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Pender Island couple living off the land more than met the challenge

piquenewsmagazine.com – It’s been almost a year since Stef Lowey and Chris Hall decided to eat what they catch, grow, harvest and raise on a half-acre property on Pender Island Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1419511545084751872

Pemberton farmers emerge ‘lucky’ from heat wave

piquenewsmagazine.com – As dry conditions persist in Pemberton, BC— north of Whistler—following June’s heat wave, local farmers reflect on how they dealt with record temperatures. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1418769656538570755

Molly Lewis, professional whistler

monocle.com – Alexis Self speaks to LA whistler Molly Lewis about her debut EP ‘The Forgotten Edge’ – a paean to her hometown which takes its name from the little-known… Tweeted by @Monocle24 https://twitter.com/Monocle24/status/1417489611555840015

Missing hiker located in Garibaldi Provincial Park

piquenewsmagazine.com – The hiker who was missing in Squamish on July 9, was found July 22. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1418422368033075204

James McNeill Whistler — Photograph France

photographfrance.com – In 1888, in Amboise, James McNeill Whistler had never been so happy. He was on his honeymoon, with his beloved Trixie in his beloved France. Tweeted by @Playleimagery https://twitter.com/Playleimagery/status/1418533855628201985

B.C. gives out $36.5M in grants to help 83 major tourist attractions

piquenewsmagazine.com – The provincial government has allocated $36.5 million in grant funding to 83 of B.C.’s major “anchor” tourist attractions. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1419013261572280324

Highway construction frustrating Whistlerites

piquenewsmagazine.com – Whistler’s council has heard your frustrations about ongoing highway repair work north of Whistler Village—but concerns should be directed at the province. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1416875424806621184

Rugby season underway in Whistler

piquenewsmagazine.com – The Wolves’ season kicks off this weekend on Saturday July 17. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1416060052654358530

Staffing remains a challenge as tourists return to Whistler

piquenewsmagazine.com – Many Whistler hotels and restaurants are struggling to find staff as the summer season continues, leading to reduced hours and limited capacity, for some. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1415754790999629826

Kids can ‘Crack the Case’ at the Whistler library this summer

piquenewsmagazine.com – The Whistler Public Library has plenty of detective-themed events for kids this summer. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1416241246079569922

July call volume ramping up for Whistler Search and Rescue

piquenewsmagazine.com – Whistler Search and Rescue volunteers attended 6 calls throughout the Sea to Sky corridor’s backcountry over the weekend of July 9 to 11, 2021. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1415362216027516931

How should Whistler deal with off-leash dogs?

piquenewsmagazine.com – Whistler is considering bringing back an off-leash, dog-education campaign to combat the on-going issue of pet owners who do not control their canines Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1415018187347808263

Squamish Nation survivor of St. Paul's residential school shares his story

nsnews.com – Squamish Nation Elder Sam George shares the details of his experience at St. Paul’s Indian Residential School, which was located in North Vancouver. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1416206405497937927

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE

go2hr.ca – This local iconic and friendly store is looking to add motivated Sales Associates to their team! Offering a flexible schedule with full-time hours available plus a signing bonus and 100% Spirit Pass … Tweeted by @go2JobBoard https://twitter.com/go2JobBoard/status/1414949843924103168

Pandemic accelerates exodus from city to suburbia

piquenewsmagazine.com – As people look to buy homes outside of major cities, urban and suburban communities like Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, the Okanagan and Kamloops are seeing a big influx of people Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1416784827936739331