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Dance competition planned for Whistler despite COVID-19 restrictions

biv.com – Note: since this article was first published, the View Dance Challenge relocated their recordings of in-person performances to Richmond, from Whistler. Tweeted by @live_fairdinkum https://twitter.com/live_fairdinkum/status/1392788353540448258

Canadians divided on sending Team Canada athletes to the Tokyo Olympic Games: poll

piquenewsmagazine.com – OTTAWA — A new poll by Leger and the Association of Canadian Studies suggests the country is divided over plans to send athletes from Canada to the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo as Japan grapples w… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1394160828643827716

6335 Easy Street, Whistler Property Listing: MLS® #R2580933

whistler-realestate.ca – In the sought after neighbourhood of Whistler Cay Estates, this exquisite, fully renovated contemporary home is a short walk to the Village, schools, tennis courts and lake. On over a 1/4 acre of fla… Tweeted by @BestCornerCa https://twitter.com/BestCornerCa/status/1393356716817874944

30 of the coolest things to do in Canada (even if you’re Canadian)

contiki.com – Planning a trip somewhere in Canada? Here are 30 of the best things to do in Canada you won’t want to miss, even if you’re Canadian. Tweeted by @contiki https://twitter.com/contiki/status/1391781853993000960

'Great day for America': Vaccinated can largely ditch masks

piquenewsmagazine.com – WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people on Thursday, allowing t… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1393214517451051008

'Bucktooth bandits': Police trace stolen lumber to beaver dam

piquenewsmagazine.com – PORCUPINE PLAIN, Sask. — Mounties in east-central Saskatchewan have cracked what they are calling an “extremely Canadian case. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1392494774591053824

Whistler Farmers Market opens this month from new location

piquenewsmagazine.com – The Whistler Farmers Market gets underway May 23 from its new home at the Whistler Racket Club, and runs every Sunday until Oct. 10. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1390874095584223232

WFC coach takes big wins in WSSF film, photo contests

piquenewsmagazine.com – World Ski and Snowboard Festival wraps up with winner announced during April 30 livesteam. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1390783498496012289

Tourism in Ontario's Prince Edward County is booming. If only staff could afford to live there

cbc.ca – Small business owners in Prince Edward County are now routinely arranging or offering housing to try to secure summer staff who would otherwise be priced out of its booming housing market. Tweeted by @SavvyFarmgirl https://twitter.com/SavvyFarmgirl/status/1391221099011133440

THE OUTSIDER: Electrifying your recreation

piquenewsmagazine.com – Recreationalists heading into the backcountry around Whistler and the Sea to Sky are looking forward to using electric snowmobiles, trucks and more as part of their adventure Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1389764786104111104

Work on protecting Whistler's drinking water ongoing at municipal hall

piquenewsmagazine.com – Whistler’s mayor and council heard an update on the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s Cross Connection Control program at the April 20 meeting. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1389304454525034502

Whistlerites behind plant-based bakery BReD win Best Young Entrepreneur Award

piquenewsmagazine.com – Whistler’s organic, plant-based bakery, BReD, is the winner of the 2021 Best Young Entrepreneur Small Business BC Award. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1390421110710210565

Top 5 Must-Have Golf Gear With Padraic O'Rourke - Fairmont Chateau Whistler

chateau-whistler.com – Step up your golf game this summer with this list of must-have golf gear with tips from Canadian Top 10 Ranked Padraic O’Rourke. Tweeted by @FairmontWhistlr https://twitter.com/FairmontWhistlr/status/1390350716124889090

Squamish Search and rescue aids fallen biker and stranded skiers

piquenewsmagazine.com – As of May 3, there have been 27 callouts for 2021. Most recently, there were rescues for a fallen mountain biker and stranded skiers on Tantalus Traverse. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1389640304790097922

Speed reduction on part of Sea to Sky Highway

squamishreporter.com – Speed on Highway 99 northbound traffic will be reduced to 60 kilometer per hour for maintenance work. Tweeted by @SqReporter https://twitter.com/SqReporter/status/1390012396849090560