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What to Wear Ziplining in the Fall

whistler.ziptrek.com – As this time of year can be tricky to dress for, we recommend checking the forecast before your trip to Whistler and packing layers—that way you will be prepared whatever the weather. A water resista… Tweeted by @Ziptrek https://twitter.com/Ziptrek/status/1309565111367921665

British Columbians see BC Parks having role in economic recovery: survey

piquenewsmagazine.com – How much money do you spend when you visit a provincial park in a different community? A new online survey from the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) found that 80 per cent of respondents… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1309986104154619904

One of Pemberton’s ‘largest remaining intact private valley-bottom parcels’ just became a conservation area (VIDEO)

piquenewsmagazine.com – Wildlife passing through the Pemberton Valley will have safe passage for years to come, thanks in part to a local family. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and its partners have conserved an 87-… Tweeted by @trailventuresbc https://twitter.com/trailventuresbc/status/1310013889766064128

Long-term forecast calls for 'colder and snowier' winter in B.C.

piquenewsmagazine.com – As La Niña kicks into high gear in the late fall and early winter, the Weather Network predicts Western Canada will have an early to start this year’s ski season. For the winter season, the weather f… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1310018819633676289

Parents advised of COVID-19 exposures at two Sea to Sky schools

piquenewsmagazine.com – Two Sea to Sky schools have had COVID-19 exposures. Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has listed Signal Hill Elementary in Pemberton and Mamquam Elementary in Squamish on its school exposure list. Paren… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1310066634627977216

Whistler’s Mother, North Carolina Native

ncdcr.gov – On September 27, 1804, Anna McNeill Whistler was born in Wilmington. McNeill was made famous in the renowned painting, “Arrangement in Grey and Black: The Artist’s Mother,” commonly known as “Whistle… Tweeted by @ncculture https://twitter.com/ncculture/status/1310157309071577089

Luger Apshkrum appointed head coach of Whistler development programme

insidethegames.biz – The 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam saw a number of important milestones, but one we still all benefit from today is revolutionising car parking. Like other cities around Europe in the late 1920s, th… Tweeted by @insidethegames https://twitter.com/insidethegames/status/1310212303170699265

SCIENCE MATTERS: Back to school in an uncertain climate

piquenewsmagazine.com – The global pandemic has created a unique and challenging back-to-school season. Many parents, guardians and teachers are struggling to balance children’s safety with education, all while keeping thei… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1310300677063585792

Canadian ski resorts wrestle with pandemic-vs.-profit dilemma as COVID-19 persists

piquenewsmagazine.com – CALGARY — Canadian ski resort operators planning for a season that begins in about two months are being forced to balance profits with protecting the health of their guests in view of a COVID-19 pand… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1310368054895837184

Legal access sought for magic mushrooms after therapeutic successes

timescolonist.com – When Laurie Brooks received her second cancer diagnosis last year, she turned to psychedelic mushrooms to help her handle the anxiety of facing what might have been the end of her life. The first tim… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1310418956264648704

GoFundMe launched in support of Sea to Sky mom battling cancer

piquenewsmagazine.com – While 2020 hasn’t exactly been a walk in the park for anyone, one Sea to Sky family is having a particularly rough go. Squamish resident Amalie Gunn was recently diagnosed with stage 2B invasive brea… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1307806749236367360

‘It’s a dream‘

piquenewsmagazine.com – The 2020 Pacific National Exhibition Prize Home will soon settle in Pemberton’s Sunstone development, and when it does, it will house a local couple. Heidi and Fritz Kym were announced as this year’s… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1307088262469746690

Dave Clark named Whistler's Citizen of the Year

piquenewsmagazine.com – While he’s no stranger to public speaking, the ever-humble Dave Clark isn’t the type to bask in his accolades. So when this year’s Whistler Citizen of the Year learned that the annual Excellence Awar… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1307381664050413568

Madsen ride raises nearly $13,500 for WORCA

piquenewsmagazine.com – Whistler Xterra triathlete Karsten Madsen completed six laps of the Into the Mystic and Lord of the Squirrels loop on Saturday, Sept. 5. That made up more than 7,000 metres of climbing and 160 kilome… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1306728891319332864

The annual Whistler Writers Festival inspires an exciting literary getaway for readers and authors

straight.com – This fall, immerse yourself in a world of literary inspiration with a cozy fall retreat to the mountain town of Whistler and a special virtual edition of the Whistler Writers Festival. From October 1… Tweeted by @georgiastraight https://twitter.com/georgiastraight/status/1307424387583234048