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REBOUND

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SAYING THANKS

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SING ALONG

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THIS WEEK IN PIQUE

Smashing particles—and stereotypes Whistler is a hotbed of all things physical, but places like TRIUMF and CERN are even hotter for some of the coolest physics on Earth. - By Glenda Bartosh

LEVELLING OFF

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HOME SNOW

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expected to see slight rebound in 2020, though uncertainty still exits over

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Nelson, the Pemberton Museum is returning Lil’wat Nation items as part

programming.

of a greater repatriation effort.

REACHING THE TOP

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SINGING ALONG

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David Smart has been presented the Summit of Excellence Award for his

locals and visitors to join them for a Holiday Singapalooza at the Maury

significant contribution to mountain life in Canada.

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THIS WEEK IN PIQUE

Opinion & Columns 08 OPENING REMARKS We survived Black Friday. Now it is time to reflect on shopping locally and

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giving back to our own community.

10 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Whistler Film Festival is here, writes its executive director, so

Founding Publishers KATHY & BOB BARNETT Publisher SARAH STROTHER - sstrother@wplpmedia.com

got off your couch and buy a ticket.

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13 PIQUE’N YER INTEREST Writer Dan Falloon rejoices in the Grey Cup win of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (his hometown team), and the feeling of community such a win can bring.

86 MAXED OUT Max looks back on a skiing trip to Europe, where he commonly saw people skinning up

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Environment & Adventure

30 SCIENCE MATTERS When some species negatively affect other species at a pace not in keeping with the flow of co-evolution, it is most often because of the actions of our own very abundant species, argues David Suzuki.

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31 RANGE ROVER Writer Leslie Anthony takes us back to Churchill, Man. to learn more about the polar bear, and where he is lucky enough to see not one polar bear family, but two.

40 TRAVEL Writer Suzanne Morphet explores Hokkaido, Japan and finds there is so much more than skiing to the winter destination.

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Lifestyle & Arts

50 FORK IN THE ROAD Glenda Bartosh offers up some great ideas to shop and give sustainably this Christmas in Whistler.

52 EPICURIOUS Cornucopia just keeps growing. This year saw more participants than ever thanks to new events and feasts.

56 NOTES FROM THE BACK ROW The Whistler Film Festival has returned and Feet Banks is stoked. This week, he shares his picks for festival-goers.

58 MUSEUM MUSINGS Passenger trains were once the lifeblood of the Sea to Sky corridor and beyond. This week, we learn more about two of those runs, the Cariboo Prospector and the Whistler Northwind.

62 PIQUECAL Family Après returns to Whistler Olympic Plaza with family friendly activities running every Monday and Thursday starting on Dec. 9.

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Love thy neighbour(hood store) THE SLOWER START to the season can have trickle-down effects that are particularly impactful at this time of year. December is generally a rushed time of year when we are spending too much time thinking about consuming and not enough about connecting or sharing in a meaningful way—and that includes shopping in a thoughtful way. We’ve just lived through commercial hell with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so perhaps now it is time to reflect on both the giving and the consuming sides of life. Enter stage right—GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday is a global giving

BY CLARE OGILVIE edit@piquenewsmagazine.com

movement that has been driven by individuals, charities, businesses and communities across Canada and in countries around the world. More than 100 countries participated, and since 2013, more than 7,000 Canadian charities, businesses and community groups have used GivingTuesday

co-founders of the movement in a release. “But, GivingTuesday is one of those rare things that brings the entire world together.” Across Canada, scores of civic movements have mobilized around this annual event, and here in Whistler at least 17 organizations, from AWARE to Playground Builders to the Whistler Food Bank to the Whistler Writers Festival are taking part. (Just Google the organization and GivingTuesday to find out more.) It’s not all about giving money— though hard currency is always useful to organizations. You can choose to give time to the organization of your choice or donate food to the Whistler Food Bank, for example. Or you could simply take part in some random acts of kindness. Know a mom that could use a break from the kids? Or how about helping a neighbour with chores? Or volunteer? Sometimes we need to reach out. The 2018 Report by the Community Foundation of Whistler found that 34 per cent of respondents said they found it hard to make friends here, with 25 per cent saying they are just getting by financially. In 2017, the report found that 24 per cent of those who used the food bank had been living in Whistler more than 10 years, with 66 per cent of all respondents over age

“These are the shops that support local kids’ hockey teams or donate to the community food bank every Christmas.” to rally generosity and help make the world a better place in countless ways. Last year, 6 million Canadians took part finding ways to do “good stuff,” with more than $15 million donated online in 24 hours, in addition to countless other acts of generosity. “These days it’s easy to focus on the things that pull us apart,” said Marina Glogovac, president and CEO of CanadaHelps,

30. An increasing number of children are also accessing the food bank through their caregivers—from 19 per cent in 2014 to 28 per cent in 2017. Whistler has always been focused on having its workforce live in the community and to this end has worked hard to have employee-restricted housing available—in fact, the most recent units were occupied just last month.

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Get off your couch! #WFF19 is on! This year marks our 19th edition of the Whistler Film Festival (WFF) running from Dec. 4 to 8. Sundance, Telluride, Vail, Whistler: ski towns seem to attract film festivals. With the lack of snow this year, the festival lands at a time that clearly demonstrates why nonweather-dependent cultural events are critical to our success as a resort. Renowned as “Canada’s coolest film festival,” WFF has become the Canadian film industry’s liveliest gathering outside of Toronto International Film Festival, was recently recognized as one of the top seven film festivals in the world to attend and “one of 10 of the most amazing film festivals worth attending” in North America, and is one of Whistler’s signature cultural events. Festivalgoers will enjoy 86 fresh films (43 features and 43 shorts) in 96 screenings from 15 countries, including leading awardseason fare and meritable Canadian content, with most screenings attended by guests. We are expecting more than 14,000 attendees including more than 1,000 industry insiders with attendees travelling here from London, New York, Los Angeles and across Canada. WFF remains true to its mandate of discovering new talent with the inclusion of 11 first-time feature films, 40 per cent of the

films are directed by women or non-binary individuals, and 71 per cent of the films are Canadian, more than any other international Canadian film festival this year. Plus, WFF’s juries feature some of the industry’s top talent, who will present 15 film awards and $146,500 in cash and prizes ($31,500 cash and $115,000 in prizes), plus a $41,000 power pitch production prize. The level of talent and industry that are participating in our Film Festival, Content Summit and Talent Programs is by far the most impressive to date. Highlights include

our Signature Series, which honours three artists of our time including British actor, writer and producer Simon Pegg, American Emmy Award-winning actor Joe Pantoliano, and American stand-up comedian, actress and writer Chelsea Peretti. We have maintained our commitment to making media equitable with our Women on Top Series and an increased focus on more diverse talent and stories. Our Content Summit features 30 industry focused sessions with 60 guests that connect filmmakers and dealmakers, and our 10 talent programs

feature with 20 industry faculty that support 54 Canadian artists, including screenwriters, directors, producers and actors to advance their projects and craft, 66 per cent of whom are from B.C. and 63 per cent are female or non-binary. What is especially encouraging is to see the number of alumni returning with projects either premiering at the fest or in development. In 19 years, the film festival and our talent programs that are produced by our charitable organization have become a valuable asset for Whistler, the province of B.C. and our domestic talent, generating more than $24.6 million in GDP, $6.2 million tax dollars and 390 jobs as confirmed by our 2018 Nordicity Report, and are expected to generate more than 22 million marketing impressions and more than 430 million global media impressions valued at more than $2 million. Thank you to all of our Whistler supporters including the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Tourism Whistler, Arts Whistler, Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre, Village 8 Cinemas, Whistler Blackcomb, Gibbons Whistler, our local suppliers, and our 20 accommodation partners and 25 hospitality partners. Thank you as well to our incredibly dedicated Board of Directors, 46 staff, 18 filmmaker and WFF Live hosts, and 125-plus volunteers, all of whom are the true stars of the fest. It truly takes a village to make this happen. Thank you Whistler for once again supporting the Whistler Film Festival! Enjoy WFF#19! Shauna Hardy Mishaw // Executive Director and Founder Whistler Film Festival Society n

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Backcountry Advisory AS OF WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 An unusually dry November has left the mountains less snowy than normal for this time of year. Luckily, December is off to a better start. We’re back into our usual pattern of winter storms hitting the coast every couple of days. With that comes our usual pattern of heightened avalanche danger during and immediately after the storms, followed by improving conditions in the lulls between. For the weekend, a storm will be hitting the Whistler area on Friday and Saturday, followed by clearer conditions on Sunday. While the new snow is much anticipated by backcountry travellers, it will also heighten the avalanche danger. How much will depend on the amount of new snow (remember to check the latest forecast). Up to now, a thin snowpack has limited the amount of terrain riders could access. Rocks and trees sticking out of the snow made for tough travel. It also reduced the danger because snowpack depths were below the threshold for avalanches. Avalanche concerns were mainly limited to alpine terrain, as there was minimal snow at treeline elevations. With the incoming storms delivering more snow to lower elevations it will make more terrain

accessible and also increase the amount of potential avalanche terrain. Be aware of slopes where there’s enough snow to cover up the rocks and trees, as that’s a sign there’s enough snow to trigger an avalanche. If the (late) arrival of winter has you thinking about heading into the backcountry, remember to practice using your avalanche rescue gear, check the forecast, and choose your route based on the current avalanche conditions. Here a few strategies for managing a storm-slab problem: • Back off onto lower-angled terrain if you see signs of instability such as recent avalanches, cracks in the snow surface or whumpfing; • Back off if the snow feels stiff or windpressed under your skis or board; • Use small rolls or slopes without consequence to jump on and notice how the new snow is reacting; • Start in simple terrain as you get a feel for how the new snow is reacting and remember that the conditions will change with aspect and elevation. Hopefully you find these strategies useful and enjoy some amazing skiing this weekend! n

CONDITIONS MAY VARY AND CAN CHANGE RAPIDLY Check for the most current conditions before heading out into the backcountry. Daily updates for the areas adjacent to Whistler Blackcomb are available at 604-938-7676, or surf to www.whistlerblackcomb.com/mountaininfo/snow-report#backcountry or go to www.avalanche.ca.

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Putting the win in Winnipeg once more WHEN IT’S COME to cheering on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, or the Blue and Gold as it were, there’s been far more blue than gold for the past three decades. Incredibly, though, Winnipeg’s CFLers recently broke a nearly three-decade stretch of championship futility, defeating the favoured Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33-12 in

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a jaw-dropping performance (well, to we Winnipeggers, anyway) to take the Grey Cup. As a 32-year-old, it’s the first championship victory I can remember; the Bombers hadn’t won since dismantling Edmonton 50-11 down in Vancouver in 1990. It was exciting to watch the whole way, even if there was a sense of dread until the final whistle went to close the game at the fourth quarter’s end. There had been so many blown leads, so many bungles, so many disappointments in the intervening 29 years, namely the 2001 offensive juggernaut that finished the regular season 14-4 yet blew the Grey Cup game to an 8-10 Calgary Stampeders outfit. This time, it almost looked like this one would be even more heartbreaking given how

easily the Bombers made it look throughout. While there’s certainly joy in winning, I felt a bit of internal apprehension about celebrating too hard or enjoying it too much. It was a bit embarrassing that the drought went on as long as it did, given that the Canadian Football League has been, at most, nine teams for much of that stretch. When it was larger, the added teams were, for the most part, American-based patsies that didn’t put up a huge challenge. (We’ve all collectively agreed to forget the Grey Cup was owned by Baltimore for a season, right?) Even from afar, it was great to see the city celebrating. There hasn’t been much to cheer about hockey-wise since the original Jets cut through the World Hockey Assocation to take home titles in three of the seven seasons it operated. The minor-league baseball team, the Winnipeg Goldeyes, has four championships since coming into existence in 1994, but beating Sioux City and Wichita just doesn’t have the same air about it. Even though it was my first time watching a championship, I felt even happier for other folks. I was thrilled for my dad, a CFL diehard who will regularly watch three or four games a weekend, not just the Bombers. We regularly went to games at the old Winnipeg Stadium when I was younger, hitting up the pregame party in the end zone before kickoff. The team was, well, not very good in those early years in the mid-

‘90s. I vividly remember them starting the 1998 season 0-10 and holding a Guaranteed Win Night where everyone in the stands got a free ticket for another game if they lost. Even at age 11, I was getting cynical enough to be excited for something free for their futility; sure enough, they dashed that, and eked out a 36-35 win over Saskatchewan. My dad woke up early on Saturdays and took me to Bomber breakfasts at a downtown restaurant to meet the players and get autographs. I’m also a little heartbroken that our next-door neighbour when I was growing up didn’t get to see one last title. She was the biggest Bomber fan I’d ever met, holding season tickets for well over 50 years. Even in the throes of mediocre or dismal performances by the home team, Toby would stay in her seat, reasoning that since she paid for 60 minutes of football, she was going to watch it one way or the other. That stood true no matter the weather. During a pouring, cold October game where the Bombers were getting clobbered by Edmonton, she stayed until the clock ticked down to zeroes. “Win or lose, they’re still my team,” she always used to say. In the time I knew her, I can think of only a home game or two Toby missed, and even as she got older, she was game for walking several blocks to the stadium from

the free street parking (or grey-area parking along the train tracks behind a big-box development near the stadium). She unfortunately didn’t get to see the most recent title, having passed last December at age 94. I admired her dedication, which I found harder to keep up since coming west. Even though the B.C. Lions, just down the road in Vancouver, generally field a competitive team (this past season excepted), there’s just not the same feel for the CFL out here. I would follow the Bombers in recent years, but not with the same vigour that I had when I lived in Winnipeg. It’s not a distance thing, as my interest in the Jets stayed the same. It might be because the Lions’ following isn’t as rabid as it is in Winnipeg, or any other of the prairie cities, since football fans turn their attention to Seattle for the Seahawks, and it’s harder to feel interested in the league if no one else around you is. And with limited interest in tentpole cities like Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, one hopes the league is still long for this world. In communities like Winnipeg and Regina and Hamilton, it’s great to have a team be small enough to feel like it’s woven into your community’s fabric, which you don’t get in the same way with an NHL team, but big enough that a win feels like something truly special. n

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Last week, Pique reported on the recent closure of one of four of Whistler’s Starbucks locations, and how that closure is adding yet another vacancy to the already sparsely populated Village Common commercial area. The story easily attracted the most discussion online, with a total of 168 comments voicing locals’ opinions and ideas. Here are a few of them:

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“I love it when Supply and Demand exposes problems. Cost of living is out of control, and landlords are out of control gouging both businesses and residential renters. This is no surprise....” “We need to setup a village centre for alcohol and narcotic counselling and treatment. Help the next generation of ski bums learn how to get through the Whistler life! Put a clinic in the village so they see it every time they go out...so they know they’re not alone.” “Overpriced, overcommercialized space with no staff… not shocking.” “I don’t care for Starbucks at all, but this one was our meeting point and emergency bathroom place. Wow. It’s turning into a ghost town in that corner.” “Just give us the dang bowling alley.”

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Passenger trains used to be an important part of the connectivity of the Sea to Sky corridor and beyond. In the early 1930s, a trip along the Pacific Great Eastern (PGE) line was advertised in newspapers as “the perfect vacation,” and by the end of the decade, the PGE had partnered with Union Steamships to provide tourists and travellers with special one-day excursion packages.

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In 2007, writer and now columnist Lisa Richardson took a look at how Pemberton could benefit from then upcoming 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Those were heady times indeed, though they were also filled with uncertainty. In her cover feature, “Saying ‘I Do’ to the EDO” Richardson found that to be faced with a huge opportunity, but with scarcely enough resources to exploit it, was not a new situation for Pemberton. What was new at that time was the existence of a critical mass of optimism. n

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Whistler real estate expected to see slight rebound in 2020 STILL UNCERTAINTY OVER FOREIGN BUYERS TAX FLOATED BY LIBERALS AHEAD OF ELECTION

BY BRANDON BARRETT WHISTLER CAN EXPECT a slight rebound in the real-estate market in 2020 after a year that was relatively slower than 2018, according to local realtors. “I really see it coming back in a balanced way,” said Frank Ingham, associate broker with Royal LePage Sussex Realty. “I don’t see any highs and lows, but definitely we’ll see more turnover in the spring.” According to data from the Whistler Listings Service, there were 662 property transactions in 2018, compared to 514 at the end of October of this year, said Pat Kelly, president of the Whistler Real Estate Co. Assuming Whistler adds around 30 sales a month, as Kelly predicts, until the end of the year, the resort is forecast to see about a 13-per-cent dip in sales activity in 2019. The average sale price for the year, $1.257 million, meanwhile, has remained steady with 2018, at $1.25 million. “There hasn’t been a significant change in the average sale price of any property, other than volume has fallen off,” Kelly added.

LEVELLING OFF The average price of a single-

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The condominium segment has “probably been the strongest performing market” in 2019, Kelly said, both in terms of sales activity and pricing. A recent report from Royal LePage put the median condo price for the 12-month period ending Sept. 30 at $884,227, a 5.2-per-cent increase over the same period the year prior. Those figures don’t take into account all of the data that

encourage rental, have fallen slightly,” he noted. The Royal LePage report showed that the median price of a single-family home, for instance, has dropped by 13.8 per cent, to $2,391,979, in the past year. Whistler Listings Service data showed a less dramatic trend, with the average sale price actually going up slightly, from $2.898 million

“I don’t see any highs and lows, but definitely we’ll see more turnover in the spring.” - FRANK INGHAM

local realtors have access to through the Whistler Listings Service, which showed the average condo price rose 9.1 per cent, to $725,000 this year, Kelly reported, adding that properties that can be rented out are “selling very quickly.” “I don’t know if that’s the Airbnb movement, tourism generally, or what, but we seem to get a lot of demand for those and that would probably explain why the condominium market has gone up in average value while the single-family homes and the townhouses, which are more family-oriented and generally don’t

in 2018 to $2.967 million so far this year (although that should be taken with a grain of salt, Kelly said, as the average price was skewed by a handful of sales at the higherend of the market earlier in the year). Townhomes, meanwhile, have seen a drop in price overall. Kelly said the average price of a Whistler townhome has fallen from about $1.5 million in 2018 to roughly $1.3 million this year, a 13.3-per-cent decline. Overall, the levelling out of the market has largely been in response to the boom period of 2015 to 2017, Ingham said.

“Everything got crazy and stupid and then things slowed down once the government pulled in their little different taxes and rules and whatever,” he noted, referring primarily to a tightening of credit, particularly on first-time buyers. “When that came in, it just stopped the low end of the market.” Looking ahead, Kelly said there is “real uncertainty” around a foreign buyers’ surtax that was floated by Canada’s three leftleaning parties in the run-up to October’s federal election. The one-per-cent tax, which is similar in intent to Vancouver’s 15-per-cent tax on foreign purchasers that was introduced in 2016, would apply to all vacant homes owned by non-Canadians across the country. If approved, the tax would of course have major implications for Whistler. “That would cause some shakeout, for sure,” Kelly said. “It’s going to cause some owners to want to sell and some buyers to be less interested in buying, because what they look at is their annual holding cost. They don’t necessarily look at the capital they have tied up in the property, they look at what it costs them to own the property on a yearly basis, so a combination of property taxes, federal taxes and heat, light, maintenance, all those sorts of things. If those numbers start to be out of line with other places in the world, then you might see a reluctance from international buyers to look at Whistler.” n

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BY BRADEN DUPUIS WHISTLER’S BUDGET bylaws are now officially being prepared at municipal hall after receiving council’s assent on Dec. 3. The budget is to be based on a 2.8-percent property tax increase in 2020, along with two-per-cent increases to sewer, water parcel and solid waste fees. As always, individual results will vary, said director of finance Carlee Price, in a presentation to council. “The rate of change in property taxes for each individual property will follow broadly the relative rate of change in the value of that property,” she said. “A 2.8-per-cent increase applies in cases where the pace of value appreciation matches that of the community overall.” Individual property assessment notices will be sent to homeowners in January. The changes to utilities fees and charges, which are built on a flat rate, amount to a roughly $24 increase over 2019. The single biggest impact on municipal expenses in the general fund is on payroll, which will increase by about $973,000 this year, Price said, including $374,000 in rate increases and $292,000 in additional staffing. Contract services expenses, meanwhile, are expected to increase by $640,000 in the 2020 fiscal year, driven largely by a $235,000 increase to RCMP costs. “Other non-labour costs remain relatively stable, and we have this year, as in every year, found some opportunities to see those accounts move down year-over-year to see some declines,” Price said. Non-tax revenues are an important source of funding for the community, but the news there is mixed, Price added. “We obviously find ourselves in different economic waters these days compared to this time last year. The economy is cooling, and this is most evident in declines in our permits revenue, which we expect to be down about $459,000 for the full year 2020,” she said. Sales and admissions revenue at Meadow Park Sports Centre and through other recreation programs continue to grow, as well as parking revenue, which is expected to increase by $590,000 in 2020. But revenue from the Municipal and Regional District Tax—increased in Whistler to three per cent in 2018—is expected to cool off next year. “2019 was the first full year that we collected that three-per-cent rate. Because no such change will be happening in 2020, and because visitation is moderating, we do expect MRDT revenues to be down in 2020 compared to 2019,” Price said. “This is the first year in many that the MRDT is not increasing.”

The RMOW is also planning for increased reserve contributions in 2020, she added. “We do have aging infrastructure in the community. We are increasing our asset count for a whole variety of reasons, and those things all need to be funded over very long horizons,” she said. “The increases are $588,000 year-overyear in the general capital fund and $236,000 across all general fund reserves in 2020.” The 2020-2024 proposed projects list includes 164 projects, with a total possible spend of $41 million in 2020 (including up to $10 million carried over from 2019). The lion’s share of this year’s proposed budget is made up of sewer and water projects, which together account for a whopping $50.4 million over the next five years. Now in his eighth budget process, Councillor John Grills said he appreciates that the municipality “takes care of business” in regards to things like water mains, sewers and leaky parkades. “Some of these things you could easily defer and look for less tax increases and so forth, but I think it’s a pay-as-you-go type policy so that we keep the infrastructure in good shape based on today’s volumes,” he said. But it’s a proposal to build three bathroom buildings in Whistler Village at a cost of $4.5 million that has generated most of the budget discussion in the community. An amendment introduced by Mayor Jack Crompton at the Dec. 3 meeting will ensure that 100-per-cent of the costs come from provincial Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) funds, (previously an 85/15-per-cent split with the general capital reserve) meaning no impact to local taxpayers. Council’s budget deliberations also included plenty of talk about RMI itself, and where the money actually comes from. After the meeting, chief administrative officer Mike Furey clarified provincial tourism funding sources, explaining that 18 per cent of municipal revenues are made up of provincial funding, to only be spent on provincially-approved tourism programs and infrastructure. “This includes two distinct sources: [MRDT], which is collected by the province and sent back to many communities; and [RMI], which comes from provincial sales tax revenues and is distributed to 14 resort communities across the province,” Furey said. The provincial government committed $39 million in RMI funding over three years in its 2019 budget; Whistler got about $7.5 million this year. Added Crompton: “Most simply, it’s part of British Columbia’s investment in the tourism industry.” The total municipal budget is worth $90.4 million next year, up from $87 million in 2019. n

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WB housing building headed for third reading COUNCIL BRIEFS: WINTER TRANSIT SERVICE TO START DEC. 7

BY BRADEN DUPUIS A 240-BED Whistler Blackcomb (WB) staff housing building on Glacier Lane is heading for third reading following a public hearing on Dec. 3. Two people spoke in favour of the rezoning at the public hearing—both employees of WB—while one resident who lives near the staff housing site submitted a letter of opposition via their lawyer. The letter, which doesn’t include the homeowner’s name or address, cites concerns with increased traffic congestion, impact on views and scenery, and environmental damage due to tree clearing on the site. Though it’s not legally mandated that all public hearing submissions have an address, it is required under the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s (RMOW) council procedure bylaw. “Technically council is allowed to consider that letter, but the address of each person that provides a submission is and can be considered relevant to your deliberation and your consideration,” said general manager of corporate and community services Ted Battiston.

The proposed building is six storeys tall with 66, two-bedroom units each about 40 square metres in size. The units include a shared kitchen and bathroom, and would be targeted toward WB’s firstyear and returning seasonal employees (four per unit). The rezoning is to increase the floor space ratio, site coverage and building height, as well as add a parking variance and another variance for a small portion of the building encroaching into a 7.6-metre setback. Prior to third reading, Vail Resorts must provide an agreement on rental rates, resolution of employee services space allocation, determination of appropriate transit service levels at peak hours, and resolution of the number of car-share vehicles provided—issues that it is committed to working on with RMOW staff, said WB’s director of community and government relations Sarah McCullough at the public hearing. “Requests like a substantial transit contribution proposed by staff and limits on rental rates proposed could have impacts to the project economics, which we continue to evaluate,” McCullough said, adding that the mountain operator recognizes the importance of transit and other alternatives

to car ownership for employees living on the property. “[We] propose a flexible commitment to ensure continued transit service to Glacier [Lane], or other alternatives, which could be provided by WB, or the owners of the buildings in the Glacier complex based on demands over time,” she said.

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“We are committed to working with RMOW staff through these outstanding issues and look forward to bringing this project forward for your approval and to help fulfil the housing needs of our community.” With the letter of opposition, third reading was deferred to a future meeting. As he did for first and second readings on Nov. 19, Councillor Arthur De Jong, WB’s mountain planning and environmental resource manager, recused himself, citing a “perception of bias.”

WINTER TRANSIT SERVICE TO START DEC. 7 Whistler’s winter transit service is set to start on Saturday, Dec. 7, a full eight days earlier than last year. The earlier start is thanks to a 500-service-hour expansion, which will also add eight additional trips for the route 10 Valley Express, which serves customers travelling between neighbourhoods north and south of Whistler Village. The Whistler Transit System now has a total of 72,700 service hours and 31 buses, all of which run on compressed natural gas. Looking to 2020, BC Transit and the RMOW will monitor the 10 Valley Express during the winter with an eye to increasing service during the spring, summer and fall. The total cost of the Whistler Transit System for the upcoming fiscal year will be $11.8 million, up $146,973 from the year before—BC Transit contributes $4.6 million, while the RMOW’s share amounts to $4.1 million after revenue is factored in (an increase of $32,134 over last year). The RMOW’s share of costs associated with the added hours comes from revenue generated by pay parking in Day Lots 1 to 5. n

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She received “dozens” of responses. One of the images, taken by Anna Lengstrand, was printed on the programs at Mann’s celebration of life, and is now displayed in Pringle’s home; blown up and framed as a gift from a friend. This small gesture serves as just one of countless examples of how the community rallied to support Mann’s family following the tragedy, Pringle explained. She reached out to Pique on the one-year anniversary of her sister’s death, looking to express her gratitude to the many friends, strangers and fellow locals who offered her kindness during these challenging times. “The amount of compassion that was shown to us from start to—it continues to this day; everyoneº has been absolutely amazing,” Pringle said. She recalled Dec. 6 in particular, when, just four days after the accident, she was in Function Junction running errands for Mann’s celebration of life, in a state that she could only describe as “an emotional mess.” No matter which storefront she visited that day, “my money was no good,” Pringle recalled. Her first stop was Toad Hall Studios, where she had ordered hundreds of scans

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BY JOEL BARDE A GROUP OF ABOUT 25 Chileans protested in the village on Saturday, Dec. 1 in a show of solidarity for the ongoing protests in their home country. “If you saw the news, there were similar protests in Toronto and Vancouver,” explained organizer Daniel Vidal Araneda. “Everywhere in Canada, Chileans were protesting.” The Chilean protests began in October, after the government raised metro fares by four cents in the country’s capital, Santiago. The action was the straw that broke the camel’s back, setting off massive demonstrations and calls for dramatic

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SAYING THANKS FROM PAGE 20 of Mann’s artwork and family photos, as well as rainbow-peace sign “Love like Bekah” stickers. Staff offered Pringle their condolences and refused to let her pay for the vast majority of the bill. She stopped at the Whistler Garden Centre for flowers, where women behind the counter greeted her with hugs and a colourful bouquet, refusing any payment. Armed with a piece of Mann’s artwork, Pringle continued on to Art Junction Gallery, to have it framed by an employee. “As he passed me the framed art piece, he said it was a gift from the gallery,” Pringle remembered. Finally, she wandered into Deja Vogue boutique, looking for a rainbow-coloured dress to wear for the celebration. “I found this colourful star dress, and as I stood in line to pay, the lady in front of me asked if she could buy the dress for me,” Pringle said. Celebrate Events and Patina Home Interiors donated decorations, as well. The support surrounding the celebration of life extended to Mann’s workplace, as well. Whistler Olympic Park was closed for an afternoon to host the event, in addition to hosting Mann’s family overnight. “They let us rearrange the whole Day Lodge—it was rainbowBekah art everywhere,” said Pringle. It wasn’t just businesses that were there for Pringle, but strangers who approached her, on the street or on social media, with a hug, a kind word, or a message that began with, “You don’t know me, but...” It was those who donated to the family’s GoFundMe, raising over $30,000 to help Mann’s family facilitate her final wish: A green burial, next to her cousins on Vancouver Island. It was fellow motorists driving by the accident, who, after Pringle took to the Sea to Sky Road Conditions Facebook group desperately seeking information

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NEWS WHISTLER << FROM PAGE 21 bad. That’s the big problem in Chile.” Araneda added that it is important for the public to gain a positive impression of the protests taking place. Media coverage within Chile has played up the violence of protestors, he said. “The communication in Chile is trying to show another version in Chile, of what’s happening, of violence,” he said. “It’s not like that. We have [been faced with] major repression, but the TV is not showing that.” Both Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Amnesty International have condemned the police responses to the Chilean protests, with a recent HRW report documenting instances where police had brutally beaten protestors, shot tear-gas cartridges directly at them, and even run over some with vehicles or motorcycles. Since the protest began, 26 have died and thousands more have been injured. Moreover, more than 200 people have suffered severe eye damage from rubber bullets, which the government has since banned police from using. As part of their protest, the Whistler Chileans covered one eye with one of their hands. The pose has become a “symbol” of the larger protest movement and is being done in Chile as well, explained Cristian Navarro, who works as a drafter at Blackcomb Glass and has lived in Whistler for the past four years. Navarro recently returned from a three-

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week trip to Chile, where he spent few days on the streets of Santiago with the protestors. “I spent a few days protesting with the people there in the streets, trying to understand their reality right now,” he said. Navarro described a difficult scene, with protesters helping one another in the face of heavy police repression. “It was pretty intense … The people were helping each other, and the police were throwing tear gas and [using water cannons],” he said.

With a long history of stringent neoliberal policies, the Chilean government has been forced to make concessions to the protestors, including an offer in November to re-write the country’s constitution if the public votes in favour. The constitution dates back to the military rule of dictator Augusto Pinochet, and provides little role for the state when it comes to regulating the free market at providing public services. Getting it re-written has been a principle aim of the

diffuse protest movement. A plebiscite on whether to re-write it is scheduled for April 2020, but Navarro said there is concern that the new constitution will be drafted by people with ties to the current political parties. “The people want change [to the system], and the system is protected by the constitution, written down by Pinochet,” said Navarro. “That’s why the people [are] protesting, because nothing has been done to change the system.” n

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Man follows Whistler woman, tries to force his way into home, police say POLICE BRIEFS: SEARCH STILL ON FOR MISSING CALGARY MAN; VILLAGE STROLL BREAK-IN SUSPECT AT LARGE

BY BRANDON BARRETT A MAN WAS ARRESTED by Whistler police last week after he reportedly followed a woman home and tried to force his way into her residence, according to a release. Mounties were called to the Eagle Drive home at approximately 2 a.m. last Wednesday, Nov. 27 after the woman was allegedly followed by a man she met earlier at a local nightclub, the RCMP said. The man also allegedly tried to enter the residence, which prompted the call to police. Officers attended and arrested the suspect. He was released once sober. However, the matter remains under investigation, police said.

SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING CALGARY MAN AFTER BURNT-OUT VEHICLE FOUND NEAR PEMBERTON The search continues for a missing Calgary man whose burnt-out vehicle was discovered near a backcountry hut outside of Pemberton last month, police said. At about 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, Pemberton RCMP was informed of the abandoned, charred pickup truck found at the trailhead near the Brian Waddington Hut. Police now say the vehicle may belong to 26-year-old Calgary man Marshal Iwaasa, who was last seen by family in Lethbridge, Alta. on Sunday, Nov. 17. Iwaasa told family he was returning to Calgary, however, he has not been seen or heard from since. He was reported missing on Monday, Nov. 25 after family were notified of the recovered vehicle. James Starke, writing on the South Coast Touring Facebook group, said the truck “smelt very fresh” when he discovered it with a group of friends alongside “possessions thrown all over the area,” including two passports, three smashed cellphones, a destroyed laptop, ID cards, toiletry bags and clothing. “It felt like a crime scene and had a very eerie feeling,” he wrote. Speaking to CTV News Calgary this week, Iwaasa’s sister, Paige Fogen, said although her brother enjoyed hiking and the outdoors, it would be “weird” if he went on a hiking trip to B.C. without telling anyone. “This is out of character for him,” she said. “It’s been a really difficult time for the whole family.” Iwaasa is described as 5-11 (183

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with the Renovator of the Year award.” Three of the company’s nominations (including for residential renovator of the year) are for a major renovation of a log home in Horstman Estates. Given the price of building nowadays, going down the renovation route often makes the most sense for clients, said Deeks. “There’s going to be a significant savings on the cost of excavation foundation and

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“Vision Pacific is honoured to be nominated again this year for a best home over $3 million,” said Vision Pacific owner Tim Regan in an email. “The Vision Pacific team is very dedicated to building an excellent, creative product and we are thrilled the industry has recognized this and honoured us with this award. We would like to give special thanks to Whistler Metal Works, Clifftop Contracting, MT Studios, and High Country Landscaping Ltd. Their contributions to the project were outstanding.” The rancher style home that’s nominated is 595 square metres (on one level), and features two waterfalls, a stainless steel hot tub, and a spacious front and back yard that is walled off, with a fence made of basalt pillars. “Because it is two acres, it’s a huge amount of space, which we just don’t have here [in Whistler],” said Regan of the property. Adisa Homes was also nominated in the Best Condo Renovation Under $250,000 category. The 28th Annual Georgie Awards Gala will be held on March 14, 2020 at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver. The emcees are Mickey Fabbiano and Sebastian Sevallo, the hosts of HGTV’s Worst to First television show. ■

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BY JOEL BARDE A NEW PILOT program at the Pemberton & District Community Centre promises to take down barriers for people with diverse needs. Beginning in January, Whistler Adaptive Sports Program (WASP) will offer a Leisure Buddy program at the recreation centre. The trial program, which has funding for six months, will pair paid or volunteer “buddies” with people of all ages with physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities. “The buddy is there to help model good behaviour and to focus the children, youth and adults on the task at hand,” explained WASP director Chelsey Walker. They can also help “break down” complex instructions, and help ensure that participants “interact at an appropriate level with their peers.” Staff and volunteers who will be working with participants will be trained to specifically work with individuals with various diagnoses.

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WASP believes the program will allow for greater participation in adaptive sport by residents of Pemberton and its surrounding area, and would like to see the program serve as a bridge to participation in other adaptive programming. As part of its business plan, WASP

further $2,000 from the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. The total budget for the pilot program is $5,000. Walker said she has already seen strong demand for the program, and that WASP would like to “find sustainable financial

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has allocated $825 for a sports supervisor, whose role will see them oversee the intake of the families, recruit and schedule volunteers, help train volunteers and provide support, as well as another $260 for volunteer training. The organization was recently awarded $3,000 from the Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services Committee, and is looking for a

support on a long-term basis.” Pemberton’s Leisure Buddy program is based on a similar program that WASP has operated in the District of Squamish since 2017. Walker said that municipalities are increasingly looking for ways to encourage sport for people with diverse needs, and partnering with an organization like

WASP, with its long legacy of making sport accessible, makes sense. Moreover, this isn’t the first time WASP has worked in the Pemberton area, having offered paddling, fitness and yoga classes for the past several years. WASP has already identified approximately 15 individuals who could benefit from the program, but Walker said there are likely more people in the area who could participant. (The program is open to qualifying individuals of all ages.) She added that WASP is eager to gain strong participation from the Lil’wat Nation, saying that WASP is working with school administrators in Mount Currie to encourage participation. Like in classrooms—where advances and more teacher support is resulting in more students with diverse needs attending regular classrooms—having a diverse community people recreate together is important for child development, said Walker. “Everybody is on the spectrum—that’s way they call it a spectrum,” she said. “We all display unique behaviours. The more inclusive and accessible we can be through this type of program … the stronger our society will be.” n

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Climber, author, publisher Smart awarded Summit of Excellence BY LYNN MARTEL AS A SOUTHERN Ontario teenager in the 1970s, David Smart escaped the boredom of suburbia by climbing the cliffs at Rattlesnake Point. As he pursued his passion he also discovered, at his local library, that many climbers before him had written books—some exceptionally good—about their activities on rock walls and mountains around the world. “I always loved adventure and history books as a boy,” Smart said. “I loved Beau Geste and Moby Dick, The Odyssey, but since I was too young to be a whaler or join the French Foreign Legion, I became a climber. When I found out there were books about it, I found a way to make it fill all my time.” Smart’s passion for climbing, and for books about climbing have shaped and enriched his life ever since. Most recently, at the 2019 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, Smart was presented the Summit of Excellence Award, given annually to recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to mountain life in Canada. Beyond climbing classic routes in Yosemite, the Alps, the Canadian Rockies, B.C.’s Bugaboos and Squamish, Smart has developed more than 300 new routes

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for others to enjoy in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta. In addition to writing five climbing guidebooks—the first in 1984 which he convinced his grandfather to print—he’s also penned two historically themed climbing novels, Above the Reich and Cinema Vertigo, both published by Imaginary Mountain Surveyors. His poignant and humorous memoir, A Youth Wasted Climbing (Rocky Mountain Books), was shortlisted for the Mountain Literature Award in the 2016 Banff

Alps,” Smart said. “The more I learned, the more I wanted to read a biography of him.” An admitted lover of magazines, Smart has written for Climbing, Rock and Ice, Alpinist and the Canadian Alpine Journal. And in 1999, with his fellow climber, Sam Cohen he founded Gripped: Canada’s Climbing Magazine. Two decades later the company owns four titles, while Smart contributes to Gripped as editorial director. Writing about climbing, Smart said, came naturally as a means of recording

“It feels great to add something to the culture, to tell stories most people don’t know or to increase our understanding and love of climbing culture ... ” - DAVID SMART

Mountain Book Competition. And his new book, Paul Preuss: Lord of the Abyss, a biography of the enigmatic early 20th century Austrian climber made the short list for this year’s prestigious Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature. Smart said he was inspired to write about Preuss because while everything he read about the man spoke of his extreme views, he remained an exceptional climber. “He always intrigued me because all that was typically written in history books was about how extreme his views on style were, and yet he was the best climber in the

and communicating his and his friends’ accomplishments in the 1980s, as guidebooks of that era tended to focus on instruction. “It was also a journal of the passions and achievements of successive communities,” he said. “I have always seen writing about mountaineering and climbing as an important discipline within the sport. As a kid, I always assumed that Chris Bonington, David Roberts, Gaston Rebuffat, Doug Scott and Royal Robbins and the rest were the best climbers because I could read their books.” In teaming up with Cohen to create

Gripped, Smart said their motivation grew from an absence of a Canadian climbing magazine. “There have been many challenges, but we’re still doing well, publication-wise,” he said. “I’m proud to be able to provide a magazine that offers a voice for the Canadian climbing scene in which I made my own life.” The current popularity of climbing has helped create a crisis within the sport, he added, a situation writing can help remedy. “It feels great to add something to the culture, to tell stories most people don’t know or to increase our understanding and love of climbing culture,” Smart said. “There is a crisis in climbing culture right now with so many new climbers and so few of them really knowing or understanding our story. Writing about it can help with this.” To this end, the contribution his book on Preuss has made was publicly recognized by master climber Reinhold Messner who praised it during an on-stage interview at the recent Banff mountain festival. “I was a bit surprised, but as he is an expert on Paul Preuss, I took it as a compliment,” Smart said. The shout-out from Messner aside, receiving the Summit of Excellence, Smart said, is a tremendous honour. “Climbing has meant so much to me in my life and the Banff Centre has such an amazing role in mountain culture,” he said. His passion for climbing, he admitted, is as deep as ever. “[Climbing means] everything, almost, like it did when I was 17,” he said. “I wish I was climbing right now.” n

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Mountain News: Vancouver-based MEC reveals $11.5-million loss in last fiscal year

U.S. COMPANY BUYS SILVERSTAR MOUNTAIN RESORT POWDR, an adventure lifestyle company based in Park City, Utah, with destinations across North America, has acquired SilverStar Mountain Resort—its first resort in Canada. SilverStar, near Vernon, B.C., has been owned by Jane Cann since 2002. She has also served as president since acquiring 100 per cent of SilverStar in 2012. No details of the purchase price were released. POWDR is also purchasing Silver Star Ski Resort Ltd. and Silver Star Holidays Ltd., which operate SilverStar Mountain Resort, from Cann, who will retain Schumann Resorts Ltd., which holds 30-acres of SilverStar real estate development land. “SilverStar is a world-class destination that fits well with [what] POWDR is, what our properties are—community favourites—and our commitment to protecting and enhancing the authentic year-round adventure experience for generations to come,” said Justin Sibley, POWDR co-president. “The resort team is impressive and they have an incredibly strong relationship with the community, which we hope to build upon. We are pleased to continue Jane and SilverStar’s more than six decades of fun, legacy and vision.” SilverStar joins the POWDR portfolio of 10 mountain resorts in California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Vermont; the experiential action sports company

Woodward; adventure experiences including heli-ski and river rafting outfitters; and the company’s media and entertainment holdings. There are no changes to SilverStar 201920 season passes, current operations or reciprocal agreements with other resorts. “I am thrilled to pass the torch to such a competent and qualified operator as POWDR, [which] shares the same mission and beliefs for the SilverStar resort community and is committed to delivering memorable experiences and enhancing people’s lives,” said Cann.

“We need to invest and grow to ensure we have the tools and profile to compete.”

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SOFT SALES and increasing costs helped losses climb over the past fiscal year at Mountain Equipment Co-op, reported Business in Vancouver this week. Financial results from the iconic outdoor lifestyle retailer reveal MEC lost $11.5 million in the fiscal year ending Feb. 24. Sales totalled $462.4 million. A year earlier the company posted net earnings of $11.7 million on sales of $454.8 million. Former CEO David Labistour stated the company had restructured its product, operations, communications and marketing, and supply chain teams “to be more integrated and responsive.” He said the significant cost of this undertaking was reflected in the financial results. “We need to invest and grow to ensure we have the tools and profile to compete. I believe these investments, burgeoning e-commerce operation and sustainable brand direction have set us on the right path for the future,” MEC board chairwoman Ellen Pekeles said in a statement posted to the company’s website. Former Best Buy Canada CFO Philippe Arrata took over from Labistour in June, months after the close of the latest fiscal year. Prior to taking the top job, Arrata served on MEC’s board from 2015 to 2018.

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“POWDR is an enduring company focused on patiently making each of its destinations the best version of itself locally. I am confident that their scale and expertise will be beneficial in working toward the realization of SilverStar’s newly approved Master Plan.”

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TO BRING IMPERILLED wildlife back from the brink, governments must establish recovery targets. This might seem straightforward and science-based but it is often influenced by social and economic factors. Canadian targets are not always set to help a species recover to previous population levels but instead to move its status from “endangered” to “threatened” (as with the spotted owl), to merely halt declines (marbled murrelet) or to “reduce the expected rate of decline” (boreal caribou in British Columbia).

BY DAVID SUZUKI Researchers have found unambitious recovery targets are often associated with plants and animals threatened by the activities of “economically important” industries. When the David Suzuki Foundation comments on recovery objectives for at-risk species, it champions abundance where a species was once abundant, so it can withstand the pressures of climate disruption and provide sustenance to Indigenous Peoples, where desired. Yet Environment and Climate Change Canada has deemed that some animal and plants species have “overabundant populations,” meaning “the rate of population growth has resulted in, or will potentially result in, a population whose abundance directly threatens the conservation of migratory birds (themselves or others) or their habitats, or is injurious to or threatens agricultural, environmental or other similar interests.” The federal government recently expanded hunting regulations under the Migratory Bird Act to allow bait cropland— farmland modified in ways not consistent with normal agricultural practices in order to attract migratory birds, such as Ross’ geese and snow geese, which it deems “overabundant” to be hunted. The rationale is that these goose populations have grown significantly as natural landscapes are converted to agricultural fields, where they feed while migrating through the U.S. This has caused recent population surges that affect their own habitat and that of other Arctic bird species. The surge is a matter of perspective, though. According to birder and conservationist Barry McKay, “Whatever is gained by whatever crops they can access must be measured against the immense loss of viable habitat that appeared there prior to colonization.” Government scientists noted in 2015 that relaxed hunting regulations for snow geese didn’t have a significant impact on their population; the population stabilized on its own. This raises the question of why loosened regulations like bait cropland are still included in the Migratory Bird Act regulations.

The concept of overabundance in nature is unsettling. Natural systems have their own internal regulatory mechanisms. Nature offers checks and balances, and species in ecosystems co-evolve symbiotically, influencing each other in myriad ways. McKay notes, “Wildlife managers often seem to hold a general belief that nature is relatively changeless, or at least they act as though they believe that there is a ‘norm’ or standard, against which change can and should be measured.” Nature is not static. All of its parts are in motion, fitting and refitting together in ways that we often can’t see or predict. Our capacity to “manage” nature— by, in this instance, killing one species to benefit others—is uncertain at best. At worst, and commonly, it can further degrade natural ecosystems. As Barry Lopez notes in his book, “It is impossible, biologically, truly to ‘restore’ any landscape. The reintroduction of plants and animals to a place suggests that though human engineering of one sort or another has ‘destroyed’ a place, human engineering can bring it back, a bold but wrongheaded notion: humans aren’t able to reverse the direction of evolution, to darn a landscape back together like a sweater that has unraveled.” Yet often landscape restoration is the only hope for at-risk species, the vast majority of which are imperilled because of habitat loss and degradation. Repairing what we have damaged is, to many, a moral imperative that must be guided with care.

“It is impossible, biologically, truly to ‘restore’ any landscape.” - BARRY LOPEZ

Nature in its essence is regenerative. We must critically examine efforts that require further destruction, such as killing geese or predators like wolves. The biggest threat to the Arctic is climate change, not geese. And, although Environment and Climate Change Canada’s description of “overabundant” species doesn’t mention it, when nature is out of whack—when some species are negatively affecting other species at a pace not in keeping with the flow of co-evolution—it is most often because of the actions of our own very abundant species. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Boreal Project Manager Rachel Plotkin. n

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Polar bear capital: the Tundra AFTER A FEW DAYS in Churchill, Manitoba and a two-hour, 20 km/h drive across half-frozen swamp in a “tundra buggy”—the all-terrain monster-truckmeets-bus invented by Leonard Smith in 1979—we arrive at Frontiers North’s Tundra Buggy Lodge for the main event of its annual Conservation Journey: three days of polar bear-viewing on the Hudson Bay coast,

BY LESLIE ANTHONY where the animals gather after a four month fast, awaiting freeze-up and a chance to hunt seals again. The lodge is a marvel of environmentadapted, DIY engineering comprising enchained high-end bunkhouses, lounge, wood-panelled dining car, kitchen, and staff quarters. Like the vehicles we travel in, a floor-level floating two-metres above the surrounding landscape provides for easy docking—and an interesting sense of being adrift. To maintain ecological and safety separation, staff spend weeks out here never touching the ground. “It’s like a space station,” one tells me, as stars wheel overhead to punctuate the admission. We see our first bear the next morning. Loading into the buggy in semi-darkness, a scoop of ice-cream on the tideline 50-metres ahead comes to life. One woman is ecstatic, having dreamed of polar bears all night; others cry. If such emotions around bucket-

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list megafauna seem feigned, the notion is swept quickly aside by the genuine awe and biophilia we all share. Sunrises here can be foiled by coastal fog, but today dawns a perfect crimson horizon, washing the snow pink. As light comes up on the drama before us, the bear sits centre-stage, a strand of frozen kelp hung from its mouth. Our first interpretive lesson: polar bears don’t actually forage in the intertidal zone like black and grizzly bears. As guide Duane Collins explains, there aren’t enough calories here to warrant turning rocks for tiny crustaceans, and the bears’ molars—a shearing array for tearing through seals— aren’t configured to extract food value from plants. Thus, speculation over their frequent kelp-chomping ranges from micronutrient scrounging, to maintenance of digestive and mouth health, to something akin to

seems both rich and busy—prints of Arctic hare, marten, fox, wolf, and polar bear parallel the buggy tracks, and Ptarmigan lurk in the willows. We spend hours watching bears wander, dig, and snooze from the buggy’s windows or rear deck in what feels like a fugue of astral projection but is very much human conceit—the bears well know we’re there, they just don’t care. Heading back to the lodge, we spot a massive male crossing the ice of a small lake. Though a metreand-a-half at the shoulder and close to 500 kilograms, the animal’s weight is so well spread on racquet-sized paws that it can traverse thinner ice than a human. It ambles across, crashes through shoreline willows, sniffs the air beside the buggy, then digs itself into a snowbank to sleep at our feet. Long periods spent doing nothing is important, as the animals can lose up

During the 1980s, average off-ice time was 107 days. But with sea ice disappearing at the rate of 13 per cent a decade, that number is now 130 days. bored bears chewing gum. Like the geographic quirks responsible for Churchill’s polar-bear vortex, the opportunity to view them is also afforded by a unique convergence—the low-lying, treeless coast and network of 1950s-era military trails crisscrossing it. Elevated above the terraqueous patchwork of ponds and shrub willow, the plodding, snowwhite tundra buggies become predictable, non-threatening features of the bear’s environment without impeding their movements. In fact, the local ecosystem

to a kilo a day while on land. During the 1980s, average off-ice time was 107 days. But with sea ice disappearing at the rate of 13 per cent a decade, that number is now 130 days. By this point, in early November, Churchill’s bears have been ashore 135 days and will likely surpass 150. We’re accompanied by Dr. Steve Amstrup, Chief Scientist for Polar Bears International, who notes how the seaice-loss equation adds up to both less feeding opportunity and more-protracted fasts. This one-two punch affects not only

reproductive capacity for females that can, in any event, breed only every three years, but individual longevity in the species that once compensated for low reproductive rate, since the sea-ice ecosystem (algaeplankton-fish-seals) delivers 86 per cent of the carbon reaching polar bears. The cost of this crumbling ecological house-of-cards is embodied in the tale of a female bear forced to leave disintegrating ice and swim 687 kilometres over nine days, losing 22 per cent of her body weight and a yearling cub in the process. Thus, the number of mothers with cubs is declining; those with two cubs rarer still. And yet … next day we see just that— three bears plodding through a snowfall. Suddenly, another mother with two cubs appears from the other direction, on a collision course. Collins considers this unprecedented. The bears evaluate each other from afar, sniffing the air. Perhaps worried the dim mass she sees looming in the distance is actually a large male, the upwind female turns to run, her cubs scrambling behind. She doesn’t go far, however, and soon circles back in curiosity. It’s like watching two magnets that ultimately repel; neither trio deigns to get closer, spoiling the fantasies of several in our group vociferously planning Christmas card photos of four cubs frolicking together. But it doesn’t matter, the sight is gift enough. And if conservation turns on the positive energy and deeper understanding delivered by observation, we’re all instant acolytes. For Part 1 on Leslie’s trip to Churchill go to piquenewsmagazine.com, Nov.28. Leslie Anthony is a biologist, writer and author of several popular books on environmental science. n

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Physics, from the Greek phusis, meaning “nature,” is simply the science concerned with the properties of matter and energy. I’ll leave it to the master himself to explain it: “What we call physics comprises that group of natural sciences which base their We are part of this universe; we are concepts on measurements; and whose in this universe, but perhaps more concepts and propositions lend themselves important than both of those facts, is to mathematical formulation,” wrote that the universe is in us. — Neil deGrasse Albert Einstein in a 1940 Science essay. The Tyson, American astrophysicist, author applications are myriad. and podcaster “All those daily things we do come from physics. We couldn’t text our mom unless ull disclosure: In there was physics involved, unless someone Grade 12, I dropped out had sorted out how to transmit information of physics because I thought it was so across distances with no wires,” says Walzl. boring and “out there.” Mechanical engineers, like Walzl once The reasoning of a 17-year-old was, apply physics to build things like steam may be as mysterious turbines and escalators, or air conditioners as the universe itself that need to be ever more efficient in the (see astrophysicist face of climate change. Physics makes Neil deGrasse Tyson, above). But I’m airplanes safer, improves healthcare, and glad to tell you I’ve finally come to my helps the art world. senses, my physical senses. But it’s particle physics—the physics So if you, too, think physics is involved with the teeniest, tiniest particles “out there,” A), I get it, and, B), think in nature—that really makes my heart sing. again, especially if you hang out in It lies at the heart of places like Switzerland’s Whistler and are into the lifestyle here. CERN, the world’s largest particle physics “You know all that mountain biking laboratory, and UBC’s TRIUMF, considered and skiing and snowboarding we do at one of the globe’s leading subatomic Whistler? Physics is all about that—the physics research centres, with their particle motion and action involved. The hurtling accelerators and amazing scientists who down hills, jumping off ramps, the twisting, help us understand what the universe—and turning, stopping—even the crashing,” says us!—are made of, and where it, and we, Whistler Secondary School physics teacher came from. It’s also the heart of remarkable Jamie Walzl. initiatives that are the perfect antidote to “We all get physics, and we don’t even what ails our world. realize it.” “Physics transcends borders because Walzl, who has taught physics physics doesn’t care where you’re from to hundreds of Grade 11 and 12 kids, is or what your background is—it only cares considered something of a rock star for about finding absolute truths,” says Walzl. getting people turned on, cranked up and In the world of physics like you find at generally over the moon about physics. CERN and TRIUMF, collaboration trumps And that’s the other part of the equation: rivalry, truth trumps lies (I use that verb Physics is also really exciting. pointedly)—and making the impossible “Once you get into it, it never ends,” possible is the order of the day. he says. His students are so keen, each of the 13 years he’s taught, he’s taken them to TRIUMF-ANT MOLLY the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Physics Olympics (and here you thought In a parallel universe, if I hadn’t been such a the Winter Games were the only Olympics dope and dropped out of high school physics in town!). There, students from across one silvery winter afternoon in Edmonton B.C. tackle problems like calculating how eons ago, I might have worked this summer at many aluminum cans it takes to build a TRIUMF alongside my younger self’s 17-yearmountain-bike frame. old counterpart, Molly Long. So physics is far from boring, and it Long—a former student of Mr. Walzl’s isn’t really out there, even if it can help us and ex-junior ski racer who knows all about understand what is “out there.” energy and motion—was one of five B.C.

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“When I was at TRIUMF, it was a really incredible opportunity,” says Long, who is now studying engineering science at the University of Toronto with an aim to specialize in engineering physics. “The first week I read (Pietro’s) thesis and learned about dark matter, then I learned to use 3D modelling technology and stuff to design the bubble chamber.” Founded in 1968 by Simon Fraser University, UBC and the University of Victoria, TRIUMF and the people who work there—in fact, physicists from across Canada—enjoy a stellar international reputation. “I think it’s safe to say TRIUMF punches above its weight class,” says Stu Shepherd, communications specialist at TRIUMF. In terms of connecting to CERN, the place for particle physics on the planet, you could say TRIUMF (fiveyearplan.triumf.ca), with its network of 20 universities, is a convener for much of Canada’s efforts. Our country’s relationship with CERN is complex and complicated. Essentially, Canada participates in various experiments and projects through organizations like TRIUMF, Sudbury’s SNOLAB, and Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon. ATLAS-

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I NEVER MET A PHYSICIST I DIDN’T LIKE— FEATURE STORY OR ONE WHO WORE A LAB COAT Canada—a cluster of Canadian institutions active on the ATLAS experiment—is a major focus. And although Canada is a non-member state, we’ve made significant contributions over the years, most recently a $12-million contribution, which TRIUMF is leading, for the current Large Hadron Collider (LHC) upgrade. Usually about 200 Canadian researchers use CERN’s facilities, including grad students, engineers, and, of course, physicists—a community Long hopes to land in. “I’d love to go there one day,” she says. “And working there would be pretty amazing!”

THE HOTSPOT FOR PHYSICS… AND ONE OF THE COOLEST PLACES AROUND Just north of Geneva, straddling the Swiss/ French border, sits CERN—the European Organization for Nuclear Research. Say “CERN,” and most people recall the headlines in 2012 when the Higgs boson was discovered at CERN’s LHC—the world’s largest, most powerful particle accelerator. Located 25 storeys underground and with a

Stereotypes about physicists abound. But, no, they don’t wear lab coats and, no, they’re nothing like you see on The Big Bang Theory. To prove it, here are some of the quirkier aspects of life at CERN from an insider’s view, thanks to Canadian particle physicist Ewan Hill, who has worked at both TRIUMF and CERN, and tipped me off. RESTAURANT 1 IS NO.1. ...AND T-SHIRTS WITH SLOGANS... It might have the least creative name of any restaurant on Earth, but it’s the The number of cool t-shirts at TRIUMF and CERN is amazing. They’re often black, life of the party, literally. Restaurant 1 can feed up to 8,000 people a day when with rock band logos, or slogans like: “Nothing is impossible with the right both CMS and ATLAS are happening, but it’s also where CERNies socialize, attitude and a hammer.” hang out or throw farewell parties. (People at CERN self-identify as CERNies or CERNois). Other than the security passes, everyone pretty much looks like they ...BUT NO LAB COATS. belong on a university campus or at Whistler. Old people, young people; smart Physicists don’t wear white lab coats. Never. Well, hardly ever. Maybe once people from all over the world are talking, laughing, cracking jokes, chowing in a blue moon he’ll have to wear one in a clean room, notes Guindon, but down (with nary a lab coat in sight). It even serves beer. Did I mention the otherwise, it’s casual all the way. food’s great, too? FOR LOVE NOT MONEY. CERNGLISH SPOKEN HERE… There’s another quirky physicists’ T-shirt around that says a lot: “For love, not Everyone at CERN speaks CERNglish. It embraces many dialects and can be money.” Physicists do what they do because they love it. A typical post-doc defined in many ways: as Italian grammar encroaching on English; a propensity makes about $50,000 a year, less than a bus driver in Vancouver. to say “in principle” before every sentence; or the use/abuse of CERN acronyms in everyday speech. CERNOIS LOVE SPORTS AND THE MOUNTAINS, TOO. …WITH A LOT OF MUSIC THROWN IN. Many physicists are active outdoors, especially when they live so close to the Many physicists are also excellent musicians, playing hard rock, jazz and more. mountains. Most physicists at CERN own hiking and skiing gear. In fact, Guindon Some projects are experimental (what else?). For instance, at one Montreux keeps skis, a backpack and skates in his office since you never know when you’ll Jazz Festival https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-33468545/when-jazz-collided- need to go skiing or skating at the rink nearby. with-physics, Hill was part of a CERNois group that translated data from the collider into notes while pianist Al Blatter improvised alongside. LONELY CHAIRS AWAIT YOU. Sometimes scientists receive millions of dollars to do their research, but they YOU SEE LOTS OF HIKING BOOTS… still might put up with less than desirable work spaces because the money Somebody once looked down at Hill’s feet and asked him if all physicists wore goes into the work. Along these lines, see Lonely Chairs at CERN http:// hiking boots. Yes, you see them a lot. Very versatile, notes Farooque. lonelychairsatcern.tumblr.com/.

ABOUT 20-25% OF PHYSICISTS WORKING AT CERN ARE WOMEN circumference of 27 km, the famous collider hosts experiments with names like ALICE, LHCb, ATLAS and CMS. The last two are how the Higgs was discovered. The LHC may be the heart of CERN, as scientists observe the tiniest sub-atomic particles smashing about to learn what makes the universe tick, but CERN is far more than that. Its greater purpose is providing the basic infrastructure for research—the accelerators and experimental areas. Created after the Second World War, which had left Europe’s scientific community in tatters and saw scientists

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED [Left] Canadian experimental physicists, Stefan Guindon and Trisha Farooque, at CERN in front of an image of the LHC particle accelerator. [Right] One of the great T-shirts you’ll find around CERN. Note, no lab coats anywhere! Photos by Glenda Bartosh

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EAT WELL, THINK WELL Restaurant 1 at CERN is no ordinary staff cafeteria. It can feed thousands in one day, and the food is excellent. Photos by Glenda Bartosh such as Albert Einstein fleeing in droves, CERN’s mandate—no surprise—is peace and cooperation. Research at CERN can only be used for peaceful purposes, and the information generated is freely available to anyone, anywhere. Today, CERN brings together scientists from all over the world. It’s like a small town of concrete low-rises, though no one lives there. Streets are named for physicists, like Route Marie Curie, and livened up with murals and sculptures. Given the many research facilities and accelerators, more people can work at CERN than live in Whistler—up to 15,000. Some 4,000 are physicists; the rest are support staff, and engineers and technicians who build the experiments physicists design. “What we’re really trying to do here at CERN is trying to understand the fundamental laws that govern the universe,” says Trisha Farooque, a high-energy experimental physicist from Toronto, who is engaged in frontier research. She focuses on searches for new physics with top quarks—particles that interact most strongly with Higgs bosons. “There is a good chance that the top quark will play a special role in any new physics that we discover,” she says. Like Farooque, Canadian research physicist Stefan Guindon also pushes boundaries, searching for physics beyond the Standard Model.

“I spend about half my time on R&D for the new high-luminosity upgrade of ATLAS and half on searching for new physics,” he says via email. Besides the deadlines and hard work physicists cope with (they can be on call for 3 a.m. data checks, or work two weeks straight), some timeframes can be long. For instance, Guindon and his team have already been working for years on sensitive detectors for the high-luminosity LHC upgrade slated for 2026. “These detectors … have to work in very harsh environments with so many collisions,” he says. “It’s like building a camera the size of a cathedral, which can take a picture every 25 nano-seconds. While it’s still recording an event occurring, another one has started.”

WHAT’S IN IT FOR US? People always wonder, what’s in it for me? When it comes to CERN, the answer is, plenty. In healthcare, we’ve benefitted enormously from CERN technology like that developed through the ALICE experiment that’s resulted in more precise CT scanners using protons instead of X-rays. New compact, cost-effective accelerators only 10 centimetres across that generate medical therapy ions have also come from CERN. Other “miniaturized” technology tracks down art forgeries;

GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE Huge, colourful murals are just some of the artworks dotting CERN. It’s remarkable how much artists and scientists have in common. plus we’ll all be safer on airplanes—and passenger-carrying drones of the future— thanks to breakthroughs at CERN. But one thing we especially have CERN to thank for is the World Wide Web. Computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee created the web there in 1989. Such huge amounts of data generated at CERN need to be stored and analyzed that computers all over the world are needed. Berners-Lee created the web so all those computers could “talk” to each other. In keeping with CERN’s mandate of open access, the web was released into the public domain so it would be free and open to all. (Check out Tim’s brother, Mike BernersLee, and his bestseller on carbon emissions in one of my Pique food columns, “How bad are those bananas anyway?, May 12, 2012.)

Step 2: The Experiment How physics con-CERNs us, or: An unscientific experiment to dig out info about CERN in an unusual way. My trip to CERN was part of the World Conference of Science Journalists held this summer in Lausanne, near Geneva. Before leaving, I asked regular people in Whistler and Vancouver—nurses, artists, students, ski buffs—to share their questions about CERN that I’d get answered by Canadian physicists working there. Here are their

questions, with answers generously provided by Trisha Farooque and Stefan Guindon, both experimental physicists from Ontario who work at CERN. Thanks to them, and to everyone who provided these excellent questions that prove how curious and engaged people are about particle physics: Taira Birnie, Paul Burrows, Judy Davis, Arthur De Jong, Kevin Griffin, Ken Lawrence, Molly Long, Geoff Olson, Tim Maryon, Marcel Richoz, Jamie Walzl and Anita Webster. Are you concerned that, through experimentation with high-energy physics, CERN will open up another dimension and/or destroy Earth in the process? Please don’t worry. Earth is bombarded by cosmic rays at much higher energies than we produce here at CERN. What colour are neutrinos? Sorry, they’re not coloured. To have colour, you need to have light of a particular wavelength reflected off of it, and neutrinos are so much smaller than the wavelength of visible light. Why should I care about the work done at CERN? Fundamental research is always important for humans and human nature. To discover

Fundamental research looks into the fundamental principles of science. This is the kind of important research that Canada’s previous federal government, under Stephen Harper, withdrew funding from. Frontier research pushes boundaries into areas not done before, such as increasing energy scales like the highluminosity upgrades to the LHC will achieve. 36 DECEMBER 5, 2019

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SNEAKY LITTLE DEVIL Physicist Stefan Guindon’s yellow stuffy from ParticleZoo.net sits on his desk. Representing an electron neutrino, it’s described as “a sneaky, cheeky little devil, electron neutrino prefers to remain undetected, which is why he wears a mask.” Photo by Glenda Bartosh

the unknown has been one of the goals since human thought began—to understand our environment, our nature, where we are, our place in the universe. From the POV of art, art and science have this interwoven history: Art influences science and science influences art. Given the current political climate, do you have concerns with still openly sharing the knowledge you gather? Is access by anyone on the internet a factor? CERN is really about science for peace. I want to really stress that the work we do here is open to humanity. It’s really important we have people from all different walks of life, all different backgrounds, involved in the research because it’s important to have different ways of thinking, different ways of approaching problems. And not just from the scientific perspective, but also from the perspective of global collaboration and peace. (Guindon has worked with colleagues from Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Palestine. Scientists from China and Taiwan work together. One of Farooque’s favourite eye-openers on the topic is this lovely paper by physicist Giora Mikenberg you can find online here: https://arxiv.org/abs/1608.06119.) What technological advancements can be made, or are hoped for, as a result of discoveries at CERN? We’re doing frontier research, but a lot of technological innovations come out of it. The World Wide Web is one of the most famous examples, but there are also applications in medical physics. For example, hadron therapy is a procedure used for cancer treatment that reduces damage to surrounding tissue. And table-top accelerators are potentially the way of the future. Science is often a methodical, slow process. How is CERN accelerating its research to help address climate change given the 12-year window we have to reduce carbon emissions? In general, the research we’re doing at ATLAS (where Guindon and Farooque

work) is not directly related to climate research, though we’re all aware of the changing environment and addressing climate change. But smaller experiments at CERN connect to climate change. One of them, CLOUD, studies aerosols in the atmosphere to test greenhouse gases. What does it sound like in the beam pipes in the LHC when particles are flying through? Are there any sounds? Unfortunately not. There’s a vacuum inside the beam pipe so there is no sound.

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In the ATLAS detector, beams of particles are travelling at energies up to 7 trillion electron-volts (TeV). How much energy is that? Ten times all the power on Earth? Not at all—it’s the complete opposite. This is always the interesting dynamic when we talk about pushing the boundaries of the energy frontiers. It’s actually the same energy as a mosquito flapping its wings and flying around, but it’s in such a concentrated space that makes it so powerful. CERN is often mentioned in The Big Bang Theory, a long-running TV sitcom. Did CERN “pitch” their institution to bring science to the people? We did not pitch it. But sometimes they asked for a scientific advisor, so we were really happy to find out they were promoting physics. (BTW CERNies love the show, which uses real equations and insider jokes.) Why does CERN build bigger and bigger machines to look for theoretically predicted, extremely tiny sub-atomic particles? We really are at the frontier of our knowledge in terms of energy scales. The energy we’re at when we study collisions at the LHC is actually very far away from the energy scale that was the Big Bang. So it’s important we try to understand physics at higher and higher energies. Right now, that means building bigger and bigger colliders—though as technology advances, we hope this could be reduced to smaller experiments.

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GIANT VS. SUB-ATOMIC The ATLAS particle detector is big beyond belief—see the man standing at the bottom? Weighing 7,000 tonnes, it contains eight magnets which surround the calorimeter that measures the energies of particles produced when protons collide in the centre of the detector. Photo courtesy of CERN

Why is it important to prove if the theoreticians are right or wrong? We’ve measured the Standard Model, and the next new physics can be hidden just around the corner. We just don’t know, and that’s why we have to keep looking, because the theories we have now are going off in different directions and it’s up to us, as experimentalists, to find out which of those theories is correct. How are computer science and programming used at CERN? Is it helpful to have an understanding of these when studying physics? Yes, yes and yes! It’s really, really important. Computer programming is what we do every day, no matter what we do, from programming boards for the detectors to data analysis. There’s nothing we do at CERN that doesn’t involve computer programming in some way. What inventions or discoveries at CERN have affected me, what I use, or what I do? If you emailed your question, you used the web, which started at CERN. Touch screens did, too. We do outreach programs where we cut a television in half and show that if we move a magnet inside, you can change the colour on the screen because it’s a particle gun that shoots particles at a screen. New LCD plasma TVs don’t work this way, but the older ones are particle accelerators. Why is the work being done at CERN important? How does it benefit society? This is to do with fundamental research and

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the fact that it’s important for us to understand the actual workings of the universe, and find a language to express it. In this respect, it’s quite similar to art because we’re all trying to find expressions for the way we understand things. It’s also very important for people to be scientifically literate so they can’t be misled with unscientific arguments. How does studying particle physics

PEDAL POWER The tunnel for the LHC is so huge—27 km in diameter— that CERNies use folding bicycles to get around. They’re serviced by CERN’s Mobility Workshop. Photo by Glenda Bartosh

allow us to learn more about dark matter and the properties of space and time? That’s an excellent question from a Grade 12 student! We don’t know what makes up the majority of our universe. Everyday matter that makes up the building blocks of the visible universe—electrons, protons, neutrons—only accounts for about five

WANT TO GET MORE PHYSICAL? To understand where the world was at when CERN was formed, try Albert Einstein: Out of My Later Years, a collection of his essays circa 1934-1950. For a more poetic approach, try Carlo Rovelli’s The Order of Time, or visit Vancouver’s Contemporary Art Gallery to see the latest “physical” work by TRIUMF’s artist-in-residence, Ingrid Koenig. For a totally irreverent, off-the-wall experience, watch Decay, www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-NwLUPZWZc a horror flick produced at CERN by Manchester U students working there.

Cern Courier offers interesting insights into high-energy physics. James Gillies’ and Robert Cailliau’s book How the Web was Born is a classic worth reading more than ever today. Check out astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, and CERN’s and TRIUMF’s websites. Lots of great info there. See Pique’s travel feature on Dec. 12: it’s all about CERN.

per cent of everything. The rest is dark matter, which is roughly 27 per cent. Dark energy, which we even know less about, makes up the other 68 per cent or so. It’s responsible for the accelerated rate at which our universe is expanding. We’re trying to search for a viable candidate that could be this dark matter we see, and we hope we can create it here at CERN so we can observe it. This is one of the main focuses right now, after discovering the Higgs boson—to search for potential dark matter candidates. Many experiments are doing that here at the CERN collider, and it’s a research area we both work on.

Step 3: The Conclusion • Physics, especially particle physics, is very cool—and it’s everywhere! • It’s fun smashing stereotypes about physics and the people who do it. • Places like TRIUMF and CERN help us understand the universe, and ourselves. They build relationships; foster peace; remind us of the importance of fact-based science; and develop new, beneficial technologies. And Canadians near and far are part of it all. • Think twice before you drop high school physics! • Neil deGrasse Tyson is right: The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it. Besides the generous people acknowledged elsewhere, many thanks go to James Gillies and Abha Eli Phoboo at CERN; and Ewan Hill, Isabel Trigger, Stu Shephard and Sean Lee at TRIUMF, all of whom added invaluable input to this collaborative project. n

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he young man from the U.K. is most apologetic. “I wish you were able to see the resort at its best—it’s a very special place,” he says wistfully. His name is Will and he’s been working and skiing at Niseko the entire season and loving it. But in early March, when I arrive, the Japanese resort that boasts the best powder skiing in the world is a mushy mess. It hasn’t snowed in weeks and now it’s raining at the bottom and foggy at the top. I meet Will on the ride up the mountain my first day. The conditions are so bad we’re the only two in the gondola. He kindly offers to show me a couple runs, stopping occasionally to tell me what I’m missing. “On a clear day you can see the ocean on both sides from up here.” If I had planned to spend my entire week at Niseko, I would be sorely disappointed.

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Fortunately, Japan’s northernmost island offers much more than skiing. Hokkaido is almost as big as Newfoundland and is at roughly the same latitude. But even with 10 times the population—about 5 million people—it’s still largely rural or wild. Studded with active volcanoes, deep lakes, a vast wetland, and forests and fields where bear, deer and fox roam freely, it’s also exceptionally beautiful. Given its natural bounty, it’s not surprising that adventure tourism has taken off. In winter, there’s everything from ice fishing on frozen lakes to cruising offshore on an icebreaker, and from snowmobiling to snowshoeing. My friend Mark and I will squeeze in as much as we can on a road trip from Sapporo, the island’s largest city in the southwest corner of the island, to Kushiro in the southeast. But first we

have one more day of skiing at Niseko. On our second morning we wake to brilliant sunshine and clear blue skies. Overnight the temperature dropped and the snow hardened to a steely crust. But at least we can see—and see what some of the fuss is about. Mark opts for backcountry cat skiing at Chisenpuri, a scenic 30-minute drive from the village, and I head there too with my own guide for a day of ski touring with skins for the uphill climbs. Emerging from the beautiful birch-tree forest half way up, we see Mount Yotei, the Mount Fuji lookalike, towering majestically above several other volcanoes in the distance. We end our day immersed in steaming water at a nearby onsen, thankful that the hot springs are reliably wonderful, even when the snow isn’t. Departing Niseko, we stop at the port town of Otaru, famous for its seafood,

where we feast on fatty tuna and crab at the Central Seafood Market. Our guide explains that cold ocean currents from the north meet warm currents from the south at Hokkaido, creating a nutrientrich feeding ground for sea life. Sated, we head inland to Furano, almost smack in the centre of the island. Every July, locals celebrate their geographical position with a Belly Button Festival. The wind conditions aren’t the best for paragliding, but we each enjoy a short and exhilarating motorassisted flight over the snow-covered fields just as the setting sun casts the clouds in glorious shades of pink and purple. After dark, we visit the festively lit Snow Village for dog sledding and tubing. The following day we get down to more serious adventure on Mount Asahidake, the highest mountain in

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kaido’s adventures Hokkaido, in Daisetsuzan National Park. A single gondola, holding about 100 people, whisks us up to 1,600 metres (the summit is 2,291 m) where the wind howls, whipping up snow and blocking the sun. Clipping on snowshoes, I blindly follow my local guide, Kazu Arai, until we come to a couple of vents in the side of the mountain. Steam billows up and the roar is terrifying. Kazu heaves chunks of snow into the mountain’s gaping maw where they explode like firecrackers. Returning to Furano, we drive through a dramatic black and white landscape near the village of Biei. It’ll be hard to beat Mount Asahidake for excitement, but we try at Atreyu Nature Therapy, where we don thick wetsuits, hats and mitts for a paddle down the Kushiro River. In winter, the temperature can drop to minus 25 Celsius, yet the river doesn’t freeze. When I tentatively dip one

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Seger equals career best at Lake Louise World Cup WHISTLER MOUNTAIN SKI CLUB ALUM OPENS SEASON IN 16TH

BY DAN FALLOON IF THE START of the 2019-20 FIS Audi World Cup season is any indication, Whistler Mountain Ski Club alumnus Brodie Seger could be on track for a breakout. In the first weekend of the season, the 23-year-old Seger earned a 16th-place finish in the super-G at Lake Louise, Alta. on Dec. 1, equalling his career best, set in the downhill this January in Kitzbuhel, Austria. He also earned the mantle of highest-finishing Canadian as he finished 1.47 seconds back of winner Matthias Meyer of Austria. Italian Dominik Paris was second and Austrian Vincent Kriechmayr and Swiss racer Mauro Caviezel tied for third. “It was really special to me, getting a result like that on home soil in front of a home crowd,” said Seger, who dropped 57th. In addition to Seger’s parents and other family members, the WMSC U14 group came from Panorama for the day to take in the action, which provided an extra shot in the arm for Seger. “I saw them before the race. They were all wishing me good luck and cheering me on,” Seger recalled. “The first person I actually saw when I came through the finish and who was waving through the crowd was Bob Armstrong from the Whistler Mountain Ski Club. “He was just giving me a huge cheer,

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going ‘Yeah, Brodie!’” Seger noted that during a recent Coaches’ Cup race at Panorama, comprised of two super-Gs in one day, he won one of them to boost his confidence heading into the Lake Louise race and the World Cup season. “That was definitely a bit of an affirmation that I was skiing well and it gave me a bit of a confidence boost going into these first big races of the season,” he said. “I was just trying to ski with trust in myself and know that I had the ability to make it happen and not try to do anything extra out there. “It was really rewarding to see it all pay off.” While the mountain conditions at Lake Louise have been hit or miss in recent years, Seger said that the snow was near perfect this time around. “The conditions last week were awesome. We had really dry, grippy snow and the Sled Dogs [Lake Louise’s volunteers] did a great job preparing the course. It was holding up really well, not quite as icy as last year,” he said. “The only thing we had to deal with were some really cold temperatures, warming up in the morning in sub-minus-20, that definitely sapped the energy out of you.” In training leading up to the season, Seger explained that Alpine Canada’s up-and-coming speedsters managed to oneup each other into collective improvement, which he appreciated. “We had a really productive prep period coming into the season and we had some really amazing speed training opportunities, which doesn’t always happen,” he said. “Sometimes, it can be hard to find good conditions and good training opportunities

on the glaciers in Europe. Depending on how much snow is around in the preseason when we’re training in places like Nakiska and Panorama, [it can vary.] We got lucky this year and we had some really good training conditions. “I was feeling pretty good about the way I was skiing. Our entire group has been skiing really well in the entire last month of training, so we’ve all been pushing each other really hard.” Away from the slopes, Seger said his offseason was honed on bulking up and adding mass in the gym as he zeroes in on excelling in speed skiing. Seger’s main focus for the 2019-20 season will be doing the full World Cup speed tour. “That’s where my biggest goals are. I want to be in the top 30. I want to get into the top 30 on the World Cup start lists. That’s kind of where I need to be moving, that’s the next step for me,” he said, adding that he’ll race some NorAms when it fits into his schedule. Seger added that shifting away from technical races was a healthy, though challenging, move, as he loves competing in both disciplines. “My focus narrowed a little bit. I’m starting to get to the point where I need to be more realistic about what direction I’m going in instead of trying to focus on all events,” he said. “I’m clearly moving towards being a speed skier, but having said that, I still really care about GS. I still have World Cup hopes in GS as well.” Other Canadians in the Lake Louise super-G were: WMSC alum James Crawford (39th); Benjamin Thomsen (48th); Jeffrey Read (49th); and Dustin Cook (50th).

In the Nov. 30 downhill, Thomsen was the top Canadian in 30th, 1.97 seconds back of champion Thomas Dressen of Germany. Paris took second while Swiss skiers Carlo Janka and Beat Feuz tied for third. Other Canadians were: Read and Seger (tied for 46th), WMSC alum Cameron Alexander (48th) in his first World Cup start; and Crawford (57th). Meanwhile, the Canadian women’s team was in action in Killington, Vt. In the Dec. 1 slalom, Roni Remme hit the top 10 with a seventh-place finish, trailing Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States by 3.88 seconds. Slovakia’s Petra Vlhova and Sweden’s Anna Swenn Larsson completed the podium. In the Nov. 30 giant slalom, MarieMichele Gagnon was the lone Canadian to finish, taking 29th. Italians took the top two spots, with Marta Bassino topping Federica Brignone, while Shiffrin placed third. Full results are available online at www.fis-ski.com.

SECOND ANNUAL FUNDRAISER PLANNED Seger and the rest of Alpine Canada’s young guns will enjoy a fundraiser when they return to Whistler for the Christmas holiday. The second annual Aiming for the Podium event is slated for Dec. 27 at Buffalo Bills from 8 to 10 p.m. Red Chair is set to perform as well. Individual tickets are $40 and are available online at www.showpass.com/ aimingforthepodium2019. All proceeds will benefit the young World Cup and Europa Cup team members. n

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trying as well, as he was on a high dosage of painkillers for an extended period of time. “It’s a real thing, drug addiction. This was just a numbing agent so I could get through,” he said. “Three days, four days, I would keep the lights off and just eat food in bed and not be able to move. There’s some dark days. It’s not just about the surgery and that part. “The dark days really happen when you’re back from the hospital.” Osborne-Paradis plans to be back in Whistler helping the WMSC with a speed camp at the end of January. Later in the year, he hopes to be back in the start gate in Lake Louise, facing down the same slopes where this whole ordeal began. “It’s always hard to visualize something you’re not ready for, and that’s true for most things in life, but definitely in pushing the limits of your body and mind in these sports,” he said. “It’s nerve wracking at this time to sit on the sidelines and say, ‘How am I going to come back from this injury and how am I going to push my body to the limit?’ “Once the time’s been put in and the months of preparation have been done, I’m sure it’ll be the same as any other race.” n

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New rugby league team coming to town WHISTLER WOLVES SET TO DEBUT IN 2020

BY DAN FALLOON WHISTLER WILL BE getting a brandnew rugby team in the summer of 2020, with some strong leadership off the bat to boot. The Whistler Wolves will take the field next year with former Whistler resident Blake Stewart at the helm as president and coach. Stewart, now in Squamish, also heads up the Western Canada Rugby League squad, and comes to found the Whistler team from the North Vancouver-based Coastal Cougars. “A lot of people seem really keen to be involved,” Stewart said. “There are a few Canadians who aren’t really familiar with the game and said they want to play. “The game is known by some Kiwis and English people, but my goal is to have it so that the Canadians are involved.” During his time living in Whistler in the earlier part of the decade, Stewart had some involvement with the rugby league team at the time, the Sea to Sky Eagles. “I thought to myself, ever since I’ve

been away, ‘If I ever move back to Whistler, I want to get the team going again,’” he said. “It’s such a sporting community, and with the amount of ex-pats that know the game, it seems silly to me that there isn’t a team here. “I decided that’s it. I really want to do it and talked to a few of my friends. We’re trying to get people involved.” While the Sea to Sky Axemen are thriving, they play 15-player rugby union whereas the Wolves play rugby league, with 13 players a side. Rugby league, Stewart explained, has fewer rules than rugby union and can be quicker for newcomers to understand. “A lot of people describe it as ice hockey on a field,” Stewart said. “[There’s] the hits, there’s constant movement. “If Canadians have actually seen the game, they love it.” As well, given that the Wolves play in the summer and the Axemen play in the spring and fall, Stewart hopes some players will consider double duty. “We’re in very close quarters with the Axemen given that we’re trying to work together with [them],” noted Stewart,

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adding that Axemen founder Al Macaulay supported the Eagles during their tenure as well. “We aren’t a rival to them. We play different seasons. We’re looking to work with them.” Stewart explained that the squad will have a diversity of skill levels in its early going, as those new to the game are invited to come try it out, while some of the more experienced players have competed at a high level in countries such as Australia. Stewart hopes to ultimately have a roster of 25 players, with 20 of those dressing each game day. For those who join and decide they want

to go further in the sport, Stewart’s status with the Western Canadian team provides an immediate pathway. “If you play very well for Whistler, then you can play for B.C., then Western Canada, and from there, Canada,” he said. While the Wolves don’t have a home base locked down quite yet, Stewart said that since the team doesn’t start training until at least March, the team has some time to sort that out. For more information, check out www. facebook.com/WhistlerWolvesRL/. Keep an eye on the page for announcements of information nights in the new year. n

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BY DAN FALLOON CALGARY’S KAILEY ALLAN made an entrance on the FIL Youth ‘A’ World Cup season on Dec. 1. The 16-year-old came away with a win in the season-opening race at Igls, Austria, besting a pair of Germans, Jessica Degenhardt and Merle Frabel, to earn the victory. “It is awesome to win my first Youth A World Cup race,” Allan said in a release. “I was able to pull fast starts today and have two consistent runs. That combined with a strong support team cheering me on was the key today. I am excited to see what comes next.” Whistler’s Caitlin Nash, meanwhile, placed ninth. Also on Dec. 1, Nash and teammate Natalie Corless took a fifth-place finish in the first race of their Crystal Globe defence. The pair was 0.902 seconds off the pace set by Germans Luisa Romanenko and Pauline Patz. No Canadian men participated on that side of the docket. In the Nov. 30 contest, Nash was the top Canadian with a fifth-place finish in the women’s event, 0.608 seconds back of champion Degenhardt. Russia’s Diana

HEADING DOWN Pemberton’s Trinity Ellis took ninth in the FIL World Cup in Lake Placid. PHOTO COURTESY OF LUGE CANADA

Loginova held off Frabel for second. Corless took 12th while Allan was 29th. In the doubles race, Nash and Corless took sixth, 0.346 seconds off the pace set by Degenhardt and Jessica Schneider. Meanwhile, in World Cup action in Lake Placid, N.Y., Pemberton’s Trinity Ellis took a ninth-place finish in the women’s sprint contest, finishing 0.375 seconds back of winner Julia Taubitz of Germany. A pair of Americans defended their home track to hit the podium, as Summer Britcher and Emily Sweeney were back to back in second and

third, respectively. The only other Canadian in the race was Carolyn Maxwell in 13th. In the men’s race, Russia’s Roman Repilov topped American Tucker West and Austrian Jonas Mueller. No Canadians participated. As for the doubles contest, Canucks Tristan Walker and Justin Snith ended up in 10th, 0.453 seconds back of winners Andris Sics and Juris Sics of Latvia. A pair of German sleds, Toni Eggert and Sascha Benecken, and Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt, rounded out the podium.

In the full World Cup race, Maxwell was the top Canadian in the women’s race, placing 11th, 0.892 seconds back of Taubitz. Sweeney and Russia’s Viktoria Demchenko placed second and third, respectively. Ellis took 14th while Makenna Hodgson was 19th. In the men’s race, Whistler’s Reid Watts was the lone Canadian to qualify, placing 17th, 0.893 seconds back of champion Mueller. West and Italy’s Dominik Fischnaller were second and third, in order. Lastly, in the doubles race, Walker and Snith took a seventh-place showing, 0.988 seconds off of Eggert and Benecken’s time. Wendl and Arlt placed second, while Austrians Thomas Steu and Lorenz Koller wound up third. Full results are online at fil-luge.org.

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Merry gifting that keeps on giving THOUGHTFUL HOLIDAY “PRESENCE” WITH A WARM WHISTLER TOUCH IT’S THAT TIME of year again, folks, and I have to say, yikes! How did that happen so fast!? But take heart if, like me, you’re cramped for time, crimped for money and seriously believe in the genuine ever-green side of the holiday season, I’ve scoured around and come up with some great ideas for staying out of the malls and steering clear of Amazon’s too-E-Z retailing. As EcoWatch reminds us, we’re still buying way too much stuff, and even

BY GLENDA BARTOSH “green” consumerism is part of the problem, as in, does your bloke really need that new Hydro Flask, or will his old water bottle do fine? Bottom line is, if you hit the pause button for a minute and consider what it is you want to convey with your gift, rather than what you think you need to buy, you’re on the right track. For years now, I’ve been singing my annual “gifts that disappear” holiday theme song, spreading the word about thoughtful gifts that say “love” not “landfill.” Gifts your giftees can eat, drink and otherwise be

MOUNTAINS IN MY MIND Chili Thom painted this as a representation of his love for the years he spent living in and exploring the coastal mountains of B.C. He felt it was with this painting that he really refined his style, and used this piece as the basis for how he continued to paint snowy landscapes.

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merry with, and you get to give them with a full and happy conscience. Think great local treats from our great local grocery stores; edibles or incredibles like handmade soaps and lotions. Your own magical homemade potions, along with the recipe for making them. A load of firewood you chopped yourself (legally, of course!) and delivered with an anonymous note. Or the best gift of all, the gift of time, like offering to babysit for free, or clear a driveway of snow for someone who can’t. Building on those concepts, here’s a whole new theme: Gifts that give back exponentially, all of them very Whistler with their own unique angles. After all, that’s what the spirit of Christmas, and this special time of year, are all about.

GIVE IT AGAIN, SAM It’s official! Thrift is in again. After falling somewhat out of favour since the halcyon hippie days, has declared second-hand shopping totally “in” again. Fortunately, Whistler has some secondhand outlets perfect for your Christmas shopping. Two are operated by Whistler Community Services Society so all proceeds support 22 local services they run. At the Re-Use-It Centre on Nesters Road, you’ll find everything from kitchenware to cozy winter scarves and computers. They even sell used skis and boards. With some Whistler visitors figuring it’s cheaper to buy equipment for awhile and then take it to the centre when they’re done, you might find some super bargains. Choose carefully, wrap them beautifully, and who will know? At the WCSS Re-Build-It Centre in Function Junction, you’ll find all kinds of

household treasures, tools and building materials. How about a finely engraved wooden armchair for only $40? Or a handpainted sink featuring a golfer hitting the golf ball right down the drain ($20). Better and more sustainable yet, I bet someone you know would love an annual membership ($50 for an individual; $75 for a family) in the Re-Build-It Centre’s popular tool lending library. “There’s no limit on the number of memberships,” says Re-Build-It staffer, Shane Hutman, who nicely guided me through the inventory. “The more the merrier.” Members can borrow any tool for a week—everything from jig saws to hammer drills and tools to repair your bike or board. They’ve even got snow shovels. Plus the tool library website displays the full inventory so you know what’s in and what’s out.

CHILL WITH CHILI Chili Thom is a legend—a creative, bright spark well-loved at Whistler, and not just for his brilliant paintings and images. If you want to give a vibrant slice of Whistler magic, a Chili print is it. Unfortunately, Chili passed away far too young, but not before making arrangements so his artwork would continue to be available for people who appreciated his view of the natural world and local landscapes. His online studio, which family and friends still run, features his powerful paintings available as high-quality prints. Bonus: three new ones have just been released— Tantalus Range (seen from the west side of Whistler Mountain), A Cool Fifty (inspired by his friend Brett Carlson), and the lovely, optimistic Things are Looking Up.

All proceeds from Chili’s artworks go into a trust fund for his six-year-old daughter, Poppy Pepper, a budding artist herself.

REACH WIDE WITH YOUR GIFTS For gifts with a super-wide reach, check out UNICEF’s Survival Gifts program, where you can donate in the name of your giftee for warm winter clothing ($34), a writing and sketching pack ($16) or Plumpy’Nut bars for malnourished kids ($10). Or the excellent Kiva micro-loan program, where your recipients can re-lend their initial loans again and again to people in need. Both send acknowledgement cards to your giftees. For a long gift reach with a Whistler twist, there’s World Bicycle Relief, a great cause championed by longtime friends of Whistler, Bob Wyckham and Stan Greenfield, and Bicycles for Humanity, started years ago by Whistlerites Pat and Brenda Montani. Both programs deliver much-needed bikes around the world. Donations to great local causes, like WAG (Whistler Animal Shelter), Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, Sea to Sky Community Hospice or the local food bank all guarantee gifts will give, and give again, locally. If you still want to buy something new that will do some good, join the annual Mountain FM Westin Christmas Breakfast and Toy Drive on Dec. 5, 6 to 9 a.m., at the Westin Resort & Spa. Bring a new, unwrapped toy; non-perishable food item; or cash donation and enjoy a full-breakfast buffet in return. Glenda Bartosh is an award-winning journalist who likes to see less shopping, and more consideration. n

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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.

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Gentle Fit for Seniors 1-2p.m. PWR! Moves 1:15-2:15p.m. Can Active 2:30-3:30p.m

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Arts and crafts, games, outings and fun filled activities to keep your child entertained this Christmas Season. For children in Kindergarten to Grade Six at Myrtle Philip Community Centre.

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Cornucopia sees 7% bump in ticket sales ANNUAL FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL ALSO RAISED CLOSE TO $40K FOR THE LIBRARY

BY BRANDON BARRETT CORNUCOPIA, the annual food and drink festival, was envisioned as a way to shine a light on Whistler’s dining scene while driving visitation during a traditionally slow time of year. With close to 10,000 tickets sold in 2019, and seats at village restaurants tough to find during the festival’s 11-day run last month, it’s safe to say Cornucopia is achieving its intended goal. “I think it’s something that we can be proud of as a resort,” said Sue Eckersley, president of festival producer Watermark Communications. “It’s doing its job: it’s driving resort visits, it’s profiling the amazing culinary scene that Whistler has to offer, and it’s raising a great amount of money for local charities.” Eckersley attributed this year’s strong ticket sales, which rose seven per cent over 2018, to the addition of a handful of new events like the drag ball and culinary competition, Sashay, Fillet!, and the second year of Abstract, which saw an Andy Warhol-themed Factory party draw more than double the number of tickets compared to last year at the Audain Art Museum-hosted event. This was in addition to continued demand for the festival’s always-popular signature events, such as House Party, Crush and Night Market. “It’s actually been on a growth curve for seven, eight years now,” Eckersley said of the festival. “We had a couple years where the growth was only about two per cent, but largely, we’re still on a growth curve. We’re pretty excited about that.” Typically a strong draw for the Lower Mainland, Eckersley said Tourism Whistler amped up its marketing in the Seattle area in the lead-up to this year’s Cornucopia. “We primarily market in areas that make sense for our title sponsor, which Washington doesn’t because BlueShore doesn’t have branches there. But Tourism Whistler made a real effort on our behalf with their marketing dollars to expand the market in that area, so that’s great,” she added. Since its inception 24 years ago,

FOODIE FUROR Cornucopia, Whistler’s annual food and drink festival, has been on a steady growth path for the past several years. PHOTO BY TANNIS TOOHEY / COURTESY OF TOURISM WHISTLER

Cornucopia has evolved into one of the resort’s premier events, particularly for the relative lull of mid-November. Eckersley said the average festival guest stays in Whistler between three and four days, and isn’t afraid to spend money while they’re here. “Certainly the spending from guests, from Cornucopia, has borne out in the past to be quite significant in the resort, which is evidenced as well by the average room rate for the time period of Cornucopia. That has gone up significantly over the years,” she said. “I don’t think anyone would dispute that it’s a great economic driver for the resort, which is why Tourism Whistler built it and why it’s managed the way it is.” Part of the festival’s appeal lies in the diversity of programming it puts on, with events that often go beyond the norm and

typically lack the pretentious air of some similar culinary festivals. Among the 115 events on offer this year, there was everything from a Spice Girls tribute band to the aforementioned Sashay, Fillet!, a silent disco and a seminar on pairing wine with junk food. “Any festival producer will tell you that if you stagnate, you won’t continue to thrive,” Eckersley said. “One of our goals is to make sure we’re continually refreshing what is going on and also keeping our ear to the ground, figuring what other people are doing but also trying to be ahead of the trend, which I think we’ve done on several different factors.” With 147 volunteers, this year also marked the first time that Eckersley had to turn helping hands away. “We just had such a strong response to people coming out and volunteering and

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putting in so many days,” she noted. The festival also raised close to $40,000 for its charitable recipient, the Whistler Public Library, which was bolstered in part by a silent auction that went online for the first time in 2019. “We cannot thank the team at Watermark and the Friends of the Library enough for making this our most successful Cornucopia yet. It is an honour that we have been trusted with the Cornucopia brand as the charity recipient, and a wonderful opportunity to advocate for the library to locals and visitors,” said library director Elizabeth Tracy in an email, adding that the funds will support the library’s capital fund, “which will provide some of the furnishings and technology related to the ongoing phased space changes in the facility over the next few years.” n

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Pemberton Museum repatriates Lil’wat Nation items THE MOVE COMES AFTER CHIEF DEAN NELSON CALLED FOR CULTURAL ITEMS TO BE RETURNED LAST JANUARY

BY ALYSSA NOEL THE

PEMBERTON Museum is repatriating the Lil’wat Nation cultural items in its collection. Last January, Lil’wat Political Chief Dean Nelson issued a press release calling for anyone with the nation’s historical cultural possessions to return them, citing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People. Pique published a story about his request (“Bringing Culture Home,” May 5, 2019), and while the museum took note of the article, in a newsletter, they said they had been anticipating the request—not just from Lil’wat, but also from all the Stl’atl’imx Nation. “In the spirit of the original museum founders we recognize that the time has come for repatriation and we support the nation’s goal to have cultural belongings returned to the St’atl’imx Nation for families to identify with and to provide opportunities to embrace and celebrate their cultural history,” it reads. Currently, seven items have been returned, including stone pieces and baskets, Nelson says. But many more are set to come in the near future. “It’s amazing that there are some people wanting to do this, seeing the value in it,” he

BACK HOME Johnny Jones with the Lil’wat Nation’s Lands and Resources office poses with items repatriated from the Pemberton Museum.

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says. “It’s a very enlightening feeling.” Last summer, the museum received funding from Young Canada Works through the Canadian Museums Association (CMA) to hire a summer student to research all the Indigenous items in its collection, determine their origins, create condition reports, and post them on the museum website, said Niki Madigan, curator of the museum, in an email. “Lukas Joe was hired to complete this work in late June and researched over

Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC), assisted with that research, Madigan adds. “This is the beginning of the Pemberton Museum’s repatriation journey as there are still items of Lil’wat and other nations in the collection, but we are finally in a position to enable this,” she writes. Meanwhile, Jones has already brought some clan symbols back to the nation, Nelson says. “It’s been amazing,” he says. “It’s all happened really fast.”

“The museum supports Lil’wat Nation’s priority to reclaim their cultural artifacts and will continue to collaborate with the nation to provide opportunities for their stories to be told in their own voice on the site—however that comes to be.” - NIKI MADIGAN

25 items by mid-September,” she writes. “Jessica Hill (a PSS student) assisted me with the remainder through the fall and we completed research for 64 items in [the] collection. There was a request from the nation at the last regular meeting (Nov. 20) to repatriate the Lil’wat archaeological items and the board moved to do so.” In the meantime, they found seven items with no documentation that have since been identified as Lil’wat. Johnny Jones with the Lil’wat Lands and Resources office, and Allison Pascal from the

Now they’re working on designing spaces to display the objects on their territory. “T’szil [Learning Centre] building is designing some cabinets to house air-sensitive-type pieces … We want to have a display at the Ullus Centre too,” Nelson says. For its part, the museum will continue to share information about Lil’wat territory through permanent panels and labels and offer information about some of the artifacts. “The museum supports Lil’wat Nation’s priority to reclaim their cultural artifacts and will continue to collaborate

with the nation to provide opportunities for their stories to be told in their own voice on the site—however that comes to be,” Madigan writes. “We always direct visitors looking for more information to T’szil or the Lands and Resources department or the SLCC depending on the nature of the enquiry.” Recently, she completed a survey from the CMA in which she shared information about their repatriation efforts and asked whether the organization would consider funding to help other small museums with similar work. The CMA released a second survey to its members shortly after to find out “how museums engage with and represent Indigenous history, culture, and artefacts.” “Repatriation and how museums interact with Indigenous peoples has been a topic in the museum community this year and I expect we’ll see some more guidance and programs from Heritage Canada in the coming years,” Madigan writes. Nelson, meanwhile, remains optimistic that more items will be repatriated in the future. The Re-Use-It Centre has sent a note that they will be on the lookout for items and Curtis Collins, director of the Audain Art Museum, has also offered help through his contacts, Nelson says. “I’m very hopeful,” he says. “This is a major step.” To see the online database of Indigenous items at the Pemberton Museum visit pembertonmuseum.org/collections/objects/. If you have objects to repatriate to the Lil’wat Nation, email info@lilwat.ca or call 604-894-6115. n

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audainartmuseum.com/events Refresh Holiday Market Friday, December 6 4pm – 9pm Saturday, December 7 10am – 5pm ROM COM Andrew Dunbar (centre) stars in Fall Back Down, premiering at the Whistler Film Festival. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Shop clothing, art, ceramics, jewelry, housewares and more from 35 artists, makers and small shops, whilst exploring the current exhibition, Emily Carr: Fresh Seeing. Tickets purchased via refreshmarket.ca or at the door.

Punk-rock rom-com Fall Back Down premieres in Whistler

Refresh Market Admission Only Advance: $3 admission (online only) Door: $5

ANDREW DUNBAR, WFF STAR TO WATCH, STARS IN VANCOUVER-MADE FILM

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BY ALYSSA NOEL ANDREW DUNBAR has learned if you’re a clean-cut actor who wants to play a Black Bloc punk anarchist, you have to go out and make it happen. The Vancouver actor stars in Fall Back Down a “punk-rock rom-com” making its world premiere at the Whistler Film Festival on Dec. 5. “S.B. [Edwards, the film’s writer and director] saw some punk rock inside of me instead of a normal-looking suburban dad,” Dunbar says with a laugh. “You get pigeonholed into a type. I wouldn’t have gotten an audition for this role if I hadn’t met S.B. a long time ago and worked with her.” The film centres around Nick, Dunbar’s character, who was a dedicated activist with his girlfriend Lizzie by his side. But when she leaves without a word on a humanitarian trip to Nigeria, he falls into a depression and becomes complacent in every facet of his life. When he meets a young, uptight South Asian woman at his job at a garment factory, a spark is lit inside him again. One day, the pair witnesses a workplace murder that’s covered up as an accident and have to grapple with how to proceed. Just as they start to grow closer, Lizzie shows up, throwing Nick’s life into further disarray. “S.B. just did an interview a couple weeks ago and they were trying to remember another punk-rock love story where it was in this realm,” Dunbar says. “They didn’t

think of anything. They were saying this might be Canada’s first punk-rock rom-com love story. It is a romantic comedy, but it’s set in the punk rock activism world.” For her part, Edwards penned the script about a decade ago and shopped it around without much luck. When she and Dunbar (who has a laundry list of movie and TV credits to his name, including Dragged Across Concrete, Arrow, and Leprechaun: Origins) first met around three or four years ago, and the two began to brainstorm on three projects they hoped to create. Eventually, they got Telefilm funding for Fall Back Down, Dunbar stepped in as a producer, and, a decade after it was first conceived, the film is set to screen for an audience for the first time. “I’m a producer on it, so I’ve seen it 100 times, but a lot of the cast, it will be their first time,” he says. “It’s super exciting and nerve wracking and all that.” But Dunbar won’t only be in Whistler for the premiere; the festival has also named him one of their Stars to Watch. As part of that program, he and three other actors will receive professional development from casting directors, filmmakers, producers, and development executives throughout the festival. “It’s not totally my personality to be walking a red carpet, but it will be fun and get me talking to some other cool artists,” Dunbar says. “I looked up who had been there before, and it’s a cool club to be part of.” Catch Fall Back Down on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 8:30 p.m. or Friday, Dec. 6 and 3 p.m. For tickets or passes to the film festival, visit whistlerfilmfestival.com. n

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WFF: Best Week for Movie Geeks IT WAS WELL OVER 20 years ago when a brash, young filmmaker named Quentin Tarantino complained that he couldn’t understand why the American public would happily watch a 3.5-hour football game but scoff at a three-hour movie.

BY FEET BANKS Well times have changed (partially in thanks to Tarantino’s skill at forcing extended narratives on us—Kill Bill was 4:20 told in two parts, Django Unchained, 2:40, The Hateful Eight, 3:07) but the major paradigm shift was streaming—quality, episodic stories to binge on is a new drug that will lure viewers to their massive televisions for hours (days) at a time. Capitalizing on that, and Netflix’s seemingly bottomless pockets in their quest for Academy acceptance, Martin Scorsese’s

FEST FUN The Whistler Film Festival is back from Dec. 4 to 8.

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The Irishman is a 3.5-hour epic about the life of truck driver turned teamster/mob enforcer Frank Sheeran. Epic in scope and spanning multiple decades of its characters’ lives, The Irishman is evidence of what a masterful filmmaker can do with a good story and the finances/space to let the characters breath. An elegiac ode to old times, old talent, and real cinema, The Irishman is one of the year’s best. And you can watch it on the big screen this weekend thanks to the Whistler Film Festival (WFF). Celebrating its 19th year, the WFF has carved out a niche for showcasing Canadian talent as well as stories told by women, Indigenous peoples and other minorities, but director of programming Paul Gratton wanted to give us a chance to see this Scorsese masterpiece on the big screen so The Irishman plays at the Rainbow Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 5 at noon and Sunday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. The rise of streaming is probably the most revolutionary thing to happen to cinema since the advent of sound, and as more CGI superheroes and tent-pole franchises clog our theatre screens, smaller films get pushed out. Which makes events like the Whistler

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Film Festival that much more important. These kinds of thoughtful stories will always find homes online, but the joy of watching them with an audience on a silver screen will become increasingly rare. But not yet. The Whistler Film Fest has no shortage of incredible flicks to check out. Canadian icon (and WFF favourite) Bruce McDonald (Hard Core Logo, Pontypool) is back in town with Dreamland, a warped gang story involving an assassin, a trumpet player and what is being heralded as the most depraved and demented wedding scene ever. As his career has progressed, McDonald has grown more comfortable pushing audience (and narrative) expectations. You can tell he’s having fun with this one— dream logic, doubles, Gestapo and all. Come for the fun, stay for the madness. One of the best things about the WFF is the chance to see killer documentaries on a big screen. There is a solid slate of Mountain Culture flicks this year (including local photographer Reuben Krabbe’s short Nebula, a legit Heartof-Darkness-style quest for a near impossible intergalactic ski photo), but don’t discount offbeat hits like Nail in the Coffin: The Fall

and Rise of Vampiro about a Canadian thug who ends up with a hard-hitting Mexican wrestling career and a daughter to care for, or Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, an expansive look at a Canadian legend, an incredible band, and the importance of rocking and rolling through life. And because Whistler is just so Xtreme!, WFF closes out with a super-sweet looking double-bill of skateboard flicks—Grosso’s Love Letters and The Tony Alva Story. Grosso’s Love Letters is a skateboarding series produced by Vans but this episode is strictly Canadian, with Great White North icons like Sluggo and Joe Buffalo. The Tony Alva Story throws things back down to California to chronicle the life of a Dogtown legend often considered the godfather of modern-day skateboarding. With big name talking heads, sunny SoCal archival footage, and an extended interview with Alva himself, this one is the prefect flick to beat back these cold, dark winter days and build a stoke to shred, on one board or another. The WFF is screening 43 features and 43 shorts, two thirds of which are Canadian. Get out and see these stories while you can. n

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BY ASTA KOVANEN AS THE FIRST PERSON to complete the so-called “Triple Pole Challenge” (North Pole, South Pole, Everest summit) by foot, Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge is exceptionally well-suited to write about outdoor experiences. However, his book Walking: One Step At A Time strays from convention in the trope of adventure writing. While he touches upon both the beauty and difficulties encountered on his landmark expeditions, and mentions the preparation required for high-demand journeys, the actual act of walking—what it turns on, what it delivers—are the volume’s major focus. For example, we have meditations on the anatomy of a human foot or the personality of one’s gait and the shifting understanding of self when abilities end or change. Walking is discussed poetically, philosophically, and given a depth of respect not always granted this seemingly simple act. Beginning with the poignant juxtaposition of his grandmother losing her ability to walk at the same time his daughter takes her first stumbling steps, this imagery-rich, minimally worded book draws on memories of Kagge’s worldwide adventures to tap into the longstanding tradition of walking in literary and philosophical circles. He also shares thoughtful, pareddown conversations with a slew of

diverse experts—astronauts, shepherds, neurologists—about their lived experiences and projections into the future. Kagge’s stories are diverse, eclectic even, and yet somehow all connected. Whether discussing a physical slog through sewage in the underbelly of New York, a psychological walking away from one’s problems, or the evolution of humans into more abstract, mental beings as we leave our perambulatory history behind, all are reflections on how we build stories through experience and can grow our understanding of the world by moving more thoughtfully through our lives. (Kagge spent three years studying philosophy at Cambridge, and so while he casts the reference-net wide, he does so in a casual and humorous style that is the subdued Nordic way). It’s refreshing to have a subject looked at in such a diverse manner. This book is approachable, somehow light hearted, and can be read in a few sittings. Divided into short essays that often stand on their own, the smattering of graphs, images and random visuals give it an art-book feel, reinforced by an abundance of whitespace. Kagge’s previous work, Silence: In The Age of Noise, is similarly beautiful in both its writing and layout. In these days when anything besides hurrying through life presents as a radical gesture, Walking invites you to slow down, both while reading it and, perhaps, the next time you go for a stroll. n

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RIDING THE RAILS A BC Rail engine stops outside Tokum Corners on Alta Lake, 1973. GEORGE BENJAMIN COLLECTION

Tourists, trains, and the Cariboo Prospector BY HAILEY SCHMITKE A FEW WEEKS AGO, we wrote an article about the history of the Pacific Great Eastern (PGE) Railway. Today, we’d like to continue that journey, so to speak, and take a look at the history of the PGE passenger trains, which were invaluable to the history of tourism in the Whistler area. Many communities all along the PGE line were very optimistic about how the railway’s services would help expand infrastructure and encourage their communities to grow. As it turns out, they were right—once the rail line was operational, many towns saw significant population increase. The passenger trains were a definite asset for tourism in B.C. From the beginning, the railway was a quick, easy way for people to visit Alta Lake, which later became the booming Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW). The PGE started advertising travel options for campers, fishermen, and vacationers as early as 1915. In the early 1930s, a trip along the PGE line was advertised in newspapers as “the perfect vacation,” and by the end of the decade, the PGE had partnered with Union Steamships to provide tourists and travellers with special one-day excursion packages. One of the longest-running passenger services on the PGE line was named the Cariboo Prospector. The route was serviced by a dayliner that eventually took passengers all the way from Vancouver to Prince George once the rail line was complete. It boasted a fleet of the Budd Company’s self-propelled, diesel, multipleunit railcars—the first seven of which were bought brand-new in 1956. Those seven railcars cost the PGE $1.5 million, which equates to just over $14 million in today’s currency. At the time, the coaches were

state-of-the-art railcars, the largest of which seated 89 people and provided passengers with the luxury of air conditioning. In 2001, BC Rail introduced another passenger service called the Whistler Northwind. The new, luxury train ran a similar route as the Cariboo Prospector, and many people worried that the new train would prove to be too much competition for the older one. That concern proved to be unfounded. In the year that it ran, the Whistler Northwind only carried about 2,000 passengers, a small fraction of people travelling via BC Rail. Despite the praises of train enthusiasts worldwide, and the efforts of newspapers in B.C. to draw more attention to the beautiful, historic route, the high costs of running a railway caught up with BC Rail. After years of struggling to make ends meet, they were forced to shut down passenger services in 2002. The decision was met with a lot of backlash from communities along the rail line, which argued that they depended on the trains to bring tourists to their communities. In fact, the Cariboo Prospector served around 81,000 customers in 2001 alone, about 45,000 of which went to Whistler as their final destination. Protests were held in an attempt to convince BC Rail to reverse their decision, and Dan Stefanson, the director of the Northern BC Tourism Association at the time, was even quoted in a Houston, B.C. newspaper saying that cancelling the passenger services was “the worst tourism decision made in B.C.” Despite everything, though, the financial consequences of continuing to run the trains were too much. The beloved Cariboo Prospector made its last trip on Oct. 31, 2002. If you would like to learn more about trains in the Whistler Valley, come stop in at the Whistler Museum! You might be surprised what history you’ll uncover. n

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1 OPENING DAY Natural snowfall and open terrain may have been minimal when the mountain opened for the season on Thursday, Nov. 28, but thanks to Whistler Blackcomb’s snow making and operations teams’ hard work, skiers and riders were able to enjoy solid conditions during their first few laps of the season. PHOTO BY MEGAN LALONDE. 2 ULLR GALA From left to right, revellers Lisa Wilkinson, Chad Forcier, Aran Seaman and Jennifer Dunn danced the night away at Freestyle Whistler’s disco-viking-themed Ullr Gala on Saturday, Nov. 30—while simultaneously raising funds for the Gemini Freestyle Centre, of course. PHOTO SUBMITTED. 3 BRATZ BIZ Whistler’s youngest entrepreneurs brought their handmade goods— ranging from snacks and crafts to candles and bath salts—to the Westin Resort and Spa for the annual Bratz Biz market, held in conjunction with this year’s Arts Whistler Holiday Market. PHOTO BY JOERN ROHDE. 4 WHC FOUNDATION The Whistler Health Care Foundation (WHCF) Board of Directors pose for a photo during the WHCF’s Silver Anniversary Fundraiser and Dance Party, held at at the Bearfoot Bistro on Friday, Nov. 29. The event—which included a dinner reception, live music from the Hairfarmers, silent auction and more—raised approximately $123,000 to help meet Whistler’s urgent and greatest healthcare needs. PHOTO BY JOERN ROHDE. 5 SANTA SEASON Flynn and Paige Elliott met Santa and his elf at the Four Seasons on Friday, Nov. 29, during the Festival of Trees, an annual fundraiser for B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation. PHOTO SUBMITTED.

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ART PARTY State of the ART, historically hosted at the World Ski and Snowboard Festival, as pictured here, is moving to Creekside from Dec. 13 to Jan. 4.

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State of the ART returns—to Creekside ALSO IN ARTS NEWS: TREELINE AERIAL HOSTS TWO CHRISTMAS SHOWS

BY ALYSSA NOEL STATE OF THE ART is returning with a new date and venue. The popular art show historically ran as part of the World Ski and Snowboard Festival until Watermark Communications Inc. stepped down from organizing the annual event. Now, the company is partnering with Capital Zed, which is developing the Franz’s Trail retail complex in Creekside Village, to

“In conjunction with that as well we’re going to be running a public art contest,” Eckersley says. “We’re going to be giving out an award to build a public piece of art in the Creekside area.” Finally, the show will also include an opening night party on Dec. 13 and a closing party on Jan. 4. On top of that, a New Year’s Eve party is in the works. “It’s a multi-faceted event,” Eckersley says. “We’re really excited about executing it … Part of the impetus for making sure this event is great is that it has profiled local artists for so many years and has been a

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host the event in one of their spaces from Dec. 13 to Jan. 4, 2020. “We love State of the ART,” said Sue Eckersley, president of Watermark. “We proposed to the Capital Zed folks, ‘Hey why don’t we run State of the ART in one of your open spaces and run an opening party and a closing party?’” While it has been a tight turnaround, already 10 artists have submitted their work for consideration with more expected ahead of the Friday, Dec. 6 deadline. The show will take place from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. every day except for Dec. 13 when it will run from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. and Jan. 4 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. It will be closed on Dec. 25 and on Dec. 31 in preparation for a New Year’s Eve event. The show will take place in a building across from the shop Get the Goods.

place and a voice for the art community.” For more information visit stateoftheart.ca/.

CHRISTMAS AERIAL SILKS Treeline Aerial is set to host two unique Christmas shows on Friday, Dec. 13. The aerial silks group will perform their version of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas on Friday, Dec. 13 from 3 to 5 p.m. and again from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Hangar in Function Junction. Described as a “theatrical and creepy night of aerial performances,” all proceeds from the event will go towards upgrading their equipment. The ticket price is $25. For more information or tickets visit treelineaerialbc.com/. n

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Barbed Choir’s Holiday Singapalooza returns JOIN WHISTLER’S ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CHOIR ON DEC. 12 AT THE MAURY YOUNG ARTS CENTRE

BY ALYSSA NOEL JEANETTE BRUCE only has one rule for Barbed Choir’s Holiday Singapalooza. “I do not allow spectators,” she says. “You can’t come in and not sing. That’s the social contract you’re signing when you come … Everyone else is vulnerable and putting themselves out there, so you have to as well.” She adds with a laugh, “I think I do a good job communicating that in a nonabusive way.” That rule might sound strict, but it gets to the core of what choirs like Barbed Choir or Toronto’s Choir! Choir! Choir! are all about—coming together for the joy of singing for one night. The holidays, though, seem to be the one time of year people are comfortable singing their favourite Christmas tunes. Last year was the first year Barbed Choir—which gathers regularly at the

SING ALONG Barbed Choir (pictured here

singing at The Point Artist-Run Centre) will host a Holiday Singapalooza on Dec. 12 at the Maury Young Arts Centre. PHOTO BY DAVID BUZZARD

Whistler Public Library—hosted the holiday event at the Maury Young Arts Centre after being invited by Arts Whistler. “It was so fun and it went really well,” Bruce says. “We had 75 or 80 people, which was a great turnout, more than we’ve ever gotten for a single Barbed Choir event. And [there were] lots of people who had never been to a Barbed Choir before. Lots of visitors

Like last year, the first half of the event will be a warm-up of sorts, with the crowd singing Christmas favourites like “Winter Wonderland,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” and “Feliz Navidad.” Bruce and co-choir director Laura Nedelak chose the selections together, aiming for non-secular songs that have harmonies already built in. (Bruce adds that

“Any fear anybody would have about, ‘I don’t want anyone to hear me sing,’ you probably won’t! It’s amazing how much your voice will blend in with that size of crowd.” - JEANETTE BRUCE

and quite a mix of people.” Now, they’re set to do it all over again on Dec. 12 as part of the Arts Whistler Live! series. (The event is all-ages, but the bar will also be open.) “It’s amazing how much noise you can make with that many people,” Bruce says. “Any fear anybody would have about, ‘I don’t want anyone to hear me sing,’ you probably won’t! It’s amazing how much your voice will blend in with that size of crowd.”

those interested in singing more traditional Christmas carols should make note of the long-running community Christmas Eve Carol Service.) Then, the second half of the night, the group will tackle the Wham! song “Last Christmas.” “It’s going to be a lot different because [last year’s song] ‘Baby, Please Come Home’ was recorded in the [‘60s]. It’s got that old-

school R&B feel, whereas ‘Last Christmas’ is so ‘80s. It will be a different vibe, upping the cheese factor. I really like to lean into that,” Bruce says. While last year’s solid turnout doesn’t guarantee singers will show up, the holidays seem to go hand-in-hand with singing. “It’s probably a very deep nostalgia thing for a lot of people,” Bruce says. “There are lots of adults who probably haven’t sung in public since an elementary school Christmas concert. Or they don’t go to church, but they go on Christmas Eve with their families. There are lots of examples of people singing during the holidays who don’t sing the other 11 months of the year.” Singapalooza takes place on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maury Young Arts Centre. Entry is by donation to the food bank. “Non-perishable food items are great, but cash donations go further for the food bank,” Bruce says. “A $5 bill is more valuable to them than a can of soup. I would encourage people to bring cash donations.” And if you can’t make the Christmas singalong, Barbed Choir’s next session is Sunday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Whistler Public Library. n

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crafts. Snacks provided! This program is open to all ages, with activities particularly suited to toddlers. For more information or to register for an upcoming session, please contact: jenniferfitzgerald2@capilanou. ca or 604-986-1911 ext. 3510. > 10 am-noon > Whistler Public Library

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Need an expert opinion on your writing? The SFU Writer’s Studio offers free one-on-one, 45-minute consultations. Register at least one week prior to the consultation time required. For more information and to register, call the library at 604-935-8435. > 2, 3 & 4 pm > Whistler Public Library

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

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

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

LEAGUE NIGHT

Come show us your dart skills at our league night. > 9 pm > Tapley’s Pub

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Join half of the Combat Dolphins for an acoustic jams set... we are the appliance! > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

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GARFINKEL’S THURSDAYS WILL ROSS

Born and raised in Hamilton Ontario, Will has been making music since the age of 10. He is a multi instrumentalist live looping artist. He is currently based out of Squamish, B.C. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

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Liquid Lounge every Wednesday and Thursday Night. Tommys is lounging out and we invite you to do the same. Pull up a chair or hang out on our couches and enjoy the house tunes. > 8 pm > Tommys Whistler

This Family and Child Education Program is a great opportunity for parents, caregivers and children to learn new life skills through hands-on activities and

Whistler’s longest-running locals night! Every Thursday you can expect weekly giveaways and a mix of the hottest hip hop, tap, trap, and EDM. Dancing. 604-932-2323. > 9 pm-2 am > Garfinkel’s

THROWBACK THURSDAYS

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

THURSDAY NIGHT FUNK FEATURING DJ DAKOTA

REFRESH HOLIDAY MARKET

Refresh is pleased to host a holiday pop-up market at the Audain Art Museum in Whistler. Shop clothing, art, ceramics, jewelry, housewares and more from 35 artists, makers and small shops, whilst exploring the current exhibition, Emily Carr: Fresh Seeing as well as the Museums’s permanent collection of close to 200 works of British Columbia art. For more, visit eventbrite. ca/e/refresh-holiday-market-tickets-78130007957. > 4-9 pm > Audain Art Museum

WALK AND TALK SERIES, SPECIAL EXHIBITION

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WOMEN’S KARMA YOGA

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

SPORTS

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

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Recognized as “Canada’s coolest film fest,” “one of 10 amazing film festivals worth travelling to in North America,” and “one of the top seven film festivals in the world to attend,” WFF will draw film fans and filmmakers to Whistler to experience a selection of 90 fresh and innovative films from Canada and around the world. For tickets and the lineup visit whistlerfilmfestival.com.

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Drop in for weekly yoga classes led by an all-female team of Certified 200 Hour Yoga Instructors. Includes mat use and childminding. Contact us to join the team. Free. 604-962-8711. > 9-10 am > Whistler Women’s Centre

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Art Asylum is an opportunity to play with the arts to develop and appreciate your own creative process. Led by expressive arts practitioner Jill Dawson, you’ll experiment with a range of art-based activities to discover your unique, personal expression through judgement-free, creative play. No art experience required! Registration is now open. Email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca to claim a spot, max two per person! > 6-8 pm > Whistler Public Library

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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. > 9:30 am-noon > Whistler Public Library

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME

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

JUMMAH SALAH (FRIDAY PRAYER)

There will be a weekly “Jummah Salah” (Friday Prayer) held at the Maury Young Arts Centre Multi-Purpose Hall. It is open to all and everyone is welcome. 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

ADAM ROBERT THOMAS

Vancouver-based singer, guitarist and bassist, Adam Thomas, makes music that is a blend of jazz, soul, R&B, indie, folk, blues and pop. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

LIVE @ BLACK’S

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

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE FREEBY FRIDAYS

Featuring free live music from Caleb Mackenzie and free samples from the evening menu. Caleb will leave you speechless with his incredible guitar shredding paired with his amazing vocals. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

LIVE MUSIC

Solo artists perform every week, except on the first Friday of every month when they swap out for a full band. No cover, no lineups. > 6-9 pm > Whistler Brewing Company

LIVE MUSIC @ ALPINE CAFE

Enjoy local art and live music at Alpine Cafe. Home style dinners and delicious festive bevies. Free. > 7-9 pm > Alpine Cafe

CIROC FRIDAYS

Every Friday, take advantage of our table service features while our resident DJ plays smash hits guaranteed to get you dancing. > 9 pm-2 am > Garfinkel’s

Dance the night away to local live music. > 9:30 pm > Tapley’s Pub

ONGOING & DAILY ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

WHISTLER MUSEUM

Learn more about Whistler’s culture and history. Now open by donation. > Daily 11am-5pm, Thu until 9pm > Whistler Museum

FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS

Start the weekend off right with music by B.C.’s finest party DJs mixing the best in hip hop, rap, R&B and party anthems. Whistler’s most energetic dancefloor. > 9:30 pm > Moe Joe’s

FRIDAY NIGHT 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

THE CULTURAL CONNECTOR: A JOURNEY OF ADVENTURE AND DISCOVERY

Grab a Cultural Connector guide and explore Whistler’s world of culture. As you follow the Cultural Connector route, you’ll discover the stories that enrich Whistler’s culture, the venues that celebrate it and the milestones that we’ve achieved along the way. The pathway will lead you through beautiful surroundings and six cultural institutions: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, Whistler Museum, Whistler Public Library, Maury Young Arts Centre, Lost Lake PassivHaus, and Audain Art Museum. Free. > Ongoing > Maury Young Arts Centre

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GAMES CAFE

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

FIRE IT UP FRIDAY YOGA @ THE AUDAIN

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

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APRÈS JAMS

Dive head first into the weekend with Sounds of Stache’s DJ residency every Friday après. It’s going to be a really good time. For table reservations, book through our website. 604-962-2929. > 2:30-5:30 pm > Brickworks Public House

THE HAIRFARMERS

Voted Whistler’s best band every year since 2001, The Hairfarmers combine uncanny vocals with innovative guitar and percussion covering all your favourite songs—a Whistler must see! > 3-7 pm > Merlin’s Bar & Grill

Come down to Tommy’s Whistler and set the bar high for the weekend. DJ Dre Morel spinning pop, rock and hip hop beats all night long. For guest list and VIP reservations visit tommyswhistler.com. > 9 pm > Tommys Whistler

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

THE NORTH FACE FUTURELIGHT LAUNCH PARTY

The North Face brings you an all-out celebration of snow and revelry. Enjoy a screening of Defiance, presented by The North Face snowboarding team and dance the night away with Neon Steve and DJ Peacefrog. > 9 pm-2 am > Buffalo Bills

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Whistler Waldorf’s Winter Faire returns with holiday snacks and activities for the whole family, including candle dipping, natural crafts, puppet shows, and a visit to the cookie house. The event will take place at 7324 Kirkpatrick way in Spruce Grove. Free except food and activities. 604-932-1885. > 10 am-2 pm > Whistler Waldorf School

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

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BEN TRAIL

Ben Traill is an Irish singer/songwriter from the city of Derry. With styles including rock and soul, he is sure to get the whole bar up and singing! > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

REFRESH HOLIDAY MARKET > 10 am-5 pm > Audain Art Museum

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

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PIQUECAL be featuring an artist from their diverse collection of contemporary artists. > 4 pm > Whistler Contemporary Gallery

From top 40s to big hits of today and classic rock, the dance floor will be bumping! > 9 pm-2 am > Buffalo Bills

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COMMUNITY

KAL MOLLINSON MONTHLY BIRD WALK

Join the Whistler Naturalists on a bird walk from the foot of Lorimer Road (by the Catholic church) to Rainbow Park and back. This is a week before the Christmas Bird Count so gives us a chance to see what may be around then. All welcome, dress warm! Free. > 9-11 am > Foot of Lormier Road

Frontman of acclaimed Canadian indie band Sandcastle Theory, builds on-the-fly vocal and instrumental arrangements; mixing solo acoustic renditions of classic pub and college rock tunes with live loops and beats. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

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

FAMILY TOGETHER TIME

A parent-directed hour with board games, crafts and a story corner with felt puppets. A drop-in program for families of all ages. Free. > 3:30-4:30 pm > Whistler Public Library

WHISTLER YOUTH CENTRE DROP-IN

> 6-10 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre

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THE HAIRFARMERS

> 1 pm > Audain Art Museum

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

LIVE @ BLACK’S SINGING WITH THE BABIES

WALK AND TALK SERIES, PERMANENT COLLECTION

> 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

WEEKEND GETAWAYS

Whistler’s newest nightclub and lounge turns it up every Saturday night with VIP Tables and a party not to miss out on. For guest list and VIP reservations visit tommyswhistler.com. > 9 pm > Tommys Whistler

BROTHER TWANG

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

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

MCGREGOR-VERDEJO GUITAR AND FLUTE DUO

Adrian Verdejo on guitar and Mark McGregor on flute have delighted audiences all over B.C. with their virtuosity, energy and passion when they perform their exciting and innovative concerts spanning musical genres. Tickets available in advance at the Whistler Museum (cash only), online at whistlerchambermusic. ca or at the door. $20/Adult, $15/Youth under 35. 604-932-3665. > 5 pm > Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church

MUSIC

SUNDAZE WITH DJ NAT MOREL

Spend your Sundays in a heady daze. Head over for DJ Nat Morel’s Brickworks residency, Sundaze, every week for Après from 3 pm. 604-962-2929. > 3-6 pm > Brickworks Public House

SUNDAY SESSION SUPREME SATURDAY

Supreme Saturday features a rotation of Canada’s best DJs, playing alongside local talent. > 10 pm > Garfinkel’s

Featuring Brett Down. This young rising star is making his mark in the local Whistler music scene. By day he’s training hard to make the Olympic Biathlon team and by night he’s playing music to support road to the Olympics. > 4-7 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

Darragh will be kicking it off. There will be nothing neutral about these jams. RSVP for guest list and VIP reservation request please reach out to info@ tommyswhistler.com or visit www.tommyswhistler.com. > 8 pm > Tommys Whistler

LOCAL’S SUNDAY SESH

You are invited to party like a local at the local’s house party. Enter as a stranger, leave as a friend. > 9 pm > Tapley’s Pub

SOULFUL SUNDAYS

Soul Club Whistler spinning that funky soul soundtrack. > 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

THE SUNDAY GLOW PARTY

Moe Joe’s is transformed into a psychedelic, UV-infused rave cathedral, as Fidel Cashflow, Zapps and La Dooda cook up an aural feast of house and electro beats. Arrive early to beat the line. > 9 pm > Moe Joe’s

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

SUNDAY NIGHT THEORY

tyMetal’s diversified taste translates to deep cuts featuring classics and future gems, guaranteed to tweak your brain stem! No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

EVAN KENNEDY

Evan creates a unique live performance mixing in lesser-known album songs with the songs of today. > 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

LIVE MUSIC @ ALPINE CAFE

Enjoy local art and live music at Alpine Cafe. Homestyle dinners and delicious, festive bevies. Free Event > 7-9 pm > Alpine Cafe

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

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Don your best jersey and come cheer on your favourite team at Whistler’s premier sports bar. > Tapley’s Pub

> 5-7 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

JERRY’S DISCO

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

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Sip a hot beverage and enjoy live music, dancing, face painting, hula hooping, characters in costume, balloon twisting animals, arts and crafts, popcorn, cookies, doughnuts, juggling and games—all in the heart of the Village at Whistler Olympic Plaza. > 3-6 pm > Whistler Olympic Plaza

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Get your resume reviewed, learn about the local labour market, job search tips, and more. All services are free. For details, call 1-877-932-1611 or go to WhistlerESC.com. > 3-6 pm > Whistler Public Library

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IT’S YOUR TIME TO SHINE OPEN MIC & JAM

Open Mic night at Cranked Espresso Bar with host Jenna Mae. This is a super fun night for music lovers and artists of all levels. Always looking for new musicians, singers and poets to join. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

MOUNTAIN MONDAYS

Legendary Locals’ Night. Rotating DJs dropping bangers all night long. Ski and Swag giveaways every week presented by Foon Skis and Gibbons Après Lager. > 7 pm > Longhorn Saloon

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

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Schultz is an author, teacher, and life coach and has studied native traditions around the world. Her new book is a Toolbox for the Soul, full of wisdom for living your best life. Both healing and beautiful, this book is designed to be a gift of love to the world. Free. 604-938-3512. > 7-8 pm > Whistler Public Library

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A CRANKED WORD OF MOUTH

Open storytelling with host Robyn Forsyth. Writers, tellers, readers, poets, listeners, lovers of stories, come tell a tale or sit back and listen to others. > 5-8 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

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Mature Action Community’s Coffee/Brunch & Connect. This is for the 55+ community to get together and chat, enjoy coffee/tee, snacks and play cards and board games. > 10 am-noon > Cranked Espresso Bar

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MONDAY MIX MADNESS

He’s top of the food chain and he’ll sweep away the Monday pains. He’ll shock your brain, the one and only DJ Gainz. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

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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

NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S BINGO

Join us every Tuesday for a BINGO night like no other. These games will have you crying with laughter. > 8 pm > Tapley’s Pub

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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

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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Group run for intermediate runners and above. We offer two distance options,~6 km and ~10 km. Check our Facebook page (facebook.com/groups/werunwhistler) for weekly updates. Visit werunwhistler.com to plan your winter of running. #werunwhistler rain or shine! Headlamps are mandatory. Free. > 5:55 pm > Lululemon

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BOOK & CRAFT CLUB

Drop in for this casual session, where preschool-aged children will enjoy a short story and then use different media to create a fun craft. A great opportunity for parents to connect with other parents of young children! > 10:30-11:30 am > Whistler Public Library

COMMUNITY

INTERACT CLUB OF WHISTLER

Interact is a club for young people ages 12 to 18 who want to make a difference in their community. > 4-5 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre

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

CONOR FITZPATRICK

Belfast busker of the year Conor Fitzpatrick performs at Cranked. Conor plays a mixture of pop, folk, rock and sing-along classics. > 4:30-7:30 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

Build communication, public speaking, and leadership skills with Mountain Spirit Whistler Toastmasters. Everyone welcome. > 5:30-7 pm > Pan Pacific Mountain Side

Whistler’s funniest night of the week! Stache hosts outrageous rounds and hilarious tasks for a trivia night with a Whistler twist. $100 bar tab for winning team, spot prizes and so much more. Free. > 9-11 pm > Three Below

PARADISE AND FRIENDS DINO DINICOLO

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INDUSTRY NIGHT

Join us for a pool game, and wing eating competition starting at 8 pm, where the winners win a bar tab. Partygoers will also have a chance to win a K2 Snowboard or a Ride snowboard. > 8 pm > Buffalo Bills

An eclectic mix of styles and genres. Four musicians from four different places working together to create a series of uniquely formulated covers and originals blending together funk, soul and reggae. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

WILDIN’ OUT WEDNESDAYS FEATURING DJ GAINZ

He’s hot, he’s sicker than your average, Gainz comin’ through mixin’ tracks like a savage. No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

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Free Will Astrology WEEK OF DECEMBER 5 BY ROB BREZSNY

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In composing this oracle, I

have called on the unruly wisdom of Vivienne Westwood. She’s the fashion designer who incorporated the punk esthetic into mainstream styles. Here are four quotes by her that will be especially suitable for your use in the coming weeks. 1. “I disagree with everything I used to say.” 2. “The only possible effect one can have on the world is through unpopular ideas.” 3. “Intelligence is composed mostly of imagination, insight, and things that have nothing to do with reason.” 4. “I’m attracted to people who are really true to themselves and who are always trying to do something that makes their life more interesting.” TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “I’m drowning in the things I never told you.” Famous make-up artist Alexandra Joseph wrote that message to a companion with whom she had a complicated relationship. Are you experiencing a similar sensation, Taurus? If so, I invite you to do something about it! The coming weeks will be a good time to stop drowning. One option is to blurt out to your ally all the feelings and thoughts you’ve been withholding and hiding. A second option is to divulge just some of the feelings and thoughts you’ve been withholding and hiding—and then monitor the results of your partial revelation. A third option is to analyze why you’ve been withholding and hiding. Is it because your ally hasn’t been receptive, or because you’re afraid of being honest? Here’s what I suggest: Start with the third option, then move on to the second. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I’ve got some borderline sentimental poetry to offer you in this horoscope. It may be too mushy for a mentally crisp person like you. You may worry that I’ve fallen under the sway of sappy versions of love rather than the snappy versions I usually favour. But there is a method in my madness: I suspect you need an emotionally suggestive nudge to fully activate your urge to merge; you require a jolt of sweetness to inspire you to go in quest of the love mojo that’s potentially available to you in abundance. So please allow your heart to be moved by the following passage from poet Rabindranath Tagore: “My soul is alight with your infinitude of stars. Your world has broken upon me like a flood. The flowers of your garden blossom in my body.” CANCER (June 21-July 22): Try saying this, and notice how it feels: “For the next 17 days, I will make ingenious efforts to interpret my problems as interesting opportunities that offer me the chance to liberate myself from my suffering and transform myself into the person I aspire to become.” Now speak the following words and see what thoughts and sensations get triggered: “For the next 17 days, I will have fun imagining that my so-called flaws are signs of potential strengths and talents that I have not yet developed.” LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An interviewer asked singersongwriter Leonard Cohen if he needed to feel bothered and agitated in order to stimulate his creativity. Cohen said no. “When I get up in the morning,” he testified, “my real concern is to discover whether I’m in a state of grace.” Surprised, the interviewer asked, “What do you mean by a state of grace?” Cohen described it as a knack for balance that he called on to ride the chaos around him. He knew he couldn’t fix or banish the chaos—and it would be arrogant to try. His state of grace was more like skiing skillfully down a hill, gliding along the contours of unpredictable terrain. I’m telling you about Cohen’s definition, Leo, because I think that’s the state of grace you should cultivate right now. I bet it will stimulate your creativity in ways that surprise and delight you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Poet Juan Felipe Herrera praises the value of making regular efforts to detox our cluttered minds. He says that one of the best methods for accomplishing this cleansing is to daydream. You give yourself permission to indulge in uncensored, unabashed fantasies. You feel no

inhibition about envisioning scenes that you may or may not ever carry out in real life. You understand that this free-form play of images is a healing joy, a gift you give yourself. It’s a crafty strategy to make sure you’re not hiding any secrets from yourself. Now is a favourable time to practice this art, Virgo. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In accordance with current astrological omens, here’s your meditation, as articulated by the blogger named Riverselkie: “Let your life be guided by the things that produce the purest secret happiness, with no thought to what that may look like from the outside. Feed the absurd whims of your soul and create with no audience in mind but yourself. What is poignant to you is what others will be moved by, too. Embrace what you love about yourself and the right people will come.” SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “I swear I became a saint from waiting,” wrote Scorpio poet Odysseus Elytis in his poem “Three Times the Truth.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, you may be in a similar situation. And you’ll be wise to welcome the break in the action and abide calmly in the motionless lull. You’ll experiment with the hypothesis that temporary postponement is best not just for you, but for all concerned. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “My greatest asset is that I am constantly changing,” says Sagittarian actress and activist Jane Fonda. This description may not always be applicable to you, but I think it should be during the coming weeks. You’re primed to thrive on a robust commitment to self-transformation. As you proceed in your holy task, keep in mind this other advice from Fonda. 1. “One part of wisdom is knowing what you don’t need anymore and letting it go.” 2. “It is never too late to master your weaknesses.” 3. “If you allow yourself, you can become stronger in the very places that you’ve been broken.” 4. “The challenge is not to be perfect. It’s to be whole.” P.S. And what does it mean to be whole? Be respectful toward all your multiple facets, and welcome them into the conversation you have about how to live. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can’t escape your past completely. You can’t loosen its hold on you so thoroughly that it will forever allow you to move with limitless freedom into the future. But you definitely have the power to release yourself from at least a part of your past’s grip. And the coming weeks will be an excellent time to do just that: to pay off a portion of your karmic debt and shed worn-out emotional baggage. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian playwright August Strindberg didn’t have much interest in people who “regurgitate what they have learned from books.” He was bored by stories that have been told over and over again; was impatient with propaganda disguised as information and by sentimental platitudes masquerading as sage insights. He craved to hear about the unprecedented secrets of each person’s life: the things they know and feel that no one else knows and feels. He was a student of “the natural history of the human heart.” I bring Strindberg’s perspective to your attention, my dear one-of-a-kind Aquarius, because now is a perfect time for you to fully embody it. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “It’s no fun being in love with a shadow,” wrote Piscean poet Edna St. Vincent Millay. And yet she indulged profusely in that no-fun activity, and even capitalized on it to create a number of decent, if morose, poems. But in alignment with your astrological omens, Pisces, I’m going to encourage you to fall out of love with shadows. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to channel your passions into solid realities: to focus your ardor and adoration on earthly pleasures and practical concerns and imperfect but interesting people. Homework: Evil is boring. Rousing fear is a hackneyed shtick. More: https://bit.ly/EvilisBoring

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Pemberton Arts Council - Connect with other artists, writers, artisans, musicians & help make Pemberton a vibrant arts community. Call 604-452-0123 or visit www. pembertonartscouncil.com

Whistler Adaptive Sports Program Provides sports & recreation experiences for people with disabilities. Chelsey Walker at 604-905-4493 or info@whistleradaptive. com

Pemberton Writers - Meet with other writers to review and critique monthly. Opportunities for writing in a comfortable and creative setting. Email crowley7@telus. net Sea to Sky Singers - Invites new & former members to join us for an exciting new term, the spring & fall terms culminate with a concert. Choir meets Tues, 7-9pm at Squamish Academy of Music, 2nd Ave. Veronica seatoskysingers@gmail.com or 604-892-7819 www.seatoskysingers.net Whistler Singers Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7 to 9pm at Myrtle Philip School in the Toad Hall room. Everyone is welcome! Inquiries can be sent to whistlersingers@gmail.com For more info, visit: https://www.facebook.com/whistlersingers/

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Donate Used Clothing & Household Goods- To be distributed to local charities by Sharon 604-894-6656 for pick up. Playground Builders: Creating Play Building Hope - Playground Builders is a registered charity that builds playgrounds for children in war-torn areas. Learn more, volunteer or donate at www. playgroundbuilders.org

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Sea to Sky Community Services - running dozens of programs in Whistler to help people through times of crisis and with everyday challenges. www.sscs.ca 1-877892-2022 admin@sscs.ca

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Stewardship Pemberton Society and the One Mile Lake Nature Centre- Connecting community, nature and people through education, cooperation, and community involvement. www.stewardshippemberton. com

Learn social media for business Scheduling and content marketing SEO and SEM Email marketing Analytics and measurement On completion students will receive a WAS Course Certification and Hootsuite Certification.

Whistler Health Care Foundation raises funds for improving health care resources and services. New board members welcomed. Contact us at info@ whistlerhealthcarefoundation.org or call Karen at 604-906-1435.

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Women's Karma Yoga - Thursdays, 9-10, ongoing by donation and childminding provided. Whistler Women's Centre: 1519 Spring Creek Drive. Drop-in for weekly yoga classes led by an all female team of certified yoga instructors. All women, all ability levels welcome. hswc.ca | 604-962-8711

YOUTH ACTIVITIES 1st Whistler Scout Group - outdoor & adventure program for girls and boys aged 5-17. Times and locations vary. More info: http://1stwhistlerscoutgroup. webs.com. Contact scoutsatwhistler @gmail.com or 604-966-4050.

Whistler Children's Chorus Rehearsal Tuesdays at MILLENNIUM PLACE (4 - 5:30 pm) contact whistlerchorus@gmail.com

Whistler/Pemberton Girl Guides Adventures for Girls age 5 & up. Sparks & Brownies (Gr K,1,2,3) Guides (Gr 4,5,6) Volunteers always welcome. coastmountaingirlguides@gmail.com

Alpine Club of Canada Whistler Section - Outdoor club focused on ski/split board touring, hiking, mountaineering and skills training. More info: accwhistler.ca For meetings, trips and events: accwhistler. ca/Events.html

Knitty Gritty Knit Night- Held every Tues 6-8pm. Free evening open to everyone with a love for knitting/crocheting. Beginners welcome. For location and further details email knittygrittywhistler@gmail.com or find us on facebook.

Pemberton Valley Trails AssociationMeets the second Wed of each month. 7pm at the Pemberton Recreation Centre. Call 604-698-6158 Sea to Sky RC Flyers - Model Aeronautics Association of Canada Club active in the Sea to Sky Region flying model airplanes, helicopters and multi-rotors. Contact S2SRCFLY@telus.net

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Griffin Squadron Squamish Air CadetsOpen to youth 12-18yrs at Don Ross Secondary School on Tues at 6:30pm.

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Whistler Youth Centre - Drop - in: Fridays 3:30 - 11 PM & Saturdays 6 - 10 PM for ages 13 - 18. Located downstairs in the Maury Young Arts Centre (formerly Millenium Place). We offer: a Ping pong table, Pool table, Skateboard mini ramp w. skateboards and helmets to borrow, Free Wi-Fi, Xbox One, PS3 & PS4, Guitars, Board games, Projector and widescreen TV's. Facebook THEYC Crew, www.whistleryouthcentre. com or call 604-935-8187.

Duplicate Bridge Club- Whistler Racquet Club reconvenes in late fall. The club meets every week and visitors are welcome. For partner, please call Gill at 640-932-5791.

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Whistler Martial Arts offers - Kishindo Karate for kids age 4 and up, Capoeira and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids and adults. Also Kickboxing, Judo, Yoga and Bellyfit for adults. Call Cole 932-2226

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Mountain Spirit Toastmasters- Builds communication, public speaking, and leadership skills . Wednesdays at the Pan Pacific Mountainside - Singing Pass Room, 5:30-7pm. Email contact - 8376@ toastmastersclubs.org www.whistler. toastmastersclubs.org

Pemberton Women's Institute - Meets the third Mon of each month in the activity room at St. David's United Church at 7:30pm. New members welcome. Linda Ronayne at 604-894-6580

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LEISURE GROUPS Rotary Club of Whistler - Meets Tuesdays AM & PM www.whistler-rotary.org

Rotary Club of Whistler Millennium Meets every Thurs at 12:15pm at Pan Pacific Mountainside. 604-932-7782

ResortQuest Whistler is currently hiring:

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Shades of Grey Painters Meet on Thursdays from 1-00 - 4:00 pm @ the Amenities building, Pioneer Junction, Vine Road, Pemberton. We are like-minded 50+ acrylic painters who get together to paint and learn from one another. No Fee.

Whistler Reads - Meets to discuss a new book every eight weeks. Go to bookbuffet. com & click on Whistler Reads for the latest book/event. Paula at 604-907-2804 or wr@ bookbuffet.com

Whistler Valley Quilters Guild - Meets most 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from September through May. Visitors interested in Quilts and other Fibre Arts are more than welcome to join us. Experience not a requirement. For location and topics of upcoming meetings email: whistlerquiltguild@gmail.com , visit www.whistlerquilters.com or look us up in the Arts Whistler calendar under What's On.

COMMUNITY CENTRES email your resume and expression of interest to: careers@nitalakelodge.com

Maury Young Arts Centre - Whistler's community centre for arts, culture & inspiration. Performance theatre, art gallery, daycare, youth centre, meditation room, meeting facilities. www.artswhistler.com or 604-935-8410

Pemberton & District Community Centre - Located at 7390 Cottonwood St. Fitness Centre, facility rentals, spray park, playground, children, youth, adult & seniors programs. For more info 604-894-2340 or pemrecinfo@slrd.bc.ca

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MUSEUMS Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Explore First Nations Art Galleries, and Interactive Exhibits. Gift Shop & Cafe are in our admission free area. Open Tuesday'sSunday's per week. 10am-5p.m..

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PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING Whistler Breakfast Club Meets monthly at 6:45-8:30am at Whistler Chamber office. Offering a chance for business owners to meet and "speed network" with other business owners to build their circle of contacts and collaborators in the Sea 2 Sky Corridor. Learn more at facebook.com/ whistlerbreakfastclub

We are currently hiring Full Time Sales Representatives with personality! Please stop by our Whistler Village location with your resume to fill out an application and say Hi to Michelle or Tina.

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Whistler Museum & Archives Society Explore interactive exhibits, listen to local stories & discover Whistler's journey. Open daily 11am-5pm, 4333 Main St. www. whistlermuseum.org or 604-932-2019

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FOR SENIORS Activate & Connect - Come join us Thursday mornings 9:30am to 11:00am at Whistler Community Services for a weekly drop in program for seniors 50+. Everyone welcome, in partnership with Mature Action Community. www.mywcss.org

Mature Action Community (MAC) - Represents seniors in Whistler and welcomes new members. MAC meets for fun and interaction with local seniors and those just visiting on Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Whistler Community Services Community Room for Activate and Connect. Come join us for coffee and socializing while engaging in fun activities. Check us out at www.whistlermac. org or view our schedule on Facebook Whistler Mature Action Community Group page.

Outreach Services - Free confidential support for adults dealing with the challenges of social wellness. Please call our office at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker.

Pemberton Men's Shed - Weekly social meetings WED. 11-2 in the Seniors/youth Rec. bldg. beside library. Social meeting with BYO Bag lunch, card games and pool/ snooker. Help out in YOUR community, operating the Pemberton Tool Library.

Senior Citizen Organizations - Is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Ernie Bayer 604576-9734 or ecbayer2@gmail.com

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY Earthsave Whistler - Providing info & support to people who are interested in making healthier, greener, more peaceful food choices. earthsavewhistler.com

Healthy Home, Healthy Planet - Expert in green cleaning offers tricks, info & advice on the best way to green clean your home or work space! Call France 604-698-7479. Free private presentation on request. www. healthylivingwhistler.com

Re-Build-It Centre - Daily 10:00am to 5:00pm. Accepting donations of furniture, quality used building supplies & new items. Deliveries and pickups available for $35. Call 604.932.1125, www.mywcss.org, rebuildit@ mywss.org

Regional Recycling - Recycle beverage containers (full deposit paid) electronics, appliances, batteries, Lightbulbs, drop-off times are 9am-5pm on Nesters Rd. Pick up service 604-932-3733

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Be a part of our dynamic team at one of Whistler’s busiest spots! At The High Mountain Brewing Company, Whistler Brewhouse, we take pride in our product and service - From the busy patio to the cozy two-sided fireplace, from our exceptional pizzas to our hand-crafted beer. We are currently looking for

Dishwashers Line Cooks Prep Cooks to share our vision. Experienced Servers who are passionate about food and beer and excel at service and customer service. We offer comprehensive benefits packages after a probationary period, as well as competitive wages. Please come by with your resume or apply via email to adam@mjg.ca

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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.

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PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING Women of Whistler - Group that provides opportunities for Whistler businesswomen to network, gain knowledge & share ideas in a friendly, relaxed environment. Learn more at www.womenofwhistler.com

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Now Hiring MASSAGE THERAPIST (RMT) BODY-WORKERS ( Training Available) NAIL/BEAUTY TECHNICIANS Extended Health Benefits if working 20+ hours per week Located in Glacier Lodge Whistler and Downtown Squamish Apply to clientcare@vrossiswellness.ca

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Lead a team of seasonal farm workers performing all aspects of farm work. The farm Lead Hand will be involved in all aspects of the farm. The ideal candidate is hard working, not afraid of the weather and likes to ﬁx stuﬀ. Responsibili�es include: • sowing, tending and harves�ng crops • tend to farm animals • perform general maintenance on the farm including farm vehicles, tools & equipment • maintain crop records • other farm related tasks as required Report to owners of the farm Please reply to info@northarmfarm.com

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The Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE) Whistler's Natural Voice since 1989. Regular events, project and volunteer opportunities. www.awarewhistler.org info@awarewhistler.org

The Mountain Village Social Gathering Join us at one of our regular social gatherings on the last Wednesday of every month. There is a group of us at The Mountain Village who are forming a sustainable, multi generational neighbourhood based on the co housing model. WHAT IF... Housing wasn't just a place to live, but rather, a way of life? To find out more, visit our Facebook page @themountainvillage or go to our website www.themountainvillage.ca

FAMILY RESOURCES Baby/Child Health Clinics - Free routine immunizations & newly licensed vaccines for purchase, growth & development assessments & plenty of age appropriate resources avail. By appointment 604-9323202

Camp Fund - Provides financial 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

Discover new opportunities and embark on a career in Hospitality with Pan Pacific Whistler To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to careers.ppwhi@panpacific.com

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WE’RE LOOKING TO EXPAND OUR DYNAMIC TEAM Sales Manager - This is an exciting opportunity to establish a new image for one of Whistler's original village hotels. The right person will be experienced in the Whistler accommodation sales market and have existing knowledge of what is takes to bring guests here. As well, the ability to establish strong relationships with sales teams within Whistler and with our distribution channels. Reservations and Sales Coordinator - Part time experienced vacation consultant and administration position available. Experience with accommodation reservations and hotel operations essential and understanding of groups sales and OTA's and asset. Now also Hiring Front Desk Agents Reply by email to cheryl@whistlerreception.com www.whistlerreception.com

KidsArt - Provides financial assistance to enable children of financially restricted families to participate in arts and culture education. Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker. www. mywcss.org.

Kids on the Move - Provides financial assistance to enable children of financially restricted families to participate in sport programs. Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker. www. mywcss.org.

Outreach Services - Free confidential support for adults and families experiencing challenges with mental health, food insecurity, housing insecurity, substance use, misuse or addiction, employment, eating disorders, violence in relationships, roommate conflict or homesickness. Contact our office at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker or visit www. mywcss.org.

Pemberton Parent Infant Drop-In Facilitated by Capri Mohammed, Public Health Nurse. Every Mon 11am-12:30pm at Pemberton Public Library.

Pemberton Strong Start Family Drop-InA play group for you and your under-5 child. Signal Hill Elementary, Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri, 9am-12pm. Thurs only 12pm-3pm. Call 604894-6101 / 604-966- 8857

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SOCIAL SERVICES Access to Justice - Need legal advice but are financially restricted? Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 to find out more or visit www. mywcss.org.

Counselling Assistance Available - WCSS subsidizes access to a private counselor for $35-$50/hr depending on financial need. Contact an outreach team member at 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.

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

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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.

FABRICATOR/ERECTOR Please forward your resume to contactus@wideopenwelding.com

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.

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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

Whistlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only dedicated wedding magazine. 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

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Whistler Adventure School (WAS), located in Whistler, BC, Canada is hiring an

OPERATIONS & ADMIN COORDINATOR Flexible work schedule and good remuneration for the right candidate Based in Whistler, BC, Canada, Whistler Adventure School is hiring an Operations & Admin Coordinator. This position is part-time (20 hours/week) with a flexible work schedule and possibility of full-time. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing WAS programs to administer and support enrollment in WAS programs. Activities of the work include, but are not limited to, any/all of the following: • Maintains inventory of WAS facility and program needs • Assisting in Marketing/Agent support-Working with the WAS sales and marketing team to ensure agents are supported with marketing materials and assisting in student conversion (from inquiry to course enrollment) • Course/Faculty setup-ensuring course materials/supplies/equipment is ordered and ready. • Oversees and coordinates Cooperative Education (Program “Coops”) • Registration and support of students for program and course enrollment. • Responds to and directs inquiries via all forms of communication including Social Media, working closely with sales and marketing team. • Financial updating of WAS student and agency transactions • Organizing, hosting and attending events at the WAS facility or elsewhere for the students, faculty, agents, community, perspective students and press

Do you want to share in something special this winter? If challenge & fun at work is what you desire, come see us today!

Cooks Hosts Expeditors Barbacks Setters Shift Managers Join us! Go to www.earlswantsyou.com and apply through our site. We will be in touch soon!

• Regular meetings/visits with students, sales and marketing team and/or Agents • Assists in IT duties such as updating software (MAC) on school computers. • Other duties as assigned Requirements:

Please submit a letter of interest, a resume, and three professional references by email to: admin@whistlermountainadventureschool.com fax to 604 962 2219. Email is preferred. No phone calls please. Closing Date Dec. 15th, 2019 Only those selected for interviews will be contacted

Evening hours • Part Time / Full Time Competitive Wages Spirit Pass and other nice benefits Email your resume to tandooriwhistler2@yahoo.ca, apply online at tandooriwhistler.com or visit us any time between 12:00-3 pm Or 5-9 pm

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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 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

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Whistler for the Disabled - Provides info for people with disabilities on what to do & where to go. Visit www. whistlerforthedisabled.com

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

A business, marketing or communications related degree and fluency in spoken and written English is required, additional languages a plus. Strong organizational and administrative skills, effective time-management and an outgoing personality are an asset.

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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

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Is hiring (FULL TIME) DISHWASHERS COOKS PORTER Wages are very competitive (based on experience), great perks and benefits. Come join the best team in Whistler! Interested applicants please email your resume to or contact Samantha at skeenan-naf@Crystal-Lodge.com

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 Birth, Baby and Beyond - Join a registered counsellor and meet other moms with the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences in a safe, welcoming and nonjudgmental setting. Call 604.932.0113 for more information or visit www.mywcss.org. Concussion Support Group - WCSS is offering a recurring 8 week program to support people living with persistent postconcussion symptoms. Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 and speak with an outreach worker about upcoming sessions or visit www.mywcss.org. Epilepsy Support Group- For individuals & families seeking guidance or support. Contact eswhistler@gmail.com

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Immigrant Peer Educators - Immigrants providing support and information for those who may be experiencing challenges adjusting to a new culture. 604-388-5511 info@whistlermulticulturalnetwork.com

Whistler Alcoholics Anonymous: 12-step support group for men and women who want to stop drinking or are recovering from alcoholism. Meetings are held at 7 pm Mondays (women's only), 8 pm (open meetings) Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays; Whistler Medical Center, 4380 Lorimer Road, 2nd Floor multiple purpose room; 604-905-5489, https://www. bcyukonaa.org

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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Incentive Bonus Ask about accommodation.

and Spirit Pass Financing Available

For seasonal full time roles Check our website for seasonal opportunities at our 3 venues Visit our website to view current postings and to apply: www.whistlersportlegacies.com/careers

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Staff Housing Available! Competitive Wage + Benefits Package Our outstanding team is looking to add individuals with a variety of skill sets and experience. Friendly, hardworking candidates are invited to apply.

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Expeditor / Food Runner Experienced Server (Bar Oso)

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

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We offer competitive wages, a unique environment, seasonal bonuses, staff discounts and benefits.

SMART Recovery Whistler (SelfManagement and Recovery Training) A Cognitive-Behavioural group for individuals with substance abuse con-cerns. Drop-in: Registration is not necessary. Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm Whistler Health Centre (2nd floor-group room)

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss - Facilitated by a registered counsellor, this program is designed for couples and individuals who have experienced loss of a child, either before or after birth. Please call WCSS at 604.932.0113 and speak to an outreach worker for more information or visit www. mywcss.org.

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Diamond Resorts Canada Ltd., Ucluelet, BC

Line Cook (1-2 years experience)

Full Time Housekeeping Supervisor $25.00 per hour

Dishwasher

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Whistler Church- Join us for worship and fellowship around Jesus. Sunday 10 am at Myrtle Philip Community School, 6195 Lorimer Rd. Nursery, Sunday School to gr. 6, Youth gr. 7 and up. Call Pastor Jon 604-7983861 / Kelvin 204-249-0700 or www.whistlerchurch.ca

• Extensive beneﬁts package which may include wellness allowance, disability coverage, travel insurance and extended health and dental.

*eligibility and conditions based on DRCL policies and practices set out in general terms and conditions of employment.

• Potential housing may be available. • Discounted employee rates at any Diamond Resort International resort.

Please email your resume & cover letter to careers@araxi.com or present in person at Araxi between 3-5 pm daily.

We offer year-round full and part-time hours, gratuities, potential for future growth within the company, and an employee discount at all Toptable restaurants.

Email your resume with the position you wish to apply for to: embarc_hr@diamondresorts.com

FUR & FEATHERS Get Bear Smart Society - Learn more about coexisting with bears. To report a conflict, garbage or attractant issue call 604-905-BEAR (2327) www.bearsmart.com Pemberton Wildlife Association Advocates for the conservation of fish, wildlife & wilderness recreation. Also offering target shooting & archery facilities. www.pembertonwildlifeassociation.com WAG - Whistler Animals Galore - A shelter for lost, unwanted, and homeless cats and dogs. Let us help you find your purrfect match...adopt a shelter animal! For more info 604-9358364 www.whistlerwag.com

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Dogs and pick-up trucks don’t mix! Dogs who are riding in the backs of pickup trucks may look like they’re having fun, but they are not safe. When you transport your dog in the open bed of your pickup, you endanger both your dog and other motorists. Even with a restraint your dog may be seriously injured or killed riding in the back of a pickup. Why risk your dog’s life? Put him in the cab with you in a travel crate, or if you have an extended cab, have your pet ride in the back portion of the cab where he will be away from the front windshield.

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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SnowPeaks Cleaning Services is seeking individuals for Housekeeping positions. Multi languages an asset. Full/Part time. Also require Part -time Head Supervisor Wages negotiable depending upon experience. Transportation provided from Squamish to Whistler. Please call: 604-905-9182 or email: avtar_rai@hotmail.com

Please email your resume & cover letter to careers@ilcaminetto.ca

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JT Heavy Equipment Repair Ltd. Heavy Equipment Mechanic Accepting resumes for an experienced Red Seal Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic.

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Currently seeking a Bar Manager to curate, develop, oversee and manage the bar program at Il Caminetto.

Full & Part-Time Drivers

Required Skills and Experience: • Class 2 (w/ Air Brake) License Preferred • Class 4 Unrestricted License accepted (if willing to upgrade) • Training for Class 2 License upgrade available for selected candidates

Kitchen Positions The Pony Restaurant in Pemberton is hiringLine cooks: Must have 2+ years experience in a similar role and feel comfortable cooking a variety of foods offered on our menu-Pizza, salads, plating desserts, ect. Sous Chef: 5+ years experience in a similar role. Have good knowledge of running the kitchen line, strong on grill, pans and contributing to daily specials. Dishwashers:F/t p/t available All positions have competitive wages, bi-weekly tip outs, and staff discounts. Email: events@thepony.ca

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Come Grow Sport with us at our Whistler Olympic Legacy Venues Whistler Athletes’ Centre (High Performance Training and Accommodation) Coordinator, Payroll & Benefits (For all venues & is a maternity leave)

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The Village of Lions Bay is a small, compact community located on the scenic coast of Howe Sound, ten minutes north of West Vancouver and twenty minutes south of Squamish. We are looking for someone with drive and determination to contribute to and help grow the capacity of our dedicated team. This is an exciting, full-time administrative opportunity for a person with solid municipal experience who wishes to advance his or her career in municipal government. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Municipal Coordinator functions primarily in a legislative services role and as a senior assistant to the CAO, involved in all aspects of work flow, scheduling, deadline control, records management, handling and preparation of reports and correspondence, agenda control, policy development, and acts as the recorder for Council meetings. See: https://www.lionsbay.ca/government/employment-contract-opportunities for a detailed job description. Posting closes December 19, 2019.

FINE FINISH PAINTING Hiring Paint SuPerviSor exPerience Painting and running workSiteS knowledge and exPerience witH Product and material a muSt Full time/year round work wageS baSed on exPerience

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WO R K , P L AY , R E P E AT AT WHISTLER VILLAGE SPORTS GROUP + EVO YOUR ULTIMATE NEXT ADVENTURE BEGINS TODAY! JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! CURRENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Shuttle Bus Driver Room Attendant Public Area Attendant Assistant Director, Maintenance Overnight Utility 3, Engineering Colleague Dining Experience Specialist Banquet Manager

Assistant Manager, Wildflower Restaurant Assistant Manager, Mallard Lounge Cook 1, 2, 3 (including Pastry) Chef de Partie Swiss Alpine Cook Butcher

STAFF HOUSING AVAILABLE | SKI PASS DISCOUNT | WELLNESS ALLOWANCE GLOBAL HOTEL STAY DISCOUNTS | COMPETITIVE WAGES EXTENDED MEDICAL BENEFITS | OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

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Please apply in person at Mountain Riders, Sport Stop, Whistler Village Sports. Or email jhague@evo.com

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Delta by Marriott Whistler Village Suites Is currently recruiting for the following positions:

- Housekeeper (Room Attendant) - Houseperson / Public Area Attendant STAFF HOUSING IS AVAILABLE! Start your journey today with: competitive wages, growth opportunities, a positive team environment, medical benefits, play money (ski pass, etc), 100% provincial health care coverage. To Apply: either submit an application online at Marriott.com/careers or send your resume to barbara.fraser@deltahotels.com

Whistler Chiropractic is seeking a part-time

Receptionist please email your application to

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Guest Services Agents Room Attendants

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Teppan Village is hiring

WORK HARD. PLAY HARD. Clique Hotels & Resorts is expanding into British Columbia and is searching for dynamic colleagues and leaders to join our team in Whistler, BC. We are a recognized employer of choice providing all our positions with the most competitive salary, comprehensive beneﬁts, fun work/team environment, and outstanding perks. If you are looking for a change and are eager to work with a great employer we have the following opportunities available:

NOW HIRING FOR WHISTLER HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

NIGHT AUDITOR

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS

BANQUET & EVENTS STAFF

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR GUEST SERVICES MANAGER GUEST SERVICE AGENTS

BANQUET & EVENTS SUPERVISOR ASSISTANT RESORT OPERATIONS MANAGER

HOUSEKEEPERS AND HOUSEMEN

TO APPLY FOR ONE OF THESE EXCITING POSITIONS, SEND YOUR RESUME TO HR@CLIQUE.CA

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Japanese Teppanyaki Chefs in Whistler.

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Prepare and cook Teppanyaki and other Japanese food including Sushi. Ensure food meets quality standards. Estimate food requirements and cooking time. Instruct Kitchen Helpers and Cooks in preparation, cooking, and presentation of food. Assist Head Chef and supervise cooks and kitchen helpers. Inspecting ingredients for quality and freshness and supervising all food preparation. Create new menu, recipes and specials. Ensure to provide excellent live cooking presentation and customer services at the Teppanyaki bar. Work as a team and ensure orders are completed in timely manner. Ensure Teppan cooking presentations are performed in most safe environment.

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• Completion of secondary school and 3 years or more experience as a cook/chef. • Experience as a Teppanyaki Cook/Chef an asset. • Good understanding of Japanese food and Teppanyaki food.

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Join Our Team Employment Opportunity When the snowing gets tough, the tough get snow clearing. The Village is seeking a casual on-call labourer to provide snow clearing relief on Village roads and sidewalks during peak �mes. The expected dura�on of this casual on-call posi�on is December 2019 – March 2020. Ac�vi�es related to this posi�on are o�en strenuous in nature and require an individual who is physically fit and safety conscious. Qualifica�ons: • Class 5 BC Driver’s License and sa�sfactory Driver’s Abstract • Qualified to operate snowplows, bobcats and dump trucks • Minimum of 3 years’ related experience in a similar role • Strong verbal communica�ons and customer service skills • Air Brakes cer�fica�on an asset

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Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and references by 12:00 noon, Friday, December 13, 2019, via email to recrui�ng@pemberton.ca. This posi�on is part of the Collec�ve Agreement between the Village of Pemberton and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 2010.

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Action will speak louder than words Slip slidin’ away Slip slidin’ away You know the nearer your destination The more you’re slip slidin’ away - Paul Simon

I WENT SKIING in Europe earlier this year. Austria and Switzerland. I’d never skied in either country or elsewhere in Europe. Other than certain nationalities that have a reputation for not understanding the mechanics of queues at chairlifts, I didn’t know what to expect.

BY G.D. MAXWELL Well, that’s not exactly true. I knew the food would be varied, good and not controlled by whoever owned the ski hill. I wasn’t disappointed. Everything was delicious. It all seemed to be made on the spot. Nothing I ordered had ever seen the inside of a Sysco truck or whatever the European equivalent of Sysco is, assuming there is one. Some of the restaurants were scattered around the mountains. I think they had burgers but I never spotted anyone eating one. There were lots of people eating sausages and schnitzel, there were groups sharing fondue, there were pastries of ethereal quality and agonizing variety. Some of the places we ate were tucked so far into the backcountry they weren’t really restaurants at all, just farms that managed to shoehorn a dozen or two seats into an outbuilding. Their menus were small but their food was yummy and homemade. And more than once we had to pass multiple large fruit strudels cooling on tables outside the entrance, tempting us to order light lunch, big dessert. There were installations of automated avalanche control mechanisms. Snowmaking was largely automated too. There were no validators, no lifties and other than ticket sellers at the bases, nothing that resembled local guest-relations offices. Ski schools were private operations. And don’t get me started on the chairlifts. They were amazing. Six packs with sports car seats. Heated! And people seemed to understand how to organize themselves to successfully load them without the gong show I’ve come to expect! In two weeks of skiing every day I experienced a total of two chairlift stoppages, neither long enough to do more than begin a conversation about how unusually rare being stopped on a chairlift seemed. But the one thing I saw that really impressed me was the number of people skinning up the mountains. Every mountain we skied—and our lift tickets covered hundreds of mountains, yes, hundreds—I

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saw a handful of people skinning up to the top. They weren’t there to poach lifts, which, of course, wasn’t possible since the gates at each lift were RFID controlled. They skinned up because that was part of their day’s ritual exercise. Skin up, have a schnapps, maybe some lunch, talk to friends, ski down. Go home. Of course, there was the inevitable carnage when skinners got run into by skiers going down the runs they were coming up. Just kidding. There wasn’t. Ever. OK, maybe sometimes but no one I talked to about it could remember when and they looked at me like I was asking them a weird question they maybe didn’t understand. It was not only ordinary to see people skinning up while others skied down, it was expected. Yawn, nothing to see here, folks. So I understand the frustration expressed by Backcountry BC in last week’s Pique with the slower-than-glacial pace of Whistler Blackcomb manning up to their commitment to provide year-round, non-motorized public access to Garibaldi Provincial Park as required by their lease agreement with the province. But I think their route of choice is a non-starter. Leaving from Base 2, they propose skinning up Gondola Road and Sunset Boulevard to the bottom of Seventh Heaven. From there, presumably, it’s just a short jaunt along the far skiers’ left route to Decker Ridge. There are several problems with this

route. Gondola Road. No problem. Sunset Boulevard. Big problems. Sunset is a narrow green run that, if you’re not familiar with it, gradually winds its way down from the bottom of Seventh chairlift back to what used to be the base of Solar Coaster. It suffers from stretches with little pitch, encouraging people to pick up and hold whatever speed they have. These are, of course, followed by stretches with more pitch, requiring novice skiers—green run, remember—to do what they can to slow down. Sometimes there’s not much they can do because there are also not infrequently icy patches. All this is exacerbated by several factors that would cause danger if they unexpectedly met someone skinning uphill. On skiers’ right there’s an uphill slope. On skiers’ left, a dropoff. Did I mention it’s a narrow run? To further exacerbate things, there are people trying to pass the people who want to go slow and don’t have a lot of skill and who wished they hadn’t taken this route just because it’s a green run. I don’t know who would come out worse in an uphill/downhill collision but I would rather be a witness than a participant. That having been said, I would enjoy skinning up to the top of Blackcomb or Whistler and skiing down. Yeah, I can pop out of bounds and skin to my heart’s content. Yeah, I have a season pass. That’s not the point. There are times I’m not particularly interested in heading into the slackcountry but would enjoy the lung sear of skinning up. Let’s face it, at a certain

level of proficiency, yo-yoing lifts really isn’t that taxing. I can’t imagine better, more aesthetic cardio than skinning up and skiing down. Before RFID, WB was paranoid, obsessed even, with keeping people from doing that because they were sure they’d spend the rest of the day poaching chairs. Since that isn’t a concern any more they’re pretty much left with safety to fall back on. While I appreciate the frequency of insane skiers and boarders everyone sees every day on every run on the mountains, I’d have less trouble believing safety was the main concern if I didn’t know WB’s lacklustre record when it comes to putting their money—and efforts—where their mouths are on that subject. But that’s a different column. It’s a cozy relationship between WB and the province. Being committed to “looking at options” seems to be all the effort required to meet the commitment. Actually presenting some options appears to be a step further than either WB or the province requires. The unwillingness of WB through successive ownership—this has been going on for almost four decades—to actually do more than look at options has driven Backcountry BC to consider what amounts to civil disobedience: planning to take the castle, er, backcountry, by storm. While I don’t think that’s the best strategy, I can understand their frustration. So what do you say? Can we move beyond looking? n

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