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Despite spike in trail usage, WORCA sees membership drop

piquenewsmagazine.com – Whistler’s off-road cycling organization is raffling off a brand-new Knolly enduro mountain bike to help raise funds for trail maintenance, advocacy and other important work. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1342859464936890371

Whistler Real Estate Company enters new era of ownership

piquenewsmagazine.com – Longtime Whistler business owner Pat Kelly recently announced the sale of the Whistler Real Estate Company to local realtor Wendi Warm. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1342926909550649344

What happens when snow snarls traffic in Whistler? Mountain executives get things moving.

piquenewsmagazine.com – In the early days of Blackcomb Mountain, it wasn’t unusual to see senior executives like Hugh Smyth, Al Raine and Lorne Borgal out directing traffic as crowds and snow in Whistler caused road snarls … Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1343047705430519811

'Now that's what I call a genuine hard man': Nigel Owens picks the hardest player he had ever come across

rugbypass.com – Referee Nigel Owens has written the foreword to a new book, Hard Men of Rugby, with a special mention for ex-All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw. Tweeted by @RugbyPass https://twitter.com/RugbyPass/status/1342855187535429632

DriveBC Lower Mainland - Hwy 99 (Sea-to-Sky Highway) Cams

drivebc.ca – Lower Mainland – Hwy 99 (Sea-to-Sky Highway) Function Junction – N Hwy 99 at Cheakamus Lake Rd & Alpha Lake Rd, 5 km south of Whistler, looking north. Function Junction – W Hwy 99 at Cheakamus Lake R… Tweeted by @DriveBC https://twitter.com/DriveBC/status/1342865099204087809

US social spending on pace with other countries

healthexec.com – However, the U.S., despite being on par with other countries for social spending, has a lower average life expectancy. OECD countries had an average life expectancy of 80.6 years compared to 78.8 yea… Tweeted by @brothersjudd https://twitter.com/brothersjudd/status/1342899035930308610

Time to Connect | Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

fourseasons.com – Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts remains committed to providing an unparalleled travel experience with a variety of initiatives designed to welcome you back. Tweeted by @FourSeasonsBR https://twitter.com/FourSeasonsBR/status/1342947545266479106

Spearhead Backcountry Atlas aims to inspire

piquenewsmagazine.com – Squamish author and photographer Matt Gunn has released the Spearhead Backcountry Atlas for backcountry skiers and snowboarders. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1342982022403215361

Whistler library axes late fees; experts urge others to do the same

cbc.ca – If you’ve been meaning to take out Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace from the Whistler Public Library but have found the book’s physical resemblance to a brick daunting, now might be a good time to pull th… Tweeted by @deborahh https://twitter.com/deborahh/status/1343187774606815233

James Abbott McNeill Whistler Prints For Sale | Printed Editions

printed-editions.com – James Abbott McNeill Whistler prints for sale from leading galleries | Printed Editions Tweeted by @PrintedEditions https://twitter.com/PrintedEditions/status/1343217654853726208

Vice President Pence reportedly returning to Vail for holidays - Real Vail

realvail.com – Vice President Mike Pence is headed back in the Vail Valley – this time for the Christmas holiday – various sources have reported to RealVail.com. Eighteen Secret Service agents reportedly have booke… Tweeted by @bobmackin https://twitter.com/bobmackin/status/1343252372072456193

Hy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar

hyssteakhouse.com – Featuring Prime grade steaks, cold martinis and trademark warm hospitality, Hy’s is a dining oasis. Tweeted by @Hys_Steakhouse https://twitter.com/Hys_Steakhouse/status/1343260982940999681

Whistler 101

whistler.ca – ABOUT THE COMMUNITY | FOR THE COMMUNITY | BY THE COMMUNITY WHISTLER 101 is a celebration of the interconnectedness of all that surrounds us, and how we express and celebrate our connection to our sur… Tweeted by @RMWhistler https://twitter.com/RMWhistler/status/1343262907333816325

Whistler Slim Down Hooded Long Abrigo para Mujer - El Super Chollo

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First U.K. COVID-19 variant case detected in B.C.

piquenewsmagazine.com – VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are reporting the province’s first known case of the U.K. COVID-19 variant. The affected individual returned from the U.K. on Dec. 15 to their home in the… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1343327484310380546