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WAKING IT UP WITH SOLAR—SWISS-STYLE

LAGGING CLIMATE LEADERSHIP MEANS FINDING SOLUTIONS OURSELVES

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TALENT HUNTERS How Colin and Nadia Bullock helped build Whistler’s music scene

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40 Waking it up with solar Lagging climate leadership means finding solutions ourselves. - By Glenda Bartosh

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SUPPORTING FEMALE PHOTOGS

TALENT HUNTERS

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Opinion & Columns 08 OPENING REMARKS It’s frustrating that in Canada, we are still marking International Women’s

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10 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letter writers this week take issue with worrying about kiteboarding

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13 PIQUE’N YER INTEREST Writer Megan Lalonde, also Pique’s social media reporter, wants

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94 MAXED OUT It’s true. Max gets plenty of letters, so this week, he reaches into the mailbag and

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38 SCIENCE MATTERS In considering how to make systems more equitable and sustainable, one

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change underpins all others: a change in our relationship with nature, explains David Suzuki.

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39 RANGE ROVER Leslie Anthony takes us to Japan, where the powder-hound adventure is being

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48 TRAVEL Writer Steve MacNaull heads to Gibraltar for a little monkeying around as he discovers that this overseas territory of the U.K. is home to Barbary apes.

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58 FORK IN THE ROAD Glenda Bartosh celebrates the joy of the Persian New Year by sharing a traditional recipe.

60 EPICURIOUS Pique takes a look at Canada’s favourite place to get coffee, Tim Hortons, and asks if it’s on the right track.

64 NOTES FROM THE BACK ROW This week, our columnist Feet Banks revisits some famous pandemic films—and implores you to wash your hands.

66 MUSEUM MUSINGS It’s been almost 50 years since Walter Zebrowski brought television to Whistler—using a self-financed antenna and a battery-operated television.

70 PIQUECAL Did you take part in the 2010 Paralympics as an athlete, volunteer, staff member or torchbearer? On Monday, head down to Whistler Olympic Plaza for a Family Après-turned-reunion from 3 to 6 p.m.

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164 years until gender parity THIS IS NOT an editorial I want to write.

In fact, it’s one I want never to write again, but the reality is I will probably write it for many years to come.

Sadly, my prediction is upheld by a recent report titled Unfinished Business, by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

It found that between 2006 and 2018, the gender gap narrowed by less than a quarter of a percentage point per year on average.

BY CLARE OGILVIE edit@piquenewsmagazine.com

Young girls will not see gender equality in their lifetime “if we let it continue at a glacial place,” Andrea Gunraj, vicepresident of public engagement for the Canadian Women’s Foundation told Global News this month in response to the report.

At this rate, it will take 164 years to close the gap, she said.

The report was done as a follow-up to a 1995 meeting in Beijing where some 50,000 activists, advocates and other world leaders met for the fourth global conference on women. At that time, Canada ranked first on the UN’s gender equality index. We now sit at 18th, after rising from a low of 25th in 2015.

Those attending wanted their nations to address issues such as poverty, education, health care and more. Absolutely, there have been gains made on these fronts around the world, but it is also clear we are nowhere near parity between men and women.

In Canada, women who are racialized, who are Indigenous, who live in the north, and who experience poverty would argue the dial is barely moving for them at all.

And our stats for violence against women are shameful for a country that considers itself,

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of causes, such as differences in education choices, differences in preferred job and industry, differences in the types of positions held by men and women, differences in the type of jobs men typically go into as opposed to women (especially highly paid, high-risk jobs), differences in amount of work experience, difference in length of the work week, and breaks in employment. These factors resolve 60 to 75 per cent of the pay gap, depending on the source.

Various explanations for the remaining 25 to 40 per cent have been suggested, including women’s lower willingness and ability to negotiate salaries, and discrimination.

We also know that women take breaks from their careers to have kids and often raise them enduring years of the “secondshift” lifestyle—so men can catapult up the ladder ahead of female colleagues.

We have come a long way with many fathers taking on much greater responsibility for raising their families, but the workplace is nowhere near parity on this.

And we cannot escape that Canada’s gender wage gap in 2018 ranked fifth largest among 29 countries at 18.5 per cent, according to a survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. South Korea, Japan, Israel and the United States had the highest disparities, while Belgium, Greece and Costa Rica the lowest.

It’s disturbing that these inequalities continue to exist especially in the face of the economic powerhouse that is the female purchaser. Global spending by women is around about US$18 trillion with 70 to 80 per cent of all consumer purchases made by women.

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and is considered by others, as progressive.

The Unfinished Business report tells us that nearly half the female victims of violent crime have disabilities.

The first annual report by the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability released last year found that a woman is killed every other day in Canada, once a week a woman is murdered by her partner and one in three women will experience some form of sexual violence over the course of their lives.

And the discrimination continues to have another dark underbelly in Canada, one that is illustrated by the fact that we mark a day on the calendar symbolizing how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year.

Discouraging.

This year, Equal Pay Day is March 31.

Earning less also means there is less opportunity to save, and since women generally live longer than men, this has a domino effect on healthcare costs and so on.

According to a recent ADP LLC study, women surveyed took home an average pre-tax salary of $51,352 in 2019 compared with $67,704 for men—a 24 per cent gap (775 working men and women were surveyed).

Men received more than twice the additional compensation of bonuses or profit sharing than women—$7,646 versus $3,250, according to the survey.

There was no explanation in the study as to why this disparity exists, but Statistics Canada research in 2019 found that women are consistently over represented in the lowest–paying jobs, many in the service sector; in some cases, this is driven by the fact that they have the monopoly on reproduction. (The ADP LLC study found 46 per cent of women took parental leave compared to 16 per cent of men.)

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Salmon must come first Returning the Squamish River estuary to its previous state is not a priority for Rebecca Aldous and her friends who prefer windsurfing and kiteboarding (Letters to the Editor, Pique, March 5).

To hell with the environment. Rebecca appears to feel that there will be a loss of access to the kiteboarding site. She does refer to the removal of the spit as a noble attempt to enhance the salmon population but she points out that there is no guarantee that the salmon will respond as planned.

No doubt she is aware that when the Squamish Spit was built 30 to 40 years ago as a possible coal terminal, environmental activists were out in force trying to prevent the construction. Now people who are involved in hedonistic pursuits want to keep the Spit so they can continue playing with their toys.

Chinook salmon numbers have declined from historic runs of 19,000 prior to the construction of the spit to 500 by the mid-1980s. We assume that the decline was in large part due to the influences of the Spit, but there are numerous other factors affecting salmon.

Through the efforts of staff at the Tenderfoot Creek Hatchery, chinook returns are now about 5,000 but very few of these are “wild” fish. Most of them are hatchery-raised.

Chinook returns in 2019 were in accordance with current returns.

The catastrophic decline in chum, pink and

coho is equally worrying. Steelhead have virtually disappeared. All salmonids that return to the Squamish River system are in decline and the estuary is vital to all of them. The loss of the Squamish River chum salmon run is having a major effect on numerous other species, which depend on the salmon carcasses for nutrients. That run was in the order of 10,000 fish 10 years ago.

Waterfowl, which used to abound at the mouth

of the river, have become a rarity. This is what it also agonizingly heartbreaking, but Ms. Aldous and her merry band of sailors don’t seem to care.

We need to work together to find a mutually beneficial solution. Baja California and Cape Town, South Africa, are both world-class kiteboarding destinations so to say that the Squamish Spit is unique is not strictly accurate.

A pristine estuary would certainly attract

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tourists particularly if the Brackendale bald eagle population were restored. Coastal estuaries produce sedge grasses, which are sought after by grizzly bears. Bear watching could become a huge attraction for Squamish. The river used to be known for Steelhead fishing and if they returned the industry could become a major economic driving force.

Ms. Aldous tells us that representatives from wind and water sports were absent from a meeting at the Spit with the federal government, First Nations and local government without explanation.

Clearly, I support the removal of the Spit, as there are far too few wild places in the world close to urban centres to simply discard them in favour of non-natural recreational endeavours.

Efforts to get the estuary back on track must start immediately: salmon cannot wait.

The Squamish winds will indeed continue to blow for eons so there should be ample opportunity for everyone to enjoy Howe Sound.

Admittedly the Squamish Windsports Society has done its best to represent its members in discussions with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Squamish First Nations and the Squamish River Watershed Society.

Ms. Aldous et al should be encouraged to get behind their society to help find a solution.

A petition is a good place to start. There is still much more to do.

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Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the Whistler area to dip more than 10 degrees below seasonal norms. At least we’re expecting sun, so it isn’t all bad news!

What does this mean for the state of our snowpack? For one, cold weather slows change in the snowpack. This means you can expect the usual process of storm snow bonding with the surface to be delayed. Since the last couple of storms layered new snow over an array of feathery surface hoar and sun crusts, we can expect the bond at these interfaces to be especially slow to form.

We’ll also see the cold temperatures drawing

water vapour up and out of the snowpack, gradually changing snow crystals into a layer of sugary, faceted snow. This process will start at the snow surface and increase in depth with each day of cold temperatures. Looking into the future, this will form a new weak layer to be concerned with once it is buried.

In the meantime, this faceting process will work to break down the cohesion of surface snow. This means stiff wind slabs will lose their cohesiveness and their tendency to propagate into a slab avalanche with a human trigger.

Between these competing processes, you should err on the side of caution. Expect to trigger a slab lingering on a steep feature under your skis, board, or machine rather than assume the cold has eliminated its reactivity.

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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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Please post responsibly BETWEEN MY JOB as Pique’s (parttime) social media reporter and the general societal pressures that accompany being a 26-year-old with an iPhone and a chronic case of FOMO, I spend a solid amount of time on the internet.

Throughout my extensive experience with the worldwide web, I’ve learned that while social media has the power to bless

BY MEGAN LALONDE us with day-brightening content like puppy videos and memes, it has also cursed us with the phenomenon known as the “comments section.” For the unfamiliar, if any of you still exist, comments sections are basically the internet’s black holes— hands up if you’ve ever been sucked into a truly engrossing yet objectively despicable thread on the Whistler Winter group.

Luckily for me, part of my responsibilities as a social media reporter include monitoring Pique’s social media feeds, including the comments left on our Facebook page.

Brief disclaimer: Not all social media comments are negative. I do think the fact that these sites facilitate a way for individuals to connect and discuss important topics should

be celebrated. I’ll even admit that comment threads can, at times, be enlightening, informative, thoughtful, or even downright heartwarming. But in my view, those instances are becoming fewer and farther between.

Lately, whether it’s on Pique’s page, in local groups and on my own news feed, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend that’s seen the comments section morph into a modern-day rumour mill, consistently filled with fake, incorrect or unsubstantiated information.

This is particularly problematic in our current climate, where misinformation seems to be spreading just as quickly, if not faster, than this novel coronavirus scientists are still trying to fully figure out.

Companies like Facebook, Twitter and Google have said they’re working to limit the amount of misinformation spread across their platforms, while the World Health Organization has stated that it’s currently combating an “infodemic” alongside a very real epidemic.

Much still remains unknown about COVID-19. The death rate continues to fluctuate, as does information about how the virus is transmitted or how long it lives on surfaces. It feels like every day we’re being told to react a different way, whether it’s one source saying, “It’s just like the flu.

Chill out, wash your hands, it’s fine,” or another saying, “This is a dangerous and incredibly contagious virus. Be prepared for this epidemic to get much, much worse.”

To that end, it’s easy to see how this confusion surrounding coronavirus concerns can send people into a panic.

The range of messaging is difficult enough to process, even when it’s coming from seemingly reputable sources. But when it’s coming from random comments attributable only to a blurry profile photo or a friend of a friend? For many, it’s difficult to know who or what to believe anymore.

I’ve seen comments claiming that our local healthcare clinic is not testing for COVID-19 (they are), that there are confirmed cases in Whistler (currently, there are not. Vancouver Coastal Health has confirmed there are cases within the VCH region, but not here). Sometimes, these comment threads even deteriorate into name-calling and insults, or, to my amusement, conspiracy theories.

Believe it or not, this is not helpful or productive.

Unlike every keyboard warrior with a Facebook account, I can promise you that the journalists I know strive to report only factual, attributable and trustworthy information. From my experience, if there’s something you’re hearing around the village or in the lift line that we’re not reporting, it’s either because it’s untrue or because we have not been able to verify the information with multiple appropriate sources.

To that end, I’d argue that social media

speculation—and in some cases, the subsequent panic that prompts people to unnecessarily buy mass quantities of toilet paper, hand sanitizer and medical masks—could be significantly diminished by our health officials being completely transparent with both media outlets and the general public about the procedures and precautions in place, as well as the current risk level to our specific community.

But for now, this column is me asking as politely as possible: Please post responsibly.

Whether you’re talking about COVID19 or any other matter of public interest, don’t post something publicly if you’re not 100-per-cent sure that it’s accurate.

Avoid spreading rumours that will only cause uncertainty or stress to your neighbours. Practice caution and common sense, but don’t panic—if you have a question or a concern you think your local newspaper should be looking into, send us a message. Take responsibility for the role you play in society, and be critical of where you’re getting your information. Maybe even, I don’t know, consider not calling people a series of expletives on the internet.

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OUR ONLINE CONVERSATION Last week, Vail Resorts announced a new pass product aimed squarely at casual Whistler Blackcomb skiers and boarders who cannot access the Edge Card: the “deeply discounted,” customizable pass allows guests to choose the number of days they plan to ski or ride—from one to 10 days—and whether or not to add holiday access. A oneday holiday restricted pass will cost $118 per adult and $59 per child, while a 10-day pass will cost $1,071 per adult and $536 per child.

Here’s what Facebook had to say about the new product:

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Vail, you didn’t change a thing. Offer the season pass all season. No one is coming from Canada to ski your other resorts, you need to get over that.

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I live close to Whistler and can’t afford to ride there.

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It’s been almost 50 years since Walter Zebrowski helped bring television to Whistler—using a self-financed antenna and a battery-operated television. The Chamber of Commerce began discussing television at its first meeting in 1966, and members wrote letters to the provincial government in Victoria asking for the installation of antennas or a TV cable. But they heard nothing back from their queries—so Zebrowski took up the challenge.

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Resort stakeholders convene to discuss COVID-19 planning STILL NO CONFIRMED CASES IN RESORT

BY BRANDON BARRETT AS B.C. DEALS with its first coronavirus death, resort stakeholders in Whistler spoke last week with health officials to discuss their pandemic response planning.

The phone meeting, held last Wednesday, March 4, was attended by representatives from the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW), Tourism Whistler, Whistler Blackcomb and the Hotel Association of Whistler, who teleconferenced with officials from Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).

“Emergency planning is core to the work the municipality does,” said Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton. “We are required by provincial legislation to have a comprehensive emergency management plan in place that outlines how we would respond to hazards in the community, which includes pandemic planning.

This work has been done over time in cooperation with organizations like Vancouver Coastal Health.”

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Crompton went on to say that the RMOW has been doing outreach to remind the public to check with VCH on the appropriate measures to reduce the risk of transfer. He added that the municipality has carried out internal planning as well, including preparing a series of scenarios outlining anticipated actions in the event of an outbreak; going over temporary pandemic staffing procedures; and meeting with resort managers and essential services staff.

COVID-19,” a spokesperson for the B.C. Centre for Disease Control wrote in an email. “We will not be providing details about people in self-isolation or those involved in contract tracing.”

When asked about the availability of testing kits locally, the spokesperson said there are “adequate supplies in both Whistler and Pemberton in our facilities for testing,” but did not respond to a follow-up query about the exact number of test kits available.

“So often we complain about our healthcare system, and I just had such a positive experience to get things done as quickly as possible not only for me, but for the community.”

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Based on direction from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, the RMOW has also circulated a guidance document updating cleaning and sanitation procedures at all municipal facilities.

At press time, VCH reports the risk to Whistler remains low. There have been no confirmed cases of the virus in the resort.

“We will continue to provide information about confirmed cases of

Whistlerite Asta Kovanen tested negative for the virus in late February after returning from a trip to Hokkaido shortly before Japan’s second-largest island declared a state of emergency. A registered massage therapist, Kovanen didn’t present any symptoms initially, until she developed a sore throat five days after returning to Whistler. After calling 811 and consulting the Whistler Medical Clinic, Kovanen was

instructed to reach out to the Whistler Health Care Centre, which told her to come into the ER. She was tested and received the results within 24 hours.

As it turned out, she had a simple flu.

“I’ve never been so happy to be told I have the flu,” Kovanen said.

“So often we complain about our healthcare system, and I just had such a positive experience to get things done as quickly as possible not only for me, but for the community.”

While VCH considers the health risk to the Whistler public to be low, there’s no denying the significant impact COVID19 could have on visitation—although, by most accounts, resort partners are only now beginning to see some of those effects.

At Tourism Whistler, senior communications manager Lauren Everest said there has been one meeting scheduled for the Whistler Conference Centre that has been cancelled, with plans to rebook at a later date. The organization is also aware of other cancellation or postponement inquiries “due to corporate policies restricting travel to international markets for the immediate future.” She added that it is “premature to speculate on any overall tourism impacts.”

Saad Hassan, president of the Hotel Association of Whistler, said that leisureguest bookings have mostly stayed steady across the hotel sector, although he did

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Hassan said Whistler’s reputation as an outdoor destination could serve as a balm to guests’ worries about the virus. “Whistler has everything to offer that is contrary to being in a big city, in a conference hall, locked up, sitting in a big office,” he said.

“Our leisure travellers are seeing Whistler as being a relatively safe place because most of the things you do in Whistler are in some form or another outside.”

On Tuesday, March 10, the District of Squamish announced it was postponing a public information meeting planned for the following day over coronavirus concerns, before quickly backtracking, saying that the cancellation was an internal mistake and the meeting would be rescheduled.

Crompton said all future Whistler municipal meetings would go ahead as planned at this time. The RMOW did confirm the second leg of Whistler Secondary School’s sister-city exchange with Karuizawa has been cancelled as a result of the Japanese government’s decision to close all schools in the country until early April.

At School District 48, an international education recruiting trip to Turkey has been cancelled, while a trip to Brazil will go ahead as planned. The status of a trip to the U.K. for later this year will continue to be monitored. No additional out-of-country travel will be planned by the district until further notice.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Whistler Blackcomb said the resort continues to take all precautions recommended by local health authorities, including properly disinfecting its facilities and ensuring staff take the necessary measures to guard against the virus.

At press time, there were 39 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in B.C., including the province’s first death: a man in his 80s at the Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver.

A total of 2,008 individuals and 2,803 samples had been tested as of March 6.

HOW COVID-19 SPREADS, HOW TO AVOID IT HOW IS THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS, OR COVID-19, SPREAD? • Droplets spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

• Close personal contact such as touching or shaking hands.

• Touching an object with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands.

HOW CAN YOU PREVENT IT? • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

• If a sink is not available, use alcoholbased hand-rubs to clean your hands as long as they are not visibly soiled. If they are visibly soiled, use a wipe and then a rub.

• Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

• If you sneeze or cough, cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue or the crease of your elbow.

• Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces

• Do not share food, drinks, utensils, etc.

SHOULD I WEAR A MASK? • If you are sick, wearing a mask helps prevent you from passing on illnesses to other people.

• If you are not sick it may be less effective to wear a mask in the community.

COMMON SYMPTOMS: • Fever, cough, difficulty breathing.

The symptoms are similar to other respiratory illnesses, including the flu and common cold. They can also include sneezing and sore throat.

• The available information suggests the incubation period is up to 14 days— the time from when a person is first exposed until symptoms appear.

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IF YOU START EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS: • Isolate yourself from others immediately.

• Call a healthcare professional, a local public health authority or 811.

• Describe your symptoms and travel history. You will receive advice on what to do.

• If you plan to visit a healthcare provider, call ahead so that they can arrange to have you assessed safely.

• Wear a mask or face covering to protect others.

• Travellers returning from the affected areas (canada.ca/en/ public-health/services/diseases/2019novel-coronavirus-infection/ latest-travel-health-advice.html) should self-monitor by taking their temperature in the morning and at night time, using a digital thermometer by mouth (oral).

Do not take acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) or ibuprofen (e.g. Advil) during the 14-day self-isolation period unless your healthcare provider advises otherwise.

WHAT IS SELF-MONITORING? • Self-monitoring means you monitor your health and the health of your children for symptoms such as fever, cough and difficulty breathing.

• Anyone who self-monitors is asked to avoid crowded public spaces and places where you cannot easily separate yourself from others if you become ill.

• Individuals who are self-monitoring are allowed to attend and work in school and participate in regular activities.

WHAT IS SELF-ISOLATION? • Self-isolation means avoiding situations where you could infect other people to help prevent the spread of infections.

• There is a small chance you can spread germs in the days before you feel sick.

• People at high risk of having been exposed to the illness are asked to selfisolate by staying home and to limit contact with others for 14 days.

If you have concerns or questions about your health, contact HealthLinkBC at 811 or speak with your health care provider.

For more information: Go to healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/ coronavirus-covid-19.

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Whistler business owner dies in police incident B.C. POLICE WATCHDOG INVESTIGATING DEATH

BY BRANDON BARRETT A MAN WHO DIED in a police incident at a village restaurant this weekend has been identified by family as Whistler business owner Jason Koehler.

A family member confirmed the news to Pique, but declined to comment on the incident at this time. Koehler is listed as the owner of 2 Guys with Pipes, a shop along the Village Stroll that sells cannabis accessories and paraphernalia.

In a release, the Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) said that a fatal police-involved incident occurred on March 8 at approximately 11:00 a.m. when RCMP officers responded to an incident in the village.

“During the interaction with police, both OC (pepper) spray and a conducted energy weapon were deployed,” said the release. “It was reported the male went into medical distress and the IIO has since been

informed the male has passed away.”

A B.C. RCMP release added that officers attended the business after a complaint of an “intoxicated male who was causing a disturbance.” The release went on to say that officers deployed batons as well as the OC spray and a conducted energy weapon “in an effort to gain control” of the man.

“The male suddenly became still and officers began CPR and called emergency health services,” the release continued.

The man was taken to hospital, but was pronounced dead.

Three officers were treated at hospital for minor injuries.

The RCMP said it has brought in additional resources from neighbouring communities to maintain policing levels in Whistler.

The civilian-led IIO is investigating what role, if any, the officers’ actions or inaction may have played in Koehler’s death.

The BC Coroners Service is also looking into the death.

The National Police Federation (NPF),

POLICE INCIDENT Whistler business owner Jason Koehler died in a police incident on March 8.

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a union representing roughly 20,000 RCMP members, said in a statement that it “has been engaged on the ground” and is supporting the members’ involved in Sunday’s use-of-force incident.

“Our thoughts are with those involved and their families,” the statement continued.

“The NPF welcomes the investigation into these events specifically as well as recognizing the importance of civilian oversight.”

A spokesperson for Gibbons Whistler confirmed the incident took place at Stonesedge Kitchen, and said that staff is receiving counselling support.

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Koehler was involved in an April 2015 police incident that reportedly required seven officers to restrain him. At the time, police said they believed Koehler was in a “drug-induced psychosis” after ingesting what they suspected was a large amount of cocaine. Koehler was sentenced the following month on charges of assault and resisting a peace officer.

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Vail Resorts sees mixed results in Q2 report LIFT REVENUE UP 8% DESPITE LOWER-THAN-EXPECTED VISITATION TO WHISTLER BLACKCOMB

BY BRANDON BARRETT CONTENDING WITH poor weather, the growing impact of COVID-19, and lower-than-expected visitation to Whistler Blackcomb (WB), Vail Resorts posted mixed results in its most recent quarterly report.

For the second fiscal quarter ending Jan. 31, the Broomfield, Colo. company saw its total net revenue increase by 8.8 per cent to US$924.6 million compared to the same period last year, while its net income stayed flat, at $206.4 million, compared to $206.3 million last year.

Total lift revenue rose 8.2 per cent to $36.8 million, driven by an 8.8-per-cent growth in skier visitation over the quarter.

This comes despite what the company said was the lowest snowfall in more than 30 years at WB and Stevens Pass in Washington, which led to “very poor results through the early season and critical holiday period,” according to Rob Katz, Vail Resorts CEO, speaking during a conference call announcing the quarterly results.

“Overall we feel good about the season so far, but have had both areas of challenge and areas of strong performance,” Katz said, noting that WB experienced “a weaker-

SLUGGISH SEASON Vail Resorts said low snowfall contributed to lower-than-expected visitation to Whistler Blackcomb through the early ski season and holiday period.

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than-expected recovery in North American and international destination visitation.”

Overall, visitation to the company’s Pacific Northwest resorts was down 14 per cent compared to the same period in 2019.

Vail Resorts has also decided not to issue guidance for fiscal 2020, withdrawing its previous guidance from January, due to the continued uncertainty around coronavirus and its impact on financial results for the remainder of the year.

In the week ended March 8, Katz noted “a marked negative change in performance from the prior week, with destination skier visits modestly below expectations,” a trend the company expects to continue and

potentially worsen in the coming weeks.

Excluding any identified impact from COVID-19, the company had estimated its EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization) for the fiscal year to be approximately $20 million below the midpoint of the guidance range previously issued on Jan. 17.

For the quarter, ski school, dining and retail/rental revenues increased by 11.4 per cent, 15.8 per cent and 4.1 per cent, respectively, which the company said was primarily driven by September’s acquisition of Peak Resorts, a network of 17 U.S. ski areas located in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions.

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Operating expenses for the quarter increased by $48.7 million, or 11.5 per cent, largely due to incremental expenses from Peak Resorts.

Looking at the ski season to date paints a less rosy picture, however. Total skier visits through March 1 were down 5.2 per cent, while lift ticket revenue mostly stayed flat, up 0.8 per cent compared to last year. Season-to-date ski-school revenue rose 2.8 per cent, while dining revenue was down 1.4 per cent and retail and rental revenue dropped slightly by 0.6 per cent.

Last year, Vail Resorts launched its Epic Day Pass, which offers up to 50-per-cent off lift-ticket window prices if purchased prior to the ski season. In its quarterly report, Vail Resorts said it was “very pleased with the success of the Epic Day Pass last year and expect to see continued growth in this product in its second season.”

It has also introduced a new customizable Whistler Blackcomb Day Pass, which offers one to 10 days of access to the resort. A full 10-day pass is priced at CAD$1,071, or $108 a day. An Epic Pass for the 2020-21 season, which offers unlimited access to 37 resorts in North America and Australia, is currently priced at CAD$1,343 once the exchange rate is factored in. n

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Death of Aussie woman found in Whistler lake ruled a suicide ALISON RASPA HAD BEEN MISSING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE HER BODY WAS DISCOVERED IN MARCH 2018

BY BRANDON BARRETT A B.C. CORONER’S report released this week sheds some light on the puzzling death of an Australian woman who was found in a Whistler lake nearly two years ago.

Alison Raspa, a 25-year-old native of Perth, was last seen leaving a village restaurant just after midnight on Nov. 23, 2017. CCTV footage showed that Raspa, who was reportedly distraught and intoxicated at the time, had disembarked from a bus in Creekside about an hour later.

The following morning, several of Raspa’s personal items were found in two different locations close to where her body was eventually found: her cellphone was recovered in Alpha Lake Park, while her backpack, wallet and jacket were found at the intersection of Highway 99 and Lake Placid Road.

Although five separate searches were conducted in Alpha Lake, it wasn’t until March 16, 2018, once the ice began to thaw, that Raspa’s body was found.

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ruled the death a suicide. Based on several witness statements suggesting Raspa was despondent, along with text messages she sent on the day of her death, Havdale wrote that: “it is reasonable to conclude that Ms. Raspa intended to end her life in this manner.”

It had been reported to police that Raspa

was familiar with Alpha Lake, a place she was known to frequent in the summer months.

A toxicological analysis found elevated concentrations of alcohol and diphenhydramine, an antihistamine used for common colds, in Raspa’s system.

Although the amounts detected were not lethal, Havdale said the combination

of alcohol and diphenhydramine can “potentially produce more pronounced central nervous system depression.”

A number of people interviewed by authorities after Raspa went missing indicated that she seemed depressed, was struggling with alcohol use, and had expressed suicidal ideation in the past.

On the evening before her death, she arrived at the Three Below Restaurant shortly after 5 p.m. A staff member who knew Raspa reported that “she was alone and told him she was upset because she had no friends in Whistler and her boyfriend had left and gone back to Australia,” according to the report. She was seen distraught and crying throughout the night and was cut off from alcohol service at about 11:30 p.m.

Reviewing her call history, police found that Raspa had sent a text message at 1:12 a.m., and multiple outgoing phone and Facebook Messenger calls between 1:16 and 1:25 a.m. that went unanswered. Raspa did not pick up two incoming calls between 1:26 and 1:28 a.m.

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THERE’S A NEW TOP staffer at municipal hall.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler announced on March 9 that Virginia Cullen is the municipality’s new chief administrative officer (CAO).

Cullen (who also goes by Ginny) was born and raised in Vancouver and has lived in Whistler for just under two years.

She comes to the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) from BGC Engineering, where she was chief operating officer.

“I spent the last eight years doing operations and strategic planning at (BGC). It’s a Vancouver-based engineering consulting firm, but it has a kind of global reach, global projects, and then offices throughout North America and South America,” she said.

“I spend a lot of time working on projects and with people who are outside of my community, and the opportunity to be able to align my work effort with contributing to the community I live in was super attractive to me.”

While working in government will be new for Cullen, she has “indirect experience” working with First Nations on resource projects, she said, and feels her past professional experience will serve her well in her new role.

“I guess I could say I’ve been dropped in to a number of situations that have been completely new to me, so several times I have kind of come in, learned a new context, and then come up to speed really quickly to figure out how to be effective and affect good outcomes,” she said.

“My experience is in consulting engineering and natural resources. They’re complex systems, and I would say a municipal government and the team is also a complex system, so just understanding how do you make change happen in that kind of environment, and what kind of pieces do you need to put together to make things happen.”

Cullen will start in the role on April 20.

The RMOW enlisted recruitment firm PFM Executive Search (at a cost of $60,000) to find its new CAO, and “a large group of very accomplished people” were considered for the role, said Mayor Jack Crompton.

“I would say council is extremely enthusiastic about Ginny coming onboard,” Crompton said.

“She has deep experience in working with complex organizations. We were excited about her attention to human systems, and how people work well together.”

Coming from a non-governmental background, Cullen also brings “new insights, new ideas” to the table, the mayor added.

“I don’t think that Ginny’s experience

in organizational leadership can be understated,” he said.

“She hasn’t worked in local government, but she’s definitely worked with various levels of government, and had a lot to do with their success. She’ll bring new eyes, she’ll bring new insights, and we’re looking forward to seeing how she leads us into the next phase.”

At the top of Cullen’s priority list will be getting to know the team, she said.

“I’m really excited to be meeting everyone, and just getting a feel for how everyone works together,” she said.

“Beyond that, focusing on the status of the 2020 projects, as well as the strategic planning initiative, getting up to speed with the Official Community Plan (OCP), as well as some of the work that the Strategic Planning Committee has been implementing.”

Wrapped into the announcement of Cullen’s appointment is news that current CAO Mike Furey will now retire from public life in June 2020, rather than assume the role of chief of strategic policy and partnerships that the RMOW created for him in July 2019.

“I thought it was the right decision for the organization and for myself,” Furey said on March 11, adding that he had not yet had an opportunity to meet Cullen.

“I’m pleased to have some overlap time with the new CAO, and I am going to work in the time I have left towards concluding the approvals related to our OCP and try to keep moving forward the regional transit work, and some other pieces.”

On the OCP, Furey said he’s hopeful it comes back to council for approval before he leaves in June.

“I think we’re really close to reaching understandings on the agreements related to the OCP, and just trying to push that over to conclusion in the next little while,” he said.

From Crompton’s perspective, Furey has been a “terrific leader” since joining the RMOW in 2011.

“He came in at a time that was difficult for all of us as we experienced the effects of the economic downturn,” Crompton said.

“He brought stability and focus. We are much better for having had Mike a part of this organization.”

While Cullen has lived in Whistler for two years, she’s owned property here for five, and her family history in the resort goes back decades.

“My grandma used to drive the highway in 1966, and my dad and his four brothers would go skiing while she did her knitting in the car,” she said with a laugh.

“So I understand it, and yeah, there are challenges here, and that’s what makes it exciting, and interesting for me to get involved with." n

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Teachers, province in mediation over new contract WITH MEETINGS PLANNED THROUGH MARCH, BOTH SIDES OPTIMISTIC

BY BRADEN DUPUIS FOLLOWING SIX YEARS of labour peace, teachers are back at the bargaining table with the province in an attempt to hammer out a new contract.

“The teachers are in mediation with the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, which is the bargaining agent for the ministry, and we’re hoping that there will be a resolve through that process,” said April Lowe, president of the Sea to Sky Teachers Association.

“There are dates set all through March for the two sides to sit together and try to reach an agreement.”

That fact alone is a good sign, Lowe added.

“We feel encouraged. We feel hopeful,” she said.

In January, an email to teachers from BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) president Teri Mooring outlined potential job action should mediation fail.

The plan, approved by a group of teacher leaders, outlined four stages of job action: continued pressure on the government through communications; a withdrawal of administrative duties, like attending staff

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meetings, and a ban on specialist teachers (like librarians) covering absences; rotating strikes, organized by each district; and a province-wide strike.

“We’re still in phase one,” Lowe said.

“BCTF always has a plan of action, so the fact that we have a plan doesn’t mean that we necessarily are moving past stage one. We will only enact the plan should it become necessary.”

With talks scheduled through March, Lowe couldn’t say when or if the job action will move into stage two.

As in past negotiations, the two major sticking points are related to salaries and class size and composition.

“The school boards remain very committed to getting a fully negotiated settlement, that protects teacher workload while also optimizing student learning conditions,” said Stephanie Higginson, president of the British Columbia School Trustees Association.

“We’re committed to getting a fully negotiated settlement, and without any interruptions to student services.”

In November, teachers rejected the mediator’s recommendation of a twoper-cent wage increase in each of the next three years with a rollover of the rest of the contract, including class size,

composition, and specialist teacher ratios.

Though a Supreme Court ruling in 2016 restored language around class size and composition in teacher contracts, that language—dating back to the late ‘80s and early ‘90s—is in need of an update, Higginson said.

“I think that the intention of the language is good, but what we’re trying to do is modernize it to reflect the needs of today’s classrooms, because what we’re finding is it’s kind of become more of an archeological exercise to determine what was the original intention of this language, as opposed to, how do we create modern and robust learning and working conditions,” she said.

“What we’re trying to do is modernize that language to reflect the students that we serve today.”

Making changes to collective agreements is difficult, Higginson said, adding that she can understand why teachers are “nervous to change anything, because they spent 15 years fighting this all the way to the Supreme Court,” but the proposed changes don’t result in any job losses.

“They result in making changes to the way that it’s done, and we get that it’s tricky

for folks,” she said.

“So we’re just trying to find our way forward, and I think that’s really where there are some sticking points.”

As for wages, the provincial government’s mandate for wage increases is 2 per cent annually for three years for public sector employee groups. If one group negotiates a settlement beyond that, it triggers a “me too” clause, which applies the increase to all public sector employees.

“My understanding … is that they would like more than that, and we are willing to work with them at the table within the current education budget, to do that,” Higginson said.

“There are other unions that have found other ways within their existing budget to get their members pay increases, beyond the 2, 2 and 2, but it has to come within the budget … we really need to be able to get there to have those conversations.”

With the current contract expired as of June 30, 2019, is there any angst amongst Sea to Sky teachers to get a deal done?

“No, I think everybody is feeling pretty good going into the break,” Lowe said.

“We feel optimistic, so it’s a nice way to enter March break." n

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For third-generation owners, historic Whistler cabin is worth more than money BUILT IN 1943, ALTA LAKE CABIN IS ONE OF FEW REMAINING RELICS FROM RESORT’S PRE-SKI ERA

BY BRANDON BARRETT GREG FARLEY HAS LIVED in a lot of different places in his 65 years, but nowhere gives him the same feeling he gets whenever he returns to his family’s summer cottage on Alta Lake.

“I’ve done a lot of different things in my life, and I go back there, and it feels like home,” said Greg.

Built in 1943 by Bert Harrop, the namesake of Harrop’s Point, where the Point Artist-Run Centre sits today, the cozy log cabin at 5662 Alta Lake Rd. has now, with Greg and his brother’s children, been home to four generations of Farleys. Save for a propane furnace and crank telephone that were eventually installed, the 500-squarefoot building has remained virtually the same over all those years.

“I don’t know how to describe the feeling, but it’s pretty cool to have something in your life that doesn’t really change,” said Greg, who first came to the cabin as a baby in 1955.

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had rented a small log cabin at what was then Jordan’s Fishing Lodge in the summer of 1943 when a man by the name of Mr. Noble approached Frank, a home builder in Vancouver, to purchase his lot adjacent to the PGE Railway townsite for $400. The only

caveat? The small guest cottage on the site had to be relocated off the property. So Frank took the building apart piece by piece, dragging them downhill to be reassembled on a nearby lot—next door to Alex and Myrtle Philip, some of the earliest settlers on Alta Lake.

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“There aren’t very many buildings that still exist pre-ski hill.”

Needless to say, life was much different then for the few intrepid souls who chose to set down roots in what was essentially a small fishing and logging town in those days. Back then, Greg and his brother would have made the nearly daylong trip from the city in the Way Freight Caboose, and Greg still remembers unloading crates of food and supplies shipped from Vancouver by the very same train.

“We’d row our boat down to Alta Lake Station, which doesn’t even exist now, and we’d get this big box of food, like cans and stuff that we’d get from Woodward’s in Downtown Vancouver, and they’d bring it out of the car and we’d drive it down across the tracks, put it in the rowboat, row down the lake to our place and then carry it up,” Greg recalled. “It was a very different time.”

For Greg, who has skied here every year since Whistler Mountain first opened back in 1966, it’s more than just the resort’s physical footprint that has transformed.

“I tell you something about Whistler in the past: People relied on each other.

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Province questions outdoor enthusiasts’ parking plan for Rubble Creek trailhead ‘WE WERE NOT GIVEN ANY OTHER OPTIONS,’ SAYS UBC VARSITY OUTDOOR CLUB ORGANIZER

BY JOEL BARDE AROUND 50 outdoor enthusiasts picked up shovels and ice axes on Saturday, March 7, in an effort to dig out a major section of Daisy Lake Road to create parking for people wanting to access the Rubble Creek trailhead.

The province, however, wants the public to know that parking along the shoulder of the road, which begins about 26 kilometres south of Whistler, is prohibited, as the area in question lies within the Rubble Creek Landslide Zone.

“We were not given any other options,” said Haley Foladare, huts coordinator for the VOC, when asked about the situation.

“We feel it is a risk worth taking.”

In total, volunteers cleared about 20 spaces for cars to park, she said.

In past years, backcountry enthusiasts parked alongside the first section of Daisy Lake Road, which is plowed in the winter, then trekked up an unplowed section of the road to access the trailhead.

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“no parking” signage on the plowed section.

According to the province, its concern stems from the fact that The Barrier—a massive, natural lava dam that holds up Garibaldi Lake—could collapse, triggering a major landside and flooding.

“Parking along the road is prohibited because of the potential collapse of the barrier at [Garibaldi] Lake, as well as to allow access by maintenance vehicles and to help ensure safety in the hazard zone,” reads a statement from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI).

The most recent major landslide in the area, which occurred around 1855, resulted in debris spilling through the area all the way to where Highway 99 is now.

In the early 1980s, concerns about The Barrier’s instability prompted the provincial government to declare the area immediately below it unsafe for human habitation.

It also led to the relocations of a small resort village away from the hazard zone.

Simon Fraser University Earth Sciences professor John Clague said that he sees a discrepancy in the province’s position.

He noted that the parking lot for the Rubble Creek trailhead also lies within the hazard zone.

“There’s an inconsistency,” he said. “If they’re going to say you can’t park along the access road, then you shouldn’t be able to park at the parking lot.”

While Clague is an agreement that people shouldn’t be allowed to live within the hazard zone, he said parking within it is a “very different matter.”

“I mean, you can ask yourself, what are the chances that you’re going to get another landslide when we haven’t had one in 150 years?” he said.

Like members of the outdoor community, Clague said access to the park is effectively being choked off.

“If you’re not going to allow [parking], then you’re sterilizing the park,” he said.

Asked about the supposed discrepancy, the province stated that the area of road in question is more susceptible to a landslide event than the parking lot.

“While the existing parking lot is located within the hazard area, it is at the edge of the anticipated debris movement along Rubble Creek should a landslide occur,”

read the MOTI statement.

“Highway 99 and most of Daisy Lake Road leading to the parking lot are within the area predicted to be impacted the most, as lands below 400 metres in elevation are expected to be buried by debris in the event of a landslide.

“The goal of the Rubble Creek Landslide Hazard Zone is to reduce the risk to life and property by limiting people’s exposure to the hazard.”

Having helped organize the dig-out, Foladare said she is hopeful the event will galvanize a long-term solution to the accessibility issues.

The VOC and other members of the outdoor community have been calling on the province to plow the Daisy Lake Road as well as the parking lot at the trailhead as a potential solution.

The VOC operates a hut that is accessed via the trailhead, the Burton Hut, and the area is popular among club members for trips.

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NEWS PEMBERTON & THE VALLEY

Tourism Pemberton requests major increase in funding from VOP COUNCIL BRIEFS: DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT CONTINGENCY BORROWING; COVID-19 UPDATE; MOUNTAIN BIKE GUIDING COMPANY TRAIL-USE APPLICATION

BY JOEL BARDE TOURISM PEMBERTON president Mark Mendonca made a business case for the organization at the March 10, Village of Pemberton (VOP) council meeting in which he asked for a significant increase in funding.

“As volunteers, we struggle with the investment the [Squamish-Lillooet Regional District] and the VOP have made in tourism, and its economic impact on our community over the last four-plus years,” said Mendonca.

“We currently receive a combined $8,000 from [the SLRD and VOP] and we are seeking an additional $42,000—for a total of $50,000 each year for five years.”

Mendonca said that if an investment is made, accommodation operators would be more amendable to Tourism Pemberton receiving funds via the Municipal Regional District Tax. Commonly referred to as the “hotel tax,” the MRDT is a tax of up to three per cent on the purchase of accommodation imposed in specific geographic areas of the province on behalf of municipalities, regional districts or eligible entities.

A majority of eligible accommodation providers would need to support the levy in order for Tourism Pemberton to gain access to it.

“With the activation of the MRDT, it is our estimate that the two-per-cent room tax

PITCHING COUNCIL Tourism Pemberton president Mark Mendonca made a pitch for increased funding at the March 10 Village of Pemberton regular council meeting.

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will add another $90,000 to the $50,000, for a total $140,000 in operating funds,” said Mendonca.

VOP Mayor Mike Richman said that while the municipality recognizes the importance of tourism to the economy, the funding would be onerous to the taxpayer.

To raise $42,000, the municipality would have to raise the tax rate for the upcoming budget by three per cent, he noted.

“Having said that, there are still some funds in the [Pemberton District Initiative Fund],” said Richman, speaking of the joint fund between the VOP and SLRD that Tourism Pemberton draws from.

A recent Tourism Pembertoncommissioned report found that tourism in Pemberton and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) Area C generated $31.2 million in domestic output in 2018, with $21.2 million staying within the region.

DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT CONTINGENCY BORROWING VOP council also considered several options to pay down contingency costs associated with last year’s downtown enhancement project.

VOP staff has determined the final amount that will need to be secured by borrowing or alternative options is $602,880.87.

This includes $100,000 for paving the downtown barn parking lot and nearly $100,000 related “contaminated soils” that were identified during the project, as well as money related to engineering oversight of the project, which ended up costing $6,797,720 while benefitting from

a $5.3-million federal government gas tax grant.

Staff suggested three possible options for paying off the debt, including allocating all of the funding from the VOP’s road reserves—a move that would have forced the muni to defer the Pemberton Farm Road East Project.

In the end, council chose to move forward with the option staff recommended: Proceed with short-term financing totalling $300,000 over a five-year term and allocate an additional $302,881 from the VOP’s road reserves fund.

Councillor Ted Craddock supported the option, saying that it made fiscal sense.

“The taxpayer has been paying their money so that we would have reserves to pay for this type of thing,” he said.

COVID-19 UPDATE VOP council also received an instructive document from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer regarding COVID-19.

The document was sent along to the VOP by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), the health authority for the region. It calls on local governments and First Nations to prepare for the spread of the virus.

“Given that it takes time to implement preparedness strategies, local governments and Indigenous Communities are encouraged to plan for the scenario of significant community spread of COVID19,” it stated.

In discussing the letter, the VOP’s chief administrative officer, Nikki Gilmore, and Richman said that VCH had instructed that it would coordinate a response if one is required.

“VCH basically said this is all [their]

jurisdiction,” and that they will let the municipality know “what steps need to be taken if and when they need to be taken,” said Richman.

Councillor Amica Anotnelli added that it would be good to see more hand sanitizer stations in VOP facilities.

MOUNTIN BIKE GUIDING COMPANY TRAIL-USE APPLICATION Council also provided input on a Crown land referral from Big Mountain Bike Adventures Ltd., a Sea to Sky company that is seeking to offer mountain bike adventure tours on Pemberton’s acclaimed trails network.

The applicant is seeking to provide guided mountain biking tours for up to six people per day during the biking season, and has received the support of both the Pemberton Valley Trails Association (PVTA) and Pemberton Off Road Cycling Association (PORCA), according to the staff report.

The tenure proposed was for a 30-year term.

While generally supportive of the application, council raised concern about the long-term impact on the trail network, given that the number of riders could adversely affect the trails.

“I’m concerned about overuse of the trails and how the trail use will evolve over time, and how permission given today might not make sense in five years time,” said Antonelli.

Council therefore passed a motion to support the application, but recommended that a three-year tenure be granted in order to review impacts on the trails. n

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The new report prepared by Urban Matters falls under the 2019 provincial requirement for all local governments in B.C. to make housing needs reports by April 2022. “[It] provides us with a good foundation for future planning in the electoral areas,” SLRD Board Chair and Electoral Area D Directo˙r, Tony Rainbow, said in a press release.

“This is an important project that gives us a real-time perspective on the current housing situation within the rural areas of the SLRD. It identifies the gaps and, with that knowledge, we can better plan for the future.”

One of the most significant pinchpoints identified in the study is affordable housing, and if people can’t afford to live in the region then businesses stuggle to find workers.

“The core issues are around high demand and rising costs,” explained Whistler Councillor Jen Ford, a director on the SLRD. “Obviously, within the regional district, we have different challenges such working within the parameters set out by the Agricultural Land Commission.”

The SLRD is undertaking a land audit to look further at its options and will support “moderate density” where it is appropriate, she said.

The region was one of the fastest growing districts in the province between 2011 and 2016, with about a quarter of households facing housing unaffordability.

The median household incomes for the electoral areas are highest in Area C and Area D. Income data is not available for

Area A due to the small population.

The report also found that some of the increased prices are related to people cashing out of places like Metro Vancouver, which has seen a dramatic rise in property value over the past decade.

“Home sales prices are rising as households move from more expensive metro regions or seek to purchase second homes in the region’s beautiful and wellconnected recreational areas,” stated the report.

It also found that there has been little in the way of new rental development, as well as a recent increase in shortterm rentals coming on the market, both of which have contributed to the unaffordability trend.

Ford said it’s important to look for ways to increase the housing stock, while also recognizing that much of the SLRD is located on Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) land, which limits the amount of development that can be undertaken.

Moderate density rezoning is being considered in the Furry Creek development and in WedgeWoods, a development that lies just north of Whistler in the SLRD’s Area C, said Ford.

Last May, the SLRD received an application to rezone land at WedgeWoods allowing for 12 estate lots and up to 60 non-market residential units.

The study recommendations in the SLRD report include exploring community land trust/non-profit housing authority models, supporting gentle and moderate density in appropriate areas and requiring a minimum of 15 per cent of new developments to be affordable housing units. (The 15-per-cent target was previously adopted in the SLRD Regional Growth Strategy in October 2019.)

In the end, Ford said it is clear that housing is a challenge that regional districts, municipalities, and the province must address in coordination.

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DISPATCHES OUT OF RANGE

Supporting female photogs SYSTEMATIC ISSUES UNDERLAY GENDER DISPARITY IN UPRISING PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST, SAYS ORIGIN’S FOUNDING PARTNER

BY JOEL BARDE OF THE 10 photographers who took part in the photography slideshow contest Uprising last month, only one was a woman.

That gender imbalance was underlined

by Danielle Kristmanson—creative director of Origin (the agency that organized the event)—during her speech to a crowd of more than 1,000 people who packed into a Chateau Fairmont Whistler ballroom Feb. 22 for an evening of high-octane visual bliss.

In her speech, Kristmanson relayed that despite the organizers’ efforts, they were unable to balance out the roster.

“In the case of Uprising, we delayed the announcement of our photographer teams as a result of a drawn-out effort to recruit a balanced slate that included females from a long list of qualified, talented, badass women,” said Kristmanson. “In the end, we failed in that recruiting effort. We wanted to make everyone aware of this, partly to address the inevitable blow-back we know we’ll hear about tonight’s participants, but also to shine a light on the challenges our sports present to raising up the careers of

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Origin business partners Danielle Kristmanson (left) and MJ Legault (right) are addressing an experience gap in action photography through a $3,000 contract that will be awarded to Cristina Gareau this year.

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women.”

In an interview with Pique, Kristmanson said she attempted to convince nine women to take part in the contest.

And while some declined due to competing commitments, others weren’t comfortable being under such a large microscope.

“For some of them, it was their comfort level [of] being a woman that would have [potentially] a fraction of the professional experience that her peers would,” she said.

As a way to help close the experience gap, Kristmanson announced that Origin would be providing a bursary for women creators in outdoor sport, announcing that it will award a $3,000 contract this year to Cristina Gareau, an up-and-coming outdoor sports and lifestyle photographer who splits her time between Tofino and Squamish.

The goal of the contract is to provide Gareau with an opportunity to work on a major project, and gain more skills and knowledge to thrive in the field.

Kristmanson isn’t the first person to openly discuss gender inequality in outdoor photography in recent years.

In 2018, the editor of Powder magazine lamented that of the 24 photographs published in the magazine’s photo annual issue, only one was taken by a woman.

“This magazine is a record of the sport, but if we are not capturing 49 per cent of skiers, the women’s demographic, then we are falling short,” wrote Julie Brown.

According to Abby Cooper—an

in-demand photographer who now edits Snowboard Canada (the first woman to do so)—the disparity is not as stark in the Canadian print context.

“The quality of photography isn’t determined by gender, it’s about quality photos, and with that mindset, there seems to be closer to a natural 50/50 representation in publications, especially Mountain Life and Snowboard Canada,” she said by email.

Cooper added that there are a number of well-established female photographers already working in the corridor—including Hailey Elise, Robin O’Neill, Angela Percival, Justa Jeskova, and Erin Hogue—and that there are also plenty of female lifestyle phographers who dabble in action sports as well.

Cooper said she sees active mentorship as key to growing their ranks.

“As an established photographer, I try to connect with photographers of all disciplines as both a mentor and mentee,” she said.

“The photographers in Whistler have a strong community. We gather multiple times a year to network and talk shop at designated nights hosted by Mitch Winton—it doesn’t matter if you’re a hobbyist, aspiring photographer or OG, all are welcome and all gain something from each other.”

Photographer Justa Jeskova, who placed third in the Deep Summer photo contest back in 2012, agreed that the situation in the corridor is better than elsewhere.

“There are so many great female

photographers in this town, who are getting big jobs and I feel like they’re established and in Sea to Sky corridor,” she said.

That said, Jeskova added that she was once paid less than her male counterparts on a photography job—an experience that left her questioning herself. “You never know, is it because you’re female? Or is it because of personality? Or is it because of your skills?”

For Gareau, who has been doing photography for the past three and a half years, the Origin contract represents a “huge opportunity,” allowing her to work with a bigger team on a major contract.

Breaking into agencies has been a real challenge, she said.

“It’s difficult because you have to do so many contracts just to survive,” she said.

“But the bigger contracts are often through agencies.”

In the end, Erin Hogue—the lone woman to take part in Uprising—ended up winning the People’s Choice Award (along with her mentee Vince Emond).

Their touching slideshow depicted female snowboarders who are also raising young children—on and off the hill.

“We would never see a show like the one that won [the People’s Choice Award at Uprising],” said Kristmanson, when asked what’s lost when there isn’t gender equity.

“There’s 50 per cent of the population out there that would never be represented in the stories that get told. That’s what gets sacrificed.” n

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A POPULAR SIGN at climate marches reads, “System Change, Not Climate Change.”

What does system change look like?

Environmental crises such as climate disruption and plastic pollution have led many to suggest it means moving from a perpetual-growth economic system to a circular one, reforming land management to co-management with Indigenous Peoples and shifting from extractive, polluting energy sources to renewables.

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BY DAVID SUZUKI dreamed of. But in considering how to make systems more equitable and sustainable, one change underpins all others: a change in our relationship with nature.

The Western relationship is one of dominance. Government agencies that manage ecosystems are called “natural resource” departments, inferring that nature is a resource for human exploitation.

Every inch of the planet has been petitioned for human ownership. The mainstream view is that nature is property, not a living, generative force. It’s a perspective upheld by our legal systems. People “own” farm animals, we can legally deplete the ocean of fish, and when private companies drain public aquifers for profit, communities must go to court to challenge them.

humans but by itself, Te Awa Tupua.” The law puts the interests of the river first and contains safeguards against privatization and harm, and enables citizens to sue government and corporations on the river’s behalf.

When the legislation passed—with support from all political parties—New Zealand Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei said, “Our environment, however we want to describe it, is our ancestor and from where we come, and, therefore, we owe our environment everything—our life, our existence, our future. The law slowly is starting to find ways—clumsy and not perfect by any means, but it is slowly trying to find ways to understand that core concept.”

New Zealand offers an introduction to an unfolding story. Numerous initiatives worldwide are aimed at bestowing legal personhood and accompanying rights to nature, including rivers, forests and mountains. New Zealand has since given the same rights to a 2,000-square-kilometre former national park known as Te Urewera and to Mount Taranaki.

Unfortunately, in addition to being clumsy, some of these laws contain loopholes government can use to override nature’s rights. Enforcement in many regions has also proven to be a challenge, especially when changes to mainstream resource extraction practices are required.

Some Indigenous experts also point to significant limitations with the Western concept of “legal personhood,” especially when viewed alongside Indigenous laws.

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Under Western legal systems, the concept of “personhood” includes rights, powers, duties and liabilities. In many countries, corporations are recognized as having legal “personhood” and accompanying rights as well. Recently, as a reflection of Indigenous leadership and world views, the legal rights of personhood have in some instances been extended beyond people and corporations to nature itself.

In New Zealand, after centuries of advocating for a river they identified as their life force, the Māori negotiated a treaty settlement with the government recognizing that the Whanganui River, or Te Awa Tupua (which refers to the entire river system “and all its physical and metaphysical elements”), has the rights of a legal person.

According to David Boyd, author of The Rights of Nature: A Legal Revolution that Could Save the World, this recognition, formalized in law in early 2017, means that, “In short, the Whanganui River is no longer owned by

has life and can take life. Recognizing the agency and spiritedness of water is distinct from the concept of legal rights of water or personhood. Indigenous legal orders can provide insight into the mechanisms by which we can honour our responsibilities to water, in all of its forms.”

The Western relationship with nature has led to climate and biodiversity crises.

System change does not happen overnight.

But it has begun, and this is a source of hope.

As many Indigenous Peoples worldwide have articulated, we come from nature and are kin to it. We don’t own it. To develop news systems of sustenance and respect, we must move collectively beyond seeing nature as merely something to exploit.

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A feast for the powder-hungry IN THE SHINTO religion, there are 8,000,000 deities or kami. No one has really counted, but with this number synonymous with infinity in traditional Japanese culture, it suffices to cover the full rock-tree-chaircloud gamut of entities kami are thought to inhabit. You can encounter a handful of the

BY LESLIE ANTHONY more prominent kami at Shinto shrines and monuments, where their presence demands reverent ritual that follows strict rules. Once upon a time, the same gestalt ruled Japanese ski areas.

As Whistlerites know, Japan is a destination of choice for powderhounds weaned on social-media tales of the deep snows of the Japanese Alps on the island of Honshu, and the even deeper snows of Hokkaido to the north. Adventure-ski operators and private guides from Scandinavia, Europe and North America annually swarm once-sleepy Japanese ski areas with clients on pilgrimage to this particular powder shrine.

These days, this off-piste bounty is sanctioned by the Japanese, happy to resurrect a moribund ski industry with a new, burgeoning tourism sector. But getting to this point was an often-difficult path, a tussle between a respectful, tradition-bound society that saw skiing one way, and brash, disruptive visitors with other ideas. The issue, in short,

POWDER HOUNDS Skiing in Japan has truly

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was this: the Japanese didn’t ski off-piste— yet this was exactly where visitors wanted to go. If you skied Japan 20 or 30 years ago, you automatically became a stealth line-poacher.

Deference to the forest’s many kami was one reason the Japanese were loath to forsake their Samurai-like dedication to manicured pistes and technical pursuits like racing and bumps. Other reasons included nature reserves, geothermal hazards, avalanches, and a lack of ski patrol or other personnel trained to deal with backcountry traffic and its inevitable trouble. In any event, snow fell in such vast amounts and with such frequency that it was often too deep to ski—so what was the point? Consequently, without widespread dissemination of a powder-skiing ethos or someone to lead the way, the Shinto impetus for leaving the woods undisturbed led to

steep-and-deep ethos of the extreme-ski era; in the 1990s, global snowsport media discovered Japan’s preternaturally deep snows. A raft of video disseminated the mind-boggling— though still prohibited—experience around the world, sparking an influx of international ski bums. With sudden demand, a select few areas began catering to the powder-hungry.

When the big-mountain freeski craze hit just before the millennium, all hell broke loose as foreign skiers streamed to Japan. Authorities slowly relented, and the seemingly impossible happened: a new generation of Japanese snowsport enthusiasts also voted with their feet, choosing to ride mostly at areas where they were allowed off-piste.

Which brings me to my recent eighth trip to Japan and a visit to the Hokkaido ski area of Kiroro, the acme of the country’s new

“As Whistlerites know, Japan is a destination of choice for powderhounds weaned on social-media tales of the deep snows of the Japanese Alps on the island of Honshu, and the even deeper snows of Hokkaido to the north.” widespread prohibition, with kilometres of rope ringing forested sectors, confusing Jinglish signs like “Keep In,” and cut-out, human-sized policemen holding up a hand in the universal “STOP” gesture propped above tantalizing lines. For the more disrespectful, powder-seeking gaijin, these were all invitations to dig in.

The powder police-state slowly began to erode with the snowboarding revolution and

ski ethos. Just 60 kilometres from Sapporo, Kiroro is typical Japan in featuring hedgehog hills bristling with well-spaced hardwoods separated by sharp-cut valleys. Translation?

Great skiing in deep snow with luge-run valley exits along creekbeds.

What sets Kiroro apart, however, is this: it claims the largest ski acreage of any Japanese resort, and does so by designating 14 off-piste zones within its boundaries. These areas lie

both between cut pistes or fully along the resort’s margins, with trails and cat-roads that funnel back into the resort. Some of these are large enough to spend an hour skiing through, but with no grooming, glading or safety measures, also large enough to get lost in. Each area, marked by an entry gate with name and number, offers great skiing.

But there’s also plenty of route-finding and bushwhacking—adventure skiing at its finest.

In addition, de facto backcountry exit gates stand near the topmost lifts; for these, you must be equipped (there’s an electronic beacon check) and register your itinerary (for free) with local authorities. That’s not as onerous as it sounds since you can actually check in and out online with your phone whenever you exit—a nifty safety feature.

Despite being a purpose-built resort with massive ski-in-ski-out, cruise-shipstyle hotels (think Portillo), Kiroro should appeal to low-end intermediates but appears fully committed to powder-skiing. And why not? Every day I was there saw at least 50 centimetres of snow. On our second morning, with 70 cm of new, we thought to wait in line for the gondola to open at 9 a.m. Arriving at 8:50 we were 20th in line, with only a dozen more behind us when the lift cracked. Our first run was double overhead in one of the in-bounds forest sectors, with an occasional sliver of sun lighting up snow-encrusted branches in an otherworldly glow. As we rode back up, constant Woohoos emanated from empty forests below, and I sensed this: skiing in Japan had truly changed, and the powder kami were happy for us.

Leslie Anthony is a Whistler-based author, editor, biologist and bon vivant who has never met a mountain he didn’t like. He travelled to Kiroro Resort with Trū Adventure Travel. n

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BY GLENDA BARTOSH

“We are sleepwalking toward a climate catastrophe…”

That was the opener from Alden Meyer in a New York Times article leading up to the largely failed climate conference in Madrid this past December. Strategy chief at the Union of Concerned Scientists and an expert on climate policy and the Paris Agreement, he was commenting on the UN’s dire “emissions gap” report released right before the conference. Not only have we (all of us) failed to cut greenhouse-gas emissions—we’ve actually increased them. “... And (we) need to wake up and take urgent action,” was how Meyer finished his sentence.

Evidence everywhere backs up scientists’ warnings that a point-of-no-return disaster is looming: The highest January global temperatures were recorded this year, the hottest January since the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration started keeping records 141 years ago. Brush fires in Australia so big they couldn’t be fought. Zambia’s famous Victoria Falls shrunk to a trickle by drought. Temperatures reaching almost 30˚C near the Arctic Ocean last spring, as atmospheric CO2 in 2019 hit its highest levels in human history.

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DOUBLE DUTY The solar panel screen at the Swiss Centre for Microtechnology and Electronics in Neuchâtel (below) shades the building in summer, helping to keep it cool. The bifacial solar panels also compound solar energy by using sunlight from both sides. (Detail: top). Photos by Glenda Bartosh

Santa Barbara, where Earth Day originated, has warmed 2.3˚C since the late 1800s, and it’s so hot in Qatar they air condition outdoor spaces like shopping districts and Doha’s 40,000-seat stadium— burning more fossil fuels and generating more CO2 to do so.

Urgent action? Huh. As for waking up, some are. And Switzerland, known as the “water tower of Europe,” may be among the most “woke,” for good reason.

Riding the trend of melting glaciers that’s impacting the whole world— including right here in B.C. along with the Antarctic and its Thwaites Glacier, which could raise sea levels by half a metre alone if it melts—more than 500 Swiss glaciers have already disappeared since 1860, and 90 per

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cent of the remainder will be gone by the end of this century if emissions aren’t cut.

Those are glaciers that supply critical fresh water to much of Europe.

SMALL NATION, BIG ON INNOVATION Centuries of ingenuity and education have made the Swiss masters of innovation and precision, especially in clean tech.

The University of Basel, founded before Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue, is known for its outstanding research and technology transfer. Since the 1800s, ETH Zurich, a world leader in science

and technology, has graduated 20 Nobel Prize laureates, including Albert Einstein.

Lausanne’s big polytech campus, the Swiss Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), founded in 1855, is one of Europe’s most

vibrant science and technology institutions.

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SELF-SERVING ILLUMINATED ART We’re pretty familiar with illuminated display panels we might see in museums or art galleries. But how about an independently illuminated panel, one that generates its own power?

In 2017, CSEM launched the first “high-resolution” photovoltaic images using infrared light to power the panel, and visible light to create highquality images. The technology was developed in Neuchâtel, and Compaz, an association that promotes science and environmental awareness, has applied it at Laténium archeology museum on Lake Neuchâtel. Featuring 500 centuries of history, the museum is a world leader in using the technology.

Outside the attractive building, a huge panoramic photo mural displays images of ancient sites now underwater while it produces energy at the same time.

Why is it important for a museum to use innovative, non-carbon technology?

“Well, as archaeologists also working on the evolution of climate since prehistoric times, we are particularly aware (and worried) about the problem of climate change,” writes Marc-Antoine Kaeser, the director of Laténium, via email. “As a museum director, I am happy to contribute to saving energy, because … the museum is a big energy consumer.”

MORE DOUBLE DUTY (Top) CSEM staff with a high-resolution PV image that powers itself. (Below) Museum director Marc-Antoine Kaeser explains this is the same technology used in the photo mural at Laténium archeology museum on Lake Neuchâtel. Photos courtesy of CSEM and Glenda Bartosh.

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SPACE, THE FINAL FRONTIER Next year, Swiss pilot and explorer, Raphaël Domjan, will set a world record flying the solar-powered SolarStratos to 21,000 m.—the edge of space. Photos courtesy of Solar Stratos

TO THE EDGE OF SPACE—POWERED BY THE SUN “Can we have net zero emissions and still fly?” asks a recent Domjan plans to fly to the edge of space in 2021, to an altitude of 20,000 headline in The Guardian. In Switzerland, the answer is a resounding yes. metres. There’s no pressurized cabin, so he must wear a pressurized suit.

The power source? More than 20 m2 of thin, lightweight, slightly curved In 2015, many excitedly followed the flight of the huge, graceful Solar Impulse, which is based at the Payerne Airport near CSEM’s headquarters. solar panels with an efficiency of more than 24 per cent and made with Piloted by Bertrand Piccard (no, not that Captain Picard), it was the first CSEM’s help. Durability is also key. The panels, which are mounted on the aircraft to fly around the world using solar power—welcome news for an wings that span 25 m., can resist UV light and huge thermal cycles.

In the meantime, Domjan, who also headed the PlanetSolar project— industry whose CO2 emissions have been vastly under-estimated. The the first solar-electric boat that circumnavigated the world—plans to contrails generated off airplanes’ wingtips are even worse for warming.

There must be something in Swiss water that inspires so many “firsts” break another world record for a solar aircraft this year. He’ll pilot the in solar-powered adventures: They made the first solar-powered race car SolarStratos to 10,000 m., double the old record.

All these solar projects are adventures, yes, but their purpose is far and the first solar-powered racing boat, and now they’re taking flight to the more critical: Proving solar power is viable. next level of solar transport.

“The main goal is to change the perspective of younger generations. In A stone’s throw from the Solar Impulse’s hangar—where the Swiss air force was practicing loud manoeuvres overhead on the blistering July day the world of today, they think they will not be able to take a plane or to travel we visited—is the home of another solar aircraft, the SolarStratos. This anymore via car. We face a problem, of course, a climate emergency, but we have the technologies to change plane is the brainchild of pilot and so we don’t have to think that we explorer, Raphaël Domjan, who first AHOY, MATES! PlanetSolar, with Raphaël Domjan there on the bow— the have to go back to the cave,” says got serious about solar power after first solar-electric boat to circumnavigate the world. Photos courtesy of CSEM Domjan by phone from his chalet in he witnessed the disappearance of the Val d’Anniviers.

Iceland’s Myrdalsjokull Glacier.

Already, a company is interested Advocate of what he calls in using the technology to make “experimental ecology” and co-founder commercial two-seater aircraft of the world’s first solar web server, that won’t go into the stratosphere, he also has a “thing” for Jules Verne, but might take us from Vancouver as did his grandfather, who read him the great author’s books as a boy. Today, Jules Verne’s greatgrandson, Jean, is one of the patrons of the SolarStratos project, in which

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<< FROM PAGE 42 (CSEM)—now a leader in those fields along with photovoltaics (the conversion of light into electricity)—was created to push things beyond watchmaking. (Ironically, my main source for this article, whom you’ll meet in a minute, sports a watch powered by a solar cell smaller than a penny.)

Not bad for a nation of 8.5. million people, about the same population as Quebec’s.

While Switzerland has traditionally leaned conservative, a big green wave is happening, including in this fall’s parliamentary election, reinforcing bestselling author and Swiss watcher, Diccon Bewes, who writes, “The Swiss may be neutral, but they’re eco-warriors at heart.”

Eco-warriors we need.

The Swiss are champion recyclers and green advocates. Their recycling rate for municipal waste is over 50 per cent. They’ve been fascinated with alternative energy technologies for decades, and recently voted in a new energy plan that emphasizes renewables and hydro. Although they use primarily low-carbon sources now—over half their power comes from hydro and one third from nuclear—the new plan aims at getting off nuclear and onto renewables like solar.

More importantly for the rest of us, they’ve been huge innovators in photovoltaic (PV) solar energy, which just might be the ticket to answer that call to action and snap us out of our sleepwalk.

The International Renewable Energy Agency, based in Germany, reports that solar PV, if deployed effectively, could deliver one fifth of the CO2 emission reductions needed by 2050 to prevent catastrophic warming.

“To mitigate global warming, which all serious scientists say is the biggest challenge of our time, you don’t have much choice,” says Christophe Ballif, a physicist and specialist in photovoltaics and energy management, who heads up EPFL’s and CSEM’s PV centres. To get off fossil fuels, he predicts wind power and hydro will be power sources of choice. But solar will be No. 1 worldwide between 2040 and 2050.

“The earlier the better for the planet,” he adds.

There’s also the big economic argument.

Even though Switzerland is not especially sunny, every square metre of land gets between 1,000 and 1,500 kWh a year from the sun, about the same as Whistler and Vancouver. That’s the energy equivalent of a barrel of oil per square metre. In terms of energy costs, it’s much cheaper for a country like Switzerland to import solar panels than oil, by a factor of 15 or more.

“So it’s a no brainer—countries that can get rid of oil quickly will be much richer in the long term,” Ballif says.

“For the same cost as two years’ worth of fossil fuel imports here in Switzerland, we could have PV solar panels which would produce the same amount of useful energy, but they would provide electrical power for 30 years, not just two.”

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BRIGHT IDEAS FOR SOLAR Switzerland was a pioneer in solar PV, but lost its edge in the 1990s when support, such as installation incentives, was cut back. And while they don’t manufacture PV solar cells (China has taken that lead from Europe), they assemble them into panels. Still, Swiss solar technology is virtually everywhere.

“If you buy a piece of PV technology, you can be sure it has some Swiss technology,” Ballif told journalists when we visited the CSEM centre. “It was capped with some Swiss equipment; it was coated with some Swiss finish; it was measured with Swiss metrology; it has been calculated with Swiss software, because of the innovation level of Switzerland.”

In Switzerland itself, solar is cheaper, more efficient, more popular and more innovative than ever. For instance, they’ve figured out how to slice the silicon wafers used in PV solar cells to one fifth of their former thickness, saving materials, but also making them much more flexible—perfect for use on curved surfaces like airplane wings.

One canton, Fribourg, in western Switzerland, saw a 20-fold increase in installed PV solar between 2007 and 2017. It

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HIGH ON INNOVATION The Swiss are brilliant at taking PV solar panels to new heights. (Top) Terra cotta-coloured solar panels on a vineyard shed in Château d’Auvernier fit right into the heritage district. (Bottom left) Retractable solar panels are based on coverings for mountain cable cars. (Bottom right). White solar panels beautifully complement crisp, contemporary architecture. Photos courtesy of CSEM

accounts for more than 50 per cent of peak demand on sunny days.

As well, REC Solar—the largest brand of solar panels made in Singapore—is developing one of the best 60-cell PV panels on the market using Swiss technology, improving on big REC panels currently used in large-scale applications like the Dubai Airport (15,000 solar panels, although the Indianapolis airport boasts more than 87,000!) and Audi’s production plant in Brussels.

Other game-changers include solar innovations that architects and builders anywhere in the world would love.

“In Switzerland, we have a sensitivity to buildings’ aesthetics,” says Ballif, showing journalists an image of a typical Swiss cow with a shiny, black, rectangular solar panel draped on its side, then the same cow with a fully integrated panel in terms of colour and shape that blends in so well you can barely see it.

Ergo the many Swiss advances in taking building-integrated PV (photovoltaic

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materials used to replace conventional building materials) to new levels of architectural integrity.

Probably the biggest innovation architects and building owners are welcoming are white solar panels CSEM has developed—perfect for vertical walls, which are usually white or light-coloured.

The technique is hush-hush, but these white PV panels have a surprisingly high efficiency of about 12 or 13 per cent. (Black panels—understandably the preferred colour for its superior ability to absorb solar radiation—have an efficiency of about 19 per cent, which is constantly increasing.)

Another new product: Solar panels with about 15-per-cent efficiency the colour of terra cotta roof tiles most Canadians would describe as Mediterranean, but, surprisingly, is also the colour of traditional roofs in Switzerland. Again, adding a lovely red sienna colour is a trade secret, but the result is perfect for rural or historic areas like those in Fribourg and Neuchâtel,

where standards must be met and the usual glossy, black PV solar panels like you see at Whistler simply aren’t suitable.

Another solar game-changer are bifacial solar cells, which catch light from both sides.

Developed at CSEM, they’re already being used on buildings in Sicily, Singapore and Russia. This is a big new trend, according to Ballif, because when the solar panel is installed at the right angle it also uses light from the back, generating 20 per cent more energy for the same price.

“That would really make a difference to energy production,” says top Whistler builder, Bob Deeks, president/owner of RDC Fine Homes and a Canadian trailblazer in sustainable housing.

Then there are the small solar roof panels about the size of a shingle—perfect for edging a hip roof, and retractable solar panels based on coverings for mountain cable cars.

Another popular innovation used on hundreds of Swiss buildings—something you can’t help but notice on CSEM’s Neuchâtel

headquarters—are huge, beautiful, eyecatching solar screens developed with new technology, such as multi-wire interconnection. The CSEM’s 600-squaremetre facade generates 60,000 kWh a year, enough to meet 12 families’ power needs.

“The light hits between the solar cells, reflects off the shiny wall, and gets collected at the back of the modules. All the electricity is fed back to the local utility grid, which sponsored the project,” says Ballif.

Micro-solar panels, flexible solar panels. A solar project on Lac des Toules in Switzerland that could power over 6,000 households. Coloured solar panels, illuminated panels, two-sided ones—all of these are effective solar energy innovations we can only hope the world will wake up to and use more urgently.

But possibly the most intriguing piece of Swiss solar ingenuity are the thin, lightweight PV panels that powered the first solar aircraft around the world and will soon carry another one to the edge of space. n

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After all, Gib is the nickname of this seven-square-kilometre chunk of rock in the Mediterranean, which is an overseas territory of the U.K. dangling from the southernmost tip of Spain.

And, by default, unimaginative tourists automatically end up calling Gibraltar’s famous Barbary apes, young and old, Gib. However, in this case, tiny Gib is the cutest and most deserving of the name.

As our tour group strolls along the top of the Rock of Gibraltar to take in the views, Gib hops on his mom’s back for a ride over to see us.

He dismounts from his mom’s embrace to give us all a melt-your-heart, big-eyed stare.

To prove he can do things on his own, Gib wanders off to grab a stick and then bolts back to mom.

Our tour group of 20, by this time, has taken hundreds of photos and cooed just as many times.

While Gib is the star of this encounter, the 250 other Barbary apes, which are really tailless macaques monkeys brought over from Morocco, are considered Gibraltar’s most famous residents and biggest tourist attraction.

The primates roam in seven packs on the upper elevation of the peninsula where tourists frequent to soak in the vistas and explore St. Michael’s Cave, a subterranean wonder of natural stalactites and stalagmites and man-made amphitheatre and lighting show.

While wild, the monkeys are accustomed to people but you’re asked not to feed them, because they will aggressively snatch food and anything else they can get their nimble little hands on, from sunglasses and purses to jewelry and iPhones.

Gibraltar is the first stop on the sevenday Mediterranean cruise aboard the elegant, 287-metre long, 3,573-passenger Emerald Princess.

Gibraltar isn’t a common stop on Med cruises, so many passengers are excited to step foot on The Rock, as it’s colloquially known, for the gargantuan white limestone formation that juts out of the Strait of

Gibraltar.

This little peninsula, with a population of 30,000, also has a fascinating history and geography.

For a millennia, different nations have fought for control of this strategic peninsula located between Europe and Africa where the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet in the narrow strait between Spain and Morocco.

The British took Gibraltar from the Spanish in 1704 and still have it today as an overseas territory.

Proud to be British, Gibraltar is also serious about its own sovereignty.

Thus said, the diminutive peninsula is a bit of Jolly Olde England in the Mediterranean.

In town, palm-treed Casemates Square leads to a British-style high street chock-ablock with U.K. brand stores.

Our sustenance stops also reflect Britannia, with tea and scones with jam and clotted cream at The Cornish Bakery and fish and chips with Bass ale at All’s Well Pub. A port with only one per cent corporate tax and no sales tax, Gibraltar has become an international shipping and banking centre and the world headquarters for many online gambling companies.

Gib

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Astle starts campaign for Queen of Crankworx in Rotorua WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKER TO ATTEND ALL THREE CRANKWORX FESTIVALS FOR FIRST TIME

BY DAN FALLOON WHISTLER’S GEORGIA ASTLE has her eyes on a major Crankworx prize.

Starting with the first festival of the season in Rotorua, New Zealand, the 22-yearold is ramping up her participation in the Crankworx World Tour in 2020 with the ultimate goal of racing herself into contention for the Queen of Crankworx crown.

Astle’s best results bookended her week. She started with a third-place finish in the Giant Toa Enduro on March 1 and wrapped with a sixth-place showing in the Crankworx Rotorua Downhill on March 8.

In between, Astle took an 11th-place finish in the Rotorua Air DH on March 4, a 13th-place showing in the 100% Dual Slalom Rotorua on March 5, and another 13th-place result in the RockShox Rotorua Pump Track Challenge on March 7.

Even with five events in a week, Astle still felt strong when speaking the day after competition wrapped, crediting her offseason work with TaG Cycling for preparing her well. However, she acknowledged that she’s still in the process of regaining her tenacious racing mindset.

“The gym work I’ve been doing I really noticed in the downhill, which was on this really blown-out course,” she said. “It was like doing however many hundreds of pushups a day down the track. I thought, ‘I can do this. This isn’t too bad.’

IN THE JUNGLE Georgia Astle competes in the Giant Toa Enduro in New Zealand on March 1.

PHOTO BY KIKE ABELLEIRA COURTESY OF CRANKWORX

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“It’s the bike confidence I’m lacking.”

Despite requiring a little recovery time after the enduro, Astle said she was glad to have it done first, especially as it doesn’t really move the needle in terms of the overall Crankworx standings.

“It’s a fun race. I really enjoy doing enduro. All the other events in Crankworx were sandwiched in and actually counted,” she said. “The enduro was more for fun and was just an extra event that I added on.”

The course, however, was a challenge, as only two of six stages were properly gravityfed, she said. That meant it was hard for riders to hold speed for most of the race’s duration and, combined with tight transition times and hot temperatures, left competitors sweating.

“You just made it to your start, you have five minutes to drop, you grab a sip of water and then you pretty much jump into the stage and all of a sudden, it was pretty much the pedalliest stage ever. That was really hard,” she said.

Being her first year loading up on Crankworx events, Astle knows the learning curve she’s facing in the coming months.

Still, she’s seen how her fellow women have handled new events such as the CLIF Speed and Style, running for just the second time after debuting in Whistler last August, and she’s eager for what she’ll soon be able to do.

“I wasn’t really up for the jumps on my hardtail, my dirt-jump bike, but watching the girls, they improved so much and started throwing tricks on them,” she said. “I’m pretty confident that by the end of this year, my riding will have skyrocketed because I’ll have to do these events that I wouldn’t normally be doing. I’m really excited by that.”

Apart from her usual downhill and enduro contests, Astle said she enjoyed the

dual slalom, which requires different skills in different areas of the course.

“The BMX girls have a huge advantage with gate starts, but there’s so much of a mountain-biking aspect within it. There’s jumping, cornering, all these skills that I think makes it the coolest race format,” she said.

While the pump track is also fun, Astle said those with BMX backgrounds are strongly favoured—so she plans to be a regular at the local BMX courses in preparation for future stops in Austria in June and at home in Whistler in August.

With her expansion into so many disciplines, Astle noted that she’s welcomed an extra set of hands with her on tour this year, as she has the help of a mechanic through her Unior Devinci Factory Racing Team.

“This year, I have a bit of a step up with my support, so I had some helping me on the mechanic side of things,” she said. “Otherwise, it would have been crazy having to deal with three bikes.”

Also in Rotorua, Squamish’s Ainhoa Ijurko made her Crankworx pro division debut, finishing 15th in the Air DH, 16th in the dual slalom and seventh in the downhill.

In the downhill, Australia’s Tracey Hannah topped American Jill Kintner and New Zealand’s Vinny Armstrong for the pro women’s win while Australia’s Mick Hannah bested a pair of Kiwis, Sam Blenkinsop and George Brannigan, for the men’s win. As well, Ben de Vall won the youth men’s 13-14 division while Squamish’s Jackson Goldstone topped the youth men’s 15-16 contest and Squamish’s Lily Boucher was fourth.

In the Air DH, Kintner scored the women’s win over Anneke Beerten of the Netherlands and defending Queen of

Crankworx Vaea Verbeeck of Canada. On the men’s side, Blenkinsop bested Czechia’s Tomas Slavik and New Zealand’s Matt Walker. Meanwhile, Cameron Bragg won the invitational 10-to-12 female division, Lisa Mason took third in the senior 19-plus female event, Boucher took fifth in her category and de Vall placed 19th in his division.

As for the dual slalom, Kintner got past Canadian Casey Brown in the big final, while Verbeeck earned third by topping Australian Danielle Beecroft in the small final. On the men’s side, American Kyle Strait bested Canuck Bas Van Steenbergen for gold, and in the small final, Walker emerged over American Collin Hudson. Meanwhile, Boucher ended up taking third in her event.

In the speed and style, France’s Tomas Lemoine downed American Greg Watts in the men’s big final while in an all-American small final, Garret Mechem got past David Lieb.

Goldstone also competed, taking 13th overall.

Jordan Scott of the United States topped Verbeeck and Kintner for top women’s spot.

It was the second win in a row for Scott, who beat Kintner in the pump track women’s final as France’s Mathilde Bernard bested New Zealand’s Shania Rawson for bronze.

On the men’s side, the United States swept the podium as Tommy Zula emerged in the big final over Hudson, while Austin Warren edged out Van Steenbergen in the small final.

In the King of Crankworx overall chase, Van Steenbergen (202 points) holds a slight advantage over Strait (194 points) and Blenkinsop (180 points) while in the Queen chase, Kintner has a strong start in wresting back her title with 420 points to Verbeeck’s 285 and Scott’s 227. Astle sits 11th with 72 points.

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Bennett blasts through first ski-cross season

The moment another incredible season of mountain golf came into view.

WMSC RACER WINS NATIONALS, QUALIFIES FOR SUBSEQUENTLY CANCELLED JUNIOR WORLDS

BY DAN FALLOON ONE MIGHT CHALK up Emeline Bennett’s early success in her ski-cross career to beginner’s luck, but the 16-yearold Whistler Mountain Ski Club member is proving it’s more than that.

In her first year of competitive ski-cross, Bennett won the U19 women’s division at the Canadian National Championships in Red Deer, Alta. in January and secured a spot on Canada’s 2020 FIS Junior Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships team, which was set to compete in SaintLary, France later this month until FIS announced March 6 it was cancelled due to concerns around coronavirus.

Still, Bennett acknowledged the boost of being thought of so highly by Alpine Canada brass, and said she was shocked when the announcement came out on Feb. 26.

“It was a really big surprise, especially because I wasn’t told directly,” she said.

“One of my friends actually sent me a text saying ‘Hey, congratulations,’ and I [responded] ‘Oh, on what?’

“She sent me a screenshot of the Alpine Canada website and said, ‘You made it.’”

Being among the youngest on the team made Bennett extra surprised to be named.

“I wasn’t really expecting it because I’m the youngest age group that could qualify and it’s my first season doing ski-cross. I didn’t really have any expectations and I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed if it didn’t come through, but I was very excited to be named,” she said.

However, even before the cancellation, Bennett had decided with her family and coaches not to attend, as the quick turnaround made it difficult. And besides, she can still qualify for four more years.

“I don’t think it’s my year this year just because I have four more years to qualify, so my goal is to work really hard and go next year,” she said. “It didn’t really feel like enough time for me to wrap my head around something that big, and then there was the factor of it being quite expensive.”

Should she crack the squad again in the future, Bennett will have international experience under her belt, having competed overseas as an alpine racer in Japan at the Japan Cup last season.

“The change of scenery is not the hard part. It’s just that you’re faced with all this international competition,” she said.

“You’re there to represent your country and you want to do the best that you can, so it’s a mental game that way. I try to treat it just like any other race because I can wrap my head around that a lot easier.”

Bennett has some prior ski-cross experience, as she had done some local junior races until the age of 13, but didn’t

think of it after aging out. However, she was invited to a Youth Olympic Games qualifier by a former alpine coach and though she didn’t qualify, she decided to pursue the sport at other events.

“Because it’s such a small field, going into it this late isn’t as big of a deal,” she said. “I went for fun and then started taking it a little more seriously and started getting some good results.”

While technically a freestyle event, Bennett said several of her alpine skills transfer into ski-cross, and provide her a different approach than competitors who grew up focused on ski-cross.

“The biggest thing is the confidence you have on your skis. Even though ski-cross has all those jumps, you really have to be able to go over on to your skis and carve through those turns,” she said. “It’s about being strong when you have all these other girls around you that are fighting to get into the front.

“I see a big difference when some skicross racers that have come from alpine roll into a big corner and you can see their confidence on their edges and their body position.”

“It’s about being strong when you have all these other girls around you...”

- EMELINE BENNETT

Still, the transition hasn’t been entirely seamless, she acknowledged, and even with the early success, Bennett knows she has plenty of room to grow.

“On all those features, sometimes I’d get overwhelmed. I can go off jumps, but I’ve never had to do it where I try to keep myself on the ground for the longest amount of time, and I’ve never had to do it with three other girls chasing me down,” she said. “It’s something that I think will come with a lot more experience.

“It’s just getting used to having all these people around you, being aware of what they’re doing, and how you need to react to that.”

Even so, Bennett went into U19 nationals with no expectations, anticipating a threerace-in-three-day grind. When she came away with the crown, Bennett discovered the true depths of her abilities.

“It was really cool because [afterward] a bunch of my coaches said, ‘I know that you deserve that,’ but they didn’t want to put the pressure on me, being ‘I think this is something that you can do,’” she recalled.

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Reid recovering after sliding-centre crash LUGER IN A COMA BUT MAKING PROGRESS

BY DAN FALLOON ON NOV. 16, 2019, luger Garrett Reid was taking his final training runs on his home track at the Whistler Sliding Centre before he and his teammates were to head to Europe for the Junior World Cup season.

It was shaping up to be a big year for the 16-year-old, who had been nominated to Canada’s Youth Olympic Games team and was eager for his second season travelling internationally to do the sport he loves.

Instead of jetsetting and competing, Reid has been stuck in a Vancouver hospital room after crashing on one of those runs, Luge Canada revealed last week, noting the Reid family had until then requested privacy in order to focus their efforts on their son.

In an interview with Pique on March 5, Reid’s mother Leesa said he is doing “surprisingly well.” She said he is in rehab, recently got back on a regular diet, is moving his limbs and, though he is not fully out of his coma, has some degree of consciousness. Leesa said doctors initially expected Garrett to be in an induced coma until at least May or June and likely would not be released from the hospital for two

years, but he has blown past those early prognostications.

“He’s definitely exceeded all expectations for recovery and they’re no longer telling us what they expect,” she said. “He just keeps doing stuff that they didn’t think he’d be doing for six months or at all.”

Leesa was onsite the day of the accident and said it looked innocent enough, describing it as “garden variety.” However, it soon became apparent that something was wrong and Leesa credits the sliding centre’s track crew for its quick response.

“He was non-responsive, nonbreathing,” she said. “[The track crew members] were on the scene in easily under a minute.

“Everything they did was a perfect response, as far as I can tell. They couldn’t have done more.”

From the track, Garrett was taken to the Whistler Health Care Centre, which sought to make arrangements to bring him to Vancouver via air ambulance. Foggy conditions made helicopter travel unsafe, so he was driven instead.

“He was taken down to Vancouver and it was touch-and-go for about three weeks,” Leesa said.

Garrett was in an induced coma for

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three weeks, and remained completely unconscious for roughly three weeks after, at which point he was transferred to the trauma ward from the intensive care unit.

What has baffled Leesa and her family is how a crash that didn’t seem like it should be overly serious resulted in the trauma that it did. She said nothing seemed to be wrong with the track or its equipment, and wonders if Garrett’s helmet failed to protect him.

“It wasn’t a crash that should have resulted in probably even a concussion, let alone a brain injury,” she said. “It’s a crash I’ve seen a lot of times and most people continue on to the finish.

“Garrett isn’t an out-of-control slider.

He doesn’t crash a ton.

“It was very difficult to understand how what happened resulted in a major injury.”

Whistler Sport Legacies president and CEO Roger Soane has reviewed video footage of the incident, observing that it was a run that went wrong.

“At some points around Corner 13, he started to get offline. As he went down the track, by the time he reached Corner 15, he was severely out of line and that’s where we believe the accident happened,” he said.

“It’s just one of those things in these sports where if you make an error, it can be quite costly.”

Luge Canada high performance manager Sam Edney said that the organization and Whistler Sport Legacies are funding a biomechanics study through the University of Ottawa to determine if Garrett’s helmet was indeed the culprit, as none of the other obvious answers seem to fit.

“That’s what’s making us all scratch our heads in a sense,” he said. “It wasn’t an awful crash that I think a lot of people think of. It was a simple, large impact. What we’re missing from the footage is just what happened at the moment that there was head trauma.”

Soane added that there was a thorough inspection of the course after Garrett’s injury occurred, and training resumed only after the relevant sports organizations gave the all clear.

“Whenever there’s an incident on the track, we do have a track protocol where our safety officer would do a check of the track,” he said. “After this specific accident, we actually suspended sliding for the rest of the day. We had our track crew inspect the track, and we had the Canadian Luge Association inspect the track, to make sure that there wasn’t anything that we felt could have caused this accident.

“We got the all clear from all the sliding sports. They were happy and content to

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Edney, meanwhile, said that in addition to the shock of what happened to Garrett, there was also the disappointment of seeing his athletic progression halted so suddenly.

“It’s a tough one because we obviously had high hopes for Garrett. He was developing really strongly,” he said. “He had set his heights pretty high for what he wanted to achieve and we were watching him get to that point and it was really exciting.

“He’s a really strong athlete, has a really calm demeanour and is also a really strong presence among his teammates.”

With the remaining team members heading off to Austria the day after the crash and Garrett’s status in such flux, Leesa said the team was not initially informed of his condition.

Once they were told, however, Edney said Canadian Sport Institute Calgary mental performance lead Frank van den Berg and psychologist Lauren McBride of UBC Counselling Services were brought in to help the athletes cope with the situation.

“The team was pretty hurt at first and concerned for Garrett but I also know that they banded together right away. That was something that really was a bright spot to see,” Edney said, adding the team dedicated its season to Garrett and is keeping him in their thoughts. “They’re following his progress and his updates and they’re always thinking of him.”

IN RECOVERY Garrett Reid is progressing after a devastating crash at Whistler Sliding Centre in November.

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As difficult as the situation has been, Edney said the athletes have handled it as best they can, especially considering their youth.

“We’re talking about 16-year-olds, and the maturity and the level of professionalism that they had towards what they do daily [was impressive],” he said. “We took it into our hands to make sure that all resources were available for every athlete after an incident like this.

“We did do some mental consultant performance work with a sport psychologist and a trained clinical psychologist. They spent a couple sessions with the team and I think that really helped our group.”

RETURNING TO NORMAL While the first several weeks were stressful and filled with uncertainty, Leesa said the family has started to get back to normal.

Leesa, husband Ken and eldest son Parker were all at the hospital for the first five weeks, at which point Parker felt comfortable returning to work after being informed that Garrett was expected to live.

Parker, who most recently was a monobobsleigh athlete, had stepped back from the sport prior to the accident to focus on completing an apprenticeship.

“He’s getting some school done, getting that under his belt, and he may or may not go back to [bobsleigh],” Leesa said.

Leesa said the family kept Garrett’s condition quiet in the months after his injury, especially as they didn’t want to draw comparisons to Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili, who died during a training run in advance of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. However, with the silence around Garrett’s situation leading to rumours that he had passed away, Leesa felt it was time to publicly set the record straight.

Close friends brought them cooked meals in the early going, while friends, teammates and sport representatives have been by to send their best wishes as they’ve heard the news.

While Garrett is making quick progress, there is no timeline for when he will be released from the hospital. Given his trajectory so far, Leesa hopes to bring him home soon, but is also aware that his progression could slow or change.

Edney, meanwhile, said that as the luge season comes to a close at the sliding centre with the Canadian Luge Championships on March 13 and 14 and the BCLA Provincial Luge Championships on March 18 and 19, Luge Canada will strive to ensure that an injury like Garrett’s never occurs again.

“As the season wraps up here in the next couple weeks, it’s something we’ll revisit and we’ll debrief the whole process. We’ll look at the crash again and try to continue to look at ways so that something like this is not happening,” Edney said. n

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WSSF looks to be Better Together WITH NEW EVENTS, REVAMPED WORLD SKI AND SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL HOPES TO MAXIMIZE INCLUSIVITY

BY DAN FALLOON THE WORLD SKI AND Snowboard Festival (WSSF) unveiled the first chunk of its 2020 schedule earlier this month, and some changes are coming in Gibbons Whistler’s first year of ownership.

In addition to an already-announced expansion of the schedule to once again cover two weekends, a new Banked Slalom event is the most significant on-mountain addition, with the finals slated for April 25 in Skier’s Plaza.

Wanting to ensure the company’s ownership of the festival started well, Gibbons Whistler CEO Joey Gibbons consulted with several athletes before the season to ensure that he was on the right track.

One of the recurring themes was that after a long, stressful and tiring season, it would be welcome to do something a little different. “[For] all of them unanimously, it was about ‘Let’s do something fun. Let’s get everybody together and do something that the community can watch and get excited,’” he said.

Knowing that several of his friends regularly hit up banked slalom events at Mount Baker and Mount Seymour, Gibbons

felt it seemed like a fit to bring something similar up here.

“It would be super cool. We could put our own spin on it, put it right at the base of the mountain and finish into a big crowd,” he said. “I just kept learning about it, listening to it. I brought it up with Seb [Fremont], who runs events on the mountain and he got excited about it.

“It just started creating its own vibe.”

Gibbons added that with qualifying rounds set for the days prior to the finals, skiers and snowboarders can come give it a shot before the April 25 finals, which he hopes will draw 5,000-plus people to Skier’s Plaza.

A release described the set-up as a “winding course filled with whoops, rollers, kickers, and banked turns,” and Gibbons expects to have a clearer vision of how it will look after an upcoming meeting with the athletes.

“I really want to make it their idea,” he said. “[We’ll] develop the format with them.”

Gibbons added that he plans to hold similar consultation for the big air contests, garnering feedback from athletes on considerations such as the jump size and the format.

Returning events include the Saudan Couloir Race Extreme (April 17), big air (April 18) and Halfpipe Fam Jam (April

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19). While registration has only recently opened and little was confirmed at press time, Gibbons said fans can expect World Cup, X Games and other professional skiers and snowboarders to come out.

“A lot of them are away competing all year long and they want to come back to Whistler when it’s that time of year and the sun’s out,” he said. “They want to really just get together with all their fans in the community and have some fun.

“We feel like this event is going to hit that perfectly.”

On the list of events, the big air contests did not retain the Halaw Snowboard Invitational and Sp’akwus Ski Invitational names they utilized in 2019, but Gibbons, noting that Whistler Blackcomb (WB) is taking the lead on organizing the on-mountain events, said those monikers may yet return.

“I know how important it is for the mountain to work with the First Nations, so I’m sure it’ll continue if everyone’s on board for it,” he said.

A WB spokesperson said in an email that naming discussions had not yet occurred.

As for the multimedia events that are near and dear to festivalgoers’ hearts, Pro Photographer Showcase (Wednesday, April 22), Intersection (Thursday, April 23), and

Swatch 72hr Filmmaker Showdown (Friday, April 24) were all confirmed in the release.

However, instead of taking place at Whistler Conference Centre as in years past, the site will also be Skier’s Plaza.

“The magic always takes place when the mountain meets the village,” Gibbons said.

“The more we can bring people together in that environment, the closer we can get to that energy and the better we will be.”

While the stage will be covered, and nearby Gibbons Whistler watering holes such as WB-owned GLC and the Gibbons-owned Longhorn Saloon offer some shelter, Gibbons himself expects attendees can handle some inclement weather if it shows up.

“For the most part, there’s been a lot of years where those events have taken place when it’s been raining, but with the gear that people wear these days, people often come dressed prepared for it,” he said.

Gibbons added that though Multiplicity wasn’t on the initial schedule, the planning process is underway and more details will be announced soon.

Gibbons said this year’s slogan is Better Together, and so far, he’s been proud to see the community coalescing to make the festival a success.

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Szocs completes 90-km Vasaloppet SWEDISH CROSS-COUNTRY RACE PART OF WHISTLER RACER’S 10-YEAR GOAL

BY DAN FALLOON AMANDA SZOCS IS well on her way to becoming a Worldloppet Master, and she recently achieved a childhood dream to get well on her way.

On Feb. 29, Szocs completed the Vasaloppet in Sweden, a 90-kilometre race from Sälen to Mora in the western part of the country.

Szocs finished the course in nine hours, 43 minutes and 38 seconds (9:43:38), finishing 781st in a contest with 15,800 entries, making it the world’s largest loppet both by distance and participation.

“I spent so much time preparing myself just to be able to complete 90 kms pain-free on cross-country skis. I went into it at first thinking this is going to be a race, and as soon as the clock started, I realized I know now this is not a race,” she said. “As soon as you get past 10,000 people on cross-country skis, it turns into a different event altogether.”

Szocs, whose husband and daughter travelled with her to Sweden, was overwhelmed when she finally made it across the line.

“They put the medal around my neck and I just burst into tears,” she said. “It sounds kind of funny, but I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, I stayed on my feet and I made it today.’”

Szocs described the Swedish trails as being fairly similar to the rolling terrain found in northern Ontario, meaning the local sites had her more than ready for what awaited her in Scandinavia.

“In some ways, my training in Whistler had me overprepared,” she said. “We have such a challenging facility up at Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan, so I showed up and I was pretty much ready to ski just about anything.

“This was pretty mellow terrain—lots of flats, which I wasn’t used to.”

Entering the contest is part of a larger push on Szocs’ part to become a Worldloppet Master, which racers can achieve by taking part in series races in 10 different countries, including one on a different continent.

Szocs started the chase in 2017 in St. Moritz, Switzerland with Engadin, then went to Japan for the Sapporo International Ski Marathon in 2018, and completed Italy’s Marcialonga last year. She was planning to return to Engadin last year, but it was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.

Those other races Szocs completed were in the 50- to 60-km ranges, so the Vasaloppet was a bigger challenge for Szocs than the others.

“After 50 kms, it all starts to kind of feel the same. It goes from a physical game to a mental game,” she said. “Your body feels pretty similar from 50 kms to 90 kms.

“I think that might be it for me in terms of length,” she added with a laugh.

SWEDE SUCCESS Amanda Szocs, left, after completing the Vasaloppet in Sweden.

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Szocs said she took to trail running to get ready for the contest, entering Gary Robbins’ Coast Mountain Trail Series races, Comfortably Numb and the Valley to Peak in addition to spending hours in the gym.

All the while, she found herself more closely connected with her home community, discovering that everyone strives to push one another, leading to improvement for all.

“The interesting part about this whole thing wasn’t the race itself. It was really the preparation to get ready for the race,” she said. “So many things happened because of this. I ended up meeting people in the community that I had seen for years but never really knew that well. All of a sudden, I started running with different people, strength training with different people and doing all sorts of different events.”

A significant challenge to Szocs is just being able to register, especially considering the registration times aren’t generally convenient for North Americans. It’s a necessary evil, though, as the Vasaloppet, for example, sold out in seven minutes.

“I often find myself waking up in the wee hours trying to get into these races,” she said. “It’s always exciting when you find out you got in.”

In the past events, Szocs was accompanied by her daughter, Zada, before it turned into a full family excursion this year. She said that in addition to the race, she tries to soak in as much of the country as possible while there.

“It’s been fun to try to tie in a cultural piece. We’ll find ourselves at different art galleries or trying to figure out what the food’s all about,” she said. “This time, we really indulged in local dishes, the Swedish meatballs. We went into Stockholm and checked it out. It’s so beautiful.”

Next year, Szocs hopes to stay closer to home as she will try to register for the Canadian stop on the tour, the Gatineau Loppet in Quebec. Conveniently, Canada is also hosting next year’s Masters World Cup in Canmore, Alta. Further in the future, Szocs will attempt to qualify for the American Birkebeiner in Wisconsin, and would love to race the Merino Muster in New Zealand. n

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Downhill Derelicts event coming March 12 SPORTS BRIEFS: ALEXANDER HITS WORLD CUP TOP 10; WMSC MEMBERS, GRADS STRONG AT HOME

BY DAN FALLOON YOU DON’T HAVE to be a superspy to support a great cause this week.

The Downhill Derelicts, a crew of American skiers who have come to Whistler every year since 2003, are holding a James Bond-themed fundraiser at Summit Sport this Thursday, March 12 at 8 p.m.

Summit store manager Deidre Potter made the connection with the group two years ago when she was managing the Salomon location in Whistler and one of her employees told her about them.

“I’d been looking for some sort of initiative to pull into the store to create more of a community vibe,” she said. “I love their story, so my employee got me in touch with D.J. [Taylor], who’s one of the co-founders of the group. I just fell in love with their whole concept.”

Potter loves that the Derelicts hold a fondness for Whistler, returning every year, to the point that they want to make the resort accessible to as many people as possible.

“It was a bit of a fraternity boys trip and they loved and appreciated everything so much about Whistler that they decided

that they wanted to start giving back to the community, so they chose to work with Whistler Adaptive,” she said. “It’s the selfless act of getting a bunch of guys together to fundraise money for such an important cause. It’s pretty inspiring, to be honest.”

This year’s fundraiser will include music from the Combat Dolphins, snacks, a silent auction, and prizes raffled off every 15 minutes. Potter said this is the first time the major fundraising push has been condensed into a single night, noting that it used to be a week-long campaign.

The funds will support Whistler Adaptive’s Hawkes Program, which benefits first responders and military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder, which is a cause close to Potter as her brother has been dealing with the condition since leaving the army.

“The fact that there’s people that care so much about this whole prospect around supporting these people, it makes me feel like my brother’s going to be OK,” she said.

Since the Derelicts began fundraising for Whistler Adaptive in 2017, they have raised more than $92,000.

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ALEXANDER HITS WORLD CUP TOP 10 The lone Audi FIS World Cup ski race of the weekend saw some great news for Whistler skiers.

Cameron Alexander set a new career best with his 10th-place showing in the downhill at Kvitfjell, Norway on March 7.

Wearing the No. 40 bib, Alexander came in 1.19 seconds behind winner Matthias Mayer of Austria, who edged out Norway’s Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and Switzerland’s Carlo Janka for the victory. Other Canadians included Benjamin Thomsen in 31st, Jeffrey Read in 38th, and fellow Whistler Mountain Ski Club (WMSC) grads Jack Crawford in 39th and Brodie Seger in 49th.

WMSC MEMBERS, GRADS COMBINE FOR EIGHT MEDALS AT HOME WMSC racers and grads on the BC Ski Team ended up taking home eight medals in BC Cup action held at Whistler Blackcomb from Feb. 29 to March 7.

BC Ski Team member Nathan Romanin came away with a haul, winning the Feb. 29 giant slalom, March 1 giant slalom, and the second March 7 downhill while taking third in the first March 7 downhill.

Meanwhile, Tait Jordan scored second in the March 1 giant slalom while Konstantin Petkovic was third in the Feb. 29 giant slalom.

On the women’s side, Gemma Bexton went home with a pair of medals after finishing second in the Feb. 29 giant slalom and third in the March 1 giant slalom.

Complete results are online at fis-ski. com.

ENDURO WORLD SERIES POSTPONES FIRST TWO RACES The first two races of the Enduro World Series (EWS) season are off, at least for now.

In a release on March 11, the EWS announced that Round 1 in Manizales, Colombia on March 27 and 28 and Round 2 in Farellones, Chile on April 4 and 5 have been postponed and will run at a later date in order to help contain the spead of coronavirus.

The Colombian race will run on Nov. 7 and 8, while the Chilean contest is set for Nov. 14 and 15. The season is now set to start at Montagnes du Caroux, France on May 23 and 24.

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WINTERHAWKS TAKE LIONS GATE LEAGUE CROWN A successful playoff season for local pucksters continued on the weekend.

A week after both Sea to Sky Bears squads nabbed their zone crowns and qualified for provincials, the Whistler Winterhawks peewee ‘C’ team downed the Hollyburn Huskies by a 6-2 final to claim the Lions Gate League title on March 8.

PEIFFER PLACES SEVENTH AT FIEBERBRUNN Whistler Freeride Club (WFC) grad Tom Peiffer matched his season best in Freeride World Tour competition at Fieberbrunn, Austria on March 9.

Competing in the men’s ski division, Peiffer placed seventh, a ranking he also achieved at Kicking Horse earlier this year.

He now sits 11th. New Zealand’s Craig Murray topped American Isaac Freeland and fellow Kiwi Hank Bilous for the win.

In the women’s snowboard event, Pemberton’s Claudia Avon took sixth as France’s Marion Haerty bested Australia’s Michaela Meehan-Davis and American Erika Vikander.

TWO LOCAL FREERIDERS GOLDEN IN ALBERTA Current WFC competitors, meanwhile, excelled in regional action at Alberta’s Castle Mountain Resort on March 8.

Owen Yarnold topped the U12 ski male event with a two-run score of 58.1 while in the 12-to-14 ski male contest, Nate Wilson tallied a 61.13 for the win while Jake Yarnold was just 1.2 points off the podium in fifth.

KELLY HITS TOP 10 AGAIN Pemberton moguls skier Brenden Kelly has found and maintained his consistency on the FIS World Cup moguls tour.

Kelly hit the top 10 for the fourth consecutive event, placing 10th in dual moguls action in Krasnoyarsk, Russia on March 7, finishing as the second-best Canadian of the day.

Canadian Mikaël Kingsbury came away with the win over Great Britain’s Thomas Gerken Schofield while American Bradley Wilson placed third. Other Canadians included Laurent Dumais in 13th, Gabriel

Dufresne in 18th, Kerrian Chunlaud in 21st and Robbie Andison in 27th.

Kingsbury claimed his ninth consecutive Crystal Globe in the process.

“After I knew I was going to win (for the season) it kind of released some pressure off my shoulders and I started skiing a bit better,” Kingsbury said.

In the women’s event, Justine DufourLapointe was the top Canadian in fifth as France’s Perrine Laffont topped Australia’s Jakara Anthony for the win while American Jaelin Kauf took third. As well, Chloe Dufour-Lapointe took 14th, Valerie Gilbert was 17th, and Freestyle Whistler grad Maia Schwinghammer placed 22nd.

LOCAL MOGULS SKIERS CRACK TOP 10 AT NORAM FINALS Freestyle Whistler grads impressed in the NorAm Cup moguls finals at Vermont’s Killington Mountain on March 7 and 8.

In the single moguls contest, Jessica Linton cracked the women’s final and placed sixth, while Chase Capicik wound up in eighth. Other locals included Mackenzie Schwinghammer in 17th, Maya Mikkelsen in 20th and Malica Malherbe (representing South Africa) in 31st. On the men’s side, Sam Cordell placed 29th while Josh Maga placed 37th.

In the dual moguls, Capicik claimed a sixth-place showing, while Mikkelsen took 13th, Linton was 14th, Schwinghammer notched 17th and Malherbe was 33rd. As for the men, Maga was 26th and Cordell took 50th.

CRITCHLOW MAKES TOP 10 Canadian Tess Critchlow snuck into the top 10 in FIS World Cup snowboard-cross action at Sierra Nevada, Spain on March 7.

Critchlow was the top Canadian after scoring a 10th-place finish while France’s Chloe Trespeuch bested Italy’s Michela Moioli and Australia’s Belle Brockhoff for the win. Meanwhile, Whistler resident Zoe Bergermann was 16th and Carle Brenneman placed 17th.

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Spring to life with Persian New Year FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF IRAN TO THOSE OF SEA TO SKY: A TRADITIONAL DISH THAT DELIGHTS WHAT?! MORE SUNLIGHT peeking out?

Spring break, and daffies popping up!? Sweet spring has definitely sprung, and if there’s one thing I look forward to around about now it’s Nowruz, or Persian New Year.

I’m even happier this year to get the

BY GLENDA BARTOSH inside track on Nowruz from someone many of you know from her years volunteering on Whistler Blackcomb and as a village host: Ghazal Tohidi grew up in Iran, primarily the northern part near the beautiful mountains and Caspian Sea, which pretty much explains her love for Sea to Sky. “Whistler always has a special place in my heart,” says Ghazal, a human resources professional.

Nowruz, which has various spellings, means “New Day” in Farsi, the Persian language. It officially starts on Spring Equinox. This year, it’s Thursday, March 19, at 8:49 p.m. and 37 seconds—which, amazingly, Ghazal rattles off by heart.

Most cultures mark spring by celebrating new beginnings but, to me, rolling the start of spring in with New Year totally amplifies the concept.

People in Georgia, Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria, and from various religious and ethnic backgrounds, including Ismailis, also mark Nowruz. But most of us in Sea to

SEVEN SYMBOLS SEEN Ghazal Tohidi with her

traditional haft-sin table for Nowruz. It features seven symbolic items whose names all start with sin, the 15th letter of the Persian alphabet (which is pronounced as “seen”), including a mirror and candles (reflecting into the future); goldfish swimming in a bowl (representing life); painted eggs (fertility); and sweets.

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Sky associate it with the Iranian community since we have so many Iranian neighbours living on the North Shore.

It’s been a difficult time lately for our Iranian friends, starting with the terrible plane crash in January. More recently, COVID-19 has flared up in Iran. Together, they’ve meant traditional Persian festivities that attract crowds in Sea to Sky have been cancelled, including the “jumping-overthe-bonfire” Nowruz ritual usually held on a West Vancouver beach to banish the old and start anew.

But you can’t keep a good thing down.

“Everybody is still going to celebrate indoors, at their homes, with friends and family,” says Ghazal, who’ll be setting a traditional haf sid table and cooking up a storm of traditional dishes, like delicious kookoo sabzi.

JOIN THE CELEBRATION—WHIP UP SOME KOOKOO SABZI Kookoo sabzi (also spelled kuku) is a traditional Persian omelette typically served at Nowruz.

It symbolizes growth and spring: The herbs represent rebirth; the eggs, fertility.

“Iranians treat herbs not as a seasoning, but as a vegetable. Copious fresh herbs are the foundation of many Persian recipes,” notes Ghazal. “This is especially the case in spring, when Nowruz pulls everyone out of their homes to go on picnics.” Kookoo sabzi—fresh greens bound by just enough egg to hold it together—is always part of the spread.

“A good kookoo sabzi is a thing of beauty: Fluffy, fragrant and hearty, yet light, filled with nutrition, and absolutely delicious!” she promised. The contrast of the tangy barberries and crunchy, earthy walnuts with the herb-infused egg—all served with some good yogurt and bread—will delight even a persnickety palette.

In celebration of Nowruz, Ghazal is sharing this traditional recipe from her

grandmother, who hails from Kermanshah in northwestern Iran near the Zagros mountains—an ancient city with a Mediterranean climate that’s known as a “cradle” of prehistoric cultures.

Luckily, Ghazal also shares her grandmother’s genes. She doesn’t like short cuts, so the results are “the real deal.” It’s

healthy, doesn’t cost much to make, and the ingredients are easy to find. Plus it makes an easy, delicious vegetarian dish year-round.

Glenda Bartosh is an award-winning journalist who first learned about Nowruz from her neighbour and her husband’s workmates. n

KOOKOO SABZI 1 BUNCH EACH: fresh cilantro, parsley, chives (or scallions) 3-4 STEMS fresh dill 3-4 LEAVES of pale green, crispy lettuce (optional) 1 TSP dried fenugreek seeds (you can substitute tarragon) PINCH of dried mint 1/2 CUP walnut halves—save a few for garnish then coarsely chop the rest 3 TBSP barberries: 1 TBSP for the garnish, the rest for the batter. (If you can’t find them, just leave them out.)

5 EGGS 1 TBSP turmeric 1 TSP baking powder (soak in a bit of water so it bubbles) 1 TBSP flour Soak the greens in cold water for up to 30 min. to loosen any dirt. Drain and rinse a few times. Dry completely; trim stem ends. Chop as finely as possible.

Soak the barberries (zereshk in Farsi) in cold water for 10 to 15 min. Rinse several times until clean (use a tea filter as a colander). Drain, dry, and set aside.

Heat 2 to 3 tbsp. of olive oil in a skillet on high. Without waiting for the oil to get hot, add the chopped fresh herbs, stirring constantly for about 5 min. until the mixture reduces in size, and is soft and pliant. Let the mixture cool completely.

In a big bowl, whip the eggs lightly with a fork. Add the dried mint, fenugreek, chopped walnuts, 2 tbsp. of the barberries, flour, baking powder, turmeric and sautéed herbs. Mix well.

In a big pot, heat on medium at least 4 tbsp. olive oil. When the oil is hot enough that a test-droplet of batter puffs up, pour in the batter and lightly press it with a spatula to even the surface. Cover. Cook on medium 10 to 12 min., or until the bottom sets.

Using a spatula, cut the kookoo into 4 (or more) wedges. Flip each wedge to cook the other side—uncovered this time—on medium for about 5 to 7 min. until they’re evenly cooked. (Add oil as needed.)

Place the egg wedges on a serving platter. Garnish each with a sprinkling of the sautéed barberries and some walnuts. Serve with bread and yogurt.

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FOR THE BARBERRY GARNISH: Heat 2 tbsp. of oil in a small skillet on medium till hot. Add 1 tbsp. of barberries and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar (optional). Stir well for no more than a minute.

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The slow, avoidable decline of Tim Hortons WITH BIG LOSSES AND ITS CEO STEPPING DOWN, COFFEE CHAIN NEEDS TO GO BACK TO ITS ROOTS TO REGAIN CANADIANS’ TRUST

BY BRANDON BARRETT THERE IS PERHAPS no brand more synonymous with Canada than Tim Hortons.

Through a straightforward, unfussy menu, a plethora of community initiatives, and a savvy marketing strategy that played on national pride and nostalgia, over the years, the brown-and-red brand nestled into Canucks’ consciousness in a way that few other companies could muster.

That played out back in 2015 when the coffee-and-doughnut chain added its first Whistler location to Creekside, quickly becoming one of Pique’s most-read and commented-on stories of that year, all the more unlikely in a community that has historically favoured mom-andpop shops to massive restaurant chains.

But that consumer confidence appears to have eroded recently. After ranking fourth nationwide in Leger’s 2017 list of Canada’s most-admired companies, Timmies plummeted all the way to 50th the following year. And while it recovered somewhat in 2019’s rankings, moving up 17 spots to 33rd, major earnings losses and a series of promotional miscues show that Tim Hortons still has a long way to go to regain Canadians’ trust.

The issues began as early as 2014, when Burger King purchased Tim Hortons for a whopping (pun intended) US$11.4 billion before becoming a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the fifth-largest fast-food operator in the world. It wasn’t long before RBI set off a very public dispute with scores of franchises, many of which are family owned. At the heart of the matter was RBI’s new efficiency-driven agenda, which called for, among other things, changes to the menu and its longstanding royalty structure. In the short term at least, the effort paid off, leading to a record high share price in late 2017.

But the emphasis on profit caught up with RBI in 2018, when a $15-an-hour minimum-wage campaign made Tim Hortons an easy target across the country.

That was followed by the leaking of internal

DOWNTURN In the past year alone, Tim Hortons has endured financial losses, promotional miscues and the departure of its CEO, signalling the downturn of one of Canada’s most recognizable brands.

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memos that suggested some employees in Ontario, where the minimum wage rose by 22 per cent that year, had been asked to pay for their own uniform and cut out breaks.

More recently, the restaurant chain has moved further away from its simplistic menu focusing on coffee and classic

just months after its costly national rollout; all the more remarkable when you consider Beyond Meat has been a boon to pretty much every other brand it has associated with, like A&W, which has seen its profits climb since adding the plant-based burger to its menu in 2018.

The reality is Tim Hortons’ customers aren’t looking for all the bells and whistles of its competitors, but a back-to-basics approach ...

doughnuts made in house in favour of tepid lattes, pre-frozen baked goods, vegan meat alternatives, and a line of trendy sandwiches you’d be more apt to find in a hipster Gastown bistro than one of North America’s largest restaurant chains. In fact, Tim Hortons’ Beyond Meat campaign was so disastrous that it was abruptly pulled

Add in a recent tone-deaf tweet from Tim Hortons offering free coffee for life to Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle if they moved to Canada, or an outdated Roll Up the Rim campaign that contributes to the company being the country’s second-biggest corporate polluter, and it’s clear that RBI doesn’t seem

to understand its own brand.

Whatever the solution, it’s clear that RBI needs to refocus. Tim Hortons CEO Alex Macedo is stepping down this month, after the company’s profits were down 1.4 per cent last quarter, a staggering loss for a company of its size, especially considering revenues were up considerably at RBI’s other restaurants, Burger King and Popeye’s.

The reality is Tim Hortons’ customers aren’t looking for all the bells and whistles of its competitors, but a back-to-basics approach that speaks to the company’s previous commitment to uncomplicated, quality food and a longstanding emphasis on giving back to the communities it serves.

As National Post writer Calum Marsh put it in a January column, “What might fix Tim Hortons, what might repair the damage to its reputation inflicted by novelties like its lattes and meat-alternative lunches, is a new emphasis on the fundamentals, a return to the very virtues which first made Canadians cherish the coffee and donut chain.” n

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How a German breakdancer found his way to Whistler ROBIN FRINDTE IS TEACHING BREAKDANCE LESSONS ON TUESDAYS AT THE CORE

BY ALYSSA NOEL ONE OF THE MOST under-appreciated things about Whistler is you never know what talent lurks in the community.

With a steady stream of newcomers coming from all over the globe for all different reasons, that diverse skillset can sometimes get lost.

Take Robin Frindte for example.

Last May, he quit his office job in Germany and decided to explore Canada.

He started with a trip up to Pemberton to purchase a van when he was hit by some unexpected bills. So instead of a road trip, he stayed put and—as an avid climber— got a job at the Whistler Core Climbing & Fitness Gym. But before all that, he was a professional breakdancer.

“I didn’t want to lose all my breakdance abilities, so I was sometimes dancing on my own [at The Core],” Frindte says over a cup of coffee in the village. “People were kind of interested because when I was dancing there were also other people around. The idea kind of popped up to give a breakdance workshop.”

For the last couple of weeks on Tuesdays, Frindte has been teaching a

LEG UP Robin Frindte is teaching breakdance workshops at The Core this month.

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group of around six students the basics of breakdancing—which can progress into impressive backflips, spins, and balancing.

(To that end, many of those interested have a yoga or climbing background, but that’s not necessary, he says.)

“There’s good breaking in Toronto, in Calgary. There’s a huge breaking scene in Vancouver, but in Whistler, there’s no breakdancing,” he says. “It’s understandable because you have the mountains here.

Everybody climbs, kayaks, mountain bikes, or is into winter sports.”

all the time. So it’s good cross training.”

Frindte’s first foray into breakdancing was just over 13 years ago when he was a teen. He and a group of friends connected with a breakdance teacher through his water polo team and decided to give it a try.

“I also have a gymnastics background so I said, ‘Cool, let’s do it,’” he recalls. “I started to get more and more into it.”

In 2007, he competed in his first regional battle competition. “I got hyped so much,” he says. “I just started to take it seriously. After 2007, I was really big into breakdance.”

“I kind of felt that I was too young to just sit in an office.”

- ROBIN FRINDTE

That was part of what was nervewracking about trying to spread the word about the class. Frindte’s initial students were people who watched his jaw-dropping moves at The Core, but he decided to post a quick, homemade promotional video on the Whistler Winter Facebook page, too.

“Everybody reacted really well on it and I got good feedback, so I thought, ‘OK, this is a good thing,’” he says. “It would be nice to get more people dancing. It’s super nice for your body awareness and it helps you in other things. For example, for me, becoming a more active climber, you’re pulling all the time.

Breakdancing is the opposite; you’re pushing

In 2010, he and his team won the chance to represent Germany at the Battle of the World, an international competition that was held in Montpellier, France that year. “I was way too inexperienced to be on a big stage like that,” he says. “It was in front of 11,000 people. It was a huge stage. I was also a bit injured. I had an ankle injury at the time—my whole dance style is quite acrobatic. I’m doing a lot of flips … which was my part, so it was a lot of pressure on me. I did well, but the whole crew, we didn’t come that far. We took 17th place.”

Still, it was a big deal to compete on that scale, he adds.

By 2014, he was dancing professionally as part of a commercial dance crew. “We did a lot of shows for any event,” he says. “It was always good—if it was a corporate event, a casual event, if it was just a birthday party, it always worked.”

At the time, he was also studying cultural engineering at university, a field he decided to pursue because he was interested in the intersection between cultural science and logistics. When he graduated, he asked one of the companies that had hired their breakdance crew for various events if he could do a practicum. That turned into the desk job—organizing arts events—he had before moving to Whistler.

“I kind of felt that I was too young to just sit in an office,” he says. “I’m also quite active. And that’s why I kind of needed to have a change. I always wanted to travel or see another part of the world. That’s why I decided to come here.”

While the recent classes have served as a pilot project to test the community’s interest, Frindte hopes to reach more people who are curious about breakdancing and host more classes—maybe even adding outdoor classes in the summer.

“Teaching was always something that I liked,” he says. “As soon as I understand stuff, I can teach it. I really like seeing people progress.”

The next breakdancing class—the last of a set of four—takes place on Tuesday, March 17.

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The Swan Suit offers fairy tales for modern times KATHERINE FAWCETT CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF SECOND BOOK AT PEMBERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ON SATURDAY, MARCH 14

THE SWAN SUIT, Katherine Fawcett’s second book, is just as likely to leave you feeling unsettled—maybe even a little grossed out—as it is to make you laugh out loud.

Made up of 14 short stories rooted in fairy tale, it might delve into the fantastical, but Sea to Sky readers will recognize their own world amongst the magical landscape.

Pique caught up with Fawcett over email to ask her a few questions about the book, which will be officially released on Saturday, March 14. She will be at the Pemberton Public Library to celebrate the launch that day at 3 p.m., in Squamish at the Brackendale Art Gallery on April 5 at 5:30 p.m., and in Whistler at the Whistler Public Library on April 7 at 7 p.m.

Where did the idea for reimagined fairy tales come from?

KATHERINE FAWCETT: I don’t think I really planned to create a collection of reimagined fairy tales.

I just started writing, and the path of shadows turned out to be the most fascinating one. I’ve always been interested in traditional forms of storytelling. Myths, legends, fables, fairy tales. My first collection happened to pick up characters from mythology—Greek, Irish, Scandinavian. This time, I’ve employed tropes from the fairy tale world—wolves, witches, royalty, sorcery etc.—and meshed them with themes that are both contemporary and ancient: revenge, transformation, deceit, love, desire and death.

Was it freeing or challenging to work in a genre that allows for anything to happen? Did you set any parameters for yourself?

KF: I didn’t think of genre as I wrote. But in general I find fiction very freeing (once I get going). And short fiction is definitely a fun place to experiment. However, I’m not sure I agree that, “anything can happen.”

Even within a fantastical, fairy tale world, even with magic realism, there are rules. For example, the witch doesn’t teleport. And even tiny goddesses get old and die.

My only parameters are: is this something that can transport the reader?

Every story should be a boat that can carry the reader through white waters and across calm lakes. It’s the author’s job to give that reader a paddle, make them work a little, and a pair of binoculars to see things they hadn’t noticed before. But if you have a hole in your boat, well, shit’s gonna sink.

What I was struck by most was the interesting balance in tone of humour and the bizarre. Can you tell me a bit about developing that?

KF: I love that you found a balance between the funny and freakish. That’s life though, isn’t it? We laugh to break tension. And things are scarier when they interrupt a moment of levity. Joy and fear may seem like polar opposites, but they do both indicate a ramped up level of sensitivity. Juxtaposing them can really enhance a story or scene.

I’m curious how hard it is to explain this book to people. So far, I would call it humour writing with a fairy tale spin. (I genuinely laughed out loud at the idea of the devil getting roped into an essential oils pyramid scheme.)

KF: Yeah, the elevator pitch for The Swan Suit requires a pretty tall building. I see this book as being essentially about transformation. It’s an exploration of the bizarre and universal phenomenon of living in a body that is a bewildering miracle. The body enables us then betrays us. Propels us to heights of glory, then sends us tumbling down the back stairs. It disguises us, then reveals us. I suppose that in a way, we are all characters in our own fairy tales, shapeshifting our way through life sometimes as the frog and sometimes as the princess.

You chose to include a few local details in the book—like Mosquito Lake. What kind of inspiration did Pemberton have?

KF: This book draws mainly on three different locations, all in B.C.: Pemberton, where I lived for 14 years, Whistler, where I’ve worked for over a decade, and Squamish, my current home. They are three very different communities, wonderful in their own unique ways. Astute readers will find references to these places sprinkled throughout the book.

Do you have a favourite story in the book?

KF: Well, the toughest story to write was probably “Nasal Cannula” because it features a woman and her father, who is facing health issues. That one hit close to home, as my dad is quite sick. But it’s a hopeful piece, with a bit of magic sprinkled in. Dad read it and helped me with some of the details, which was great.

The most fun story to write was probably “The Pull of Old Rat Creek.” It’s told in an updated epistolary style, using documents, texts, emails, press releases and Facebook entries to tell a story.

I like “Mycology” because of the male POV [point of view], and the male reaction to something that happens to his body that he can’t understand.

I think “Happy?” is probably one of my favourites because it’s so gross. Don’t read that one to your kids. n

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audainartmuseum.com/events Art After Dark: Youth – Drawing Fridays | 3:30 – 5:30pm There are four paintings by Frederick H. Varley in the Museum’s Permanent Collection that were created en plein air, painting outside, inspired directly by nature.

This week, continue the creative tradition of using artist easels to sketch the wild forest through the Museum’s expansive windows with watercolour pencils and paint. *Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

Yoga @ the Audain | Fridays | 6:30 – 8pm Family Studio Sundays | 12 – 4pm The theme this month draws inspiration from exciting new works recently added to the Museum’s Permanent Collection. This week, create photography collages inspired by Stephen Shearer’s Dogpile.

Walk & Talk Tour Schedule Permanent Collection | Daily – 1pm Special Exhibition | Friday – 5:30pm Saturday & Sunday – 3pm

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The great equalizer HERE’S THE good news. As far as viruses go, COVID-19 is way less dramatic than The Rage Virus (28 Days Later), Solanum (World War Z), the T-Veronica Virus (Resident Evil) or any of the other fictional viruses from all the best zombie movies. So that’s a relief…

BY FEET BANKS The bad news is that it is already turning out to be a bigger deal than we thought, and one of the first industries affected seems to be the movies. Last week, the city of Austin announced it was shutting down the upcoming SXSW multimedia festival, which includes an important independent film component that can and has launched careers. It’s a tough loss for the industry if some those films don’t get seen, and an even bigger blow if the situation gets worse.

FEVER FEAR World War Z is just one pandemic film that probably won’t curb your fears of COVID-19.

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Cannes is only a few months away and a number of great films find their distribution deals there.

As well, China and Italy have closed movie theatres (and we know how important the Chinese box office is for those big, expensive Hollywood tentpole flicks) and word is the release of the James Bond movie has been delayed. And apparently the family-friendly spy flick My Spy starring Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) has pushed their release date back a month too, so that’s not opening this Friday as planned.

What is opening, we hope, is The Hunt, a long-shelved dark satire about American “elites” hunting real people, “deplorables,” for sport.

This one’s release date was originally last September but it was pushed, not because of a virus but because the general appetite for murder-as-sport flicks was especially low after mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso. Go figure.

The idea behind this flick ias nothing new; the privileged hunt the less privileged in a Hunger Games/Battle Royale-esque setting (check out the Ice-T, Rutger Hauer classic Surviving the Game if you want to go

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deep into the archives). This time around, (and despite some name brand cameos from Hilary Swank and Emma Roberts) it’s Betty Gilpin (A Dog’s Journey, Stuber) carrying the load in an action film that isn’t afraid to show how nasty a class/culture war fraught with generalizations and rampant namecalling can get before giving the viewer a quick remedy—the people you hate the most, on either side, don’t last long.

Last year, near the original release, producer Jason Blum and writer Damon Lindelof (World War Z, the Watchmen TV series) said, “the takeaway to this movie is we’ve gotten to a point where we believe the worst in each other, and that is a very dangerous place to be as a country.”

Of course, the great equalizer, the solution to that dangerous rift is a common enemy like a war or a pandemic— everyone’s the same to a virus with no vaccine or cure. And if you want a glimpse at how bad things can get, Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion is on Netflix and it’s the stream of the week.

Soderbergh is a master and his use of montages here is incredible. The idea of how easily a virus can be spread is established in the opening minutes, as

patient-zero Gwyneth Paltrow travels from Hong Kong to Chicago to Minneapolis and basically almost ends the world along the way. (Remember what a stellar actress Paltrow was before she started hocking jade vagina eggs and false-prophet insecurity remedies?)

The cast of Contagion is stacked (Laurence Fishburne, Matt Damon, Marion Cotillard, Jude Law, Kate Winslet) and the story is utterly realistic, right down to false internet prophets, mistrust in the media, government manipulation, and even pharmacy riots (not over toilet paper, though—no one could have seen that idiocy coming, especially for a disease that’s respiratory not gastronomical).

It’s not an easy watch because with a more dangerous virus this is pretty much how things would go, but Contagion is available on Netflix. (And let the record show that if we do all get quarantined, Netflix, Amazon, Disney and all the other streaming services will come out ahead, especially if Hollywood productions are shutting down and theatres are closing up shop.)

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Marriage Commissioner The Vital Statistics Agency, Ministry of Health, is looking for an individual to serve as a Marriage Commissioner for Whistler. The individual will perform civil marriages within their community on behalf of the Agency. Applicants must reside in Whistler in order to be considered for this position.

For information and an application form please visit our website at: gov.bc.ca/becoming-a-marriage-commissioner

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A QUIET PLACE: PART II (NR) THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH @ 7:00PM

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GOOD SHOT All Mountain Academy athlete Blake Cormack won best professional freeride photo as part of the academy’s photo challenge last month.

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Burgeoning local photographers win AMA challenge ARTS NEWS: ART FOR AVALANCHE CANADA RETURNS; CREATIVE CATALYST PROJECT SEEKS TALENT; MACRAMÉ WORKSHOP SET

BY ALYSSA NOEL ATHLETES FROM the All Mountain Academy (AMA) went head-to-head in a weekend-long photo challenge last month.

They were given two days to head out on the mountain and capture the best image in three different categories: technical, freeride, and “team AMA.” The winners received prizes from Arc’teryx Whistler and Volkl and their images were featured on the AMA Instagram account.

In total, 38 competitors submitted 96 photos. The coaches then had the task of shortlisting 18 photos and choosing six category winners and two overall winners.

The amateur category was for photographers using camera phones and the pro category featured “made-for-task” photography equipment like a digital SLR camera or a GoPro. The amateur overall winner was Cooper Sampaio featuring athlete Fisher McCullough. The professional overall winner was Cole Teetaert with athletes Josh Savage, James Sikich, Austin Bannister, Brock Wilson, Luka Bozic, and Adam Turkington.

Other winners included: • Rocco Daly for amateur freeride; • Alessia Watson for amateur technical; • Cooper Sampaio for amateur team AMA; • Blake Cormack for professional freeride and team AMA; and Kitt Davis for professional technical To see the photos visit Instagram.com/ allmountainacademy.

ART FOR AVALANCHE CANADA Art for Avalanche Canada is set to take place at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre on

Saturday, March 14 from 7 to 11 p.m.

The fundraiser for Avalanche Canada will include a live and silent auction, raffle, live music, and canapés.

Tickets are $150 and on sale now at avalanche.ca/events/art-for-avalanchecanada.

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PARASITE (14A) DAILY 3:35, 6:30, MATINEES SAT & SUN 12:40 FRI, SAT & TUES 9:20PM

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To that end, they’re assembling a team of professionals—including a producer, director, sound technicians, videographers, set designer, make-up artists, stylists, and media/PR professionals to help with their Creative Catalyst Project.

The deadline to apply for the contract positions is April 30.

Applicants must be Sea to Sky corridor residents and meet the time and skill requirements of the position.

For more information, or to apply, visit artswhistler.com/event/creative-catalystcall-for-submissions.

MACRAME WORKSHOP Have you ever had the urge to learn to make macramé?

Well, now’s your chance. LoveCraft Collective is hosting a workshop on March 13 in Whistler. Participants will walk away with a handmade wall-hanging shelf and some new skills in tow.

Included in the $90 fee are all materials, hands-on instruction, “sips and snacks” and photos.

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CAPTURING TV The Sproatt antenna required regular snow clearing during the winters.

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Bringing the first television to Whistler

BY PAIGE VONK BRINGING

TELEVISION access to Whistler was no easy feat before cable and satellite, but Walter Zebrowski can be credited with bringing it to the valley.

The Chamber of Commerce apparently began discussing television at its first meeting in 1966, and members wrote letters to the provincial government in Victoria asking for the installation of antennas or a TV cable. But they heard nothing back from their queries.

Zebrowski eventually asked the Chamber members to give him free rein to attempt to bring television to the Whistler valley. He was determined and eager, and the members approved. In 1970, Zebrowski took a trip to Vancouver and with his own money purchased a TV antenna and a small battery-operated television set.

Next came the challenge of finding a location for the antenna where it would receive a TV signal. Zebrowski spent months exploring the surrounding mountains by snowmobile and helicopter for the right location.

Between the two peaks of Mount Sproatt he found a signal.

Zebrowski ordered the rest of the equipment that was needed to put up the antenna and it was erected with the help of Jon Anderson. Next to the antenna, Zebrowski proudly hung a flag of Garibaldi Lifts Ltd. A few days later, however, when a storm passed over the mountain, the masts were all destroyed. Zebrowski described the main antenna as looking like “a swan with

a broken neck,” so they started all over again with smaller masts that were more resistant to the wind.

At the annual December Ball of the Chamber of Commerce, Zebrowski put a TV set in the corner of the hall and covered it.

After the usual complaining about the lack of TV, he turned the set on and embraced the astonishment and joy of the other Chamber members.

The antenna originally received three different stations.

Along with the TV antenna, Zebrowski also founded the Whistler Television Society, which helped maintain the site and collected a fee from members to help fund the service.

In the late 1990s, the antenna was struck by lightning and one of the devices stopped working. From then, there were only two channels available. By the time this happened, most people in the valley were using cable or satellite TV and no one was around who knew how to, or was willing to, repair the primitive technology.

Zebrowski passed away in 1996, leaving a lasting legacy in Whistler.

The television signal captured by Zebrowski eventually became redundant and by 1999, it was unknown if there was anyone still using the Sproatt signal. The municipality decided to stop collecting taxes to fund the Whistler Television Society and when the CRTC license expired in 2000, the signal was no longer usable.

The site of the Sproatt antenna was an ideal location, as it was later proposed, to build an internet connection structure. Paul Burrows, who had acted as a caretaker for the society and helped shovel snow off of the repeater in the winter, claimed that “You can see clear all of Whistler from that site.” n

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Behind the scenes: meet the family-run business that connects musicians with venues NORTH VANCOUVER-BASED MUSOS HAS BOOKED HUNDREDS OF SHOWS IN WHISTLER OVER THE LAST DECADE

BY ALYSSA NOEL CELEBRATIONS FOR THE 10-year anniversary of the 2010 Winter Games are beginning to wrap up in the resort, but for one couple, the legacy lives on with their business—and relationship.

Just over a decade ago, Nadia Bullock was working for a major hotel chain and was transferred to Vancouver to help during the busy Olympics. At the same time, musician Colin Bullock, originally from Australia, was living in Pemberton, gigging around Whistler, and building up his network.

“He ended up playing at a major hotel chain in Whistler in the lounge,” Nadia says. “They were like, ‘Why don’t you play Vancouver as well?’ He started playing the hotel chain I was working at in Vancouver.”

While they were working for the same hotel, a mutual friend connected them and “one thing led to another and we became boyfriend and girlfriend.”

Nadia, who had also been a long-time hair stylist, was at the tail end of a business

IN THE SCENE Colin and Nadia Bullock run Musos, a talent agency that connects musicians with venues.

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program at BCIT at the time and, after she finished, she quickly honed in on a niche business idea for the couple to delve into. “He was [playing weddings] and I was [styling hair for] weddings,” she says. “We got busy doing hair and music packages that year. It was really cool.”

Word quickly spread and, eventually, they got so busy they had reach out to other musicians and artists to help—and the roots of Musos, their talent agency, were planted.

we trusted.”

During the off-season, Nadia took on management duties for Colin’s music career and the pair would travel around the world for shows. Eventually, those two career strains began to merge.

Now married, the Bullocks’ company has a roster of around 80 musicians, which they’ve paired with a total of 800 bookings in Whistler and 4,000 across Canada over the years.

“Behind the music is a family-run business, building the music scene in Whistler every day ... ” - NADIA BULLOCK

“We would hate to say no to a couple who wanted to book our services; we knew how much time, stress and planning goes into wedding planning that we wanted to help any way we could,” Nadia says in a follow-up email. “If we were booked that day, we would always try to find them an alternative option or recommend someone

How it works: Musos has a roster of musicians from various genres (musicians can apply through their website) and pairs them with clients, which include bars, couples planning their weddings, companies, breweries, and other venues looking for live music. The company looks after the scheduling and booking after that.

“When we bring on a partner—a hotel, restaurant, venue—we’ll meet with them and listen to what they want,” Nadia says.

“We’re their music curators. What feeling do you want? What atmosphere? What are you looking for here? It comes from them.

They’re giving us the criteria of what they’re looking for. As music curators, it’s our job to find what they’re looking for. We have 80 artists now and some are more suited to different venues.”

There is also a management side to the company with a handful of the musicians on their team booking their gigs exclusively through Musos. “Off the top of my head, I would say … 95 per cent of our artists do this full time,” Nadia says. “A handful maybe teach guitar on the side … I don’t know of anyone on our team who has a full-time day job.”

The couple is now based in North Vancouver, but find themselves in Whistler—where a good portion of their clients are—multiple times a month.

“Behind the music is a family-run business, building the music scene in Whistler every day,” Nadia says. “We work really hard to get these musicians’ music [out there].

We’re behind the artists and the relationship and community, to us, is super important.”

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RAGE ON Vancouver Rage Against the Machine tribute band, Calm Like A Bomb, are playing Whistler for the first time this Friday, March 13. Catch them at The Crystal Lounge alongside Nevermind, a Nirvana tribute band.

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Didn’t get RATM tickets? Check out the next best thing CALM LIKE A BOMB, VANCOUVER’S RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE TRIBUTE BAND, PLAYS THE CRYSTAL LOUNGE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 13

BY ALYSSA NOEL WHAT HAPPENS to a tribute band when the group they emulate suddenly begins to tour again?

In the case of Vancouver Rage Against the Machine (RATM) tribute band, Calm Like a Bomb (CLaB), it just increases interest.

“Because of limited ticket sales, and the expense, a lot of people aren’t able to attend [the RATM reunion shows],” says guitarist Johnny Peralta, who plays Tom Morello’s parts. “They couldn’t acquire tickets. They’ve fallen back on us.”

To that end, the group has seen an uptick in social media visits and requests for shows in places like interior B.C. and Vancouver Island.

However, its members will be at Pacific Coliseum for the much-anticipated RATM reunion show on May 1. “I’m the only one in our group who’s seen them live,” Peralta says. “That was in 1996.”

But long before the reunion announcement, back in 2013, CLaB first formed to share the beloved political rock band’s music. They started out with a different bassist and singer, with Peralta joining the group a little later on.

Initially, they simply played the band’s songs. But after securing their current lineup, they decided to become “the equivalent of an Elvis impersonator,” Peralta says.

“We wanted to perform with accuracy and detail to little nuances, from the clothing we wear to the way the music is performed,” he adds. “We try to play the music as close to the recording as possible.

That’s what people identify with.”

For his part, Peralta has spent hours watching videos of Tom Morello performing live. “Once you study his M.O., his favourite chords, positioning on the instrument, the tone, everything else just falls into place,” he says. “Down to body movement, gestures, clothing, the reason

he dresses the way he does—all the small details. It’s great. People appreciate the little things. It’s the subtleties.”

It turns out Morello himself appreciates the effort too. When he didn’t get tickets to one of Morello’s sold-out shows last year, Peralta stood outside the Vancouver venue in a shirt and “Arm the Homeless” guitar— both just like Morello’s. The road crew and manager spotted him, snapped a photo, went inside, and showed it to the rockstar.

“I was hoping to get an autograph, but the road manager came down and said, ‘He wants you in the show,’” Peralta says.

Adding even more to the experience, Peralta woke up the next morning to discover Morello had shared that picture on his Instagram. The caption, posted on Nov. 8, 2019, reads this “dude is a great fan who made that guitar himself but because the show was sold out he had no ticket. I’ve never been happier to sneak someone into a show.”

It garnered 37,254 likes.

“As long as you understand the artist— if they’re worth understanding, and they really are. They’re very genuine and honest people, very upfront—everything else falls into place,” Peralta says.

Whistler will get a chance to see for themselves when CLaB plays The Crystal Lounge on Friday, March 13.

“We rotate songs in and out, and play the standards that everybody knows,” Peralta says. “They way we build our set list and perform is … [to] build and build and conclude with the biggest hits— ‘Bulls on Parade,’ ‘Freedom,’ and ‘Killing in the Name.’”

For a double whammy of ‘90s nostalgia, Nirvana tribute band Nevermind will open up for them.

“We’re really excited to play Whistler,” Peralta says. “Come out, have fun. This isn’t just us performing—it’s you coming to have fun with us.”

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MADE IN WHISTLER MARKET AT THE WESTIN RESORT & SPA

Made In Whistler Market at the Westin Resort & Spa presents a well-curated market focusing on local artisans. Featuring fine art, jewelry, textiles, children’s wear, baking, pottery, and more. Visit on Level 1 at the Westin. Free. > noon > Made In Whistler Market at the Westin

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 crafts. We will be offering weekly workshops where participants can learn and create together. For more information or to register for an upcoming session, please contact: jenniferfitzgerald2@capilanou.ca or 604-986-1911 ext. 3510. This is a partnership program with the Whistler Multicultural Network, Sea to Sky Community Services, and Capilano University. > 10 am-noon > Whistler Public Library

PARENT INFANT DROP-IN WALK AND TALK SERIES, PERMANENT COLLECTION

Docents will provide visitors with an introduction to the Audain Art Museum and its permanent collection.

Visitors will be encouraged to explore the galleries afterwards. These drop-in tours are free with the purchase of admission or museum membership.

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

COMMUNITY

An opportunity to develop a supportive social network with other parents of young babies. Speakers and a public health nurse are often in attendance. Free. > 11 am-12:30 pm > Whistler Public Library

MEET SUMI, THE PARALYMPIC MASCOT

Kick off the 2010 Paralympic Anniversary! We’ll be serving cake and Sumi’s favourite hot chocolate on Library Plaza. Please bring your own reusable mug. > 12-1 pm > Whistler Public Library

MUSIC

BAND CAMP

Band Camp is a local talent development night at Black’s Pub. This is where new talent to Whistler debuts and artists who have been honing their skills at jam nights make their debut. Free. 604-932-6408. > 9 pm-midnight > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

LAZY GHOST APRÈS

Tickets $15 at Eventbrite. > 3:30 pm > Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

MARC CHARRON

Singer-songwriter, world traveller, powder snow connoisseur. > 3:30-5:30 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

CONOR FITZPATRICK

Conor Fitzpatrick is an Irish singer-songwriter who spent the past few years performing his music in bars around the world. Conor plays a mixture of pop, folk, rock and sing-along classics. > 9 pm > Crystal Lounge

ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNDERGROUND

Come by enjoy some live music and try their awardwinning cocktails, local draft beers and browse some new backcountry gear! Free. > 4-7 pm > RMU Blackcomb

THE HAIRFARMERS

Celebrating 20 years as a band and 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! > 5:30-8:30 pm > Sidecut

WOMEN’S KARMA YOGA

Drop in for weekly yoga classes led by an all-female team of Certified 200 Hour Yoga Instructors. Includes mat use and childminding. All women, all ability levels welcome. This program is made possible by yoga instructors and childminders donating their time.

Contact us to join the team. Free.

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

ACTIVATE AND CONNECT FOR SENIORS 50+

Connect with friends, new and old, through weekly activities. Meet at Whistler Community Services Society.

In partnership with the Mature Action Community. > 9:30-11 am > Whistler Community Services

ROTARY CLUB OF WHISTLER MILLENNIUM

Join the Rotary Club of Whistler Millennium to learn about what the club is doing to support your local community and international projects. Lunch is available for $20. Everyone welcome. > 12:15 pm > Pan Pacific Mountain Side

DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB

The club meets every week and visitors are welcome.

For a partner, please call Gill at 604-932-5791. > 1-5 pm > Whistler Racquet Club

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

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

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He spins old school and new school, ya need to learn though, he burns, baby, BURNS … like a hip-hop inferno! No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

SEA TO SKY

WORKBC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DROP IN

Drop in to the Pemberton Public Library every Thursday afternoon and learn how WorkBC can assist you in your job search and career planning. All services are free.

For details, call 1-877-932-1611. > 1-5 pm > Pemberton Library (Pemberton)

TOWN SQUARE OPEN MIC NIGHT 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. > 8 pm > Tommys Whistler

Don’t miss open mic night at Town Square in Pemberton. It runs the second Thursday of every month. > second Thursday of every month, 8 pm > Town Square (Pemberton)

SPORTS

LEAGUE NIGHT GARFINKEL’S THURSDAYS

WHISTLER YOUTH BAND

THURSDAY NIGHT FUNK FEATURING DJ DAKOTA

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

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

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PIQUECAL TOURISM WHISTLER/MIKE CRANE

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE MUSIC STARRING BOTTOMBUNK

BottomBunk is a folk rock duo playing around B.C. playing catchy original songs as well as some of your favourite classic covers. > 5:30-8:30 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

MEET SUMI, THE PARALYMPIC MASCOT MARCH 12

WHISTLER PLUBLIC LIBARY

ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNDERGROUND > 7-10 pm > RMU Blackcomb

MONTY BIGGINS @ ALPINE CAFE

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

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

YOUTH CENTRE DROP-IN WALK AND TALK SERIES, SPECIAL EXHIBITION

Docents will provide visitors with an introduction to the Audain Art Museum and its special exhibition. Visitors will be encouraged to explore the galleries afterwards.

These drop-in tours are free with the purchase of admission or museum membership. > 5:30 pm > Audain Art Museum

COMMUNITY

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME

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

PARALYMPIC-THEMED STORYTIME

Join in for a sports and Paralympic-themed story time.

We’ll share songs and stories that celebrate winter sports and the Paralympic spirit! This program is for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. > 10:30-11 am > Whistler Public Library

The Youth Centre is a fun space for 13 to 18 year olds featuring ping pong, pool, video and board games, a skateboard mini-ramp, rails, and more. > 3:30-11 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre

MUSIC

Join the talented legendary Monty Biggins and friends at the cafe this Friday the 13th! Fun, funky, soulful and jazzy are words used to describe his unique style, and a guaranteed good time is what will be had. Free. > 7-9 pm > Alpine Cafe

LADIES’ NIGHT

This is a night for the ladies! Ladies get complimentary entry and a glass of bubbly before 10 pm. > 7 pm > Buffalo Bills

Bringing you a different special guest DJ. > 8 pm > Tommys Whistler

CIROC FRIDAYS

GREG NEUFELD

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

Armed with a guitar, stompbox and one of the best, soulful voices you will ever hear. > 3:30-5:30 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

WHISTLER MUSEUM

Learn more about Whistler’s culture and history.

Now open by donation. > Daily 11am-5pm, Thu until 9pm > Whistler Museum

THE CULTURAL CONNECTOR: A JOURNEY OF ADVENTURE AND DISCOVERY

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

GAMES CAFE

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

FREESTYLE FRIDAYS

BEATS & BEVS

Dive head first into the weekend every Friday for après with guest DJs. For table reservations, book through their website or call 604-962-2929. > 3-6 pm > Brickworks Public House

ONGOING & DAILY

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

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

CALM LIKE A BOMB

For the first time ever, Calm like a Bomb: a tribute to Rage Against the Machine will rock Whistler! Along with Nirvana tribute, Nevermind! Calm like a Bomb is the complete tribute to Rage Against the Machine, combining the musical precision of the albums with the visual allure of RATM’s past live performances.

Nevermind is a Vancouver band playing tribute to the godfather of grunge. $10 entry at the door. > 10 pm > Crystal Lounge

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

Have you got a spare room?

Tamwood International is looking for warm and welcoming homestay families in Whistler to provide a nice room, meals, and positive experiences to our motivated students, aged 16+ from all over the world. Host families are required the whole year round.

For more information, please contact homestay@tamwood.com or call 1.866.533.0123

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PIQUECAL RACKET CLUB

Activities include: table tennis, tennis social, pickleBall social, live music, axe throwing and snowball fight/ target range. > 3-10 pm > Whistler Racket Club

BOTTOMBUNK @ ALPINE CAFE

The boys of BottomBunk bring you a mix of folk, rock and a few Irish classics. A good old Saturday night neighborhood party at the cafe is sure to be had! Free. > 7-9 pm > Alpine Cafe

SUPREME SATURDAY

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

combine uncanny vocals with innovative guitar and percussion covering all your favourite songs—a Whistler must-see! > 3:30-6:30 pm > Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

BARBED CHOIR A WHOLE LOTTA LED TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Join the Whistler Racket Club for drop-in table tennis from 5-10 pm with a tournament from 8 to 10 pm. Prize for the winner. > 5-10 & 8-10 pm > Whistler Racket Club

WEEKEND GETAWAYS W/ DRE MOREL

Lets send it on and off the mountain with Weekend Getaways brought to you by Tommys Whistler and DJ Dre Morel. RSVP for VIP reservations and guest list inquiries at tommyswhistler.com. > 8 pm > Tommys Whistler

A Whole Lotta Led bring their world-class Led Zeppelin tribute back to Whistler for another epic show ... all Zeppelin, all night! > 9:30 pm > Dusty’s Bar and Grill

Do you love to sing? Do you love meeting new people?

Do you like all types of rock music, new and old? Come out and sing with Barbed Choir! Join them on Facebook to find out what they’re singing: facebook.com/groups/ barbedchoir/. > 7-8:30 pm > Whistler Public Library

SEA TO SKY

SUNDAY FUNDAY SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY

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

This is Whistler’s biggest nightlife event each week.

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

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

KAL MOLLINSON > 6-10 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre

MUSIC

Name That Tune Music Trivia Party! Hosted by Monty Biggins. Put together your Team of “four” players and play to win cool prizes and bragging rights! Contact them to enter your team. Free. 604-894-6197. > 7-10 pm > Black Squirrel Restaurant & Pub (The Meadows) (Pemberton)

BROTHER TWANG

COMMUNITY

YOUTH CENTRE DROP-IN

NAME THAT TUNE - MUSIC TRIVIA PARTY!

Kal Mollison, 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

SPORTS

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

SINGING WITH THE BABIES

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

Singer/songwriter, world traveller, powder snow connoisseur. > 3:30-5:30 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

Magnolia Street are a newly established band from downtown Squamish focusing on original rock ‘n’ roll tunes. Consisting of frontman Tom Francis and Johannes Bosch on vocals/guitar backed up by Casey Beaulieu on drums and Ed Budden on bass. > 5:30-8:30 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

Dust off your gaper-day getup, from backwards helmets to gorby gaps, ‘cos the best Jerry outfit gets a free bottle of Prosecco! > 8-11 pm > The Living Room @ the Pangea Pod Hotel

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

LIVE @ BLACK’S

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

OPEN MIC JAM NIGHT

LADIES’ NIGHT MARC CHARRON

JERRY’S DISCO

SUPER SPORTS SATURDAY

THE HAIRFARMERS

Celebrating 20 years as a band and 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! > 3-6 pm > Dusty’s Bar and Grill

Darragh will be kicking it off. RSVP for guest list and VIP reservation request please reach out to info@ tommyswhistler.com or visit www.tommyswhistler.com. > 8 pm > Tommys Whistler

It’s Whistler’s No. 1 stop for stag and stagette parties.

DJ Turtle and friends mix up everything from hip hop, R&B, new rap, dance hall and Top 40 bangers. Email guestlist@moejoes.com for VIP and group perks. > 9:30 pm > Moe Joe’s

SATURDAY NIGHT ALL LOVE NO CLUB

He got your blood pumping last night, now satiate your thirst for amazing cocktails and unique beats with tyMetal’s eclectic DJ feats. No cover. > 10 pm-2 am > The Keg

Go Girls!

• 2.5 hours, once a week, at a local community centre for 10 weeks.

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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

MUSIC

SUNDAY NIGHT THEORY 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

THE HAIRFARMERS

Celebrating 20 years as a band and voted Whistler’s Best Band every year since 2001, The Hairfarmers

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

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

MADE IN WHISTLER MARKET AT THE WESTIN RESORT & SPA > noon

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PIQUECAL > Made In Whistler Market at the Westin

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

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

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

RECOVERY MONDAYS

Whistlers biggest party every Monday Night. DJ Fidel Cashflow and Jacky Murda help you dance your hangovers away with the best in EDM. 604-935-1152. > 9:30 pm-3 am > Moe Joe’s

These games will have you crying with laughter. > 8 pm > Tapley’s Pub

WHISTLER NATURE CAMP – SPRING BREAK CAMP

> 8:30 am-3:30 pm > Spring Creek Community School

TOMMY TUESDAYS

DJ Dre Morel and weekly guests turning it up every Tuesday night all winter long. Pop, rock and hip hop to crank up your Tuesday night. For guest list and VIP reservations, visit tommyswhistler.com. > 8 pm > Tommys Whistler

THE HAIRFARMERS

> 9 pm-midnight > Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

INTERACT CLUB OF WHISTLER

Interact is a club for young people ages 12-18 who want to make a difference in their community. Mentored by the Rotary Club of Whistler and Rotary Club of Whistler Millennium, the club includes students from Whistler Secondary School, Waldorf, Spring Creek and Myrtle Philip who want to join together to tackle the issues in their community they care most about. > 4-5 pm > Maury Young Whistler Youth Centre

MONDAY MIX MADNESS

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COMMUNITY

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

SPORTS

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

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

MUSIC & WORDS

This drop-in program is for kids two to four years and it focuses on early literacy through music, rhyme, stories and movement. Free. > 10 am > Whistler Public Library

WHISTLER TRI CLUB SWIM SQUAD

> 6-7:15 am > Meadow Park Sports Centre

2010 REUNION @ FAMILY APRÈS

Calling all Blue Jackets! There is a gathering of 2010 Games volunteers, torchbearers, staff and athletes during Family Après on March 16 for a reunion party.

Join them to share memories with old friends and enjoy some snacks and entertainment. > 3-6 pm > Whistler Olympic Plaza

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

MUSIC

IT’S YOUR TIME TO SHINE OPEN MIC & JAM

Open Mic night at Cranked Espresso Bar with host Kostaman. This is a super fun night for music lovers and artists of all levels. Cranked is the perfect place for new artists to try performing in front of a small supportive audience. This night always bring a solid mix of seasoned and budding artists together, and opportunities to collaborate. > 6-9 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

WHISTLER NATURE CAMP – SPRING BREAK CAMP

This spring break camp offers a unique opportunity for children to connect with Whistler’s natural backyard as March temperatures allow local plants and animals to stir.

For more visit awarewhistler.org/kids-nature-programs. > 8:30 am-3:30 pm > Spring Creek Community School

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ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

This program gives toddlers, parents and caregivers the opportunity to learn songs, rhymes and finger plays together. Movement is encouraged and your preschooler’s early language and literacy development is supported. For more information, please come to the library, call 604-935-8436 or email youthservice@ whistlerlibary.ca. Free > 10:30 am > Whistler Public Library

MOUNTAIN SPIRIT WHISTLER TOASTMASTERS

Build communication, public speaking, and leadership skills with Mountain Spirit Whistler Toastmasters.

Everyone welcome. > 5:30-7 pm > Pan Pacific Mountain Side

MUSIC

WE RUN WHISTLER: WEEKLY GROUP RUN

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

CONOR FITZPATRICK

Belfast Busker of the year Conor Fitzpatrick performs at Cranked. Once the word gets out, everyone is going to want to see this guy play. Conor Fitz is an Irish singer/ songwriter who spent the past few years performing his music in bars around the world. Conor plays a mixture of pop, folk, rock and sing-along classics. > 3:30-6:30 pm > Cranked Espresso Bar

MARC CHARRON

> 3:30-5:30 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

MONTY BIGGINS LOCALS NIGHT COMMUNITY

WHISTLER NATURE CAMP – SPRING BREAK CAMP

> 8:30 am-3:30 pm > Spring Creek Community School

WHISTLER SINGERS COMMUNITY CHOIR

Whistler’s community choir where everyone (ages 13 and up) is welcome. If you’d like to sing some great songs with others in a community-minded environment, come and join them. No auditions, no music reading ability necessary. 604-932-2979. > 7-9 pm > Myrtle Philip Community Centre

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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

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

COMMUNITY

A Louisiana fairy tale from somewhere over in Rainbow.

With a voice that embodies 100 years of music, a finger style guitar rooted in the Delta, this local legend presents covers new and old in an Americana roots swing style. Free. 604-966-5711. > 6-9 pm > Cure Lounge at Nita Lake Lodge

INDUSTRY NIGHT

Join us for a pool game, and wing eating competition starting at 8 p.m., 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

JAM NIGHT

Jam Night with Kostaman and friends every Wednesday night from 9 pm. > 9 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

MARC CHARRON

> 3:30-5:30 & 8-11 pm > Mallard Lounge

BLACK ‘N’ BLUES

Blues night with Sean Rose. > 8 pm > Black’s Pub & Restaurant

NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S BINGO

Join us every Tuesday for a bingo night like no other.

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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

SPORTS

RHYME & SONG WORKBC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DROP IN

TUESDAY TURNTABLISM WITH DJ PRAIZ

RED CROSS EMERGENCY FIRST AID COURSE IS THE OFA LEVEL 1

The Red Cross Emergency First Aid Course is the OFA Level 1 equivalent and is the WorkSafe BC approved course for the workplace. Class size is limited, please register before they are sold out. $120 per person.

Email marylene@sea2skyservices.com. > 8:30 am-4:30 pm > Hosteling International Whistler

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

ESTABLISHMENT LOCATION: 209-2071 Lake Placid Road LICENCE TYPE: New Liquor Primary APPLICANT: Spot Cocktails Ltd. Spot Cocktails Ltd. has applied for a new liquor primary application with the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch. This new liquor primary application proposes an interior lounge capacity of 43 persons. The applicant is requesting hours of liquor service from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. to serve Creekside Village.

Residents and owners of businesses may comment by writing to: Planning Department Resort Municipality of Whistler 4325 Blackcomb Way Whistler, BC V8E 0X5 PETITIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. To ensure the consideration of your views, your written comments must be received on or before April 9, 2020. Your name(s) and residence address (or business address if applicable) must be included.

Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant and local government officials as required to administer the licence process.

2020 SSISC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A NEW LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE

R SV P A N D I N F O AT SSISC.CA/2020AGM P L E A S E R SV P BY MARCH 30,2020

T H E S E A T O S KY I NV A S IV E S P EC I E S C O U NC I L I NV IT E S YOU TO ATTEND

2020 I NV A S IV E SPECIES MEETING Tues. April 7th 9:30am - 12:00pm Annual General Meeting and Guest Speakers Followed by Land Manager Planning Session 12:30pm - 3:30pm (lunch included) SANDMAN HOTEL SQUAMISH 3 9 4 0 0 D I S C O V E R Y WA Y , SQUAMISH

Notice: WHISTLER CYCLING CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Date: Monday, March 16

Location: Whistler Public Library.

Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for registration; Meeting at 7 p.m. whistlercyclingclub.ca MARCH 12, 2020

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ASTROLOGY

Free Will Astrology WEEK OF MARCH 12 BY ROB BREZSNY

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Giacomo Puccini’s famous

opera Tosca premiered in 1900. It featured a heroine named Tosca. In 1914, Puccini’s favourite Tosca, a soprano singer named Maria Jeritza, was performing in a production at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. As she got ready to sing an aria entitled “I Live for Art,” she stumbled and fell. Rather than struggle awkwardly to rise, she pretended that this was all quite natural—called for in the script. She sang the entire piece while lying on the floor. Puccini loved it! Ever since then, most of the singers who have played the role of Tosca have sung “I Live for Art” while prone. I suggest you regard this as an inspirational teaching. What lucky accidents could you make into permanent additions or enhancements?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus poet Gary Snyder said, “Three-fourths of philosophy and literature is the talk of people trying to convince themselves that they really like the cage they were tricked into entering.”

Personally, I think that many of us, not just philosophers and writers, do the same thing. Are you one of us? Your first assignment during the next four weeks will be to explore whether you do indeed tend to convince yourself that you like the cage you were tricked into entering. Your second assignment: If you find that you are in a cage, do everything you can to stop liking it. Third assignment: Use all your ingenuity, call on all the favours you’re owed, and conjure up the necessary magic so that you can flee the cage.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Your body is not a temple,” declared author and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain.

“It’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” I half-agree with him. I’m deeply devoted to regarding the body as an amusement park. It should be a source of endless fun and enjoyment. We have the right—indeed, I’d say a duty—to wield our bodies in ways that immerse us in the mysteries and miracles of pleasure. But here’s where I disagree with Bourdain: I believe the body is also a temple that deserves our reverence and respect and protective tenderness. Your assignment in the coming weeks, Gemini, is to raise your commitment to treating your body as both an amusement park and a holy temple.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Early in his career, Cancerian painter Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796–1875) sold only a few paintings. But eventually his luck improved.

Once he was financially successful, he became very generous. He wielded his influence to get jobs for other artists, and mentored many artists, as well. Sometimes he added a few dabs of paint to the finished works of younger, struggling painters, then signed the canvasses with his own name so that the works could more easily be sold. The coming weeks will be a favourable time to adopt your own version of Corot’s approach toward those around you who could benefit from your help and support.

(P.S.: It’s in your selfish interest to do so, although the reasons why may not be clear for a while.)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Composer Brian Eno has testified that African music underlies and influences much of his work. He exults in the freedom and unpredictability it encourages. Why? Here’s one reason: In African songs, there are often multiple rhythms. And they’re not locked together; they float freely in relationship to each other.

Eno says this is different from Western music, whose salient quality is that all the rhythmic elements are contained “in little boxes”—locked into a tyrannically mechanical clockwork pattern. According to my reading of the astrological omens, dear Leo, the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to experiment with Eno’s insight. How? Escape mechanical clockwork patterns and activate the “multiple, free-floating rhythm” metaphor in everything you do.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Are you interested in enhancing your mastery of togetherness? Are you open to my suggestion that you should seek out practical education about the arts of intimacy? Would you be willing to meditate on how you might bring additional

creativity and flair into your close alliances? If you answered yes to those questions, the next six weeks will provide you with ample opportunities to dive in to all that fun work. “Collaboration” and “cooperation” will be words of power for you. “Synergy and symbiosis” should be your tender battle cry.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): As you come to the climax of your Season of Good Gaffes and Lucky Bloopers, I’ll remind you of folk singer Pete Seeger’s definition of a “productive mistake.” He said it had these five qualities: “1. Made in the service of mission and vision; 2. Acknowledged as a mistake; 3. Learned from; 4.

Considered valuable; 5. Shared for the benefit of all.”

Let’s hope, Libra, that your recent twists and turns fit at least some of these descriptions!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Would you consider making one more push, Scorpio? Can I coax you to continue your half-confusing, half-rewarding quest? Are you willing to wander even further out into the frontier and take yet another smart risk and try one additional experiment? I hope so. You may not yet be fully convinced of the value of these forays outside of your comfort zone, but I suspect you will ultimately be glad that you have chosen what’s interesting over what’s convenient. P.S.: In the coming weeks, you could permanently expand your reservoir of courage.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A traditional astrologer might say that you Sagittarians typically spend less time at home than any other sign of the zodiac. Some of you folks even rebel against the idea that having a stable home is a health-giving essential. You may feel that you can’t be totally free unless you always have your next jaunt or journey planned, or unless you always have a home-away-from-home to escape to. I understand and appreciate these quirks about your tribe, but am also committed to coaxing you to boost your homebody quotient. Now would be a perfect time to do that. You’re more open than usual to the joy and power of cultivating a nurturing home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The more crooked the path, the faster you’ll get to where you’re going. Every apparent detour will in fact be at least a semi-valuable shortcut. Any obstacle that seems to block your way will inspire you to get smarter and be more resourceful, thereby activating lucky breaks that bring unexpected grace. So don’t waste even a minute cursing outbreaks of inconvenience, my dear, because those outbreaks will ultimately save you time and make life easier. (P.S.: During the coming weeks, conventional wisdom will be even more irrelevant than it usually is.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When I was a young adult, I was unskilled and indigent. Many restaurants exploited my feeble prowess at washing pots and pans and dishes, but the meagre wage they paid me barely kept me fed and housed. You will perhaps understand why, now that I’m grown up, I am averse to cleaning pots and pans and dishes, including my own. That’s why I pay a helper to do that job. Is there an equivalent theme in your own life?

An onerous task or gruelling responsibility that oppressed you or still oppresses you? Now is a good time to find a way to declare your independence from it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I suspect your fantasy life will be especially potent in the coming weeks.

Your imagination will have an enhanced power to generate visions that could eventually manifest as actual events and situations. On the one hand, that could be dicey, because you can’t afford to over-indulge in fearful speculations and worried agitation. On the other hand, that could be dramatically empowering, because your good, new ideas and budding dreams may start generating practical possibilities rather quickly.

“In purely spiritual matters, God grants all desires. Those who have less have asked for less,” wrote Simone Weil. Is that true for you? FreeWillAstrology.com

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Whistler Chamber of Commerce - Is the leading business association in Whistler that works to create a vibrant & successful economy. Learn more about the programs & services at www.whistlerchamber.com Women of Whistler - Group that provides opportunities for Whistler businesswomen to network, gain knowledge & share ideas in a friendly, relaxed environment. Learn more at www.womenofwhistler.com

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

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

Senior Citizen Organizations - Is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Ernie Bayer 604-576-9734 or ecbayer2@gmail.com

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY Earthsave Whistler - Providing info & support to people who are interested in making healthier, greener, more peaceful food choices. earthsavewhistler.com Healthy Home, Healthy Planet - Expert in green cleaning offers tricks, info & advice on the best way to green clean your home or work space! Call France 604-698-7479. Free private presentation on request. www.healthylivingwhistler.com Re-Build-It Centre - Daily 10:00am to 5:00pm. Accepting donations of furniture, quality used building supplies & new items. Deliveries and pickups available for $35. Call 604.932.1125, www.mywcss.org, rebuildit@mywss.org Regional Recycling - Recycle beverage containers (full deposit paid) electronics, appliances, batteries, Lightbulbs, drop-off times are 9am-5pm on Nesters Rd. Pick up service 604- 932-3733 Re-Use-It - Daily 11:00am to 6:00pm, Donate all household goods in good shape. Accepting bottles & cans, old electronics, anything with a cord, and light fixtures for recycling. All proceeds to WCSS. Call 604.932.1121, www.mywcss.org, reuseit@mywcss.org.

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

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

FAMILY RESOURCES Baby/Child Health Clinics - Free routine immunizations & newly licensed vaccines for purchase, growth & development assessments & plenty of age appropriate resources avail. By appointment 604-932-3202 Camp Fund - Provides financial assistance to enable children of financially restricted families to attend camp. Call WCSS at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker. www.mywcss.org Families Fighting Cancer In The Sea To Sky - We are a non profit partner with Sea to Sky Community Services. We provide financial and practical support to children and parents with dependants diagnosed with cancer. Please contact us on our confidential email: ffcseatosky@gmail.com, visit our Facebook Page or website www.familiesfightingcancer.ca KidsArt - Provides financial assistance to enable children of financially restricted families to participate in arts and culture education. Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 to speak with an outreach worker. www.mywcss.org.

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

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.

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES APPLY TODAY! Diamond Resorts Canada Ltd., Whistler, BC

Full Time & Part Time Housekeepers Full Time Front Desk Agent Eligible successful candidates may receive*: • Extensive benefits package which may include; ski pass or wellness allowance, disability coverage, travel insurance and extended health and dental.

• Paid lunch break and 2 weeks paid vacation.

• Support for those eligible for BC PNP. • Travel Allowance and discounted employee rates at any Diamond Resort International resort.

• Full-time work year round and a FUN work environment. *eligibility and conditions based on DRCL policies and practices set out in general terms and conditions of employment.

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

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TURF/GRASS MAINTENANCE FREE Golf + MORE Creative Perks/Benefits full/part time, fun and professional, explore our NNCampus concept golfbc.com/about_golfbc/employment resume: amansbridge@golfbc.com

Pemberton Strong Start Family DropIn- A play group for you and your under-5 child. Signal Hill Elementary, Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri, 9am-12pm. Thurs only 12pm3pm. Call 604-894- 6101 / 604-966- 8857

Please submit resume to: info@evrfinehomes

Whistler’s Premier Estate Builder

H I G H M O U N TA I N BREWING CO. BREWHOUSE WHISTLER, BC

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

Front of House Manager with group bookings and social media experience.

Please come by with your resume or apply via email to adam@mjg.ca

4355 BLACKCOMB WAY

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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.

Carpenters Carpenters Helpers Labourers Level 2 First Aid Attendant

We offer comprehensive benefits packages after a probationary period, as well as competitive wages.

Whistler Public Library - Open MonThurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat & Sun 11am-5pm. Music & Words, Mon 10am. Rhyme & Song, Tues 10:30am.

Parent & Infant drop-in, Thurs 11am.

Preschool Story Time, Fri 10:30am.

Singing with the babies, Sat 11am. Call 604-935-8433

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.

We are currently interviewing:

Lost and Found?

If you spot a stray animal or have lost an animal, call WAG at 604-935-8364. WAG operates a lost and found service to help reunite lost pets with their families.

WHISTLER, BC, V0N 1B4

CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE ASSISTANT

Whistler Chiropractic is looking for a self motivated long-term local with administrative office experience to provide friendly service to our patients. We offer a social, relaxed work environment, flexible hours and chiropractic care for you and your family.

The hours are 9:45am to 6:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday and some Saturdays. Salary is based on experience.

Please email your application to info@whistlerchiropractic.com Unit 204, St Andrews Building, Beside the Keg

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COMMUNITY LISTINGS SOCIAL SERVICES ESL Volunteer Tutor Program Volunteer one-to-one tutoring for new immigrants & Canadian citizens. For more information or to register, contact the Whistler Welcome Centre info@welcomewhistler.com or call 604.698.5960 Food Bank, Pemberton - Run by Sea to Sky Community Service. Open every second Monday. 604 894 6101 Food Bank Whistler - Located at 8000 Nesters Road, every Wednesday from 10am to noon. For emergency food bags, please call 604.935.7717. www.mywcss.org/food-bank

SPECIALIST, MEMBER RELATIONS Full Time, Year Round The Specialist, Member Relations is responsible for managing and engaging Tourism Whistler’s membership. The Specialist, Member Relations advocates for Tourism Whistler to build Member understanding and support for the organization’s purpose and initiatives, while consistently relaying the benefits of membership and representing Member interests in Tourism Whistler’s strategic planning.

ASSOCIATE, CONFERENCE SALES Full Time, Year Round The Associate, Conference Sales supports the fulfillment of Tourism Whistler’s goals and objectives through the building of relationships with our clients. Through the use of outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, a high level of enthusiasm and initiative, the Associate will deliver superior service to our clients with a strong passion for our industry and purpose.

We are also recruiting for: Specialist, Web Marketing & Sales (Full Time, Year Round), Travel Consultant (Full Time, Year Round).

To view our career opportunities, and to apply, visit us online at: whistler.com/careers.

Healthy Pregnancy Outreach ProgramLearn how to prepare healthy affordable meals at this outreach program. Sea to Sky Community Services 604-894-6101

… and discover why Nita Lake Lodge is the place for you!

Work alongside our amazing team and enjoy perks: o Staff rates at our award winning spa and restaurants o A free overnight stay each year as well as friends and family rates o Benefits & End of Season Bonus ($200) o Work for a Canadian family owned and operated Boutique Lodge

We are currently hiring: ASSISTANT FRONT OFFICE MANAGER CURE LOUNGE MANAGER DISHWASHER BANQUET MANAGER FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPPORT STAFF BANQUET CAPTAIN NIGHT AUDIT BELL ATTENDANT

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

Meadow Park Rec Credit - If you are financially restricted, you may be eligible for a $131.20 municipal recreation credit.

Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 and speak with an outreach worker. www.mywcss.org.

North Shore Schizophrenia Society Services for family, friends & community.

Mental illness info, support & advocacy.

Call Chris Dickenson at 604-966-7334 Pearl's Safe Home - Temporary shelter for women & children experiencing abuse in relationships. Locations in Whistler & Pemberton avail 24/7. All services are free. 1-877- 890-5711 or 604-892-5711 RMOW Rec Credit - If you are financially restricted, you may be eligible for a $127.60 municipal recreation credit.

Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 www.mywcss.org Sea to Sky WorkBC Centre - Provides free one-stop employment services to job seekers and employers. Services available in Whistler, Squamish, Pemberton & Mt. Currie. For more information, call us: 1-800- 763-1681 or email: centre- squamish@workbc.ca Support Counselling - For women regarding abuse & relationship issues. No charge. Call 604-894-6101

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Victim Services - Assists victims, witnesses, family members or friends directly affected by any criminal act or traumatic event. Call 604-905-1969 Whistler Community Services Society - Outreach Services Now Available Monday to Saturday at our new location - 8000 Nesters Road (next to WAG) 604.932.0113 www.mywcss.org Whistler for the Disabled - Provides info for people with disabilities on what to do & where to go. Visit www.whistlerforthedisabled.com Whistler Housing Authority - Long term rental & ownership housing for qualified Whistler employees . Visit www.whistlerhousing.ca Whistler Mental Health & Addiction Services - If you or someone you know needs help with a mental health issue or substance misuse or addiction problem, we can assist. Mon-Fri 830am-430pm.

604-698-6455 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.

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COMMUNITY LISTINGS SOCIAL SERVICES 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

SUPPORT GROUPS Epilepsy Support Group- For individuals & families seeking guidance or support.

Contact eswhistler@gmail.com Are you troubled by someone's drinking?

Al-Anon can help.

Al-Anon meeting, multi-purpose room, 2nd floor, Whistler Health Care Centre, Wednesdays, 5:30 pm. 604.688.1716 Are you troubled by someone's drinking? Al-Anon is for you! Pemberton satellite group to Whistler Al-Anon meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at St Francis Catholic Church, 1360 Pemberton Farm Rd. Pemberton, BC 6:00-8:00pm.

Call 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 non-judgmental setting. Call 604.932.0113 for more information or visit www.mywcss.org.

Concussion Support Group - WCSS is offering a recurring 8 week program to support people living with persistent postconcussion symptoms. Contact WCSS at 604.932.0113 and speak with an outreach worker about upcoming sessions or visit www.mywcss.org.

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We are the Spa for you If you are looking for a new place to call home: • We manifest positive energy • We have a long term and loyal team • We treat you fairly and look out for your wellness • You are listened to • We give you proper breaks and time to set up between services • We offer extended medical benefits • We have potential staff housing at affordable rates • You can enjoy $5.00 cafeteria meals • You have the opportunity to work for other Vida locations in slow season We are here for you.

Vida Spa at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is currently recruiting: REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST (signing bonus RMT only) SPA PRACTITIONER • ESTHETICIANS GUEST SERVICE AGENT To join our unique Vida family, email Bonnie@vidaspas.com Vida Spas - Vancouver & Whistler Live well. Live long. vidaspas.com

SPECIALIST, WEB MARKETING & SALES Full Time, Year Round The Specialist, Web Marketing & Sales monitors, audits and updates the Whistler.com website to support the execution of Whistler.com’s goals and objectives. As the champion of the sales pages of Whistler.com, the Specialist collaborates with Tourism Whistler’s Marketing teams to ensure the right message hits the right consumer at the right time.

TRAVEL CONSULTANT Full Time, Year Round Travel Consultants have a passion for ensuring that guests have the best possible vacation experience in Whistler. The main goal of Travel Consultants is to sell an entire Whistler vacation package, including accommodations, activities and transportation to guests worldwide.

We are also recruiting for: Associate, Conference Sales (Full Time, Year Round), Specialist, Member Relations (Full Time, Year Round).

To view our career opportunities, and to apply, visit us online at: whistler.com/careers.

Thank You for applying Only those considered will be contacted.

Immigrant Peer Educators - Immigrants providing support and information for those who may be experiencing challenges adjusting to a new culture. 604-388-5511 info@whistlermulticulturalnetwork.com Pregnancy and Infant Loss - Facilitated by a registered counsellor, this program is designed for couples and individuals who have experienced loss of a child, either before or after birth. Please call WCSS at 604.932.0113 and speak to an outreach worker for more information or visit www.mywcss.org.

SMART Recovery Whistler (SelfManagement and Recovery Training) A Cognitive-Behavioural group for individuals with substance abuse con- cerns.

Drop-in: Registration is not necessary.

Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm Whistler Health Centre (2nd floor-group room) Whistler Alcoholics Anonymous: 12-step support group for men and women who want to stop drinking or are recovering from alcoholism. Evening meetings are held 8:00pm Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays and 7:00pm Monday. Whistler Medical Center, 4380 Lorimer Road, 2nd Floor multiple purpose room; 604- 905-5489, https://www.bcyukonaa.org

RELIGION Jesus Rock Of Ages Ministry- A bible based church that holds services at Millennium Place's main floor theatre at 4:30pm. www.jesusrockofages.com Roman Catholic Church- Come celebrate Mass at Our Lady of the Mountains, Whistler on Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am, and Tuesday through Friday at 7pm. St. Francis of Assisi, Pemberton on Sunday, 12:30pm and Friday 9am.

St. Christopher's, Mt. Currie on Sunday, 11am and Thursday, 11am. 604-905-4781

Is hiring for the role of:

Nature Educator

FULL TIME and PART TIME POSITIONS

Are you passionate about spending time outside in nature, with skills and experience in working with children? Join our team today and help shape and inspire the next generation of nature lovers!

WITH A COMMERCIAL CLEANING COMPANY

We are hiring for both full-time and part-time seasonal Nature Educators to help with our programs at the One Mile Lake Nature Centre.

• Competitive wages, $22.00 - $25.00 per hour (depends on experience) • Flexible working hours • Must have a valid Driver’s License

Please send your resume and cover letter to stewardshippemberton@gmail.com and join our team of inspired, passionate people!

Send resume to: teamcwhistler@telus.net Or call: 604-935-8715

The full job posting can be found at stewardshippemberton.com/who-we-are under ‘Join our Team’.

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Sea to Sky Healing Room - For Blessing/Prayer/Encouragement In the Community Church building, 7422 Dogwood Street, Pemberton.

Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday: 4-6 PM

5 8 6 QUALIFICATIONS: 9 (plumbing,7 4 6 • General handyperson skills are necessary painting, drywall repairs).

• Must have a high level of attention 7to detail.

2 1 5 FUR & FEATHERS • Proven self-motivation, ability to work well with minimum supervision.

2 8 3 5 4 1 • Must be team oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

7 8 • Previous maintenance experience in a hotel environment preferred.

• Ability to follow directions and work in a multi 1cultural 8 6 2 3 4 environment.

• Pool and Spa knowledge an asset.

6 1 9 2 • Knowledge of small hand tools.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF POSITION 6 2 8 7 (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO): • Constant standing and walking throughout shift.

5 3 4 • Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.

Whistler Church- Join us for worship and fellowship around Jesus. Sunday 10 am at Myrtle Philip Community School, 6195 Lorimer Rd. Nursery, Sunday School to gr.

6, Youth gr. 7 and up. Call Pastor Jon 604-798-3861 / Kelvin 204-249-0700 or www.whistlerchurch.ca

ROOM MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Earls is expanding across North America!

If you are interested in growing a career in hospitality, we have proven training programs for you!

We are hiring Floor Managers & Office Assistants who are eager to learn and grow up through our ranks.

Permanent Residency support also available for the right potentials.

Please apply online at www.earlswantsyou.com

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

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WAG - Whistler Animals Galore - A shelter for lost, unwanted, and homeless cats and dogs. Let us help you find your purrfect match...adopt a shelter animal!

For more info 604-935-8364 www.whistlerwag.com

Service, repair, and general maintenance of guest rooms Service, repair and general maintenance of the hallways and/or public areas.

Maintain tools and equipment.

Maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Ability to complete assigned worked and work forms To actively participate in environmental program.

To be Health & Safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment.

Complies with hotel policies, procedures and code of ethics, including uniforms.

Performs any and all other tasks which are assigned under the direction of the maintenance/housekeeping manager.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Looking for a fit, outdoorsy, dog loving guide to help us wrap up our season. Must have transportation, be accustom to a high paced environment and team oriented. $17/hour plus tips trappersrunwhistler@gmail.com

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Homeschool Teacher An able and experienced teacher with elementary school experience is required for a one year assignment starting July 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter. The role involves tutoring one boy, aged 9, in a full-time home school setting. The family is based in Whistler, but also spends chunks of time in Hawaii and other tropical destinations. The role will suit a flexible, energetic, inspiring and knowledgeable tutor with a passion for the outdoors and the arts who is gifted at inspiring children to progress in literacy, penmanship and math skills. Please send applications to smileylauren@gmail.com with the subject line: teacher application. 604-9071790 smileylauren@gmail.com

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School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) is accepting applications for a full-time Mechanic in the Squamish area and part-time Bus Drivers in the Pemberton/ Whistler area.

These positions are covered by our CUPE Collective Agreement and offer a competitive rate of pay and benefits package.

Further information regarding these positions and the School District can be found at https://www. makeafuture.ca/regions-districts/ bc-public-schooldistricts/metro/sea-to-sky/ Please note applications for these positions will be received up to 4:00 pm on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

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ARAXI RESTAURANT Restaurant Director

The Restaurant Director is responsible for overseeing the execution of efficient restaurant operations, as well as maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards. Leading by example, this hands-on management role provides a high level of event oversight, technical proficiency, and operational/personnel support.

• Min. 8 years of experience in the food and beverage industry • Min. 5 years of management experience within a similar venue Apply online at toptable.ca/careers

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Server Assistant Dishwasher 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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MAXED OUT

Mail call…

WHILE I’M GENERALLY a letbygones-be-bygones kind of guy, an always moving forward, never look back person, I do have mild twinges of PTSD. Not the serious kind of disorder where I’m haunted by horrific events in my past, more the hope-some-things-never-happen-again-andhate-to-remember-them-at-all sort of quirk.

As we pass the first anniversary of my webmail history, address book and functionality disappearing—I won’t bore you with the culprit except to say the initials are Telus—I’m grateful they finally managed to stitch together most of the

BY G.D. MAXWELL folders I’ve kept over the years, my address book and virtually all the functionality, with the ever-amusing exception of the message that informs me I have 140 of 117 messages in my Inbox. The techies and I have agreed to just enjoy the “math is hard” humour of that and not try to fix it.

But one of the hygiene things I’ve tried to do is keep that phantom number well below 100 so it’s time to clean out the inbox and get rid of some of the queries curious readers have, for reasons that elude me, asked. So, for what it’s worth, here we go. Please note, grammar and spelling have generally been cleaned up; it’s the editor in me.

Hey Max. I read with horror the Letter to the Editor last week from the clueless kiteboarder who was bitching about losing some world-class kiteboarding space down in Squamish to save salmon. I’m not a kiteboarder but this seems to me to be just a little bit shortsighted. Am I out to lunch on this?

Save Our Salmon Where to start, SOS? There is, as I’ve opined in the past, no interest like self-interest. I, too, would rather save our salmon, if for no other reason than they taste better than kiteboarders although, admittedly, I’ve never eaten a kiteboarder. I’ve been told they taste like chicken, which is, admittedly, more than you can say about most of the chicken you can buy at the grocery store these days.

But my own self-interest aside, I have to agree with you. I’m having a bit of trouble understanding where someone’s upbringing went so far off the track they’d put sport over survival of a food source for countless ocean dwellers. Unfortunately, killer whales, sea lions, seals, etc., don’t have a five-time world champion around which to rally. They just swim around and eat salmon. And while they do support a fairly sizable tourism industry built on people

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who want to boat out and watch them, they don’t have the cachet of colourful kites and they’re unlikely to ever be used in tourism brochures in Squamish.

To be fair, the letter writer did suggest methods of coexistence and to be fairer, they didn’t include helidropping the fry or building a multimillion-dollar fry ladder, assuming such things exist. I believe we just have to remain perplexed and chalk this one up to live and let live...assuming they can do so without impacting a sport.

Max: I don’t always agree with you. For example, you’ve often taken swipes at the ban-the-bag movement and that’s just wrong. I suppose you side with the plastic-bag manufacturers on Trudeau’s current strategy to ban single-use plastics. How do you sleep at night?

Ban Man Let me begin, BM, by saying I don’t always agree with what I write either. Sometimes I just toss things out there to get some buzz going. Truth is, I’m not sure what I believe. It makes it easier to write an opinion column.

Thanks for your concern, though. I don’t sleep that well but I think that has something to do with age. Or whisky. No, age. The sad fact is I’ve reached the age

where I can actually injure myself sleeping.

Sometimes I wake up and have to go to the physio to fix something I’ve messed up sleeping. It’s embarrassing. But I digress.

I embrace the notion of banning single-use plastics. I just have trouble understanding what people mean by that.

For example, I haven’t used a plastic straw— or any other kind—since I kicked my coke habit. But I reuse plastic grocery bags.

I’m too unwilling to suffer the shaming of getting them myself but I bum them off friends who still can’t remember to take reusable bags to the store.

Ironically though, ban-the-bag folks always seem to want to go after them instead of the two metres of shelf space in most stores dedicated to plastic bags that will definitely only be used once. Go figure. Or the infuriating plastic so many products are wrapped in to avoid theft—everything in the hardware store—or prolong shelf life, cukes.

But since we have a theme here—selfinterest—I’m motivated to jump on the ban-the-bag bandwagon since Canada’s major petrochemical companies have fired their opening salvo against the pending government regulations.

Dow and Nova, which produces a bewildering array of plastic products in Ontario and Alberta, has said they’d prefer market-driven alternatives to regulation.

Personally, I prefer chocolate to salmon but I know one is better for me...if not the salmon.

The companies instead blame “human behaviour,” as opposed to their product, for the problem of improper plastic disposal

and the proliferation of plastic in general.

I’ve heard drug dealers say the same thing about people who OD on their product.

Drugs don’t kill people; people who do drugs kill people. I believe the word I’m looking for is sophistry.

Oh well, I’m sure whatever the government comes out with the plastic pushers will challenge in court. More work for lawyers.

G.D. I saw someone coming out of a local grocery store the other day with what I’m sure was all the toilet paper they had. What’s the matter with people?

Wiped I’m not touching your pseudonym. I’ve been puzzled over this too, after hearing the stories about people buying truckloads of TP at Costco.

I can understand people stockpiling things like food, medicine, whisky and other essentials in case they have to self-quarantine because of whatever that is that’s going around. After all, how many of us really have, say, a two-week supply of whisky on hand?

OK, I do. But that’s beside the point.

The point is, and I appreciate this is a First-World view but that is the world we tend to live in, the point is—I’ve never lived in a house where there wasn’t a bathtub or shower right next to the toilet.

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Many of our advi sors donat e a por t ion of t heir commi ssions to Special Olympics Canada on ever y sale. Thi s simple program means t hat ever y t ime we help our clients reali ze t heir real e stat e goals, we are helping a Special Olympian at hlet e get ju st a bit closer to t heirs.

WHISTLER CREEKSIDE 102 A/B 2129 Lake Placid Rd. Nightly rental, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom lock-off apartment in Creekside. This flexible floor-plan offers various options for short term, long term rental and/or unlimited owner use. 5 min walk to Creekside gondola. $869,000

Nick Swinburne *PREC

604-932-8899 Kathy White

WHITE GOLD 7406 Ambassador Crescent Turn key home walking distance to the village & Lost Lake trails out the back door!

Zoned for nightly rentals! With 6 beds/5 baths, a 2 bdrm suite, lots of parking, great decks and hot tub for outdoor living, this is the perfect retreat for large groups!. $4,499,000

Suzanne Wilson

VILLAGE #302 Week D–2020 London Lane Whistler Resort quarter-share spacious two bed + two bath condominium residence. Future owner can use their weeks for a relaxing stay or rental pool. Lots of building amenities, pool + gym too. Nearby Creekside + Village shops $249,900 + GST

WHISTLER VILLAGE 901-4090 Whistler Way Rarely available, this luxury 9th floor deluxe studio suite with vaulted ceilings offers amazing views of both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy up to 56 days of personal use per year while receiving excellent revenues. $420,000

604-616-6933 Allyson Sutton

RAINBOW 8468 Bear Paw Trail There is nothing like this Brand new stunning mountain home. Architecturally designed with entertainment in mind, this 2800sq feet of interior living space with equally as large outdoor living space! The decks and patios have been perfectly designed. $3,599,000

604 966 8454 Caronne Marino *PREC

604-932-7609

GARIBALDI HIGHLANDS 1013 Pia Road Family home in Garibaldi Highlands.

Beautifully crafted, fully modernized interior with open plan living. New kitchen with quartz countertops, exposed wood beams & underfloor heating. Private yard with jacuzzi & wood burning fireplace. $1,499,500

604-905-8324 Angie Vazquez *PREC

778-318-5900

Congratulations Taylor Mitchell on bringing home a Bronze Medal in Alpine Skiing this past week at the Special Olympics National Winter Games in Thunder Bay, Ontario!!!

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Engel & Völkers Whistler *PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION ©2019 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

NEW PRICE

#265 - 4314 Main Street

$659,000

Large studio unit showcases an optimal layout to sleep 4 with screen doors separating the bedroom and living quarters. Situated in Deer Lodge, Town Plaza at the ideal, quieter end of the Village Stroll. Equipped with large wheel-chair accessible kitchen and bathroom, stone countertops, stainless-steel appliances, gas fireplace, AC and in-suite laundry.

Ursula Morel*

.5

604.932.8629

#256 - 4425 Sundial Place

$350,000

Enjoy your central village location in this Bright corner of the building. It boasts a spacious sleeping loft, with ensuite bathroom, a separate den with TV and pullout couch, full kitchen and flexible living-dining area. There are views of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and a peek a view of the outdoor pool.

Bruce Watt

1.5

604.905.0737

#4 - 2142 Sarajevo Drive

$529,900

1

604.932.7727

$2,875,000

A Family Home walking distance to Whistler Village. Large Master Suite on the upper level with two ensuited bedrooms off the family room. Two Flex spaces provide for an office or small bedroom. The 15,179 sq foot lot is beautifully treed for privacy and allows for expansion of the home.

Ann Chiasson

3

604.932.7651

8079 Cypress Place

$4,995,000

This gorgeous new home is located on the 5th tee box on the Nicklaus North Golf course in Cypress Estates. A quiet cul-de-sac with wonderful southern exposure and spectacular golf course views is the setting for this modern home. Enjoy the groomed cross-country ski trails in the winter and lighted Valley Trail all year round.

Chris Wetaski

GREAT SKI HILL ACCESS, GREAT REVENUE PRODUCER! This Townhouse, with a quiet location and mountain views is located just minutes from the ski hill. It offers excellent access to all the wonderful amenities Whistler Creekside has to offer; the Creekside Gondola, restaurants, hiking, biking, Alpha and Nita lakes and the Valley Trail system.

Dave Halliwell*

3129 Hawthorne Place

4

604.938.2499

#24 - 8400 Ashleigh McIvor Dr. $2,748,000 Contemporary architecture, warm wood finishes, intelligent design & an unbeatable sunny southern exposure set this property apart from all the competition. Offering 3 bedrooms all with ensuites, 4.5 baths, gourmet kitchen, spacious media room with walkout patio, floor to ceiling windows, air conditioning, double garage & ample storage.

Bob Cameron*

604.935.2214

#25 - 8030 Nicklaus North Blvd.

3

$2,198,000

This 3-storey townhome in Englewood Green enjoys morning sun on the back patio and afternoon sun on the front deck. Or, walk a block to Whistlers’ best patio at the Nicklaus North Golf Club overlooking Green Lake. Englewood Green is well situated for yearround recreation with golf, cross country skiing, lake activities and the Valley Trail system.

Dave Beattie*

604.905.8855

3.5

#209 - 4865 Painted Cliff Drive $1,550,000

8644 Lakewood Court

This dazzling 2 and a half bedroom at the Snowbird on the Blackcomb Benchlands is truly one of a kind. This 1315 ft townhome has had a complete renovation that opened the entire floor plan and took full advantage of the light that 2 decks and 2 patios brings to this end unit.

Experience the unrivaled majesty & beauty of the mountains from this private 5 bed + den, 3 bath home in Alpine. Commanding a premier view from the top of a quiet cul-de-sac, this enchanting 2,880 sf home assures fantastic panoramas over the fully landscaped & irrigated 20,299 sf garden. 3D Matterport Showcase: bit.ly/8644LB

Dave Sharpe

2.5

604.902.2779

Denise Brown*

604.935.2013

$2.099,000

6.5

SOLD

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3277 Arbutus Drive

$1,900,000

A beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bath Whistler dream property. A short 10 minute walk to the village along the scenic Valley Trail in Brio. This property boasts an entertainers dream kitchen, huge walk in pantry, large vaulted dining and living area for family gatherings. Easily make this property into a 5 bedroom to enjoy even more family gatherings.

Doug Treleaven

604.905.8626

4.5

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8409 Matterhorn Drive

$1,475,000

#205 - 4111 Golfer’s Approach

$799,000

Now priced below assessed value! Amazing RI1 lot ( infill zoned ) allows for duplex and/or secondary dwelling. Easy build site with all day sunshine and mountain views.

This Whistler classic ‘A’ frame has been extensively upgraded over the years and is very cute, cozy and livable while you make plans to redevelop or simply enjoy as is.

LOCATION, LOCATION! Phase 1 apartments don’t pop up very often within VILLAGE CENTRE, and this gem is certainly dressed to impress and ready to go for its new owner. With custom tile work throughout, super functional layout, even a king size bedroom - you’ll be amazed at the overall presentation.

James Collingridge

Laura Barkman

604.902.0132

2

604.905.8777

1

PEMBERTON OFFICE 1411 Portage Road, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L1 604.894.6616 or Toll Free 1.888.689.0070