4, Guitars, Board games, Projector and widescreen TV's. Facebook THEYC Crew, www.whistleryouthcentre.com or call 604-935-8187.

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Whistler Athletes’ Centre (High Performance Training and Accommodation) Lead, Lodge Attendant Kitchen Porter / Lodge Attendant Lodge Attendant Handyperson

Whistler Sliding Centre (Bobsleigh, Luge & Skeleton) Positions for this venue are currently filled

Whistler Olympic Park Heavy Duty Mechanic Groomer Operator Equipment Operator Sport Coach

Visit our website to view current postings and to apply: www.whistlersportlegacies.com/careers

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 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

Certified Dental Assistant for busy family dental clinic

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.

Located 20 minutes north of whistler in the beautiful pemberton valley.

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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

PLAY HERE

Hours negotiable with competitive wage.

Email “info@pembertonvalleydental.ca” or fax to 604-894-6934

Pemberton & District Community Centre - Located at 7390 Cottonwood St. Fitness Centre, facility rentals, spray park, playground, children, youth, adult & seniors programs. For more info 604-894-2340 or pemrecinfo@slrd.bc.ca

PEAK PERFORMANCE Physiotherapy & Massage Therapy Peak Performance

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 Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Explore First Nations Art Galleries, and Interactive Exhibits. Gift Shop & Cafe are in our admission free area. Open Tuesday'sSunday's per week. 10am-5p.m.

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COMMUNITY LISTINGS MUSEUMS 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

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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 (signing bonus applicable) SPA PRACTITIONER • SPA CLEANER ESTHETICIAN GUEST SERVICE AGENT

Every memorable dining experience begins behind the scenes with our Food & Beverage team’s commitment to safe and efficient operations.

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Serving BC for over 30 years

Busy Structural Steel Fabrication business in Pemberton is seeking to fill multiple positions within the company.

• Part Time Office Assistant • Full Time Experienced Steel Fabricator • Full Time Labourer Interested candidates to send Resume and CV to info@wwswelding.ca.

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Whistler Chamber of Commerce - Is the leading business association in Whistler that works to create a vibrant & successful economy. Learn more about the programs & services at www.whistlerchamber.com 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

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To join our unique Vida family, email Bonnie@vidaspas.com Vida Spas - Vancouver & Whistler Live well. Live long. vidaspas.com

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

We’re looking for great people to join our team! If you are passionate about food and creating great culinary experiences, we may have the perfect fit for you.

We have the following roles available:

· Dishwasher · Line Cook · Prep Cook · Food Expeditor · Salad Tender · We hire great people, train them well and provide plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. It’s part of the reason we’ve been named among the Top 50 Employers in Canada since 2003. If you are hardworking and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, apply today at The Keg Steakhouse + Bar in Whistler Village.

Applicants may apply in person daily between 3pm and 5pm and/or email their resume to whistler@kegrestaurants.com

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

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY Earthsave Whistler - Providing info & support to people who are interested in making healthier, greener, more peaceful food choices. earthsavewhistler.com Healthy Home, Healthy Planet - Expert in green cleaning offers tricks, info & advice on the best way to green clean your home or work space! Call France 604-698-7479. Free private presentation on request. www.healthylivingwhistler.com Re-Build-It Centre - Daily 10:00am to 5:00pm. Accepting donations of furniture, quality used building supplies & new items. Deliveries and pickups available for $35. Call 604.932.1125, www.mywcss.org, rebuildit@mywss.org 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

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Re-Use-It - Daily 11:00am to 6:00pm, Donate all household goods in good shape. Accepting bottles & cans, old electronics, anything with a cord, and light fixtures for recycling. All proceeds to WCSS. Call 604.932.1121, www.mywcss.org, reuseit@mywcss.org.

The Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE) - Whistler's Natural Voice since 1989. Regular events, project and volunteer opportunities. www.awarewhistler.org info@awarewhistler.org The Mountain Village Social Gathering - Join us at one of our regular social gatherings on the last Wednesday of every month. There is a group of us at The Mountain Village who are forming a sustainable, multi generational neighbourhood based on the co housing model. WHAT IF... Housing wasn't just a place to live, but rather, a way of life? To find out more, visit our Facebook page @themountainvillage or go to our website www.themountainvillage.ca

FAMILY RESOURCES Baby/Child Health Clinics - Free routine immunizations & newly licensed vaccines for purchase, growth & development assessments & plenty of age appropriate resources avail. By appointment 604-932-3202 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.

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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: Hostess / Host, Summer Amenity Attendant, Casual Banquet Servers, Spa Receptionist, Pastry Assistant, Maintenance Associate.

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RoomSupervisor Attendant Housekeeping Houseperson Room Attendant

Junior Server / Server Culinary Opportunities Host / Hostess Junior Server / Server Houseperson, Host / HostessBanquets Dishwashers Houseperson, Banquets

Night Janitor, Housekeeping Houseperson

Night Cleaner, Kitchen Dishwashers Deli Barista NightAttendant Cleaner, /Kitchen

Night Janitor, Housekeeping

Deli Attendant / Barista

STAFF HOUSING AVAILABLE | GLOBAL HOTEL STAY DISCOUNTS COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFITS | GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT STAFF HOUSING AVAILABLE | GLOBAL HOTEL STAY DISCOUNTS COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFITS | GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT FOR FULL DETAILS AND TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT:

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WCSS is Hiring: Come and work with a great team of Realtors & Staff at Engel & Völkers Whistler!

PART TIME RECEPTIONIST/ ADMINISTRATOR This position will cover Friday thru Monday 9-5 The successful candidate will require the following qualities; • First & foremost must be a Team player!

• Possess a positive, thoughtful & helpful attitude • Strong communicative skills

Pemberton Parent Infant Drop-In Facilitated by Capri Mohammed, Public Health Nurse. Every Mon 11am- 12:30pm at Pemberton Public Library.

• The ability to multi-task, take the initiative, have an eye for detail

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

Fairmont/ Door Gold Attendant Bellman Housekeeping Fairmont GoldSupervisor Attendant

Leadership Opportunities FOOD & BEVERAGE Culinary Opportunities Leadership Opportunities

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Outreach Services - Free confidential support for adults and families experiencing challenges with mental health, food insecurity, housing insecurity, substance use, misuse or addiction, employment, eating disorders, violence in relationships, roommate conflict or homesickness. Contact our office at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker or visit www.mywcss.org.

Pemberton 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

Royal Service Agent Guest Bellman / Door Attendant Royal Service Agent

• Previous office/admin experience • Social Media & Marketing skills a definite asset • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher) and the Internet • Capable of managing tasks & making decisions without direct supervision with-in set guidelines • Good knowledge of the Whistler area Please forward your resume to kaitlyn.bennett@evrealestate.com We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

RE-USE IT CENTRE AMBASSADOR Whistler Community Services Society is seeking a Re-Use It Centre Ambassador This position is full-time permanent with a varied work schedule. It provides extended health benefits, a wellness benefit and MSP coverage.

Requirements: • High school diploma and completion of some secondary school education • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check • One year in a Customer Service role • Some previous professional experience working within a retail environment Please send your cover letter and resume to: hr@mywcss.org

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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.

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

ResortQuest Whistler is currently hiring: ARE YOU LOOKING TO EARN EXTRA CASH? TRYING TOLOOKING FILL SOME GAPS ONEXTRA YOUR WEEK? ARE YOU TO EARN CASH?

TRYING TO FILL SOME GAPS ON YOUR WEEK?

An opportunity to join the Fairmont Chateau Whistler on a to part-time is available!

An opportunity join thebasis Fairmont Chateau Whistler

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CURRENT PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES Housekeeping Room Attendant CURRENT PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES Dishwasher / Steward

Housekeeping Room Attendant

Overnight Relief Royal Service Agent

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HOTEL STAY DISCOUNTS| & BEVERAGE Overnight Relief FOOD Royal Service DISCOUNTS Agent COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFITS | GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

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Maintenance Techs Guest Service Agents Night Audit Room Attendant Houseperson Benefits include - activity allowance, extended medical, RRSP match, opportunities for growth and more.

To apply for this opportunity, please specify the position and email your resume and cover letter to: beth.fraser@resortquestwhistler.com We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 as- sistance. www. mywcss.org, food- bank@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

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.

You can also submit your resume via email to careers@dubhlinngate.com

JINX HAIR Whistler Landscaping is looking for energetic and reliable landscape labourers & gardeners to join our team.

Interested individuals can get more information and apply online at

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Our Sylvie will be leaving Jinx on August 15th.

We thank her for her wonderful work and we will miss her.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to rent a chair.

If you are interested please mail your qualifications and references to: Jinx Hair 101-7331 Arbutus St. Pemberton, B.C. V0N 2L1

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 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 qualified Whistler employees.

Visit www.whistlerhousing.ca

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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

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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.

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TRAVEL CONSULTANT

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4x10 hour days per week, year round position with benefits Travel Consultants have a passion for ensuring that guests have the best possible vacation experience in Whistler. The main goal of Travel Consultants is to sell an entire Whistler vacation package, including accommodations, activities and transportation to guests worldwide. This position requires an enthusiastic individual who can share their passion for Whistler and close the sale. Previous experience in travel reservations and/or travel agent sales is helpful; a strong knowledge of Whistler is essential.

Tourism Whistler Is Also Recruiting For:

The Web Development and Information Technology team offers responsive, friendly support to ensure that everything works so employees can get to the job at hand; improving overall effectiveness and productivity.

As an IT team member, The Database Analyst’s role is to build, maintain, repair, and upgrade the various Tourism Whistler and Whistler.com databases. The Analyst is responsible for querying data, providing reporting on all databases, and providing business analysis and 2nd level support to Tourism Whistler’s Finance System and CRM tools. The ideal candidate will have strong technical, analytical and communication skills, and an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as: SQL Server, SSRS, Dynamics 365 and GP.

• Project Lead, Research (1 Year Contract)

Tourism Whistler Is Also Recruiting For:

• Database Analyst

•Project Lead, Research (1 Year Contract)

For a complete job description and to apply, visit us online at whistler.com/careers.

•Travel Consultant For a complete job description and to apply, visit online at whistler.com/careers.

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)

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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

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These roles include the following Perks and Benefits:

• Staff discounts and incentives • Extended Benefits • Central Location • A dedicated and supportive management team • A fun team, and fantastic staff events

JOIN THE MONGOLIE CREW! We are hiring full time & part time:

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Thank you for your interest. Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Send your resume to careers@mongoliegrill.com Or drop off your resume in person before 5pm!

• Wages starting from $18 per hour Please reply with a cover letter and resume to

SOLID CONTRACTING is currently looking for

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RELIGION 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

Do you want to share in something special?

If challenge & fun at work is what you desire, come see us today!

Servers Cooks Hosts Expeditors Barbacks Setters Shift Managers Visit us anytime or email us at apply.whistler@earls.ca

Sea to Sky Healing Room - For Blessing/Prayer/Encouragement In the Community Church building, 7422 Dogwood Street, Pemberton.

Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday: 4-6 PM

Are you a seasoned restaurant veteran looking to work in a smaller and more personalized environment? Or are you new to the service industry and looking to expand your skills with other like minded individuals? We welcome both and have the following positions currently available:

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STAFF HOUSING IS AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES LINE COOKS DISHWASHERS HOSTS/ EXPEDITORS With competitive wages and great gratuities, Basalt also offers MSP/Extended Health Benefits after the first 90 days of full-time employment, along with a Spirit Pass program for those employed full time.

If you enjoy and excel while working within a small team, we would love to meet you!

Please send your cover letter and resume to skeenan-naf@crystal-lodge.com Whistler Chamber of Commerce Excellence Award Winner 2018

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES APPLY TODAY! Diamond Resorts Canada Ltd., Whistler, BC

Night Auditor Housekeepers & House Persons Eligible successful candidates may receive*: • Extensive benefits package which may include; ski pass or wellness allowance, disability coverage, travel insurance and extended health and dental.

• Travel allowance and discounted employee rates at any Diamond Resort International resort.

• Full-time work year round and a FUN work environment. *eligibility and conditions based on DRCL policies and practices set out in general terms and conditions of employment.

Email your resume with the position you wish to apply for to: embarc_hr@diamondresorts.com

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Whistler Church- Join us for worship and fellowship around Jesus. Sunday 10 am at Myrtle Philip Community School, 6195 Lorimer Rd. Nursery, Sunday School to gr.

6, Youth gr. 7 and up. Call Pastor Jon 604-798-3861 / Kelvin 204-249-0700 or www.whistlerchurch.ca

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!

For more info 604-935-8364 www.whistlerwag.com

SENIORS AIDE EQUIPMENT Better at Home, helping Seniors to live independently

Sea to Sky Better at Home helps Seniors over 65yrs with simple nonmedical day to day tasks including light housekeeping, transportation to appointments and friendly visiting.

If you would like to find out more about our program for yourself or for a loved one, please contact us at: 604 567 9090 Or email betterathome@sscs.ca We are managed by the United Way and any fees are based on household income. Our services are offered in Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton & Mt Currie

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For the right candidate we offer a Ski Pass and Competitive Wages.

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Dishwasher: Evening shifts, entry level position.Wages + bi-weekly tip out.

Bartender: Experience necessary, part time position.

Server: must have experience in similar fast paced role.

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Key Deliverables: • Teach all subjects in the Grade 6 class with Physical Education, Ucwalmícwts (traditional language), and a library time supervised by other teachers or staff.

• Implement strong classroom management strategies.

• Is committed to excellent instructional preparation and consistent record keeping. Timely reporting to administration when necessary e.g. report cards, attendance records and data request • Can use data to drive classroom/school–wide improvement initiatives • Maintain open and consistent communication with students and their families about their academic progress • Can operate and teach numeracy and literacy in collaboration with others according to the school’s strategies for improving academic outcomes • Be a positive team player committed to the belief that all children can learn at high levels • Commit to ongoing professional development including willingness to be coached by the Elementary Supervisor and Regional Principal via school visits, video teleconference calls etc. and joining Provincial Professional Learning Community model (in Vancouver) and a School-Wide PLC model on site.

• Working in Reading Mastery Program (platooned) as well as Literature program and centers.

• Work with Jump Saxon Math in collaboration with other Intermediate teaching staff • Experience and/or education in special needs an asset • Enjoy participating in school event days such as Sports Day, Eagle Run, and Flake Rodeo etc.

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Grade Six Teacher Elementary 1 1 Principal As per the Teaching Salary Grids August 26, 2019 July 30, 2019 Until Position Is Filled

Applicants need to be willing to work in a collaborative environment including involvement in an aboriginal student achievement program, which includes coaching that improves student and teacher performance.

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Executive Chef & Outside Operations Manager Northern Escape Heli-Skiing is looking for an Executive Chef and an Outside Operations Manager to join our team for the upcoming winter season, and hopefully beyond. We operate 3 lodges in Terrace BC and provide a dynamic work environment with great benefits. If you think you are the right person for the job, tell us why in your cover letter and send us your resume to chad@neheliskiing.com Job descriptons can be found at : https://www.neheliskiing.com/jobopportunities

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Details: Xet’ólacw Community School is a Lí wat Nation school situated 35 minutes north of Whistler, BC in the Mount Currie Community. The School is a modern, dynamic institution with a strong First Nations curriculum as well as academics from N to 12.

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about tourism in Whistler and Whistler’s visitors, up-to-date on current market research trends, and preferably has experience analyzing data and writing research reports.

Gordon J. wiber & Associates Inc. Accounting Technician Well-established, CPA firm located in Whistler, BC. The firm offers a good work / life balance environment and a flexible schedule for the candidate to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle that Whistler offers

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Applications and Other Documents: Send cover letter, resume, including reference, transcripts, copy of degrees and TQS Category, prefer by fax.

Contact Information: Glenda Gabriel Receptionist/Secretary Xet’ólacw Community School PO Box 604, Mount Currie, BC, V0N 2K0 Tel: 604-894-6131 Fax: 604- 894-5717

We thank for your interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER Full time year round position in Whistler Village Duties will include supervision and direction of restaurant staff, and assisting with day to day operations of hotel restaurant A passion for food and coffee, 5 years minimum hospitality experience and Serving it Right certification required Experience in tour group catering Wage starting at $19/hr with extended benefits after 3 months

Email coverletter and resume to tony@summitlodge.com

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Snowflake, a leading Canadian retailer in outerwear and accessories, is looking for a Sales Associate for their Fairmont Chateau Whistler location.

Above-average wage.

Outstanding commissions.

Employee discount.

Health Club membership at Fairmont.

Opportunity for advancement.

Previous sales experience an asset, but not required.

Excellent overall communication skills, both verbal and written.

Enthusiastic and goal-oriented.

Please email resume to megan@snowflakecanada.com

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: FULL TIME/ PART TIME HOUSEKEEPING MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATE HOUSEPERSON Competitive Wages *Housing Available* Great Summer and Winter Incentives Submit resumes to: gm.whistler@executivehotels.net

FABRICATOR/ERECTOR Please forward your resume to contactus@wideopenwelding.com

Mountain Country Property Management is currently recruiting for the following position:

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We are a boutique group events and lodging venue, located 15 minutes south of Whistler. Our exclusive property has 35 guest rooms, unparalleled meeting spaces and vast gardens, spanning over 20 forested acres.

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Coast Mountain Veterinary Services is looking for, Full-Time Receptionist Veterinary Technician/Assistant at our hospital in Creekside.

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122 West is seeking an energetic individual to join our team as our full time cashier and customer service attendant. The job is retail oriented with a strong focus on furniture and décor.

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When what you say may not mean what you say WORDS ARE SO WEIRD it’s a wonder any clear idea ever gets communicated using them. This, of course, is a terrible admission for someone who writes words and gets paid for it but familiarity has, perhaps, bred contempt. This does not mean I don’t believe anything I write. I believe most of what I write, “most” itself being a word that can mean anywhere from 51 per cent to 99 per cent. The rest—do the math—I make up and slip past myself when I’m not paying any attention.

You may not agree with my premise.

You may, if we were talking about this over a refreshing beverage at a sunny table on,

BY GD MAXWELL say, the Longhorn patio, look at me for a moment and say, “Interesting idea.” Or you might say, “Do you really think that’s the case?” Or, “I’m not completely certain I share your low opinion of the way words are used.” When, what you really mean is, “You are so wrong I can’t believe you can talk and drink beer at the same time without separate instructions for each.”

But I’d never know that from the words you’d chosen, clouded in obscurity such as they might be.

Admittedly, words themselves are partly to blame for this sorry state of affairs.

Words change over time through practice and usage. Dictionaries—the old-fashioned, written kind—through their sheer weight and size, give the impression that words are static. One only has to read a few pages of Shakespeare and then get into a conversation with a 20-year-old to lay waste to the idea of words being immutable.

A chosen few even change so dramatically they come to mean just the opposite of what they used to mean.

For example, if you’d stumbled into the Longhorn Saloon in Mesilla, N.M., 100 years ago, bellied up to the bar, ordered a whisky and a beer and said to no one in particular, “Words are so weird it’s a wonder any clear idea ever gets communicated using them,” most of the cowhands at the bar, and possibly Billy the Kid, would have ignored you, smashed a bottle over your head, or simply shot you dead to put you out of their misery.

But if one of them had the cantankerousness to look at you and say, “You are so wrong I can’t believe you can talk and drink beer at the same time without separate instructions for each,” you might have gotten into a bet with him to prove you were right. Having settled on the wager, you’d each be expected to pony up—a man’s word was his bond but everyone wanted to see the cash up front—before going about settling the bet which, in this case, probably would have involved beating the snot out of

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each other since the subject was, shall we say, more open to debate than resolution.

Since neither of you could trust the other to hold the money, you’d probably press the bartender into service as a disinterested third party, someone who didn’t really care who won the bet since he knew whoever won would piss away the money on more whisky and beer. So the bartender would gather each of your silver dollars and hold the stakes of the wager. He was the stakeholder, a person with no interest whatsoever in whose pathetic argument prevailed. Which,

Realtors enjoy a reputation for hyperbole and exaggeration when they talk and write about properties they’d like to sell. They gloss over faults, puff up features and so totally blur the edges of reality everything becomes spherical if not downright Mobius in shape and form. They lie, prevaricate, dance around the truth and use words in ways not yet documented by etymologists.

While this is true of virtually every realtor’s description of every property, the apex of their art is only to be truly appreciated in the world of “recreational” property.

I know now that “well-treed” means wilderness bush; “nestled” means so hidden you’ll need a GPS to find it and get back alive ... today, is just the opposite of the word’s meaning. In its overworked, touchy-feely, politically correct inclusiveness, anyone with even a remote interest in the outcome of any issue is a “stakeholder” and God help you if you don’t go out of your way to elicit their half-baked ideas on things.

I laboured under the belief I was nearly as savvy as the next guy when it came to words and their myriad meanings and nuances. I thought I could usually cut through the veil of smoke, crack the mirrors and get to the core of clear meaning.

Then I got friendly with a realtor in the Cariboo’s cottage country.

Picture, if you will, a “serene and peaceful A-frame cabin, nestled in the woods on the shore of an excellent fishing lake with two cozy bedrooms in the loft.” You can almost hear loons wailing and see technicolour sunsets while the smell of freshly caught trout sautéeing on the stove virtually tickles your nose and tastebuds, eh?

What you don’t see is a mean, roughwood shack that looks like it’s composting back into the bush which, if you were to bring in a platoon of machete-wielding day labourers, might in a week or two yield both a view of and a path to a lake that may have once supported a small population of anemic,

skinny suckers. The loft, should you have both the nerve and total lack of concern for your personal well-being to climb up to see, obviously used to have a sheet draped over a wire to differentiate one “bedroom” from the other, neither of which might afford an eight-year-old child the opportunity to stretch out to full length unless they laid on the diagonal.

And bless their lying souls, this is not even considered a “fixer-upper” to the alien beasts eking out a living selling such real estate. I once made the mistake of my life and bought a house that needed substantial renovation. I laboured so hard and learned so much about plumbing, wiring and drywall that I have come to consider the definition of “renovate” to be “not knowing when to leave well enough alone and run the other direction.” But I have now expanded that definition to include soaking a place in gasoline and tossing a lighted match at it, so thoroughly beyond any hope of redemption is a cottage country fixer-upper.

I know now that “well-treed” means wilderness bush; “nestled” means so hidden you’ll need a GPS to find it and get back alive; “south-facing” means any point on the compass between due east and due west; “cozy” means both you and a friend cannot be inside at the same time; “spacious” means cozy; “landscaped” means someone cleared part of the wilderness around the property; “guest cabin” means outhouse; and I’m pretty sure one of the two words in “recreational property” means just the opposite of what you think it means.

Latin is, thankfully, immutable. The words caveat emptor still mean exactly what they used to mean. n

Welcome to the best place on earth Engel & Völkers Portfolio of Fine Homes

ALTA VISTA

ALTA VISTA

SUNRIDGE PLATEAU, BRIO

WEDGE WOODS

Meticulously kept, spacious 2 bedroom plus large loft, 3 bathrooms in Alta Vista Pointe. Tastefully renovated with granite counter-tops, SS appliances, wood doors, and heated tile floors in baths and foyer. You won’t want ot miss this one! $1,379,000

Looking to build your future Whistler Chalet, this large Lot offers unique building opportunity to capture the unique Alta Lake & Mountain vistas. $2,680,000 (GST Exempt)

Thoughtfully designed to have an open concept with the functionality required for a big family with friends. With its 2 storey floor-to-ceiling windows the mountain view floods into the home with an abundance of natural light. $5,690,000

Situated on a private cul de sac, this newly constructed 3,669 sq ft home has 4 bedrooms plus a 2 bedroom suite. Made for entertaining and relaxing this is your perfect Whistler getaway. $2,988,000

Jody Wright

Kathy White

Ruby Jiang *prec

Allie Smith

1503-3050 Hillcrest Drive

3108 Hillcrest Lane

604-935-4680

3807 Sunridge Place

604-616-6933

9088 Corduroy Run Court

778-834-2002

604-698-7024

CYPRESS PLACE

PEMBERTON

EVA LAKE VILLAGE, NORDIC ESTATES

BRACKENDALE, SQUAMISH

This opulent, brand new, custom built home is situated on the 5th hole of Nicklaus North Golf Course. Featuring 4 bedroom plus a 1 bedroom suite, and expansive decks on both levels of the home. Nightly rentals allowed! $6,490,000

This 3rd floor, 1 bdrm and den condo, has a solarium off the master bedroom, overheight ceilings and an open floorplan that offers a spacious and inviting living space. Whirlpool appliances, LED lighting, central location, and underground parking. $399,000

Eva Lake Village is a conveniently located complex within the Nordic Estates neighbourhood that is occupied by employees or retirees of Whistler and as a result offers a wonderful feeling of community. $499,000

On apx. 1/4 acre on Dryden Creek you’ll find this 3,150 sf ‘Timber Kings’ home. Outside: lush gardens, basalt columns, sauna cabin, whirlpool spa & workshop.

Inside: 3 beds, family room/4th bedroom + office, 3 baths & 2-car garage. NEW PRICE: $1,639,000

Carleigh Hofman

Nick Swinburne *prec

Maggi Thornhill *prec

Katherine Currall

8044 Cypress Place

309-7445 Frontier Street

604-805-5358

31-2230 Eva Lake Road

604-932-8899

604-905-8199

41496 Meadow Ave

604-966-1364

NORTHYARDS, SQUAMISH

PEMBERTON

PEMBERTON

SQUAMISH

4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1 car garage + carport! Centrally located nearby parks, river, and breweries!

Renovated bathrooms + kitchen 2017! Huge master ensuite and walk in closet! $615,000

Move in ready! Spacious 3 bed 2.5 bath townhouse with Garage in central Pemberton. End unit, private garden area with partial views. Great value family home! $579,000

Custom post & beam home, 4.5 bed/4.5 bath & 1 bed rev. Suite on 10 acres. 5 Stall barn, tack room & gust studio, fenced paddocks. Ideal for horse boarding, B&B, hobby or micro farm and only 5 min to Village. $2,242,000

The perfect family home awaits! ‘Rivers Walk’ Townhouse in Brackendale. Modern 3.5 Bed/ 3 Bath/ 2,350sf. Open concept living featuring 2 living areas. Dbl garage, patio, hot tub & outdoor dining.

Greenspace & Mountain views. $799,900

Jake Breuer

Peter Lalor

Brigitta Fuess

Rachel Edwards

10-39752 Government Rd

37-7408 Cottonwood Street

604-698-7259

7334 Clover Road

604-902-3309

48-40632 Government Road

604-932-0751

Whistler Village Shop

Whistler Creekside Shop

Squamish Station Shop

36-4314 Main Street · Whistler BC V0N 1B4 · Phone +1 604-932-1875

325-2063 Lake Placid Road · Whistler BC V0N 1B2 · Phone +1 604-932-1875

150-1200 Hunter Place · Squamish BC V8B 0G8 · Phone +1 778-733-0611

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604-966-4200

#2 - 2101 Whistler Road

$599,000

Freshly renovated 1.5 bedroom townhome! This stunning property is turn key and move in ready. Good times await as you are only a 5 minute walk to the Creekside Gondola and all amenities. Featuring new floors, new carpets, updated bathroom, new kitchen, new appliances, and fresh paint throughout, this property checks all the boxes!

Josh Crane

1.5

604.902.6106

1357 Greenwood Street

$1,349,000

Black Tusk

$648,000

#212 - 1025 Legacy Way

$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

1531 Highway 99

$975,000

604.935.9171

#3I - 2300 Nordic Drive

2

$195,000

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.

Near Village of Pemberton this rare 2.5 acre property is the ideal hobby farm opportunity within a comfortable walking distance to Village and schools. Existing outbuildings provide storage for tack and feed as well as equipment/tools. Other structures provide shelter for horses and other farm animals. 2 level with 2 bedrooms up and 2 down.

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.

Matt Kusiak

Michael d’Artois

Mike Nauss

5

604.935.0762

Lot 1 Heather Jean Properties

$1,150,000

604.905.9337

#3 - 2134 Sarajevo Drive

5

$525,000

Unique property opportunity in Lillooet Lake’s gated community, Heather Jean properties. This is a 4045 sq ft 7 bedroom home over two levels on 1.89 acres, with truly spectacular lake and mountain views from huge sundeck. Heating options include two woodstoves, two fireplaces and a forced air system with heat pump for AC purposes.

Enjoy lots of natural light and serenity in this renovated Gondola Village unit with vaulted ceilings backing onto the forest, and mountain views from the bedroom. Move-in ready, with newer windows and tasteful upgrades to the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, the new owner can enjoy the unit as a full time residence, weekend getaway, or chic little airbnb cabin.

Patrick Saintsbury

Richard Grenfell

7

604.935.9114

6471 Balsam Way

$2,599,000

1

604.902.4260

2300 Brandywine Way

$1,599,000

604.932.9586

#44 - 4652 Blackcomb Way

4

$1,850,000

Relax, rejuvenate and enjoy this home away from home – 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 sundecks, open planning living/dining/kitchen area with vaulted ceilings, woodburning fireplace, private garage, lots of storage and beautiful, private treed outlook. It also features a new electric furnace with new baseboard heaters and Nest thermostats.

Sally Warner*

604.905.6326

7294 Clover Road

3

$3,995,000

This lovely home has 4 bedrooms, large family room and office in addition to the main living/dining room. The yard offers privacy with lots of room to play and garden, is fully irrigated & backs on to green space and a gently flowing creek. Heated floors in the bathrooms, entrance and Kitchen adds another layer of comfort.

Wonderfully secluded duplex backing onto greenbelt of Whistler Mtn. Tucked away but minutes to Creekside lift and shopping. The home has a 4 bdrm 2 bthrm main and access to the 2 bdrm 1 bthrm suite. Many upgrades completed. Huge lower parking area that could have a garage. Enjoy the privacy and quiet of your hot tub.

Rare opportunity to own 81.6 acres, 30 minutes from Vail Resort’s Whistler Blackcomb, world renowned ski & Summer paradise. The property is nestled at the foot of the majestic Mt. Currie in the beautiful Pemberton valley, surrounded by spectacular farm land, trees and sweeping views of the mountains.

Sherry Baker

Ted Morden

Ursula Morel

604.932.1315

5

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