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46 Turning the page Libraries in Whistler and beyond adapt to the shifting needs of an evolving society. - By Brandon Barrett
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fronts on what Mayor Jack Crompton calls the “No. 1 priority” at municipal
Cathy Zeglinski earns victory at UCI Mountain Bike Masters World
hall: housing.
Championships at Mont Ste. Anne, Que.
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Three of the Sea to Sky
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riding’s candidates report back on the biggest local election issues. The
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Liberal and NDP candidates, meanwhile, are still to be revealed.
exhibit yet, a retrospective on the defining years of Emily Carr’s career.
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Famer Papa J of Sly and the Family Stone waxes poetic on 50 years of
the Pemberton Wilderness Association.
feeling the funk.
COVER The Whistler Public Library’s mission is to “inspire wonder,” which in turn inspired this illustration. This feature story is a good reminder of the amazing, relevant, forward-thinking (and free) resource that our local library really is. - By Claire Ryan 4 AUGUST 29, 2019
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THIS WEEK IN PIQUE
Opinion & Columns 08 OPENING REMARKS Labour Day is upon us, but that doesn’t mean summer is over just yet.
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There’s some solid evidence to suggest you should sneak in as many remote hikes as you can before the snow flies.
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10 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letter writers this week weigh in Whistler’s topless march and
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e-bikes on the Valley Trail. Meanwhile, the Whistler Waldorf School Society is grateful for the community’s support.
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13 PIQUE’N YER INTEREST A love letter to the Whistler Public Library, which celebrated its 33rd anniversary last week.
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MAXED OUT Our columnist Max heads back to his newly (sort of) resurrected inbox to answer
some snarky and sincere reader feedback.
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44 SCIENCE MATTERS Captive breeding programs can help animals after their habitat has been
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45 RANGE ROVER Columnist Leslie Anthony recounts the enlightening eight-day rafting trip he took
destroyed—but it’s not as simple as you might think. This week’s column looks into its consequences, too.
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across the Chilcotin Plateau last September.
56 TRAVEL Are you a fan of bubbly? Join writer Virginia Aulin on her trip to northern France in search of the world’s best champagne.
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Lifestyle & Arts
70 FORK IN THE ROAD Peter Piper might have picked a peck of pickled peppers, but this week Glenda Bartosh makes the case for pickling… well, pretty much everything.
72 EPICURIOUS Food and beverage writer Brandon Barrett gets to the bottom of the craft beer industry’s booming haze craze.
78 NOTES FROM THE BACK ROW This week, Feet Banks argues that the dog days of summer can lead to some fun—if not entirely excellent—films. Sharks, good boys, and a couple of TV selections await.
80 MUSEUM MUSINGS The late Jacquie Pope had some pretty great-sounding summers at Alta Lake. Her sunny legacy lives on through a special sign that recently found its way to the museum.
84 PIQUECAL Catch the last Whistler Film Festival Cinema Series outdoor film in Creekside on Monday. Bohemian Rhapsody, the 2018 Academy Award-winning film, will be screening under the stars.
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OPENING REMARKS
Take a hike, Labour Day— summer isn’t over yet I TEND TO GO a little crazy in the summer. My mania is based on basic math: the alpine is clear of snow for three months (maybe three-and-a-half on what skiers and snowboarders might call a bad year). That adds up to approximately 15 weekends. Now factor in work obligations, wedding invitations, holidays back home and you’re left with 10—10 lousy weekends to get up in the alpine to run, hike, and backcountry camp.
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With a total of 52 weekends in a year that means I have around 19 per cent of my annual weekends to do what I love best. And so I refuse to waste even a single one. Summer is short! Life is short! Climb that mountain, jump in that lake, bag that peak, run that race.
Hutchinson’s Sweat Science column in Outside, which is where I found out about it), “Levels of Nature and Stress Response” essentially found that while all types of interactions with nature can reduce stress, the most effective setting is untouched, natural wilderness. Researchers compared three sites: a wilderness-type setting, a municipal park, and a local fitness and recreation facility. A total of 105 visitors to each of the sites gave a saliva sample before and after their visit to test for changes in the stress hormones cortisol and alpha amylase. They were also given a “perceived stress questionnaire” measuring four factors related to stress: worries, tension, joy, and demands. The results? Visitors to the most natural setting saw the highest levels of stress reduction measured by decreased levels of cortisol, demands, worries, and an increased level of joy. Those who visited the park saw just three indicators of reduced stress— reduced level of demands, worries, and
Study or no study, I can promise you that time in the forest, away from your phone, will almost instantly melt away your stress. Sure, I’m a touch burned out come Labour Day, but those memories of watching the sun sink behind the mountain peaks as every fibre of my puffy-coat-swaddled body relaxes will sustain me through the cold, dark winter days. A study released earlier this summer proves I’m not entirely insane. Published in the journal Behavioural Science (and highlighted in Alex
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increased level of joys. The rec facility, meanwhile, saw only decreased levels of demands and worries. “This study adds to the growing corpus of literature that suggests a beneficial effect on reducing levels of stress and that the greater the level of nature the more pronounced the potential benefit is,” it concludes. So what does that mean in Whistler?
Well, if you’ve been lounging in Rainbow Park every hot day (which, frankly, also sounds pretty great), you might feel less stressed, but you’d feel even better had you hiked up Rainbow Mountain into the pristine alpine, and away from all the volleyball players, Frisbee tossers, and loud picnickers. Over the last few months, many people have told me about the hikes on their to-do list and how they wish they had crossed off more of them this summer. To that I say, there’s still time! Stop waiting for the perfect weather, hiking buddy, or level of fitness. (Gore-Tex and a callout on your Facebook will solve most of those.) We are so lucky to live in a place that offers a range of hikes for all abilities and comfort levels. (I’m far from an expert, but if you’re stumped, email me. I love nothing more than talking ad nauseam, erm, passionately about our amazing trails—just promise you’ll pack the 10 essentials, plan ahead, and not be one of the jerks who leaves trash behind. And please, for the love of God, don’t leave bits of toilet paper on the trail). Study or no study, I can promise you that time in the forest, away from your phone, will almost instantly melt away your stress. Of course, the same is true in winter, but it’s not quite as easy to access the remote areas you can visit in the summer months. You need expensive gear, avalanche training, and a tolerance for cold weather. While skiing and snowboarding on Whistler Blackcomb terrain might help combat your stress, it likely falls more into the “municipal park” category examined in the study than the untouched wilderness level. By my calculations, we have six to seven weekends left for easy alpine access, Whistler—let’s make it count. ■
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
E-Bikes can co-exist on Valley Trail I would like to offer an alternative opinion to the recent column by Joel Barde (“The Valley Trail is for everybody—but not e-bikes,” Pique, July 11) and subsequent negative opinions on Class 1 e-bikes being allowed on the Whistler valley trail system. As a family with two young children, we have been using this network year round, (studded tires in the winter) with a cargo e-bike. We have had nothing but positive interactions with trail users of all ages and abilities. Frequent comments and questions revolve around the ability to haul lots of cargo and where bikes can be purchased rather than criticism or disdain for our presence on the Valley Trail. We maintain a reasonable speed, alert other users with a bell, and use basic trail etiquette. The original column by Joel Barde was unfortunately simple fear mongering based on his assumed risks rather than empirical evidence. Even positive change can sometimes be uncomfortable. The RMOW has done a great job of progressively managing this change to best accommodate all users of the Valley Trail system. By educating e-bike rental companies and private users on appropriate trail etiquette, we as a community can all share this incredible resource.
As a family, being able to access the Valley Trail system with our Class 1 cargo e-bike has allowed us to significantly reduce our motor vehicle use, free up a parking spot in the village, and provide a healthy, stress-free way of moving around in our community. I am certain we can all get along on our Valley Trail system. Chris Williamson // Whistler
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thank the Province of British Columbia, the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, the Resort Municipality of Whistler and the Community Foundation of Whistler for helping to fund the creation of 16 new and critically needed childcare spaces in our community. In addition, the school would like to acknowledge the ongoing support of MLA Jordan Sturdy, WCSS executive director Jackie Dickinson and Roger Weetman of the RMOW. Their letters of support helped strengthen the Whistler Waldorf School’s provincial grant application allowing us the opportunity to
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Topless march in poor taste I’m reaching out to protest the topless march that took place in Whistler Village last Sunday, Aug. 25. Whistler is a family-friendly venue and this type of display is not appropriate for the local families or unsuspecting visitors. This group’s mandate for gender equality is flawed as flaunting their nakedness will only serve to encourage sexualizing women
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operate the new childcare centre. Gratitude also goes out to the Sea to Sky Community Services Society for their patience and flexibility as the facility leaseholder. A final thank you to the many individuals who supported this important initiative by giving generously at the Whistler Waldorf School fundraising gala held this past June. Through the generous efforts of all the above, the Whistler Waldorf School is excited to expand its early childhood programming. Whistler Waldorf’s licensed group childcare program encourages the development of social skills through creative play, enriching stories and ample time in nature. The new program will be located in Spring Creek and is projected to open in late autumn. For more information about this new program, please feel free to whistlerwaldorf.com or contact admissions@whistlerwaldorf.com. Thank you all for supporting our local children and their families. Rubeena Sandhu // Director of Education Whistler Waldorf School
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 9100 CORDUROY RUN COURT and disrespect/disregard for their bodies and not in any regard make them gender equal to men as they claim. This is totally different from their reference to women getting the vote in 1920 (in Pique’s story “Topless march planned for Whistler,� Aug. 22.) By the way, I don’t believe I have ever seen a topless man walking around Whistler, so much for equality. There is already too much pressure on young women and blatant disregard for their rights to privacy. Young teens/preteens are very vulnerable at that age, especially young males and their expectations from the girls at school. “Hey, it must be OK because it was allowed publicly in Whistler.� There are so many youth in Whistler and protecting their innocence should be of more value to the decision-makers of this type of event. Pornography addiction can start at an early age, so can promiscuity and teen pregnancy. Really? Holding it in the middle of Sunday afternoon and starting at close proximity and in clear view of the children’s playground? What are they thinking? I hope we have a voice to stop this from returning so we don’t have to endure it for the next 10 years as Vancouver has.
Ask yourself if you would want your mother, sister, wife or daughter in this march and if the answer is “No,� you can be sure it’s just not morally right. If it can’t be stopped because of the court ruling that it’s not actually indecent exposure (who are they kidding), perhaps there can be another way. I would appreciate your support by adding your voice and support for keeping common decency and good moral values of top priority and not those of questionable intent. Gail McKellar // Pemberton
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A love letter to the library A FEW WEEKS AGO, Nadine White got an email from a faithful patron of the Whistler Public Library (WPL). He told the public services librarian how, living in one of the wealthiest resorts in North America, he sometimes found himself “disgruntled by all these big mansions in Whistler and the life that you’re never going to live.”
BY BRANDON BARRETT But sitting in the WPL’s spacious “living room” last winter, watching a dusting of snow gently fall to the ground, he had an epiphany: “This is what it would be like to sit in one of those houses, and I get to experience it and everyone here gets to experience it,” White recalls him saying. In his influential 1989 book, The Great Good Place, sociologist Ray Oldenburg stressed the importance of “the third place” to a society. After the home and workplace, we, being the social creatures we are, yearn for another environment where we can connect with each other and create community. Oldenburg argues that the third place is essential to a thriving society, promoting democracy, civic engagement and a sense of place.
In the endless merry-go-round of a bustling ski town, that sense of connection can be hard to find. Friends come and go with the seasons, family is often miles away, and the typical stresses of resort life can leave one feeling isolated, even alienated from their surroundings. I could certainly relate to those feelings when I first arrived in Whistler, some seven years ago. As I’ve written in
But within that isolation, I found a refuge at the library. I still remember the awe I felt the first time I walked through the sliding doors of 4329 Main St., surprised that a sports town not exactly known for its thriving arts scene would be home to such a large and welcoming library. I spent hours there scribbling in my notebook, perusing the shelves, and taking in an event here and there. Over time, it started to feel like home
WPL is, in many ways, at the forefront of what public libraries are doing in this country.
this space before, I didn’t, and still don’t quite fit the stereotypical mould of the average outdoorsy Whistlerite, eschewing bikes and boards for books and theatre. (I am not very cool.) I spent the first year or so here in a sort of self-pitying fog, blaming Whistler for my gnawing loneliness instead of my unwillingness to take advantage of the many wonderful things and people this community has to offer.
in a town where I didn’t have one. I don’t think I truly understood this at the time, but looking back, I realize it was through the sense of place I had developed at the library that inspired me to find that same feeling elsewhere in the community. It’s sometimes easy to forget that Whistler isn’t a haven for everyone who lands here. We constantly hear about the positive aspects of Whistler life, the epic pow days, the breathtaking scenery, the
thriving nightlife. We’re less likely to hear from those who don’t quite fit into this unique place. After all, nobody wants to rain on paradise. That’s what makes a place like WPL so valuable. I already had a deep appreciation for the library before writing this week’s cover feature (see page 46), but after speaking with the lovely and thoughtful staff at WPL for my story, it really hit home just how fortunate we are to have a place like this here. WPL is, in many ways, at the forefront of what public libraries are doing in this country. It was one of the first libraries in Canada to end late fines, has fully embraced emerging technologies in the plans for its upcoming Wonder Lab, and regularly puts on events that get at the heart of what this community is about. (Here is where I shout out the force of nature that is Jeanette Bruce, who has almost singlehandedly transformed WPL’s programming to reflect the many divergent elements of this community. I mean, it takes a certain kind of genius to come up with the idea of hosting after-hours laser tag amidst the library shelves. Pew, pew!) I hope this week’s feature reiterated WPL’s importance to the resort. Try as I may in these column inches, I could never fully describe its importance to me. Long live the library! n
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…as much as they want the right to roam, the rights of the taxpayers and property owners need to be respected as well. I have seen firsthand some of the human waste issues that have come with van dwellers unfortunately.
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Work underway on several housing fronts HOUSING REMAINS ‘NO. 1 PRIORITY’ AT MUNICIPAL HALL, MAYOR SAYS
BY BRADEN DUPUIS AS THE DOG DAYS of summer shift into fall, there is movement on several fronts in regards to housing in Whistler— but much of the heavy lifting still lies ahead. Open houses were held for two privatedeveloper employee-housing projects on Aug. 19 and 20, followed by a Whistler Housing Authority (WHA) information session on Aug. 22. A “permission to proceed” for a 200bed Whistler Blackcomb (WB) staff housing building is expected to come to council on Sept. 3, while an update on Cheakamus Crossing Phase 2 will be considered later this fall. Meanwhile, three new WHA buildings are still under construction. “It’s fair to say we all wake up with housing at the front of our minds nowadays,” said Mayor Jack Crompton. “Housing is our No. 1 priority.”
BUILDING BLOCKS A new seniors’ housing
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IF YOU BUILD IT… From Crompton’s point of view, housing isn’t something the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) “fixes,” but rather a priority it remains committed to. “The WHA is globally recognized for its innovative work, but I don’t see a
all demographics and needs—will go a long way to easing the pain. “The impact of WB dormitories is significant. A new 200 beds will make a big dent in our housing challenge,” Crompton said. And as for Cheakamus Phase 2—
“We enter dangerous water when we imagine we’ve fixed it.” - JACK CROMPTON
day where we will close the doors and say ‘mission accomplished.’ We enter dangerous water when we imagine we’ve fixed it. Markets are constantly changing. Communities are constantly changing,” Crompton said. “Whistler has a long history of datadriven decision-making [in] the evolution of our housing program. As long as I have a say, we will remain focused on how our housing market is changing and how we should respond.” That said, the municipality knows that building more housing—and creating a smooth-flowing “housing continuum” for
which the mayor highlighted as one of his priorities before last year’s election—the Whistler 2020 Development Corp is poised to bring its business plan to council this fall, Crompton said. “[It] looks at development timelines [and] funding models,” he said. “At this point, the WDC board is focusing the lion’s share of their time on servicing, engineering and architectural.” Meanwhile, two new WHA builds are still slated to open this year: 1020 Legacy Way in Cheakamus (24 units and 53 employee beds, with occupancy slated for November 2019) and 8350 Bear Paw Trail in
Rainbow (20 units and 39 employee beds for seniors, December 2019). A third, 1330 Cloudburst Dr. in Cheakamus (45 units and 103 employee beds) is slated for occupancy in 2021.
PRIVATE DEVELOPER EMPLOYEE HOUSING PROJECTS Work is still underway on one of the more contentious recommendations of the Mayor’s Task Force on Resident Housing as well: employee-housing projects from private developers. Council greenlit further review of two private developer employee-housing projects in February—1315 Cloudburst Dr., a proposal from Whistler Sport Legacies for 57 apartments and 52 bed units, and 2028 Rob Boyd Way, a proposal from the Whistler Mountain Ski Club for two shared apartments (or one dorm) and eight bed units—both of which recently held sparselyattended community information sessions. Both projects are expected to come back to council for rezoning this fall. When the community will hear more about the others (which have proved more contentious) remains anyone’s guess. Though council updated the guidelines
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for such projects on March 26 in an effort to provide more flexibility for developers (see Pique, April 1), there is no indication of when—or if—the projects will be back before council. The most contentious by far is 2077 Garibaldi Way (48 apartments, 144 bed units), which has garnered a small mountain of opposition letters from the Nordic neighbourhood in particular. While the RMOW had not received any new or revised materials from the applicants as of last month, the proponents say they have not backed away. “We are looking for opportunities to better align the project with the neighbourhood under the new guidelines,” said proponent Dave Brownlie, in a text message. The project on 7104 Nancy Greene Dr. in White Gold (59 apartments, 177 bed units) has also received some pushback from neighbours, though nowhere near the extent of 2077 Garibaldi Way. Proponent Rod Nadeau of Vidorra Developments said his team had a site meeting on Aug. 22. “We had a good meeting today and submitted a new building design,” Nadeau said in an email. “We are now waiting for comments before we can proceed with any more work on our side.” The fifth and final project—8975 Highway 99 (99 apartments and 48 dorm beds, 339 bed units)—appears to be stalled out. Last year, council approved consideration of the site under the condition that the proponents get assurance from the province that highway access would be allowed, which it did not get. Requests for an update to proponent Orr Development were not returned before Pique’s deadline.
ADMINISTRATIVE ANSWERS? Meanwhile, work on other Mayor’s Task
Force recommendations has also carried on behind the scenes. Information sessions on WHA’s new guidelines (see Pique, July 25) were held on Aug. 22, and were well attended by seniors and other members of the community. “It’s quite an adjustment for seniors from what we had previously, but generally speaking I think they’re accepting,” said Michael d’Artois, the Mature Action Community’s (MAC) designated seniors housing rep on the WHA board. “We’re not disappointed with what’s coming out here, because Whistler has to address this housing issue.” MAC has a “very good relationship” with the RMOW, and d’Artois believes there will be room for conversation around the guidelines. “It’s a long conversation, and I’ve had feedback from several seniors in the community already wondering how they’re going to make this work,” he said. “We’ll see how it flushes out, and I think the next two to three months is really going to tell the tale.” The RMOW is also taking a more proactive approach on enforcing illegal nightly rentals, issuing 41 tickets ($500 each) as of June 25, compared to 30 in total in 2018. “The outcome of the Mayor’s Task Force is that there is a multitude of fronts we were going to approach on addressing the housing challenges, and there wasn’t one solution that [was] the silver bullet— some of them, you try things on, and they’re successful to a degree, but they’re not the complete answer,” said chief administrative officer Mike Furey. “We’re continuing to do lots of research and data analysis to understand the demand, and understand where [and] how we deliver the most housing for the community in the most affordable and effective manner possible.” Find more at www.whistler.ca/housing. n
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Whistler Blackcomb to get new COO Q&A WITH OUTGOING COO PETE SONNTAG
BY BRADEN DUPUIS AFTER TWO YEARS as Whistler Blackcomb’s (WB) Chief Operating Officer, Pete Sonntag is moving on. On Aug. 23, Vail Resorts announced that Sonntag is moving to Broomfield, Colo., where he will oversee WB and Stevens Pass, as well as Vail Resorts’ three resorts in Lake Tahoe and three resorts in Australia. Geoff Buchheister, currently general manager of Keystone Resort, will become the new COO of Whistler Blackcomb. Pique caught up with Sonntag and WB’s communications director Marc Riddell to discuss Sonntag’s two years in Whistler and where the resort goes from here. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. What are your highlights from your two years in Whistler? PETE SONNTAG: I really look back fondly on my time here, even though it was relatively short,
and in terms of highlights, for me it starts and ends with relationships, and building a relationship with, first of all, the team here … my team I grew incredibly fond of over my time here, and understand why WB is recognized as among, if not the greatest mountain resort the world. It’s the people. The relationship that I was able to build with the community is also something that I’m really proud of. I know I came in under some difficult circumstances, being the face of Vail Resorts, and a lot of unknowns that came with that, and I really worked to put a face and a person with that. What have you learned about Whistler? What are you taking with you back to Broomfield? I take a lot, and it’s not lost on me that I’ve been asked to join the executive committee of our company … that’s the group that decides the future of the company, and to be a part of that, I’m so honoured to do that, but I also know I was asked to do that specifically because of the background that I bring to that role … I have experience in Colorado, I
ON THE MOVE Whistler Blackcomb COO Pete Sonntag is heading to Broomfield, Colo., to take a bigger role with Vail Resorts after two years in Whistler. PHOTO SUBMITTED
have experience in Tahoe, and now I bring this amazing experience from the past two years at Whistler. All of that, I think … that’s made me who I am, and something that I’m really excited to bring forward as our company figures out where it’s going in the future. How will you advocate for Whistler in your new role?
great things, and I see that, and I have a deep familiarity with the projects that we’re talking about … [and] just the issues that we deal with. So for me to be able to take that voice to the executive committee and really help guide our decisions in a direction that’s good for WB, I think is something that I get excited about, and I would say we’re the flagship of Vail Resorts, and so when things go well here, things go well for our company, and that’s my job, is to see that things go well here.
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We hear a lot of discussions about those deals and commitments, and people in the community are curious. Are you able to tell us any specifics?
How well do you know incoming COO Geoff Buchheister? What does he bring to the table? Geoff is going to be awesome, I’ve gotten to know him over the … maybe five years now that he’s been with the company, and he was at Park City when we acquired Park City, he stuck it out through that transition, and he’s really blossomed as one of the great emerging leaders of our company. He’s a great guy, he’s outgoing, he’s fun, he’s easy to talk to, he’s very sharp, and he is a ripping skier. I am very confident he will fit in culturally really well. He’s passionate about what he does, and I think it’s a great fit, and I’m really excited to see him start in this new role. I think he’ll be starting by Oct. 1, but he’ll certainly be up for visits prior to that to get familiar with the landscape. There’s still a lot of discussion about growth management in Whistler. Is that a message you’re going to be taking to the executive committee? Yeah, I mean, the message is, it doesn’t change … we know that we can’t do what we do without the support of the community that we do it in. I mean, we’re all intertwined, we all rely on each other, and so that’s, again, where the relationships come in. We need alignment among all
No. I can’t. There has been some discussion online recently about WB’s plans for South Base and potential First Nations involvement there. Can you tell us anything about the plans for South Base? MARC RIDDELL: There [are] no plans. It’s a part of our [60-year Master Development Agreement], it has been for a long time, but right now there [are] no plans or process in place to move forward with that. It seems to be like it’s a fixation in terms of the gossip out there, but that’s certainly not on our top priority list right now.
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stakeholders in order to move forward, and that’s something that I’ve tried to focus on here, and something that I think is important to bring forward to the executive committee as well. Can you offer any insight into WB’s relationship with First Nations, and where we stand now? There were a lot of commitments made
prior to my arrival, and what we’ve done is we are actually fulfilling our commitments, and trying to go above and beyond and exceed where we can, and really, it’s not about a piece of paper, it’s not about, ‘we agreed to this or that,’ it’s about knowing what the right thing to do is, and then going all in on doing the right thing, and I feel like that’s the approach that we’ve taken, and it’s been awesome to see that play out.
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Teachers continue collective bargaining with province CLASS SIZE AND COMPOSITION ARE FOREMOST SAYS SEA TO SKY TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
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WITH SCHOOL SET to start next week, the union representing B.C. teachers is still hard at work negotiating a deal with the province that will cover B.C.’s public-school teachers. And according to April Lowe, president of the Sea to Sky Teachers’ Association (SSTA), the major fight revolves around class size and composition. “Our major concern is classroom conditions—class-size composition and specialist-teacher ratio,” said Lowe. “We’re all very, very, very hopeful that an agreement will be made … through this mediation process.” The B.C. Teachers Federation (BCTF), which represents the province’s 41,000 public-school teachers, has been negotiating with the B.C. Public School Employers Association (BCPSEA), which represents the province’s 60 school boards, all week. A five-year agreement between the parties expired on June 30. Lowe said that as of now, public school teachers are not planning to strike. “Right now, no job action is planned, as the BCTF has not even authorized a strike vote. So any talk about strike at this point is really immature,” said Lowe. “We’re really focused on getting a deal through mediation.” Lowe said gains awarded to teachers in their 2016 Supreme Court victory against the B.C. Liberal government—in which class sizes were restored to 2002 levels— must be honoured. “What we gained with the Supreme Court win needs to be where the negotiations start,” said Lowe. “The BCTF would not want to see us take something less than what we won at the Supreme Court.” Lowe said that the SSTA would also like to see increases to what teachers are paid. “[B.C. has] the second-lowest starting wage in Canada, and the lowest in the Western provinces,” said Lowe. Lowe said that without increases, the Sea to Sky region may have challenges attracting qualified teachers in the future given its notoriously high cost of living. “Up until this point, we have not had a shortage of teachers,” said Lowe. “But I am constantly wondering about that given that it costs so much to live in the Sea to Sky.” Lowe said that the SSTA has already struck a “local agreement” with the local school district, the Sea to Sky School District (SD48), which can’t be ratified until the provincial agreement is complete. “It went really smoothly,” she said of negotiations. “That part of the process
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is complete, and [the contract is] sitting waiting for the provincial agreement. “It has not been ratified as of yet, because the provincial agreement has to come first.” In a statement to Pique, the BCPSEA declined comment, as negotiations are ongoing with the support of an appointed mediator. “The parties met with the assistance of the mediator on five dates in July and resumed meeting August 21-23, with further dates set to meet all this week,” reads the statement. “The mediator has requested—and BCPSEA is honouring—a media blackout while the mediation process is underway.” In a separate statement to Pique, Lisa McCullough, superintendent of SD48, said the district was pleased to have completed a successful round of negotiations with the SSTA last spring. “We are pleased to share that we collectively completed bargaining with our local Sea to Sky Teachers’ Association,” reads the statement. “Assuming the scope of what we are allowed to bargain at the district level doesn’t change, our local agreement will be fully ratified upon completion of the provincial level bargaining. “Should the scope for local consideration be expanded, we would return to the table for both parties to consider that language and its implications at that time. “With regards to the provincial matters and the bargaining at that level, we are looking forward to a positive result emerging from the mediation that is currently underway between the BCPSEA and the BCTF.” n
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SSISC responds to concerns over spraying near community garden ORGANIZATION USES HERBICIDE THAT’S ‘SUPER LOW IN TOXICITY’ IN A HIGHLY CONTROLLED MANNER: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BY JOEL BARDE THE SEA TO SKY Invasive Species Council (SSISC) is seeking to allay any concerns about the spraying it completed in the Cheakamus Crossing neighborhood last week. The organization treated an invasive species called spotted knapweed in Bayly Park on Tuesday, Aug. 20, leading to concerns from some local residents and gardeners. The Cheakamus Community Garden is located near the site that was sprayed. According to Clare Greenberg, executive director of the SSISC, the herbicide used, called Milestone, is one of the safest herbicides available. “It’s been approved by Health Canada and it’s gone through a rigorous process to go through that approval process,” said Greenberg. “It’s super low in toxicity. To put it in perspective, its toxicity is lower than that of table salt.” Greenberg added that SSISC workers
take precautions to ensure that herbicides are carefully applied. Workers don’t spray in windy conditions and calibrate spray equipment to minimize impact to surrounding areas, she explained. “We use very little herbicide, and we use it in a judicial, careful way,” said Greenberg. “We only use it when other methods of control are ineffective or not feasible for some reason.” The Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE), which runs the community garden, has come to the defense of the SSISC, sending out an email to members expressing confidence in the SSISC’s work. “We are not privy to management decisions made relating to overall park management, but are satisfied consideration was given by SSISC for distance of the treated area from the gardens, treatment method used (spot spraying), and wind speed at time of treatment to ensure there were no risk factors that would impact the gardens,” it reads. Greenberg added that the SSISC rarely uses herbicides, with 95 per cent of its invasive species control in 2018 done
manually within the Resort Municipality of Whistler boundary. That said, the organization felt that it was necessary to attack the spotted knapweed through spraying this year. “After years of hand-pulling spotted
“To put it in perspective, its toxicity is lower than that of table salt.” -CLARE GREENBERG
knapweed at some sites, including the Cheakamus site, we decided it would be prudent to provide a herbicide that would help control the seed bank,” said Greenberg. “Because once a seed bank is established it takes many, many years of hand pulling to control that site.” Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton
said he is confident in the SSISC’s decision-making. “Invasives are a real threat to biodiversity,” said Crompton. “I’m supportive of Sea to Sky Invasive Species’ work in our community.” Crompton added that he encourages the public to get involved with the SSISC, which operates a program that allows the public or businesses to adopt a section of the Valley Trail and rid it of invasive species. “I hope more people commit their time to help with the important work of the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council,” he said. “Programs like adopt-a-trail will be more effective with more hands.” In a follow up email, Greenberg said that the SSISC is currently discussing a volunteer program, in coordination with AWARE, that will focus on hand-pulling knapweed at Bayly Park. The program will likely be organized in coordination with Cheakamus Community Garden members and posted on the Cheakamus Crossing Facebook Group, she said. To learn more about the adopt-atrail program, check out www.ssisc.ca/ adoptatrail. n
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Federal Sea to Sky candidates hit the campaign trail STILL NO LIBERAL, NDP CANDIDATES AHEAD OF OCT. 21 ELECTION
BY BRADEN DUPUIS LESS THAN TWO months before the Oct. 21 federal election, two of Canada’s most prominent political parties have yet to field a candidate in the Sea to Sky. Though word on the street is that the Liberals have a replacement lined up to run in the stead of outgoing MP Pamela GoldsmithJones, no one from Goldsmith-Jones’ office or the riding association responded to repeated requests for information before Pique’s weekly deadline on Aug. 27. The NDP, meanwhile, have a potential candidate going through the vetting process, said riding association president Larry Koopman, but no timeline for when he or she might be confirmed. In their absence, the riding’s three confirmed candidates—the Conservative Party’s Gabrielle Loren, the Green Party’s Dana Taylor and the People’s Party’s Robert (Doug) Bebb—have been making tracks up and down the Sea to Sky. “Probably the most of my time has been spent door knocking and connecting
with various people in the constituency,” Loren said, noting that she’s spent time in Whistler, Pemberton and Squamish so far. “It’s amazing. It’s a great experience meeting people and just asking them what are some of their concerns, and the answers
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just vary from one extreme to the other, so that’s pretty cool.” Concerns from the constituents range from taxes in West Vancouver and healthcare on the Sunshine Coast to the environment and housing in Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton, Loren said. “A lot of people want something different—they don’t really like what’s going on right now. That seems to be, I want
to say, an undertone there,” she said. “They’re not really clear on what they want, though, I’ve got a lot of undecided [responses]. A lot of people are really hesitant, too, whether they’re hesitant to say which way they’re leaning, or they just really are undecided.” Bebb and Taylor have also been pounding the campaign trail, and had a brief, friendly encounter at Bowfest on Bowen Island on Aug. 24, where the two campaigns had tents set up for the community’s annual end-ofsummer festival. “I said, ‘You know, nothing personal, but I’m going to have to attack your policies,’” Bebb said. “And he says to me, ‘Well no, that’s OK, because I’m going to get on yours.’” It should come as no surprise that the two candidates are at odds; the People’s Party of Canada’s (PPC) official stance is that there is no scientific consensus that humans are causing climate change, while the Green Party policy maintains that “ambitious climate action is the only way forward.” Bebb knows that the PPC’s climate message may prove controversial at the various all-candidates debates planned for
the Sea to Sky. “I expect to get a bunch of attacks is what I expect to get,” he said. “But I can hold my own … public speaking is not something I normally do, but give and take in debate, I can handle that pretty well.” Bebb said that, as a fledgling party, the PPC has had to “do it all from scratch,” and his time was initially spent setting up IT for websites, managing contacts and “boring stuff like that,” but now that’s all taken care of, his calendar is filling up fast. The PPC candidate spent some time on the Sunshine Coast and met with outgoing MP Goldsmith-Jones at her Horseshoe Bay office before attending Bowfest on Bowen Island and flying to Ottawa for the PPC’s national convention. “I think we get a lot more support from people who are just too afraid to voice their political opinions,” Bebb said, of what he’s hearing from voters. “They’ll talk in private; they won’t talk in public, and this sort of climate of fear is what the PPC wants to eliminate by re-establishing the unfettered right to free speech in Canada.” Taylor has also been pounding the
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IN THE RUNNING The Sea to Sky’s three confirmed candidates for the Oct. 21 election: (from left) the Conservative Party’s Gabrielle Loren, the Green Party’s Dana Taylor and the People’s Party’s Robert (Doug) Bebb.
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On the flip side of that particular policy proposal, the PPC is offering the exact opposite: abolishing subsidies for green technology to allow private players to develop alternatives. “I do care for the Green Party a little bit, but I think they’re probably going to shoot themselves in the foot over this carbon dioxide matter. There’s two sides to the story that people aren’t hearing, and there’s really no emergency,” Bebb said.
But like Bebb, Taylor said he’s ready for the debate. “He said, ‘It’s nothing personal,’ or something to the effect, ‘but I’m going to be attacking your positions,’” he recalled of their friendly encounter on Bowen Island. “And I told him to fill his boots.” Read more about each candidate and their party platforms on their respective websites: www.votegabrielleloren.ca; www. bebb2019ppc.ca and www.danataylor.ca.
As we get closer to the Oct. 21 federal election, Pique is starting to plot out our local coverage of the campaign—and we want to hear from you about the issues you’d like to see covered locally. What are the burning questions you’d like to see answered by our local candidates? What are the issues you’d like to see covered in our riding? Email reporter Braden Dupuis at bdupuis@piquenewsmagazine.com. n
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School district grapples with high rates of vaping WHISTLER SECONDARY SCHOOL REMOVES STUDENT-BATHROOM DOORS AS PART OF STRATEGY TO DEAL WITH ISSUE
BY JOEL BARDE WITH YOUTH VAPING on the rise, the local school district and health authority is looking to get an important message out to teens: Don’t vape. “It might be less harmful than combustible cigarettes but it doesn’t mean it’s harmless,” said Dr. Geoff McKee, a medical health officer with Vancouver Coastal Health. That’s because vaping liquid—or, as the kids are calling it, “vape juice”—can contain higher concentrations of nicotine than regular cigarettes (in addition to other toxic chemicals). Moreover, nicotine can have a negative impact on the developing brain, added McKee. “It can cause irritability and some other physiological impacts that can potentially cause some problems for youth,” he said. While decades-long campaigns to curb smoking among high-school students has had success, some worry that the advent of e-cigarettes—which are generally considered far less harmful—could set things back. According to the McCreary Centre Society’s 2018 BC Adolescent Health Survey, the percentage of B.C. youth who had smoked
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tobacco in the previous 30 days was 26 per cent in 2008, compared to 18 per cent in 2018. McKee and others fear that the popularity of vaping could eat into that progress, as it creates nicotine addiction. “We do worry that with the increasing popularity of vaping—particularly vaping with nicotine—that we might reverse some of the trends that we saw with regards to tobacco smoking with youth,” said McKee. In May 2018, Canada implemented more permissive vaping policies, opening up the Canadian market for the largest vaping
manufacturers to openly sell and advertise their products. “[Companies] are creating new, interesting ways to vape that play into the culture around it,” said McKee, citing the example of Juul, a wildly popular e-cigarette that has been criticized for targeting youth. “While in the past there might be lower concentration of nicotine, products like Juul have developed higher-nicotine concentration products,” said McKee. School District 48 (SD48) has been grappling with how to discourage vaping
in Sea to Sky schools, said assistant superintendent Chris Nicholson It is facing vaping rates that are higher than the provincial average. According to the McCreary 2018 survey, 31 per cent of local teens (15 and up) reported having vaped in the past 30 days. That compares to a provincial average of 21 per cent. Last year—in an effort to stop bathroom vaping at Whistler Secondary School— school administrators removed the doors of the boys’ and girls’ washrooms, said Nicholson. Parents need to take a proactive approach when it comes to discussing vaping with their kids, he said. To help guide the conversations, Nicholson advised using a factsheet available on the school district’s website (sd48seatosky.org/parent-resources/). “Parents need to be very open and frank with their kids about what vaping is and what it isn’t,” he said, adding that school counsellors are equipped with resources to help students quit vaping, and that the product is strictly prohibited at SD48 schools. “For kids, it’s illegal, it’s not permitted,” he said. “We’re not in a position to provide places [to vape]. We don’t condone or support vaping among youth.” n
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RMOW comes back to the table with revised DES deal NEW DEAL OFFERS $5K REBATE TO CHEAKAMUS HOMEOWNERS PROVIDED 75% OF EACH RESPECTIVE STRATA SIGN WAIVER
BY BRANDON BARRETT THE RMOW HAS come back to the table with a new offer to help cover Cheakamus Crossing homeowners’ costs associated with the neighbourhood’s controversial heating system after residents rejected a previous iteration of the deal. The revised offer would make homeowners eligible for a $5,000 rebate as long as 75 per cent of a particular strata sign a waiver. The deadline to sign is Nov. 1. “I think this is an offer the people should embrace so that they can move on with the remediation of their systems,” said Tony Routley, the neighbourhood appointee to the Cheakamus Crossing DES Committee. “It’s as good as it gets.” The latest deal is the culmination of nearly five years of lobbying from the volunteer group, led by Routley, who worked to find a solution to the litany of technical issues some homeowners had. Touted by officials in the lead-up to the 2010 Winter Olympics as an energy-efficient and less-costly alternative to traditional heating, the DES has resulted in thousands of dollars in repairs for some owners. “This challenge has taken a lot of people’s time and energy over the last few years,” said Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton. “I hope this investment provides capacity for people to continue building our community.” Under the terms of the new deal, homeowners will be able to use the $5,000 as they see fit. The previous offer, which was rejected in January, put the onus on the neighbourhood’s five stratas to determine how the funds would be divvied up. It also required 100 per cent of a strata to agree to the deal in order for anyone to access the funds. The rebates will be covered by the $870,000 loan to municipal subsidiary and developer of the former Athletes’ Village, the Whistler 2020 Development Corporation (WDC), that was originally approved by Whistler’s outgoing mayor and council last September. Now, the 174 Cheakamus homeowners will have to decide whether to stay on the DES, or replace it with another heating system. “Straight up, this gives people the ability to move forward,” Routley said. “We should move forward with the remediation of our systems and really figure out exactly what it is we want to do. It could be different for each individual.” With two Whistler Housing Authority projects on the horizon in Cheakamus, Crompton said he is confident the DES will be an effective heating system for new residents. “We trust the work of the professionals
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building those developments,” he said. More than a decade after it was installed, there is still little consensus on what exactly led to the operational issues with the ambient heating system. A 2017 report commissioned by WDC stated that there does not “appear to be any widespread systemic issues with the DES or the individual home heating systems that are the result of installation or component failure,” although technicians did note the initial cleaning and start-up of the systems at the time of installation “may have been lacking.” Routley, who has gained considerable knowledge of the DES through his committee work, believes the issues were a combination of two factors: the hard water that flowed through the system and the incorrect combination of parts installed on the units. “It’s a complex system with a whole bunch of parts, and all those parts were not combined correctly to get the outcome that was promised,” he said. “You can also break that down into a water issue, because it’s high-mineral and caused damage to the systems, so we needed a different kind of heat exchanger because the one that was used was not good for high-mineral, hard water.” Although he’s satisfied with the latest deal, Routley said, looking back, “the one thing I’m unhappy about is that this took so long and was so difficult to convince [officials] that we had issues.” For Crompton, who has served on council since 2011, the biggest takeaway from the DES issue was that the municipality can “successfully have very straightforward and candour-filled discussions with our community,” he said. “This has not been an easy solution and we haven’t gotten here without a lot of candour and respect.” n
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RMOW installs new water bottle-filling stations in local parks AWARE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAILS PROJECT AS A ‘GREAT INITIATIVE’
BY JOEL BARDE AND MEGAN LALONDE THE RESORT Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is installing a suite of new water bottle-filling stations around the community in an effort to reduce the public’s reliance on single-use water bottles. This summer, a dozen new stations— which offer both traditional water fountain capabilities as well as the functionality to fill reusable water bottles—will be installed. “I think it’s a great initiative,” said Claire Ruddy, executive director of the Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE). “Installing more water fountains and filling stations helps to drive us away from using plastic water bottles. We are excited to hear that more of these [stations] are coming.” Residents and visitors will be able to find
the new stations at the following locations around Whistler: Whistler Olympic Plaza, Rebagliati Park, Village Square, near the Whistler Golf Course, Whistler Fitzsimmons Bike Park, Rainbow Park, Meadow Park, Lost Lake Park, Lakeside Park, and Bayly Park. “Anything we can do to encourage people to drink water from the tap or water fountains is better for people, the planet and our pocket books,” added Ruddy. Reusable water bottles are the obvious choice when you think about the waste produced by single-use bottles, said Ruddy. For one, plastic water bottles take more water to make than they “actually end up containing,” she said. “And then they have to be transported, using fuel, and producing greenhouse gas emissions. “And research has shown that the plastic produces micro toxins, which negatively impacts our health.” While a positive development, Whistler still has a long way to go to reach its zero-
WATER PARK The Resort Municipality of Whistler is installing a suite of new water bottle-filling stations in local parks to help the public cut back on single-use plastics. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE RMOW
waste goals: In 2018, approximately 36,000 metric tonnes of waste were generated in Whistler, including organics, recycling and landfill waste, according to an RMOW release. Of that, approximately 100 metric tonnes of plastic, containers and film was recycled at the Whistler Transfer Station—up from 98 metric tonnes in 2016, according to the RMOW. In order to substantially reduce waste in the community, it’s important to present alternatives for visitors and locals alike, said Ruddy. “When we look at the goal we have as a community—of becoming zero waste—that’s going to take looking at every item that is in our waste stream and evaluating if we need
it and if there is an alternative,” said Ruddy. “This is a perfect example where there is an alternative.” Ruddy thinks it’s conceivable that local businesses could eventually stop selling single-use bottles altogether. “I think, as a community, we can put alternatives in place, like fountains and water bottles in the hotels that people can use during their stay,” she said. “We can absolutely put alternatives in place that mean that [visitors] don’t need plastic bottled water.” To view a map of water stations that are currently up and running, as well as those slated for installation, visit whistler. ca/drinkingwater. n
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BY BRANDON BARRETT WHILE SPENDING the last year travelling the globe on the Enduro World Series, Brendon Edgar realized just how lucky he is. “I’ve been fairly fortunate in my life,” said the 34-year-old. “I spent last year racing world-cup mountain biking, so I travel the world and it almost seemed like this selfish endeavour. Now it’s time to give back.” Edgar and fellow Whistler native Kyle Cuthiell have been giving back in a big way since founding the boutique hat company SixHats Supply Co. earlier this year. What initially started as a passion project revolving around the pair’s love of custom snapbacks has evolved into much more; every hat sold provides clean drinking water to six people for an entire year. “We both have full-time jobs and we’re not in this to make money, so if we can use this project to carry our passion of making custom hats and help some people along the way, we thought, ‘Let’s just see what happens,’” Edgar explained. “It was kind of an experiment. Then we launched and started going, and it literally has not stopped. I can’t keep the product in stock.” Since launching in March, SixHats has donated a portion of every hat sale to provide clean drinking water for more than 4,400 people in the developing world. The company’s donations are in conjunction with non-profit The Thirst Project, which builds water infrastructure in India,
Uganda, Kenya, El Salvador and Eswatini. Edgar said the issue “just resonated with us” having grown up in a community with ready access to high-quality drinking water. “Travelling the world, you see that not everybody has a resource that is so easily available to us. You kind of take it for granted, especially living in Whistler; you turn the tap on and have some of the best drinking water in the world,” he noted. Currently, SixHats works with a thirdparty app called Pledgeling that connects companies with non-profits to partner with. Edgar’s hope is to eventually work directly with either The Thirst Project or development aid organization, Water.org, co-founded by Hollywood star Matt Damon. “We could be donating more if we were going direct,” Edgar said. “But it is going to take some investment on our end to set up the infrastructure in order to go direct. “If we can spend a bit of money to donate more and help more people, then that’s what we’ll do.” Edgar envisions a future where the company supports “hundreds of thousands” of people around the world. “The more places we can go with it, the more good we can do and the more impact we can have,” he said. “I don’t see it slowing down, to be honest. I see it growing for the foreseeable future.” SixHats has 16 different hat styles available, with toques, beanies and several other looks to be added to the product line in the coming weeks. To learn more, visit sixhats.ca. n
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Blackcomb Helicopters axes controversial element of heli-biking application PEMBERTON WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS CHANGE AND INCREASED REGULATION OF INDUSTRY
BY JOEL BARDE BLACKCOMB HELICOPTERS is altering a contentious heli-biking tenure application for the Pemberton Valley after significant public and stakeholder opposition. The company—which has been offering heli-biking in the Pemberton Valley for more than a decade—has decided to axe an element of its application that would have seen it build three trails in the Tenquille to Owl Lake Recreation Area (TOLRA). “We opted to remove the TOLRA from our application in the interest of the public,” explained Andy Meeker, base manager for Blackcomb Helicopters. “It seemed like the right thing to do from the input we received.” The decision comes as positive news to the Pemberton Wildlife Association (PWA), which manages the TOLRA on a volunteer basis under the guidance of a provincial recreation officer. It publicly opposed the TOLRA element of the proposal (See Pique, July 14, 2018, “Pemberton heli-biking proposal raises concerns”).
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“We have a good working relationship with Blackcomb Helicopters,” said PWA President Allen McEwan. “It’s no surprise to us that based on the negative feedback they got from last year’s application that they chose to voluntarily withdraw those trails that we were opposed to.”
“They’re doing their best, but are overwhelmed by the number of applications, and the number of entrepreneurs who just went out there without any form of license or tenure and just went ahead and did their thing.” That said, McEwan applauded the ministry for beginning to regulate
“It seemed like the right thing to do from the input we received.” - ANDY MEEKER
McEwan said that while he is pleased with the decision to change course, he also fears that another helicopter operator could make a similar application for the wilderness area. The TOLRA is already popular for commercial recreation companies, both in the summer and winter, said McEwan. “What it boils down to is tourism has expanded so rapidly that the regulating agency—that being the [Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development] in Squamish—has not had a chance to keep a handle on it,” said McEwan.
commercial heli-biking in a more substantial way. Blackcomb Helicopters is currently in the process of applying for a commercial permit for the area, while it awaits approval for its larger tenure application. “Things are changing. The province wants all commercial activity to be regulated,” said Meeker. “It’s just a process we are going through with the province to establish some proper regulations in the sport.” According to Meeker, the company plans to transition its heli-biking away from Mount Barbour once its tenure application is approved.
That would mean significant investments in building first-in-class mountain biking trails over the remainder of its potential tenure, which includes Rutherford Ridge, Mackenzie Ridge, and Ipsoot Mountain. And while Blackcomb Helicopters has won the approval of the PWA, it still faces some opposition, with Village of Pemberton (VOP) council passing a resolution not to support the Blackcomb Helicopter tenure application during a July 2018 council meeting. At the time, council voiced concern about increased air traffic, disruption to sensitive ecosystems and wildlife and added noise as reasons to oppose the proposal. “It’s a high level of activity that could have impacts to wildlife as well as disruption to the folks that live down there,” said VOP Mayor Mike Richman. (VOP council has not commented on the changed proposal.) With mountain biking growing in popularity, Meeker said that the company would like to build its heli-biking operation, which remains a relatively small part of its overall business. Axing the TOLRA from the application and focussing on appropriate areas is simply the right way forward, he said. “We’re a local based company and we have to respond to our local stakeholders,” said Meeker. n
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Lil’wat Nation says ‘no’ to unsanctioned parties ORGANIZERS OF THE IMPACT FESTIVAL RELOCATE PARTY TO KAMLOOPS AFTER OFFICIALS WARN THEY WOULD BE TRESPASSING
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Pemberton Secondary Students to build a home NEW SCHOOL-DISTRICT PROGRAM GIVES STUDENTS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN MULTIPLE TRADES
BY JOEL BARDE A NEW PROGRAM run out of Pemberton Secondary School could be the ticket for students looking to explore various construction trades as career options. In spring 2020, School District 48 (SD48) will build a new home on a lot adjacent to the school. Yet instead of hiring a firm to build it, the school district has decided to take a different approach. “Rather than just hiring a construction company, we thought, ‘Well, what a great opportunity to provide a purposeful, authentic, hands-on learning opportunity for our students,” explained SD48 sssistant superintendent Chris Nicholson. “We are looking to attract a cohort of kids who are interested in gaining realworld experience in the house-construction industry, while at the same time offering a core academic approach.” The program is open to Grade 11 and 12 students, with students studying core curriculum in the fall and winter before
would look to reinvest that into another lot we have,” said Nicholson, referring to a separate SD48-owned lot (7995 Taylor Rd.). “Either way, we’d be happy to build another teacherage or another home for sale.” The initiative comes as B.C. and the Sea to Sky region is facing an acute need for skilled trades workers. Buildforce Canada, a construction industry association, estimates 17,000 nonresidential construction jobs could be needed in the province between 2019 and 2021 alone, as B.C. moves forward with major projects such as the $40-billion LNG Canada project and the Trans Mountain project. “We recognize the needs for our kids to have a real-life skill set. We know that the trades is a growing industry, and there’s definitely a need for new workers,” said Nicholson. Participating students will earn work experience credits needed for graduation. They will also earn credits towards a program run by B.C.’s Industry Training Authority, which exposes students to four or more trades and offers workplace safety training. The hours cannot, however, be put
“Rather than just hiring a construction company, we thought, ‘Well, what a great opportunity to provide a purposeful, authentic, hands-on learning opportunity for our students.” - CHRIS NICHOLSON
undertaking the construction project in the spring. According to Nicholson, the coursework will be tied to the theme of construction. He added that while the core focus of the initiative is on senior students, there would be opportunities for younger kids to help out on things such as landscaping. The lot, located on Poplar and Aspen streets, is currently zoned for a singlefamily dwelling; Nicholson said that it’s still not decided what will be built on it. SD 48 has proposed a home that will either be sold on the private market or serve as staff housing for teachers (known as a “teacherage”). The decision is ultimately up to the Ministry of Education, said Nicholson. “If we were to realize some benefits we
towards Red Seal Program certification, as SD48 was unable to hire a Red Seal certified teacher to run the program, said Nicholson in a follow-up email. Nicholson said that he sees the project as a good way to offer a solid introduction to the trades in an area without a dedicated trades school. “I think that districts are sometimes constrained by their location and proximity to post-secondary institutions that offer pre-college courses,” he said. “We feel by offering this kind of experience we are going to attract a lot of interested folks.” The program is open to all SD48 students. Nicholson advises interested students to get in touch with their guidance counsellor for more information. n
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Biodiversity highest on Indigenous-managed lands NEW STUDY INDICATES RATES ARE EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THOSE OF PROTECTED AREAS
BY JOEL BARDE A NEW STUDY has some interesting conclusions for policy makers—though it will likely come as no surprise to many Indigenous groups. The study, published in Environmental Science & Policy, looked at land and species data in Australia, Brazil and Canada—three of the world’s largest countries—and found that the total number of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles were as high or higher on lands managed or co-managed by Indigenous communities than in government-protected areas like parks. Many, especially in Indigenous communities, have believed this to be the case for “quite some time,” said Richard Schuster, an adjunct professor at the University of Northern British Columbia, who co-authored the study. “But to actually quantify [this] sends a really strong message that more attention needs to be paid to Indigenous land management.” While the study doesn’t theorize as to why biodiversity is so strong on Indigenous managed or co-managed lands, Schuster believes it has to do with sustainable ways of living that have been developed over
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thousands of years. The study comes amid what appears to be a strong commitment by Canada’s federal government to have First Nations play a greater role in the management of their traditional territory. Earlier this month, the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change announced federal funding for 67 conservation projects across Canada,
while honouring the spirit of reconciliation, said Schuster, who sees it as an encouraging development. “From the start of that initiative, Indigenous groups have been involved,” he said. “They are instrumental in terms of shaping the future of conservation in Canada.” Schuster also noted that in July 2018, the Dehcho First Nation established the
“It’s finally gotten to the point where there are written agreements between Western levels of government and Indigenous communities to have a form of protection on those lands.” - RICHARD SCHUSTER
including 27 new Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs). The investment is part of the Pathway to Canada Target 1 program, a $1.3-billion commitment to conserve 17 per cent of Canada’s land and freshwater by 2020 made in 2015. As part of the effort to reach this target, a working group, called the Indigenous Circle of Experts, was formed. It is made up from a core group of Indigenous experts from across Canada and government officials who work together to help Canada achieve its conservation target
Edéhzhíe Protected Area on the Horn Plateau in the Northwest Territories, making it the first Indigenous-protected area to be designated since the inception of the 2020 target. “It’s finally gotten to the point where there are written agreements between Western levels of government and Indigenous communities to have a form of protection on those lands,” said Schuster of an area that covers 1.4 million hectares of boreal forest lands and waters. The conservation area will be managed by the First Nation in coordination with The
Canadian Wildlife Service, a branch of Environment Canada. Bruce Passmore, executive director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, British Columbia, said he is encouraged by the trend. “Indigenous people have always had authority over their land,” he said. “What we are seeing is a recognition, by colonial governments, of the Indigenous authority over the land.” This effort, he added, represents a sea change in how Indigenous groups are treated, as traditionally parks were created as a way to exclude Indigenous people from their own territory, as they limited hunting rights. “We have to remember that historically, parks and protected areas were used as a very intentional tool to exclude people from the landscape,” said Passmore. “We have to acknowledge that history, that parks were used as a tool. There is a lot of undoing and unlearning that has to be done.” Passmore added that Indigenous groups are also being given a greater role in existing national and provincial parks, naming the Indigenous Guardians program that was started this year at Joffre Lakes Provincial Park as an example. “There is definitely a change in the involvement of First Nations in the management of different areas, and I think that’s only going to increase going forward,” said Passmore. “It’s an exciting time. We are starting to see this shift—a real shift.” n
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Mountain News: The evidence that delivered a big bear a death sentence BY ALLEN BEST allen.best@comcast.net ASPEN, COLO. – If you’re a bear in Aspen, 90 seconds can get you life. Or so seems to be the story after a 181-kilogram bear was caught scrounging among the meaty remnants in the trash dumpster behind a restaurant called Steakhouse 316. The restaurant had received a citation in early August for failure to secure its garbage. The fine was US$250. The manager, Brent Guthas, told the Aspen Daily News that he had been calling the trash company every day, seeking a new container. He said the employees had been instructed to keep the lid secured. But then, during about 90 seconds of lapse as employees returned inside the restaurant, he said, the bear dived into the dumpster. An employee told the bruin to scram, and it did—lacerating the leg of the employee on its way out. This is where the story gets interesting. If the injury was minor, there was DNA in the wound. The Aspen Times explains that state wildlife officials used this DNA to establish that a suspected bear that had been immobilized was indeed the culprit. Also, the bite marks on the restaurant employee lined up with those of the bear’s teeth. For this bad deed, the bear was put to sleep—for good. A necropsy revealed it was healthy. Matt Yamashita, the state wildlife manager for the Aspen area, said because the bear was so large, had attacked a person, and continued to roam within Aspen, it was a threat to people. “Based on our experience, there was no chance this bear could be rehabilitated after it bit a person,” he said. The case has nudged recyclables into the community conversation. The Aspen Times reports that police want it clear that food containers that haven’t been cleaned out can also attract bears and other wildlife. If not, trash containers approved by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee can make the tainted recyclables off-limits to bears, grizzly or otherwise. They cost $250.
BANFF, THE TOWN, ON THE CUSP OF CAP FOR BUILDING FOOTAGE BANFF, Alberta – A 175-room hotel planned in downtown Banff may be the last one. The resort community located entirely within Banff National Park is nearing its federally mandated cap on commercial development. In 1998, Canada capped commercial development at 32,516 metres more than what then existed. The cap was provoked by concerns about the harm of rampant development within Canada’s flagship national park. This hotel didn’t chew up all that space. It has the space in the recently demolished Swiss Village Hotel but will use additional space allowed under a random allocation
awarded in 2013. Other commercial space in that same allocation went primarily to retailers and restaurants. Four other sites in Banff were also awarded additional square metres in the 2013 allocation, said David Michaels, the town’s manager of development services, and there are other medium-sized allotments. Beyond that, Banff will not get bigger and taller, but it’s likely to be redeveloped, Michaels said, using existing commercial floor area in “new and exciting ways that maximize the commercial potential of property.” Construction of the new hotel likely won’t start for a couple of years. The Outlook described the hotel that was demolished as “aging.” “Seen better days. Would not return,” wrote one reviewer on Trip Advisor, an opinion shared by many. A good location, they agreed amid the many complaints, but that only goes so far.
NOBODY DIED BUT THE LIONS IN THESE CASES IN COLORADO KREMMLING, Colo. – It’s been a bad month for big cats doing what big cats do in Colorado. Consider first the man who was being followed by a mountain lion in the rumple of ridges between Winter Park and Steamboat Springs. Richard Marriott told the Sky Hi News that he had watched the sun go down and then was making his way toward his weekend cabin. It was getting dark, and he had an eerie feeling. “It’s just funny how your instinct comes into play,” he said. Walking under a bright moon, he heard something rustling in the forest behind him. He thought it was a deer. But the noises continued. As he turned around, he saw a mountain lion. “Oh crap, this is really happening,” he thought. The cat didn’t attack, and Marriott backed up, keeping his eyes fixed on the lion. Tripped on a log, he thought the mountain lion would surely pounce. “But luckily, it came up and just kind of swiped my leg,” he told the Sky Hi News. “In all honesty, I think it was curious.” But as it did, he jabbed at the lion with his pocketknife, enough to draw blood. The mountain lion continued to back him down the trail, and Marriot said he screamed, attracting attention of neighbours, who ran off the lion. The next morning wildlife officers with dogs tracked down the mountain lion and shot it. In the foothills southwest of Denver, another mountain lion made a mistake. A boy was running from a trampoline to a house and was attacked by a young mountain lion. The father of the boy ran off the lion, which was later killed. Mountain lions have attacked three people in Colorado this year, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. There have been 22 attacks since 1990, with three resulting in deaths. n
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biological as well as cultural. One study showed captive breeding can result in genetic changes between captive and wild lineages, and confinement can make animals more susceptible to disease outbreaks. (A tragic lion-breeding program resulted in the deaths of nearly two dozen “struck by a mysterious disease aggravated by inbreeding and a weakened gene pool.”) The main issue is the risk of releasing captive-bred wildlife into degraded habitat that couldn’t support it in the first place. Most examples of successful endangered species recovery involve animals facing threats other than habitat loss. Eagles were declining because of DDT contamination until it was banned. Condors were being poisoned by lead in the bodies of the carrion they ate until lead shot was limited. Some programs pair captive breeding with habitat restoration, such as one run by the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of B.C., which takes an active approach to protecting and enhancing burrowing owl habitat through stewardship programs with landowners and First Nations. The burrowing owl is listed as endangered by the federal government, which says populations in Canada declined by 90 per cent from 1990 to 2000 and a further 643 per cent between 2005 and 2015. The grasslands it and many other species depend on have been all but wiped out by agriculture and development. As with the spotted owl case and others, most captive breeding programs omit or fail to adequately address the crucial habitat part of the recovery equation. Boreal woodland caribou are being penned in Alberta and British Columbia while status quo oil and gas and logging operations continue to
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more likely to interact and mate with other captive-bred animals and lose their ability to communicate with wild peers. Another study concluded captive-bred animals may develop behavioural changes such as “decrease in predator avoidance, decrease in foraging abilities, increase in sleeping patterns, decrease in overall activity, and some problems in social behaviours.” The intergenerational effects are
spend countless hours nurturing wildlife from birth to releasable ages, we must demand that governments work to repair destroyed and fragmented habitat driving many species to the brink. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Ontario Science Projects Manager Rachel Plotkin. Learn more at www.davidsuzuki.org. n
RANGE ROVER
In the Line of Fire BY NOON OF DAY THREE on our eightday rafting trip across the Chilcotin Plateau last September, we’ve already left behind the Taseko and Chilko Rivers for the Chilcotin River—considerably less tantrum-prone but still a roller-coaster splashing up as cold rain
BY LESLIE ANTHONY pours down. Above, golden and bald eagles compete for rights to patrol the river, tumbling in startling aerial dogfights, talons fully extended. The winner of each engagement circles our flotilla expectantly, certain we’re fisherman who’ll leave scraps in our wake. Where the river braids lushly vegetated islands, kingfishers divebomb from snags, squadrons of white pelicans peel downriver, ducks bob among reeds, and sandhill cranes strut the bank. A lone grizzly fishing the river’s edge resembles the brown rocks it huddles among. Each vignette plays out like a live episode of Planet Earth from our comfortable seats on the water, but the takeaway is clear: whether hunting salmon, each other, or merely feeding on sunshine, the flora and fauna tied to these rivers and
STARK LANDSCAPE Midway through the charred
expanse of Hanceville Canyon on the Chilcotin River. PHOTO BY LESLIE ANTHONY
surrounding forests are prodigious. And the import of this natural bounty on the people whose lands we traverse—the Tŝilhqot’in— isn’t lost on us. Then, with a suddenness that only river travel can deliver, the distant fire lines of the sizzling summer of 2017, visible for days on the horizon, descend in a monochrome of grey ash and blackened trunks—leaning, toppled, charred, and incinerated into a disquieting, chaotic jumble. Up close, the utter devastation overwhelms, even more mind-boggling considering the full area burned during B.C.’s worst-ever wildfire season—1,216,000 hectares—as well as the loss from nature’s larder this represents for the Tŝilhqot’in. Yet not only local forests, wildlife and people have been affected: massive amounts of carbon that took thousands of years to sequester vanished back into the atmosphere in a geologic instant to add to Earth’s current climate woes. The burning has also revealed some of nature’s most closely held secrets. A startling geologic phenomenon now sails past: where molten lava once poured across ancient river sediments—sand, cobble, silt, mud—the heat has apparently turned a layer of sand into glass. Or was it the heat of a fire? In Hanceville Canyon, the river pinches, flowing heavy against towering walls. On a smooth face a metre above the swirling water hangs a wooden plank from which First Nations fishers, tied at the waist for safety, dipnet salmon. Fish
have been caught and cleaned at this site for generations, as attested by pits piled high with recently discarded fish carcasses; finally, our eagle escorts seem satisfied. Soon after, the canyon enlarges, revealing how the mountains towering over us have burned to their summits in intense firestorms. Days before, we’d seen these same mountains from above as we drove across the plateau to our start point in the Nemiah Valley west of Williams Lake; we’d stopped at an overlook to take it all in, startled by the way the burn had cascaded down to river level in such a steep gorge, but also how the stark, blackened pickets stretched a hundred kilometres to the western horizon. No one in our seasoned group of international wilderness travellers had ever seen anything like it. According to the recent book Megafire: The race to extinguish a deadly epidemic of flame, by Michael Kodas, this pattern of incendiary scars offers a picture of the kind of heat, convection and winds created by a new category of climatechange-driven fire whose weather-making and self-perpetuating behaviours can’t be controlled by any known method of fire suppression. After bending around several long gravel bars, the river disappears with an angry swirl into a tight slot canyon. At its exit lies Big Creek Ecological Reserve, and where the eponymous watercourse joins the Chilcotin we pull into a campsite beneath a copse of Douglas-fir. In use since the first days of expedition
rafting in B.C. in the early 1970s, oddly, the area’s open-canopy ponderosa is tinged by fire save for this forested enclave. As it turns out, in August 2017, the leader of our current trip, Tyler Dinsdale, heard that the historic site was under siege after government firefighters were forced to flee a firebreak there. Hoping to preserve the campsite for future generations, he’d rafted in alone, commandeering pumps and sprinklers left behind to keep the fire at bay. Dinsdale is heartened by the considerable regrowth that now greets us. Next day is a layover, and a few of us hike to a nearby plateau; en route, we see how the fire has destroyed centuries-old junipers, and left some Douglas-fir standing while others exploded or were vaporized by root fires, their ashen ghosts now lying across the ground like the chalk outlines of bodies. The plateau offers an overlook north to the fire-crowned canyonlands we’ve descended, and south to the bluffrimmed grasslands we’re heading into; the landscape’s magnificence and diversity is mesmerizing, made more so by a glorious September day where pelicans heading south in V-formations suggest summer’s last breaths, and thunderheads boiling up into a cerulean sky remind us of how, in an age of climate tipping points, a beautiful, bountiful land is only one lightning strike away from Armageddon. 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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TURNING THE PAGE Libraries in Whistler and beyond adapt to the shifting needs of an evolving society
By Brandon Barrett
L
ibraries existed in some form for thousands
was, to say the least, a project of outsized vision—
of years before the establishment of The
but then libraries have always been an aspirational
Great Library of Alexandria—but none
endeavour. The library not only holds up a mirror to
were nearly as ambitious.
the society it serves, it pulls us further towards the
Built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom sometime
society we want to become.
between 285 and 246 BC, The Great Library was
Far from the rigid, dusty institution it is sometimes
founded with the aim of amassing and preserving
portrayed as in popular culture, the modern library is
no less than the entirety of the world’s knowledge
constantly adapting to the needs of its community.
(although showcasing Egypt’s immense wealth and
In North America, libraries have been undergoing a
power was clearly a welcome side effect). Some
foundational technological and cultural shift, moving
historians estimate that, at its peak, the sprawling
away from the gatekeeping role of years past to a
marble and stone complex housed up to 400,000
more dynamic, inclusive approach.
papyrus scrolls, filling the stacks with works in
Take the Whistler Public Library (WPL), in many
mathematics, physics, astronomy, natural sciences
ways a microcosm of this evolution: Prior to
and philosophy. Believed to be the first “universal
its extensive 2014 strategic plan, its slogan was
library,” it was, by virtually any measure, the “Gateway to Knowledge.” Today, its mission is to world’s single largest repository of information for “Inspire Wonder.” roughly 300 years.
“[In the past] we were gatekeepers of the public
You can draw a direct throughline from
trust, as if these things are ours, when, really,
Alexandria’s library to the modern library of today.
everything in here and everything this place is
For the Ptolemies, it coincided with a broadening
belongs to this community,” says library director
worldview and unyielding thirst for knowledge. It
Elizabeth Tracy.
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FEATURE STORY The great equalizer There are a number of factors contributing to the belief, at least in some circles, that libraries are gradually going the way of the dodo bird. Whether the explosion of e-readers and audiobooks, a sweeping decline in public funding, or a longentrenched view of the library as an archaic institution resistant to change, a refrain of the past few years has been that libraries are steadily moving closer to irrelevance. But in a time of social and cultural upheaval, the unifying power of libraries is more essential than ever, says Nadine White, public services librarian with WPL. “I think the library is the great equalizer, and that’s really needed right now. So, in fact, our importance has increased, not decreased,” she says. University of California, Irvine philosophy of science professors Cailin O’Connor and James Weatherall have dubbed the current fractured political era as “The Age of Misinformation,” a time when social factors, rather than individual psychology, are the biggest contributor to the spread and persistence of false beliefs. What were once collectively agreed upon facts have turned into battle lines drawn in the sand. It seems even truth itself is constantly, violently up for debate. In this swirl of “alternative facts,” the library can be a port in the storm. “It’s a social nexus,” says Susan Parker, university librarian for UBC. “Everyone else has an end game, a message they’re trying to deliver. Our message is basically that we have information and we want to make sure you have access to it, and we have experts. Whether it’s a public library, an academic library, or even a school library, we have people who are trained to help you find the newest information, people who are trained to help you steer clear of fake news, trying to identify what’s real and not real, trying to validate the sources of information that you have as trustworthy. All of those things would be lost without libraries. “There’s some human dignity in having a place like that available.” Over at WPL, the library regularly welcomes a mosaic of patrons through its doors, be they long-time locals, tourists in town for a weekend, a new immigrant
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beefing up their English skills or the underhoused catching a few Zs by the glow of the fireplace. In a community that welcomes the world, WPL is one of the only places where Whistler’s diverse cross-section of residents, seasonals and visitors can interact. “The library plays an important role in being one of those few spaces where people from all walks of life do share space together,” says Kayley O’Brien, WPL’s youth services librarian. “There aren’t a lot of places where that happens, so it’s a place where we can generate empathy for one another and realize we are all people, we want to do the same things, and that’s OK.” The signs of WPL’s inclusive approach can not only be found in its recent physical renovations, but in the radical transformation to its service culture. One of the more significant shifts was the creation of a public services department, which merged the library’s circulation and reference teams, emboldening staff to “have more ownership over their work,” White says. That also coincided with a new, behind-the-scenes department called materials management. It was all part of WPL’s push towards a “barrier-free” service culture. “There’s this traditional divide between a reference desk and a circulation desk,” adds White. “You’re basically requiring that the patron go all around the library trying to get done what they need to get done. That isn’t what we stand for.” With the addition of its 360-degree service kiosks, coupled with new self-check stations, patrons can now take advantage of a single point of service. No longer are library users divided, quite literally, by a large, imposing desk. In fact, staff are encouraged to leave their kiosk and find patrons where they’re at. “We have a phrase called ‘Point with your feet, not your fingers,’” White says. “We’re no longer the librarians that sit at the desk and expect you to come to us—and no shushing!” Much of the change at WPL can be linked back to Tracy, hired as library director in 2012. Coming from Wilkinson Public Library in Telluride, Colo., she understood the all-encompassing role a resort library should play. “Coming from working in a library that
“The library plays of those few spac of life do share sp
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“I thought, in a resort community, you get to meet that highest aspiration of what a library can do, because you are in a position to serve everyone.” - Elizabeth tracy
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Many of the changes of the past few years at the Whistler Public Library can be traced back to Elizabeth Tracy, who was hired in 2012 as library director. “Coming from working in a library that was in a resort community [in Telluride, Colo.] influenced how I saw the function of a library,” she says.
was in a resort community influenced how I saw the function of a library,” Tracy says. “I thought, in a resort community, you get to meet that highest aspiration of what a library can do, because you are in a position to serve everyone.” (“Serving everyone” is a philosophy that’s actually baked into B.C’s network of libraries: Not everyone is aware—I sure wasn’t—that anyone with a B.C. library card can borrow or drop off books at any other branch in the province.) When the Whistler Chamber of Commerce revamped its resort-wide customer service program, Whistler Experience, Tracy says WPL staff underwent the training, which happened to come at a time when the library was already rethinking its service approach. “We hitched ourselves to that wagon because it gave us a common vernacular across all the organizations in the community to use, and [showed] that we were part of this larger framework providing excellent service to the community,” Tracy adds. The relationship has since evolved to the point where Mark Colgate, a service management researcher with the University of Victoria, who was also instrumental in developing the chamber’s revamped Whistler Experience program, recently used WPL as a case study. Colgate identified several ways the service training ultimately benefitted the workplace culture at WPL, including incorporating the learnings into everyday language among staff, an emphasis on “coaching and the guidance on how to build a coaching culture,” as well as regularly tracking Secret Shopper scores. WPL has now been recognized through the chamber’s Secret Shopper program multiple times. “Our philosophy was looking at how many times we said no, and turning that into a yes,” explains White of the shift. “That
really had a big impact on the community and made it much easier to fundraise, and then have people support us make those physical changes that people started to see.”
From the shack to the palace In 1994, the WPL board began the search for the library’s new facility, eventually moving from its original location in the municipal hall basement to the old Canada Post trailer that would be moved to Main Street. Ralph Forsyth, Whistler council’s appointee to the library board, and who has been involved with WPL for years, remembers the cozy, ramshackle confines of WPL’s previous location. “It was creaky, it was drafty, but it was home,” he says. The community continued to grow as it inched closer to the 2010 Olympics, and the need for a larger library was apparent. The converted trailer, always intended as a temporary home, had outlived its usefulness. In January 2008, WPL officially opened the doors to its current permanent location, an airy, 12,000-square-foot, LEED-certified facility that is arguably one of Whistler’s most beautifully designed—and beloved—buildings. But the community wasn’t immediately receptive to the WPL’s new base. The building’s steep price tag, originally pegged at about $7 million, escalated to more than $11 million when all was said and done, a consequence of B.C.’s tight construction market. “It’s hard to believe now, but it was a controversial project at the time,” Forsyth recalls. The move “from the shack to the palace,” as White jokingly describes it,
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“You can imagine, in today’s world, how students could be thrust in a A group of kids sit on the floor of the old Whistler library in the basement of municipal hall listening to librarian Joan Richoz in 1991.
and the controversy around it, meant library staff were that much more devoted to giving the community what it wanted. “It was hard to live through, to work in a space that had that negative press about it, because the people who used it, loved it,” White notes. “But I think it did force us to be very community driven, to really be able to show how we were using community input in order to build the collection or create our programs. In the end, it was really beneficial, actually.” Input from patrons proved invaluable in the long run. WPL has imbued its service approach with the flexibility to adapt to a community that is no stranger to change. “The community does make it easy, because if you’re willing to listen, adapt and change, they tell you,” says Tracy. “They tell us all the time how they want to use us, just by their behaviour or what they actually say or write to us.” A 2017 vision survey of 480 patrons led to the drafting of WPL’s latest strategic plan, but also served as the basis for a spaceneeds assessment. The survey focused on “two things we felt to be major assets at the
the test of time in terms of how the library is going to change—but it also needs to be prudent,” Tracy says. “We can’t blow the place up, as fun as that would be. This is one of the most beautiful buildings in Whistler and we’re really proud of that, we’re proud to work here, so the recommendations [HDMA] brought back really honoured the feedback that we got. But, also, we’re not too … disrespectful of the things that are great about the space already.”
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For 13 years, the Whistler Public Library was housed in a converted Canada Post trailer. library right now,” Tracy said: Space and technology. The library’s original design firm, HCMA Architecture, won the bid for the library’s interior renovation. Among the major changes were the addition of tutor space, quiet booths and relocating the teen area, which freed up reading space near the fireplace. The renovation has
created a more modern, open and inviting environment, with future plans to add glassed-in meeting rooms, as well as the Wonder Lab, a technology hub that will replace the current computer lab. “As an organization with limited resources, whatever changes we make, whatever we decided to do has to have a certain level of timelessness to it. It also has to transcend
More than just books The irony of the view of libraries as outdated institutions is that libraries, both public and academic, are increasingly becoming hubs for new technologies. More importantly, they offer access to technology that would otherwise be out of reach for many. Among the features slated for WPL’s Wonder Lab, expected to open late next year or in early 2021, are a large-format printer, ideal for backcountry maps; high-
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FEATURE STORY end photo and video editing software; a sound production pod; a green screen; and, if all goes according to plan, a vending machine that, instead of sugary soft drinks, will lend out laptops for patrons to use anywhere in the building. “These are really cool but not incredibly expensive things, things that might just be out of reach to the average person,” Tracy explains. “You can imagine, in today’s world, how students could be thrust in a different direction by having that initial contact with technology like that. Or for seniors, it’s the great equalizer in a world that’s changing so much.” In 2014, the Edmonton Public Library opened one of Canada’s first “makerspaces,” billed as “a completely public creative and collaborative environment where ideas are shared, expanded and brought to life.” In start-up-friendly Edmonton, suddenly anyone with a library card and an idea had access to a 3D printer, high-performance
computers and design software, a recording a tour and I was using the program that a libraries in the future. studio, a vinyl cutter, robotics kits, and faculty member developed where you learn “Libraries are still going to stick to their more. The space even allows users to self- how to conduct an orchestra. You use a traditional role, of archiving information publish books in mere minutes on an virtual wand and it tracks all your strokes and making sure it’s available,” she says. Espresso Book Machine, or, in the ideal so you can see where you need to improve. I “A lot of this digital information that we’re enmeshment of old and new, convert also just took a virtual walk through Stanley talking about, it needs to be preserved, outdated media into modern formats using Park through a tool that was created. and libraries have thought about that a digital conversion station. “The library offers some really big in significant ways. Especially unique At academic libraries, the technology technology spaces,” she adds. “A lot of information that we may have created, like available tends to be even more specialized— scholars are working in creating things in our online open collections, like collections not to mention, cutting-edge. At the the digital realm and they need a place to of research data that are generated through University of British Columbia, the library do the creation, but also to display it.” a university—how do we preserve that for offers an exhaustive archive of electronic UBC has also gone to great lengths to the future? material, primarily made up of e-books and digitize large swaths of material, called “I think that’s probably the biggest thing: scholarly journals, that is constantly being “open collections,” that are available for The unique collections that we have, of rare updated. It offers access to a wide range of anyone—UBC student or not—to peruse books and specially collected manuscripts, technological tools for use, like Raspberry online. Much of that material focuses we’ll be the stewards of all those. Pretty Pi, a credit-card sized Linux machine for on the history of B.C., and especially soon those things will come in a digital people who want to learn coding. At UBC’s Vancouver, and includes a treasure trove form, not as manuscripts, and we’ll need Emerging Media Lab, students develop of photographs and other source material. expertise to preserve that and ensure that, projects in augmented and virtual reality. Parker believes it’s this, the over generations, our staff will still be able “It’s very cool,” says Parker, UBC’s management of new online and digital to read it and those technical skills will still library director. “I was just in there taking collections, that will be a major focus for be there to manage it.”
In 2014, the Edmonton Public Library opened one of Canada’s first “makerspaces,” giving patrons access to a wide variety of technology that would otherwise be out of reach.
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we have an opportunity to work with those communities to preserve information in the - Susan Parker way they see it ... ” A radical approach to Indigenizing a library Since it opened in 1993, the Xwi7xwa Library has remained the only Indigenous branch of an academic library in Canada. Housed at UBC, Xwi7xwa—meaning “echo” in the Squamish language—takes an Indigenous approach to collections, research and programming and is often looked at as a leader in Indigenous academic librarianship both in the province and beyond. “As the only Indigenous academic branch library in Canada, its very existence is non-standard,” says Adolfo Tarango, acting head of the library. “We’ve created a special collection that’s curated to reflect Indigenous perspectives and to highlight those Indigenous perspectives.” Most academic research libraries in North America use the Library of Congress Classification System, which arranges materials and subjects alphabetically “without any real sense of how these subcategories relate to each other,” Tarango explains. “That is a very Western perspective on how you organize knowledge and present it to users.” The Xwi7xwa Library instead utilizes the Brian Deer Classification System, which arranges materials through more of an Indigenous lens: geographically. “So the materials from British Columbia on any particular topic are adjacent to
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the materials from Alberta, etc. so that there is a geographical context provided and that’s visible on the shelf as people are accessing that material,” Tarango notes. “That’s just a very different way of physically organizing the materials.” Xwi7xwa also makes use of the First Nations House of Learning Thesaurus, which “allows us to use terms that are relevant to Indigenous communities and terms that are more appropriate for certain concepts.”
Particularly for historically underor misrepresented communities, it’s important to have space dedicated to preserving and collecting its inherent culture in language that the community can see itself in. “I think that libraries are ideally situated to do this because, even though we may not have done it in the past, or we did it in a way that was not perhaps the way we should have been doing it, we have an opportunity to work with those
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UBC’s Xwi7xwa Library, the only Indigenous branch of an academic library in Canada, uses an Indigenous lens to collect and organize its materials.
communities to preserve information in the way they see it needed to be preserved, and to manage it according to the ways in which they manage it,” Parker says of libraries’ role in preserving collections from marginalized groups. That means not all materials at the library are available to just anyone. The respective Indigenous communities themselves dictate how their information is collected and disseminated. “As we look at those materials, we want to make sure we’re using them appropriately, and doing research in terms of, ‘OK, what are the actual cultural and intellectual property rights involved here?’” Tarango says. “We might have a homemade video of a ceremonial dance, and we, first of all, do the research to identify what it is. Then, once identifying it, we come out to the community and say, ‘We have this. Is it appropriate for us to have this?’ And if it’s not, we then take steps to reconcile that, and that might mean returning the material to the First Nation, or they might say, ‘Oh, no, it’s perfectly OK for you guys to have it, but you need to have certain restrictions, like only elders can view it, or only members of the tribe.’” Xwi7xwa also plays a role in cataloguing the largely oral traditions of many B.C. Indigenous groups, through audio tapes or other media, which in turn helps keep those languages from disappearing—some of which, including the Lil’wat Nation’s native tongue, Ucwalmícwts, are down to only a handful
FEATURE STORY of fluent speakers. “We are, in some ways, limited because we are a library and not a linguistic department,” says Tarango. “But clearly, in terms of us collecting materials in the native languages—so if something is done in Musqueam, Coast Salish or whatever—we are definitely interested in collecting those materials and making them a part of our collections, so that a native speaker could potentially come to our library and find the materials in their native languages.” Along with the important cultural and historical role Xwi7xwa plays, having a dedicated Aboriginal library on a campus of 63,000 is a bellwether for the school’s and surrounding community’s Indigenous population. “In Canada, and in North America in particular, I think there is a need for our type of institution, where the focus is very clearly about Indigenous culture and knowledge,” Tarango says. “I think we serve a really special role at UBC in creating another space on campus that’s very welcoming of Indigenous community, and, of course, supporting the mission of the university in perpetuating the growth of Indigenous knowledge. We want to serve the community.”
Far from obsolete Probably the mostly widely believed theory behind the destruction of The Great Library of Alexandria is that it burned down in 48 BC when the city caught fire during Julius Ceasar’s Civil War. Historians say it’s more likely the library was damaged in a number of different fires over the course of centuries, part of a long decline in funding and support. It’s hard to imagine the library of today suffering a similar fate. While the ways in which a library operates, and the materials it provides, have changed, the core of what a library does has remained virtually the same. “It’s an extension of what libraries have always done, because libraries have always been about making information available to people with the fewest possible hurdles,” says Parker. “The thing that has changed isn’t libraries, but libraries are now one of the few places where you can go and not be asked to spend money on a purchase to sit and use the facility.” One of the last great refuges for people of all colour, creed and background, the library will always serve a purpose as long as the innate human desire for progress, to improve our lot in life, lives within us. There is no other place where, all under a single roof, our imagination can be sparked, our preconceived notions can be challenged, and our collective sense of humanity can be continuously reinvigorated. It’s difficult— and depressing—to imagine a society without libraries. As journalist and author Caitlin Moran put it, a good library is “a cross between an emergency exit, a life-raft and a festival. They are cathedrals of the mind; hospitals of the soul; theme parks of the imagination. On a cold, rainy island, they are the only sheltered public spaces where you are not a consumer, but a citizen instead.” n
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richest street in the world, given the value of the bottles in its caves. Epernay competes with Reims for the title “capital of Champagne;” both small cities practically gleam with glamour as they boast famous houses like Moët & Chandon and PiperHeidsieck (favoured by Marie Antoinette, no less). But we choose to base in the birthplace of champagne: the tiny hamlet of Hautvillers, population 800. I have a unique advantage as I journey through this storied region in France. I am travelling with my sister, who is a certified sommelier and French Wine Scholar. Rest assured, while that may sound intimidating, Melanie has a knack for revealing her knowledge of all things champagne (production methods, aging, regional classifications) in a way that is entertaining because she mixes in historical anecdotes and myths as we sip and savour. She shares that Dom Pérignon, who served as the cellarer in the Abby of Hautvillers, accidentally invented the bubbly beverage and then disclosed this discovery to his fellow Benedictine monks by exclaiming: “Come quickly, I am drinking the stars!” We stay in an 18th-century farmhouse, hidden behind a tall stone wall, not far from where Dom Pérignon is buried. Our hostess, Cécile, shows us to a suite above the stables that is the epitome of elegance. Unfortunately, the horses are out in pasture because it’s September and Cécile is preparing for harvest next week and too busy to ride. (Each town in Champagne has a date set for harvest that they must follow. Production is highly regulated.) After we unpack, Cécile pours flutes of her two cuvées: a raw stock and the rosé brut Pierre Fedyk, which she produces in small quantities. This is the theme of our trip. While famous houses export around the world, our focus is on visiting small vintners whose champagnes are available only in France; some vineyards are so tiny they distribute only in the local area. Our days take on a delightful pattern. We run early as the rising sun cuts through the mist and casts a golden glow over the grapes and white stone buildings. The steep terrain is perfect for hill repeats; all the better to dispel any guilt when we breakfast at Cecile’s table, laden with croissants from the bakery across the street, homemade yogurt and a plethora of cheeses, meats, fruits, and breads. Then we venture into the vineyards by foot and bike. Just a short walk from Cecile’s is G. Tibaut, where we buy a bottle to drink in a lovely garden. Valérie Tribaut, who runs the vineyard with her brother, comes to sit with us. Her grandfather started the winery in 1935. They tend 12 hectares of the three champagne grapes (pinot noir, meunier and chardonnay), which allows them to produce a wide range of styles. Their father, mother and uncle still share experience—and passion. She talks about the complicated regulations around what can actually be labelled “champagne,” which is why the beverage can be extremely expensive.
One afternoon, we cycle to Fluery de Riviere and randomly ride into a rustic courtyard. The owner greets us and it is immediately apparent that he does not speak English. We ask in our rudimentary French if we can taste his champagne. He nods and leads us into a small, spare room and then disappears. He returns with a FrenchEnglish dictionary and we piece together a conversation. He gently opens a bottle—there is a barely audible gasp as the cork comes free—and slowly fills our glasses. This is no mere taste! He tells us about his wine but, despite the aid of the dictionary, we only understand half of it, regretting that we have long forgotten much of our high-school French. We smile our appreciation and he replenishes our glasses. He refuses a tasting fee so we buy a bottle before departing. Melanie shares intel on why it’s important to open champagne softly. If it’s done with a dramatic pop, too much fizz will escape, causing the wine to become flat faster. However, for real spectacle, a bottle can be sabered. According to legend, Veuve Clicquot, who took over her husband’s winery when widowed at 27, thanked young soldiers riding home from early and victorious Napoleonic wars by tossing them bottles of champagne. Staying astride their horses, they would dispense of the cork with a swift stroke of their sword to slice the neck of the bottle. Clicquot is known as the Grande Dame of Champagne; more than 200 years later, her brand is still beloved. A highlight for us is Côte des Blancs region, so named because 95 per cent of the grapes grown here are chardonnay, which are used for many vintage champagnes and prestige cuvées by the large houses. Blancs des Blancs is Melanie’s favourite champagne. She is delighted to grab a handful of “the dirt” to feel the chalky texture, which leaves a silky residue on your fingers. The soil, she says, is what gives Blancs des Blancs bubbles their finesse and delicate elegance. It is only 10 a.m., but we decide it’s never too early to sample champagne and stop at Crépaux Fils in Cramant, one of only four villages located on the actual Côtes des Blancs slope. A young woman leads us down steep stairs into a cool cave, where we sip bubbles in the dark. Of course, we do spend time on the oh-so-elegant Avenue of Champagne in Epernay, but we skip the big houses of Pol Roger and Pierre Jouet; the charge for a tour and one glass of champagne at these is equivalent to the cost of two bottles of growers champagne. Who said math is tough? Instead we go to Paul-Etienne Saint Germain and chat with owner Jean-Michel, who tells us that he and his wife were lucky to have family vineyards that sold grapes to the big houses. But he had a dream to make his own. And now he does and even exports to posh restaurants in New York, Paris and Hong Kong. It’s easy to think of dreams coming true in a place where monks thought they were drinking stars. But very difficult to leave. Fortunately, we’re only going 320 kilometres east to Alsace, where more bubbles (and beer and bratwurst!) await. ■
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Zeglinski tops field at Masters Worlds WHISTLER RACER WINS FIRST XCO RACE IN MORE THAN TWO YEARS
BY DAN FALLOON WHISTLER’S CATHY ZEGLINSKI made a triumphant return to cross-country racing action in Quebec on Aug. 23. Competing in the master women 55-to-59 age division at the UCI Mountain Bike Masters World Championships at Mont Ste. Anne, Que., Zeglinski toppled the competition, besting runner-up Michele Satrowsky of the United States by five minutes and 25 seconds (5:25) and fellow Canadian France Arsenault by 8:21. It was her first Olympic-distance race in more than two years. Zeglinski explained that one of the biggest challenges stemmed from the fact that several other divisions raced at the same time, so she had to beat an entire pack to the singletrack, not just the four other racers in her category. “We started all together, but because, we’re not seeded, I started behind the younger women. There was basically a fight for the first corner, as there always is in cross-country biking, to get up and into the
ZIPPING ALONG Cathy Zeglinski (centre) celebrates her UCI Mountain Bike Masters World Championships victory. PHOTO BY MIKE CHARUK
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trails,” she said. “My whole focus was to stay, as much as I could, with the leading women and get into the singletrack first. “The course is quite tight and it’s critical to get that first entry.” The plan worked, and Zeglinski had
Squamish head coach Mike Charuk—both in the lead-up to the race and on course—for her win. Charuk was telling her the gaps she had on her opponents, so Zeglinski knew how to pace herself as the race progressed. While the course was different from
“You just put your head down and, basically, when you see women, you’re trying to stay with them or stay ahead of them.” - CATHY ZEGLINSKI
opened up a gap of roughly 90 seconds after the first lap. She never looked back. “We had 10 groups on course, and it’s a tight course, a 4.6-kilometre course all at the same time,” she said. “There was a lot of passing and a lot of passing strategy involved. You could only tell by the colour of the plate what category someone was in. “You just put your head down and, basically, when you see women, you’re trying to stay with them or stay ahead of them.” Zeglinski credited the guidance of Team
what the elite riders will take on this week, as it had fewer technical elements, Zeglinski said it had enough technical sections to play to her strengths. Zeglinski previously won masters gold in 2013 in South Africa even after sustaining a broken collarbone during the contest, raced again in 2014, but hadn’t returned to the event until this year, as it was being held on home soil. It was also her first Olympicdistance cross-country race in roughly two-and-a-half years.
Zeglinski was also motivated by the return to the Sea to Sky of her former training partner, Alessandra Keller, a former Howe Sound Secondary student who went on to become a junior world champion. “I had to be race-fit to ride with her,” Zeglinski chuckled. Zeglinski is staying in Quebec acting as a “den mother” to four youth riders under Charuk’s tutelage while they will be competing in junior divisions this week. Zeglinski, who used to run a medical practice in Whistler and recently moved back to town after some time away, is starting a new business called Empowered Med. The business will meld her passions of medicine and sport. Among those competing from her house is Squamish’s Holden Jones, who has been to two World Championships as a junior and is competing at the U23 level for the first time. “It’s all going really great,” said Jones, the Canada Cup series leader. “The course [in Quebec] is really technical, but it suits us all really well.” World Championships will be Jones’ first international race of the year, and he’s not exactly sure what to expect in a new age division. “I’ll be hoping for somewhere in the top 40, or the top 30, somewhere in there,” he said. n
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At just over 1/3 of an acre this lot has beautiful views south to the Tantalus Range and across the valley to Rainbow Mountain and great afternoon sun exposure. Get set to design your ski-in/skiout home with 4,000 square foot buildable allowed. Nestled on the side of Whistler mountain, the exclusive Kadenwood neighbourhood is the only location in Whistler with its own private gondola, a feature your family and friends are sure to enjoy! This is also one of the few areas that allows for single family nightly rentals.
WENDI WARM wendi@wrec.com | 604 916 4898
307/308 GREYSTONE LODGE 4905 SPEARHEAD PLACE
$1,479,000
This unique two bedroom lofted property in Greystone Lodge is in one of the most ideal ski-in / ski-out locations in the Benchlands. A great nightly rental property and with the option of a lock off studio suite provide great flexibility for your new Whistler home. The Greystone Lodge features a front desk, ski locker, owner’s storage, hot tub and pool.
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3085 LOIS ROAD
$1,488,000
17.74 acres of flat farmland in beautiful Pemberton Meadows. There is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, a greenhouse and tractor outbuilding, get farming fast.
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D17 SUNSTONE
7903 RYAN CREEK ROAD
$329,000
$1,599,000
Amazing value in Pemberton’s Sunstone. 17,760.45 south facing build lot located minutes from town, this is a deal you don’t want to miss!
Beautiful and private 36 acres of ALR zoned farmland only minutes from downtown Pemberton. Enjoy the breathtaking mountain and cedar forest views from your brand new in-ground swimming pool and large custom gazebo, built for entertaining. The large 2 floor home has lots of room with 6 bedrooms, in-house workshop and newly updated electrical.
LISA HILTON Personal Real Estate Corporation
2938 BLACKWATER ROAD
$1,100,000
Off the grid living in beautiful Blackwater this 21+ acre property can be found on the road to Birkenhead Provincial Park. This is a recreational dream retreat with a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home and easy access to local lakes and the backcountry. Lots of privacy and opportunity to be outdoors, is this your dream acreage in the mountains?
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BIRKENHEAD
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With exceptional southeastern exposure and plenty of sunlight, this quiet, private building lot enjoys stunning mountain vistas.
WHISTLER CREEK
5141 OLD GRAVEL ROAD
$3,250,000
Offering an unique opportunity to enjoy a piece of ‘old school’ Whistler in 2 pristine dwellings. The rooftop deck overlooks the Alpha Lake and epic mountain views.
LINDSAY GRAHAM lindsay@wrec.com | 604 935 9533 ADVENTURES WEST
406-6850 CRABAPPLE DRIVE
$669,000
Completely renovated, this beautiful 1 bedroom/1 bath suite is located on Alta Lake and the River of Golden Dreams. Walk out to an open grassy area from your patio. This suite offers everything that you need to enjoy living in Whistler in all seasons or for your Whistler getaways. Needs to be seen to be fully appreciated!
304 GREYHAWK
3317 PTARMIGAN PLACE
$1,299,000
Phenomenal views! Situated a short walk to the Village and Valley Trail, this luxurious condo is ideal for full-time living or weekend getaways. The stunning open concept living area offers large windows that fill the space with natural light. Spacious bedrooms, an excellent layout, a quiet location, and convenience make this an excellent option in Whistler. No GST.
323 TANTALUS LODGE 4200 WHISTLER WAY
ALLYSON SUTTON Personal Real Estate Corporation
allyson@wrec.com | 604 932 7609
212/213 GLACIER LODGE 4573 CHATEAU BOULEVARD
$1,749,000
Situated at the base of Blackcomb, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo has been fully renovated to create a restful and relaxing Bali-inspired oasis. With a spacious open concept living area it is an ideal option for groups and families alike. It is easy walking distance to everything, including the base of Blackcomb.
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$819,000
Tantalus Lodge is located just steps from the Village and both mountain gondolas. This suite offers a spacious 2 bedroom/2 bathroom with a bonus bunk area, that sleeps 8, in a quiet, peaceful & bright location. If you do not feel like walking with your equipment Tantalus offers a free shuttle. The outdoor pool and 2 hot tubs are open year round for your enjoyment. Phase 1 zoning allows for unlimited owner usage and nightly rental. Strata fees include all utilities and capital expenditures.
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2521 WHISTLER ROAD
$1,689,000
With ski-in/ski-out access to the Dave Murray only a few steps away, this Whistler Creekside cabin is your perfect weekend retreat. After a day of skiing or biking, relax with your friends and family in the beautiful outdoor living room complete with wood burning fireplace and custom furniture. It has a spacious living and dining area plus a den on the main floor, 3 bedrooms upstairs, plenty of storage for bikes and ski equipment. Plus, there is a one bedroom suite to help with the mortgage. The lot is private with the house set back from the road. This cabin is ready to move in to. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own a cabin that is a piece of Whistler history.
KAREN VAGELATOS
9251 EMERALD DRIVE
$1,850,000
Enjoy spectacular views of Green Lake, Wedge and Armchair mountains from the south east facing deck of this charming 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom chalet. The fabulous living area boasts huge vaulted wood ceilings and a two story “Park Lodge” fireplace provides a striking focal point. Perched at the peak of the home is an inviting master bedroom, complete with ensuite and a library/ loft area with a cozy wood stove This home is the epitome of Mountain Elegance!
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PEMBERTON 27 FOXGLOVE
$1,250,000
Welcome to #27 Foxglove, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is just steps from the free shuttle bus, walking distance to the village and lifts. The home has an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen, perfect for entertaining your guests. There is a brand new energy efficient wood stove in the living room. The chef in the family will love the newly renovated kitchen with stone countertops, glass backsplash, stainless appliances and a pantry. GST has been paid
TRACEY CRUZ tracey@wrec.com | 604 905 9552 26 COTTONWOOD COURT 7408 COTTONWOOD STREET
$599,000
You must see this bright and spacious end unit in beautiful Cottonwood Court! Entertain in your large, fully fenced private yard or step over to the beautifully landscaped playground and catch up with your neighbours.
16A AT NATURE’S DOOR 2300 NORDIC DRIVE
DAN SCARRATT Personal Real Estate Corporation
dan@wrec.com | 604 938 4444
$160,000
Enjoy 5 weeks each year of incredible luxury and easy Whistler Mountain access via the Dave Murray Downhill “At Nature’s Door”. This private oasis offers all of the amenities of a luxury hotel.
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9050 ARMCHAIR PLACE
$1,449,000
Lot 15 at WedgeWoods is one of a select few properties, on a private cul de sac, with southern exposures and frontage along the Green River.
SPRING CREEK
1553 TYNEBRIDGE COURT
$2,995,000
Tucked away on a private cul-de-sac, just minutes from the Creekside lifts, the timeless design and details of this custom home will WOW you from the moment you enter.
ROB PALM
Personal Real Estate Corporation
RAINBOW
8591 ASHLEIGH MCIVOR DRIVE
$1,999,000
Build your Whistler dream home in Whistler’s Baxter Creek neighbourhood. This 11,935 sq. ft. lot has a private location at the end of the cul de sac. Residents enjoy exclusive access to the Baxter Creek Resident’s Club featuring salt water pool, hot tub and fire fit gathering area.
rob@wrec.com | 604 905 8833
SUNSTONE PEMBERTON 3008 TENQUILLE PLACE
ERIN MCCARDLE STIEL
WHISTLER CREEK
2040 KAREN CRESCENT
$2,299,000
Fantastic new half duplex in Whistler Creek only steps to the lifts at Creekside! Beautifully designed and exceptionally finished, this home offers a bright open concept living space with soaring ceilings, 3 large bedrooms each with ensuite, oversized single garage, landscaped yard and wonderful deck - perfect for enjoying an evening around the gas fire pit. Full 2-510 year warranty!
$254,000
Build your dream home in this newly developed neighborhood in Sunstone Pemberton! This spacious 12,363 sq ft land was an original pick and offers a gentle sloped lot with massive views of Mt Currie, backing on to a recreational meca. This space allows you to not only build to your lifestyle, but suites are permitted and could help off-set your mortgage. The possibilities are endless – plus, GST has been paid!
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$529,000
The ideal place to spend Whistler getaways- From complimentary breakfast and mountainside ski valet to luxury amenities, spa, pool, hot tubs & gym. Take in the many shops and restaurants throughout the world class resort village just steps from your beautifully appointed suite. This suite’s layout is one of the largest ones including a full kitchen and balcony with spectacular village and mountain views. Owners may enjoy the amenities even when not staying in your suite, not to mention the excellent revenue.
JILL NOTMAN COLPITTS jill@wrec.com | 604 932 1372
D4 ST ANTON’S VILLAGE 3031 ST ANTON WAY
$819,000
Here at St Anton’s Village your very own chalet is backing onto a green belt of parkland in a small complex of 11 homes. Perfectly located on the SW corner of Blueberry Hill and Alta Vista, the Village is a 10 minute walk in one direction or even closer by is Alta Lake. This immaculate 3 bedroom family chalet has had only one owner who has upgraded and maintained it over the years impeccably.
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Lanthier Nadeau third at Northstar WOOLLEY EARNS BRONZE IN JUNIOR EWS EVENT
BY DAN FALLOON ANDREANE
LANTHIER Nadeau is heating up at just the right time in the Enduro World Series season. The former Whistlerite, now in Squamish, took her second consecutive podium finish and third in her past four races to strengthen her hold on thirdplace overall. “I was very surprised myself. It was a very different type of trails, with dust and dirt,” she said. “I made some little adjustments and I felt confident enough in my riding. I know I’m strong and I can hang at the top.” Lanthier Nadeau was 28.23 seconds back of winner Isabeau Coudurier of France, who has dominated all season, and roughly nine seconds back of runnerup Noga Korem of Israel. Lanthier Nadeau’s best stage came near the end, as she won Stage 5, which she described as being a top-to-bottom rock garden. Her success came through channelling some frustration she felt after a couple other near-misses earlier in the race. “I really wanted to win the Queen stage (which gives the winner 40 bonus points in the overall standings), which was Stage 3,” she said. “I finished third on that stage and Noga won, Isabeau was two seconds behind and I was three seconds behind. “The times were crazy tight. That was a nine-minute stage. I was pretty gutted not to get it. On [Stage] 4, I also made a couple of mistakes so on [Stage] 5, I think I was riding just a little bit angry. Sometimes that works.” With one more race in the championship chase in Zermatt, Switzerland in September, Lanthier Nadeau would be thrilled to end the season on the overall podium. “Being in the fight for the overall really shows the hard work, how much we have to go through, and all the challenges,” she said. In the interim, Lanthier Nadeau is heading to Quebec to coach youth crosscountry athletes at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. Also hitting the podium was Squamish’s Kasper Woolley, who rides in Whistler and skis with the Whistler Mountain Ski Club in the winter. In the U21 men’s category, Woolley was 28.63 seconds back of France’s Antoine Vidal to lock down his second podium appearance of the season. The race was Woolley’s first after breaking a knuckle in his hand nearly two months ago. While the injury was still nagging, he made it through. “I raced as hard as I could and kept it pretty smooth. I still have a hand injury, so
I couldn’t afford too many falls,” he said. Like Lanthier Nadeau, Woolley emerged in the latter stages, placing second in Stage 5 and winning Stage 6. His times in both stages, meanwhile, were both good enough for seventh in the pro men’s division. “Those two were a bit more downhill and a little shorter. They just suited me more to my riding,” he said. “I didn’t really do anything different from the other ones, but I was just faster relative to the others.” Woolley said the course was a 180 from the type of riding he’s used to here in the Sea to Sky. “It was the complete opposite of what I’m used to here at home. It was the dustiest, rockiest trails I’ve ever ridden,” he said, describing ankle-deep dust in some places. “I had a bit of riding [there] beforehand, so I tried to adapt as best I could.” In the pro men’s event, Whistler’s Jesse Melamed posted an excellent result as well, claiming fifth overall. Melamed was 46.43 seconds back of winner Richie Rude of the United States and roughly 26 seconds off the podium. Melamed is also banged up, having broken his ankle and injuring his finger in June. He returned to action at the CamelBak Canadian Open Enduro here in Whistler two weeks prior, placing 29th. While he was improved, with a stronger calf taking pressure off his sore ankle, Melamed was still in some discomfort. “I was hoping this one would be easier than Whistler because Whistler is known as one of the gnarliest and hardest events of the year. All that we heard about Northstar was that it was flat and pedally, so I was kind of excited for that, honestly,” he said. “It would suit me and my injuries. My hand was still pretty painful and it was a lot of work to make it hold on, so a smooth race for me would be amazing. “It ended up being really rough, super gnarly and really challenging, almost moreso than Whistler.” Melamed’s saving grace was that the stages were shorter, so he could more easily find and maintain a rhythm. “In Whistler, I was really having to mentally pace myself so I wouldn’t go over the line and endanger myself by being too tired,” he said. “In Northstar, could attack a bit more and ride like myself for longer. “I feel like I was riding just as well in Whistler, but was a bit more hesitant because I was so fresh from injury.” With three weeks to prepare for Zermatt, Melamed hopes to be in better shape when he hits the start gate again, especially with the Swiss race set to serve up longer stages. “I’m really hoping I can fully recover my hand, at least, so I can run a normal grip again. The modifications I’m making are limited by time, I would say, just in terms of how long I can hold on properly,” he said. n
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‘You’re free up there’ NINETY-TWO-YEAR-OLD TOURIST REFLECTS ON FIRST PARAGLIDING EXPERIENCE IN PEMBERTON
BY DAN FALLOON WHEN
ATTRACTIONS market themselves as family fun for those aged two to 102, you generally get the sense it’s a little bit tongue in cheek. But Guy Herrington and Sea to Sky Paragliding take that approach seriously as Herrington has personally flown guests with an 85-year age span—from the youngest at age seven to the oldest at 92— after piloting California’s Jean Spierling earlier this month. On Aug. 16, Spierling and her daughter, Carol, took a 30-minute flight around the Pemberton Valley as part of their vacation excursion. “It was super. I’d been parasailing before, but you’re attached to a boat. But this, you were free, free in the air flying like the birds. It was wonderful,” Jean said. On a prior trip, the Spierlings were at Jackson Hole, Wyo. and they observed people paragliding from the tops of the Tetons, thinking it would be something they’d like to try. “We thought, ‘Wow, that looks like that would be exciting.’ However, with our timeframe and the scheduling, we weren’t able to do it,” recalled Carol, who lives on Hawaii’s Big Island. “Once we decided to come here, I thought, ‘I’m guessing they do paragliding there. They’re tall mountains and it’s a pretty outdoor, active place.’” Before the trip, she came upon Sea to Sky Paragliding and connected with owner Guy Herrington. The Spierlings met with Herrington at the Beer Farmers to get acquainted with the equipment the day before their flight. “Mom wanted to really see what the rigging was so she felt comfortable. She has some physical [ailments] where she can’t lift her arms over her head, and this and that, so she just wanted to make sure that she would be comfortable doing it,” Carol said. “[Herrington] had the setup, the rigging and everything, the harness, and was able to put her into it and give
FLIGHT OF A LIFETIME Guy Herrington and Jean Spierling prepare to go on Jean’s first-ever paragliding flight at the age of 92 on Aug. 16. PHOTO BY RICARDO CORAL
her some practice runs, which was super helpful, so she knew what to expect.” Herrington added that he wanted to meet the Spierlings before taking them up, ensuring that Jean had the right amount of strength and agility to fly successfully. The next day, the Spierlings went up to the launch point, which Carol described as another highlight of the trip. “We drove up this super steep, rocky road to the takeoff location. That was a great experience in and of itself,” she said. “When we went to Jackson Hole, [we saw] how easy it is to take the gondola to the top, get in your rigging and glide down. But this was nice because it was a little bit more adventurous going up in the truck, going through the four-wheel-drive road.” After revisiting the takeoff procedure, the two pairs, Jean with Herrington, and Carol with her pilot, Paul, were ready to go. After ensuring that the wind was blowing in the right direction, Herrington began the countdown. “Three, two, one, run!” Carol recalled. “And she did. “The sail comes up behind and pulls you back, but you have to keep running so that
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you can keep air in the sail. Two seconds later, they were flying off the hillside, just like that. It was super exciting.” The launch wasn’t smooth, Jean said, and she credited Herrington for getting them in the air safely. “Guy saved our bacon,” Jean said with a chuckle. “We ran, and when the wind hit, it almost blew me over. Guy kept on his feet, he kept going and next thing I knew, we were up in the air.” However, the owner said the launch was challenging due to the day’s conditions, and Jean did well to adapt to what she needed to. “There was a bit of sidestepping involved. It worked out really well. She did very, very good,” said Herrington, whose previously oldest flyer was 87. “Sometimes the wind doesn’t come up perfectly straight. Sometimes, you launch perfectly smooth and it’s just a couple steps. Sometimes you have to do a bit of a shuffle to just get under the wing a little bit. “It was just a little shuffle to the side, the wing corrected perfectly, and she was in the air.” Seconds later, Carol and Paul were
themselves airborne. “The first minute or two is very nervewracking because you’re amazed you’re flying in the air like that,” Carol recalled. “Once we got going and we relax and you sit back into the harness, it’s just, sit back and enjoy the ride.” While Herrington and Jean floated, Paul took Carol up higher into the sky using thermals or columns of rising air. “It was nice to have a few clouds, but it was very clear and beautiful, and we could see one end of the valley to the other,” she said. While Herrington flew Jean all over the valley to see sights such as waterfalls, she was most excited to be up in the air at all. “The best part I think was just flying all over the place,” she said. “You’re free up there.” Jean, who has raced Ironman events in the past and summited Mount Kilimanjaro, is eager to try again, according to Carol. “Next time, we know [the experience] and we’ll be happy to spend a little bit more time up there,” Carol said. “This time, we were both very nervous, but going forward in the future, we know what to expect.” n
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Walker tops MJT tournament NICKLAUS NORTH GOLFER PULLS OFF COMEBACK WIN FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
BY DAN FALLOON WHISTLER JUNIOR GOLFER Stewart Walker is the Maple Leaf Junior Tour’s (MJT) comeback kid. For the second consecutive year, Walker overcame a deficit after Round 1 to pick up the victory in the bantam boys’ division during the Big Max Series event at Whistler Golf Club on Aug. 27. This time around, it wasn’t quite as dramatic. Walker trailed by only three strokes instead of eight, and it didn’t take a playoff hole this year as he ran away with the win by seven strokes over Vancouver’s Nathan Szpakowicz and Langley’s Caleb Davies. Still, it doesn’t make the victory any less memorable for the 14-year-old Nicklaus North Golf Course member. “It feels so good,” Walker said emphatically shortly after receiving his award. In the second round, Walker posted a four-under-par 68 to equal the best round he’d ever put up in tournament play, and
cancelling out the four-over 76 he shot the day prior to finish the event at even par. After a so-so start through five holes, Walker birdied three of the next four holes to pick up some steam. He birdied six holes in all in Round 2. “I didn’t get off to a good start. I was three-over [for the tournament] through five [holes],” he said. “When I wasn’t playing well, I just forgot about it and changed my game a little.” Heading into Round 2, Walker trailed two golfers, including leader Tristan Jackman of Surrey by three stokes and British golfer Luke Metcalf by one. Both struggled in the second round as Walker surged. The local felt fine playing from behind. “I didn’t really mind being a couple back. I just played a lot better knowing that I had to gain some strokes on them,” he said. “It helped me play a little better, I think.” Walker will head down to Washington state for the Drive, Chip & Putt regional final on Sept. 8. Also at the tournament, Vancouver’s Danny Im topped the juvenile boys’ division
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on the strength of a six-under 66 in Round 1 followed by an even-par 72 to wrap up. Im finished four strokes ahead of Burly Hildreth of Orcas Island, Wash. “I was hitting my irons pretty tight, making some putts,” the 15-year-old said of his first-round success. “I only had one bogey and seven birdies, so that’s a really good scorecard. “I was pretty happy with the first day but pretty disappointed with the second day. I wasn’t making a lot of putts.” Im enjoyed playing at Whistler Golf
Club, saying it was challenging in parts. “The course is in really good shape. I couldn’t have wished for a better course than this,” he said. “Some holes were very challenging, but some holes were just, rip a driver, hit a wedge in, if you stick it, make birdie or just come off as a par.” Other winners included: Connor Riley of Oakville, Ont. (collegiate boys); Mackenzie Bickell of Richmond (junior boys); Erin Lee of Langley (15-to-18 girls); Andy Liu of Surrey (peewee boys); and Anna Huang of Vancouver (U15 girls). n
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RISING UP Rick Renaud (right) took second in the amateur men’s division at KiteClash 7. PHOTO BY RICK MELOFF
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BY DAN FALLOON A YEAR AFTER making a critical mistake in selecting too small of a kite for the Kite Clash masters finals, Whistler’s Rick Renaud was on track this year. Competing in a brand-new amateur men’s division, Renaud took second to Corey Coons en route to hitting the podium on Aug. 24. “In the finals for the amateurs, I picked the right-sized kite, and everything lined up,” he said. “I just nailed all my tricks, basically, and I only had one yard sale. That was good, because when you have a big yard sale, it takes so much time to get back on your board and the next thing you know, the heat’s over.” Renaud’s success came from the diversity of tricks he displayed to the judges, who liked what they saw down at the Squamish Spit. “It’s about nailing a lot of tricks, a lot of different types of tricks,” he said. “My coach and a couple of the judges said that I had a bigger variety of tricks that I laid down compared to some of the other guys. Variety is something they’re trying to see.” Renaud has a unique trick in his arsenal, the toe-side back roll, which he performs inverted and high, though he boasts an array of moves. “I’ve been working on unhooked tricks. I’ve been nailing the M-16, also known as an unhooked backroll kite loop. Same thing with a front roll or an S-mobe,” he said. “When you do those tricks, you end up getting way more points than when you’re hooked in. “When you’re an amateur, unhooked is a big deal. I’m still working on my handle
pass, trying to do a surface pass.” Renaud explained that riders’ rounds typically get more difficult as the heat elapses as they look to bank points before moving on to riskier efforts in the event that something does go wrong. However, it can be difficult to stack the tricks over the course of the run, especially with numerous other athletes out there at the same time. “Trying to get all your tricks in, you’ve got the weather to deal with, you’ve got other kiters—sometimes they crash in front of you. We try to jump in a small area. We’re going around in a circle where there’s five or six guys,” he said. “We’re all following this pattern, you jump in the same area, and if somebody crashes, then you need to bail and do a different trick.” However, Renaud was foiled in the masters event once again by a small kite. He noted that wind conditions were changing fairly regularly throughout the day, and the competition was held during a lull. “I went out there with too small a kite. It was a whole two sizes too small for me,” he said. “That was the difference. I couldn’t perform my tricks because I was drastically underpowered. It didn’t even give me the chance, really. “You have to pick the right kite. That’s trick No. 1.” Renaud added that he was excited to see top pros such as Aaron Hadlow from the United Kingdom competing. Renaud got to go head to head with the pros in the big air competition, which was an enjoyable facet of the weekend, and he also appreciated getting advice from some of the world’s best. Also competing this weekend was Whistler’s Rachelle Lamothe, who placed third in the amateur women’s event. For more information on the event, visit kiteclash.ca. n
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All-girls hockey team returning WHISTLER TO ENTER ATOM TEAM INTO PCAHA GIRLS’ LEAGUE
BY DAN FALLOON JEREMY ROBB saw a gap in minor hockey in Whistler. While his daughter Olivia has played for several years and stuck with it, Robb has seen plenty of girls play for a season or two before leaving the sport. To keep them playing, Robb organized a five-session camp in the spring to help determine whether there was enough interest in hosting a team. In all, 14 players came out and formed a club under the existing Winterhawks banner in the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association’s girls’ league. The team will play half of its 20 games in Whistler and half on the road in the Lower Mainland. “We had the sense that there was a need for it. I kind of felt as though the girls were not continuing playing because they really didn’t want to play with the boys,” Robb said. “I thought maybe if we tried it out where it’s just offered to girls, then maybe we’ll have a better opportunity to give the girls a chance to be around their peers.”
Robb wasn’t entirely sure why girls quit, but wondered whether it had to do with the boys’ style of play leaning too much into a crash-and-bang style. “It’s maybe the physicality. As they approach the age this group is at, and that’s nine- and 10-year-olds, [the boys] definitely start to become more physical. That’s not to say that the girls can’t keep up, but I do find that not every girl wants to play in a physical game. Sometimes they just want to play to have fun,” he said. Robb said the camp and subsequent formation of a team had “a really positive response” from the start, and believes it’s a sign for the season ahead. Even though many of the players are new to the game, he’s bullish on what they can accomplish. “It’s a really good group and they’re all excellent little athletes, too,” he said. “All our girls, except for four of them, are brand-new to hockey. It’s going to be a lot of fun just watching them develop through the season and see where we can go with it. “Whistler kids don’t always match up in skill, but they do match up in athleticism and I find halfway through a season, these kids really make up the difference. They
ON THE BENCH Members of the Whistler Winterhawks’ atom girls’ team take a breather during training. PHOTO SUBMITTED
play so many sports and they’re ready. They know how to compete.” Robb hopes that hosting the single team is the start of building a proper girls’ hockey association, with the eventual outcome being that girls can stay in Whistler to play competitive hockey instead of joining a Vancouver-area team. “The goal, ultimately, would be that the girls this year move on to play peewee next year, and we have more girls join behind them so we can have an atom team and a peewee team next year,” he said. “Being a community with one ice sheet, it can be hard to gain the ice time,” he said. Robb noted these efforts are different
from the previous all-girls’ team in Whistler, which featured girls of all ages as opposed to fitting into existing age divisions. As well, there will be an all-female Esso Fun Day session prior to the season at Meadow Park Sports Centre on Sept. 8 from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. “We’re trying to make it so it’s all females on the ice that day—there will be no male coaches,” Robb said. Head coaches will be hockey-playerturned-MTB-star Georgia Astle, as well as former U Sports players Kayla Dodson and Christine Maile. Those interested in signing up can contact Robb at goalie@whistlerminorhockey.com. n
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STRONG MAN Blake Mahovic will take on Team Canada in Langdale on Friday. PHOTO SUBMITTED
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BY DAN FALLOON BLAKE MAHOVIC of the Axemen Rugby Club is set to get an opportunity to shine under bright lights on Friday night. Mahovic will suit up with the BC AllStars as it takes on the Canadian Men’s XV as part of an exhibition series to help prepare the national team for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Tokyo this fall. Head coach Aaron Takel said in a release that the players on the B.C. squad have plenty to play for. “Some players have a point to prove, some of them feel that they deserve to be knocking on the door for selection with the national team programs. This is their chance to take on the person currently occupying that position in the Canada camp,” he said. The game will take place in Langford on Aug. 30. The Canadian team will come to the Lower Mainland a week later to play the United States at B.C. Place on Sept. 7. Mahovic previously played with Team BC in a win against Alberta earlier this summer. Check out the game online at bcrugby. com/live.
5 PEAKS TRAIL RUNNING SERIES COMES TO WHISTLER The 5 Peaks Trail Running Series held its fifth event of the season here in Whistler on Aug. 24. In the race on Blackcomb Mountain, Kristopher Swanson knocked off Mike Haponiuk and James Tilley in the
10.6-kilometre enduro event. Katie Button edged out Emily Morris and Rebecca Warren for the women’s win. In the 6.6-km sport race, Ryan Goodwin bested Dustin Hay and David Eyre on the men’s side, while winner Kelsey Lepard shared the women’s podium with Sophie Tabor and Therese Fricke. For more, visit www.5peaks.com.
LAFRAMBOISE FOURTH AT CARDRONA Canadian Nicolas Laframboise got off to a strong start to the FIS World Cup snowboard season in New Zealand on Aug. 24. Laframboise was just a quarter-point off the big air podium behind Finland’s Kalle Jarvilehto. American Chris Corning ran away with the crown, besting fellow Yankee Redmond Gerard by 15 points. Other Canadians included John MacDougall in 15th, Mateo Massitti in 23rd and Michael Ciccarelli in 34th. In the women’s event, Sommer Gendron was the lone Canuck, finishing in seventh. Finland’s Enni Rukajarvi earned the win, topping Great Britain’s Katie Ormerod and Norway’s Silje Norendal.
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NICKLAUS NORTH HOLDS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Nicklaus North Golf Course crowned its club champions earlier this month. Kaitlyn Hill and Nick Papoutsis walked away with the respective low-gross titles in the tournament on Aug. 10. Timothy Ng and Verna MacDonald, meanwhile, won the low-net crowns. Lastly, Dix Lawson came away with the low-net seniors win. n
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FORK IN THE ROAD
Pickled pink PETER PIPER PICKED A PECK AND YOU WILL WANT TO, TOO PETER PIPER picked a peck of pickled peppers, and you might want to, too, after checking out some of the tart-smart inspiration kicking around pickles these days. Never mind all the gorgeous fresh produce now on hand for your pickling pleasure—cukes, beets, pumpkin, garlic, carrots, and more, all to be had at your local farmers’ market or grocery store (look for
BY GLENDA BARTOSH that “product of B.C.” label). After being relegated to the backburner of the food line-up for years as being too old-school, too nerdy or just plain boring, everything pickled is pickable again. The sassy New York-inspired flavours of Kaylin and Hobbs Pickles, which opened shop at Granville Island Public Market a while ago, has generated such a roaring trade they’ve expanded to Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver and soon will be opening at L.A.’s big farmers’ market. West Coast eateries are big on pickles, too. (Maybe it’s all those sea pickles invading the Pacific Northwest.) Shed Tofino on Vancouver Island is known for its Brittany’s Spears (deep-fried dill pickles),
PRIZED PICKLE PIZZA Customers desperate for a real slice have been offering up to $50 for the last piece of pickle pizza at this year’s PNE.
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while zippy notes from the likes of pickled green strawberries and pickled carrots have been an undercurrent for North Star chef Warren Barr, formerly of Tofino’s lovely Point Restaurant, now captaining his own culinary craft, Pluvio, in Ucluelet. Closer to home, Whistler’s 21 Steps is known for its yummy marinated olives served up with fried garlic, while the house pickles on the chicken shawarma sandwich at Hunter Gather are a simply delicious nod to pickle history (see below). If this is all far too serious for you, check out all things pickled at the PNE this year. The pickle pizza is running neck-and-neck with the gorgeous green pickle-flavoured cotton candy as top must-try items, along with the butterbeer ice cream (think butterscotch for flavour, and the ale of Harry Potter wizards, for inspiration). Yep, pickles are hot, which the gang dishing out the pickle pizza at Rick’s Pizza Stand at the PNE can happily confirm. Desperate customers have offered 20 and even 50 bucks for a last slice of pickle pizza at the end of the night. And, surprise, surprise—it’s good, with a cheesy/mayo base subbing for the usual tomato sauce. Ditto the pickle-flavoured cotton candy, sporting a nice balance of sweet and sour, and dill notes to finish (that’s my tongue in my cheek there, for all you wine aficionados). But then just about everything pickled has tasted great for centuries, mainly because it was a reliable way of preserving food to keep it tasty and healthy long before refrigeration was invented. You simply need an acidic
solution (vinegar) or a salty one (brine) to prevent unwanted bacteria and microbes from spoiling just about any food. While it’s often hard to pin down the “first” of anything, the New York Food Museum tells us that people living in Mesopotamia are credited for making the first pickles around 2400 BCE. That’s more than 4,000 years of pickles, so no wonder we have such variety and scope. Cleopatra valued them for her good looks and Napoleon valued them for his soldiers’ health. And while Japan and Korea are considered the pickle nirvana, the U.K. isn’t far behind. Mrs. Beeton’s 1859 Book of Household Management, the bible for running a household in Britain of the day, and maybe even in a few corners now, has no fewer than 19 pickle recipes, from walnuts to nasturtiums and beef tongue. No wonder Shakespeare gave us the expression “getting yourself in a pickle” when you’re in a bind; it’s a line in Act 5 in Hamlet. Once you start talking pickles, the sky’s the limit. Pickled cukes, as in dill pickles (the dill originally from Sumatra; cukes native to India) are traditionally top-ofmind for Canadians, but that’s just the start. Pickled oysters, once a favourite of 1800s America, are making a comeback. And in our gloriously diverse West Coast cuisine, we have tsukemono from Japan—pickled seaweed, radishes, garlic and more; spicy kimchee from Korea; preserved lemons from the Middle East; and just about anything you can think of, including that cotton candy. Whatever you do, don’t get yourself into a proverbial pickle if you want to try
making some of your own. Ask mom, or call up DuckDuckGo and you’ll find lots of good recipes online. This one is easy, as the name “5 Minute Dill Pickles” implies. Our family’s been eating them for years, and they’re as good at a late-summer picnic as in a bagged lunch. In a pot, mix 1 cup water, 1 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring it all to a boil and pour it over an English cucumber that’s been cut to length and quartered and put in in a suitable container. Add in 2-3 tablespoons of fresh, chopped dill, if you have it. Chill overnight in your fridge. That’s it! Pickles to go. As for Peter Piper and his peck, that favourite kids’ tongue twister was first published in 1813. Peter Piper, however, was a very real 18th century, multi-tasking person, namely Pierre Poivre—horticulturalist, botanist, missionary in the Far East, and part of the French East India Company. He’s noted for introducing spice plants, such as nutmeg, to places like Mauritius. In those days spices were often referred to as “peppers,” which were traded in pecks, a unit of measurement used exclusively for dry goods. One peck equals about eight dry quarts or a quarter bushel. That measurement has since pretty much fallen into disuse but, thankfully, pickles, in all their variations, have not. Pick a pickle today. Glenda Bartosh is an award-winning journalist who recommends the PNE as a happy counterpoint to any back-to-normal September blues. It ends Sept. 2. n
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Let’s get to the bottom of this whole ‘Haze Craze’ HAZY BEERS HAVE EXPLODED IN POPULARITY, AND ARE THE FOCUS OF WVBF’S MASTER CRAFTERS EVENT ON SEPT. 13
BY BRANDON BARRETT IF THE PAST few years are any indication, it’s safe to say the future of craft beer in B.C. is looking hazy. Virtually every brewery around counts at least one hazy beer on its roster these days. These typically fruity, fragrant beers have earned the nod of approval from drinkers looking for a flavourful brew that dials back the bitterness. “Out of eight beers, we try to keep one or two as a hazy beer now. Effectively, it’s driving sales,” said Kevin Winter, co-founder of Coast Mountain Brewing in Function Junction. “They’re very popular, man, and have taken over. Breweries are entirely built on hazy beers these days.” Coming out of New England more than a decade ago, hazy beers gained popularity thanks in part to their seasonal scarcity. The suspended yeast and vegetal matter, which adds flavour, means that hazy IPAs, in particular, generally have a limited shelf life. “Basically you’re just trying to get as much protein and polyphenols in the beer as possible. That’s actually what creates the haze,” said James Walsh, brewer at Coast Mountain. Typically using Australian or New Zealand hops, the flavour profile of the average hazy tends to skew towards the tropical, with big citrus notes. “A lot of the new hops, you get papaya, grapefruit and lemon-lime instead of those more English varietals,” Walsh explained. Walsh believes the current haze craze is at least partially to do with the “IBU arms race” of the past few years, with brewers trying to out-bitter each other at every turn. “There were so many people out there who, when you said the word IPA, they would cringe. They just immediately say, ‘I don’t like IPAs.’ And they always tend to say that they don’t like hoppy beers,” Walsh added. “They assume that hoppy means bitter, which is
ALL IN A HAZE WORK Hazy beers have become so de rigeur that it’s rare to find a craft brewery in B.C. without at least one on its roster these days. WWW.SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
clearly not the case in the haze craze. The haze craze helps showcase that and [drinkers] are getting to discover all these flavours you
brought new drinkers into the fold, especially the younger demographic, always on the hunt for the latest trend in a constantly
“They’re very popular, man, and have taken over. Breweries are entirely built on hazy beers these days.” - KEVIN WINTER
get from hops but without that intimidating bitterness that takes multiple beers to train your palate to enjoy.” The ubiquity of hazy beers has also
evolving industry, posited Winter. “These beers are brewed primarily with virtually no bitterness, so I think it has spawned a new drinking customer,” he said.
“The young kids these days always want to do something different, and a hazy beer, when you look at the thing, it doesn’t make any sense. You’re like, ‘What? Why? I should be able to see through this beer.’” The hazy boom will be on full display at the Longhorn on Friday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Master Crafters: Haze Craze, a battle of the brews that is judged by blind taste test, part of the Whistler Village Beer Festival. “It’s just a really even playing field,” said Brittia Thompson, marketing manager for festival producer Gibbons Whistler. “You don’t have the fancy branding, you don’t have the name. You’re relying on taste and the quality of your product alone.” Tickets are $30, available at showpass. com/master-crafters-haze-craze. n
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Heritage grant will help fund Audain’s largest and most ambitious exhibition yet MUSEUM RECEIVES $172K TOWARDS ITS UPCOMING EMILY CARR RETROSPECTIVE
BY BRANDON BARRETT THE AUDAIN ART Museum will receive roughly $172,000 in grant funding that will go towards its largest and most ambitious exhibition yet. Funded through Canadian Heritage’s Museums Assistance Program, the Audain was one of 19 cultural institutions across the country to receive funding, totalling $905,752. The program is designed to support and preserve heritage collections. In the case of the Audain, the money will cover around half of the cost of its upcoming special exhibition, Fresh SeeingFrench Modernism and the West Coast, which launches in September. Featuring between 50 and 75 works, as well as a complementary artbook and several satellite events, the exhibit will hone in on three crucial years in the development of iconic B.C. painter Emily Carr: 1910 to 1912. “What those years represent is the year before Emily Carr went to France, the STYLE SHIFT Emily Carr’s 1912 work, War Canoes, will be featured in an upcoming retrospective at the Audain Art Museum alongside an earlier watercolour version of the same painting. Side by side, the paintings show Carr’s dramatic stylistic shift following her year-long trip to Paris. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
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year that she was in France and the year upon her return,” explains Curtis Collins, chief curator at the Audain. “Those three years are really critical in the sense that what we’ll be able to see at the show is arguably the biggest shift in her artwork in her entire career. Her experience involved her becoming familiar with what one could
aesthetic to a much bolder use of colour,” he continues. Carr implemented a looser brush stroke, focusing less on exact representation in favour of striking a harmony of colour, form, and shape. “Really, it’s the start of acknowledging that any image you see within the context
“What was happening in France with the Post-Impressionists was that they were consistently moving away from that aesthetic to a much bolder use of colour.” - CURTIS COLLINS
consider the most avant-garde movements in Western painting.” Prior to her departure, which in 1910, was a weeks-long slog by boat, Carr was mostly working in the traditional, almost photorealistic style of portraits and landscapes that was popular at the time. After her stint in Paris, Carr’s worked took on a “much highercued palette,” Collins says, replacing muted colours with bright greens, purples and oranges. “What was happening in France with the Post-Impressionists was that they were consistently moving away from that
of painting is purely pigment on canvas,” Collins says. “It’s divorcing itself from that Renaissance concept that you’re looking through a window. The surface of paintings becomes much flatter, because there is less emphasis on creating an illusion of depth.” Upon her return to B.C., both critics and art collectors alike universally panned Carr’s dramatic stylistic shift, leading her to give up painting for more than a decade. Calling her “by far the most radical artist in Canada” at the time, Collins says the fact it was a female artist leading the charge made it that much more significant.
“It’s just a measure of the risk that this artist took, because she firmly believed that what was happening in Europe in terms of the most cutting-edge shifts in painting were something she needed to embrace,” he says. “She did so at a really high cost, and that cost, at least in the short term, was her career as a painter.” Fresh Seeing will also include an important historical component. The exhibition’s guest co-curator, Dr. Kathryn Bridge, retraced the painter’s journey through France last fall, an effort to correct some of Carr’s mislabelled landscape pieces from that era. “There’s some really new information as a result of this show, but it also gives some academic teeth, if you will, to this critical period of her career,” Collins notes. Now with more than a year under his belt as chief curator, Collins says the Audain is becoming “more enmeshed” in the local arts community, while not forgetting its important regional clientele. “It’s a time when we’re striking a really good balance between Whistler and Vancouver as our powerbases, and coming soon will be some pop-up museum shows in Vancouver that the Audain Art Museum will be hosting,” Collins says. Fresh Seeing runs from Sept. 21 to Jan. 19, 2020. Check back with Pique closer to the exhibit’s opening for more details. Learn more at audainartmuseum.com. n
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DREAMWEAVER Local students showed off the end result of a weaving project, led by Lil’wat instructor Tanina Williams, at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre earlier this year. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Weaving the social fabric of SD48 LIL’WAT WEAVING SKILLS HELPED STUDENTS FORGE A CONNECTION TO THE LAND—AND EACH OTHER
BY BRANDON BARRETT WHEN TANINA Williams approached a group of Whistler Secondary School (WSS) students about learning wool weaving, the students were feeling the stress of highschool life more acutely than usual. “Because we were struggling with certain things in our school, I thought this was one way we could bring everyone together,” says Williams, who teaches First Nations knowledge and cultural practices at School District 48 (SD48). “The group I worked with were like, ‘Hands down, yeah, we need to do this.’ “All of them have experienced certain things at school and they know they don’t want anyone else to experience that. That was really important to them.” Students from WSS, Myrtle Philip and Spring Creek all took part in the project, which taught traditional Lil’wat methods of weaving. As it turned out, students gained more than just a practical skill. “It’s so beautiful because some kids that are really struggling … if they can do something and give it to somebody else, it just helps them shine. It helps them feel good about themselves,” Williams says. For the most part, students led the direction of the project. Inspired by the 24 Hour Drum, an annual tradition that brings Indigenous and non-Indigenous students together in celebration of local First Nations’ culture, students at WSS settled on the theme of diversity for their wool weaving. “When you have a whole community weaving, learning about local land and culture as well as working together on something where they feel they have an authentic purpose, it does support the learning that local Indigenous culture is relevant and important,” says Susan Leslie, SD48’s principal of Aboriginal education. Weaving also proved to be a natural entry point into other areas of learning. It allowed Williams to shed a light on local flora and fauna, history and even math. Ultimately, Williams, who travelled
to Italy this spring, where she visited an 800-year-old weaving factory, was able to demonstrate how the skill has been applied across cultures worldwide. She even paid a visit to Ötzi, Europe’s oldest known natural human mummy, who she says is shrouded in wool garments that “are exactly the way Squamish and Lil’wat people would have made them.” “I got to talk about how long we’ve been weaving in the world and that everyone does weaving. So what it does is bridge us together,” Williams says. “That was the real important part for me, being able to bridge everyone together and [get the students] to ask their family if they crocheted, if they knitted, if your grandmother made dollies. Because we’re all Indigenous from somewhere and it’s really important that we recognize that.” SD48 has made huge strides in incorporating Indigenous ways of learning into its curriculum. Leslie believes exposing students to traditional forms of knowledge helps them find their “authentic purpose.” “The belief is, if you connect to the land, the local land and the people, you understand who you are,” she adds. “If we make that connection meaningful … then students ultimately will grow and learn and connect themselves not only to the place they live but globally to the planet. I think it is through land-based learning that students are going to have to actually rise up and foster ecological sustainability.” The district held a ceremony at the end of the school year at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre to mark the weaving project. Wiliams says the students saw the final product as a symbol of their commitment to making the world around them a better place. “Kids see the world in such different ways. They know we can all get along,” she says. “They want to be involved in changing the world. They want to be able to do something about it. They might not understand the specific issue, but they do know here is injustice, they understand that there are people hurting out there, and they want to make change.” n
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THE SEA TO SKY Orchestra is on the hunt for new members. While they currently have about 11 musicians, a handful are set to move in the coming weeks, says director Yuko Iwanaga. In particular, they’re looking for two new violinists. Ideally, they’d also like to add a viola player and a cellist, too. “I want people to enjoy making music together,” Iwanaga says. “Most of them have played in their childhood, but not everybody. Some people used to play, but they stopped and started to pick up instruments again.” The group—which has members from Pemberton, Whistler, and Squamish— meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. and performs throughout the year. Musicians must be able to read music and have some level of experience—even if it was playing music when they were a kid. New members are accepted on an ongoing basis. To find out more, email Iwanaga at dreamthedream15@gmail.com
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The Whistler Chamber Music Society has revealed its 2019-2020 concert series. First up, on Oct. 6, is the Cascadia Reed Quintet, made up of the oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bass clarinet, and bassoon. World-class Vancouver ensemble Borealis String Quartet will follow on Nov. 17; McGregor-Verdejo Duo, a flute-and-guitar duo, is set for Dec. 8, and the Jumaralis Trio, with clarinet, cello, and piano, will perform on March 8, 2020. Finally, rounding out the series will be A Touch of Brass, a long-running group made up of Vancouver Opera Orchestra performers, on April 5, 2020.
All shows take place from 5 to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. For more information, or to purchase tickets to the first show, visit whistlerchambermusic.ca.
MOUNTAIN MUSE FESTIVAL SET FOR PEMBERTON It might feel like festival season has come to an end, but the Pemberton Arts Council has one more in store. The organization is hosting the Mountain Muse Festival on Sept. 13 and 14 at venues throughout Pemberton. It will feature art and live music, including Dakota Pearl on Friday, Sept. 13. On Saturday, Sept. 14, catch Thomas Sloss, Suzanne Wilson, Michael Waters, and Sea to Sky String Orchestra from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Then, from 2 to 4 p.m., catch The Spiritual Warriors, followed by The Courageous Mountain Rangers from 4 to 6 p.m., and Ev Kinsella from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The events are free. For more information, stay tuned to the Mountain Muse Festival event page on Facebook.
CZECH IT OUT AT THE POINT What’s the best way to mark the end of summer? Well, that’s obvious: with a Czech Polka Night, of course. The Point Artist-Run Centre is hosting this unique evening on Sept. 13, which will feature live accordion music from Sharon Schrul, polka dance lessons with Adela Smazilova and a Czech feast prepared by Petr Cagasek. Come dance the night away for $30 with dinner and $15 with the show and dancing only. Tickets are available at thepointartists. com or at Armchair Books. n
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A unique supper club-concert format to raise funds and awareness for mental health. Loads of exciting auction items, golf and stay at the Banff Springs hotel, Harbour Air flights, golf rounds galore, art, wine and much more! Thanks to all our auction donors Tickets are $50 each (includes dinner) now available and selling fast. Can be purchased online at thekeltyfoundation.org.
YOUR ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE EVENING WILL FEATURE ‘60s ROCKERS FABULOUS GEORGE AND THE ZODIACS AND VANCOUVER’S OWN BARNEY BENTALL.
DONATIONS TO DATE: SZOCS Foundation - 100K presenting sponsor Whistler West Fraser Timber - 10K Vancouver Jim and Lenney Richardsonn - 25K Winnipeg Mrs Rae Spear - Gin’s Mom - 10K Tony and Kima Grieve - 5K Whistler David Demers - 10K Whistler CIBC Wood Gundy – 3K Vancouver Gibbons Wow, Joey is going to feed us! Many have donated $50 to $1000 dollars Thank you! Your personal name here? Your corporate name here?
In addition, Fairmont Chateau Whistler has offered a Thursday to Sunday nightly rate of $259 per night, so come on up to beautiful Whistler and make it a long weekend. Booking details are on our website as well. The Dennehys have been instrumental in providing resources and guidance for those suffering from mental illness since 2001 having raised over $7 million for the cause. The foundation has concentrated its efforts in the Sea-to-Sky corridor with crucial connections in Vancouver, such as the Kelty Mental Health centres at Lions Gate Hospital and the BC Children’s Hospital. Read all about this event and our efforts and success at thekeltyfoundation.org. Large donations have been rolling in and already we have raised 165K towards our goal of 250K. We also welcome auction items. Call us at 778-886 0298 to speak to a committee member.
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Dog day shark punks must die ANOTHER WEEK, another horror movie. Hollywood always seems nervous about releasing their marquee flicks during these last few weeks of summer holidays. Maybe they figure the kids are broke
BY FEET BANKS and the rest of us don’t have time for the theatres because we are so goddamn busy trying to cram all our unrealized summer plans and dreams in while we can. And they’re not wrong, but with a lack of superheroes and big franchise tentpoles, these dog days of summer actually end up offering some of the most original and enjoyable flicks of the summer, especially if you like horror. Last week’s Ready Or Not was a killer horror comedy and the good times continue this week with 47 Meters
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Down: Uncaged. First off, it’s a shark movie, so that’s a win. Beyond that though, it’s a SCUBA diving shark movie about four teenage girls stuck in a sunken Mayan temple/maze/ deathtrap, and director Johannes Roberts is back on board (remember the first 47 Meters Down, with Mandy Moore stuck in the shark cage and running out of air? It ruled). Uncaged brings a bigger budget, more victims, more sharks, and more of that dualism claustrophobic/agoraphobic tension that comes from being trapped in a small space, but surrounded by dark open nothingness, with teeth. Certainly, this is not an intelligent film, or even a particularly good one (dialogue and characterization definitely lack), but at 89 minutes it’s a nice little creature feature with a decently unique premise (for a shark movie). 47 Meters Down: Uncaged is rated 14-A for gore and shark-human-blindness. Also opening this week, also rated 14-A, Good Boys is another kids-talkingshit-while-coming-of-age comedy in the vein of Superbad (this one is actually produced by Superbad power duo Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg). This time the story revolves around a
trio of 12-year-olds on a quest to learn how to kiss a girl so the one kid can go to a cool party and get the cool girl. As expected, their quest for knowledge goes terribly awry and soon the kids are on the run (from cops and teenage girls), with a bag of accidentally stolen drugs to boot. The directorial debut of Gene Stupnitsky (he co-wrote Bad Teacher), this one banks pretty heavily on the classic raunchy trope of good kids saying bad things, but there are real conflicts and messages in there too (peer pressure, divorce, bullying, the unease of maturing at different speeds than your buddies). Backed by incredibly strong performances by the main trio (Jacob Tremblay, Brad Noon and Keith L. Williams), as a raunchy comedy Good Boys also seems downright modern in its refusal to objectify/degrade women (nice to see consent playing a role in the plotting). All in, this flick is worthy, pretty funny, and exactly the kind of movie a 13-yearold kid should be trying to sneak into this summer. Speaking of Rogen and Goldberg, they also executive produce Black Monday, a 10-episode, shock comedy take on the
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infamous 1987 stock market collapse. Starring Don Cheadle (Boogie Nights) as a renegade leader of a second tier Wall Street Trading firm in the year leading up to the crash with Regina Hall (Girls Trip) as his left-hand woman, this one comes out of the gates swinging with some really smart and offensive humour, but it peters out as the series progresses. Still worth it for the performances and awesome ‘80s style (and the stretch Lamborghini limo, the “Limbo”), Black Monday is available on Crave/HBO. Crave is also home to Punk, a four-part doc series about the history of punk music that’s executive produced by founding father of the artform, Iggy Pop. Featuring many of the genre’s key players (everyone from Johnny Rotten to Marky Ramone to Debbie Harry to Legs McNeil to Jello Biafra to Fat Mike), Punk is a fairly standard bit of nostalgic navel gazing (which seems a bit un-punk), but it’s also super charismatic and highly informative if you are unfamiliar with the genre. My favourite part is when they have all these punk legends listening and reacting to each other’s records. Drop the needle, summer is still here! n
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SUMMER FUN Three of the original Witsend owners and residents of Alta Lake Road, (from left) Jacquie Pope, Kelly Fairhurst, and Florence Petersen. WHISTLER QUESTION COLLECTION, 1980
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EARLIER THIS MONTH, we were invited to attend the Alta Lake Road Block Party. While sharing information about the neighbourhood’s history with residents, a couple came by to share some history of their friend Jacquie Pope with us. Jacquie Pope first visited Alta Lake in 1953, when she and Kelly Forster (later Kelly Fairhurst) took a two-week vacation at Rainbow Lodge. After that holiday, Pope remembered that they returned every chance they got, including “the following summer and every long weekend in between.” At the time, travel to Alta Lake was an all-day affair and weekend trips took dedication. In 1955, Jacquie and Kelly were part of a group of teachers who bought a cabin together on Alta Lake Road. The five women were Jacquie, Kelly, Florence Strachan (later Petersen), Betty Gray, and June Tidball. At Alta Lake they learned to split wood, cook on a wood-burning stove, and lime an outhouse. Their cabin, soon named “Witsend”
Woodbine Cottage, Worlebury Lodge, Primrose, the Vicarage, and Kelso Lodge. Jacquie continued teaching in Burnaby and spent her summers at Alta Lake. After retiring in 1983, she moved to Whistler full time. Florence remembered Jacquie as “the life of many a gathering,” especially when she led the sing-a-longs with her ukulele. Jacquie had a passion for sports and had even played field hockey for Canada in the Netherlands in 1959. During her retirement in Whistler she hiked, fished and even sailed her own Sabot, a sailing dinghy that is sailed single handedly, as part of the Alta Lake Sailing Club. Jacquie stayed at “The Vatican” on Alta Lake Road until 2001, when she sold the property and moved to Squamish to enjoy easier winters and a longer golf season. James Collingwood, who bought Lot 30, demolished the house built by Colin Ramsay. The sign that hung outside “The Vatican” moved to Squamish with Jacquie and was reportedly displayed in her garden. After her death in 2011, friends and neighbours of hers inherited the sign and kept it in their own garden. These friends of Jacquie’s attended the
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At that time it wasn’t uncommon to see names attached to properties, including Valhalla, the Gowery, Whispering Leaves ...
after a particularly trying and rainy journey to Alta Lake, was a much-loved summer and weekend getaway for the group. Jacquie sold her shares in Witsend in 1964 and bought her own lot further along the road. She paid $1,500 to a PGE employee for Lot 30 and her house, built by Alta Lake Road neighbour Colin Ramsay, was completed in 1965. In a play on her last name, the house was named “The Vatican.” At that time it wasn’t uncommon to see names attached to properties, including Valhalla, the Gowery, Whispering Leaves,
Alta Lake Road Block Party and brought with them the sign from her Alta Lake property, surprising us by donating it to the museum collections. Despite spending decades outside, it is in remarkably good condition and the carved lettering is still easy to read. The sign represents a period in the area when Alta Lake was a popular summer cottage destination, before visitors traded their sailboats for skis. Though Jacquie’s house is no longer standing, artifacts like her sign provide insight into Whistler’s history. n
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Papa J of The Family Stone looks back on 50 years of feeling the funk ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME BAND PLAYS OLYMPIC PLAZA ON AUG. 31
BY BRANDON BARRETT WHEN THE MEMBERS of Sly and the Family Stone were first approached to play Woodstock, the festival seemed more like an inconvenience than anything else. “Woodstock was something that none of us thought was going to be like that,” says Jerry “Papa J” Martini, saxophonist and original founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band. “It was kind of a pain in the behind. It was hard to get to. I was knee-deep in mud. We waited in a tent for six hours.” It was 3:30 a.m. by the time the band finally hit the stage. It wouldn’t take long for them to realize something special was underway. “That whole electric thing that happens between half a million people and a band made the hair on my arms stand up,” Martini recalls. “It was amazing to feel the energy between our band and all those people. There is an actual physical thing that happens if you’re connecting with that many people. It’s something I could never forget.” The nearly hour-long set is still
THE FAMILY OF FUNK The first major American rock group with a multi-racial male and female lineup, Sly and The Family Stone were light years ahead of their time. The iconic funk-rock band plays Olympic Plaza on Aug. 31. PHOTO SUBMITTED
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remembered as one of Woodstock’s most iconic moments, capped by a transcendent, 10-minute performance of “I Want to Take You Higher.” Already one of the hottest acts in the country off of their 1969 sophomore album, Stand!, the performance cemented Sly and the Family Stone as one of music’s boldest—and most progressive—acts. The first major American rock group with a multi-racial, male and female lineup,
always jive with the music industry’s cookie-cutter vision for the band. “He was so far ahead of his time that it was hard to survive the music business people. They go, ‘Well, can’t you do it a little bit more like The 5th Dimension or somebody else?” Martini says. By the mid-‘70s, his drug problems and in-fighting within the group effectively ended the band in its original form. The Family
“It’s not the individual, it’s the music ... That’s why sometimes I have to let people go because they develop what I call LSD, which is Lead Singer’s Disease.” - JERRY “PAPA J” MARTINI
the band was anchored by Sylvester “Sly” Stewart, a talented multi-instrumentalist and lead vocalist. “He was a very visionary person,” Martini says. “If you listen to the words, there were a lot of songs that he wrote that were never big hits, but they were his favourites. Our first album was actually a failure nationally. It did well among some musicians, people like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock. They loved his writing. His words were unlike any words of the contemporaries of his time.” But Sly’s boundary pushing didn’t
Stone has continued on under various lineups, but Martini acknowledges replacing the enigmatic singer is an impossible task. “There’s no way anyone could ever fill Sylvester Stewart’s spot, it’s impossible, but what you want to do is get the picture that he was trying to paint and get that over to as many people as you can and keep it going,” he says. These days, The Family Stone is primarily made up of second-generation players like Phunne Stone, the daughter of Sly and the band’s long-time trumpeter and vocalist, Cynthia Robinson, who passed
away from cancer in 2015. “Sly’s music is going to last a lot longer than any of us, so what I’ve done is have three people under 45 years old in the band that are just amazing,” Martini says. Now helmed by lead vocalist Russ “Swang” Stewart (who Martini casually mentions he met “at B.B. King’s house”), Martini says it’s important that anyone who joins the band grasps the bigger picture of what Sly was trying to accomplish. “It’s not the individual, it’s the music,” he says. “That’s why sometimes I have to let people go because they develop what I call LSD, which is Lead Singer’s Disease. Because we go over so well in most places, people start to feel like, ‘Well, geez, I’m a bad mofo.’ And you are, or you wouldn’t be in the band … but we’re just carrying it on and people just have to be humble and realize the fact that people are there to see us, but they’re also there to listen to what I consider some of the greatest pop music of all time.” The oldest member of the band, Martini says that, despite his age, “I can still jump around the stage a little bit. The young people bring out the youth in you. “It’s going to keep going, and we keep doing well,” he adds. “We’re never going to be the original Sly and the Family Stone, and I wouldn’t even try. But guess what? I’m 76 years old and I’m having a ball.” The Family Stone plays a free show at Olympic Plaza on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Whistler Presents Outdoor Summer Concert Series. n
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SING ALONG Head over to Whistler Olympic Plaza on Aug. 30 for a sing along with Toronto’s Choir! Choir! Choir! PHOTO SUBMITTED
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BY ALYSSA NOEL IT TOOK Choir! Choir! Choir! time to reach Britney Spears level. When Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman first started the weekly Torontobased comedy and music project back in 2011, they deliberately steered clear of the Top 40 pop hits they didn’t listen to in their daily lives. “When we first started out it was about establishing identity,” Adilman says. “We did songs that were more obscure. It was more precious in that way. It was important for us to establish who we were. It would’ve felt weird to us if we did Britney Spears off the top. It wasn’t what we were listening to. As it evolved, we felt confident in who we were.” Today, you’ll find everyone from Justin Bieber to Taylor Swift—alongside Queen, and Pearl Jam—on the sheet music handed out at the door of their shows. For the uninitiated: the audience at Choir! Choir! Choir! events receive a lyric sheet when they arrive, learn the vocal arrangement of the song, and then sing it there together. It’s a simple formula, but one that’s launched them from a Toronto event to an international touring project. “We didn’t have a strategy for this project. It was just a fun night out with our friends. We’ve been doing it for nine years and it’s organically grown. We weren’t feeling pressure to create anything. We don’t have financial pressures or expectations … The thing that was most shocking was we grew so fast we just felt we had to keep pace with what’s going on,” he says. This summer alone, the pair has travelled everywhere from New York City to Ireland and Greece. “We found a way to be in many different places and different types of venues,” Adilman adds. “We do everything from small little bars to theatres.”
Almost exactly a year ago, they also made a stop in Whistler for the first time at Whistler Olympic Plaza. “It went really, really well. You never know when there’s these open-air concerts how many people will show up, but people came out and it was beautiful,” he says. They’re set to return to the same venue on Friday, Aug. 30, again as part of the Whistler Presents Outdoor Summer Concert Series. This time, they’re tackling Journey. “This tour we’re doing ‘Don’t Stop Believin’” Adilman adds. “We call it the epic karaoke anthems—banger after banger.” Returning to towns or cities often brings
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return audiences, but in Whistler, it’s a bit of a different story. “I don’t know how many people who showed up [last year] were local or travelling,” he says. “It’s the hardest and most exciting part of Choir! Choir! Chior! We’ve built a model that is total chaos. We never know how our night is going to go. We never know who’s going to be there.” That said, Adilman encourages Whistlerites to set their inhibitions aside and come ready to belt out a tune. “Don’t get hung up on the fact that you were told never to sing in public,” he says. “Bring your friends and family … Choir! Choir! Choir! is just a huge party and we all get to make it together.” Catch Choir! Choir! Choir! at Whistler Olympic Plaza on Friday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. The show is free. n
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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. 604-96-0413. > 1 pm > Audain Art Museum
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Erika Cicman is an artist, seamstress, scene and costume designer. She’s coming to Whistler to share her knowledge. Tickets are $65 at eventbrite.ca/o/muselab-19356518755. > 6-9 pm > Muse Lab
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Connect with friends, new and old, through weekly activities. Meet at Whistler Community Services Society. In partnership with Mature Action Community. > 9:30-11 am > Whistler Community Services
PARENT INFANT DROP-IN
An opportunity to develop a supportive social network with other parents of young babies. Speakers and a public health nurse are often in attendance. Free. > 11 am-12:30 pm > Whistler Public Library
ROTARY CLUB OF WHISTLER MILLENNIUM
Join the Rotary Club of Whistler Millennium to learn about what the club is doing to support your local community and international projects. Lunch is available for $20. Everyone welcome. > 12:15 pm > Pan Pacific Mountain Side
DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB
The club meets every week and visitors are welcome. For a partner, please call Gill at 604-932-5791. > 1-5 pm > Whistler Racquet Club
Live music every Tuesday and Thursday. > 8 pm > Brickworks Public House
Let the trumpets sing! The Whistler Youth Band is a beginner band for youth ages 10 and up. Grab an instrument and make music with friends. > 6-7:30 pm > Myrtle Philip Community School
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Put it on the rocks and call it a show! Hosted by Jack-Qui No. > 8 pm > The Living Room @ the Pangea Pod Hotel
Come join our legendary locals’ night every Thursday, kicking off the night with a game of skate at 9 p.m. followed by DJ Praiz and friends throwing down some dope tracks. Prizes to be given away each week include concert tickets, snowboards, electric sunnies and skateboards! Email info@garfinkels.ca for guest list and VIP options. 604-932-2323. > 9 pm-2 am > Garfinkel’s
The WhiskeyDicks are a group of Celtic Gypsy punk rockers who have spent the better part of a decade carving a reputation for themselves as “one hell of a good time.” > 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
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Serving up a more chilled and reggae version of your favourite classics. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge
THROWBACK THURSDAYS
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
BAND CAMP
Band Camp is a local talent development night at Black’s Pub. This is where new talent to Whistler debuts and artists who have been honing their skills at jam nights make their debut. This week it is Nicole and Alex a.k.a. Hot Licks on guitar and vocals from 9 pm. Free. 604-932-6408. > 9 pm-midnight > Black’s Pub & Restaurant
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Vancouver-based singer-songwriter, formerly of the 99.3 FM CFOX Seeds-winning band theTURN. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge
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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
COCKTAIL DANCE PARTY
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
For this special event, the Level Up crew turns Moe Joe’s into a tropical oasis filled with flowers, peace and love vibes. Join us for this exclusive Ibiza inspired party featuring feel good house music from ED:WIN, Handsomish, Pauly Deep and Miss KosmiK. Prizes for best flowery outfits. > 9:30 pm > Moe Joe’s
THURSDAY NIGHT FUNK FEATURING DJ DAKOTA
He spins old school and new school, ya need to learn though, he burns baby BURNS … like a hip-hop inferno! No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg
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WORKBC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DROP IN
Drop in to the Pemberton Public Library every Thursday afternoon and learn how WorkBC can assist you in your job search and career planning. All services are free. For details, call 1-877-932-1611. > 1-5 pm > Pemberton Library (Pemberton)
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ONGOING & DAILY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
WHISTLER MUSEUM
Learn more about Whistler’s culture and history. Now open by donation. > Daily 11am-5pm, Thu until 9pm > Whistler Museum
THE CULTURAL CONNECTOR: A JOURNEY OF ADVENTURE AND DISCOVERY
Grab a Cultural Connector guide and explore Whistler’s world of culture. As you follow the Cultural Connector route, you’ll discover the stories that enrich Whistler’s culture, the venues that celebrate it and the milestones that we’ve achieved along the way. The pathway will lead you through beautiful surroundings and six cultural institutions: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, Whistler Museum, Whistler Public Library, Maury Young Arts Centre, Lost Lake PassivHaus, and Audain Art Museum. Free. > Ongoing > Maury Young Arts Centre
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PRESCHOOL STORY TIME
Books, songs and rhymes for preschool-aged children, accompanied by a caregiver. Registration is not required. > 10:30 am > Whistler Public Library
LEARN THE ART OF TRAVEL SKETCHING WITH PENCIL AND PEN
Learn to collect your memories in a new form: sketching! Your experiences will get new meaning and focus on detail. Tickets are $95 at eventbrite.ca/o/ muse-lab-19356518755. > 3-6 pm > Muse Lab
WALK AND TALK SERIES, SPECIAL EXHIBITION WALK AND TALK SERIES, PERMANENT COLLECTION > 1 pm > Audain Art Museum
Docents will provide visitors with an introduction to the Audain Art Museum and its special exhibition. Visitors will be encouraged to explore the galleries afterwards. These drop-in tours are free with the purchase of admission or museum membership. > 5:30 pm > Audain Art Museum
GAMES CAFE
Come in and enjoy a massive selection of popular games. Sunday to Thursday. > 4-8 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar
COMMUNITY
WELCOME CENTRE MULTICULTURAL MEET UP
JUMMAH SALAH (FRIDAY PRAYER)
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME
WHISTLER YOUTH CENTRE DROP-IN
Come and say, “hi” if you are new to Canada and Whistler! Everyone and every age is welcome. Casual meet up, workshops, information about living in Canada. Check calendar at www.welcomewhistler.com for full details. Contact info@welcomewhistler.com or 604-698-5960. > 9:30 am-noon > Whistler Public Library
Books, songs, and rhymes for preschool children, accompanied by a caregiver. > 10:30-11 am > Whistler Public Library
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 projector and widescreen TVs. Free. 604-935-8187. > 3:30-11 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre
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WHISTLER TRI CLUB SWIM SQUAD
Triathlon focused swim squads. Full details at whistlertriclub.com/training-sessions. Free to members for fall (includes entry into Meadow Park). Nonmembers $8 drop-in (includes entry into Meadow Park). > 6-7:15 am > Meadow Park Sports Centre
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
MUSIC
LIVE MUSIC
Solo artists perform every week, except on the first Friday of every month when they swap out for a full band. No cover, no lineups. > 6-9 pm > Whistler Brewing Company
CHAMPAGNE FRIDAY
Kick off your weekend at Garf’s. Get on the guest list and join the party: info@garfinkels.ca. > 7:30 pm > Garfinkel’s
FIRE IT UP FRIDAY WHISTLER PRESENTS OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR!
Equal parts singing, comedy, and community-building, the night unfolds like a dream: you get a lyric sheet at the door, DaBu teaches you the vocal arrangement, a video is recorded, and everyone goes home feeling great. Touring internationally, Choir! Choir! Choir! boasts a dedicated and passionate membership of inspired singers. Free. > 7:30-10 pm > Whistler Olympic Plaza
Come down to Tommy’s Whistler and set the bar high for the weekend. DJ Dre Morel spinning pop, rock and hip hop beats all night long. For guest list and VIP reservations, visit tommyswhistler.com. Let us know if you are celebrating for a gift from us to you! > 9 pm > Tommys Whistler
THE WHISKEYDICKS
> 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish 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
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PEMBERTON FARMERS’ MARKET
Pemberton Farmers’ Market brings together Pemberton area producers and consumers creating a marketplace for vibrant collections of fresh produce, delicious food, unique art and more. Come meet and support local “makers, bakers and growers,” enjoy live music every Friday from June to October. Free. 604-966-4422. > 3-6:30 pm > Pemberton Downtown Community Barn
KARAOKE NIGHT PATRICK GAVIGAN
Vancouver-based singer-songwriter formerly of the 99.3 FM CFOX Seeds-winning band theTURN. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge
LADIES’ NIGHT
We have a gift for all ladies. Enjoy a glass of champagne then hit the dance floor and dance the night away with DJ Peacefrog. Info@buffalobills.ca for guestlist or table bookings. > 7 pm > Buffalo Bills
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JEFF HEINTZMAN @ ALPINE CAFE This local legend brings out a good old Alpine party with his mix of acoustic classics and originals! Free. > 7-9 pm > Alpine Cafe
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
JOEL MACISAAC & MIKE HENDERSON
Friday night weekend kickoff party with Whistler legends Joel & Mike. These local legends brings out a good old Cranked party with a mix of all your favourite acoustic classics and their own originals. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar
“I Will Survive” won’t sing itself, so come over to Whistler’s longest-running karaoke night and belt out all your favourite hits. Arrive early to avoid disappointment. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge
Live music by Whistler favourites Red Chair. > 9:30 pm > Tapley’s Pub
WALK AND TALK SERIES, PERMANENT COLLECTION > 1 pm > Audain Art Museum
FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS
Start the weekend off right with music by B.C.’s finest party DJs mixing the best in hip hop, rap, R&B and party anthems. Whistler’s most energetic dancefloor. > 9:30 pm > Moe Joe’s
MAKE A MAGICAL BEING FROM THE FOREST
After collecting the materials in the forest, the workshop will move to the Muse Lab. Lector Erica will
PIQUECAL introduce all the materials and explain the techniques of marionette making. They welcome children with their parents as well as curious adults. Tickets are $65 at eventbrite.ca/o/muse-lab-19356518755. > 2-5 pm > Muse Lab
WALK AND TALK SERIES, SPECIAL EXHIBITION > 3 pm > Audain Art Museum
DREAM BIG ENDLESS SUMMER VINTAGE SALE
Food Lovers Unite! Best prices on locally sourced produce.
Check out Weekly Flyers in store or online at:
yourindependentgrocer.ca Rainbow Store 8200 Bear Paw Trail Whistler 604-932-1128
Dream Big Endless Summer vintage sale with 50 per cent off selected summer stock. With live music from Charlie & Ellie, food and cocktails. > 6-9 pm > Alpine Cafe
COMMUNITY
SINGING WITH THE BABIES
Learn songs and rhymes to soothe and entertain baby while encouraging early language development. For kids up to walking age. Free. > 11-11:30 am > Whistler Public Library
WITH GRATITUDE to our community supporters and the following organizations, the new
WHISTLER WALDORF EARLY YEARS CENTRE will open in Spring Creek Autumn 2019.
FAMILY TOGETHER TIME
A parent-directed hour with board games, crafts and a story corner with felt puppets. A drop-in program for families of all ages. Free. > 3:30-4:30 pm > Whistler Public Library
WHISTLER YOUTH CENTRE DROP-IN
> 6-10 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre
SPORTS
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 a.m. at Lost Lake Passivehaus. Free. > 9-10 am > Lost Lake Passive Haus
MUSIC
PATRICK GAVIGAN > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge
BRET DOWN
Saturday night live music with Bret Down. Featuring effortless boot stomping sing along energy. Cranked is proud to host this this award-winning artist featuring Canadiana folk rock. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar
WHISTLER PRESENTS OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: THE FAMILY STONE
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and original founding member of Sly & The Family Stone, Jerry Martini joins Phunne Stone (the multi-talented daughter of Sly Stone and the late great Cynthia Robinson) to bring the music of the first inter-racial, inter-gender, mainstream major band in rock history. Free. > 7:30-10 pm > Whistler Olympic Plaza
THE WHISTLER WALDORF SCHOOL WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS A HEARTFELT THANK YOU to the Province of BC and these local charitable organizations for helping fund the creation of 16 new Whistler Waldorf Group Childcare spaces for children 30 months to school age. To inquire about enrolling your child, please contact admissions@whistlerwaldorf.com A few class spaces also remain in the elementary and high school. Email admissions@whistlerwaldorf.com or call 604.932.1885
inspiring a love of learning Whistler Waldorf School is a registered not-for-profit society and an equal opportunity Independent School serving Whistler and Pemberton.
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WEEKEND GETAWAYS
Whistler’s newest nightclub and lounge turns it up every Saturday night with VIP tables and a party not to miss out on. DJ Dre Morel spinning pop, rock and hip hop beats all night long. For guest list and VIP reservations, visit tommyswhistler.com. Let us know if you are celebrating for a gift from us to you! > 9 pm > Tommys Whistler
ADAM BAILIE
Adam Bailie is a Canadian singer-songwriter. He crafts an original sound with a poetic voice, acoustic guitar, and modern effects. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge
BROTHER TWANG
Come ramp up your Saturday night festivities with the boys from Brother Twang. > 9 pm-midnight > FireRock Lounge
LIVE @ BLACK’S
Every Friday and Saturday, party with local and touring musicians at Black’s Pub. > 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant
THE WHISKEYDICKS
> 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
LADIES’ NIGHT
It’s Whistler’s No. 1 stop for stag and stagette parties. DJ Turtle and friends mix up everything from hip hop, R&B, new rap, dance hall and Top 40 bangers. Email guestlist@moejoes.com for VIP and group perks. > 9:30 pm > Moe Joe’s
SATURDAY NIGHT ALL LOVE NO CLUB
He got your blood pumping last night, now satiate your thirst for amazing cocktails and unique beats with tyMetal’s eclectic DJ feats. No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg
SUPREME SATURDAY
DJ Nikky from Vancouver brings 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
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LEARN TO WORK WITH LEATHER
Learn one of the oldest human skills–work with leather. Instructors will teach you the basic techniques of this ancient craft. You will build a strong base of skill set you can use in your future projects. Tickets are $135 at eventbrite.ca/o/muse-lab-19356518755. > 10 am-6 pm > Muse Lab
> 1 pm > Audain Art Museum
WHISTLER FARMERS’ MARKET WALK AND TALK SERIES, SPECIAL EXHIBITION > 3 pm > Audain Art Museum
The market hosts an average of 90 local vendors showcasing fresh fruit, produce, artisan crafts and food products. > 11 am-4 pm > Upper Village
FAMILY STUDIO SUNDAY
Family Studio Sunday is every Sunday from 12 to 4pm. > 12-4 pm > Audain Art Museum
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SOULFUL SUNDAYS 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 a dynamic live act. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge
MONSTER ENERGY A-TRAK PATIO PARTY
Monster Energy & Merlin’s Bar Whistler Present: Labour Day long weekend Patio Party with ATRACK. The acclaimed DJ/producer/label owner is used to playing
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huge crowds across the world, but is coming to the Merlin’s Patio for an intimate experience like no other. 604-938-7700. > 6-10 pm > Merlin’s Bar & Grill
Soul Club Whistler spinning that funky soul soundtrack. > 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant
LIVE MUSIC - WILL ROSS
Folk-tronic acoustic live looping, featuring guitar, harmonica, beatboxing, percussion, layered into beautiful expression. > 9-11:55 pm > Three Below
THE SUNDAY GLOW PARTY
Moe Joe’s is transformed into a psychedelic, UV-infused rave cathedral, as Fidel Cashflow, Zapps and La Dooda
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RED CHAIR SEPT 2 DUBH LINN GATE IRISH PUB
cook up an aural feast of house and electro beats. Arrive early to beat the line. > 9 pm > Moe Joe’s
OPEN MIC JAM NIGHT
An open stage invitation for all who can sing, perform or even just wanna jam out with our house band. Whistler’s longest-running jam night every Sunday at Crystal Lounge. All instruments are provided. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge
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OPEN MIC
Come join in with this afternoon of music. Bring your instruments and come early to sign up. > 12-2 pm > Grimms Deli (Pemberton)
SUNDAY SESSIONS
The best locals’ party in Whistler. > 9 pm > Tapley’s Pub
SUNDAY NIGHT THEORY
tyMetal’s diversified taste translates to deep cuts featuring classics and future gems, guaranteed to tweak your brain stem! No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg
MUSIC & WORDS
This drop-in program is for kids two to four years and it focuses on early literacy through music, rhyme, stories and movement. Free. > 10 am > Whistler Public Library
WORKBC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DROP IN
RED CHAIR
A proper four-piece rock band playing all your radio favourites and originals. > 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
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WFF SUMMER CINEMA SERIES: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
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 ‘Kids Eat Free’ from 5pm to 8pm. This week’s film is the 2018 Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody, celebrating the iconic band, Queen. > Sep 2, 8 pm > Whistler Creekside
Get your resume reviewed, learn about the local labour market, job search tips, and more. All services are free. For details, call 1-877-932-1611 or go to WhistlerESC.com. > 3-6 pm > Whistler Public Library
SPORTS
WHISTLER TRI CLUB SWIM SQUAD
> 6-7:15 am > Meadow Park Sports Centre
MUSIC
MICHAEL FABRO > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge
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Open mic night at Cranked Espresso Bar with host Kostaman. This is a super fun night for music lovers and artists of all levels. Cranked is the perfect place for new artists to try performing in front of a small
supportive audience. This night always bring a solid mix of seasoned and budding artists together, and opportunities to collaborate. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar
MARTINI MONDAY > 7:30 pm > Buffalo Bills
MEATY MONDAY
Sport and beer—what more do you need? How about a chance to win our famous meat raffle? Proceeds donated to charity. > 9 pm > Tapley’s Pub
TRIVIA NIGHT
The Crystal Lounge hosts trivia every Monday night! Bring your friends and test your knowledge for a night of fun, laughs, prizes and the chance to “burn your bill.” Conditions apply. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge
CHAD OLIVER
Ruckus Deluxe frontman and former Cirque Du Soleil lead singer Chad Oliver sings Celtic, rock, pop and originals. > 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
MONDAY MIX MADNESS
He’s top of the food chain and he’ll sweep away the Monday pains. He’ll shock your brain, the one and only DJ Gainz. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg
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ACOUSTIC COFFEE HOUSE
The Acoustic Coffee House is back! Come join in with this afternoon of music. > 4-6 pm > Grimms Deli (Pemberton)
> 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
KARAOKE NIGHT
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> 9 pm > Crystal Lounge
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DJ Dre Morel and weekly guests turning it up every Tuesday night all summer long. Pop, rock and hip hop to crank up your Tuesday night. For guest list and VIP reservations, visit tommyswhistler.com. > 9 pm > Tommys Whistler
1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) Visit us on facebook Sea to Sky Crime Stoppers
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ALLSORTS RHYME & SONG
This program gives toddlers, parents and caregivers the opportunity to learn songs, rhymes and finger plays together. Movement is encouraged and your preschooler’s early language and literacy development is supported. For more information, please come to the library, call 604-935-8436 or email youthservice@ whistlerlibary.ca. Free. > 10:30 am > Whistler Public Library
SPORTS
WHISTLER CYCLING CLUB TUESDAY RIDES
Bringing a wide variety of sounds to your Tuesday evening, ED:WIN will be playing “AllSorts” of music to get you dancing down at Three Below every Tuesday night. Listen to hip hop, R&B, house, garage and disco! Free. > 9 pm-1:30 am > Three Below
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
WHISTLER BMX WEEKLY RACES
WE RUN WHISTLER: GROUP TRAIL RUN
Join us for our weekly run as we explore more of the awesome trails Whistler has to offer. Check our Facebook page (facebook.com/groups/werunwhistler) for weekly updates. Visit werunwhistler.com to plan your September running. #werunwhistler rain or shine! Free. > 5:55 pm > Lululemon
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KYLER J PIERCE
Embarking on his solo career after an extensive music career around the Fraser Valley. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge
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WALK AND TALK SERIES, PERMANENT COLLECTION > 1 pm > Audain Art Museum
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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. Cranked offers any MAC member a 20 percent discount on any food or beverage item they order durning this event. 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
INTERACT CLUB OF WHISTLER LIVE MUSIC AT BRICKWORKS > 8 pm > Brickworks Public House
BINGO
Channel your inner granny and dominate bingo at the locals’ living room. > 8 pm > Tapley’s Pub
Highway 1 and Sea-to-Sky Highway 99 RBC GranFondo Whistler Cycling Event Saturday, September 7, 2019 A planned cycling event will take place Saturday, September 7, 2019, on Highway 1 and Highway 99, between Vancouver and Whistler. The majority of riders in the RBC GranFondo will depart from Stanley Park in Vancouver between 6 a.m. and 6:40 a.m. and cycle over the Lions Gate Bridge, up Taylor Way and along Highway 1 and Highway 99 to Whistler. Some riders will also travel up Cypress Bowl Road before continuing to Whistler.
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
Whistler BMX races every Tuesday at the track in Cheakamus Crossing. All bikes, all ages, all levels welcome! Registration on site at 5:30 pm and racing starts shortly after 6pm. Volunteers always needed! $3-$7. > 5:30-7 pm > Whistler BMX Track
Traffic Pattern Changes:
Interact is a club for young people ages 12 to 18 who want to make a difference in their community. Mentored by the Rotary Club of Whistler and Rotary Club of Whistler Millennium, the club includes students from Whistler Secondary School, Waldorf, Spring Creek and Myrtle Philip who want to join together to tackle the issues in their community they care most about. > 4-5 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre
Riders on another course will depart from Whistler at 9:15 a.m., cycle south along Highway 99, take Callaghan Valley Road to Whistler Olympic Park and then return to Whistler along the same route. This event will result in temporary traffic pattern changes, delays and some stoppages on September 7, as outlined below: Traffic Pattern Changes: • Downtown Vancouver - 5:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. • North and West Vancouver - 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. • Squamish - 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Whistler - 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Highway 1 Lane Closures in West Vancouver: • Upper Levels Highway - eastbound lanes will be closed between Horseshoe Bay and Taylor Way from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Use Marine Drive eastbound as alternative route. Motorists are asked to allow extra travel time or plan alternative routes. Please exercise caution, watch for traffic control personnel and obey all signs along the route. Your patience during the event is appreciated.
For more information, visit the DriveBC website at drivebc.ca or september7.info
QUEER WEDNESDAYS BLACK ‘N’ BLUES
Blues night with Sean Rose. > 8 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant
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
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MOUNTAIN SPIRIT WHISTLER TOASTMASTERS
Build communication, public speaking, and leadership skills with Mountain Spirit Whistler Toastmasters. Everyone welcome. > 5:30-7 pm > Pan Pacific Mountain Side > The Living Room @ the Pangea Pod Hotel
GREEN DRINKS
Green Drinks is a global movement in over 70 countries and 537 cities worldwide. Locally it is hosted by AWARE, Whistler’s environmental charity. The group comes together on every first Wednesday of the month to discuss local or global environmental issues and concern, brainstorming ideas and promoting sustainable living. A great way to meet new likeminded people in town and have stimulating conversation. By donation. > first Wednesday of every month, 7-9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACING, SAILING
Join the Whistler Sailing Association for our weekly Wednesday Night Race Night and social. Members will participate in a fun and competitive sailing race, followed by a social evening (barbecue or après at a local restaurant). Please visit www.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
MUSIC
CONOR FITZPATRICK
Once the word gets out, everyone is going to want to see Conor Fitzpatrick play. He is already one of Cranked’s favourites. On warmer days, he will be playing outside on our sunny patio. > 4:30-7:30 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar
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
JAM NIGHT INDUSTRY NIGHT
Live music from Neverland Nights. > 6 pm > Buffalo Bills
Jam Night with Kostaman and friends every Wednesday night from 9 pm. > 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant
LAS DIVAS (UNPLUGGED) Dream Big Splitz Sessions Music Night #3 at Splitz Grill Whistler from 7pm to 10pm, outside on the patio weather permitting. Mini-sets from a diverse range of local talent. > 7-10 pm > Splitz Grill
LET’S GET QUIZZICAL
Brush up on your general knowledge for quiz night every Wednesday with Whistler legend, Quizmaster Stache. > 9-11:55 pm > Three Below
SPORTS
INDOOR PICKLEBALL DROP-IN
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> 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
> 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge
DREAM BIG SPLITZ SESSIONS MUSIC NIGHT #3
> 9:30-11:30 am > Whistler Racquet Club
Pow Bingo Night with DJ Foxy Moron. $2 per sheet, prizes for winners. All proceeds go to the Downtown Women’s Centre, who provide homeless women with amenities, food and a safe place to go. > 8 pm > The Living Room @ the Pangea Pod Hotel
CHAD OLIVER KYLER J PIERCE
TENNIS LOCALS’ NIGHT
BOARDS, BEER AND BINGO
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From shimmery pop to gritty blues, Las Divas, from Vancouver delivers impasses, high-energy renditions of these songs with interactive stage performance. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge
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
Free Will Astrology WEEK OF AUG 29 BY ROB BREZSNY
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Here are examples of activities I recommend you try in the coming days. 1. Build a campfire on the beach with friends and regale each other with stories of your most interesting successes. 2. Buy eccentric treasures at a flea market and ever thereafter refer to them as your holy icons. 3. Climb a hill and sit on the grass as you sing your favorite songs and watch the moon slowly rise over the eastern horizon. 4. Take naps when you’re “not supposed to.” 5. Sneak into an orchard at night and eat fruit plucked just moments before. 6. Tell a beloved person a fairytale in which he or she is the hero. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The hardiest creature on the planet may be the bacterium known as Deinococcus radiodurans. It can endure exposure to radiation, intense cold, dehydration, acid, and vacuum. I propose we make it your power creature for the coming weeks. Why? Not because I expect you’ll have to deal with a lot of extreme conditions, but rather because I think you’ll be exceptionally robust, both physically and psychologically. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to succeed at demanding challenges that require you to be in top form, now is a good time to do it. P.S. Deinococcus radiodurans is colloquially referred to as Conan the Bacterium, borrowing from the spirit of the fictional character Conan the Barbarian, who is renowned for his strength and agility. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the yearly cycle of many Geminis, retreating into a state akin to hibernation makes sense during the end of August and the first three weeks of September. But since many of you are high-energy sophisticates, you often override your body’s signals. And then nature pushes back by compelling you to slow down. The result may be a rhythm that feels like constantly taking three steps forward and two steps backward. May I suggest a different approach this year? Would you consider surrendering, even slightly, to the invitation to relax and recharge? CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you decide to travel to a particular place via hot air balloon, you must be prepared for the possibility that your route will be indirect. At different altitudes, the wind may be blowing in different directions: toward the east at 100 feet high, but toward the southwest at 200 feet. The trick for the pilot is to jockey up and down until finding a layer that’s headed toward the desired destination. I see your life right now as having a metaphorical resemblance to this riddle. You have not yet discovered the layer that will take you where you want to go. But I bet you will soon. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Considering how bright you have been burning since the Flame Angels designated you as the Hottest Cool Person of the Month, I hesitate to urge you to simmer down. But I must. Before there’s a meltdown in your vicinity, please lower your thermostat. Not a lot. Just a little. If you do that, everyone will continue to see your gleaming charisma in the best possible light. But don’t you dare extinguish your blaze. Don’t apologize for your brilliant shimmer. The rest of us need your magical radiance. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Shogun is a bestselling novel about an Englishman who transforms himself into a samurai warrior in 17th century Japan. Written by James Clavell, it’s more than 1,100 pages long. Clavell testified that the idea for the story sprang up in him when he read one line in his daughter’s schoolbook: “In 1600, an Englishman went to Japan and became a samurai.” I suspect it’s highly likely you will soon encounter a seed like that, Virgo: a bare inspiration that will eventually bloom into a Big Thing. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran athlete Mickey Mantle is in Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame. He had a spectacular 18-year career, winning the Most Valuable Player Award three times, playing in 12 World Series, and being selected to the All-Star team 16 times. So
it’s astounding that he played with a torn ligament in his knee for 17 years, according to his biographer Jane Leavy. She quoted an orthopedic surgeon who said that Mantle compensated for his injury with “neuromuscular genius.” I’m thinking that in the next few weeks, you’re in a position to accomplish an equivalent of Mantle’s heroic adjustment. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Most people who belong to the Church of Satan neither believe in nor worship Satan. (They’re atheists, and don’t believe in the supernatural.) I think a comparable principle is true for many rightwing fundamentalist Christians. Their actions and words are replete with bigotry, hard-heartedness, materialism, and selfishness: so contrary to what the real Jesus Christ taught that they in effect don’t believe in or worship Jesus Christ. I mention this, Scorpio, in hope of inspiring you to take inventory of whether your stated ideals are reflected in the practical details of how you live your life. That’s always an interesting and important task, of course, but it’s especially so for you right now. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to purge any hypocrisy from your system and get your actual behavior in close alignment with your deepest values. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It’s the right time for you to create a fresh mission statement and promotional campaign. For inspiration, read mine: “My column ‘Free Will Astrology’ offers you a wide selection of realities to choose from. With 4,212 years of dedication to customer service (over the course of my last 13 incarnations), I’m a reliable ally supporting your efforts to escape your oppressive conditioning and other people’s hells. My horoscopes come with an ironclad guarantee: If the advice you read is wrong, you’re under no obligation to believe it. And remember: a panel of 531 experts has determined that ‘Free Will Astrology’ is an effective therapy for your chronic wounds and primordial pain. It is also dramatic proof that there is no good reason to be afraid of life.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Here are good questions for you to meditate on during the next four weeks. 1. How can you attract resources that will expand your mind and your world? 2. Are you bold enough to reach out to wise sources and provocative influences that could connect you with useful tricks and practical treasures? 3. What interesting lessons can you stir up as you explore the mercurial edges, skirt the changeable boundaries, journey to catalytic frontiers, and make pilgrimages to holy hubbubs? 4. How best can you encourage lyrical emotion over polished sentimentality? Joyous idealism over astringent zealotry? Exuberant integrity over formulaic kindness? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “It is the beginning of wisdom when you recognize that the best you can do is choose which rules you want to live by,” wrote author Wallace Stegner, “and it’s persistent and aggravated imbecility to pretend you can live without any.” That will be an excellent meditation for you during the coming weeks. I trust you are long past the time of fantasizing you can live without any rules. Your challenge now is to adjust some of the rules you have been living by, or even dare to align yourself with some new rules—and then completely commit yourself to being loyal to them and enjoying them. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Given the astrological omens that will symbolize your personal story in the coming weeks and months, I think Piscean author Nikos Kazantzakis articulated the perfect prescription for you. I invite you to interpret his thoughts to fit your circumstances. “We’re going to start with small, easy things,” he wrote. “Then, little by little we shall try our hand at the big things. And after that, after we finish the big things, we shall undertake the impossible.” Here’s an additional prod from Kazantzakis: “Reach what you cannot.”
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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.
LEISURE GROUPS Duplicate Bridge Club- Whistler Racquet Club reconvenes in late fall. The club meets every week and visitors are welcome. For partner, please call Gill at 640-932-5791. Knitty Gritty Knit Night- Held every Tues 6-8pm. Free evening open to everyone with a love for knitting/crocheting. Beginners welcome. For location and further details email knittygrittywhistler@ gmail.com or find us on facebook.
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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.whistlertoastmastersclubs.org
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NATURE TOUR GUIDE Guide Income ranges from $23 to $35+ per hour
QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have BC Class 5 drivers license • Wildlife Tour Guiding & Outdoor photography skills are a bonus
* If you are passionate about wildlife & nature, we can train you! Please forward resumes to info@whistlerdiscoverytours.com
Looking for construction
landscapers/ small excavator operator,
airbrake license an asset, experience w/paving stones, masonry skills, skid steer, small excavator & other landscaping or construction experience. Wage negotiable.
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DOUG BUSH SURVEY SERVICES LTD. is looking for a
SURVEY FIELD TECHNICIAN is currently hiring for the following positions:
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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
Pemberton Women's Institute - Meets the third Mon of each month in the activity room at St. David's United Church at 7:30pm. New members welcome. Linda Ronayne at 604-894- 6580 Rotary Club of Whistler - Meets Tuesdays AM & PM www.whistler-rotary.org Rotary Club of Whistler Millennium - Meets every Thurs at 12:15pm at Pan Pacific Mountainside. 604-932-7782 Shades of Grey Painters Meets twice a week - Tuesdays, Watercolour, 11.00am-2.30pm @ The Rec, Pemberton. Thursdays, Acrylic, 1.00pm-3.30pm @ The Amenities Building, Pioneer Village, Pemberton. We are like-minded people that get together & paint. Gretchen is the painting coach. $5 to attend. Whistler Reads - Meets to discuss a new book every eight weeks. Go to bookbuffet. com & click on Whistler Reads for the latest book/event. Paula at 604-907-2804 or wr@bookbuffet.com
COMMUNITY CENTRES Maury Young Arts Centre - Whistler's community centre for arts, culture & inspiration. Performance theatre, art gallery, daycare, youth centre, meditation room, meeting facilities. www.artswhistler.com or 604-935-8410 Pemberton & District Community Centre - Located at 7390 Cottonwood St. Fitness Centre, facility rentals, spray park, playground, children, youth, adult & seniors programs. For more info 604-894-2340 or pemrecinfo@slrd.bc.ca
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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's-Sunday's per week. 10am5p.m.. Whistler Museum & Archives Society - Explore interactive exhibits, listen to local stories & discover Whistler's journey. Open daily 11am- 5pm, 4333 Main St. www.whistlermuseum.org or 604-932- 2019
PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING Whistler Breakfast Club Meets monthly at 6:45-8:30am at Whistler Chamber office. Offering a chance for business owners to meet and "speed network" with other business owners to build their circle of contacts and collaborators in the Sea 2 Sky Corridor. Learn more at facebook.com/whistlerbreakfastclub
Whistler Premier Resorts, Whistler’s leading property management firm is currently recruiting! What We Offer You:
Competitve Wages Health & Wellness Benefits Full Time/Part Time Positions Supportive Team Environment Current Career Opportunities:
• NIGHT AUDIT • GUEST SERVICES AGENT • GUEST SERVICES SUPERVISOR • APPLY TODAY AT PEOPLE@WHISTLERPREMIER.COM
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HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR We are looking for a detail oriented and enthusiastic person to lead our Housekeeping Team. You’ll get great housing at a subsidized rate – private room in a 2 bedroom modern townhouse – and have access to the Spirit Pass Program this winter! For a more detailed job description, please visit our website. Consideration of candidates is already under way, so apply TODAY!
Email: careers.pm@hihostels.ca Website: hihostels.ca/careers Phone: 604-962-0025
Whistler Chamber of Commerce - Is the leading business association in Whistler that works to create a vibrant & successful economy. Learn more about the programs & services at www.whistlerchamber.com Women of Whistler - Group that provides opportunities for Whistler businesswomen to network, gain knowledge & share ideas in a friendly, relaxed environment. Learn more at www.womenofwhistler.com
FOR SENIORS Activate & Connect - Come join us Thursday mornings 9:30am to 11:00am at Whistler Community Services for a weekly drop in program for seniors 50+. Everyone welcome, in partnership with Mature Action Community. www.mywcss.org Mature Action Community (MAC) - Represents seniors in Whistler and welcomes new members. MAC meets for fun and interaction with local seniors and those just visiting on Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Whistler Community Services Community Room for Activate and Connect. Come join us for coffee and socializing while engaging in fun activities. Check us out at www. whistlermac.org or view our schedule on Facebook - Whistler Mature Action Community Group page. Outreach Services - Free confidential support for adults dealing with the challenges of social wellness. Please call our office at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker. Pemberton Men's Shed - Weekly social meetings WED. 11-2 in the Seniors/ youth Rec. bldg. beside library. Social meeting with BYO Bag lunch, card games and pool/snooker. Help out in YOUR community, operating the Pemberton Tool Library. Senior Citizen Organizations - Is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Ernie Bayer 604-576-9734 or ecbayer2@gmail.com
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- competitive wages and shopping discounts
COOKS, SERVERS AND SANDWICH MAKER/ DISHWASHERS
- competitive wages, meals and benefits
Experience an asset but not essential Full time and part time positions available Come and join the team in Alpine, where the locals shop Apply in person or through catering@alpinecafe.ca
Diamond Resorts Canada Ltd., Whistler, BC
Tour Receptionist & Transport Coordinator (Full Time) 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. • 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
Resort Municipality of Whistler
Employment Opportunities · Lifeguard/Swim Instructor · Recreation Cashier/Receptionist · Capital Projects Supervisor, Facility Construction Management · Systems Administrator · Program Leader
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY Earthsave Whistler - Providing info & support to people who are interested in making healthier, greener, more peaceful food choices. earthsavewhistler.com
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PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATE Applicants must be friendly, professional and enjoy multi-tasking. Duties include customer service and performing a variety of print jobs. 2-3 days per week. Monday shift required other day(s) flexible Please apply in person to 1200 Alpha Lake Road in Function Junction or email resume to whistler@garibaldigraphics.com
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY 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
We are currently interviewing:
Carpenters Carpenters Helpers Labourers Level 2 First Aid Attendant Please submit resume to: info@evrfinehomes
Whistler’s Premier Estate Builder
The Pinnacle Hotel Whistler, a unique boutique style property, is seeking for Maintenance Person, who will provide routine, extensive preventive maintenance and repair procedures on the Hotel building to ensure guest satisfaction.
Maintenance Shift Person: full time 8:30am to 4:30pm Competitive wages and benefits Start immediately
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) • 1 Year of responsible experience in building maintenance and repair; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience • Good skill in the use of hand and power tools • Self motivated, responsible, organized and task oriented • Fluent in English and good communication skills • Able to take and follow instruction with regard to repair work done Wage 19.00 to 25.00 with competitive benefits
Reply to parmstrong@pinnaclehotels.ca
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 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 604-9323202
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
NOW HIRING!
Splitz Grill is currently Hiring:
Restaurant Manager Restaurant Supervisor Previous leadership experience required. splitzwhistler@live.ca 604 938 9300 or apply in person.
Camp Fund - Provides financial assistance to enable children of financially restricted families to attend camp. Call WCSS at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker. www.mywcss.org Families Fighting Cancer In The Sea To Sky - We are a non profit partner with Sea to Sky Community Services. We provide financial and practical support to children and parents with dependants diagnosed with cancer. Please contact us on our confidential email: ffcseatosky@gmail. com, visit our Facebook Page or website www.familiesfightingcancer.ca KidsArt - Provides financial assistance to enable children of financially restricted families to participate in arts and culture education. Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker. www.mywcss.org. Kids on the Move - Provides financial assistance to enable children of financially restricted families to participate in sport programs. Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker. www.mywcss.org. Outreach Services - Free confidential support for adults and families experiencing challenges with mental health, food insecurity, housing insecurity, substance use, misuse or addiction, employment, eating disorders, violence in relationships, roommate conflict or homesickness. Contact our office at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker or visit www.mywcss.org.
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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 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
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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
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Pemberton Parent Infant Drop-In Facilitated by Capri Mohammed, Public Health Nurse. Every Mon 11am- 12:30pm at Pemberton Public Library.
Whistler Public Library - Open MonThurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat & Sun 11am-5pm. Music & Words, Mon 10am. Rhyme & Song, Tues 10:30am. Parent & Infant drop-in, Thurs 11am. Preschool Story Time, Fri 10:30am. Singing with the babies, Sat 11am. Call 604-935-8433
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The Bearfoot Bistro, Whistler’s premier fine dining restaurant is growing its team
VISION PACIFIC CONTRACTING LTD. is hiring: EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS CARPENTER HELPERS LABOURERS We offer: • Extended Health and Dental benefits for you and your family • We will sponsor and pay for your work permit & visa • 20cm snow rule & mental-health bike days • Flexible schedule & awesome staff parties! • Work-life balance is as important to us as it is to you! Send your resume to info@vispacific.com 25 Years in business • Whistler’s award winning custom home builder www.vispacific.com
Be part of the action to deliver exceptional fine dining experience to guests in an award-winning and high volume dining room. We are hiring for the following positions: Pastry Cook Pastry Chef Server Food Runner Host Dishwasher
We offer year-round or seasonal employment, industry leading wages, medical services plan, staff meals, staff discounts and more... Staff housing is available for kitchen positions Please send your resume to info@bearfootbistro.com or apply in person between 3:30pm to 5:30pm. 4121 Village Green | Adjacent to Listel Hotel 604 932 3433 | bearfootbistro.com
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 Wednesday from 10am to noon. For emergency food bags, please call 604.935.7717 www.mywcss.org/food-bank Healthy Pregnancy Outreach ProgramLearn how to prepare healthy affordable meals at this outreach program. Sea to Sky Community Services 604-894-6101 Meadow Park Rec Credit - If you are financially restricted, you may be eligible for a $131.20 municipal recreation credit. Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 and speak with an outreach worker. www.mywcss.org. North Shore Schizophrenia Society Services for family, friends & community. Mental illness info, support & advocacy. Call Chris Dickenson at 604-966-7334 Outreach Services - Free, confidential support for youth experiencing challenges with mental health, food insecurity, housing insecurity, substance use, misuse or addiction, employment, eating disorders, violence in relationships, roommate conflict or homesickness. Contact our office at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker or visit www.mywcss.org. Pearl's Safe Home - Temporary shelter for women & children experiencing abuse in relationships. Locations in Whistler & Pemberton avail 24/7. All services are free. 1-877- 890-5711 or 604-892-5711 RMOW Rec Credit - If you are financially restricted, you may be eligible for a $127.60 municipal recreation credit. Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 www.mywcss.org Support Counselling - For women regarding abuse & relationship issues. No charge. Call 604-894-6101
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Opportunity for Full-Time and Part-Time employment in All DEPARTMENTS. Our Team enjoys: ü Air conditioning ü Awesome colleagues ü Flexible schedules ü Training and experience ü Employee perks and benefits ü Prime location in Pemberton ü Short commute = less time, more $$$
Apply within, visit our website or email us today! www.pembertonsupermarket.com jobs@pembertonsupermarket.com
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Looking for a dog to adopt? Look for WAG’s bright orange bandanas on dogs being walked by volunteers! These dogs are looking for their forever home. 604.935.8364 | www.whistlerwag.com
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
We are currently hiring Full Time Sales Representatives with personality! Please stop by our Whistler Village location with your resume to fill out an application and say Hi to Michelle or Tina.
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SOCIAL SERVICES Victim Services - Assists victims, witnesses, family members or friends directly affected by any criminal act or traumatic event. Call 604-905-1969
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.
Housekeepers Needed
Signing Bonus & Great Benefits! Both Full Time & Part Time available! The Four Seasons Housekeeping team is looking for Guestroom Attendants for contracts starting immediately or for summer hire! Candidates will receive a $500 signing bonus. Benefits include Guaranteed housing, one meal per working shift, health & medical after 90 days, a winter leisure package, and more!
Vida Spa at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is currently recruiting: REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST (signing bonus applicable) SPA PRACTITIONER • SPA CLEANER ESTHETICIAN GUEST SERVICE AGENT To join our unique Vida family, email Bonnie@vidaspas.com Vida Spas - Vancouver & Whistler Live well. Live long. vidaspas.com Thank You for applying Only those considered will be contacted.
Details:
Please apply online via jobs.fourseasons.com
RDC Fine Homes is looking for positive and reliable
Certified Dental Assistant for busy family dental clinic
Located 20 minutes north of whistler in the beautiful pemberton valley. Also seeking
Part-time Dental Hygienist Hours negotiable with competitive wage. Email “info@pembertonvalleydental.ca” or fax to 604-894-6934
High-Performing Experienced Carpenters and a Site Foreman to join our growing team. RDC specializes in High Performance Custom Homes and Renovations. WE OFFER: Positive work environment Work on innovative energy efficient projects – new homes and renovations Leadership training Extended health benefits Tool purchase support
Please send your resume to: info@rdcfinehomes.com
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 Whistler Mental Health & Addiction Services - If you or someone you know needs help with a mental health issue or substance misuse or addiction problem, we can assist. Mon-Fri 830am-430pm. 604-698-6455 - Settlement information, social support and programs for newcomers and immigrants living/working in Whistler. 604-388-5511 www.whistlermulticulturalnetwork.com Whistler Opt Healthy Sexuality Clinic - Professional sexual health services at a reduced cost. Free HIV testing. Clinics at Whistler Health Care Ctr, 2nd floor on Tues 4:30-7:30pm. Winter hours Thurs. 5:00pm-7:00pm. Confidentiality assured. Whistler Women's Centre - Provides confidential support, resources, referrals and advocacy for women living in the Sea to Sky corridor. All services are free of charge and include access to emergency safe housing, child/youth counselling, play space and computer access. Drop-In Centre open Mon 12-230, Tue-Thu 12-5. 1519 Spring Creek Drive. You can also access our services at the Whistler Public Library on Mondays from 3-6 p.m. www.hswc.ca or call (604)962- 8711. 24 HR Crisis Line: 1-877-890- 5711 Whistler WorkBC Employment Services Centre - Provides free onestop employment services to job seekers and employers. Drop in services at the Pemberton Library Thursdays 1-5 PM, and at the Whistler Public Library on Mondays from 3-6 PM. For more information visit www.WhistlerESC.com or call us at 604-932-1600
SUPPORT GROUPS Birth, Baby and Beyond - Join a registered counsellor and meet other moms with the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences in a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental setting. Call 604.932.0113 for more information or visit www.mywcss.org. Concussion Support Group - WCSS is offering a recurring 8 week program to support people living with persistent postconcussion symptoms. Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 and speak with an outreach worker about upcoming sessions or visit www.mywcss.org. Epilepsy Support Group- For individuals & families seeking guidance or support. Contact eswhistler@gmail.com Immigrant Peer Educators - Immigrants providing support and information for those who may be experiencing challenges adjusting to a new culture. 604-388-5511 info@whistlermulticulturalnetwork.com
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss - Facilitated by a registered counsellor, this program is designed for couples and individuals who have experienced loss of a child, either before or after birth. Please call WCSS at 604.932.0113 and speak to an outreach worker for more information or visit www.mywcss.org.
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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 Roman Catholic Church- Come celebrate mass at Our Lady of the Mountains, Whistler on Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am, Tuesday 5:45pm, Wednesday 7pm, Thursday/Friday 5:45pm. St. Francis of Assisi, Pemberton on Sunday 12:30pm and Friday 9am. St. Christopher's, Mt. Currie on Sunday 11am. 604-905-4781
Sea to Sky Healing Room - For Blessing/Prayer/Encouragement In the Community Church building, 7422 Dogwood Street, Pemberton. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday: 4-6 PM Whistler Church- Join us for worship and fellowship around Jesus. Sunday 10 am at Myrtle Philip Community School, 6195 Lorimer Rd. Nursery, Sunday School to gr. 6, Youth gr. 7 and up. Call Pastor Jon 604798-3861 / Kelvin 204-249-0700 or www.whistlerchurch.ca
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Scandinave Spa is recruiting for the following positions: Reservation Supervisor Building Caretaker Spa Assistant Director WHAT YOU’RE BRINGING • Commitment and Dedication • Your own unique experience • Teamwork and interpersonal skills • Effective leadership and management skills
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING • Bath access anytime for you and a friend • Free yoga classes • Extended health benefits • Free massage after 3 months probation • Subsidized staff accommodation • Great work environment focused on work life balance
FUR & FEATHERS Get Bear Smart Society - Learn more about coexisting with bears. To report a conflict, garbage or attractant issue call 604-905-BEAR (2327) www.bearsmart.com
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Come Grow Sport with us at our Whistler Olympic Legacy Venues
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SUPPORT GROUPS 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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Whistler Athletes’ Centre (High Performance Training and Accommodation) Kitchen Porter / Lodge Attendant Lodge Attendant Handyperson Supervisor, Housekeeping
Whistler Sliding Centre (Bobsleigh, Luge & Skeleton) Head Coach, Skeleton Human Resource Generalist (for all venues)
Whistler Olympic Park Heavy Duty Mechanic Groomer Operator Equipment Operator Sport Coach Manager, Marketing
Visit our website to view current postings and to apply: www.whistlersportlegacies.com/careers
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
Now Hiring for the Following Positions: HOUSEKEEPERS **$500 Signing Bonus** plus: • Competitive Wages • Wellness Allowance • Associate Housing • Discounted Food • Extended Medical Benefits • Complimentary Associate Stays • Flexible Schedule • Spa Discounts
Discover new opportunities and embark on a career in Hospitality with Pan Pacific Whistler To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to careers.ppwhi@panpacific.com
SOLID CONTRACTING is currently looking for
Pick up our Summer 2019 issue now Find it on select stands and in Whistler hotel rooms
CARPENTERS We offer full-time/flex-time positons in a positive, safe work environment. Salary based on experience. Send us your resume or call Solidcontracting@gmail.com 604-966-7062
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JOIN THE MONGOLIE CREW! We are hiring full time & part time:
GRILL COOKS HOSTS
(PART TIME & FULL TIME) Hourly wage + tips, flexible schedule, fun & fast-paced work environment, staff meals. Learn how to cook with flair!
Send your resume to careers@mongoliegrill.com Or drop off your resume in person before 5pm!
WIDE OPEN WELDING IS CURRENTLY LOOKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
FABRICATOR/ERECTOR Please forward your resume to contactus@wideopenwelding.com
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ResortQuest Whistler is currently hiring:
We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
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Overnight In-Room-Dining Server Night Cleaner, Stewarding Dishwasher
Benefits include - activity allowance, extended medical, RRSP match, opportunities for growth and more.
$500 SIGNING BONUS FOR ALL HIRES
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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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Tamwood International College in Whistler is looking for caring, qualified and motivated team players to join our growing team in the following positions: English Language Teacher - Permanent Part-time Qualifications: Bachelor Degree, TESL Certification
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Summary: Xet’olacw Community School is a Lil’wat Nation school situated 35 minutes north of Whistler, BC in the Mount Currie Community. The School is a modern, dynamic institution with a strong First Nations curriculum as well as academics from N to 12. Xet’olacw Community School is looking to hire a full time child and youth therapist for their school. The child and youth therapist will work with students aged 4-19 within a school based setting. In addition to being trauma informed, flexible and having experience working with Indigenous students, preferred therapeutic modalities include narrative therapy, expressive arts, and CBT. The successful candidate will demonstrate clear boundaries, strong ethics and a firm understanding of informed consent. The successful candidate will be able to both understand and honour the impact of the history of colonialism on Indigenous communities in their work with the students, their families, the staff and the community. Key Qualifications and Attributes: • A Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology or equivalent • Excellent communication skills; confidence to role model these skills and engage in them • Be registered with the BCACC, CCPA (certified member) and/or the BCTF • Ability to liaise (or learn to liaise) between Indigenous and nonindigenous culture, work within a team, on various teams and independently • Flexibility and collaborative team player • Engages in consistent and healthy self-care practices • Open to Learning Key Deliverables: • Provide therapy to children and youth aged 4-18 and carry a caseload of individual clients, co-facilitate group therapy and maintain appropriate records. • Participate in school based teams, inter-agency teams and develop mental health resources when needed • Liaise and attend meetings with other health care professionals and service providers when requested by clients (to best support a circle of care and mental health) and with appropriate informed consent. Key Responsibilities: • Arrive each school day by 8:30 a.m. Be available after hours and on holidays under extenuating circumstances for at risk students and their families. • Create a schedule that outlines your therapeutic caseload and that honours the scheduling needs of the school (and individual classrooms). • Co-facilitate or facilitate teaching classes, group therapy and super courses. • Provide therapy and classroom psychoeducation that is culturally competent, has a clear beginning, middle and end and that is tailored to the needs of the individual or group. • Be available for debriefing and support for staff regarding mental health in the classroom and to support the mental health of the students on your caseload. • Participate in peer supervision and personal supervision as needed or requested. • Be open to participating in culturally oriented activities (including but not limited to; stein Valley hiking, Outdoor-based super courses, learning Ucwalmicwts words and phrases). Send cover letter and resume including references. Upon receiving your information an applicant’s Declaration and Agreement will be sent to be signed. Contact Information:
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Child and Youth Therapist Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology or Equivalent Xet’olacw Community School, Mount Currie, B.C. .8FTE to 1.0 Full Time (4 days per week or 5 days per week) – Part Time Negotiable School Principal Commensurate with Experience August 27, 2019 Post until position is filled
Verna Stager, Education Director Xet’olacw Community School P.O. Box 604, Mount Currie, B.C. V0N 2K0 Phone: 604 894-6131 / Fax: 604 894-5717 glenda.gabriel@lilwat.ca
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Tales from the (sort-of resurrected) inbox THOUGH EMAIL was created in the early 1970s, it remained the rather exclusive domain of pioneering techies until the early-to-mid 1990s, when it was rolled out as a feature by early commercial internet service providers. While it’s hard to imagine how we managed without it, I do have foggy recollections of having to fax—look it up—my early columns to Pique. Someone, probably Bob Barnett, would take them off the fax machine, groan at my misuse of Canadian spellings since I was still figuring out where exactly an extra “u” went in Canadian spelling, and transcribe them
BY G.D. MAXWELL into whatever primitive software they were using. If nothing else, that process gave me cover since it was always a toss-up whether I’d misspelled a word or it got snafued in the transcription. This trip down memory lane was brought home recently, compliments of Telus, when their third-party cloudraker nuked my webmail. Last week’s column was sent by carrier pigeon or spoken into a phone, I can’t remember which. But working, as they said, 24/7, Telus did manage to resurrect my address book a few hours ago. For that, I am grateful. I don’t know how I would have even begun to remember whose email address I had, let alone recreate them. They will, I hope, securely reside in Outlook on my computer, not the cloud, whatever that is. Of course, every email older than early August, every one in the saved folders, tells the story of what they’ll be doing 24/7 in the future. They all read more or less the same: “Missing Blob for item xxxxx.” I don’t know if that’s twisted humour, cloud-speak or just Telus’ shorthand for email content but I’m going to start calling all emails blobs. Which brings us to this week’s remaining instalment of Tales From the Inbox. Again, my apologies for paraphrasing, but some of what I’m recalling has no more detail than a blob has definition, so I’m working from memory, whatever memory I have left after the abuses of youth. GD: Aren’t you just a little embarrassed about taking bribe money from Turdeau? Now that he’s paying off media with federal money, don’t you feel beholden to print only positive things about him? Unfunded Taxpayer DEAR UT: Bribe money? I wish. I’m guessing you’re referring to the $595 million the government “pledged” late last year to help news organizations deal with the digital disruption.
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As far as I know, that is going, in part, to nonprofit news organizations... which is many of them at this point. If Pique’s owners aren’t making a profit, no one’s told me. Since they still pay me—I know, you think I do this for the thrill of it—I’m guessing they’re making a profit. Oh, and if you think I only say nice things about Junior, you either need glasses or you need to brush up on your reading skills. The only way I’ll stop taking shots at him is if he appoints me to the Senate. HEY MAX: Where have all the trolls gone? What happened to the comments? I miss them. Especially the ones calling you out as a crypto liberal, commie, hatemonger. S’matter, they hurt your feelings, so you got them blocked?
Then I found out the protocol for comments had changed and people had to log in through a Facebook account. I’m not sure why that had any effect since I always presumed any Facebook profile they had was also cloaked in pseudonyms and cute cartoon faces. But it seems many of them—although I always thought they were written by the same person using different cute names—were sufficiently put off by this change to slip back under their rocks. It reminded me of a time, years ago, when I thought Facebook might be an avenue of information instead of the cesspool of hate and lies it became, I actually blocked someone who was so out to lunch he just pissed off everyone and destroyed interesting threads. He vanished from my universe and, for just a brief moment, I felt
You see, I kind of like trolls. I believe the light of day is the best bleach to fade and expose their beliefs. Papa Smurf DEAR PS: Sticks and stones...Oddly enough, I asked the same question of the people who run Pique. I also wondered where all the trolls had gone. I thought maybe they’d gotten new hobbies, fell in love, stole a new bike, found religion, discovered humanity or just moved on to greener pastures.
god-like. Then I felt guilty and unblocked him. You see, I kind of like trolls. I believe the light of day is the best bleach to fade and expose their beliefs. So, yeah, I miss the trolls. I actually prefer hearing from people who disagree with me. Don’t get me wrong. I like hearing from the ones who agree, but I enjoy a spirited disagreement. The good news is, one of them is kind
enough to email me and remind me there is at least one person out there who believes I’m a, “crypto liberal global communist caliphate George Soros loving fake news propagandaist (sic).” Somehow though, it lacks the same punch coming from an email address with what appears to be a real name as opposed to something cute and made up. Nonetheless, always nice to get fan mail from loyal readers. GD: I was shocked this week to read your column. No, it wasn’t the shock of reading you apologize to realtors, although that was shocking. It was reading you saying, “I’m likely voting Green.” Really? Mr. Strategic Voting is going Green? Explain yourself. Shocked DEAR SHOCKED: Hmmm...I was hoping I could just slip that one past you. Strategic voting was vital last time around since I would have done anything to get rid of Mr. Harper. But I’m not sure that will be necessary this time. Chuckles Scheer is having trouble firing up the Conservative base with his half-baked policy announcements and his homophobic absences are doing a good job reminding liberal folks what it is they distrust about the party. As well, Mr. Bernier is doing a pretty good job of siphoning off the nationalists, populists and pure laine Canadians who might have voted for the Conservatives but love the anti-immigrant platform, while Mr. Singh is managing to drive many NDP voters toward the Liberals. That seems like a good start toward a Liberal minority and, frankly, I’d get off on seeing ‘Liz’beth May hold the balance of power. Just call me a cockeyed optimist. n
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