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election party platforms
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The Courageous
Mountain Rangers are at The Point
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62 Deadly decisions Some say B.C.’s Conservation Officer Service is overly reliant on lethal force; it maintains that critics are only seeing a ‘snapshot’ of what they do. - By Joel Barde
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WEIGHING THE WAITLIST
The Resort
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Municipality of Whistler takes a deep dive into the makeup and demands
and Andreane Lanthier Nadeau reflect on the ups and downs of the 2019
of the WHA purchase waitlist.
Enduro World Series season.
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ANIMAL CONTROL
The Village of Pemberton
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The Courageous Mountain
Allen Best attends the Prairie Festival in Kansas to listen and report on
Rangers serve up their brand of bluegrass alongside some turkey at The
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08 OPENING REMARKS It is National Newspaper Week—a time worth celebrating the role of community newspapers in helping to inform and engage readers.
10 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR This week, letter writers weigh in on climate change, a meatheavy diet and FireSmart.
13 PIQUE’N YER INTEREST Writer Brandon Barrett explores the idea this week that being an ally sometimes means asking uncomfortable questions.
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60 SCIENCE MATTERS David Suzuki implores people to get out at vote in the federal election on
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61 RANGE ROVER Writer Leslie Anthony brings an old friend back to Whistler. Read on to learn all
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Oct. 21 now that politicians finally seem to be paying attention to the issue of the climate crisis.
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78 TRAVEL Take a trip to the Great Bear Rainforest in this emotive and descriptive story by Amber Turnau, which finds her exploring by paddleboard.
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88 FORK IN THE ROAD Food writer Glenda Bartosh encourages us to go for a smaller breakfast and thoughtfully eat old-time (and even new) favourites such as porridge, dried fruits and even banana-bread French toast.
90 EPICURIOUS This week, we give some love the mushroom as we chat with Chef Bruce Worden, who is hosting the gourmet mushroom tasting at the Fungus Among Us Festival on Oct. 18 and 19.
94 NOTES FROM THE BACK ROW Technology giveth and technology taketh away. This week, it give us an autonomous Will Smith clone in Gemini Man.
98 MUSEUM MUSINGS As we watch the snowline move down the mountains, we give into the community obsession of trying to predict snowfall. This week’s Museum Musings looks back on this favourite pasttime.
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Just the facts WITH THE FEDERAL election right around the corner, we are all being bombarded with information about candidates, political platforms, background histories, opinion and more across all media forms. It’s enough to make the average person just tune out—indeed, the Oct. 7 Englishlanguage election debate might have been the final straw for many. But I am here to give you hope on the news front.
BY CLARE OGILVIE edit@piquenewsmagazine.com
I have worked in the newspaper industry for over three decades—from trade papers, to the Vancouver Province to my time here at the Pique and I can honestly say that we are always working to reflect our community of readers and bring you accurate, informative and trustworthy stories.
no less talented! They are multiple award winners. I am not sharing this with you as a form of naval gazing. I am supporting the institution of journalism, as it is assailed by fake news and fake reporters. I was horrified to read last year that in an Ipsos-Reid poll 63 per cent of Canadians were unable to distinguish between real news sites and fake news stories. With the situation south of the border, and the fact that Facebook has been forced to accept its role in fake news proliferation, media users are rightly concerned about the trustworthiness of the information they consume. That is why it is so important to look at the source of the information. Is it from a recognized and trusted source written by trained journalists? If it is not, find another place to get your information. Lobby groups and those pushing an agenda are never going to give you the whole story. That’s not to say that some newspapers don’t declare their political leanings, but this should never be reflected anywhere
Imagine if every word you wrote was scrutinized, then anybody could call you up, or email you, or reach you on social media and call you a liar, or threaten you, or try to publicly shame you—welcome to journalism in today’s world. This week is National Newspaper Week and it has made me reflect on the role of print media and the trained journalists you read each day. Pique’s editorial team—Alyssa, Braden, Brandon, Dan, Joel and Megan—are all post-secondary journalism graduates with years of experience. Our columnists are
in the news, sports and arts sections of a quality paper. (I am relying on the fact that our readers know the difference between an opinion column and a news story.) There is a price for fake news and some journalists have paid with their lives. In the U.S., President Donald Trump routinely calls journalists “enemies of the people”
and this has allowed people to feel they can strike out at reporters. I’m recalling the murder of five employees of the Capital Gazette last year in Annapolis. Indeed, reporters are killed all over the world every year as they strive to bring you the news. While this is extreme, and is unlikely to happen in Canada, the barrage of misinformation on topics from vaccines, to the climate crisis, to eating habits creates a toxic environment for reporters to work in. Imagine if every word you wrote was scrutinized, then anybody could call you up, or email you, or reach you on social media and call you a liar, or threaten you, or try to publicly shame you—welcome to journalism in today’s world. It is true that newspapers have been reporting on the closures of community papers across North America—the result of shrinking advertising revenues and growing digital platforms. But despite this, community newspapers have more readers than ever with nearly nine out of 10 Canadians consuming print and online news every week, according to the latest research from News Media Canada. And, let’s be honest—it is the advertising dollars alone that allow papers like Pique to keep going. These dollars are supporting local journalism, which is being squeezed to death by mammoths Facebook and Google—they gobble up 75 per cent of the online advertising revenue in Canada between them. So a huge thank you to all those who help support Pique in its goal of bringing you independent and meaningful news, sports and arts coverage. Here in the newsroom, we pledge to continue to do the hard work of asking questions and telling you stories you might not otherwise hear. n
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Our health is not for sale Consider this: $1 million in exchange for a part of your healthy body, let’s say half a lung. You’ll be paid over the course of your lifetime while sections of your lung are harvested each year until 50 per cent is removed. If you’re young when you sign the deal, you’ll hardly notice the gradual impact on your overall health until middle age. At first, you might just notice that you’re unable to keep up with your friends on weekend bike rides. Later, you might lose your breath just playing with your kids. In older age, supplementary oxygen tanks may become constant companions. This is an extreme example that most Sea to Sky residents would answer with an emphatic “NO,” no matter the price. We depend on our health in order to mountain bike or rock climb just as we depend on the mountains that make these activities possible. [But] despite the high value we place on our health, decisions are being made all the time that sacrifice health for profits. As a physiotherapist, I spend a lot of time thinking about how to maximize human health. My profession has realized that the injuries we treat are not as simple as we once thought. We have discovered that patients recover faster if we acknowledge the person connected to the sprained ankle we are treating. As science continues to uncover the complex interactions between human health
This is why we need to be even louder in voicing our opposition to projects like Woodfibre LNG and Trans Mountain [pipeline expansion project] and in voicing our support for a transition to a society that is sustainable and equitable for all. The upcoming federal election offers an opportunity to voice these concerns. Before you head to the polls on Oct. 21, take the time to learn which candidates value our long-term health and which value shortterm profit at the cost of our health. Now, more than ever, we must come together to make our government understand that our health is not for sale! Tyson Bell // Founder, Physiotherapists Uniting for Climate Action
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and our environment, we understand more and more that we are just as much a part of nature as the trees, birds, fish, rocks, water and air that we share our home with. Our health relies on the health of our ecosystem, so as a physiotherapist, advocating for a healthy planet is more important to patient health than anything I do in the clinic. Therefore, in the title of this letter: Our Health is Not For Sale, the word “our” includes not just humans, but all life forms that cohabit our planet. It is unacceptable that fish in the sea
share their home with a scourge of plastic waste simply because plastic is cheap and easy to produce. It is unacceptable that precious groundwater is being contaminated to liberate gas for profit. It is unacceptable that childhood asthma rates are increasing all over the world so that a select group of people can squeeze final profits out of a dying industry. Unfortunately, many of our political leaders are still not grasping the gravity of the situation we are in and don’t seem to care about our long-term health.
I must write a brief response to Zane and Natasha, as they responded last week to my Sept. 26 (Pique) letter to the editor. Zane states that 42 per cent of carbon emissions are produced by animal agriculture. That is false—42 per cent of agriculture emissions come from animal agriculture. But according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), agriculture is only nine per cent of overall greenhouse gas emissions. We will not get anywhere by trying to fix the small issues while ignoring the large ones. Twenty-nine per cent of greenhouse gas (GHG) is produced by transportation, 28 per cent is from electricity production, and 22 per cent from industry. If we really are
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 44 LAGOONS concerned about GHGs and climate change, let’s look at the big problems. I don’t hear anyone talking about taking fewer flights and travelling less. As far as the amount of farmland needed and using less farmland for a plant-based diet, we need to look at a few things. Cows, even if they are not purely grass fed, eat mostly grass (46 per cent of their diet), something humans cannot eat. The other parts of their diet are fodder crops, byproducts, crop residues, and only about 13 per cent are grains (check www.sacredcow.info). As I wrote in my previous letter, grass will emit just as much methane whether it is eaten by cattle, or left to grow and rot. Also, cattle are raised on land that is not good enough to grow crops. Yes, their poop needs to be managed properly. Soy is not something humans or cows should eat; it’s very high in estrogen and has poor bioavailability. Perhaps we should ban grass as well as cows, pave the wetlands because they too emit methane, and then stop breathing because we emit CO2. Face it, we have an effect on the planet, but meat is something humans have always eaten, how is it now becoming wrong to do so, and how can it just now be bad for our health? I’m sorry Natasha, were you comparing meat eating to using heroin? A human can live off one to two cows per year (and believe it or not, you can be very healthy on an all-meat diet, that is how I eat), and surprisingly, that means a lot less death than a plant-based diet. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report did not say anywhere to go vegan. It actually recommends well-raised meat. I’d recommend taking a look at the work of greenhouse-gas guru, Dr. Frank Mitloehner of UC Davis. Also for regenerative agriculture look into the Savory Institute, and for how healthy meat is, well, I’ll write another letter about that. Greg Funk // Whistler
An honest mechanic A huge thank you to Steven Turner owner of Local Automotive in Function Junction. Without going into details about my long story of car trouble, Steve and his team outdid themselves, going so far beyond my expectations, that my head is still spinning. As great and customer-friendly as many businesses in the corridor are, Steve just blew them all out of the water. Helene Steiner // Whistler (Full disclosure: Steven Turner is the husband of Pique editor Clare Ogilvie.)
Action, not apathy is needed I feel I must respond to the Oct. 3 Maxed Out article in Pique, “Whistler, enemy No. 1?” and hope his real purpose was to make us think about supporting climate action.
Whistler is not the enemy. The enemy in the face of a climate crisis is ignorance, apathy, denial, procrastination and ultimately, defeatism. None of those are often seen in our community and I do not want to see any start now. The enemy is those that dwell on reasons that they can’t possibly change anything we do without causing “personal sacrifice” for ourselves. It is not about what we are doing today, but about how we must do it differently in the future to avoid expanded reliance on fossil energy, both physically and economically, locally and nationally. How we power our economies today is obviously just the starting point and the decision now is whether we stay with our status quo and let the crisis overcome us or if we take meaningful action. Read the “Mission Possible” proposals. Yes you might think these Green Party proposals are “overreaching” but there is a climate crisis and a crisis requires aggressive action. Since when was any major challenge overcome without ambitious goals? How can a transition start if we are still expanding fossil reliance? It is not just the local transitional changes to our current energy reliance, we must stop planning to expand exports that will deepen our reliance with coal port upgrades, Trans Mountain pipeline and LNG Canada facilities expansions. What is the point of making efforts to not burn fossil fuels here just to have them exported to be burned somewhere else? If these infrastructures are constructed, I honestly do not know how we turn it around. Might there be challenges in the transition? Likely yes, but nothing like the challenges climate consequences will wreak if actions to avoid climate change are not begun. A local consequence may be the droughts we experience should our glaciers completely melt away. Maybe the power shortage when our hydro system fails for lack of river flow. How would a future generation of Whistler business owners, employees, visitors and residents cope? How much would it cost to mitigate if mitigation were even possible? Expansion of our fossil industry and exports that will contribute to future climate change must surely be avoided. To me, the “personal sacrifices” that Mr. Maxwell lists off only describe the magnitude of the crisis that should motivate us to start this transition lest future generations are left with no options at all. We know that continued and expanded reliance on fossil fuels will create climate consequences for our children and future generations. I hope we can prove Mr. Maxwell wrong and support making climate action a real priority in our next federal government. I hope my generation’s and Whistler’s legacy will show in 2019 we realized the crisis and we were willing to start a transition. It did not require dismantling anything; we stayed optimistic, we adapted, we developed and began using alternative energy sources to fuel our economy. Visitors will go home inspired knowing that they and their home country
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR could follow our lead. A crisis was averted. We must try. Instead of getting behind the Green Party’s admittedly ambitious proposals for future planning, Mr. Maxwell declares we are “doomed” and points out all the things that he suggests we are not “willing to even contemplate dismantling” without unacceptable sacrifice for our generation. Isn’t that an insult to the children and adults who walked in protests here and around the world pleading for climate action? Are we saying, “Sorry, boys and girls, that is just too bad?” You say, “Screw it. Ski season is just around the corner.” Greta would say “Shame on you!” John Wood // Whistler
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Are there people … that they have issues cancelling their Epic Pass due to injury because they didn’t buy the insurance? Or people that bought the insurance and still can’t cancel? I’m one of those who didn’t buy the insurance and would love to be connected with others to put some pressure on Whistler Blackcomb/Vail Resorts. I think it’s not right that you have to lose your money if you can’t ski due to injury just because you didn’t buy the insurance. At least let people postpone the pass? If it were a gym pass, they would let you postpone it if you brought a doctor’s note. Why is the ski pass any different, especially if you are local and would just love to postpone it to next season when you are recovered from injury? Sandra Banholzer // Whistler
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come back to haunt them years later. Some long-time Whistlerites will have to be on their guard for pictures of them in costumes from “Priest and Prostitute” parties or the Rocky Horror Picture Show parties where some males were observed making a pass at a man in a female costume dressed by his wife and makeup artist. So why did the media make such a big deal about costumes Justin Trudeau wore many years ago? What I find particularly egregious is how both print and electronic media choose to describe non-anglo Canadians, such as Native or First Nation Canadians, French Canadians, Asian Canadians, South Asian Canadians, Indo-Canadians, Chinese Canadians, Japanese Canadians, Afro Canadians even though these non-whites and their families may have lived in Canada for generations. Yet no prefix is introduced for whites who may be from, or descendants of, people from Britain, Ireland, Australia, South Africa. No prefix is used for even white newcomers. This implies that the only genuine Canadians are “anglo” whites. It is time to drop the prefix. We are all either Canadians or we are not. I particularly relish remembering how my friend Gerry Watson greeted me, many years ago, when he learned I was a new immigrant to Canada. He said you are a new Canadian. He did not insert a prefix. With particularly Canadian warmth and friendship, Gerry and his wife, Lois invited me to dinner with their family and we remain good friends to this day. They also gave me two tickets to the Grey Cup game. Happy Thanksgiving to all Canadians. We live in the best country in the world and let us not allow anyone to sully it. Keith Fernandes // Vancouver/Whistler
Canada is not about labels Canada is not a racist country and Canadians are not racist. All Canadians do not become racists just because the odd dolt shouts or hurls racist remarks at a non-white. The abuser proclaims their stupidity and offers evidence of an improper upbringing. Neither does the Prime Minister become a racist because he chose to attend a costume party dressed in his version of a character from the Arabian Nights. It was a costume party. Parents will have to be doubly careful every Halloween to ensure that the costumes kids choose do not sully their image and
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Being an ally means asking uncomfortable questions LAST MONTH, the Maury Young Arts Centre hosted the world premiere of útszan, Yvonne Wallace’s compelling portrait of a biracial woman navigating her place in a Lil’wat family that was at turns raw, charming,
BY BRANDON BARRETT melancholy and humourous. Enough cannot be said of Wallace’s ambitious, bilingual performance, her sheer humanity and touching portrayal of generations of loved ones showcasing just how effectively art can bridge across cultures. For as powerful as Wallace’s intimate one-woman show was (in case you missed it, útszan will be playing in Vancouver from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 as part of the Heart of the City Festival), it was perhaps the Q&A that followed that was the most transformative— at least for me and, I imagine, the other non-Indigenous members of the audience. Over the course of six shows in four days, Wallace invited Lil’wat members both young and old to sit in the crowd, their laughter and sobs following a particularly
moving line in their own language of Ucwalmícwts only adding to the play’s depth. Those members also played an important role in fostering the conversation after the curtains closed, when Arts Whistler made a point of hosting a dialogue between two communities that are so geographically close, yet remain worlds apart in other significant ways. Because of that disparity, in economics, in opportunity, in culture, as a white person living in one of the most privileged ski towns on the planet, just raising your hand to ask a question of our Lil’wat neighbours can feel daunting. Our innate fear of coming across as naïve—and worse, ignorant—often outweighs our desire for self-reflection. But it’s exactly these kinds of uncomfortable questions that need to be asked in order for true progress to be made. We cannot truly affect change on any given issue until we understand it. But even understanding, I would argue, has its limits. You can read all the books you want on Indigenous issues, Truth and Reconciliation, and Canada’s history of Colonial oppression, but that will likely only give you a purely academic grasp of the material. It’s not enough to just understand; we must strive to relate on a human level—and that requires dialogue.
The unfortunate thing is, it’s often those who are least likely to take part in such a conversation that need to hear it the most. Speaking last week with Dee Raffo, the organizer of Whistler’s International Day of the Girl event, I asked her if there
Our innate fear of coming across as naïve—and worse, ignorant— often outweighs our desire for self-reflection.
was ever any concern about an event tackling women’s issues alienating men from attending. I feared I already knew the answer. “I wish we could attract more guys because it is predominantly women and girls who turn up,” she said. “It’s still a battle. I wish I knew what would be the golden ticket. Until then, I just want to put
on engaging events that I hope anybody would want to attend just because they stand on their own merit.” It’s appalling that in the Year of our Lord 2019, there are still those who would rather bury their heads in the sand than engage with the very real issues we’re currently facing. As Raffo rightly put it, “women’s’ rights are human rights,” and it shouldn’t be up to historically disadvantaged groups to make the rest of us feel comfortable enough to even participate in a conversation that all of us should already be having. In my experience, the reason some men refuse to take part is because it would require a self-examination of their own thinking and behaviour. Ultimately, it speaks to a profound lack of empathy, an unwillingness to put themselves in someone else’s shoes and consider an experience different than their own—a problem that plagues much of society these days. While people coming from a position of privilege have the option to lean away from the discomfort that comes with engaging on these troubling issues, historically marginalized groups do not have the same luxury. Discomfort is simply a given in their day-to-day lives. The least we could do is lean into that sentiment, warts and all. n
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This week in 2015, Pique was investigating the issues that were important to voters in the 2015 federal election. We encouraged people to get out and vote, noting that in the 2011 election, only 61 per cent of eligible voters made it to the polls. Back then, the hot button issues included the LNG Plant in Squamish, the labour situation, challenges to tourism and the relationship with local First Nations. Remember—get out and vote Oct. 21. n
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RMOW takes deep dive into WHA purchase waitlist MUNICIPALITY RECOMMENDS EVALUATING OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE USE OF EXISTING INVENTORY
BY BRANDON BARRETT THE RESORT MUNICIPALITY of Whistler (RMOW) gave a comprehensive look into the makeup and demands of those on the Whistler Housing Authority’s (WHA) restricted housing purchase waitlist this week as part of a presentation to mayor and council. Speaking at a Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8, the RMOW’s economic development manager Toni Metcalf said the presentation was intended to “provide a deeper understanding of the purchase waitlist and to provide factbased input into future policy and housing developments.”
WAITLIST MAKEUP As of August, there were 784 people on the waitlist. Of those, 189 currently own WHA housing, 40 are current WHA rental tenants,
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180 are also on the rental waitlist, and 555 are not existing WHA owners or tenants. Roughly two of every three applicants, or 532, are either single or a couple without children or dependents, while 122 families have one child, 100 have two, and 15 have three.
applicants are recent additions, having spent three years or less on the list. Of those, 88 per cent are non-WHA owners. “That’s not unsurprising when you think that eight to nine years ago, we had a significant amount of new inventory come onboard,” Metcalf said. “We had
“There’s a lot of work to be done on finding the most fair way of allowing those moves to happen.” - JEN FORD
Ninety per cent of those on the purchase waitlist currently live in Whistler, and close to 10 per cent reside in the Sea to Sky (there are a handful of notable exceptions, however, including those who self-reported living in Gold Bridge, Port Coquitlam and Ucluelet, which Metcalf said “needs to be looked at more closely”). More than a third of applicant households contain one eligible Whistler employee, while 62 per cent have two. The average time spent on the waitlist is four years, although the majority of
Cheakamus Crossing, we had the Rainbow neighbourhood, which actually caused a glut of supply and there weren’t actually sufficient buyers at that time.” Of those who have been on the waitlist between five and nine years, 55 per cent are existing WHA owners looking for an alternative property. That proportion typically goes up the longer an applicant has been on the waitlist, with more than 80 per cent of those on the list for 10 years or more already owning WHA property. “They get on the waitlist, they get an opportunity to purchase a WHA home,
whether it be an upgrade or they need a different size home over time, they are obviously keeping options open in the future,” Metcalf said. Families make up the bulk of applicants who have been on the waitlist for longer periods, with many looking to land a similar sized WHA home at a preferred price point or in a specific location, often closer to the village. The most desired locations are fairly similar across the waitlist, with Fitzsimmons Walk, Spruce Grove, Nita Lake and Barnfield consistently ranking near the top of the list. One trend that the RMOW noted was a desire among WHA owners in larger homes to downsize. “Nearly half of existing owners in three bedrooms or larger have indicated that they would consider a smaller sized unit to downsize,” Metcalf said. That raised several questions among councillors about how to use existing WHA inventory to better serve the needs of residents, a challenge that has only been exacerbated by the fact that, on average, each applicant has requested three different unit types. “Obviously when people are asking for a range of different properties, they are planning ahead, but how far are they planning and how does that impact the
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availability for those that have a need now?” Metcalf asked. “So, for example, a single person may be selecting a three-bedroom home, and if they’re higher on the waitlist, they would have access to purchase that, where it may not be available for the next family on the waitlist to purchase.”
above that amount, when prospective owners typically begin considering market housing. The maximum resale prices of WHA’s inventory clustered in the $100,000 to $400,000 range. The RMOW also drilled deeper into the purchasing power of applicants looking
“The initial view does indicate that there is some misalignment, if you like, of demand compared to the supply mix...”
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Councillor Jen Ford, who serves as the chair on WHA’s board, believes “there’s a lot of work to be done on finding the most fair way of allowing those moves to happen.”
PURCHASING POWER The RMOW also examined the purchasing power of applicants, comparing their submitted mortgage pre-approval limits with existing WHA inventory pricing. The average total purchase price across the 769 applicants who had mortgage preapprovals is $465,000, while the median purchase price is $430,000, which would require an annual household income of at least $94,000. It should be noted, however, that nearly three in four applications were submitted prior to banking regulations introduced in early 2018 requiring a financial stress test to ensure borrowers would still be able to make their mortgage payments in the event that interest rates increasing. “Essentially what impact that had, was that that same gross income of $94,000, when you adjust for what the stress test requires, is that those who previously indicated a median of $430,000 may actually now only have access to purchase around $350,000,” explained Metcalf. “That’s a significant drop of around 20 per cent in purchasing power.” Overall, the majority of mortgage preapprovals were in the range of $250,000 to $600,000, and then drop off significantly
for specific unit types, and found that, specifically, there was a misalignment between pre-approved limits and resale values for those looking for studios and one-bedroom properties. The majority of applicants’ approval amounts were in the $200,000 to $550,000 range, while most available studios and one-bedroom units fell in the $150,000 to $200,000 range. “The initial view does indicate that there is some misalignment, if you like, of demand compared to the supply mix when we start looking at this, but certainly there is some overlap between those,” Metcalf said.
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PROPOSED NEXT STEPS Municipal staff compiled a list of several recommendations to improve the efficiency of WHA’s ownership waitlist, including: • Encouraging waitlist members to update eligibility information as part of the WHA’s next annual confirmation review, particularly mortgage pre-approval limits and prioritizing their preferred unit types; • Considering investment in software at WHA to streamline data collection and analysis; • Further evaluating opportunities to improve the use of existing WHA inventory, including identifying demand for downsizing among existing owners, and reviewing turnover and demand for older, smaller, lower-priced properties, which typically see less demand compared to higher-priced units of similar size. n
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of Whistler’s (RMOW) experiment with Temporary Use Permits (TUP) for homebased artist studios appears to be over. At its Oct. 8 meeting, council gave first and second readings to bylaws that will remove the TUP requirement for homebased studios, and allow them to operate in residential zones under the zoning bylaw, including the right to sell their products from home. A public hearing will follow. If the bylaws are adopted, home-based studios will only require a business licence and sign permit to operate. The bylaw also states that products or materials sold from home-based studios are “restricted to artworks and crafts produced on the premises,” said acting senior planner Courtney Beaubien, in a presentation to council. The TUP experiment drew pointed criticism from local artists when it was introduced in late 2015, who argued they
should not be charged the $750 permit fee on top of their $165 business licences. After some amendments to the bylaws— including smaller fees to the tune of $200 per year—Arts Whistler eventually stepped in to fund a two-year pilot program paying for the first wave of TUPs. Just four home-based studios signed on for the pilot. Among them were Vincent and Cheryl Massey, who have been creating and selling their art—pottery and basketry—in Whistler for more than three decades. “It’s kind of weird and ironic that once the TUP got put into place, there was a drop in people coming by, and in sales,” Cheryl said, adding that she couldn’t say if that was a coincidence or not. “I’m pleased to know that they’re going to remove the TUP, because I think it really hurt a lot of local artists in a way of going about doing business and selling their work, and it really scared a lot of people off.” While Arts Whistler covered the Masseys’ TUP costs, “I felt like [Arts Whistler] money was not to cover permit fees,” Cheryl said. “It just didn’t feel right.”
ARTIST AT WORK Longtime local potter Vincent Massey at work in his home studio. FILE PHOTO
The TUP experiment was born out of Whistler’s 2013 community cultural plan. A 2015 regulatory review of home-based studios found that while studios were permitted under the zoning bylaw, the sale
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Alta Lake Road sewer project moving ahead LONG-DELAYED PROJECT DATES BACK TO 2004
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of Whistler (RMOW) is moving ahead with a long-delayed project to add 33 homes on Alta Lake Road to the municipal sewer system. At its Oct. 8 meeting, council gave staff permission to proceed with the project. “There are a number of drivers for the sanitary sewer completion,” said utilities group manager Gillian Woodward in a presentation to council. “Top of mind is of course the environmental and health concerns, and that relates primarily to the fact that a number of properties have septic treatment systems along this part of the shoreline and that those are prone to failure over time.” Recent sampling on the shore of Alta Lake found E. coli bacteria at three of 11 sampling sites, Woodward said, adding that the RMOW has been given further steps that need to be taken. “Fecal coliforms, E. coli can come from dogs and other animals, so the consultant is recommending that something like dye testing take place,” she said, adding that the testing will be administered by Vancouver Coastal Health.
Staff is recommending a “linear process” for the work in order to finish it quickly and with minimal costs. A preliminary design already exists, but a request for proposals will be issued for the detailed design. Once the detailed design is finished, the cost estimate needs to be revisited before bylaws are prepared for council’s consideration (likely in August 2020).
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Construction is targeted for 2021. The current five-year financial plan includes $3.7 million for the project from 2019 to 2022. The total cost has been proposed as a 50-per-cent cost share between the property owners and RMOW, with the municipality’s share coming from the sewer capital reserves. Previous estimates have placed the cost to individual homeowners at between $12,000 and $60,000 (read more in Pique, Aug. 13, 2015: “Multi-million dollar sewer
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because some people are going to pay not only for the cost share but a significant amount more for their particular home to be connected to the sanitary sewer line.” The private parcel costs are from the property line to the house, as well as the installation of a pump station if needed, she added. Three RMOW properties also need to be connected to the sewer system, including Rainbow Park and The Point Artist-Run Centre. While The Point is included in the five-year capital plan, Rainbow Park is not,
Woodward said, as that connection alone is estimated to cost $1 million. The cost to connect The Point is “solely an RMOW cost; it’s not shared by anybody else,” said general manager of infrastructure James Hallisey. A formal petition for the bylaws was sent to affected properties in May. As the properties that returned the petition represented more than 50 per cent of the affected properties and more than 50 per cent of the total property value, the petition was given a certificate of sufficiency by the municipal clerk. Seven grants have been applied for to assist the project (most recently in 2014)— all unsuccessful. “The proposal is to stay alive to any grant opportunities until such a time as we put shovels in the ground. I’m supportive of that effort,” said Mayor Jack Crompton. “If there’s anything we can do to get behind it, let us know.” Efforts to hook the last remaining homes in Whistler up to the sewer system date back to at least 2004. The RMOW estimates about $400,000 has been spent since then on consulting fees, design, cost estimation, environmental studies and preparation of grant applications. n
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from fossil fuels, create new green jobs, and to pay for that by reducing fossil fuel subsidies. They also propose to phase out the compensation that industrial polluters get under the current government’s plan.” In comparing the two, Harrison said the Green plan is like the “NDP’s on steroids,” though both, while ambitious, are lacking in detail. “Partly that’s because they haven’t had the machinery of government at their disposal for the last four years as the Liberals have, and they’re small parties, but also that the scale of ambition that the scientists in the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) are calling for is kind of beyond what we talked about,” she said. “It’s beyond what we’ve modelled thus far, so I think there is genuine uncertainty, [and] I cut them some slack for the uncertainty.” Harrison invoked Canada’s effort during the Second World War as a comparison. “We didn’t say, ‘Are we absolutely certain of what it’s going to cost, and that we’ll win?’” she said. “And so I think they’re taking that sort of approach rather than, ‘Here’s exactly what we’re going to do, here’s exactly the emission reductions that will result.’” Villy Christensen, a UBC professor
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Mark Jaccard estimates that emissions would go up under the Conservative plan, Harrison said, while environmental economist Dave Sawyer was a little more optimistic. “[He believes] emissions would go down, but not by as much as with the Liberals, and that the gap between Canada’s current plan and our 2030 target would be bigger,” Harrison said. The Liberals are “essentially running on their track record with a few tweaks,” she added. “The interesting thing is the NDP and the Greens both have much more ambitious climate policies, but they have less detail provided for how they would get there,” she said. “Their theme is sort of a Canadian version of the Green New Deal to fund transition of workers in communities away
specializing in ecosystem modelling and a lead coordinator for the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, offered a similar assessment. “[The Greens] are certainly up there at the top, the NDP is doing quite interesting things too, on their proposals, and let’s say the absolute bottom is the Conservatives,” Christensen said. “Liberals are middling … the disappointment from their taking over the Trans Mountain pipeline is of course a major factor in the credibility of the Liberals.” But which of the plans is most realistic? “I think it’s unambitious, in all cases, actually,” Christensen said. “I really think that Canada needs to realize that there are very viable alternatives
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clear message to Canadians across the country that these are the risks that we need to grapple with, and in fact that insurers, and planners and engineers and all levels of government are already dealing with the costs from,” Harford said. “We don’t want those costs to keep rising; we want to avoid suffering and harm and loss and damage, and so we want
a “waste of time.” “If you study the science, it’s very, very clear, and the sad thing is that people are being affected already,” she said. “People are already losing their livelihoods, losing their houses, losing things they care about, and they’re worried about their children and their grandchildren, and we don’t have time to
“There’s really big changes going on, but the trouble we find is that if people are living in fairly affluent lifestyles in a city, sometimes they are just not aware.” - DEBORAH HARFORD
to be proactive given that those risks are predictable and measurable and already happening.” As for the People’s Party of Canada’s assertion that there is no climate emergency, and that “there is no scientific consensus” that CO2 produced by humans is causing climate change, Harford, who has studied climate change for 13 years, said it’s
waste.” Both Harrison and Christensen offered similar sentiments. “I think it’s ridiculous in an advanced industrialized country like Canada that we would have candidates running for office that are rejecting an extremely strong and international scientific consensus,” Harrison said.
“If you went to the doctor with a fever and the doctor said this is going to keep getting worse until you get treatment, most of us would believe just that one doctor, and in this case, this is the equivalent of thousands of doctors giving us the same advice, and I think the People’s Party is just rejecting it.” As for a Sept. 23 letter penned by 500 scientists and sent to the UN declaring there is no climate emergency, Harrison referred to an academic study on the nature of scientific consensus on climate change. “[It] found that the tiny fraction of scientists who reject the consensus as reflected in IPCC reports are less prestigious scientists, they haven’t been publishing, they are not scientists in the actual field of climate science,” she said. “I think the question is, can you find an academic scientist in the field of earth science, oceanography—you know, real climate science—who would challenge the IPCC consensus? I don’t know of any. “So I would look very hard at who those 500 people are.” When Christensen heard of the letter, he did just that. “I looked through it just to see how many of the people I knew. I mean, out of 500 it must be quite a lot,” Christensen said. “It’s mainly retired scientists who don’t have much to lose in this … I actually have quite a bit of faith in the science, having worked with many scientists in many countries on this.” n
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BY BRANDON BARRETT TOURISM WHISTLER (TW) is predicting a “slight decline” in room-night bookings to the resort this winter due in part to a softening global economy that is impacting a handful of key international markets. “Our forecast is based on economic trends and we’re looking at a slowing in the growth of our global economy,” said Karen Goodwin, TW’s vice-president of destination and market development, adding that tensions over Brexit and U.S.China trade wars are creating economic uncertainty internationally. “Brexit is certainly having an impact on Brits travelling regardless of destination; it’s not just Whistler. And Australia, similarly, there’s some economics at play there. We have the air support out of those markets, but we are just seeing a softening.” That seems to jive with a recent earnings report from Vail Resorts, the Coloradobased owner of Whistler Blackcomb, which noted that international visitation for fiscal
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WINTER TOURISM Tourism Whistler is predicting a slight downturn in room-night bookings to the resort this winter, as a softening global economy and international tensions create economic uncertainty. PHOTO BY MIKE CRANE/TOURISM WHISTLER
2019 was relatively weak across its roster of North American resorts, and “particularly at Whistler Blackcomb.” The good news is TW continues to see strong demand from two other markets that
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Whistler. And we’re still seeing strength out of the U.S.,” she said. While TW said it is still early in the
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NEWS WHISTLER << FROM PAGE 32 season to note any concrete trends out of the regional market, it said local Epic Pass sales offered through Vail Resorts are on the rise. Through Sept. 22, season pass sales across the company had increased roughly 14 per cent in units and 15 per cent in sales dollars compared to the same period last year. TW has made a strong push in recent years to drive conference business, partially as a way to shore up demand through slower periods. Although group bookings can be somewhat volatile year to year, Goodwin said that TW is seeing increases during the winter shoulder period. “It’s down in the peak months but we are seeing increases in the shoulders; so November and early December, and then in April, it was stronger than it was last year. So it’s actually coming at a good time,” she said. Another strategy TW has relied on is to push early-bird bookings, something it has expanded on this year with a “Kids Play Free” program, which offers free access to TW partner activities to kids 12 and under with a paying adult. “We’re reaching out to a number of
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Conference Centre. Whistler has begun to see a flattening in visitation after a roughly half-decade of growth. This past summer, room-night bookings were about two-per-cent below the same period in 2018. Back in May, Fisher noted the forecast for this winter was a similar two-per-cent drop—although it should be noted those figures are speculative, at least until bookings for the season are finalized. TW held its all-members meeting on Oct. 8, which has historically been closed to the public and media. n
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Whistler set to grant tax exemptions EXEMPTIONS REPRESENT A ‘LIFE SAVER’ FOR CHARITIES AND NON-PROFITS
BY JOEL BARDE YOU MAY HAVE HEARD the old adage that there is nothing certain in life except for death and taxes. But for some important Whistler institutions, this doesn’t ring true—and Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton believes that’s a good thing. “Tax exemptions allow non-profit organizations which do work that’s important to our community to do so without additional [municipal taxation] costs,” he explained. “The Community Charter gives [Whistler] council the ability to grant an exemption from property taxation and land improvement owned or held by charitable, philanthropic or other not-for-profit corporations.” The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is currently in the process of granting tax exemptions to a number of Whistler institutions. “Many of [them] have been exempt
for a long time,” said Crompton. “They are organizations that create community growth and development.” The RMOW notified the public of its intent in the Sept. 26 issues of Pique via an advertisement. It stated that the following organizations are set to receive a three-year tax exemption: The Whistler Waldorf School Society, Whistler Sport Legacies, Whistler Mountain Ski Club, Sea to Sky Community Services Society, Whistler Community Services Society, Emerald Dreams Conservation Co. Ltd. (Emerald Forest), and Decigon Development Corp. (Emerald Forest). The ad also stated that the Audain Art Museum is set to receive a four-year tax exemption, and the Spo7ez Cultural Centre and Community Society is set to receive six years of tax exemptions. The Audain’s tax exemption is the largest, with a valuation of over $246,971 in 2020, $251,910 in 2021, and $256,948 in in 2022. Curtis Collins, director and chief curator of the Audain, said that operating the facility without such support would be
CRITICAL BREAKS The Audain Art Museum is among a number of important Whistler institutions to benefit from multi-year tax exemptions. PHOTO BY MEGAN LALONDE
extremely challenging. “Operating a facility of this size and with a staff of this size is a fairly expensive undertaking in the context of Whistler economics, so it makes a big difference,” he said. The museum doesn’t receive annual funding from the provincial or federal government or the RMOW, he noted. Rather, it is funded by sponsorships, memberships, admission and the Audain Art Museum Foundation. Yet the museum, he noted, is an important part of Whistler’s international appeal. “The museum is making great strides towards working with Arts Whistler, the Whistler Museum and the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre to enhance the Cultural Connector idea and concept,” said Collins,
referring to the scenic pathway that links six cultural institutions in Whistler. Roger Soane, president and CEO of Whistler Sport Legacies (WSL), said that the tax exemptions WSL receive are a “life saver” for the not-for-profit organization, which maintains and operates Whistler Olympic Park, the Whistler Athletes’ Centre, and the Whistler Sliding Centre. WSL, he said, has a large “footprint” that would be very expensive. Soane added that the organization is a strong contributor to the community, providing critical venues for athletes to train as well as visitors to enjoy. “For us, we look upon that exemption as part of our funding that helps us continue to do what we are here to do,” said Soane. n
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Program aimed at supporting new mothers is poised for growth WCSS LOOKS TO EXPAND PROGRAM TO NINE SESSIONS A YEAR
BY JOEL BARDE WHISTLER COMMUNITY Services Society (WCSS) is seeking to grow a program aimed at new mothers, citing the high demand for it. Birth, Baby and Beyond sees parents meet weekly over an eight-week period to discuss their experiences in a welcoming, non-judgmental group environment. The program began back in 2014 with three sessions a year. It’s since grown to seven sessions a year, and according to Jackie Dickinson, executive director of the WCSS, the organization is seeking to expand the program further. “As we go into the next fiscal year, we will probably be increasing its delivery, depending on funding opportunities, to potentially nine sessions a fiscal year,” said Dickinson. While initial funding came through the province, in recent years, the program has been funded by the American Friends of Whistler (AFOW), a philanthropic organization founded in 2002. This year’s funding was made through
a private donor, called the Spalding Foundation, which was coordinated through the AFOW. The program runs on Thursday afternoons for about two hours, with participants offered snacks that are donated by Purebread and Lift Coffee Company. Children are welcome, and free childcare is provided. The meet-ups are facilitated by JulieKennedy Smith, a postpartum doula, and a WCSS outreach worker. Dickinson said that the coffee and snacks help facilitate great conversations on important topics, such as the challenge of getting enough sleep as a parent. “Families are not living in massively big places and spaces, so how you are accommodating some of the challenges related to housing is one [topic] for sure,” she said. The confidential nature of the discussions that take places is key to the program’s success, she added. “We hope that in those confidential settings that women feel really supported in sharing things within the group,” said
Dickinson. “Sometimes, at this point in their lives, they maybe can’t share it with their partner or need guidance on how to facilitate that conversation.” The program has also been successful in connecting new moms with each other,
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said Dickinson. “What we are hearing now that we have been running this group for five years is that a lot of women who have met in those groups have stayed connected,” she said. “And in a community like Whistler,
where you lack those traditional support systems, you kind of need your people, your village. It takes a village to raise a child.” While most may think of Whistler as a winter wonderland—full of endless recreational opportunities and good times—Dickinson said that it can be an isolating place to live for young mothers. “So this life-changing event is happening for you, and you bring this little person back, and you can feel quite isolated,” said Dickinson. “A lot of times what we see in urban centres is that individuals reach out to their aunts, grandmothers, and sisters. But we have women returning to their homes sometimes without that. “So not only are they giving birth out of community, but they lack that traditional support network.” The growth in the program is a sign that mothers are accessing something that they need. “I think it means there is a tremendous amount of strength in our community, that we are seeing young families get connected quickly with supports and reach out to other women and other families,” said Dickinson. n
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BY BRADEN DUPUIS ROUNDING OUT the ballot for the Oct. 21 federal election is independent Terry Grimwood of Sechelt. Grimwood, 67, is no stranger to politics, having served two terms on North Vancouver city council starting at the age of 20, as well as mounting a bid for a federal seat in Burnaby South’s byelection last year (eventually won by NDP leader Jagmeet Singh). Now, he’s spearheaded Canada Fresh—a brand new political party (though one not yet officially registered with Elections Canada). “I’ve been working on [Canada Fresh] for a couple of years now, and I’ve been across Canada three times in the last 12 months … I believe Canada needs a new political party,” Grimwood said. “There’s just so many issues that aren’t being discussed, even at this election time. Nobody’s talking about the north, nobody’s concerned about balancing the budget. All the parties seem to be in lockstep with the status quo. In my opinion, they don’t have any ideas.” As for Grimwood, he has plenty of ideas. One of them—for Canada-wide “transportation hubs” every 50 to 100
kilometres—was sparked by his travels across the country. “If we do do the hubs, we’ll support transit, and that’s the big thing. Not everybody has a vehicle,” he said. “Greyhound wondered why their usage was slipping, and it was because they weren’t really engaged with the customers that wanted to ride the bus. They were a
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that their pension funds are 90-per-cent invested offshore,” Grimwood said “It’s so simple to build housing for seniors and students and workers, and affordable housing, but we don’t make the
money available for them, and we have that in our pension funds.” Grimwood proposes reinvesting Canadian pension funds in Canada’s “own backyard” for a better return on investment. He’s also proposing a floating bridge to the Sunshine Coast, and would like to see Canada’s armed forces retrained to deal with civic issues like flooding or power outages. As for how he’ll address these issues if he’s elected, Grimwood said it’s about “bringing it to the public’s attention.” “That’s the biggest [thing]. The general public does not know what I’m saying. Even the candidates in this riding don’t know what I’m saying,” he said. “Being an independent, the majority of people at the debates are already committed. Their vote is cast in stone, and that’s the audience you’re talking to,” he added. “But it’s been a good learning experience for me, and I am trying to get my message out there. I’ve tried to use a little bit of humour to make it a memorable experience for myself.” Grimwood joins the Liberals’ Patrick Weiler, the Conservative Party’s Gabrielle Loren, the NDP’s Judith Wilson, the Green Party’s Dana Taylor, the People’s Party’s Robert (Doug) Bebb and the Rhino Party’s Gordon Jeffrey on the ballot for Sea to Sky voters in 2019. n
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BY BRADEN DUPUIS IS GORDON JEFFREY— Whistler’s representative from the satirical Rhino Party in this month’s federal election—trading in his banana suit for a suit and tie? “Anyone who’s been at these allcandidates debates, the things I’ve been saying have been resonating with them,” Jeffrey said in an Oct. 6 interview at Blenz in Whistler. “The issue is exposure. Nobody knows who I am, or if they know my party they assume that I’m a fool, or a jester, and that couldn’t be further from the truth anymore.” While the Rhino Party is traditionally known as a satirical take on Canadian politics, Jeffrey said his campaign is taking a turn for the serious after a more lighthearted launch (including the aforementioned banana suit he wore to the Squamish all-candidates meeting on Oct. 2). “I ran into the Liberal and Green candidates on the ferry [on Oct. 5] on the
way to Gibsons, and they’re like, ‘Oh, no banana suit?’” he said. “I replied, ‘Yeah, sorry, no gimmicks today. All substance.’” The substance of Jeffrey’s campaign is built on the disillusionment he said he’s sensing from the electorate. “People are tired of the same two parties passing the ball back and forth, and no effective change coming about,” he said. “Corruption in politics … that’s one of the things that’s been driving me, is the more I get into things, the more research I do, the worse it seems. Pay for play, pay for access, is basically legal bribery and corruption, and it’s got to go.” Same too for lobbying, in all its forms, Jeffrey added. “We need accountability. No one has any faith in the system, no one has faith in their representatives. They’re just so used to being lied to and having all promises broken, that they’ve just become apathetic,” he said. “As I said at the end of one of my speeches, ‘I will not rest until we have accountability. After I become MP I won’t rest until we have accountability across the
IN THE RUNNING Rhino candidate Gordon Jeffrey at the Squamish all-candidates meeting on Oct. 2.
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country,’ so that’s my goal.” Jeffrey, 32, is originally from Ontario.
He moved west about 10 years ago, and now works in Whistler as a waiter (though he says campaigning has become his full-time job as of late). While his policies “aren’t fully fleshed out,” Jeffrey said he is for non-partisan representation for all constituents. If elected, Jeffrey would work hard to represent the riding while making accountability a priority, he said. “That’s going to be quite the hurdle, and I’m not sure how exactly I’ll tackle it, but I’m going to try my hardest, that’s for sure,” he said, adding that he would support bills calling for electoral reform, higher penalties for political corruption and the banning of lobbying. “And if those bills get inevitably voted down, I’ll redraft another one and submit it and resubmit until the rest of the house is absolutely sick of me,” he said. “My new goal in life, as I said, is to bring accountability back to politics in Canada and restore the country’s faith in our democracy. About that, I couldn’t be more serious.” Follow Jeffrey’s campaign on Facebook (BC Rhino Party). n
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public for assistance in locating a Whistler man who has been missing since last week. Marcus Kissner, who is known to hike the trails above Emerald and One Duck Lake, was last heard from on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 2, in the area of Emerald Drive. In a release, police said the investigation suggests that Kissner has remained in the Sea to Sky and may have walked into local area bike or walking trails above Emerald. “The Whistler RCMP is asking people in the area to continue to keep a lookout for someone who may match Mr. Kissner’s description,” said the release. Kissner is described as Caucasian, 5-6 tall, approximately 175 pounds (79 kilograms) with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was possibly wearing a black baseball cap, dark jeans and a windbreaker or VIP Limousine jacket. Anyone with info on his whereabouts should contact police at 604-932-3044.
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CALGARY MAN ASSAULTS BYLAW OFFICER OVER PARKING TICKET, POLICE SAY A dispute over a parking ticket turned violent last week when a Calgary man allegedly assaulted a bylaw officer, police said in a release. At about 8:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, Whistler RCMP was notified of the incident in the 4300 block of Blackcomb Way. Police have since learned that during morning patrols, a bylaw officer noted a vehicle in Day Lot 5 that had parked in violation of local regulations. When the officer informed the man of the ticket, he allegedly “became
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physical with the officer,” police said. The bylaw officer managed to break free and contacted police, who located the man a short distance away. The 63-year-old man was taken into custody for assault before being released with a promise to appear in court later this month.
FOUR-CAR COLLISION RESULTS IN MINOR INJURIES A four-car collision led to minor injuries for everyone involved last week, police said in a release. At approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, Whistler RCMP responded to a report of a multiple vehicle collision on Highway 99 at Cypress Place. Police have since learned that a green 1998 Nissan Pathfinder was travelling southbound on the highway when it failed to stop for vehicles stopped at a red light. The Pathfinder then collided with a vehicle in front, which “caused two more chain reaction collisions,” police said. The driver of the Pathfinder, a 23-year-old Port Moody man, was issued two violation tickets for failing to have insurance and following too close. n
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SD48 superintendent wins prestigious provincial award for district leadership LISA MCCULLOUGH SAYS AWARD REPRESENTS A ‘PARTICULARLY SPECIAL HONOUR’
BY JOEL BARDE THE SUPERINTENDENT of the Sea to Sky corridor’s school district has been singled out for a major provincial honour for her commitment to helping B.C. students succeed. Lisa McCullough, superintendent of School District 48 (SD48), was awarded one 10 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education at a ceremony in Victoria on Oct. 5. McCullough said that while she feels a tad “awkward” when it comes to receiving awards, she felt honoured to see the school district recognized for the significant advancements it has made in improving graduation rates in recent years. “It is a privilege to represent the district in my role all the time—but this is a particularly special honour,” said McCullough. “There has been a lot of hard work and learning over the years. For the district to have its work recognized is special.” This year’s 10 winners, chosen from 140 nominations received between January and April 2019 and narrowed down to 30
finalists, were announced at a ceremony held at Government House with Premier John Horgan, Education Minister Rob Fleming, and Lt. Gov. Janet Austin in attendance. McCullough won in the category of district leadership and was recognized for leading the school district through a carefully planned, collaborative and strategic initiative (known as the Pathways to Leadership Plan) that has resulted in significant success for the district. Since adopting the Pathways to Leadership Plan back in 2012, the school district has seen a significant rise in graduation rates, with an overall graduation rate that is “virtually at 100 per cent,” said McCullough. The district has also seen dramatic improvements in the graduation rates of its Indigenous learners, with over 96 per cent of students with Indigenous ancestry graduating last year. That compares to a graduation of about 35 per cent in 2011, prior to the plan’s adoption. Suspension rates among all students have also dropped in recent years, said McCullough. “Suspension rates have gone from the
hundreds to about a dozen a year, and only under very extreme circumstances,” she said. McCullough said that advancing the plan has been a team effort.
“This is the most critical work of our time, and everybody needs to be doing the work.” - LISA MCCULLOUGH
“There is a lot of hard work that has gone into these results, from our students, their families and the communities, and then, of course, the staff, who have worked tirelessly to change the way we do things,” said McCullough. A big focus, she said, has been on developing learning plans that are individualized to students. “We have learned to focus in on our most vulnerable learners, and sort of scan
what’s happening for them and what kinds of supports they are needing and asking for,” she said. What’s gleaned can, in turn, be used to develop “universal supports” that benefit all students. “In business, they would call it, ‘scaling up.’ In our field, we would call it creating a universal support,” she said. The district has also been able to access important funding that has made the improvements possible, spending about $1.5 million in technology in recent years, said McCullough. As a winner, McCullough will receive a $3,000 personal bursary for professional learning and a $2,000 contribution to the school community for professional learning. Overall, though, McCullough underlined that the win is about the district, students, and parents working collaboratively to improve educational outcomes, not her. “It’s important to draw attention to the work that our staff and community have been doing,” she said. “This is the most critical work of our time, and everybody needs to be doing the work.” n
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After more than 30 years with the Whistler fire Rescue Service, Firefighter/Inspector Keith Mellor is finally hanging up his suspenders and fire helmet and easing into retirement. Instrumental in the creation of the Whistler fire Prevention and Education program, it is unlikely that any Whistler kid growing up in the last 3 decades hasn’t been taught, tested or sung to by Keith. Maddog, as he is affectionately known by his brothers and sisters in the fire service, has produced and created the annual Tapleys Halloween fireworks shows, he also recently received the BC Fire Service 30 year exemplary service award. His infectious laugh will be missed around the Firehall!
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TRIUMFANT Whistler Secondary School alum Molly Long was one of five recent secondary grads selected for the Young Engineers and Scientists Fellowship at the TRIUMF particle accelerator centre this summer.
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MOST RESEARCHERS go their whole careers without working alongside Nobel Prize-winning scientists. Whistler Secondary School (WSS) grad Molly Long did just that— and all before her first day of university. Long was one of five B.C. graduating secondary students selected this summer for The Young Engineers and Scientists Fellowship at TRIUMF, Canada’s national particle accelerator centre that is regarded as one of the world’s leading subatomic physics research facilities. Long, 17, said she was inspired after a class field trip to TRIUMF last year—and some prodding from a supportive teacher. “I thought it was pretty cool, so I kind of just did it,” she said. “I didn’t really expect that I would get it because it’s usually three to five people that are picked, so that was a nice surprise.” Long credits her teacher at WSS, Jamie Walzl, with ultimately pushing her to apply for the fellowship. “I had her for physics, calculus and computer programming, and in all those subjects, she was phenomenal,” Walzl said of Long. “She’s someone that, even though the fellowship is difficult to get into, I knew she would definitely have a chance.” Walzl said the example that Long has set through her six-week research project should prove invaluable to other aspiring scientists at WSS. “I think it’s outstanding. It’s inspirational for other students,” he said, adding that he will hang a research poster in his classroom that Long sent along for other students to peruse. “It’s very competitive to get into and I think that speaks more to
Molly’s exceptional skills more than the stuff we’ve done at the school—other than trying to inspire the students with physics. She’s been on our physics Olympics team for a couple years and, of course, I try to engage her and the other students. It’s just an amazing thing that’s happened.” Now in her first year of engineering science at the University of Toronto, Long was tasked with researching an area of physics at TRIUMF that has confounded scientists for years: dark matter. “I didn’t know anything about it. They assign you to whatever project needs people to work on it,” Long said. “It was really, really interesting because most people my age aren’t exposed to that kind of knowledge.” Specifically, Long assisted with the 3D modelling and design of a scintillating bubble chamber used in a dark matterdetection experiment. Although scientists know that dark matter exists—dark matter and dark energy is thought to make up 95 per cent of total mass-energy in the universe—it has not yet been observed by researchers directly. “It hasn’t really been discovered yet, so that’s pretty interesting. It’s crazy to think about how much stuff is in the universe that we don’t know about,” said Long. Now, Long hopes to parlay her time at TRIUMF into a long career in physics—she’s particularly interested in ultracold neutrons. “It’s definitely a very viable opportunity. I’m hoping to go into physics research— that’s my plan right now, although it might change,” she said. “So having that experience even before university is a really valuable opportunity and it’s going to create a lot of opportunities for me in the future.” To learn more about TRIUMF and its summer fellowships, visit triumf.ca. n
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Stunning Custom Built Log Cabin Whistler, BC 1547 Spring Creek Drive, Whistler $2,899,000.00 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath
Located on a private and quiet 9,192 sq.ft. lot, this stunning custom built log cabin is the perfect oasis. Just a three minute walk home from the Ski-Out hill. The vaulted ceilings, enormous windows, surround sound and 4 decks make this bright and warm cabin perfect for entertaining. The extraordinary river rock fire place plus 3 additional gorgeous fireplaces, private hot tub and huge steam shower are added bonuses to the 4 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 elegant bathrooms. The massive detached double garage, equipped with boot warmers and large private driveway open right onto the Valley Trail. Finally, the unfinished basement offers opportunity for your own personal touch. Lucy Adirim 604 787 3135 Lucy@lucyadirim.ca LucyAdirim.ca
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ON JUST HER second week on the job at Zero Ceiling, co-executive director Chris Wrightson heard a knock on her door. It was a young man she had never met before. “He said to me, ‘I just came by because I wanted to tell you that Zero Ceiling changed my life,’” Wrightson recalled. “He was living under the Burrard Bridge before he came into the program, so he had a pretty significant change there.” The staff at Zero Ceiling, a Whistlerbased charity dedicated to fighting youth homelessness, doesn’t always get this kind of feedback. The intangible impacts of their main Work 2 Live (W2L) program, which provides employment, housing and adventure-based learning for young people at risk of homelessness, can be hard to measure. That’s what makes a multi-year study spearheaded by Royal Roads University looking at the short- and long-term impacts of the W2L program so valuable. At a meeting last month, researchers presented their findings from the second year of their study, carried out between August and October 2018. Gathered through literature review
reciprocity” that employers felt who hired Zero Ceiling participants. “The fact that the community itself is valuing what the participants have to give, I really found that fabulous and fascinating,” she said. “The community [being] supportive is so critical to the program itself and the participants on an individual level. It also sees that there are benefits to the community, that they’re valuing diversity [in the workplace], that they’re having more stability in a temporary workforce.” Certain program participants did note, however, that their skills were not always matched to their job position. “Some folks are coming in with a higher skill level and being placed in entry-level jobs, so there’s a bit of a disconnect there,” said researcher Dr. Jo Axe. One of the most significant challenges facing Zero Ceiling is the intertwinement of participants’ employment with staff housing (many of the participants are employed by Whistler Blackcomb). “Our housing is great right now, our employment is great right now. The big problem is having them connect,” said co-executive director Sean Easton. “If someone loses their job at Whistler Blackcomb, they lose their housing, and that is the most catastrophic thing
“Giving that little sense of trust and that person who cares about them is so incredibly impactful.” - KATHLEEN MANION
and interviews with 26 participants, graduates, employers and Zero Ceiling staff, the study identified several core themes that lent to the success of the program, as well as recommendations for improvement. What emerged time and again from participants was the sense of belonging Zero Ceiling provided, something that was often lacking in their lives up to that point. “Making up for what’s lost in families, that’s what resonated across a number of pieces of literature that I looked at and it’s something that does come out with Zero Ceiling,” said researcher Dr. Kathleen Manion. “Giving that little sense of trust and that person who cares about them is so incredibly impactful.” One of the “unique” findings Manion highlighted in the study was the “sense of
that could happen to someone in our program.” To that end, Zero Ceiling is exploring acquiring its own independent housing. The organization is also looking at several other recommendations from the study, including an employment workbook that outlines expectations for participants for both participants and employers, as well as an orientation package that explains participants’ rights and responsibilities, house rules, the party atmosphere of Whistler, and more. The non-profit also recently hired a life-skills coordinator to train participants. Zero Ceiling is hosting its annual Masquerade fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Last year’s event raised $130,000, which covered the cost of five Work 2 Live participants for a year. n
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VOP clarifies responsibility for animal control COUNCIL BRIEFS: SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY AMENDMENT; FUEL-THINNING PROJECT APPLICATION
BY JOEL BARDE VILLAGE OF PEMBERTON (VOP) council passed a resolution to add an amendment to its bylaw enforcement policy at this week’s Oct. 8 regular council meeting. The change was made to clarify the role of bylaw on strata properties when it comes to animal control, explained VOP Mayor Mike Richman, following the meeting. “Strata lands are essentially private lands” that are governed by “strata corporations” that make their own regulations when it comes to animal control, he said. “The amendment was about making it clear what the Village’s role is when something happens on private property and what’s not.” In its report to council, VOP staff said that some residents are using the VOP’s bylaw enforcement policy to target people they don’t like. “Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for residents who do not get along with their neighbour to submit complaints to the Village, utilizing Village bylaws, including the Animal Control Bylaw and requesting that an aggressive dog designation be established on another dog,” stated the staff report. “In some instances, after committing resources and investigating the circumstances, staff have determined that it is simply a matter of two dogs that do not get along with each other for varied reasons.”
NEW CLAUSE Village of Pemberton opted to ammend its bylaw enforecement policy at its Oct. 8 regular council meeting. PHOTO BY JOEL BARDE
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The new amendment will require written submissions. “With respect to aggressive dog infractions not involving harm or a minor injury to a person, for a complaint to be considered, a written submission must be received from at least two (2) persons who are unrelated and affected by the aggressive dog, or who owns, resides upon, or otherwise has an interest in property that is affected by the alleged aggressive dog infraction,” reads the policy amendment. “With respect to animal control matters
professionals) start building in the spring. In order to move forward with the project, the school district is asking for a 1,001-square-metre portion of its property at 1400 Oak St. (Pemberton Secondary School) to be rezoned from “civic and institutional” to “residential.” The re-designation would require an amendment to the VOP’s Official Community Plan. Council therefore passed a resolution to require SD48 to organize and host at least
“The amendment was about making it clear what the Village’s role is when something happens on private property and what’s not.” -MIKE RICHMAN
not involving harm or a minor injury to a person that take place within a strata development or on strata lands, the Village will refer these matters to the Strata Council to address and resolve.”
SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY AMENDMENT Council also supported two resolutions that move along a School District 48 (SD48) plan that would see high school students build a residential home on the corner of Poplar Street and Aspen Boulevard. SD48 hopes to have students (who will be supervised and taught by industry
one public information meeting before considering first and second readings of the change. It also passed a resolution to have staff consult with relevant stakeholders— including the Lil’wat Nation, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, and the Pemberton Valley Dyking District— before moving to first and second readings of the change. Richman said that a spring timeline would likely be feasible if the school district moves quickly with the public consultation process, though he did note that he had heard some negative feedback about the rezoning.
“There are concerns and questions from neighbours there,” said Richman. “That’s why I’m anxious to see the public information meeting and see what people’s comments are.”
APPLICATION FOR FUELTHINNING PROJECT VOP council also approved staff’s request to apply for $150,000 in provincial funding to pay for a fuel-reduction treatment of an area that has been identified in the VOP’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The area is located south of the VOP’s downtown core. “The primary objective of this fuelmanagement prescription is to improve public safety and to provide anchored, low fuel, defensible space 300 [metres] wide in a strategic location south of the Village core,” reads the agenda package. “The fuel break will improve public safety and protect public assets and infrastructure by reducing the chance of Crown fire initiation, reduce fire behaviour potential, and reduce rate of fire spread.” If successful, the $150,000 is would pay for the treatment of approximately half of the identified area and is the maximum the VOP can apply for from the specific fund. Richman said he is hopeful the VOP will be successful with its application. “The province recognizes that this is a means to hopefully cut down on our wildfire risk as well as cost,” he said. “They are putting more money into mitigation, in the hopes that they can put less into response.” n
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This great evening will feature something for everyone! Starting with an hour just for families at 7 pm, DJ Ira will perform alongside a costume contest, temporary tattoos, Halloween candy, and drinks - don't worry mom and dad, the bar will be open too!
At 9pm we turn it up and dance the night away to the sounds of our local and loved DJ's! ALSO FEATURING: • A spooky photo booth! • $5 Wine and Beer with 100% proceed to WAG! • Nude Vodka and Soda Bar! • Online silent auction! • Costume Contest - WIN a Snowboard! All proceeds directly benefit the animals of WAG.
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MLA for Joffre Lakes park concerned about backcountry vehicle break-ins JACKIE TEGART ASKS TO MEET TO B.C.’S SOLICITOR GENERAL ON ISSUE
BY JOEL BARDE FRASER-NICOLA MLA Jackie Tegart has written to B.C. Solicitor General Mike Farnworth asking for his office to investigate ways to address the problem of vehicle break-ins at parks and trailheads. “I felt that it was pertinent to send a letter to the minister and make sure that he’s aware that this is an issue in many of our recreational areas,” said Tegart. “My riding is very rural, and we’re known for incredible trails and experiences in the outdoors.” She is hoping to secure a meeting with Farnworth in order to discuss enforcement options. Joffre Lakes Provincial Park as well as the Lillooet area and its numerous hiking trails fall within her riding. “I think when we look at beautiful British Columbia, the message we want out there is not that you have to be concerned about your vehicle when you go hiking,” said Tegart. “The message we want out there is that when there are concerns, we take them forward and try to solve them. We want to make sure everyone feels comfortable parking wherever they want to park and have their vehicle be safe.” While it has long been known that cars and trucks are easy pickings at remote parking lots, little has been done to stop it apart from warning signs and educational outreach by police and others. In a statement on behalf of Pemberton and Whistler RCMP, Whistler RCMP Staff Sgt. Paul Hayes said that the detachments collectively hears of approximately one vehicle a month that has been damaged or broken into while parked in backcountryaccess areas in the region. Tegart sent the letter to the Solicitor General after being notified of the issue by Lukas Fleming, an outdoor enthusiast who resides in Logan Lake. A member of the 11,000-strong South Coast Touring Facebook Page, Fleming said that the break-in posts he reads about on the social-media page were, until recently, centralized in the Whistler area, with many in Garibaldi Provincial Park. That has changed, with the break-ins “creeping further east along the Duffey,” he said, adding that he recently saw two vehicles stripped of their tires and axels at a backcountry access point in the Kamloops area.
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Fleming said that he would like to see authorities institute either a baitproperty or bait-car project (in which property is tagged and tracked by police). Staff Sgt. Hayes declined to say if Whistler or Pemberton RCMP uses either such program at backcountry access points. He did, however, emphasize the RCMP has embraced them in general. “The Whistler and Pemberton RCMP are fully committed to the Bait Car/ Bike/Property program and have been successful over the course of several years in having the bait technology placed in various items including property that could be stolen from vehicles,” said Hayes. “The RCMP will not disclose when and where bait products have/are being placed for obvious reasons; however, the public should know that bait products can be placed everywhere police feel the technology would provide results in reducing crime.” In his statement, Hayes urged the public to take precautions when leaving vehicles overnight. “The best way to prevent this type of crime is to not leave any valuables in the vehicles, and do not attempt to obviously conceal anything in the vehicle (e.g., putting a blanket over valuables in the back seat),” he said in the statment. “If people are planning for backcountry trips they should arrange a safe location to store valuables they are not planning to take with them once they are at their destination.” n
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Harvesting big ideas about climate change and energy on the Kansas prairie SPEAKER AT PRAIRIE FESTIVAL SUGGESTS SOME SHOULD JOIN IN CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE
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MCKIBBEN didn’t always make a habit of getting arrested. He was a wunderkind, a Harvard graduate who became a staff writer at the New Yorker at the age of 25 but also was a competitive crosscountry skier, ran a homeless shelter, and taught Sunday school at a Methodist church. On Sunday morning in late September, the 58-year-old McKibben was at The Land Institute in the middle of Kansas farm country, preaching about the imminent crisis of climate change. It is, he said at the Prairie Festival, a cause of such existential importance to civilization that some people, especially those who are older, with less to risk, should join him in civil protests that will likely cause them to be jailed, as McKibben had been the month prior to his Kansas visit. McKibben’s 1989 book, The End of Nature, was arguably the first general circulation call to curb greenhouse gas emissions caused primarily, but not
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exclusively, by the burning of fossil fuels. Since that book came out 30 years ago, atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide have increased 65 parts per million (ppm). That compares with the estimated increase of 70 ppm during the first two centuries after the industrial revolution. Climate scientists for several decades have warned that greenhouse gases could trigger wild climatic gyrations and, of course, rising temperatures. It was getting hot on the Sunday morning as McKibben spoke, the temperature in nearby Salina, a farm town of 47,000 people, approaching the low 30s and humidity close behind. It wasn’t a record, but it has been a year for record heat, each year now seeming to surpass the previous one. Humans can do 10 per cent less work outside on a given day now as compared to the past, but productivity will decline 30 per cent a half-century from now, he said. In this record-setting spree of heat, some places have struggled more than others. McKibben cited new individual marks of 53 degrees C in the Asian subcontinent. “The human body can survive at 53 degrees for a few hours, but after that, your ability to cool off disappears. You just can’t do it. On the trajectory we’re on—scientists are clear—that kind of temperature will not become record-breaking and rare, but will
become normal across much of the Asian subcontinent and central China plain. If that happens, it really means that people won’t be able to live there any more than they will be able to live in the cities along our coasts that are already beginning to see the rise of sea level.” Seas have been rising, in part, because of melting glaciers. McKibben described seeing chunks of ice the size of 12-storey skyscrapers calving off glaciers in Greenland last year. The waves, 18 to 21 metres high, had a “kind of sinister beauty,” he said. Those melting glaciers raise ocean levels some tiny degree. If all of Greenland’s ice melts, however, oceans will rise seven metres, submerging low-lying places like the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean. The Prairie Festival is the Land Institute’s signature annual event, this year drawing upwards of 900 people who assembled on chairs in an unpainted barn, its floors still of dirt, the overflow crowd spilling out to sit on portable lawn chairs and on hay bales placed under trees and around grain bins. The Institute was formed in 1976 by Wes Jackson with the goal of developing perennial grains that mimic the ways of nature. Civilization in the last 10,000 years has hewed to annuals such as corn and wheat and, in the last century, application
of massive doses of petrochemicals. The Institute’s motto is “transforming agricultural, perennially,” and it’s a big idea with implications for the carbon cycle. Perennials do a better job of leaving carbon in the ground. Jackson left behind the security and benefits of a university job in California, conveniently close to the hiking trials of the Sierra Nevada and the cool breezes of Lake Tahoe, to pursue his vision of perennial grains. One result is Kernza™ perennial grain, a plant with roots as deep as an elephant is tall. You can now buy Kernza flour, such was used to make pancakes at this year’s Prairie Festival. You can also buy a beer, Long Root Pale Ale, which is brewed by Patagonia, the outdoor apparel. It’s tasty. Organic carbon compounds also compose a third of human bodies. “We take carbon in every day, and we breath carbon out every second,” said Fred Iutzi, president of The Land Institute. “It’s ironic that we have managed to get ourselves into a situation where the word ‘carbon’ is fraught.” McKibben writes often for such magazines as Rolling Stone about the fraught state of the planet. He also leads a frantic speaking schedule. In 2007, he and students at Vermont’s Middlebury College, where he teaches,
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audience consisted of people in their 20s and 30s, devoted to agrarian reform, but especially older people, gray-headed, as is McKibben. In speaking to such crowds of what he calls “experienced Americans,” McKibben calls for civil disobedience similar to his own. He often cites the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, another non-violent revolutionary whose most famous writing
A mountaineer then, Lovins relocated to a Colorado where, in 1983 he co-founded the Rocky Mountain Institute, a now influential think tank. Lovins still lives in the house he built then in a secluded valley only 10 or 15 minutes on an unpaved road from Snowmass, the ski area where most people who “ski Aspen” actually ski. There, Lovins raises tropical fruits without aid of fossil fuels, lacking even
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was “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” Amory Lovins has been a revolutionary, too, but of a different sort. He was only 28 when his seminal work advocating a “soft path” for energy was published in Foreign Affairs in 1976. The 10,000-word bundle of big ideas was titled “Energy Strategy: The Road Not Taken.” His arguments weren’t immediately embraced, but his young genius is becoming more evident each year.
the simple combustion to burn old energy studies that he says would be the most productive use for them. “Just ask for the banana farm,” he says. In Kansas, Lovins mentioned arrest only once, during his explanation of concept he calls integrative design. He called it “arrestingly simple.” The example he used was in pipes, fans, motors and ductwork. Creating designs at the outset that result in fatter, shorter
and straighter pipes instead of skinny, long and crooked—the usual method, he said—can reduce friction 80 to 90 per cent, dramatically reducing the energy required for electric motors and fans. “If everybody did that it would save a fifth of the world’s electricity,” he said. His team at the Rocky Mountain Institute observed a payback within a year on retrofits. In new construction, of course, the payback would be instantaneous. LEDs are an example of improved technology, as distinct from design. They’re 30 times more efficient, 20 times brighter, and 10 times cheaper, he said. He’s not asking for personal privation, just smarter thinking. It took a long time for Lovins’ ideas to get traction. They have now. But energy efficiency still has yet to be fully realized. “The energy we have saved in this country since 1975 is 30 times the increase in renewable supply,” he said. “Yet the headline ratio—and the hit ratio—is pretty much the opposite because renewables you can see on the skyline or on the roof, but energy is invisible, and the energy you don’t use is almost unimaginable.” Writer Allen Best penned this essay after attending the Prairie Festival in September. Allen writes about energy, water, and sometimes agriculture from a base in Denver. You can reach him at allen. best@comcast.net or see other articles by him at http://mountaintownnews.net. n
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matter what we do. Most countries could use the same excuse, and it ignores that we don’t account for the emissions from burning the fossil fuels we sell globally. And while it’s true Canada produces less than two per cent of global emissions, we have one of the highest per capita rates, behind the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, and we’re the 10th largest emitter overall. Countries like Canada that contribute two per cent or less to emissions add up to close to half the emissions, which means we all have to do our part. The top 15 emitters, including Canada, generate about 72 per cent. China produces more than 27 per cent (although far less per capita than Canada), the U.S. produces just under 15 per cent, and India, in third place, produces under seven per cent. More than 90 per cent of emissions have occurred in less than 100 years, with more than half in less than 30! It’s taken us hardly any time to pollute air, land and water and alter the climate with our wasteful consumer and car culture. There’s no reason to continue down this road. It’s been proven many times that money, cars and excess stuff don’t bring happiness. In Canada, we could go a long way by being less wasteful, but that’s just a start. We’ve put off tackling the problem in a meaningful way, and people—especially youth—have had enough. There’s no shortage of solutions; we just need political will. It’s time for us all to demand that politicians stop thinking in short-term electoral cycles and start focusing on the future. We should all examine the roster of candidates and parties where we live, compare their environmental platforms and records, and ask local contenders about
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Travels with Neegik BEFORE NEEGIK sailed across the Prairies, tacking west against a 40-knot wind. Before it suffered the indulgences of a venerate attempting to reclaim his youth. Before it resided near the sandy beach and played with laughing children. Before it traversed Algonquin Park south to north and
BY LESLIE ANTHONY south again one year, then south to north and onward to Temagami the next. Before the years spent mentoring a city boy in the ways and means of bushcraft. Before all that, Neegik was a blueprint on a drawing board. Since 1914, Les Canots Tremblay Ltee. of St. Felicien, in the Lac St. Jean area of Quebec, had manufactured classic cedar-strip canoes ranging in length from 14 to 20 feet (four to six metres) known as the Chibougamau line. The sixteen-foot (4.9 m) version was a Huron. In 1972, I was gifted a red Huron for my 15th birthday. I named it Neegik (“otter” in Ojibwa). It changed my life. As the oldest manufacturer of canvascovered canoes in Canada, Tremblay’s were of surpassing quality, in my day coated in a tough new vinyl-canvas laminate known as Verolite™®. Appropriately for the territories it would ply, Neegik was built to handle rough or fast waters, with a 36” (91 centimetres) beam, 12.5” (32 cm) depth, and 1” (2.5 cm) keel to effect
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maximum stability. I’d eventually replaced its rawhide-lattice seats with woven lace versions, and swapped out the centre thwart for a mahogany carrying yoke. In the mid1980s, after a decade of rugged tripping and abusive whitewater had left Neegik bruised and beaten, I’d undertaken an amateurish restoration with a friend. We tossed the heavily scarred and UV-faded Verolite, replaced broken ribs, and re-covered the boat in standard heavy canvas, painting it forest green; we also removed the mangled keel, rationalizing that the craft worked better as a fast-turning solo boat (as she was mostly then employed). As a non-essential element, a keel could always be replaced sometime in the future. Some 25 years later, I did just that prior to a two-week canoe trip with my daughter.
a statement that is open to debate.” So immersed was I in this craft, that in bowed homage I undertook a semester-long project of building a scale-model birchbark canoe in art class to understand the process. As a marvel of easy, low-drag propulsion, the canoe is humankind’s default watercraft. Dugouts are most common because they’re easiest to build, requiring only a single tree of floaty, workable wood. Otherwise, skin-covered kayak and umiak, as well as moosehide- and bark-covered canoes, reflect the various logic of the lands in which they were conceived. Offering lightness and mobility dugouts cannot, they’re means to navigate a truly terraqueous geography—part liquid, part solid. The featherlight birchbark canoe is the acme of this art: you can snap any of its individual components easily in
“The canoe is the simplest, most functional, yet aesthetically pleasing object ever created. In my opinion this is not a statement that is open to debate.” - BILL MASON
Neegik—whose name I inexplicably fixed to the bow with the kind of brassy, peel-and-stick letters you might see on someone’s mailbox—was my first real possession. It also became my companion, and canoeing—both act and history—my adolescent obsession. I revered Bill Mason, the great doyen of Canadian canoeing, whose famous book, Path of the Paddle, stated: “The canoe is the simplest, most functional, yet aesthetically pleasing object ever created. In my opinion this is not
your hands, yet when these same elements are well assembled, the vessel is as strong as any—a model of fragile materials made strong through strategic bonds and parts that seem naturally to go together, but which require attention and care to make work. A metaphor for pretty much anything of value, in which the sheer beauty, effervescence and élan of the finished product belie an inherent strength and resilience. Though the origins of its bauplan are lost in prehistory, one quality of a wood-
framed canoe is obvious to anyone who thinks on such things—the striking similarity of its hull to the thoracic structure of a vertebrate animal, something wellfamiliar to any hunting peoples. Bark, skin, or canvas are stretched over wooden ribs braced by sternum thwarts and anchored by a central, spinal keel. Planking is the musculature; sinew and root lashings, brass screws and nails the ligaments and tendons. Given the many animal-skin boat designs worldwide, one can even imagine the notso-far-fetched notion of paddling an empty carcass that may have preceded it. For the 20 years I’ve lived in Whistler, Neegik resided at the family cottage in Haliburton, Ontario. Most summers I’ve gone back east, and had a chance for a reacquaintance paddle or two, sometimes even a full-fledged trip. And though I’ve often thought about bringing it home with me, that somehow never came to pass. This summer, however, my brother sold the cottage and forced my hand. Arming myself with a roof rack, I drove east in early September, and after various other machinations both professional and personal, strapped a now-battered, somewhat neglected Neegik to the roof in early October. Four mad-driving days later we were in Whistler. The Tremblay Canoe Company is long gone, victim of a government attempt to scale up production of an artisan process that couldn’t be rushed. But from a centuryold blueprint in Quebec to the West Coast, Neegik is nevertheless ready for a new chapter to begin. Leslie Anthony is a biologist, writer and author of several popular books on environmental science. n
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his summer, tensions between the public and B.C.’s Conservation Officer Service (COS) seemed to hit a new level. In July, conservation officers were pursuing a sow and her cubs in a residential neighbourhood of Coquitlam when residents allegedly intervened. Ultimately, the three bears were killed and three people were arrested and charged with obstructing a conservation officer. And, controversially, a cell phone belonging to one of the residents was confiscated. Susan Flint was one of the people arrested. “I walked out in my yard and there was a conservation officer in my yard with a shotgun,” she told CTV News. “I said to him, ‘Get off my property.’ Like, what are you doing?” For Flint and others who sympathized with her, it was the COS that was in the wrong—not her or the bears. “They’re conservation officers,” she said at the time. “They’re supposed to look after the animals, not destroy them.” The incident came in the middle of an extraordinarily busy bear season for the COS. Between April and the end of July, the COS attended 1,219 calls involving black bears province-wide, destroying 250 bears. That compares to 772 calls attended and 130 bears destroyed in that time period in 2018. The arrests and killings were seized upon by critics of the COS, whose rhetoric can be extreme. Angered by what they see as an overreliance on lethal force, they say the COS lacks independent oversight and officers are given far too much discretion when it comes to the decision to kill wildlife. Bryce Casavant, a former conservation officer turned prominent bear advocate, says that animals are being “killed and hunted in the absence of a legitimate safety risk, when it’s the easier option.” Sylvia Dolson, executive director of The Get Bear Smart Society, echoes that sentiment, writing that the COS has “lost its sense of ethical and moral values” in an August 2019 letter to Pique. “It is on what seems to be a zero-tolerance killing spree. Mothers and newborn cubs are shot in the head because they are considered a nuisance.” [Dolson could not be reached for
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comment by press time.] Just where the general public stands on the issue often has to do with where they reside and the officers operating in that region. A 2016 Insights West survey, commissioned by Casavant (who was completing his doctorate at Royal Roads University at the time) and the wildlife advocacy non-profit The Fur-Bearers, suggests the COS is facing a crisis of confidence. More than 75 per cent of respondents indicated they had “little confidence” in the agency, while only 18 per cent said the COS had their “complete confidence.” How the COS is perceived—and how much confidence the public puts in it—is not an abstract concept for the agency. A common refrain in Whistler is that residents will avoid reporting a wildlife issue for fear that it will lead to an animal being killed, which, in turn, can lead to a situation where wildlife become more habituated to humans and their food sources and thus less amenable to hazing. The public, says the COS, often only sees and hears about the most unpleasant part of their jobs, when things escalate to the point where an animal must be killed. That’s why it wants to get its message out.
‘THE PUBLIC FEELS OUR JOB IS JUST BEARS’ On a bluebird day in September, Brittany Mueller, a conservation officer who has worked out of the Whistler COS office for the past four-and-a-half years, took me for a ride-along, giving me a firsthand look at the agency’s wide-ranging mandate. “The public feels our job is just bears, but we do a lot more than that,” says Mueller, sporting a bulletproof vest over her all-black, utilitarian COS uniform, and a baseball cap emblazoned with the agency’s
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“(THE COS) is on what seems to be a zerotolerance killing spree. Mothers and newborn cubs are shot in the head because they are considered a nuisance.”
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“The fact that, amongst all that, someone a few hundred kilometers away wanted me to go whack a couple bear cubs was just ludicrous. I was working back-to-back 18 hour shifts, and on top of that they wanted to go kill the cub. It was just dumb.” PHOTO SUBMITTED
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distinctive logo. There is, she says, no typical day as a conservation officer. The COS is charged with everything from enforcing fishing and hunting regulations, to investigating cases of illegal dumping and poaching, in addition to managing human-wildlife conflict. Conservation officers hold Special Provincial Constable Status under the Police Act and can even make arrests in instances such as drunk driving, she explains. “Our mandate is so large,” says Mueller. “We do our best to protect all areas of the environment and the resources within it.” Mueller is one of two COS officers stationed out of the Whistler office and is on-call at nights, meaning she is sometimes pulled out of bed when a situation arises. The Sea to Sky zone, which stretches from North Vancouver past Pemberton, has a total of five field conservation officers, one conservation officer sergeant, and one seasonal conservation officer overseeing a large swath of land, which only adds to the challenges of managing wildlife here. Friendly and talkative, Mueller explains the challenges that come from policing a conflict issue that largely stems from (some) people’s inability to properly manage their trash. Her conversational skillset is an asset to her job, which sees Mueller making school presentations, training RCMP in hazing techniques, and attending Resort Municipality of Whistler’s (RMOW) monthly Bear Advisory Committee stakeholder meetings. Whistler, she says, has taken a lot of important steps to reduce attractants, having received BearSmart status from the provincial government in 2011 for its commitment to address the root causes of human-bear conflict. But, of course, bear attractants persist in the community, and especially on backcountry roads, where Mueller said she is finding more and more trash. As we enter the Cal-Cheak area, she spots a bag of garbage sitting on the side of the road that has clearly been rummaged through. While it’s not technically part of her job description, Mueller throws on a pair of gloves and picks up the trash. “I just can’t leave it,” she says with a sigh. Originally from Ontario, Mueller always knew she wanted to be a conservation officer, and even volunteered at an animal shelter as a teen to gain experience. The notion that conservation officers like her are indiscriminant when it comes to killing animals is dead wrong, she says. This, she says, is borne out by statistics for the area. Despite another busy season of bear activity in Whistler, the COS or RCMP has not had to destroy a single black bear in the Whistler area. That compares to six bears that were destroyed in 2018, three in 2017, and six in 2016. The host of hazing techniques she employs—from a paintball gun that shoots organic chalk rounds to bear bangers—is working, she claims. Mueller said that destroying animals is “the most difficult” aspect of her job, and that it’s made especially difficult by the fact that the animals have been food-
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FEATURE STORY conditioned by no fault of their own, but rather from careless people. “No [conservation officer] ever wants to pull out their firearm and put an animal down,” she says. “It’s the most difficult part of the job, because of who I am and why I’m into this career.”
‘MANDATORY DESTRUCTION’ Casavant, the ex-conservation officer, came to prominence after he refused an order from his superiors to kill two bear cubs on Vancouver Island in 2015. The bears had gotten into a freezer full of meat and fish. Casavant killed the sow, but made the decision to take her cubs to a rehabilitation centre. Casavant, who currently has a wrongful dismissal suit against the province making its way through the court system, maintains that, under COS policy, he wasn’t required to kill the cubs. “I followed the provincial policy, and put the mother bear down. The cubs, though, within that same policy document, don’t fall into the same destruction category, so I didn’t destroy them,” he says. “In my mind, I followed exactly what the policy was and exactly what I was supposed to do, and I didn’t deviate from it in any way.” The directive, Casavant says, came as he was evacuating people out of the Port Hardy area due to a wildfire threat. “The fact that, amongst all that, someone a few hundred kilometres away wanted me to go whack a couple bear cubs was just ludicrous,” he says. “I was working back-toback 18-hour shifts, and on top of that they wanted to go kill the cubs. It was just dumb.” Casavant was suspended and subsequently transferred to another branch of government. He’s since moved on from his government job and now works for the Pacific Wild Alliance, a non-profit, wildlife conservation organization. Casavant’s story blew up both nationally and abroad, receiving supportive tweets from the likes of British comedian Ricky Gervais, who called on the B.C. government to “Reinstate this honourable man.” The high-profile incident eventually helped land him a position as an NDP candidate in the 2017 provincial election. For many, Casavant’s story exemplifies what they perceive is wrong with the COS: its overreliance on the destruction of animals and reluctance to employ alternative management techniques. Casavant seemed to gain mainstream credibility and approval after defying the order (NDP leader and now-B.C. Premier John Horgan referred to him as a “bear saviour” during Casvant’s failed 2017 election campaign), and he is now regularly called upon by a host of media outlets on COS-related stories. Like others critical of the COS, Casavant feels the service isn’t doing enough to police human attractants. His contention was given added weight
earlier this year when it came out that the COS only gave out 33 orders to clean up attractants and 12 tickets and fines between January and June 10, 2019, information obtained through a freedom-of-information request by the Fur-Bearers. This despite the fact that COS officers killed 113 black bears in a two-month span between April and May. (For the COS’ part, they say those fines aren’t a full reflection of the number of tickets issued, as oftentimes they are administered by municipalities, rather than the agency. The COS also says it is rolling out an attractant enforcement project, later this year, that should see the number of tickets increase.) Casavant’s research was also instrumental in revealing a strong hunting culture within the COS. In 2018, a freedom-of-information request he made revealed that 75 out of 106 mainly uniformed officers—about 70 per cent of the force—had hunting records, including four who had applied for a controversial grizzly bear tag in the year prior. “Let’s call a spade a spade here. The majority of the Conservation Officer Service is made up of hunters, licensed hunters,” says Casavant. “A good portion, or perhaps the majority of conservation work, has nothing to do with enforcing provincial legislation or environmental police work, and everything to do with basically hunting on government time.” Casavant wants to see third-party oversight of the service, a non-partisan outside body the public can go to when they feel an animal has been wrongly killed. That same call was made in a recent report, titled “Reform Proposals for Managing Human-Wildlife Conflict in British Columbia,” released last month. Commissioned by the Raincoast Conservation Foundation and produced by the University of Victoria’s Environmental Law Centre, it calls for third-party oversight by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner and for the service to revise its guidelines to “reflect a more restrained approach to using lethal force and a better understanding of the science of wildlife behaviour.” “Given the amount of public criticism of BC conservation officers’ decisions to kill wildlife in recent years, a thorough review of BCCOS policies and operations is overdue,” the report says. “The province should review and amend procedures for responding to human-wildlife conflict to ensure officers use lethal force as conservatively as possible. Furthermore, instituting independent oversight of the BCCOS must be an immediate priority.”
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THE COURTS HAVE THEIR SAY The circumstances under which a conservation officer can kill an animal were recently tested in court, with a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruling that
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arden beddoes
“When you get to the point where there is a broad swath of the public that doesn’t have faith in an important part of law enforcement, that’s a troubling development. I think it’s a development that needs to be taken seriously.” PHOTO BY JOEL BARDE
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conservation officers have considerable latitude. The case, which accused the provincial government of not following its own law on the destruction of wildlife, was ultimately dismissed last year. The case was brought to court by the Fur-Bearers in 2017 after a woman attempted to save a cub from destruction in northern B.C. According to Arden Beddoes, the lawyer who prosecuted the case on behalf of the organization, the woman put the cub in a dog kennel and pleaded with the conservation officer not to kill the cub after she learned that was his intention. The officer ultimately destroyed the animal. Beddoes argued that conservation officers are restricted in when they can kill by Section 79 of the Wildlife Act, which states that, “an officer may kill an animal, other than a domestic animal, that is at large and is likely to harm persons, property, wildlife or wildlife habitat.” “In my view, Section 79 isn’t that narrow,” he says in a follow-up interview. “There is this argument by the province, that they will have all these problems if it’s narrowly construed. But what are you talking about? If [an animal is] a threat, you have the authority [to destroy it]. Why do you need the authority if it’s not a threat?” On behalf of the Fur-Bearers, Beddoes also argued that the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act—which bars the killing of an animal unless it is in critical distress— should apply. In its defence, the province argued that the law implies officers can destroy animals at their discretion, and the conservation officer had decided the cub was not a suitable candidate for captive rearing and release. “I find it inconceivable that the legislature intended to restrict the wildlife management powers of officers to kill wildlife to those that are at large and likely to harm,” wrote Justice Gordon Weatherill in his B.C. Supreme Court decision. Weatherill added that the authority of a conservation officer is not “unlimited or unfettered,” as officers must follow government policy. Beddoes worries the ruling effectively codifies conservation officers’ discretion to kill when they see fit. He believes this represents a troubling development. “We need to have confidence that wildlife conflict issues are being done in a way that is not only transparent and prescribed by law, but also in line with our values.” The province, he says, needs to do more than simply “clarify circumstances under which officers can kill animals,” as, under the current framework, two officers may react differently in the same situation. “What rules are they following? That’s too much discretion,” he adds. At this point, Beddoes feels the province needs to step in and sort things out. He would like to see a provincial commission take a deep dive into the issue, and believes it is incumbent on the public to pressure their elected officials to demand one. “When you get to the point where there is a broad swath of the public that doesn’t have faith in an important part
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“It’s soft, but it’s enough that the bear can feel it and it just moves on. Plus, with the smoke, it’s also a visual deterrent. They just run … I don’t have to hit them with it. They will hear it hitting other spots, and they will just run away from it.”
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FEATURE STORY of law enforcement, that’s a troubling development,” he says. “I think it’s a development that needs to be taken seriously.”
IN THE FIELD At a hobby farm in Pemberton Meadows, Mueller moves cautiously, scanning the area for any sign of a bear. The day before, she hazed a bear out of the area with chalk rounds, and asked the home’s caretaker to take down some grape vines on the deck. The bear reportedly returned that night and killed several chickens. Mueller inspects the area carefully, looking for any other possible attractants and considers where the bear may have entered the yard, which is cordoned off with an electric fence. “See how the boards are pulled off,” she says, pointing to the base of a chicken coop. That, she explains, is likely a bear’s handywork. “They’ll just put their hand in a coop and pull out a chicken.” Overall, she’s impressed with the amount of “husbandry” the owner has shown. Before we leave, she demonstrates how the gun works, firing a chalk round into the yard. “It’s soft, but it’s enough that the bear can feel it and it just moves on,” she says. “Plus, with the smoke, it’s also a visual deterrent.” The rounds, she explains, fire off quickly, allowing her to direct the bear to where she wants it to go. “They just run … I don’t have to hit them with it,” she says. “They will hear it hitting other spots, and they will just run away from it.” Mueller is no stranger to hazing bears. But sometimes, when she hazes in Whistler (where the animals have a revered status), there can be added challenges. Earlier this summer, a bear was hanging out in the village, attracted by fruit-bearing trees. (They have since been removed by the RMOW.) Crowds of people gathered around the bear, snapping photos, not realizing, as Mueller puts it, that what they are doing is “teaching the animal that it’s OK to be that close to people.” In coordination with the Whistler RCMP, she was able to use chalk rounds and bear bangers to haze it back to Lost Lake. Though Mueller hasn’t destroyed a bear this year, she did kill a cougar. The cat, she explains, was stalking domestic pets in the middle of the day in Alpine, and didn’t react to hazing efforts. “That was the concern, that this cougar was hunting in a high-density community,” she says, adding that the COS does not necessarily destroy an animal in the event it kills a domestic pet. “No hazing was working, and it escalated to the point where the cougar was sleeping on patio decks with children playing nearby.” The cat, she says, simply wasn’t
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FEATURE STORY displaying the “wild cougar behaviour that we typically see. “The more we can do to gain public confidence, the better.” In Whistler, the COS runs out of a spartan office right near the Cheakamus Crossing neighbourhood, next to the RMOW’s wastewater treatment facility. The modest building, explains Chris Doyle, was the community’s original municipal building. As deputy chief, Doyle has one of the biggest jobs at the COS, overseeing operations for the entire province. He’s soft spoken but forthcoming—not exactly what comes to mind when you think of law enforcement. Doyle, moreover, knows the Sea to Sky as well as anyone from a wildlife perspective, having spent 11 years working in the corridor as a conservation officer in the field before being promoted. With a number of high-profile cases of late, the COS was under a high degree of scrutiny this summer. It’s clear, from talking to Doyle, that the agency is keen to share its message with the public: Its officers conform to a strict set of rules and regulations, have a large and important mandate that goes far beyond bears, and is engaged in a ton of work behind the scenes to mitigate humanwildlife conflict. The COS recognizes how important having the public’s confidence is, and has been putting in a concerted effort to “push our story out there” through social media, engaging with media, and attending community events, he says. “The more we can do to gain public confidence, the better,” says Doyle. The public, he adds, tend to see the “end result” of a conservation officer’s work, and those results can be tragic, especially when a bear is destroyed. “Our officers are making difficult decisions that they would rather not have to make at times, to have to put down an animal that’s a high-conflict animal,” he says. “But I think a lot of the time the public might not understand the work that goes on behind the scenes to prevent those conflicts from occurring in the first place.” When it comes to oversight, Doyle says that while the COS already has an internal investigations system, he later
added, by email, that it is in the “early stages” of developing “appropriate external oversight mechanisms.” “We do have oversight,” he says. “We have a complaints process, so we can conduct internal investigations. And then because we work for the provincial government, we have the public service agency oversight as well.” And in the event that someone is killed or hurt during the course of an officer’s work, an investigation is led by the Independent Investigations Office of BC, similar to any police agency would be subject to, he adds. But when it comes to what some bear advocates would like to see—a robust thirdparty oversight system that could look into all cases of animal destruction—Doyle doesn’t seem keen. “I’m not sure of the practicality of that,” he says. The COS averages about 20,000 calls related to bears a year, and many more when you add in other wildlife species, he says. There is concern that, given the scale of human-wildlife conflict, a third-party oversight system would be impractical and could negatively impact conservation officers’ capacity to respond appropriately in dynamic situations. “We need [our officers] to act with confidence when they do have to act, to protect themselves and public safety as well,” he says. “We don’t want to subject an animal to suffering because we aren’t making the decision we need to make at the time.” Though he didn’t go into specifics, when asked about the Coquitlam incidents from July—when three people were arrested for trying to protect a bear from being killed— he says it’s important to remember that there is a backstory to everything. I get the sense that, in many ways, the incident typifies the larger problem that the COS is grappling with, of people only seeing the final outcome of an officer’s work, rather than the full picture. “That was a snapshot of that bear family’s conflict history,” he says. “But leading up to that was a longer history of conflict, and officers had been working to try and capture the bears early on. “It had gotten to the point where, with their conflict history, that was the only alternative for officers at that point.”
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THE ROAD AHEAD Social media, of course, has opened up the floodgates for the public to voice criticisms of the COS, and the negativity (and sometimes borderline personal attacks) made against officers is a concern for the agency. “I try not to let it affect me,” says Mueller. “It’s hard, for sure, when people think
that I’m just out there trying to kill bears, and I haven’t had to put one down for a conflict this year.” On the flipside, there are also the people, she explains, who feel she isn’t doing enough, that that bear snacking on a fruit tree outside of their home, where their kids play, shouldn’t be tolerated. Yet, overall, she feels she has the support of Whistler. “I do feel that I’ve gotten the support of the community, and the people have
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Crowds of people gathered around the bear, snapping photos, not realizing, as Mueller puts it, that what they are doing is “teaching the animal that it’s OK to be that close to people.”
gotten to know me and understand the position I’m in … that I’m actually out there trying to protect the environment,” Mueller says. It also helps that she works in a proactive BearSmart town like Whistler. The RMOW has an enhanced service agreement with the COS, meaning the agency does extra hazing and attractant work with them, and a dedicated cadre of bear-loving volunteers who support her work. The COS has also used Whistler
as a training ground to test new hazing techniques. It is, in many ways, a leader when it comes to co-habitating with bears, with a deeply ingrained culture that recognizes that we live in their territory. The story, of course, isn’t the same everywhere the COS operates. And with a province as large as B.C., the 174 sworn officers who manage wildlife and enforce hunting and fishing regulations are undoubtedly stretched thin.
COS critics make some strong points, “hunting on government time” or on and instituting changes that increase a “zero-tolerance killing spree”—are public confidence would likely be an misleading and damaging to people’s all-around win, as the public confidence understanding of the mandate and ethos issues appear to be a growing concern of officers. for all parties. The COS appears to be While a lot of how this story unfolds amenable to third-party oversight, but is yet to be seen, one thing is for certain: the extent to which it’s implemented will As the province continues to grow and likely leave critics wanting more. developments continue to expand into But from what I saw, the more bear habitat, high-profile instances of incendiary comments that have been human-bear conflict will continue to made towards officers—that they are occur and result in calls for change. n
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is more than a place—it’s a sensory voyage. A six-day standup paddleboarding expedition through one of the world’s last wild places is both a deeply introspective journey and a stark reminder of what’s at stake for this planet. After a five-hour boat ride south from Prince Rupert, my journey begins. It’s low tide and the channel is dead calm. As we SUP into the fog, the rich textures and colourful sealife sprinkle the shoreline like jewels in a crown. Spikey, smooth, porous and slimy, the emerald anemones, burgundy sea urchins, and tangerine sea stars contrast against the muted Earth tones of forest and ocean. The sun backlights a fallen tree covered in kelp, creating an illusion of gold strung across an outdoor palace. The persistent crackling of barnacles plays a Rice Krispies symphony. Suddenly, a trio of sea lions surfaces, craning their necks in unison to watch us. At first, I’m alarmed; worried they may get territorial. But, after they follow us for several kilometres, it’s clear that they’re just curious. Later in the day, we’re paddling along the shores of a protected bay. Fifty metres away, we hear the forceful exhale of a blowhole dispelling air — and then more after that. The bay is dotted by humpback whales. The thundering splash of a breach in the distance echoes in the
channel. Then, a small pod of Dall’s porpoises swims by my board. It’s just another soul-stirring day in the Great Bear Rainforest. Famous for the Spirit Bear (Kermode) and star of a new IMAX film, the rainforest covers 64,000 square kilometres of virtually untouched Pacific temperate rainforest. Extending from the Discovery Islands to the B.C.–Alaska border, it’s one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. On this trip with Squamish-based Norm Hann Expeditions, wildlife encounters are astounding: a young bear foraging for crabs at low tide, coastal wolves hunting salmon, a mother bear and her cub walking silently along the shore at dusk, and hundreds of spawning salmon. Sometimes, we’ll only see remnants of the action— footprints in the sand, a carcass or blood-spattered rocks. While the sights are stunning, it’s the complex
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soundscape that stimulates my senses the most. Whether it be the billowing flap of an eagle or the energetic plop of a salmon in the night, nature’s multi-layered soundtrack is rich. Hann has been guiding in the area for more than 20 years and, this year, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Great Bear Stand expedition. He runs trips to other parts of B.C., but this area is special. Having been adopted into the Raven Clan, Hann’s forged a deep connection with the land and the Gitga’at people who call it home. His trips to the Great Bear Rainforest take paddlers deep into Gitga’at territory; interweaving wildlife viewing, cultural discovery, conservation and adventure. With special permission, Hann’s groups stay on the land—in a longhouse at the end of a protected inlet and a Watchmen Cabin, located on ancient harvesting grounds. Coastal First Nations people have lived in harmony
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at Bear Rainforest with nature for 13,000 years, managing the abundance of resources with respect and care. While obvious signs of indigenous habitation in the area are difficult to identify, a trained eye can spot them. Culturally modified cedar trees with bark striped away for weaving, canoe run-outs along the shoreline, petroglyphs, burial sites, and remnants of man-made fish weirs to trap salmon are present in the bays and inlets all along the coast. A multitude of academic research projects, along with oral history, plays an important role in empowering the First Nations communities to fight for land sovereignty. Given the influx of infrastructure projects along B.C.’s coast and wildlife management strategies, such as the wolf cull, their reclaimed role as stewards of the land is critical to conservation efforts. While Indigenous people have long understood the power of the Great Bear Rainforest, visitors like myself
are overcome by its magic too. This is how Mother Nature should exist. A place with such magnetism is worth standing up for— even if your first action is to simply stand on a paddleboard and experience it for yourself.
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Melamed, Lanthier Nadeau reflect on EWS season BOTH LOCAL RIDERS EXPERIENCED UPS AND DOWNS EN ROUTE TO SOLID FINISHES
BY DAN FALLOON ANDREANE LANTHIER Nadeau had a breakout season on the Enduro World Series circuit in 2019. The Squamish resident, formerly of Whistler, held on to finish the season on the overall women’s podium in third place after the final series race of the year in Zermatt, Switzerland. “It hasn’t fully sunk in yet,” she said. “On the way back in the plane, I was writing about how there was this stillness, this calm feeling of a completed task. Having done it, rising up to my potential, and having sealed the deal with that third-place overall feels very grounding.” Lanthier Nadeau said after the race, having clinched her position, she needed a break and took some time off in Italy before the standalone season-ending race, the Trophy of Nations, in Finale Ligure, Italy. “It was super stressful for me to secure third place at that last race,” she said. “After Zermatt, I was in need of a break so we took an Italian vacation before the Trophy of Nations. I went to Cinque Terre, went on a boat with a bunch of friends from New Zealand and Great Britain. It was really chill and that was truly what I needed.
SEASON ENDER Remi Gauvin, Rhys Verner and Jesse Melamed (at right) mark the end of the Enduro World Series season with a third-place finish at the Trophy of Nations at Finale Ligure, Italy. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ENDURO WORLD SERIES
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“I’m glad I listened to my body because I ended up having such a good performance for the team and for myself, too.” At the inaugural Trophy of Nations race, Lanthier Nadeau teamed with Squamish’s Miranda Miller and rookie Jennifer McHugh to earn a third-place finish as part of the team event. “It was awesome. I think it was kind of an experiment for everyone that was there because it was the first time we had that format and it was the first time for many riders to race together,” she said. “The atmosphere was a bit lighter and everyone was excited to try it. Everyone got their national pride because when you race for your country, it’s always something special.” Though it wasn’t officially tallied, Lanthier Nadeau did the math and discovered she was fastest female rider by time, even beating overall champion Isabeau Coudurier of France, who swept all eight races. This offseason, Lanthier Nadeau plans to work on some weaknesses where she can improve, namely technical work and core, stability and strength training. Meanwhile, on the men’s side, Whistler’s Jesse Melamed finished 11th, missing the top 10 by just 45 points, which can be chalked up to a midseason crash in Val di Fassa, Italy that left him at less than full strength coming into the Canadian Open Enduro here in Whistler. Reached via email, Melamed explained that while he was proud of his achievements over the course of the season, especially with how he came back from injury, they’re not exactly the accomplishments he had in
mind coming into 2019. “I proved last year I could come back from injury straight back to the highest level. If that’s a challenge I had to prove I could overcome, great, but I don’t want to keep doing that. So to me this was just another potentially-great season marred by injury,” he wrote. “I am proud of the way I started the season to get myself to second overall, and I am proud of the way I came back yet again finishing inside the top 10 at the last three races of the season. “But I know what I’m capable of and with my current goal being a solid overall season, I won’t be fully satisfied until I achieve that.” Melamed, who has had his fair share of injuries over the years, felt that he made some strides this season in an attempt to pull off the consistent season he’s looking for in 2020. “My development was my approach to each race. I always want to win every race I enter, but I had to tell myself that my win was riding consistent and within myself. It was challenging holding myself back a bit but it was working. Of course I was still riding fast but it was more about knowing where I was comfortable going fast and where I thought I should hold back to be safe,” he explained. “Unfortunately, a small slip-up put into question whether or not I was sticking to my approach. I believe I was. I don’t plan on changing anything for next season. Just be smarter.” Melamed said he enjoyed the Trophy of Nations format, as it turned the typical enduro race experience on its head. “It was such a fun way to experience an Enduro race. We all ride and hang out during a
normal Enduro day but when the time starts, it’s all you,” he wrote. “…there were two other riders to think about in the race run and it worked as a beneficial distraction for me. I was thinking about them as much as myself, which broadened my focus and helped me ride instinctively and not over-think things. “It was super fun racing with Remi and Rhys and sharing the effort and achievement with them. We were all having a lot of fun and bringing each other’s stoke and performance up. I felt the most energized for the last stage of this race than I have at the last few races.” With all the challenges he’s faced in his career so far, Melamed said some elements of racing have become easier, while some are harder. Essentially, he said, he’s more familiar with what he needs to do, but the process of accomplishing it remains as difficult as ever. “It isn’t racing specifically but everything racing at the highest level entails. I have a passion for working hard, being dedicated to something, improving myself, and testing myself at the highest level. I get all of that through racing so it would be hard for me to just step back from that,” he reasoned. “I’m not sure how many more injuries I have left in me so I’m very focused on making sure I’m managing the risk and being as safe as I can be.” Heading into the offseason, Melamed will look to get his body back to 100 per cent as he said he “took a beating” this year. Other than that, he’ll stick with his traditional regimen as he found it has kept him fit in the past. n
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BY DAN FALLOON YEARS OF holding its symposiums in emerging centres, the Western Canadian Mountain Bike Tourism Association brought its biennial event to the mecca of Whistler from Oct. 2 to 4. With more than 200 people in attendance, executive director Martin Littlejohn was thrilled with how the conference, held in Creekside at Dusty’s and Legends Whistler, played out. “It worked out really well. The speakers were amazing and the audience was very engaged,” he said. “Whistler did a fantastic job.” Littlejohn felt that stakeholders from smaller towns across the province and beyond had plenty to learn from Whistler’s example, including through a panel discussion featuring Whistler Mountain Bike Park’s Wendy Robinson, Resort Municipality of Whistler chief administrative officer Mike Furey, Whistler Off Road Cycling Association president Dale Mikkelsen, Whistler Bike Guides’ Grant Lamont and Tourism Whistler president and CEO Barrett Fisher speaking about the resort’s status as the centre of the mountain-biking universe. As well, bike park manager Brad White and Crankworx’s Julia Montague helmed separate presentations on Whistler’s role in the community. “There are so many things happening in Whistler that are a few years ahead of what other destinations are likely to be experiencing, but it’s great to have that opportunity to look into the future, potentially, or [see] what are the issues we have to prepare for,” he said. The symposium also serves as a chance for stakeholders to discuss larger issues facing the industry, such as how to face climate change and properly acknowledge the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (or UNDRIP). As well, another major topic of discussion was how to deal with the sport’s increasing growth. Other speakers included: Dr. Lana Ciarniello; IMBA Canada’s Justin Darbyshire; Cascade Environmental Resource Group’s Todd Hellinga; Origin Design’s Danielle Kristmanson; Walt Judas of the Tourism Industry Association of BC; MLA Jordan Sturdy; and Chelsey Walker of the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program. “We’re all a bit more focused after this in terms of understanding what those challenges are and how we’re going to address them,” Littlejohn said. Littlejohn closed the conference by saying that the two years before the next
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“E-bikes were considered to be an unknown and there was a lot of concern in Revelstoke about what it was going to mean. The province has responded with some policies. It’s not perfect, by any means, yet. It’s [still in its] very early stages, but at least there’s a bit of a pace going now,” he said. In the future, Littlejohn said the symposium may join forces with the Canada West Ski Areas Association, as its own Mountain Bike Forum at SilverStar Mountain Resort coincided with this year’s tourism symposium. “There’s definitely some crossover with mountain sports within that realm,” Littlejohn said. “There’s some interest in terms of exploring what that could look like, and that could be a really good partnership.” Check the Nov. 7 edition of Pique for a feature story wrapping up the conference. n
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A Squamish athlete leaves a legacy—on and off the slopes WHISTLER MOUNTAIN SKI CLUB ALUMNUS MIKAYLA MARTIN REMEMBERED FOR HER LOVE OF PEOPLE AND LIFE
BY STEVEN CHUA / SQUAMISH CHIEF EATING FONDUE AMID the snow in Elfin Lakes. Making plays and puppet shows as a child. Baking cinnamon buns for friends and family. Getting nearly submerged in a kayak adventure. Being the first to arrive at the ski hill with the biggest smile. These are just a few of the memories Mikayla Martin has left with those she touched in her too-brief life before she died in a mountain biking accident in the Slhaney Trail system in Stawamus Chief Provincial Park on Oct. 1. She was 22. Though Mikayla was widely known throughout the corridor as an accomplished skier, and a prospective 2022 Olympian, what stands out for many was her love for life and people. Her parents’ hope is that this passion stays with everyone she’s met.
“There’s a lot of people out there who are hurting at this loss,” said dad James Martin. “And we feel their pain. But Mikayla wouldn’t want them to be sad. She’d want them to miss her, and to love her, but she’d want them to be out living their lives and enjoying their lives to the fullest. “She wouldn’t want you to be sitting around the house crying. She’d want you to be out there doing something fun and being with your friends and loving your life and making the world a better place.” James and Christine Martin introduced their daughter to skiing at age two—it was a hobby they encouraged her to pursue, as they both shared a love for the sport. While Mikayla didn’t immediately have lofty skiing ambitions, it was something she enjoyed, and spending New Year’s Day on the slopes was a family tradition. Still, even then, there seemed to be something there. James recalled that she helped her sister
IN MEMORIAM A school-aged Mikayla Martin, on the far right, is pictured here with her parents James and Christine, and her sister Shondra. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MARTIN FAMILY
Shondra get a feel for the slopes—something that her parents had been struggling at. One day, Mikayla asked to take her sister up a ski run in Whistler, said James. “Sure enough, in 15 minutes, Shondra was skiing down the Magic Chair with Mikayla, and that was something we weren’t able to accomplish,” he said. “It was a really amazing bond between those two girls.” Mikayla’s fire for the sport would arrive years later in 2006 when she saw Olympian Kristi Richards give a talk. “We sat her right beside Kristi, and
Kristi just struck up a conversation with her and they hit it off,” said James. After that encounter, as she was riding in the back seat of the family car, Mikayla said what she wanted to be when she grew up—an Olympian. She debated between skiing or her other love, mountain biking, but eventually decided the slopes would be her focus. At 11 years old, her performance in a competition was good enough to land an invitation to the Western Canadian Championships.
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SPORTS THE SCORE “I thought this would be a neat little adventure—I didn’t really think she was going to make it to the Olympics,” r ecalled James. But her results in the ski championships changed his mind. “The first run of her first race, she was in sixth place,” said James. “She had the sixthfastest time of all the fastest kids in Western Canada,” said James. “I remember going to her coach and saying, ‘You know, she’s got some potential here, doesn’t she?’” She won all the races at the provincial championships the following year— Mikayla’s progress has been on an upward arc since then. One of her past coaches, Rob Boyd of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club, remembered her as an athlete that stood out for her drive and enthusiasm. “Being the first on the hill [saying], ‘What are we doing today?’” was not uncommon for Mikayla, said Boyd. She was so enthusiastic, the coaches would often wind up having to pull her back from taking in extra runs at the end of the day. Boyd also remembered the pride that came with seeing her on the podium. “Giving a good fist-pump, if you will,” he said. Some of Mikayla’s most recent accomplishments include making it to the national ski cross team and winning the FIS Junior World Championship in Cardrona,
New Zealand. She also snagged two top-10 placements on the FIS World Cup circuit in 2018-19, including a sixth-place finish in Innichen, Switzerland. Throughout her ski-cross career she also stayed committed to mountain biking, spending time riding with Team Squamish, one of the town’s elite mountain biking clubs. For all her success, she also made an
“There was nothing that girl didn’t want to learn.” - JULIE MARTIN
effort to give back, often lending a hand to other athletes. In particular, she had an eye to helping other women in sport. Mikayla recently said she felt women were often being held back in their athletic endeavours, her mom Christine said. Mikayla wanted to change that. “She believed that it was culture that was partly holding women back, and she wanted to transform that,” Christine said. “So that’s one of her big visions. We’re going to shift culture.”
While she had her sights on making a big difference, the small, everyday interactions she had with people left a lasting impression. “She was so kind and gentle and supportive, and she would cheer on everybody and anybody. It didn’t matter what level you were at,” said Christine. Aside from her kindness, her peers remember her thirst for adventure. For local paralympian Alex Cairns, one memory during a kayaking adventure stands out. The pair were on the water and Cairns was just ahead of Mikayla. “I just hear this little voice from behind me—she just says, ‘Hey Alex, there’s a little bit of water in my kayak.’ I turn around and this kid is chest-deep in Mamquam River with her boat just fully gone somewhere under, paddle sticking out of the water going, ‘Um, I’m going to need help,’” said Cairns with a laugh. She was inquisitive, always ready and eager to learn more, he recalled. The pair knew of each other for some time, but started hanging out in recent years after meeting at a gym their teams frequented, Cairns explained. Since then, they’d been in touch regularly. “She was always that friend who checked in, you know?” said Cairns. Mikayla also had a sense of humour. While in Chile, said Cairns, she sent him a picture of her feet propped up with cannabis-leaf-decorated socks—poking fun
at the strict life of a competitive athlete. “I started riffing on her, saying they were the ugliest socks I’ve ever seen, I would never wear a pair of those, ever,” he recalled with a chuckle. “So she came home a week later with a pair of them for me.” It was Mikayla’s determination that stood out for aunt Julie Martin. Around 2010, Mikayla developed an interest in unicycling, remembered Julie. She was figuring out how to ride the bicycle downhill and was proudly showing off the results. “There was nothing that girl didn’t want to learn,” she said with a chuckle. A memorial fund has been set up to honour Mikayla’s memory. It will provide financial assistance to other young female athletes and is intended to help people who embody Mikayla’s spirit—beneficiaries need not be Olympic-calibre. Funds are being raised at www. gofundme.com/f/mikayla-martinmemorial-fund. “We’re doing OK—we really appreciate [all the support]—but what really makes us feel really happy and fulfilled is seeing people find something creative that they can do to express their appreciation for Mikayla,” said dad James. “We don’t want it to be directed towards us, we want it to be directed towards the rest of the world.” A celebration of life for Mikayla will take place at 2 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park. All are invited. n
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The Resort Municipality of Whistler is committed to reducing the risk of wildfire in Whistler.
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Cheakamus Lake Road Thinning work will continue from the previously thinned area toward the Cheakamus Lake trail parking lot. Later in the winter, work will take place back toward Highway 99. The road will be closed for the duration of the work. Spruce Grove/White Gold area Tree thinning will take place in fall 2019 and spring 2020 in the Spruce Grove and White Gold area along the western edge of Lost Lake Park.
NO NOISE The STFU chain damper in action. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS KOVARIK
All work will start in mid-October 2019. People are asked to respect all trail and road closures, signs and staff to ensure everyone’s safety. For more information, go to whistler.ca/FuelThinning
Keeping quiet on the trails CHRIS KOVARIK BEHIND NEW DRIVE-TRAIN TECHNOLOGY
BY DAN FALLOON Resort Municipality of Whistler whistler.ca/parks
2006 - 2019
Danny James With great sadness I said goodbye to my trusted sidekick Danny James. “Danny-dog” was a Whistler local for 13 years. I rescued him from the WAG Animal shelter after being shot in the chest by a bow & arrow in Mount Currie. It was the best decision I ever made. A medical miracle, Daniel survived to live his best life. He was loyal, gentle and known for his kind soul. He had an innate ability to calm even the most aggressive dogs. He was also very skilled at breaking up dog fights by chest-bumping the instigator and for that reason, he was coined the Alpha Lake "Dog Police." It was quite a sight to see. A massive thank you to Danny’s family & friends for all the love and support over the years. I couldn’t have done it with without you. Especially the legacy of nicknames you created for him: DanMan, DanielSon, DannyBoy, D-Boy-Stance, Danchenzo, MyDanny, Dan-the-Man, DAHnny, Daniel and the list goes on... You will forever be in my heart, Pooper. Rest in Peace. - Madison In Danny’s honour, donations can be made to the WAG Animal shelter.
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TWO LOCAL MOUNTAIN bikers are looking to create a quieter ride. Local pro legend Chris Kovarik, who boasts the largest margin of victory in a UCI World Cup race, and Jaan Hurditch, have started STFU (Silent Technology For Ur Bike, technically, though they acknowledged the cruder connotation with the term also applies). The company produces chain dampers for bikes, eliminating the noisy scourge of chain slapping. Since creating STFU, Kovarik said riding is more enjoyable. “You’re focused a little bit more on your line choice and [the section of the trail] you’re riding,” he said. Kovarik said it took years of trial and error to find a solution to the problem of loudness, starting with wrapping old bike tubes around the chains, moving to stickyback Velcro and eventually moving to zip ties to keep the chain away from the frame. “I originally knew that I wanted a bike that was a lot quieter without hearing the chain slap all over the place,” Kovarik said. From there, Kovarik explained, there were three or four small adjustments before coming up with the rubber version that is used now. He added that the STFU product in particular was in development for about a year after he teamed up with mechanical engineer and business partner Hurditch. After joining forces, the duo attempted several different prototypes, with some, such as zip ties, working well initially before breaking in a few days, Hurditch explained. From there, Kovarik said, they tried a fork bumper, which worked well but wasn’t height-adjustable for different frames, as it only suited a handful of those they tried. Inspiration soon struck, however. “We brainstormed and that’s when the STFU chain damper came about,” Kovarik said.
Added Hurditch, who has worked in bike shops for years, in a follow-up email: “Chris and I got together and tried to customize it. We wanted it to work with as many bikes as possible so developed a bunch of different designs, printed them using a 3D printer and tested them, both on our own bikes and also friends’ bikes here in Whistler. It took several months until we had a product we were happy with.” Kovarik and Hurditch also worked with Chromag, as Kovarik’s wife Claire Buchar designed the packaging, while company founder Ian Ritz provided advice on the industry. While the device was primarily created to quiet commotion, a side effect is that the chain will last longer. “With downhill bikes in particular, the main way that the chain actually wears out is it’ll wear out through sideways deflection,” Hurditch said. “As the chain flexes too much side to side, it stops shifting well, but you need a little bit of flex for the shifting to actually work.” The duo are still working to get their product, currently available for seven- and 10-speed mountain bikes, into a variety of shops, though it is for sale at Evolution and online at stfubike.com. As well, units for trail bikes are in production, with the hope that they’ll be ready toward the end of autumn. STFU is also supplying Finland’s Pole Bicycles directly, as Pole is set to integrate the damper into one of its frame designs starting next year. Pros currently using the damper include five-time UCI downhill champion Aaron Gwin, Neko Mulally, and Remy Metailler. “Some people don’t realize how much of a difference it would make until they put it on their bike and actually try it,” Hurditch said. “We’ve had that same experience, I’ve felt, as well, literally just taking it off and riding around for a couple of laps in the park or on a trail ride.” n
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Music Line Up:
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Whistler Slo Pitch Association would like to thank the players, coaches, umpires, board of directors, the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Gibbons, Source for Sports, Milestones and all the other team sponsors for a successful season. Registration for the 2020 season will open up in April!
ON TARGET Robert Borsos, Audrey Ann B. Meloche, Alvin Nelson, and Zoltan Csontos celebrate their serial shot silver medal win in Chungju, South Korea.
PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT BORSOS
Horseback archers earn silver in Korea SPORTS BRIEFS: SLIDING CENTRE OPEN FOR PUBLIC SLIDES
BY DAN FALLOON
ALTA VISTA SERVICES UPGRADE PROJECT Planning and design is underway for the 2020 - 2022 Alta Vista services upgrade project. The scope of this project will include upgrades to sewer and water services, drainage, road infrastructure and the Valley Trail in the Alta Vista neighbourhood. The implementation of this work is currently planned to take place over three phases from 2020 – 2022. Each phase will take place from April to November. The work is necessary is to minimize the risk of failure of aging pipes, reduce water loss from leakage, minimize ongoing odour issues, eliminate the potential for sewer backups from the trunk main sewer and reduce maintenance costs in the area.
THE BORSOS TORZS Horseback Archery Club brought some hardware back to Mount Currie after the World Martial Arts Masterships in Chungju, South Korea last month. The foursome of Whistler’s Robert Borsos, Mount Currie’s Alvin Nelson, Maple Ridge’s Zoltan Csontos and newcomer Audrey Ann Meloche of Montreal teamed up to take silver in the serial shot competition. Borsos explained that the indoor arena that was supposed to host the event had been damaged in a fire, so the competition was held under tents outdoors. Borsos said the team members adapted to the circumstances. “Everything was going on. It was not perfect, but OK,” he said. “We tried to do our best to survive.” The team members do not bring their own horses to international competition, instead relying on a lottery upon arrival in which they are assigned a horse. “I was lucky enough to get the horse that I had picked, but we still had to do a lottery because a lot of people wanted that horse,” Borsos said. “Every horse had three people ride it [to start], but by the end, our horse was carrying seven people because there were some injured horses.” The squad also attended competitions in South Africa, Poland, Luxembourg, Hungary, Russia, and Mongolia this year. “What we do in Mount Currie, in a small village, in Canada, we are basically worldclass athletes,” Borsos said. “We can do well anywhere if we’ve got the right horse.”
There will be an information session in early 2020 for residents.
SLIDING CENTRE HOSTING PUBLIC SLIDES
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The Whistler Sliding Centre is kicking off the 2019-20 season with public bobsleigh starting this weekend. On Oct. 12 and 13, the local track is offering rides beginning at 12:30 p.m. for $149 per person.
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Sliders will receive an orientation and then ride down the 10 corners at speeds of roughly 125 km/h and feel acceleration of up to four G-forces. Though no prior experience is required, participants must be at least 14 years of age. Other early-sessions on offer include: Oct. 18 and 19 at 4:30 p.m. and Nov. 9 and 10 at 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.whistlerslidingcentre.com/ passengerbobsleigh.
LOCALS COMPLETE MIND OVER MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE RACE Three Whistlerites headed to Vancouver Island to complete the Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race on Sept. 28. Liz Francis, Nina Harmon and Carly Janz all competed in the race in Cumberland, consisting of paddling, mountain biking and trekking. Francis and Harmon teamed up to take 12th in the women’s team of two 50-kilometre enduro race, while Janz joined with Vancouver’s Marie-Eve Masse to take 29th in the women’s team of two 30-km sport event. Full results are online at www. mindovermountain.com.
HOMEWOOD EKES OUT WESTSIDE WHEEL-UP WIN There was a tight finish in the latest edition of the Westside Wheel-Up on Sept. 28. Whistler resident Justin Homewood crossed the line just two seconds ahead of challenger Patrick McNeely to win the men’s event, while Ted Russo came through in third. Chloe Cross topped Lesley Clements and Sarah Olner in the women’s contest. As for the juniors, Matthias Shorter bested brother Felix in the junior boys event, while Lucy Horn was the lone rider in the junior girls event. Complete results are at www.worca.com. n
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THE SKI SWAP October 11-13, 2019
NEW LOCATION WMSC Club Cabin - Creekside 2028 Rob Boyd Way
ANYONE AND EVERYONE! NEW COURSE!
The Whistler 50 is open to everyone, with distances ranging from 7km to 80km. We have both competitive and recreational categories to rst-time relay participants to experienced ultra-marathoners! Race Date is October 19, 2019 Teams can be made up of 2, 4, or 8 people, or run as a solo ultra! Participate with a group of girlfriends, buddies from the bar, ce to put in a team – there’s something for everyone!
Register by Oct 14th by Midnight New this year - 50 Km Ultra To sign up go to www.bcathletics.org/Whistler50RelayUltra/
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GEAR CHECK-IN: Friday, Oct. 11 5:00 to 8:00pm SWAP HOURS: Saturday, Oct. 12 9:00am to 5:00pm COLLECTION: Sunday, Oct. 13 9:00 to 11:00am
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FORK IN THE ROAD
It all begins with breakfast GO FOR A SMALLER MEAL-PRINT WITH FOOD CONCEPTS FROM THE PAST YES, FOLKS, the climate protests march on, and now the interesting part begins. Taking part in any protest or rally is not action—it’s a call to action. And that’s where the fun really starts. Taking a line from best-selling author Jonathan Safran Foer—well, the subtitle from his latest book, We Are the Weather— where we can begin is breakfast. There’s something so immediate and doable about the idea, why not start there?
BY GLENDA BARTOSH In case you’ve been off the face of the Earth for a while (even hanging out in the International Space Station doesn’t count—they get a lot of Earth news there), a lot of us are really trying to reduce our carbon footprint here on home ground. And while what we eat isn’t the be-all and end-all, it is one of the easiest, most approachable entry points. Foer’s latest book follows up on his 2009 best-seller on factory farming, Eating Animals, (with a few, ahem, critically acclaimed novels along the way). A critique exploring why we’re so loving with our dear pets and so otherwise with the animals we consume, Eating Animals was written in collaboration with Farm Forward, a not-for-
GREAT GARDEN Josh Kelly in the pesticide-free garden on the roof at Nita Lake Lodge. PHOTO BY LESLIE KWOK / COURTESY OF NITA LAKE LODGE
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profit that promotes sustainable farming and more traditional animal husbandry. (A doc of the same name is narrated by Natalie Portman, if that makes you more interested. It gets mixed reviews.) We Are the Weather picks up from there and breakfast is where it starts—sans bacon, of course. Actually, breakfast is pretty easy to figure out without meat. In Jokha al-Harthi’s Celestial Bodies, which won the Man Booker International prize, Azzan starts his day, every day, with dates and coffee. Many Canadians also go for the fruit (dried and otherwise), and the yogurt, the toast, and the cereal and porridge, including rice porridge or congee. It’s the rest of the meals that can daunt us meat-eatin’ Canucks, who’ve been raised on ideas and old habits from parents and pioneering grandparents, and lots of advertising from industry lobby groups— dairy, beef, chicken and more. But Josh Kelly, senior sous chef at Nita Lake Lodge’s Aura Restaurant, has some pretty cool ideas for getting us beyond breakfast. He also understands why it’s important. “It’s 100 per cent proven—there’s nothing left to debate,” says Josh, a fellow Albertan from Red Deer, one of Canada’s beef and dairy heartlands. “Raising animals for consumption is an extremely large investment of resources in general. It produces a large amount of carbon and the animals do as well...” Other than at work, where he has to taste everything, Josh hasn’t eaten meat since he was 14. He stopped eating all animal products, including butter!, 10 years ago, when most people hadn’t even dreamt
of the link between eating animals and our failing climate. Josh, like me and tons of other Canadians, grew up with “three-things-on-your-plate” eating—meat, potatoes and a veg. “That’s where so many people struggle to make the adjustment,” he says. If you simply substitute your steak with a salad it’s not going to work, especially the nutritional angle. “When you change from a more traditional, Canadian diet to a more plantbased diet, realistically, it’s the format for creating a meal that changes.” In many cultures, where the cuisine has developed over a long time, you’ll find interesting, meatless options often with only one component, like curry. “So many other cultures already have a vegetarian or vegan diet as part of their culture, naturally, “ he says. “In Western cuisine it’s so easy to think that we’re taking something away (when we go meat-free), but so many other cultures have something good—there’s lots of beautiful Mexican dishes or India, of course, has lots of really nice vegan dishes.” If those ideas aren’t easy enough, check out Meatless Mondays at Aura. You won’t have to lift a fork, except to your mouth. Aura started three-course vegan menus years ago, before meat-free was on-trend, then resurrected them last spring. You get to choose from selections like roasted butternut squash with a farro risotto (farro is a grain-food popular in Tuscany) and a vegan banana sundae made with brûlée bananas and homemade winter-spice vegan ice cream, all for $39. Yum. Aura’s regular menu features meatless choices any day—including a new vegan banana bread
French toast for brekkie. In the meantime, Bloomberg reports that changes are happening in agriculture to reduce its carbon footprint—there’s better soil management and livestock have been bred with digestive systems that produce less methane (read: cow farts). It’s a start, but barely a smidgen. Livestock still account for 60 percent of agricultural emissions; fields are burned for pastureland; and inorganic fertilizers, which release methane and nitrous oxide, are used extensively. (One more reason to buy organic.) Here in the developed world, meat consumption is dropping faster than expected and crops like peas, soy and mung beans are on the rise. That’s of little comfort in light of our growing population worldwide, which the UN forecasts will increase by 40 per cent to 9.8 billion by 2050, and hit 11.2 billion by 2100. (There are now 7.5 billion of us on the planet; there were 4.5 billion when I bought the Whistler Question from Paul and Jane Burrows, and 2.5 billion when I was born.) Also, as people in places like China, India and the Middle East—cultures with those wonderful, traditional cuisines that are vegan or vegetarian that Josh highlighted—earn more money, they eat more meat. Overall, economists predict we’re on track to eat 60 per cent more animal products by 2050. So hang tight, and figure out what you’re going to have for breakfast— and lunch, and dinner—tomorrow. Glenda Bartosh is an award-winning journalist who had a big bowl of teff for brekkie—the staple grain of Ethiopia and Eritrea since ancient times. n
MEADOW PARK SPORTS CENTRE SWIM • SKATE • SWEAT • SQUASH
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Meadow Park Sports Centre is located 4 km north of Whistler Village. OPEN DAILY: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Last entry by 9:30 p.m.
GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE
NEW!
Run, Jump, Throw 9-10a.m. NEW! Aqua Fit Deep 9:3010:30a.m.
FRI 11
SAT 12
TUE 15
WED 16
Low Impact Circuit 7:30NEW! 8:30a.m. Circuit 9-10a.m.
Total Body Conditioning 7:30-8:30a.m.
SUN 13
Circuit 7:30-8:30a.m.
Low Impact Circuit 7:30-8:30a.m
Low Impact Circuit 9-10a.m.
Low Impact Circuit 9-10a.m.
Total Body Conditioning 9-10a.m.
NEW!
Barre Sculpt
Parent and Baby Fitness 10:30-11:30a.m. 10:30-11:30a.m. Gentle Fit for Seniors 1-2p.m. Zumba 12:15-1 p.m.
Sweat Effect Studio 5:306:30p.m. NEW!
Spin and Pump 6:45-7:45p.m. Mind and Body Stretch NEW! 8-9p.m.
PWR! Moves 1:15-2:15p.m.
Zumba 10:30-11:30a.m. Mini Ballet (3-4yr olds) 11:45-12:30p.m. Intro to Ballet (5-7yr olds) 12:45-1:30p.m. Yoga for Kids (5-8yr olds) 1:45-2:30p.m.
FLEXIBLE REGISTRATION FITNESS CLASSES ‘Flex-reg’ classes have a separate fee and allow you to register for classes on the days that fit your schedule. REGISTERED FITNESS CLASSES Registered fitness classes have a seperate fee and a defined start and end date. Pre-registration is required for the entire set of classes. All other classes are included in the price of admission.
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THU 10 Circuit 7:308:30a.m.
See exact schedule of classess at the sports centre or online at: whistler.ca/recreation
Aqua Fit Zumba 9:30-10:30a.m. Gold 10:3011:30a.m.
NEW!
Barre Barre Fit Sculpt 11:45-12:45p.m. 10:30-11:30a.m. Zumba 12:15-1 p.m.
Strong Hearts 12-1 p.m. Gentle Fit for Seniors 1-2p.m. PWR! Moves 1:15-2:15p.m. Can Active 2:30-3:30p.m
Functional 20/20/20 Conditioning 5:105:306:10p.m. NEW! 6:30p.m. NEW! Spin 6-7p.m. Dryland 6:457:45p.m.
Zumba 6:20-7:20 p.m.
Stretch and Restore Yoga 8-9p.m.
Stretch ‘n’ Roll – NEW! Revive! 7:30-8:30p.m.
ARENA SCHEDULE THU 10
W/OT Drop-In Hockey
FRI 11
Drop-In Hockey
SAT 12
SUN 13
8:15-9:45a.m.
8:15-9:45a.m. Drop-in Hockey 10-11:30a.m.
Public Skate 12-3p.m.
Public Skate 12-3p.m.
Public Skate 12-2p.m.
Public Skate 6:30-8p.m.
Public Skate 6:30-8p.m.
Public Skate 12-3p.m.
MON 14
55+ Drop-In Hockey
TUE 15
Drop-In Hockey
WED 16
Drop-In Hockey
8:15-9:45a.m.
10-11:30a.m.
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Family Stick & Puck 10:30-11:30p.m.
Public Skate 12-3p.m.
Public Skate 12-3p.m.
Public Skate 12-3p.m.
Public Skate 6:30-8p.m.
POOL SCHEDULE THU 10
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SAT 12
SUN 13
MON 14
TUE 15
WED 16
LEISURE POOL 9a.m. - 9p.m. LAP POOL, HOT TUB, SAUNA, STEAM ROOM 6a.m. - 10p.m.
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The Turkey to Turkey Challenge starts October 14 at Meadow Park Sports Centre. Join us each week for a new fitness challenge designed by one of our fitness trainers & collect points to win prizes. Visit the weight room to find out more info and to register for free.
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For the love of mushrooms CHEF BRUCE WORDEN HOSTING GOURMET MUSHROOM TASTING AS PART OF FUNGUS AMONG US FESTIVAL
BY BRANDON BARRETT LOBSTER, SHAGGY MANES, pine, hedgehog, honey, rainbow chanterelles. The above isn’t a list of adorable furbabies at the local pet store, but a selection of the many edible mushrooms found around the Whistler area. “I never really come home emptyhanded; I’ve always got something to eat,” said mushroom forager and chef Bruce Worden. Worden, the current Milestones GM, is hosting a gourmet tasting later this month as part of the annual Fungus Among Us festival, where he will show the sold-out crowd how to prepare a handful of dishes featuring wild mushrooms. “I usually do about five different dishes. Sometimes they’re mushroomspecific, other times they’re a medley [and I show] different ways to use them and what to do with them,” Worden explained, adding that the tasting also features a Q&A portion with a mycologist. In past years, Worden has flexed his culinary creativity with a number of unique dishes that put a playful spin on the edible fungi— but are also relatively simple to prepare at home—including fried oyster mushroom “calamari;” a “pulled chanterelle” sandwich, drizzled in a white barbecue sauce made from cooked-down white chanterelles; lion’s mane mushroom fritters; and even pine mushroom chocolate cupcakes. “They’re all just fun ways to present it. I try to keep it inclusive, so there are typically gluten-free and vegan options just so that everyone can have it,” Worden said. “I just like the idea of celebrating mushrooms because, all summer long, it’s free food more or less, but they’re also incredibly healthy, so we talk about some of the health benefits of mushrooms.” A vegetarian himself, Worden appreciates the diversity of flavour and texture that mushrooms can bring to the table. “For a lot of people, it’s a love or hate with mushrooms, sort of like cilantro. You have the people that enjoy the flavour of them in
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soup but will never eat them in pasta. You have all sorts of different people and palates,” he said. “I think they’re gaining more and more notoriety as a plausible option for a healthy meal, and more and more people are enjoying them now.”
meal—just don’t expect him to divulge his secret foraging spots. “[The mushrooms] come up once a year in the spot, and if you don’t get ‘em because you showed somebody else, the next thing is you’re racing and it’s not relaxing
“I think [mushrooms] are gaining more and more notoriety as a plausible option for a healthy meal, and more and more people are enjoying them now.” - BRUCE WORDEN
Coming from Ontario in 2013, Worden was thrilled to land in a part of the country where wild mushrooms are abundant. He believes that foraging for ingredients gives the cook a better appreciation of the final
anymore,” he said. “It’s always fun to find them, but it’s definitely a little bit more [disheartening] to go to a spot you know and see that somebody else found your spot.” For the amateur cook who won’t be able
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to attend the Oct. 19 tasting at Myrtle Philip Community School, Worden had some tips on preparing mushrooms at home. First, cook on high heat to ensure moisture is concentrated to the centre of the mushroom—it also helps remove any potential bacteria. Second, don’t wet-wash your mushrooms, as they will absorb the water and dilute the flavour. Finally, keep things simple. “A little bit of salt, pepper and garlic until you really know and understand what the flavour and texture of the mushroom is, then you can start building flavours on that,” Worden advised. “You’re definitely looking to use it as a vehicle for flavour. I treat mushrooms very similar to chicken when I cook for mass amounts of people.” Fungus Among Us, produced by the Whistler Naturalists, is slated for Oct. 18 and 19 at Myrtle Philip and features a number of informative talks, foraging walks, and more. Learn more and get your tickets at www.whistlernaturalists.ca. n
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A Whistler Vacation brings decade-long ambition to life NEW THEATRE PRODUCTION DEBUTS AS PART OF THE WHISTLER WRITERS FESTIVAL ON THURSDAY, OCT. 17
BY ALYSSA NOEL SOMEWHERE FLOATING around the resort are 60 pages and 12 songs that belong to the unfinished theatre production Whistler, The Musical. If you really wanted to find it, you could probably plumb the depths of Ira Pettle’s hard drive from nine years ago. “When I first got to Whistler, when I was a fly on the wall, I didn’t know anybody, I was shocked to find there was no resort show. No afterdinner theatre attraction,” Pettle says. “I made this commitment to be the one to do it. I’m going to write the Whistler show.” So, he set out to achieve that goal in musical form. But, along the way, he became one of Whistler’s best-known children’s arts educators and entertainers and the project was shuffled to the backburner. Fast-forward nearly a decade, and he’s finally ready to make good on that promise with the premiere of A Whistler Vacation, set to debut on Thursday, Oct. 17 as part of
PLAY TIME Brandon Barrett (left) and Ira Pettle
co-wrote A Whistler Vacation, set to debut on Oct. 17. PHOTO BY CLAIRE ASPINALL
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the Whistler Writers Festival. Pettle paired up with friend, actor, and playwright Brandon Barrett (who is also a journalist and features editor at Pique), back in January to start working on the two-act play. “We were looking at 2019 with the commitment of stepping up Whistler’s performing arts,” Pettle says. “We looked at the year and wanted to focus on quality, not quantity, so we mapped out what we wanted to do. We decided we were going to write this play and in the second half of the year, we were going to produce it for the first time.” The pair had worked with the Whistler Writers Festival in the past, producing a comedy writing and performance event called Comedy Quickies. When they pitched the festival the idea of the play this year, organizers jumped onboard. “That lit a fire under our butts,” Pettle says. “We started writing immediately.” While the production marked Pettle’s first foray into playwriting, Barrett had two plays and several sketches under his belt when they set to work. “I have a bit of experience doing some other projects that I’d say were closer to my heart, but this has … turned into something that I hold near and dear,” Barrett adds. “I told Ira at the beginning of
this, I’m not into kids’ shows. I didn’t have much interest in writing a family show, but now that we’ve finished it, I’m really proud of how it turned out.” In the end, A Whistler Vacation is more “family friendly” than it is a kids’ show. It also aims to appeal to both locals and tourists. The story focuses on a family with a teenage daughter named Cassie (played by Lyric Denbak-Yoshida), her younger brother Jack (Henry Kennea), and parents who are navigating some marital turmoil (Barrett playing the father, Toby, and Sara Marrocco as the mom, Tessa). They head to Whistler for a ski vacation and on their first day on the mountain, Cassie becomes frustrated with the attention her brother is getting and throws his teddy bear, Theo, off the chairlift. (Pettle dons a stifling teddy bear costume to take on that role.) “Their story begins and it’s all about finding the bear,” Pettle says. “The bear, meanwhile, wakes up having just been tossed into the woods and now he’s free. That begins his journey into becoming a real Whistler bear.” His character encounters a wellconnected local cougar (played by Tara Bowland) who becomes his “spirit guide into becoming a real bear.” Meanwhile, the Mayor of Whistler,
Curtis Trundleberry (Adam Snow) joins the search party for the lost toy with the underlying goal of endearing himself to voters. Rounding out the cast is Jeanette Bruce playing Trundleberry’s assistant, Myrtle Philip (a nod to the real-life Whistler pioneer). “We tap into Whistlery things,” Pettle says. “We call them local Easter eggs buried throughout the show. But we also wrote it like a Disney Pixar film in that kids will get it on a level and adults will hear it on a level as well. There’s plenty of adult humour in a family-friendly production.” After the festival show—which they expect to be packed with friends, family, and locals—they will perform the play again in December at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. “We want this show to stand on its own, but it will be an opportunity to see what works, what doesn’t and how we can tweak it,” Barrett says. “The Fairmont show is really the litmus test to see if this will be brought back in future years.” Catch A Whistler Vacation on Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. at the Maury Young Arts Centre. Tickets are $22 at whistlerwritersfest. ticketleap.com/reading-event-3-awhistler-vacation. n
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SNOW SHOW A scene in Alaska from TGR’s Winterland, screening in Whistler on Oct. 19. PHOTO BY NIC ALEGRE
Get stoked for winter SKI AND SNOWBOARD FILM PREMIERE SCENE IS UPON US WITH THREE NEW FLICKS SCREENING THIS MONTH
BY ALYSSA NOEL THE SNOWLINE is creeping down the mountains, dead-season dinner deals are in full swing, and the forecast is jam-packed with rain. That can only mean … well, one of several things (fall, sober October, cabin fever, to name just a few), but we’re focusing on the hype machine that is ski and snowboard film premiere season. This month, three new films are hitting the big screen at the Maury Young Arts Centre, and we’ve got the details to help you decide which will get you most stoked for the winter ahead. WHAT: Romance WHO: Level 1 Productions WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. TICKETS: $15 - $20 at showpass.com/romance/ If you’ve been following Level 1 Production’s annual freeski films for the last two decades, you’ll want to catch this one. Romance will officially be the company’s final film. Featuring a slew of athletes from Laurent De Martin to KC Deane and Wiley Miller, the film was shot in locations around the U.S., in Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Sarajevo, and here in Canada. “With 20 years in the rear view mirror it still stands true—new things never get old,” reads the film’s description. “Romance, the final chapter of annual films by Level 1, captures a modern-day Golden Age in skiing.” WHAT: Who Cares WHO: Ryan Kenny Productions WHEN: Friday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS: $10 - $15, showpass.com/who-cares/ Snowboarder Charles Reid reached out to local director/editor/photographer Ryan Kenny to make this one. Kenny said yes because “Charles Reid is one hard-working SOB, and had the best season of his life.” It’s packed with talent that, alongside Reid, includes Jamie Anderson, Darcy Sharpe, Ryan Paterson, and Dustin Craven. The group visits Revelstoke, Alaska and, of course, hits the hometown mountains in Whistler as well.
Turns out, the process was enough to give Kenny a bit of a panic attack. “Charles hired me without knowing me, and on our first day, I had an anxiety attack while sledding through avalanche alley and, after shaking, vomiting, and getting stuck multiple times, Charles continued to help me,” Kenny says in an email. “Because he was so supportive, we got through the season.” Emerging on the other side, Kenny advises viewers to keep an eye out for his favourite shot: Reid landing a BS double 1080 “on his second try in the Whistler segment.” WHAT: Winterland WHO: Teton Gravity Research WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. TICKETS: $10/$20 at showpass.com/ tetongravity-winterland/ TGR is billing their 2019 film as a real doozy. Winterland is the follow-up to 2018’s Far Out and it’s “the best action we’ve ever captured,” says Jon Klaczkiewicz, head of production at TGR, in a release. While at its roots it’s a “celebration of ski and snowboard culture,” the film features 23 of the biggest names in freeskiing and snowboarding. That includes Tim Durtschi, Nick McNutt, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Angel Collinson, and 13-year-old Kai Jones. “It’s important to the more experienced athletes to share our experiences with the younger athletes in the film, because you’re connecting with a whole new generation exposed to these places,” Durtschi, who’s appearing in his eighth TGR film, says in the release. “And it’s just fun to be in the mountains with these athletes—they inject new energy into the action and offer fresh perspectives, and hopefully that comes across in the film.” For this film, the crew travels to Norway, Alaska, Wyoming, Austria, and, of course, British Columbia too. While we’re focusing on October films for this story, mark your calendars for another TGR film called Roadless, screening at the Maury Young Arts Centre on Nov. 9. That snowboard film will see Jeremy Jones, Travis Rice, and Bryan Iguchi travel through remote terrain in the U.S. n
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Meth, clones and syphilis: Happy Thanksgivin’er SINCE IT’S THE TIME of year to publicly acknowledge all the things we are thankful for, let’s start off with a public service announcement: British Columbia’s
BY FEET BANKS syphilis infection rate is the highest it’s been in 30 years (919 new cases); Alberta announced their own 187-per-cent syphilis increase back in July. Add to that the US Centers for Disease Control’s recent announcement that gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia hit a 38-year record high last year and I think it’s safe to say, “Take a bow, Tinder, you’re killing it.” So play safe this winter, kids, and be especially wary of any fresh talent from Banff.
SEEING DOUBLE Get ready for two Will Smiths staring in Gemini Man.
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Technology, eh? It giveth, and it taketh away (and sometimes it giveth things that taketh away) but in Gemini Man, opening this week at the Whistler Village 8, filmmaker Ang Lee is using the latest tech to fully clone Will Smith, and the effects are pretty decent, even if the flick is not. The plot of Gemini Man sounds like it should have been made in the 1990s and starred Nic Cage (it would fit perfectly between Con Air and Face/Off). And indeed, the script has apparently been kicking around Hollywood for 20 years, with names like Harrison Ford, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and even Clint Eastwood attached to it over the years. Instead, we ended up with Will Smith in the lead role of an aging super-secret government assassin tricked into killing an innocent man so his own bosses have an excuse to hunt him down using their next best assassin—a 23-year-old Will Smith clone. As featured in this month’s Wired magazine, Smith’s “clone” is a fully computer generated “actor” created by the masters at Peter Jackson’s Weta Digital (Lord of the Rings). In theory, this 23-year-
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Gemini Man is worth checking out for the novelty, but smoke ‘em if you got ‘em. The other flick opening this week is Jexi; it’s like Her except the dude’s smartphone/artificial intelligence/Siri thing is malevolent, clingy, and wants to screw up the life of star Adam Devine. There were no pre-screeners, but I came out of the trailer wanting, very badly, to hit Devine in the face with a shovel, or maybe a rake (and not the grass/leaves rake we are using this time of the year. I mean a metal rake, the kind that sucks to step on). Is wanting to murder the protagonist the goal of this movie? If so, I relate to the phone. It’s directed by the dudes that made Bad Moms, so that isn’t helping either. Finally, don’t forget it’s Thanksgiving this weekend, a time to think about those things we can be grateful for whilst faceplanting into a fresh pumpkin pie. After that, its all about kicking back with the family and everyone’s favourite meth cooks—Jesse Pinkman and Walter White— in El Camino: a Breaking Bad spin-off film that launches Friday on Netflix. Happy Thanksgiving. Have fun, use condoms, don’t do meth! n
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Small Game Hunting at the Local Coward Gun Club tackles tough topics AUTHOR MEGAN GAIL COLES TO TAKE PART IN WHISTLER WRITERS FESTIVAL ON OCT. 19
BY ALLI VAIL SMALL GAME HUNTING at the Local Coward Gun Club packs an intersectional wallop. Not even 20 pages and two characters in, and author Megan Gail Coles has tackled racism, identity, poverty, sexism, the marginalization of Indigenous people, family, alcoholism and revenge. Set in Newfoundland on Valentine’s Day, the novel has a narrow stage: the action happens in a restaurant between prep and dinner. Iris, the hostess, is sleeping with John, who’s married, and also the chef and a narcissistic gaslighter. Olive watches from the sidelines, busy with her own troubles. Other characters slide in and out. Cole snaps between characters with little warning. During the day, resentment, hurt, frustration and anger boil over as a snowstorm traps employees and customers inside the restaurant. Small Game Hunting is on point with today’s social and cultural movements. I can’t fit all the subtle ways Coles exposes bias and assumptions into this review. Make no mistake: Coles is sharp. Biting. Her characters are ruthlessly introspective, but equally brutal in their observations of the world. Take the privileged, corrupt mayor. His internal monologue is appalling, but reflective of online comments on news articles that delve into millennial issues and changing societal norms. “Sheer lunacy: the things young people believe,” the mayor muses. “They want food trucks and parades and music and art. Fish tacos and foreign films and bikes and espresso. Right there, on the road, where the cars go, all summer long. People-
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friendly. Stroller-accessible. Green space. In the downtown corridor. Preposterous.” What the mayor thinks about young women working is worse. The women characters, primarily Olive and Iris, are more complex and sympathetic. They have something to complain about. Coles explores the fraught relationships women can have with themselves. Readers see this best with Olive. “The victimblaming Olive perpetrated against Olive was far worse than any external victimblaming. This was a never-ceasing internal narrative that confirmed repeatedly that Olive was disgusting.” Coles side eyes the #NotAllMen argument. (It’s is a complicated but Google-able topic). In a brutal scene involving Olive and gang rape, Cole gets in front of the #NotAllMen perspective as if she knows it’s coming. “There are beautiful courageous Newfoundland men cooking Sunday dinner while their wives read books on the couch,” she writes. “Or just fix stuff. See that it is broken and just fix it. No one is suggesting that these men don’t exist. But that’s not who was in that hotel room with Olive.” Small Game Hunting is brutal, poetic and political. It’s uncomfortable for people who can’t handle truths outside their own experiences. Megan Gail Coles is a Scotia Giller Prize finalist and will be at the 2019 Whistler Writers Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 4:45 p.m., speaking on the Domestic Thriller Panel with moderator, Marsha Lederman. Find your tickets at whistlerwritersfest. com. Alli Vail is a writer living in Vancouver and a graduate of Simon Fraser University’s Writer’s Studio Online program. n
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RECENTLY WHISTLER Blackcomb announced the first snowfall of the season on the mountains and it has many thinking about what the winter will look like this season. Snow is always a major topic of conversation, as we can see by looking back on previous years. In 1972, Garibaldi’s Whistler News noted that the snowfall in the valley was a record high at 943 centimetres, and according to their Fall 1972 issue “there was snow covering the mountain tops mid-September and it looks like another year for early skiing.” The average snowfall in the years leading up to 1972 was recorded as 12.8 metres. This wasn’t the case for every year, however. In 1976, the winter ski season was off to a sluggish start. A lot of rainfall and sunny weather in November caused the snow on the mountain to melt, thereby pushing the opening of the mountain back. The Whistler Question reported in December that employees were let go or not hired due to the lack of snow, leaving about 25 fewer people working for the mountain. This also affected the number of tourists that came in to town and had an impact on the economy. Whistler Mountain was able to open for the Christmas holidays, but all skiers had to download using the gondola. In February 1977, the first snow gun was obtained for Whistler Mountain to help combat the lack of snow. The next winter, 1977-78, was “marked with the return of good snowfalls and a good season for the ski school,” as reported by the Whistler Question.
Winter came early again in 1981 as Blackcomb Mountain announced it would be opening a week earlier than planned, while Whistler Mountain remained closed until the scheduled opening on Nov. 26. El Nino was blamed for the warmest winter on record in 1992 by then Blackcomb president Hugh Smythe, as reported in the Blackcomb Mountain Staff News. There was a feeling of déjà-vu in 199596 as rain affected the beginning of ski season and workers were laid off. American Thanksgiving usually marked the beginning of skiing but that year Whistler Mountain’s alpine didn’t have a sufficient base of snow, while Blackcomb was pumping water out of its snow guns and hoping the freezing level would drop enough to make snow. Blackcomb Mountain opened on the U.S. Thanksgiving weekend, but with only a limited number of lifts and trails. Once again, a slow opening was followed the next year by great snowfalls. Meteorologist Marilyn Manso in December 1996 said, “by mid-December we’ve had more snow on the ground than at any time since records were kept.” There was 74 cm of snow on the ground in the valley at this time in December, compared with the previous year of 34 cm. The first week in December 2001 brought about 1.2 metres of snow on the mountains, which allowed for half of Whistler Blackcomb terrain to be open. This was more than any other ski resort in North America at that time, and allowed for the snow guns to be moved lower on the mountain and provide ski-out access. Last winter also got off to a slow start, so let’s hope that this season brings great snowfalls. n
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1 PINK PARTY Zumba enthusiasts donned their favourite pink workout gear for the Party in Pink, a Zumba-sanctioned fundraising event held at Meadow Park Sports Centre on Saturday, Oct. 5 that aimed to raise funds for the Zumba Global Research Grant for Breast Cancer Prevention. PHOTO BY CLARE OGILVIE. 2 FIRE OPS Whistler Councillor Cathy Jewett attends the Fire Ops 101 presentation by the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Association during the recent Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) conference. The presentation highlights the important and dangerous work firefighters experience daily. PHOTO SUBMITTED. 3 SLIDING STAFF Three Whistler Sliding Centre staff—Arnita Ancena (front), Darren Cromb (middle) and Emalee Vandermale (back)—got to work making ice last week. Here, the trio is pictured adding water to the track surface, which in the ice-making process then gets cooled down by the WSC’s refrigeration plant until frozen. The ice is then hand-shaped and groomed by the track crew, all the way along the 1,450 metre-long track. PHOTO SUBMITTED. 4 BREATHE EASY Squamish Hospital Foundation board member Jill Dunnigan and Sophie Moore, fundraising administrative and communications coordinator for Squamish Hospital Foundation, accept a cheque for over $50,000 towards a Hamilton T-1 Transport Ventilator from Bob Underhill of TB Vets Charitable Foundation. According to TB Vets, one ventilator saves approximately fives lives a day in a busy emergency room and lasts for about 10 years—meaning this gift will greatly impact the residents of the Sea to Sky corridor. PHOTO SUBMITTED. 5 SUNSET SKIES When the fall clouds occasionally clear, Whistler’s skies, pictured over Nita Lake, show off. PHOTO BY MEGAN LALONDE. 6 SLIDING SEASON Whistler’s Reid Watts, shown here about to depart on this winter’s first training run, had the honour of opening the Whistler Sliding Centre’s 2019-20 sliding season on Tuesday, Oct. 8 as the first athlete on track. Watts is back home training throughout the week with his Canadian National Luge teammates, as well as Canada’s National Skeleton Team athletes. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WHISTLER SLIDING CENTRE.
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The Courageous Mountain Rangers cap off busiest season yet LONG-TIME LOCAL BLUEGRASS BAND HEADLINES THANKSGIVING PARTY AT THE POINT ARTIST-RUN CENTRE ON FRIDAY, OCT. 11
BY ALYSSA NOEL BRETT FLORIO has a rule for jamming. You better show up with one of two things—musical chops or bearing gifts. That’s how, two years ago, he found himself with a 1.5-litre jug of rye slung over his shoulder, standing on a porch in Poole Creek, just outside of Pemberton, in front of the three long-time members of the bluegrass band The Courageous Mountain Rangers. “You have the water in the background, the wrap-around porch and these guys ripped into a song, played it flawlessly— three-part harmonies perfectly—and I was sitting there,” Florio recalls. “They finished and started laughing and go, ‘Oh we haven’t played that in probably nine years, eh?’” That’s when he turned up with the hooch (somewhat ironically, considering guitarist and banjo player Jeff Heintzman calls him “the most moderate, temperate person I’ve ever met—besides my mother”). The band had been playing their brand of bluegrass in Pemberton and Whistler for nearly two decades by the time Florio and his family decided to halt their round-the-continent RV lifestyle and settle in the corridor. In each spot the family stopped, Florio
RANGER DANGER The Courageous Mountain
Rangers play The Point Artist-Run Centre on Friday, Oct. 11. PHOTO BY ROBIN FERRIER
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would seek out a bluegrass band to jam with—making no exception in the resort. “Bluegrass is sort of unique,” he says. “There aren’t that many genres where you can hook up with people and just play.” This area was even more unique in that there was really only one band playing that style of music—and, it turned out, they weren’t entirely sold on adding a new member at first. “After that first jam, I talked to Mike
ever learned,” he adds. “No one needs a guitarist,” he explains. “The nice thing about dobro is no one knows how to play, so no one knows if I’m good or bad at it.” Heintzman is a little more effusive. “He’s totally a music guy,” he says, adding after three jams the band knew they’d keep him. “He’s continually blowing our mind with the stuff he’d pull off on the dobro.” The last two summers as a quartet have
“You’re going to hear a banjo, mandolin, mandola. You’re going to hear guitar, a baritone guitar, a stand-up bass and a dobro.” - JEFF HEINTZMAN
[Grenzer, mandolin/guitar] and I said, ‘I don’t know about this guy.’ We’ve got all this material—like 3,000 songs—and he’s going to have to learn it all,” Heintzman says. He’s exaggerating, but the band knows an astounding 500 tracks, which run the gamut from The Beatles to Hank Williams, to bluegrass standards to their own original tracks, which they all write. But Florio had a trick up his sleeve. While he had been playing guitar since the age of five, about a year earlier he decided to learn dobro—which is an acoustic guitar that has a metal resonator built into it to serve as an amplifier. It’s also “the hardest instrument I’ve
been some of the busiest ever for the band. None of them have aspirations of making a full-time go of things; they’d rather pick and choose the gigs they find fun. The uptick in work is partially due to Florio adding the band to all social media platforms—as well as recording every show—and partially because Grenzer reached out to new venues. “Mike took the bull by the horns and we went and talked to people and got us some incredibly low-paying gigs,” Heintzman deadpans. (Both warn that, along with help from Larry Cosulich on bass, audiences can expect a lot of “bad” jokes at their gigs.
Watch a few clips and you’ll see that the dry humour runs nearly non-stop. One beer too many and you might just miss it.) There were several afternoons at the Pemberton Farmers’ Market, a memorable show at the Slow Food Cycle, and, recently, a gig at the Hear and Now Festival. Next up—perhaps the last gig of the year before Heintzman makes his annual winter migration to Mexico—is a show at The Point Artist-Run Centre to headline the All Roots & Original Orphans’ Thanksgiving on Friday, Oct. 11. Vancouver singer-songwriter Saphira Elektra and a Thanksgiving feast will serve as the openers. “You’re going to hear lots of instruments,” Heintzman says. “You’re going to hear a banjo, mandolin, mandola. You’re going to hear guitar, a baritone guitar, a stand-up bass and a dobro.” On top of that, “you’re going to hear four lead singers, a lot of harmony and some stupid-ass jokes.” Tickets for the show are $33 with dinner or $15 for the show only. Children 12 and under are $20/$10 and kids under three are free. Get them at Armchair Books or thepointartists.com. For more on The Courageous Mountain Rangers, visit cmrangers. com, or find them on Facebook (facebook. com/courageousmountainrangers), YouTube (youtube.com/channel/ UCHTPcRXTXuUpp8gblzwjl3Q), or Instagram (instagram.com / courageousmountainrangers). n
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WEEK ONE WINNER Conor Fitzpatrick won the first week of the Whistler Music Search and will advance on to the finals on Oct. 24.
PHOTO BY ALIVIA NADEAU
Local musicians compete in Whistler Music Search LONG-RUNNING EVENT TAKES OVER THE CRYSTAL EVERY THURSDAY UNTIL OCT. 24 FINALS
BY ALYSSA NOEL WHEN MEAGHAN Mullaly first stepped on stage at the Crystal Lounge for the Whistler Music Search nearly a decade ago, it wasn’t necessarily to win. Back in 2008, she had only been in Whistler for the summer season and was desperately seeking accommodations for the winter ahead. “This was my first time dealing with the housing crisis,” she recalls. “I entered hoping to find a place to live. I figured there’d be a lot of people there and it was a good opportunity to reach a lot of people at once.” In the end, “I didn’t win—but I ended up finding a place.” Fast forward to 2019, and Mullaly, better known as Lozen, one of Whistler’s top hiphop acts, is hosting that same contest she hoped would put a roof over her head. The well-established local music competition takes place the first four Thursdays in October with finalists selected each week to compete in the finals on Oct. 24. First place is $1,000 and a Whistler Blackcomb ski pass. The second-place prize is an acoustic electric guitar and gigs at the Crystal Lounge. But the contest offers more than just prizes, Lozen says. “I let the artists know you shouldn’t think about winning or losing,” she adds. “You’re playing your music, you’re making your contacts there as well. I look at it as a scouting opportunity.” While she served as a judge two years ago, this time around Lozen is happy to leave the tough choices to this year’s panel, which includes local musician JennaMae,
Pique reporter Joel Barde, and Amelia Browne, programming events coordinator at Arts Whistler. “It’s kind of nice, to be honest. Everyone has different tastes. Music is very subjective,” she says. “I will say in the year I was a judge, it wasn’t unanimous.” The first night of the contest took place on Thursday, Oct. 3 with singer-songwriter Conor Fitzpatrick winning week one. “I’ve seen him play a couple of times, but that was the best I had seen him play,” Lozen says. “He did one medley that was eight minutes—I didn’t even realize it was a medley. I was like, ‘Is this Carly Rae Jepsen? I don’t really like her, but I can get down with this!’” she says. The first week was all solo acoustic singer-songwriters, but the following weeks will see more variety on stage, she says. “We want to have a balance of artists— some acoustic solo stuff, a couple of bands, duos, trios, live loopers. There’s a balance of different types of artists up there,” she says. And, of course, the drama of a competition makes the evening fun for crowds too. While only one musician or band is chosen each week to go on to the finals, another who didn’t make the cut will be chosen from all three weeks to compete in the finals as a wildcard. “Anything can happen,” Lozen says. Either way, from her experience, the music search is a good way to grow as an artist. “It’s good to do stuff that makes you feel uncomfortable,” she says. “If I waited until I was ready to go up there, I’d still be waiting. For me, it’s about stepping out of your comfort zone.” Catch the Whistler Music Search on Oct. 10, 17 and 24 at 9 p.m. On Oct. 24, the finals, there will be a $5 cover charge. n
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YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL EVENTS & NIGHTLIFE For a complete guide to events in Whistler, visit piquenewsmagazine.com/events
PARENT INFANT DROP-IN
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ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
WALK AND TALK SERIES, PERMANENT COLLECTION
Docents will provide visitors with an introduction to the Audain Art Museum and its permanent collection. Visitors will be encouraged to explore the galleries afterwards. These drop-in tours are free with the purchase of admission or museum membership. 604-962-0413. > 1 pm > Audain Art Museum
JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Following demand at the Whistler Multicultural Festival in June, the Whistler Welcome Centre is pleased to offer another free calligraphy workshop. Email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca to sign up. All materials will be provided. > 6-7:30 pm > Whistler Public Library
COMMUNITY
BNI MOUNTAIN HIGH
BNI provides a positive and structured environment for development and exchange of quality business referrals. It does so by helping you build personal relationships with dozens of other qualified business professionals. Register by emailing melissa@ betterbrainhealth.info. $20. > 6:45-8:30 am > Whistler Chamber Boardroom
An opportunity to develop a supportive social network with other parents of young babies. Speakers and a public health nurse are often in attendance. Free. > 11 am-12:30 pm > Whistler Public Library
Drop in for weekly yoga classes led by an all-female team of Certified 200 Hour Yoga Instructors. Includes mat use and childminding. All women, all ability levels welcome. This program is made possible by yoga instructors and childminders donating their time. Contact us to join the team. Free. 604-962-8711. > 9-10 am > Whistler Women’s Centre
ACTIVATE AND CONNECT FOR SENIORS 50+
Connect with friends, new and old, through weekly activities. Meet at Whistler Community Services Society. In partnership with Mature Action Community. > 9:30-11 am > Whistler Community Services
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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
ROTARY CLUB OF WHISTLER MILLENNIUM
THROWBACK THURSDAYS WITH MR. TWITCH
DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB
THURSDAY LOCALS’ NIGHT
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
The club meets every week and visitors are welcome. For a partner, please call Gill at 604-932-5791. > 1-5 pm > Whistler Racquet Club
WHISTLER YOUTH BAND
Let the trumpets sing! The Whistler Youth Band is a beginner band for youth ages 10 and up. Grab an instrument and make music with friends. > 6-7:30 pm > Myrtle Philip Community School
MUSIC
MARC CHARRON
One man band on the run, songwriter, world traveller, original van lifer. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge
COCKTAIL DANCE PARTY WOMEN’S KARMA YOGA
THROWBACK THURSDAYS
Start your weekend early with a handcrafted cocktail. Then hit the dancefloor or rock our legendary dancing cage with help from DJ Peacefrog. > 7 pm > Buffalo Bills
KARAOKE WITH JACK-QUI NO
Put it on the rocks and call it a show! Hosted by Jack-Qui No. > 8 pm > The Living Room @ the Pangea Pod Hotel
LIVE MUSIC AT BRICKWORKS Live music every Tuesday and Thursday. > 8 pm > Brickworks Public House
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
Come join our legendary locals’ night every Thursday, kicking off the night with a game of skate at 9 pm followed by DJ Praiz and friends throwing down some dope tracks. Prizes to be given away each week 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
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. Free. 604-932-6408. > 9 pm-midnight > Black’s Pub & Restaurant
WHISTLER’S MUSIC SEARCH WEEK 2
Four Whistler artists compete for the chance to be put through to the final to win $1,000 and a Whistler Blackcomb season pass. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge
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
SEA TO SKY
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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WALK AND TALK SERIES, PERMANENT COLLECTION > 1 pm > Audain Art Museum
WALK AND TALK SERIES, SPECIAL EXHIBITION
Docents will provide visitors with an introduction to the Audain Art Museum and its special exhibition. Visitors will be encouraged to explore the galleries afterwards. These drop-in tours are free with the purchase of admission or museum membership. > 5:30 pm > Audain Art Museum
COMMUNITY
WELCOME CENTRE MULTICULTURAL MEET UP
Come and say, “hi” if you are new to Canada and Whistler! Everyone and every age is welcome. Casual meet up, workshops, information about living in Canada. Check calendar at www.welcomewhistler.com for full details. Contact info@welcomewhistler.com or 604-698-5960. > 9:30 am-noon > Whistler Public Library
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME
Books, songs, and rhymes for preschool children, accompanied by a caregiver. > 10:30-11 am > Whistler Public Library
PIQUECAL TOURISM WHISTLER / MIKE CRANE
reservations, visit tommyswhistler.com. Let us know if you are celebrating for a gift from us to you! > 9 pm > Tommys Whistler
ONGOING & DAILY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
CRYSTAL AFTERBURN
For the second year running, Crystal transforms into a neon paradise! Relive your festival summer one last time with the Back to the Wild crew take over the bar with live DJ’s. Festival attire is a must. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge
RUCKUS DELUXE
Ruckus Deluxe features former Cirque Du Soleil lead singer Chad Oliver and Grammy-nominated violinist Ian Cameron on mandolin, fiddle, and electric guitar. > 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS WHISTLER BLACKCOMB TURKEY SALE OCT 11-14 BLACKCOMB LODGE
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
WHO CARES - AFTERPARTY JUMMAH SALAH (FRIDAY PRAYER)
There will be a weekly “Jummah Salah” (Friday Prayer) held at the Maury Young Arts Centre Multi-Purpose Hall. It is open to all and everyone is welcome. There is no cost for this event. Organized by the BC Muslim Association. > 1:30 pm > Maury Young Arts Centre
WHISTLER YOUTH CENTRE DROP-IN
For ages 13 to 18. We offer ping pong, a skateboard mini-ramp (skateboards and helmets to borrow), free Wi-Fi, Xbox One, PS3 & PS4, guitars, board games, a projector and widescreen TVs. Free. 604-935-8187. > 3:30-11 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre
ALL ORIGINAL ORPHANS’ THANKSGIVING
This year’s annual live music celebration and Thanksgiving feast features Vancouver singersongwriter Saphira Electra and Sea-to-Sky bluegrass band Courageous Mountain Rangers. Enjoy two excellent musical acts, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with veggie option, and then dance the night away! Tickets at Armchair Books or thepointartists.com. Advanced tickets $33 with dinner. $15 show only. > 6 pm > The Point
MUSIC
LITTLE EARTHQUAKES
Friday night weekend kickoff party staring Helen Hamilton and Charlie Stenner from the Little Earthquakes. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE 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
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
UK DAVE @ ALPINE CAFE
The smooth sounding UK Dave, bringing you that classic rock, pop, jazz and blues... a sweet treat your ears! Free. > 7-9 pm > Alpine Cafe
Live music by Whistler favourites, Red Chair. > 9:30 pm > Tapley’s Pub
FRIDAY NIGHT ALL LOVE NO CLUB Shake off your work week by grooving to deep cuts featuring classics and future gems ... you can’t help but move to the beats! No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg
SPORTS
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
Kick off your weekend at Garf’s. Get on the guest list and join the party: info@garfinkels.ca. > 7:30 pm > Garfinkel’s
FIRE IT UP FRIDAY
Come down to Tommy’s Whistler and set the bar high for the weekend. DJ Dre Morel spinning pop, rock and hip hop beats all night long. For guest list and VIP
Learn more about Whistler’s culture and history. Now open by donation. > Daily 11am-5pm, Thu until 9pm > Whistler Museum
THE CULTURAL CONNECTOR: A JOURNEY OF ADVENTURE AND DISCOVERY
Grab a Cultural Connector guide and explore Whistler’s world of culture. As you follow the Cultural Connector route, you’ll discover the stories that enrich Whistler’s culture, the venues that celebrate it and the milestones that we’ve achieved along the way. The pathway will lead you through beautiful surroundings and six cultural institutions: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, Whistler Museum, Whistler Public Library, Maury Young Arts Centre, Lost Lake PassivHaus, and Audain Art Museum. Free. > Ongoing > Maury Young Arts Centre
COMMUNITY
GAMES CAFE
Come in and enjoy a massive selection of popular games. Sunday to Thursday. > 4-8 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar
SEA TO SKY
THE GRAND MAJESTIC PUMPKIN PATCH OF PEMBERTON
U-Pick Pumpkins! Explore the magic of the Grand Majestic Pumpkin Patch of Pemberton and select your perfect pumpkin to carve this year. Park at The Beer Farmers and walk across with friends to Laughing Crow Organics to cross this fun farm experience off your annual Sea-to-Sky bucket list. $2-12 per pumpkin. 604-906-1305. > Laughing Crow Organics x The Beer Farmers (Pemberton)
SEA TO SKY
PEMBERTON FARMERS’ MARKET
CHAMPAGNE FRIDAY
SEAN MICHAEL
Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kurt Cobain and Bob Marley play major rolls in Sean’s guitar style and vocal melody. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge
Afterparty of Who Cares, world premiere at Garf’s until 2 am. Tickets get you comp entry to the afterparty at Garfinkel’s until 11 pm (subject to capacity). > 9:30 pm > Garfinkel’s
WHISTLER MUSEUM
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
Pemberton Farmers’ Market brings together Pembertonarea 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 (Pemberton)
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MULTI-DAY EVENT
WHISTLER BLACKCOMB TURKEY SALE
OCT. 11-14
Exclusive access to locals and pass holders for one day only. From day 2 and for the rest of the weekend, the sale is open to anyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to save hundreds of dollars on last season’s winter gear. The deals continue through the village with many local retailers, accommodation and restaurants sharing in the spirit with additional discounts. > Blackcomb Lodge
RUCKUS DELUXE Eagerly anticipating our new snow season? Got your skis waxed and snow tires on the car? Tune up your body and mind as well!
FLU SHOT & WELLNESS EXPO Friday, November 1 9 - 11:30 a.m. 8000 Nesters Road, Whistler
New to Whistler? Retired and living in Whistler? Work with the public? Have young children? Drop in, no appointment necessary. Connect with local health and wellness sponsors promoting services and providing information to equip yourself for a healthy winter season. Join us for a cup of coffee or tea and desserts... catch up with friends or meet some new ones.
Call 604-932-0113 or visit myWCSS.org/FluClinic
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ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
WALK AND TALK SERIES, PERMANENT COLLECTION > 1 pm > Audain Art Museum
WALK AND TALK SERIES, SPECIAL EXHIBITION > 3 pm > Audain Art Museum
RETURN TO SEND’ER BY MATCHSTICK PRODUCTIONS
Come hang with Whistler legends Logan Pehota and Mark Abma as they blow minds in the most hyped ski film this season. This crew of rippers is shot on location in the Whistler backcountry and also starts Sam Kuch and Karl Fostvedt. Come down and get sent. 970-349-0860. > 7-9 pm > Whistler Conference Centre
COMMUNITY
SINGING WITH THE BABIES
LEGENDS OF WHISTLER TELL THE STORY
Moderated by Mayor Jack Crompton
Join us for two nights and one morning of special guests sharing their own stories and knowledge of Whistler's history, including the development of our mountains and the creation of Whistler Village. Thursday, October 24 7 - 9 PM
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
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
BROTHER TWANG
Come ramp up your Saturday night festivities with the boys from Brother Twang. > 9 pm-midnight > FireRock Lounge
EVAN KINSELLA
With a high-energy performance, heartfelt songwriting, and a dynamic collective of musicians behind him Ev Kinsella is capturing audiences everywhere he goes. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge
LIVE @ BLACK’S
Every Friday and Saturday, party with local and touring musicians at Black’s Pub. > 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant
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 Drew Meredith
Eldon Beck
Gary Watson
Jim Moodie
Mountain Stories
Friday, October 25 7 - 9 PM at the Whistler Library
SEAN MICHAEL
> 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge
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
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Mike Douglas
Peter Alder
Julia Murray
Hugh Smythe
Community Tales
Saturday, October 26 10 AM - 1 PM at the Whistler Museum
Isobel MacLaurin
Paul Fournier
Joan Richoz
Stephen Vogler
This three part speaker series is presented by the Resort Muncipality of Whistler, the Whistler Museum, and the Whistler Public Library. Free admission to all events. Stories will begin 30 minutes after doors open.
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FAMILY TOGETHER TIME
WEEKEND GETAWAYS
MUSIC
at the Whistler Library
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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
> 6-10 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre
Creating a Village
> 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Featuring Susan Holden. Susan will be playing her newest originals and cover songs you know and love. Folk, country, rock and blues. Expect some special guests. “Let’s folk around.” > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar
MONTY BIGGINS
A lively and fun Friday night performance by the one and only Monty Biggins! Free. > 7-9 pm > Alpine Cafe
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
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ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
A proper four-piece rock band playing all your radio favourites and originals. > 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
WALK AND TALK SERIES, PERMANENT COLLECTION
SUNDAY SESSIONS
WALK AND TALK SERIES, SPECIAL EXHIBITION
SUNDAY NIGHT THEORY
> 1 pm > Audain Art Museum
> 3 pm > Audain Art Museum
COMMUNITY
The best locals’ party in Whistler. > 9 pm > Tapley’s Pub
tyMetal’s diversified taste translates to deep cuts featuring classics and future gems, guaranteed to tweak your brain stem! No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg
SEA TO SKY
WHISTLER FARMERS’ MARKET
The market hosts an average of 90 vendors showcasing fresh fruit, produce, artisan crafts and food products. > 11 am-4 pm > Upper Village Market
MUSIC
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 SESSION
Featuring Australian singer/songwriter Gypsy Rongokea. If you haven’t had a chance to check out this Whistler songbird, you’re missing out. Her killer vocals paired with her guitar are unforgettable and draw crowds. > 4:30-7:30 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar
EVAN KENNEDY
HAPPY THANKS GIVING!
Evan creates a unique live performance mixing in lesser-known album songs with the songs of today. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge
Turkey Dinner Sunday
$24.95
Dust off your gaper day getup, from backwards helmets to gorby gaps, ‘cos the best Jerry outfit gets a free bottle of Prosecco! > 7-10 pm > The Living Room @ the Pangea Pod Hotel
SOULFUL SUNDAYS
Soul Club Whistler spinning that funky soul soundtrack. > 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant
Moe Joe’s is transformed into a psychedelic, UV-infused rave cathedral, as Fidel Cashflow, Zapps and La Dooda cook up an aural feast of house and electro beats. Arrive early to beat the line. > 9 pm > Moe Joe’s
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MUSIC & WORDS
This drop-in program is for kids two to four years and it focuses on early literacy through music, rhyme, stories and movement. Free. > 10 am > Whistler Public Library
JERRY’S DISCO
THE SUNDAY GLOW PARTY
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THANKSGIVING SUNDAY WITH DJ DARRAGH
Darragh will be kicking it off. There will be nothing Nutrl about these jams. > 9 pm-2 am > Tommys Whistler
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
WORKBC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DROP IN
Get your resume reviewed, learn about the local labour market, job search tips, and more. All services are free. For details, call 1-877-932-1611 or go to WhistlerESC.com. > 3-6 pm > Whistler Public Library
FOOD + DRINK
THANKSGIVIN’ER - ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET FEATURING SPCY GRLS
Why cook dinner at home when you could eat all you want for $20? Bring your housemates and appetites to Buffalo Bills where the team has partnered with SPCY GRLS to bring you an amazing Thanksgiving feast. Wear your football jerseys, as we will be playing the NFL games all day. $20. > 4-9 pm > Buffalo Bills
SPORTS
WHISTLER TRI CLUB SWIM SQUAD
> 6-7:15 am > Meadow Park Sports Centre
MUSIC
EVAN KENNEDY > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge
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PIQUECAL NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with the Local Government Act and the Community Charter that the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (“SLRD”) is proposing the adoption of Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Pemberton and District Arts, Culture and Recreation Service Establishing Bylaw No. 1643-2019 (“Bylaw No. 1643”) and Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Pemberton and District Economic Development Service Establishing Bylaw No. 1644-2019 (“Bylaw No. 1644”), together the “Bylaws”. The Bylaws intend to establish two new services, which service areas consist of the Village of Pemberton and all of Electoral Area C except the Wedgewoods neighbourhood (the “Service Area”), identified in the map below:
IT’S YOUR TIME TO SHINE OPEN MIC & PATIO JAM
Open Mic night at Cranked Espresso Bar with host JennaMae. 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
COMMUNITY
IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography from an iPhone can be high quality and just as admirable as conventional photography. Rory Tucker, a professional photographer with a big Instagram habit, will share tips and techniques to improve your mobile photography, including how to shoot, edit, and share. This class requires an iPhone 5 or newer. Call 604-935-8435 or email publicservices@ whistlerlibrary.ca to claim a spot. > 6-8 pm > Whistler Public Library
MUSIC
MARC CHARRON 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
One man band on the run, songwriter, world traveller, original van lifer. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge
BINGO 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
Bylaw No. 1643 authorizes the SLRD to requisition up to $75,000 for local arts, culture and recreation purposes within the Service Area and allows for service delivery contracts with external parties. The cost of the service is to be borne by taxable properties within the Service Area at tax requisition rates estimated as follows: (*The electoral area rates below are higher due to a mandatory 5.25% provincial fee which is added to properties within electoral areas.) Participant
Rate per $1,000
Max. Annual Tax Requisition for a $100,000 Property
Max. Annual Tax Requisition for a $500,000 Property
Village of Pemberton
$0.0475
$4.75
$23.75
All of Electoral Area C except WedgeWoods neighbourhood *
$0.0500
$5.00
$25.00
BLACK ‘N’ BLUES
Blues night with Sean Rose. > 8 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant
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
LIVE MUSIC AT BRICKWORKS > 8 pm > Brickworks Public House
ALLSORTS
SEA TO SKY
ACOUSTIC COFFEE HOUSE
The Acoustic Coffee House is back! Come join in with this afternoon of music. > 4-6 pm > Grimms Deli (Pemberton)
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
TOMMY TUESDAYS
Bylaw No. 1644 authorizes the SLRD to requisition up to $50,000 for economic development purposes within the Service Area and allows for service delivery contracts with external parties. The cost of the service is to be borne by taxable properties within the Service Area at tax requisition rates estimated as follows: Participant
Channel your inner granny and dominate bingo at the locals’ living room. > 8 pm > Tapley’s Pub
Rate per $1,000
Max. Annual Tax Requisition for a $100,000 Real Property
Max. Annual Tax Requisition for a $500,000 Real Property
Village of Pemberton
$0.0317
$3.17
$15.85
All of Electoral Area C except the WedgeWoods neighbourhood *
$0.0334
$3.34
$16.70
The SLRD Board is seeking participating area approval of the electors by way of Alternative Approval Process for the entire Service Area. The number of eligible electors in the entire Service Area is 4,753 and the number of elector responses required to prevent the SLRD Board from proceeding without the further assent of the electors is 475. The deadline for receiving elector responses for this Alternative Approval Process is 4:30 p.m. on November 12, 2019. The SLRD Board may proceed with these Bylaws unless, by the deadline stated above, at least 10% (being 475) of the electors of the Service Area indicate that the SLRD Board must obtain approval by assent vote (referendum). Elector responses must be given in the form established by the SLRD Board. Elector response forms are available at the SLRD office (1350 Aster St., Pemberton, BC) and at www.slrd.bc.ca/PembertonDistrictArtsCultureEconomicDevelopment. The only persons entitled to sign the forms are electors of the Service Area. For more information about elector qualifications, see www.slrd.bc.ca/PembertonDistrictArtsCultureEconomicDevelopment. Public inspection of the Bylaws can be made at the SLRD office (1350 Aster St., Pemberton, BC) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday, except holidays) and at www.slrd.bc.ca/PembertonDistrictArtsCultureEconomicDevelopment. For more information: SLRD Corporate Officer K. Clark (604) 894-6371 (ext. 230) or kclark@slrd.bc.ca.
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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
ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
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
WHISTLER SINGERS COMMUNITY CHOIR
A community choir for adults in the Sea to Sky corridor. Everyone is welcome—no auditions—just the desire to sing with others. A broad range of music is sung from classical to pop tunes. Performances include two formal concerts, plus community events. 604-932-2979. > 7-9 pm > Myrtle Philip Community Centre
CHAD OLIVER
Ruckus Deluxe singer, Chad Oliver hits the Dubh Linn Gate stage with his stellar solo act comprising of amazing covers, and inspiring originals. > 9 pm > Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
KARAOKE NIGHT
“I Will Survive” won’t sing itself, so come over to Whistler’s longest-running karaoke night and belt out all your favourite hits. Arrive early to avoid disappointment. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge
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
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Britannia Oceanfront Developments Corporation Zoning Amendment Application Pursuant to Section 464 of the Local Government Act this is to provide notice of intent of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District to amend Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 1350-2016 in a manner consistent with the Electoral Area D Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1135-2013. Public Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 467 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be waived regarding the following bylaw:
SPORTS
BOARDS, BEER AND BINGO
WE RUN WHISTLER: END OF SEASON RUN+SOCIAL
Join us for a group trail run followed by an après at the awesome Pangea Pod. Your first beer will be thanks to our friends at Pangea, while lululemon will be making sure you all have a little something to eat. Stick around for prizes and good times. Headlamps mandatory. #werunwhistler rain or shine. Free. > Sign in 5:55 pm > Lululemon
1. Electoral Area D Zoning Bylaw No. 1350-2016 Amendment Bylaw No. 1650-2019
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
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
FOOD + DRINK
Location: 197 Main Street, Britannia Beach PID 005-484-073, LOT 1 DISTRICT LOTS 891 AND 892 PLAN 19960, AND, Macdonald Development Corporation property in trust for Britannia Oceanfront Developments Corporation: PID 015-913-961, DL891, GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, EXCEPT: FIRSTLY; PART IN REFERENCE PLAN 4390, SECONDLY; PORTIONS IN PLANS 19960, BCP7077, BCP7078, BCP10055, BCP20004, BCP20023, BCP20031 AND BCP25662, THIRDLY; PART HIGHWAY PLAN 145, FOURTHLY; PART DEDICATED ROAD ON PLAN BCP19403 Location Map:
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WALK AND TALK SERIES, PERMANENT COLLECTION > 1 pm > Audain Art Museum
WHOLE-FOOD, PLANT-BASED COMMUNITY POTLUCKS
Join us for a monthly whole-food, plant-based potluck at The Green Moustache Organic Café in Function Junction. Please bring a whole-food, plant-based dish to share. See website for details. Everyone welcome. 604-962-4161. > 6:30-8:30 pm > The Green Moustache Juice Lab
MUSIC
COMMUNITY
CONOR FITZPATRICK INTERACT CLUB OF WHISTLER
Interact is a club for young people ages 12 to 18 who want to make a difference in their community. Mentored by the Rotary Club of Whistler and Rotary Club of Whistler Millennium, the club includes students from Whistler Secondary School, Waldorf, Spring Creek and Myrtle Philip who want to join together to tackle the issues in their community they care most about. > 4-5 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area D Zoning Bylaw No. 1350-2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1556-2018 was adopted on July 24, 2019 and resulted in the creation of the CD2 Zone which applies to the Britannia Oceanfront Developments Corporation (BODC) property at Britannia Beach. This project includes commercial development as well as 87 residential dwelling units. Following rezoning adoption, it came to light that when the developer provided their overall density numbers for the commercial site, the “amenity buildings” which include the daycare, fitness centre and community hall were not included in the calculations. These uses are to be contained in existing structures on the site. The Local Government Act S. 464 (2) (b) allows for the waiver of public hearings if the bylaw is consistent with the official community plan. The overall development plan for the BODC property is consistent with the Electoral Area D Official Community Plan. Moreover, these uses were previously presented at two previous public hearings. This zoning amendment simply adjusts the commercial gross floor area calculations in the CD2 Zone from 2000 m2 to 3000 m2 in order to include these uses. A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant background documents may be inspected at the Regional District office, 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton, BC, during office hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm from September 25th to 9:00 am on October 23rd not including weekends and statutory holidays or on the SLRD website at www.slrd.bc.ca/inside-slrd/notices. All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. INFORMATION & SUBMISSIONS? A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant background documents may be inspected at the Regional District office, 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton, BC, during office hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm from September 25th to 9:00 am on October 23, 2019 not including weekends and statutory holidays or on the SLRD website at www.slrd.bc.ca/inside-slrd/notices. A copy of the Board resolution waiving the public hearing is available for public inspection along with a copy of Bylaw 1650-2019 as set out in this notice. Third reading and adoption of Amendment Bylaw No. 1650-2019 is scheduled for October 23, 2019. All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. Kristen Clark, Director of Legislative and Corporate Services Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Box 219, 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton, BC, V0N 2L0 www.slrd.bc.ca P: 604-894-6371 TF: 1-800-298-7753 F: 604-894-6526 E: info@slrd.bc.ca
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VITAL CAFÉ: FOSTERING BELONGING - WHOSE JOB IS IT ANYWAY?
Join us for a panel presentation, then break into small groups for discussion on the topic belonging. Vital Cafés are conversations on big issues affecting our community with different themes, each inspired by the Global Sustainable Development Goals. Free. 604-935-8080. > 5-7 pm > Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
Conor Fitzpatrick performs at Cranked. Once the word gets out, everyone is going to want to see this guy play. Conor Fitz is an Irish singer/songwriter who spent the past few years performing his music in bars around the world. Conor plays a mixture of pop, folk, rock and sing-along classics. > 4:30-7:30 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar
DINO DINICOLO
The electric bass becomes an extension of his hands and his voice has developed a rhythmic centre of its own, Dino DiNicolo is a master musician with a groove so deep that it moves the mind, the body and the soul. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge
INDUSTRY NIGHT
Live music from Neverland Nights. > 6 pm > Buffalo Bills
FOXY GET FUNKY QUEER WEDNESDAYS
We reserve the prime family-style table by the Ola Volo mural for our LGBTQ2+ family. Get your game (or gay’m) on. > 5-8 pm > The Living Room @ the Pangea Pod Hotel
Whether you know her as DJ Foxy Moron or just Ace, you know she kills it on the vinyl. Join us as this homegirl legend spins you silly. > 8-11 pm > The Living Room @ the Pangea Pod Hotel
JAM NIGHT 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
QUEST LECTURE: WHY CANADIAN ELECTIONS ARE MORE INTERESTING THAN U.S. ELECTIONS
In this talk, Doug Munroe and Kaija Belfry Munroe will explain how our electoral rules, parliamentary democracy, and political culture interact to make Canadian elections unpredictable and exciting, and offer their tips about what to watch as we get closer to Election Day on Oct. 21. > 7-8:30 pm > Whistler Public Library
Jam night with Kostaman and friends every Wednesday night from 9 pm. > 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant
WILDIN’ OUT WEDNESDAYS FEATURING DJ GAIN
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
SPORTS
INDOOR PICKLEBALL DROP-IN > 9:30-11:30 am > Whistler Racquet Club
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 – 6:00 P.M. MAURY YOUNG ARTS CENTRE Franz Wilhelmsen Theatre, 4335 Blackcomb Way, Whistler BC
Zoning Amendment Bylaw (1315 and 1345 Cloudburst Drive) No. 2245, 2019 SUBJECT LANDS: 1315 and 1345 Cloudburst Drive More specifically these lands are described as: PLAN EPP1290 LOT C DISTRICT LOT 8073 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT GROUP 1, and, PLAN EPP1290 LOT B DISTRICT LOT 8073 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT GROUP 1, PIDs: 027-791-076 and 027-791-068, as shown on the map attached to this notice. PURPOSE: In general terms, the purpose of the proposed Bylaw is to: • Amend the AC3 (Athletes’ Centre Three) Zone to allow for the construction of a 4-story apartment building by: - increasing the maximum permitted gross floor area from 2500 m2 to 3900 m2, - adding ‘employee housing’ to the existing list of permitted uses, and, - restricting non-employee housing uses to 2500 m2 of gross floor area, and • Amend the AC2 (Athletes Centre Two) Zone by: - adding ‘employee housing’ to the existing list of permitted uses. INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS: A copy of the proposed Bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected at the Reception Desk of Municipal Hall at 4325 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday (statutory holidays excluded) from October 10, 2019 to and including October 22, 2019. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: All persons, who believe their interest in the property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard by Council at the Public Hearing. Written comments must be addressed to “Mayor and Council”, and may be submitted prior to the public hearing (by 4:00 p.m. on October 22, 2019): Email: corporate@whistler.ca Fax: 604-935-8109 Hard Copy: Legislative Services Department 4325 Blackcomb Way, Whistler BC V0N 1B4 All submissions included in the Public Hearing Package will form part of the public record. The Package will be available on our website at www.whistler.ca with other associated information. After the conclusion of this Public Hearing, Council cannot receive representations from the public on the proposed Bylaw. Zoning Amendment Bylaw (1315 and 1345 Cloudburst Drive) No. 2245, 2019 SUBJECT LANDS: 1315 and 1345 Cloudburst Drive
NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE REGARDING REZONING APPLICATION RZ1157 A PROPOSAL TO REZONE LOT (REFERENCE PLAN 2643) EXCEPT PART DEDICATED ROAD ON PLAN BCP7865 DISTRICT LOT 2246 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT (5298 ALTA LAKE ROAD) The Resort Municipality of Whistler invites interested members of the public to attend an open house on: Thursday October 24th, 2019 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM At The Whistler Athlete’s Centre (Hub Meeting Room – second floor) 1080 Legacy Way. RZ1157 proposes to rezone the lands from TA17 (Tourist Accommodation Seventeen) to a new zone that would allow for development of 15 employee restricted townhomes, 22 tourist accommodation townhomes, an amenity building, and a Municipal park containing the existing cabin and barn. The purpose of the open house is to provide the public with information about Rezoning Application RZ1157. The applicant will present information on the proposed employee housing development, and municipal staff will describe the rezoning consideration process including applicable evaluation criteria, studies that may be required, and legislated procedures. The presentation will commence at 7:30 PM. Members of the public will be provided the opportunity to ask questions and provide written comments. For more information on Rezoning Application RZ1157, refer to View Active Applications on the RMOW website https://my.whistler.ca/OnlineServices/ourcity/prospero/search.aspx or contact the Planning Department at 604-935-8170. Rezoning Application RZ1157 – 5298 Alta Lake Road
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ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW (DELETE TEMPORARY USE PERMITS FOR HOME-BASED ARTIST STUDIOS) NO. 2242, 2019
SUBJECT LANDS: Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Delete Temporary Use Permits for Home-based Artist Studios) No. 2242, 2019 (the “Proposed Bylaw”) affects all lands within all zones in which residential uses are permitted under the Resort Municipality of Whistler Zoning and Parking Bylaw No. 303, 2015.
PURPOSE: In general terms, the purpose of the Proposed Bylaw is to authorize Home-based Artist Studios to sell products and materials produced on the premises, without the requirement for a Temporary Use Permit.
INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS: A copy of the Proposed Bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected at the Reception Desk of Municipal Hall at 4325 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday (statutory holidays excluded) from October 10, 2019 to and including October 22, 2019.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the Proposed Bylaw will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard by Council at the Public Hearing. Written comments must be addressed to “Mayor and Council”, and include a mailing address and must be submitted prior to the Public Hearing (by 4:00 p.m. on October 22, 2019): Email: Fax: Hard Copy:
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After the conclusion of this Public Hearing, Council cannot receive representations from the public on the Proposed Bylaw.
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someone who tells you something new about yourself,” wrote poet André Breton. I think that’s an excellent principle to put at the top of your priority list in the coming weeks, Aries. To be in maximum alignment with cosmic rhythms, you should seek input from allies who’ll offer insights about you that are outside your current conceptions of yourself. You might even be daring enough to place yourself in the paths of strangers, acquaintances, animals, and teachers who can provide novel reflections. There’s just one caveat: Stay away from people who might be inclined to fling negative feedback. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Constantine P. Cavafy’s poem “Waiting for the Barbarians” imagines the imminent arrival of an unpredictable agent of chaos. “The barbarians are coming today,” declares the narrator. Everyone in town is uneasy. People’s routines are in disarray. Faces look worried. What’s going to happen? But the poem has a surprise ending. “It is night, and the barbarians haven’t come,” reports the narrator. “Some people have arrived from the frontier and say that there aren’t any more barbarians.” I propose that we use this scene as a metaphor for your life right now, Taurus. It’s quite possible that the perceived threat isn’t really a threat. So here’s my question, taken from near the end of the poem: “What are we going to do now without the barbarians?” GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some folklorists prefer the term “wonder tales” rather than “fairy tales.” Indeed, many such stories are filled with marvellous events that feature magical transformations, talking animals, and mythical creatures like elves and dragons and unicorns. I bring this up, Gemini, because I want to encourage you to read some wonder tales. Hopefully, as you do, you’ll be inspired to re-imagine your life as a wonder tale; you’ll reframe the events of the “real world” around you as being elements in a richly entertaining wonder tale. Why do I recommend this? Because wonder tales are like waking dreams that reveal the wishes and curiosities and fascinations of your deep psyche. And I think you will benefit profoundly in the coming weeks from consciously tuning in to those wishes and curiosities and fascinations. CANCER (June 21-July 22): I suspect that in the coming days you’ll be able to see into everyone’s souls more vividly than usual. You’ll have a special talent for piercing through the outer trappings of their personalities so as to gaze at the essence beneath. It’s as if your eyes will be blessed by an enhancement that enables you to discern what’s often hidden. This upgrade in your perception may at times be unsettling. For some of the people you behold, the difference between how they present themselves and who they actually are will be dramatic. But for the most part, penetrating to the depths should be fun, enriching, even healing. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “This heart is rusty,” writes poet Gabriel Gadfly. “It creaks, it clanks, it crashes and rattles and bangs.” Why is his heart in such a state? Because he has been separated from a person he loves. And so he’s out of practice in doing the little things, the caring gestures and tender words, that a lover does to keep the heart well-oiled. It’s my observation that most of us go through rusty-heart phases like this even when we are living in close proximity to an intimate ally. We neglect to practice the art of bestowing affectionate attention and low-key adoration. We forget how important it is for our own welfare that we continually refresh and reinvigorate our heart intelligence. These are good meditations for you right now, Leo. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “All the effort in the world won’t matter if you’re not inspired,” writes novelist Chuck Palahniuk. I agree! And that’s a key meditation for you right now. Your assignment is to enhance and upgrade the inspiration you feel about the activities that are most important to you—the work and the play that give you
the sense you’re living a meaningful life. So how do you boost your excitement and motivation for those essential actions you do on a regular basis? Here’s a good place to begin: visualize in exuberant detail all the reasons you started doing them in the first place. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I hope you are embarking on a vigourous new phase of self-redefinition. I trust you are excited about shedding old ways of thinking about yourself and eager to revise and re-imagine the plot of your life story. As you do, keep in mind this helpful counsel from physicist Richard Feynman: “You have no responsibility to live up to what other people think you ought to accomplish. I have no responsibility to be like they expect me to be. It’s their mistake, not my failing.” SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ve probably heard the saying, “Genius is 99-per-cent perspiration and one-percent inspiration.” It’s often attributed to inventor Thomas Edison. Sixteenth-century artist Michelangelo expressed a similar idea. “If you knew how much labour went into it, you would not call it genius,” he said about one of his masterpieces. I’m guessing that you Scorpios have been in a phase when these descriptions are highly apropos. The work you’ve been doing may look productive and interesting and heroic to the casual observer, and maybe only you know how arduous and exacting it has been. So now what do you do? I say it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your efforts. Celebrate! Give yourself a thrilling gift. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you,” declared astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. If that’s even a little bit true, I bet you won’t believe it in the coming weeks. According to my analysis, the universe will make a great deal of sense to you—at times even exquisite, beautiful, breathtaking sense. Life will be in a revelatory and articulate mood. The evocative clues coming your way about the nature of reality could tempt you to believe that there is indeed a coherent plan and meaning to your personal destiny. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 2005, Facebook was a start-up company barely on the map of the internet. Its president asked graffiti artist David Choe to paint murals on the walls of its headquarters. Choe asked for $60,000, but the president convinced him to be paid with Facebook stock instead. Years later, when Facebook went public, Choe became a multi-millionaire. I suspect that in the coming months, you will be faced with choices that are less spectacular than that, Capricorn, but similar and important. My conclusion: Be willing to consider smart gambles when projects are germinating. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Experiment is the sole source of truth,” wrote philosopher and polymath Henri Poincaré. “It alone can teach us something new; it alone can give us certainty.” He wasn’t merely referring to the kinds of experiments that scientists conduct in laboratories. He was talking about the probes and explorations we can and should carry out in the course of our daily lives. I mention this, Aquarius, because the coming days will be prime time for you to do just that: ask provocative questions, initiate novel adventures, and incite fun learning experiences. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In my opinion, Piscean singer, poet, and actor Saul Williams produces high-quality art. So he has earned a right to critique mediocre art. In speaking about movies and TV shows that are hard to enjoy unless we dumb ourselves down, he says that, “we have more guilty pleasure than actual f------ pleasure.” Your assignment in the coming weeks, Pisces, is to cut back on your “guilty pleasures”—the entertainment, art, and socializing that brings meagre returns—as you increase and upgrade your actual f------ pleasure.
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What we want: 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 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
Outgoing, self-motivated, mature and responsible individuals who love to sell and help to create a positive store environment.
What you get: $15/hr and team orientated sales bonus as well as an unrestricted ski pass for full-time employees. Apply in person at Ruby Tuesday located in the Town Plaza
The Pinnacle Hotel Whistler has the following positions available:
ROOM ATTENDANTS (F/T AND P/T) Please reply by email: parmstrong@pinnaclehotels.ca
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Re-Build-It Centre - Daily 10:00am to 5:00pm. Accepting donations of furniture, quality used building supplies & new items. Deliveries and pickups available for $35. Call 604.932.1125, www.mywcss.org, rebuildit@ mywss.org
We are the Spa for you If you are looking for a new place to call home: • We manifest positive energy • We have a long term and loyal team • We treat you fairly and look out for your wellness • You are listened to • We give you proper breaks and time to set up between services • We offer extended medical benefits • We have potential staff housing at affordable rates • You can enjoy $5.00 cafeteria meals • You have the opportunity to work for other Vida locations in slow season We are here for you. Vida Spa at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is currently recruiting: REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST (signing bonus RMT only) SPA PRACTITIONER • ESTHETICIANS 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.
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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
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The Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE) Whistler's Natural Voice since 1989. Regular events, project and volunteer opportunities. www.awarewhistler.org info@awarewhistler.org
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Re-Use-It - Daily 11:00am to 6:00pm, Donate all household goods in good shape. Accepting bottles & cans, old electronics, anything with a cord, and light fixtures for recycling. All proceeds to WCSS. Call 604.932.1121, www.mywcss.org, reuseit@ mywcss.org.
The Assistant Restaurant Manager will join the existing leadership team, helping oversee day-to-day operations and uphold Araxi Restaurant’s exceptional levels of hospitality. Qualifications • Previous restaurant leadership experience is required • WSET qualification or equivalent is an asset Excellent training and growth opportunities available within an award-winning restaurant group. We offer year-round full hours, competitive wages, gratuities, extended medical & dental, accommodations, potential for future growth within the company, and an employee discount at all Toptable restaurants.
Camp Fund - Provides financial assis-tance to enable children of financially restricted families to attend camp. Call WCSS at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker. www.mywcss.org
Families Fighting Cancer In The Sea To Sky - We are a non profit partner with Sea to Sky Community Services. We provide financial and practical support to children and parents with dependants diagnosed with cancer. Please contact us on our confidential email: ffcseatosky@gmail.com, visit our Facebook Page or website www. familiesfightingcancer.ca
KidsArt - Provides financial assistance to enable children of financially restricted families to participate in arts and culture education. Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker. www. mywcss.org.
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Kids on the Move - Provides financial assistance to enable children of financially restricted families to participate in sport programs. Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker. www. mywcss.org.
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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
Outreach Services - Free confidential support for adults and families experiencing challenges with mental health, food insecurity, housing insecurity, substance use, misuse or addiction, employment, eating disorders, violence in relationships, roommate conflict or homesickness. Contact our office at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker or visit www. mywcss.org.
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Whistler Public Library - Open Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat & Sun 11am5pm. Music & Words, Mon 10am. Rhyme & Song, Tues 10:30am. Parent & Infant dropin, Thurs 11am. Preschool Story Time, Fri 10:30am. Singing with the babies, Sat 11am. Call 604-935-8433
SOCIAL SERVICES Access to Justice - Need legal advice but are financially restricted? Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 to find out more or visit www. mywcss.org.
Counselling Assistance Available - WCSS subsidizes access to a private counselor for $35-$50/hr depending on financial need. Contact an outreach team member at 604932-0113 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.
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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:
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We offer year-round or seasonal employment, industry leading wages, medical services plan, staff meals, staff discounts and more... Please send your resume to info@bearfootbistro.com or apply in person between 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. 4121 Village Green | Adjacent to Listel Hotel 604 932 3433 | bearfootbistro.com
SPECIALIST, DATA MARKETING & ANALYTICS Full Time, Year Round
The Specialist, Data Marketing & Analytics is responsible for working within a variety of digital platforms to execute: paid search, paid social, paid display and video advertising. This position also assists in optimizing campaigns on a real-time basis as needed and provides support with a wide variety of campaign analytics and reporting. This position requires a candidate who is data driven, has relevant marketing and data analytics experience, and a passion and knowledge of Whistler and the tourism industry. Tourism Whistler Is Also Recruiting For: · Visitor Centre Agents · Lead Visitor Centre Agent For a complete job description and to apply, visit us online at: whistler.com/careers
ESL Volunteer Tutor Program - Volunteer one-to-one tutoring for new immigrants & Canadian citizens. For more information or to register, contact the Whistler Welcome Centre info@welcomewhistler.com or call 604.698.5960
Food Bank, Pemberton - Run by Sea to Sky Community Service. Open every second Monday. 604 894 6101
Food Bank Whistler - Located at 8000 Nesters Road, every Wednesday from 10am to noon. For emergency food bags, please call 604.935.7717. www.mywcss.org/foodbank
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.
Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub is hiring:
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NOW HIRING Work at Whistler’s best location! Refine or jump-start your culinary career in our fast-paced and busy kitchen. We offer competitive wages, tips and a season ski pass. Please stop by the pub between 10am and 5pm with a copy of your resume. You can also submit your resume via email to careers@dubhlinngate.com
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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
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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
… and discover why Nita Lake Lodge is the place for you!
o Work alongside our amazing team and enjoy many hotel perks, including; o A free overnight stay each year, as well as friends and family rates o Staff rates at our award-winning spa and restaurants o Work for a family owned and operated Boutique Lodge o Benefits & End of Season Bonus (up to $600) o Ski Pass Financing o Free staff parking Our current vacancies include: Front Desk Supervisor, Pastry Assistant We look forward to your application! visit www.nitalakelodge.com/careers to find out more!
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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS The Bearfoot Bistro, Whistler's premier fine dining restaurant is growing its Kitchen team.
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Surveyors play a key role in gathering information about the guest experience in Whistler. The Surveyors’ responsibility is to collect information from guests through face-to-face intercept surveys on an iPad, in a non-biased manner, throughout the village and on the mountain. Position Details & Perks: • Competitive wage and Whistler Blackcomb Spirit Pass • Flexible schedule: min. 2 shifts per week between November 28 and April 19, 2020 • Shifts are 4 hours (usually the same days each week), taking place during the day between 10am – 5pm Our ideal candidates are outgoing, knowledgeable locals who enjoy talking to people, and comfortable working in the outdoors in all types of weather conditions. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to Chris Maloney: cmaloney@tourismwhistler.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:
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Support Counselling - For women regarding abuse & relationship issues. No charge. Call 604-894-6101 Victim Services - Assists victims, witnesses, family members or friends directly affected by any criminal act or traumatic event. Call 604-905-1969 Whistler Community Services Society Outreach Services Now Available Monday to Saturday at our new location - 8000 Nesters Road (next to WAG) 604.932.0113 www. mywcss.org Whistler for the Disabled - Provides info for people with disabilities on what to do & where to go. Visit www. whistlerforthedisabled.com Whistler Housing Authority - Long term rental & ownership housing for qualified Whistler employees . Visit www. whistlerhousing.ca Whistler Mental Health & Addiction Services - If you or someone you know needs help with a mental health issue or substance misuse or addiction problem, we can assist. Mon-Fri 830am-430pm. 604-6986455 Whistler Multicultural Network Settlement information, social support and programs for newcomers and immigrants living/working in Whistler. 604-388-5511 www.whistlermulticulturalnetwork.com Whistler Opt Healthy Sexuality Clinic - Professional sexual health services at a reduced cost. Free HIV testing. Clinics at Whistler Health Care Ctr, 2nd floor on Tues 4:30-7:30pm. Winter hours Thurs. 5:00pm7:00pm. Confidentiality assured. Whistler Women's Centre - Provides confidential support, resources, referrals and advocacy for women living in the Sea to Sky corridor. All services are free of charge and include access to emergency safe housing, child/youth counselling, play space and computer access. Drop-In Centre open Mon 12-230, Tue-Thu 12-5. 1519 Spring Creek Drive. You can also access our services at the Whistler Public Library on Mondays from 3-6 p.m. www.hswc.ca or call (604)962-8711. 24 HR Crisis Line: 1-877-890-5711 Whistler WorkBC Employment Services Centre - Provides free one-stop employment services to job seekers and employers. Drop in services at the Pemberton Library Thursdays 1-5 PM, and at the Whistler Public Library on Mondays from 3-6 PM. For more information visit www.WhistlerESC.com or call us at 604-932-1600
SUPPORT GROUPS Are you troubled by someone's drinking? AlAnon can help. Al-Anon meeting, multi-purpose room, 2nd floor, Whistler Health Care Centre, Wednesdays, 6:30 pm. 604.688.1716
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RELIGION Jesus Rock Of Ages Ministry- A bible based church that holds services at Millennium Place's main floor theatre at 4:30pm. www. jesusrockofages.com Roman Catholic Church- Come celebrate mass at Our Lady of the Mountains, Whistler on Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am, Tuesday 5:45pm, Wednesday 7pm, Thursday/Friday 5:45pm. St. Francis of Assisi, Pemberton on Sunday 12:30pm and Friday 9am. St. Christopher's, Mt. Currie on Sunday 11am. 604-905-4781
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Snowflake, a leading Canadian retailer in outerwear and accessories, is looking for a Sales Associate for their Fairmont Chateau Whistler location. Above-average wage. Outstanding commissions. Employee discount. Health Club membership at Fairmont. Opportunity for advancement. Previous sales experience an asset, but not required. Excellent overall communication skills, both verbal and written. Enthusiastic and goal-oriented. Please email resume to megan@snowflakecanada.com snowflakecanada.com
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Sea to Sky Healing Room - For Blessing/Prayer/Encouragement In the Community Church building, 7422 Dogwood Street, Pemberton. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday: 4-6 PM Whistler Church- Join us for worship and fellowship around Jesus. Sunday 10 am at Myrtle Philip Community School, 6195 Lorimer Rd. Nursery, Sunday School to gr. 6, Youth gr. 7 and up. Call Pastor Jon 604-7983861 / Kelvin 204-249-0700 or www.whistlerchurch.ca
FUR & FEATHERS Get Bear Smart Society - Learn more about coexisting with bears. To report a conflict, garbage or attractant issue call 604-905BEAR (2327) www.bearsmart.com Pemberton Wildlife Association Advocates for the conservation of fish, wildlife & wilderness recreation. Also offering target shooting & archery f a c i l i t i e s . www.pembertonwildlifeassociation.com WAG - Whistler Animals Galore - A shelter for lost, unwanted, and homeless cats and dogs. Let us help you find your purrfect match...adopt a shelter animal! For more info 604-9358364 www.whistlerwag.com
YOUR ULTIMATE NEXT ADVENTURE BEGINS TODAY! JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! CURRENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Royal Service Agent Guest Services Door Attendant Guest Services Captain Fairmont Gold Supervisor Housekeeping Floor Supervisor Royal Service Supervisor Overnight Security Officer Houseperson / Guest Request Room Attendant Banquet Servers
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EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES APPLY TODAY! Diamond Resorts Canada Ltd., Whistler, BC
Front Desk Supervisor Eligible successful candidates may receive*: Blackcomb Glass is seeking new team members to build and install Raico curtainwall glazing systems. Working on projects throughout the Sea to Sky and Lower Mainland you will be joining a team that specializes in creating unique glazing solutions to complex commercial and residential builds. ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST (2D & 3D) GLAZIERS PROJECT MANAGER At Blackcomb Glass we value individuals who enjoy working on interesting projects - Fun work with fun people! Resumes and job descriptions: chrish@blackcombglass.com
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• Excellent compensation, benefits and perks! • Travel allowance. • Discounted employee rates at any Diamond Resort International resort. • Opportunities for advancement • Full-time work year round and a FUN and supportive work environment. *eligibility and conditions based on DRCL policies and practices set out in general terms and conditions of employment.
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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.
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• 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
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BLACKCOMB HELICOPTERS TECHNICAL RECORDS CLERK Job Location: BHLP Pemberton Base - 1850 Airport Road, Pemberton B.C. Status: Full-Time Permanent Position ABOUT US Blackcomb Helicopters is a full service, multi-fleet helicopter company with rotary flight and maintenance services. We have bases in Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, Sechelt, and Lillooet. POSITION This position will primarily assist the Technical Records Coordinator with a variety of projects such as: organization of technical records information, data input, filing, and other office duties as required. Additionally, you will provide help to other departments as needed. REQUIREMENTS
Information Technology Specialist (Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time)
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) is located in southwestern BC and consists of 4 member municipalities (Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, Lillooet) and 4 electoral areas. The region contains some of the most spectacular forests, waterways and mountains in the province and affords an endless range of opportunities for outdoor adventure. Headquartered in Pemberton, which is the approximate geographic centre of the region, the SLRD delivers a wide range of regional, sub-regional and local services to its residents. Services include land use planning, solid waste management, building inspection, fire protection, emergency preparedness, 911 services, recreation, water and sewer utilities, trails and open spaces as well as financial support for various community services. The SLRD is seeking to fill the permanent position of Information Technology (IT) Specialist. This position could be full-time or part-time, dependent on the candidate, with at least 2 days a week required to be working from the SLRD office in Pemberton. This position reports to the Director of Finance. The purpose of this position will be to assist in the SLRD’s information technology requirements, including supporting, troubleshooting, and maintaining the SLRD’s local area network. Other responsibilities include IT security, backup and disaster recovery, telecommunications, and development and delivery of technology solutions for the SLRD. This position also responds to IT support requests from SLRD Board and staff (approximately 25 staff members). The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree in computer science (or related field), or completion of a two-year diploma course in Information Systems Technology supplemented by specialized technology courses and three (3) or more years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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• Purchasing, installing, and maintaining consistent and stable hardware and software; • Developing project plans, budgets, policies and controls for IT services; • Preparing and maintaining system documentation and technical training materials; • Auditing and maintaining appropriate software licenses; • Periodic and routine software installations and upgrades; and • Conducting independent research and providing analysis and advice on IT issues. For further information, please see the full job description at www.slrd.bc.ca/employment. Compensation will be determined commensurate with knowledge, skills and ability and includes a comprehensive benefit package. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by email with a covering letter, outlining their requested working hours, no later than October 20, 2019 to: Suzanne Lafrance, Director of Finance, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District slafrance@slrd.bc.ca We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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MAXED OUT
Surely you jest? Max abandon his scruples, never! PRIDE—NOT THE KIND people march about—has always been considered the deadliest of the deadly sins, the sin from which all the other deadly sins spring forth. There are seven deadly sins, in case you were wondering, so clearly pride is a busy sin. While I’ve feasted at the table of many of the deadly sins, pride has rarely been one. In a perverted, ironic kind of way, I’ve always prided myself on my overall lack of pride, if that’s not too much like the snake eating its own tail. I’ve also generally been proud of my easy facility with admitting when I’m wrong. Of course,
BY G.D. MAXWELL when you’ve had as much practice at being wrong as I’ve had, that’s probably not an accomplishment to be proud of, and I’ve had a lot of practice since I let it all hang out in public every week. I’ve been hanging things out in public on the back page of Pique now for 24 of the 25 years it’s been around. I can say without a shred of pride I never expected to last this long. Three, four weeks, tops. Hell, I didn’t even expect to live another 24 years 24 years ago. While this would be a good way to introduce my last column, don’t get your hopes up. I’m not done yet. But this being kind of an anniversary, if I had champagne, I’d open it. If my shoulders still moved like shoulders are supposed to, I’d push a hand far enough around to pat myself on the back. If I had any sense at all, I’d retire before I get sued again. If I had a dollar for every column I wrote ... well, I guess I do, so just forget I started that sentence. But it’s not like I have a lot of dollars for every column I’ve written, notwithstanding those who might think I’m slightly overpaid and all those others who can’t believe anyone’s crazy enough to pay me at all for this piffle. So, where am I going with this? Oh yeah, I remember. Deadly sins. Greed, is another deadly sin, the sin of desire. I don’t usually embrace greed, something I consider obvious since I live in Whistler and have worked at jobs paying less on a real dollar basis than the first job I had in high school, but what the heck, I’m getting old enough to wonder what it’ll be like if and when I ever really retire. I mean, other than CPP and OAS, the back page of Pique is my most valuable asset. I don’t have the wherewithal to do greed with enough panache to turn anyone’s head that doesn’t drink Sterno out of a paper bag. There’s obviously only one option open to me. I have to sell out. That’s right, I’m selling out. Abandoning my scruples—which when combined
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with $7.50 will get me a loaf of bread at Purebread—selling my soul, buying into the North American Dream, grabbing all the gusto I can get. I’ve given up on winning a lottery and not sure I can wring one more raise out of Pique. Not as much swag seems to come my way these days and most of what I’ve gotten in the past is showing its age. So here’s the deal: Maxed Out is for sale. You may have noticed the total lack of advertising, sponsorship or branding on Maxed Out in the past. Silly, silly scruples. Twenty-four years of opportunity lost. But no more. Starting next week, OK, maybe the week after that, Maxed Out is open for business. The product-placement
restaurant tabs; groceries; cars; nonlogowear clothing; general outdoor gear. If your business doesn’t fall into any of those categories, I’ll consider cash. On second thought, I’d rather leave the CRA out of this. No cash. How would this work, I hear you asking? Well, for starters, and using the only real skills available to me, I’d carefully weave repeated references to your business into my usual witty epistle. For example: Sliding into my favourite seat at (your bar name here) I ordered a tall, cold (your beer/ spirit name here) and pondered what had been a perfect day hucking cliffs on Whistler Mountain. “Unbelievable,” I thought. I never could stick that landing until I got my new
Nothing so vulgar as ads or logos but blatant, if transparent, name dropping.
business. I’m not really sure how this ought to work. Nothing so vulgar as ads or logos but blatant, if transparent, name dropping. Not just anything or any name, though. That wouldn’t do. Let’s see, what do I need, er, want? I guess a market home is out of the question. Think! Let’s be methodical. OK, I’m accepting sponsorship offers in the following categories: Skis and equipment; technical clothing; bar tabs;
(your skis gloriously plugged here)! Sauntering out to my (your luxury electric car here), I was shocked and dismayed to see (name of politician or prominent person you want to slander here) boinking his/her personal assistant in the back seat of a ratty old jalopy whose owner hadn’t had enough sense to lock the doors. I laughed out loud, saying to no one
in particular, “Well, at least they had the good sense to use (your brand of condom here),” and suddenly finding myself ravenous, toddled off to (your restaurant name proudly plugged here) for a quick but satisfying nosh before returning home to watch the Big Game on my new plasma TV just delivered from (major electronics chain, no doubt, mentioned here). Ain’t life grand? OK, you get the picture. Obviously the soft-sell—product placement—might not cut it for all of you interested in taking advantage of this unique marketing opportunity. I feel your pain. Your concerns are my concerns. I’m sure we can work together. For those of you who just have to be more, how shall I say this, out there, I guess I have to be open to straight up advertising, maybe a tasteful banner ad at the bottom of the page or a display ad instead of the graphic that usually accompanies my column. Of course, that’s going to cost you big but just think about what you’d be getting. Informal market research has shown that nearly three out of every four Pique readers read Maxed Out first! More astonishingly, a full 95 per cent of them read at least the title if not the actual column. And the online numbers are even better! So let’s hear it from you punters out there. This offer isn’t going to last long. Once I have a sponsor in each category, that’s it, no more deals. Pick up that phone right now and call Pique; they know where to find me. (Your bar’s name here) no doubt. See how easy it is? n
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NORDIC – THE LOOKOUT
NICKLAUS NORTH / GREEN LAKE ESTATES
EVA LAKE VILLAGE, NORDIC ESTATES
ALTA VISTA
Ski in/out from the Creekside runs. Beautifully appointed 3 bed + flex, 2.5 bath townhome, SW facing decks, views of Whistler Peak. Phase 1, zoned for nightly rentals. Furnished and ready to move in. $2,890,000
This 3.5 bed townhome in the Englewood Green development is a blank canvas. The convenience of the Green Lake float plane dock, Nicklaus North Golf course and Valley trail are all a short walk from your front door. $1,799,000
Eva Lake Village is a conveniently located complex within the Nordic Estates neighbourhood that is occupied by employees or retirees of Whistler and as a result offers a wonderful feeling of community. $499,000
Looking to build your future Whistler Chalet, this large lot offers unique building opportunity to capture the unique Alta Lake & Mountain vistas. $2,680,000 (GST Exempt)
Rachel Edwards
Nick Swinburne *prec
Maggi Thornhill *prec
Kathy White
6-2500 Taluswood Place
9-8030 Nicklaus North Blvd
604-966-4200
604-932-8899
31-2230 Eva Lake Road
604-905-8199
3108 Hillcrest Lane
604-616-6933
SUNRIDGE PLATEAU, BRIO
ALPINE MEADOWS
WHISTLER VILLAGE
CREEKSIDE
An expansive home with stunning views perched in the exclusive Sunridge Plateau. The home has ski in access, yet within walking distance of Whistler Village. It is open concept with the functionality required for a big family with friends. $5,390,000
Well maintained 5 bdrm home, with mtn views, media room, hot tub, two fireplaces, and excellent parking in addition to a double garage. The large suite, earns $2800/mth and is an excellent mortgage helper. $2,345,000
Located just steps from the Village & both mountain gondolas. This revenue producing suite offers 2 bedroom/2 bathroom with a bonus bunk area, that sleeps 8, in a peaceful & bright location. $799,000
Legal & turnkey for Airbnb, sun drenched one bedroom, Phase 1, huge deck, storage, new bathroom, flooring & drywall. Close to lifts. See 3D Guided Tour, VR Showcase & Full Website: http://14. digitalopenhou.se. $719,000
Ruby Jiang *prec
Laura Wetaski
Allyson Sutton
Ken Achenbach
Sunridge Plateau, Brio
8621 Drifter Way
778-834-2002
EVOLUTION - WHISTLER CREEKSIDE
102D 2020 London Lane
This pet-friendly, 2 Bed/2 Bath Quarter share unit offers high end finishings & amenities right at the base of Creekside gondola. Monthly fees include all expenses. $244,900
Janet Brown
604-935-0700
323-4200 Whistler Way
604 938 3798
14-2213 Marmot Place
604-932-7609
604-966-7640
SQUAMISH DOWNTOWN
BRACKENDALE, SQUAMISH
PEMBERTON
Amazing 4th floor corner unit in the Main facing the Chief. 2 bed 2 bath, 952 SF. Ready by Winter 2020. Available on Assingment. Call now as units are selling quickly.. $585,000
On apx. 1/4 acre on Dryden Creek you’ll find this 3,150 sf ‘Timber Kings’ home. Outside: lush gardens, basalt columns, sauna cabin, whirlpool spa & workshop. Inside: 3 beds, family room/4th bedroom + office, 3 baths & 2-car garage. NEW PRICE: $1,639,000
Spacious end unit townhome features; two car garage, crawlspace storage, new appliances, fresh paint throughout, 3 bedrooms + den/office, 2 full bathrooms, and so much more! Schedule a private showing today. $659,000
Jody Wright
Katherine Currall
Kerry Batt
405-37881 Cleveland Ave
41496 Meadow Ave
604-935-4680
9-1450 Vine Road
604-966-1364
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604-902-5422
7294 Clover Road
$3,995,000
Nestled at the foot of the spectacular Mt. Currie, this privated gated property is a one of a kind opportunity to custon-build your dream estate including your horse barn, caretaker’s suite and many more on acreage which affords privacy, space and the most incredible view of Mt. Currie. Property is 81.6 acres.
Ursula Morel*
4
604.932.8629
2578 Snowridge Crescent
$6,200,000
9096 Corduroy Run Court
$2,999,950
Stunning main floor of 3500 sqft, 1100 sq ft finished lower level accommodates guests and family gatherings. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, chef’s kitchen with ample sunshine. Features radiant infloor heating, high quality windows and flooring, stone counter tops, professional grade appliances , irrigation and landscaping and covered decks.
Ann Chiasson
604.932.7651
#106 - 2222 Castle Drive
4
$1,149,000
#111 - 1200 Alta Lake Road
$1,138,000
With 4 bedrooms & 3 full baths you’ll have plenty of room for family & friends. The spacious main living area features vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, a wood-burning fireplace to cozy up in front of along with a private deck with views that stretch from Whistler Peak to Mount Currie in Pemberton. Matterport 3D Showcase: rem.ax/111twinlakes
Bob Cameron*
4
604.935.2214
#25 - 6125 Eagle Drive
$2,050,000
Enjoy the views of Whistler Peak and the Dave Murray Downhill from your patio Hot Tub. Picture your family skiing or riding home for lunch. Walking down to Dusty’s or shopping without having to get into your car. In the summer the bike park is right there as well. Fine dining is a short walk, as are the two lakes in the Creekside Area.
Three bedroom townhouse with a garage in a fabulous location in Nordic Estates. Adjacent to Eva Lake park and easy walking distance to two of Whistler’s finest beaches on Alta Lake. Two bedrooms and a full bath on the garage entry level and a generous sized master bedroom on the top floor with an en-suite and a walk in closet.
Most sought after location at the doorstep to Whistler’s Village Gate, your entry point to Olympic class amenities, a substantial 2216 square feet, 4-bedroom 2.5-bath, with spacious rooms, two parking spaces, tennis court. Updated with style and ready to move in. Matterport 3D Showcase: rem.ax/6125smoketree
Bruce Watt
Chris Wetaski
Darryl Bowie
5
604.905.0737
3106 St. Moritz Crescent
$1,239,000
Quiet corner townhouse in Blueberry Hill Estates. This suite enjoys a large kitchen centring the open main floorplan for socializing and hosting dinner parties with a wine fridge close to the dining table. Two spacious bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms make up the upper floor. The main level also features a powder room and laundry room.
Dave Beattie
2
604.905.8855
6533 Balsam Way
$2,100,000
604.938.2499
Anderson Lake
3
$399,000
Featuring 100 feet of lakefront, on .68 of an acre, this property is situated on the east shore of pristine Anderson Lake, so it catches all the afternoon sun. Accessible by boat, the cabin was completely renovated in 2015, with about 936 sq ft of total living space. It boasts spectacular views up and down the lake and of the Bendor Mountain Range to the west
Dave Halliwell*
604.932.7727
8556 Drifter Way
2.5
$2,299,999
4
604.220.5751
11388 Gun Lake Road West
$795,000
WATERFRONT on beautiful GUN LAKE! This well finished large 4 bedroom family home is perfectly situated on over 300’ of lake front. Gun lake is a paradise like no other and just 2 hours north of Whistler via the Hurley Forest Service Rd. 5 km’s long and up to 350 ft deep, Gun lake has some of the cleanest and most clear waters in BC.
Dave Sharpe
4
604.902.2779
8409 Matterhorn Drive
$1,475,000
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms over 1,373 square feet with sunken living room, Adobestyle fireplace, a home ready for your personal touches. Available to make your own this winter. Whistler Cay Heights is a popular family neighborhood with elementary school, parks, soccer fields, biking trails to the lake. 3D tour: http://bit.ly/6533BB
Investors Alert! $13,000.00 monthly rental revenue on this property plus all utilities. NO FOREIGN OWNERSHIP TAX! NO VACANCY TAX! NO ADDITIONAL SCHOOL TAX SURCHARGE! Possibly one of the most gorgeous panoramic views from any property of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.
Now priced below assessed value! Amazing RI1 lot ( infill zoned ) allows for duplex and/or secondary dwelling. Easy build site with all day sunshine and mountain views. This Whistler classic ‘A’ frame has been extensively upgraded over the years and is very cute, cozy and livable while you make plans to redevelop or simply enjoy as is.
Denise Brown*
Doug Treleaven
James Collingridge
604.935.2013
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