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UP: 5 dead, 7 hospitalised after consuming illicit liquor in Bulandshahr

hindustantimes.com – According to the police, over a dozen people had consumed illicit liquor on Thursday night here following which four people died at night. Other seven people are admitted to different hospitals in No… Tweeted by @PranayKumarDas_ https://twitter.com/PranayKumarDas_/status/1347870103438721028

B.C. doubling rebates for some home-heating, energy upgrades

piquenewsmagazine.com – The B.C. government says it’s doubling CleanBC Better Homes retrofit rebates for select home-heating and energy-efficiency upgrades Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1347951272821882881

Win A Trip To Whistler, British Columbia

greenvacationdeals.com – Whistler Tourism – Winterscape Sweepstakes: win free airfare, Fairmont Chateau Whistler stay, lift tickets, ski or snowboard with Olympian, etc. ARV=$11,684 Tweeted by @GVacationDeals https://twitter.com/GVacationDeals/status/1347964877181169666

There's A Hike In BC That Leads You Straight To An Abandoned Town

604now.com – The ghost town of Parkhurst out near Whistler is the perfect spot for those hoping to go on an adventure and explore old artifacts. Tweeted by @604Now https://twitter.com/604Now/status/1347966555662000134

Mounties working to make sure everyone is accounted for after Whistler avalanche

bc.ctvnews.ca – Mounties in Whistler are asking backcountry skiers who were on Cowboy Ridge Saturday afternoon to get in touch with them after a size three avalanche there. Tweeted by @robertesell https://twitter.com/robertesell/status/1348117572571389953

THE OUTSIDER: Bell curves, break-ins and a new era of backcountry ineptitude

piquenewsmagazine.com – OPINION: The pandemic is bringing a whole new set of people into the backcountry and some of them are destructive, disrespectful and need to learn to appreciate the environment. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1348313590185545729

Mountain Movement Dance Collective keeps on moving, despite the pandemic

piquenewsmagazine.com – Passion for dance helped Whistler and Pemberton kids through bedroom Zoom workouts, dancing in masks, and constant changes as the coronavirus pandemic continued. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1348367236076068866

'They're very lucky': Avalanche near Whistler partially buries skiers, but no injuries reported

bc.ctvnews.ca – An avalanche forecaster and search and rescue volunteer says there were 11 people in the vicinity of an avalanche on Cowboy Ridge near Whistler Saturday afternoon, including four people who were down… Tweeted by @CTVNews https://twitter.com/CTVNews/status/1348388101064941569

Simon Pegg delivers strong dramatic turn in 2019 Whistler Film Festival opener

vancouversun.com – First-time feature director Katharine O’Brien’s Lost Transmissions focuses on a struggling schizophrenic and a sick American mental health system Tweeted by @EugeniaOsinski https://twitter.com/EugeniaOsinski/status/1348438174284931072

Whistlerite named one of Canada’s most powerful women—again

piquenewsmagazine.com – Entrepreneur Shannon Susko caps turbulent 2020 with national honour Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1345862502819610624

'Your life is not worth that day of powder skiing,' officials warn of severe avalanche risk

bc.ctvnews.ca – The avalanche rating in the Sea to Sky is high at all altitudes, and in the South Coast alpine too. Tweeted by @CTVVancouver https://twitter.com/CTVVancouver/status/1345561771080343553

EpicPromise Progress Report highlights environmental achievements in tumultuous year

piquenewsmagazine.com – Vail Resorts has managed to meet some important green goals during the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, Whistler Blackcomb recounts the progress it made during the last year. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1345782978639704065

Nicoll chats with Whistler kids for podcast

piquenewsmagazine.com – Olympic snowboarder Mercedes Nicoll hosts a new podcast where she speaks with Whistler locals about what it was like to grow up in the resort ski town. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1345938000140754945

Rainfall warning issued for Whistler and the Sea to Sky corridor

piquenewsmagazine.com – Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning with up to 50 mm expected by end of day Saturday. This will bring significant snowfall to Whistler Blackcomb. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1345451293221945344

Queen honours stalwart Southend lifeboat volunteer with an MBE

echo-news.co.uk – A DEDICATED volunteer who has spent 40 years helping to save lives has been given the ultimate recognition by being appointed an MBE. Tweeted by @Colin_1234 https://twitter.com/Colin_1234/status/1346003694991511553