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Horgan: B.C. economic restart 'off to a good start'

By Hayley Woodin/ Business in Vancouver B.C. Premier John Horgan said he is “pretty satisfied” with how the province’s restart plan is underway B.C. Premier John Horgan said Wednesday he believes the province’s economic restart is off to a good start. “On balance I’m pretty satisfied with how we’re underway,” he said.…

Whistler restaurants can resume in-person dining this week

By Brandon Barrett Many resort restaurants taking wait-and-see approach as Phase 2 of recovery kicks in across b.c. Christine Grant is feeling the nervous pangs she would normally get the night before opening a new restaurant. But the front-of-house manager isn’t christening a sparkling new eatery; she’s readying Pizzeria Antico to reopen for in-person dining […]

Village of Pemberton council receives departmental updates

By Dan Falloon Council briefs: Council approves $1,000 for food task force Village of Pemberton (VOP) council received quarterly updates from four of its departments at its regular meeting held via Zoom on May 5. Heading up one of the most acutely affected departments, manager of operations and projects Tom Csima described the response to […]

New emergency powers for municipalities to be used sparingly, mayor says

By Braden Dupuis ‘Our goal is to carry on the business of the municipality, certainly not to damage democracy’ a b.c. ministerial order issued earlier this month gives local governments significant power to pass bylaws in one sitting, a move some observers say violates democratic principles. In Whistler, powers under Order M139—signed by NDP Solicitor […]

Letters to the Editor for the week of May 21st

Scare those bears OK, I’ve had it.…

Free will astrology for the week of May 21st

By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Excellence does not require perfection,” wrote Aries author Henry James. Now I’m conveying this brilliant counsel to you—just in time for the season when it will make good sense to strive for shining excellence without getting bogged down in a debilitating quest for perfection.…

Calling out racism

By Clare Ogilvie When multi-generational residents of Whistler reached out to Pique last week to share stories of racism, I admit to feeling absolutely deflated, like finally there was simply no more wind in my sails. Like everyone, my personal and professional life has been turned upside down by COVID-19: My university-attending kids are home […]

Saluting a legend

By G. D. Maxwell A couple of weeks ago, you may have noticed a full-page announcement of the End of an Era. The torch has passed.…

Paint night moves online

By Alyssa Noel Whistler artist Andrea Mueller launches classes for kids and adults Let’s be honest: there’s only so much Netflix you can watch. If you’re ready to expand your pandemic hobbies beyond binging, Whistler artist Andrea Mueller just might have the solution for you.…

COVID-19's effects on the outdoors

By Dan Falloon Pemberton Wildlife Association, fishing guides discuss pandemic’s impact The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are even stretching into the local wilderness. Pemberton Wildlife Association (PWA) president Allen McEwan said that as a result of the pandemic, the group’s revenues are down, though it plans to keep up with several planned initiatives.…

Feds pledge $75m to Indigenous people living in cities, off-reserve

By Tyler Orton / Business in Vancouver Latest funding comes on top of $15m announced in March The federal government is pledging $75 million to organizations helping Indigenous people living in urban areas and off-reserve amidst the pandemic. The new funding unveiled Thursday (May 21) comes on top of $15 million previously announced in March […]

BC Transit outlines safety measures to align with B.C.’s Restart Plan

By Brandon Barrett Fare collection and front-door loading resume June 1 BC Transit has outlined the precautions it is putting in place to align with B.C.’s Restart Plan and ensure the safety of its passengers and staff during the COVID-19 crisis. In a release today, the transit operator said it would continue with many of […]

Vail Resorts CEO discusses reopening plan in email to employees

By Pique Staff Company aims to start up lifts in late June or early July Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz updated the company’s roughly 15,000 employees on reopening plans in a May 21 email. Emphasizing that safety and caution when considering how best to ramp up operations after shutting down in mid-March because of the […]

Walk for Alzheimer's moves online

By Alyssa Noel Fundraiser event set for May 31 The annual Walk for Alzheimer’s is still set to take place on May 31, but it will look a little different than usual. The Alzheimer Society of B.C., along with Alzheimer societies across the country, has decided to move the event online in light of the […]

BC Parks’ camping facilities are reopening on June 1

By Megan Lalonde/Vancouver is Awesome The Discover Camping website and call centre will begin taking reservations on Monday, May 25 Like B.C. society in general, BC Parks is taking a phased approach to its reopening plans. Following the re-opening of most provincial parks for day use on May 14, BC Parks has released plans to […]