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UBCM calls for climate action funding

biv.com – The UBCM is asking Victoria to properly fund continued local climate change action. They say CARIP was cancelled without local government consultation. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1438739492794507267

Tourism marketers spread the word on vaccine requirements

timescolonist.com – Victoria, B.C. restaurants have dealt with a number of visitors forgetting their proof of vaccination in their hotel rooms or bringing the wrong document. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1439608972156325894

The power of invisible patterns

piquenewsmagazine.com – Thomas King’s latest novel, Sufferance, paints a detailed picture of the sad realities and intricacies of surviving on a reserve. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1439427778730889225

The Outsider: I vs. we and finding common ground in the outdoors

piquenewsmagazine.com – Leave aside some of the outrageous claims in the vaccination debate and think about the climate and the environment when you vote Sept. 20 Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1439805265356857345

Strange Days of Roanoke: The Whistler on Grandin Road

theroanoker.com – John was considered strange and avoided by most when he lived in Roanoke, but he captured the international spotlight in 1994. Tweeted by @Roanoker https://twitter.com/Roanoker/status/1439597701495144449

Resource officers and police shut down concert in Upper Squamish Valley

piquenewsmagazine.com – Resource officers and police shut down a music event attended by up to 150 people. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1438724393471971329

No Charge for Rescue campaign launched by BC Search and Rescue Association

piquenewsmagazine.com – With its new campaign, the B.C. Search and Rescue Association wants to squash the rumours that its service comes with a charge. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1437486235065409538

Liberal candidate Weiler lays out vision for post-pandemic Canada, Sea to Sky

piquenewsmagazine.com – Liberal incumbent Patrick Weiler says getting as many people vaccinated as possible will be key to Whistler and the Sea to Sky’s post-pandemic recovery. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1439819594516951046

Heavy rain in the weekend forecast as storm hits B.C.'s South Coast

cbc.ca – A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada for much of the Lower Mainland, including Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, the Sunshine Coast, and eastern Vancouver I… Tweeted by @cbcnewsbc https://twitter.com/cbcnewsbc/status/1438961710694604802

British Columbia to end state of emergency caused by wildfires on Tuesday night

piquenewsmagazine.com – VICTORIA — The B.C. government is ending a provincial state of emergency because of wildfires on Tuesday night. The government says it is taking the step based on advice from emergency management and… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1438014716996165636

Whistler cannabis retail unlikely in 2021

piquenewsmagazine.com – Though Whistler’s mayor and council started 2021 with cannabis retail on its annual work plan, it’s unlikely any storefronts open this year. Tweeted by @cannabisseeds_ https://twitter.com/cannabisseeds_/status/1436709027287904258

Sea to Sky RCMP outlines ambitious three-year strategic plan to local officials

piquenewsmagazine.com – The Sea to Sky RCMP outlined its new strategic plan this week, an ambitious vision centred on compassionate policing, intelligence capabilities and more. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1436512318175678466

Whistler temporarily closes trails while grizzlies get ready to hibernate | News

dailyhive.com – It’s that time of year for grizzly bears to get ready to hibernate and so Whistler has temporarily closed some trails. Tweeted by @CanNews24 https://twitter.com/CanNews24/status/1435298367878336516

Whistler all-candidates meeting set for tomorrow

piquenewsmagazine.com – Federal election candidates in the Sea to Sky will square off at Whistler’s all-candidates meeting tomorrow evening starting at 6 p.m. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1435313526373961729

Great Bear Nature Tour

americanholidays.com – Check out our Great Bear Nature Tour offer for an unforgettable American holiday at a fantastic price, to book simply give us a call Tweeted by @AmericanHoliday https://twitter.com/AmericanHoliday/status/1435996572744093697