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Opinion: Time to end scary 'cowboy culture' in construction

By Andrew Mercier / Burnaby Now With the public debate focused on the question of dialling-up our economy in these trying times, it is important that we do not forget the important role of workplace safety enforcement going forward. Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in B.C. This has never been more evident […]

Whistler council stays the course on 2.8% tax increase

By Braden Dupuis $12.7M cut from project spending; alternative tax collection bylaw adopted Whistler’s budget is undergoing some big revisions as a result of COVID-19, with reduced spending across the board—but no changes to proposed tax increases. At its May 5 meeting held over Zoom, council gave first three readings and adopted two bylaws related […]

Village of Pemberton passes financial bylaws

By Dan Falloon Tax rates, sewer rates, water rates and five year financial plan all approved The Village of Pemberton (VOP) passed all of its financial bylaws at its regular council meeting held virtually via Zoom on May 5. Residents will find their tax rates down slightly from 2019’s rate as council passed a budget […]

Resort Municipality of Whistler, province prep dock strategy

By Braden Dupuis Close to 100 docks on Alta Lake built without provincial permit With the proliferation of docks and party barges on local lakes, and Alta Lake in particular—and a similar rise in complaints about noise, pollution and safety issues—the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is working on a docks management strategy with the […]

Reach out for support

By Clare Ogilvie How are you doing? No, I really mean it.…

Free will astrology for the week of May 7th

By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): According to Aries author and mythologist Joseph Campbell, “The quest for fire occurred not because anyone knew what the practical uses for fire would be, but because it was fascinating.” He was referring to our early human ancestors, and how they stumbled upon a valuable addition to their […]

Letters to the Editor for the week of May 7th

Fear should not influence COVID-19 policy I have been hesitant to submit this letter to Pique, given my profession.…

Now is the time to support WCSS

By G. D. Maxwell Like a spring blossom, the country is beginning to open up and let the sun shine in. By the time Pique’s out, we’ll know what Saint Bonnie has in store for those of us on the Left Coast and we’ve already heard from most of the rest of the provinces.…

B.C. restaurants aiming for June 1 for reopening under social distancing guidelines

By Chuck Chiang / Business in Vancouver Weather and patios likely to play large role in success of eateries this summer B.C. restaurants are looking at a possible June 1 reopening date, pending approval from WorkSafeBC, said the B.C. Restaurant and Food Services Association. Premier John Horgan largely bypassed details of how restaurants in the […]

Feds reach $4b deal with provinces for wage top-up for essential workers

By Tyler Orton / Business in Vancouver It will be up to provinces to determine who qualifies Some essential workers on the frontlines of the pandemic are set to get a bump in pay. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday (May 7) the federal government has reached an agreement with all the provinces and territories […]

Quarantunes offers aural snapshot of pandemic

By Alyssa Noel Hear Sea to Sky talent on new Vancouver compilation album In the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s hard to remember that we’re living history. But what better way to dig into and capture the current cultural mood than with a compilation album of songs written and recorded in quarantine?…

McSkimming receives Jim Marshall Leadership Award

By Dan Falloon Whistler Blackcomb legend recognized for bevy of accomplishments Many of Rob McSkimming’s most significant accomplishments with Whistler Blackcomb were in the mountain-biking realm, but that hasn’t stopped the Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA) from recognizing his all-season vision. On April 29, McSkimming was announced as the winner of the CWSAA’s 2020 […]

Feds reach $4b deal with provinces for wage top-up for essential workers

By Tyler Orton / Business in Vancouver It will be up to provinces to determine who qualifies Some essential workers on the frontlines of the pandemic are set for a bump in pay. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday (May 7) the federal government has reached an agreement with all the provinces and territories for […]

B.C. reveals plan to resume surgeries postponed because of COVID-19

By Glen Korstrom / Business in Vancouver Government plans to pump an extra $250 million into getting the surgeries done The B.C. government plans to spend $250 million in the next year in an attempt to reduce its surgical wait list that includes at least 30,000 needed surgeries that were put on hold because of […]

B.C.'s road to recovery: Curtain to rise slowly for Vancouver’s entertainment scene

By Tyler Orton / Business in Vancouver Expect below-capacity screenings at cinemas, staff in PPE amid walls of partitions at clubs While the cinema can transport audiences into strange worlds, visits will likely feel even more surreal for patrons who begin returning to theatres following March closures brought on by the pandemic. The B.C. government […]