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New Vital Signs snapshot details pandemic’s impact

piquenewsmagazine.com – Data in a COVID-19 Impact Snapshot from Whistler Community Foundation’s Vital Signs initiative details the pandemic’s impacts on tourism and other sectors Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1453068913210761223

‘A long-held dream’ come true: Safe housing now available for women in Whistler

piquenewsmagazine.com – The HSWC has also purchased a townhome for affordable, longer-term housing for women and children fleeing violence and abuse, thanks to a $800K donation. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1452706525466693636

This cozy lakeside lodge in B.C. makes the perfect fall getaway (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

vancouverisawesome.com – Nestled in the awe-inspiring Yoho National Park, Emerald Lake Lodge offers an ideal fall getaway in British Columbia for Vancouver residents in 2021. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1454530040763400196

Tapley’s Farm welcoming all of Whistler back to its streets this Halloween

piquenewsmagazine.com – Families are invited back to Easy St. on Oct. 31 for trick-and-treating and fireworks beginning at 5:30. Free parking and a shuttle will be available. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1452713320235032597

Skepticism replacing enthusiasm for returning Olympic Games to B.C.: poll

biv.com – Support in Metro Vancouver for Summer Olympics bid drops from 62% in January 2020 to 38% this month, survey by Research Co. and Glacier Media finds Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1453008515509936133

Performance Appraisal - Evaluation is essential! by Brad Porcellato

porcellato.com – Performance Appraisal – One of, if not the most important management functions. It can be destructive and negative or constructive & positive. Tweeted by @PengNewWest https://twitter.com/PengNewWest/status/1454211447458762753

Opinion: What the heck is up with Lululemon's double parka for Team Canada 2022?

piquenewsmagazine.com – That’s a lot of puffiness Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1454310091247603714

Opinion: An unsubstantiated yet undisputable ranking of 20 Halloween treats

piquenewsmagazine.com – Pique reporter Megan Lalonde offers a definitive, no-holds-barred, completely unsubstantiated ranking of 20 common categories of Halloween treats Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1454201375156473858

Opinion: A lot of B.C. workers seem ready to get fired over COVID-19 vaccinations

burnabynow.com – B.C. workers ready to lose employment over coronavirus vaccinations Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1453219907982614530

No matter how you slice it, pizza with pineapple is a winner with Canadians: poll

biv.com – Despite social media attacks on the dish, survey by Research Co. and Glacier Media shows most Canadian adults have taste for Hawaiian pies. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1454648068645687303

Jesse Melamed cruises to victory at the Canadian Enduro Championships in Whistler

piquenewsmagazine.com – Whistler local Jesse Melamed won all five stages of the race on his way to victory at the Canadian Enduro Championships in Whistler on Oct. 16. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1453808788729851916

Halloween stories: Sixteen Seconds // Under the Hunter's Moon

piquenewsmagazine.com – The human brain remains conscious for approximately sixteen seconds after decapitation. This is the second thing that runs through Hugh Hamilton’s helmeted head after it is severed from his cervical … Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1454870788041936897

B.C.-wide indoor mask mandate extended until further notice

piquenewsmagazine.com – To slow the transmission of the coronavirus, the provincial mask mandate that was set to expire on Halloween has been extended until further notice. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1454242143724138500

B.C. school boards told to determine their own vaccine policy for staff

piquenewsmagazine.com – VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Education Ministry has released new guidelines to help school boards with COVID-19 vaccination policies, leaving any final decisions up to the respective boards. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1452661226761334794

B.C. residents looking to travel can now access federal vaccine card

piquenewsmagazine.com – In an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus, federal proof of vaccination will be required to travel by air, rail and cruise ship, starting Oct. 30. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1454220625480876032