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What will B.C.'s 'new normal' look like in Whistler?

By Braden Dupuis Mayor Crompton weighs in on provincial reopening plan After 50 days of COVID-19 quarantine, B.C. officials are eyeing a four-stage reopening and a sustainable “new normal” for life in the province. But what that new normal looks like in Whistler—and for tourism—remains to be seen.…

COVID-19 cases rise steadily while B.C. looks ahead to reopening economy

By Glen Korstrom / Business in Vancouver The 33 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the past 24 hours was the highest in four days B.C. continues to rack up significant numbers of new COVID-19 infections even as the province has announced plans for how it plans to loosen restrictions and reopen the economy. B.C. […]

Crisis brings out our best, but we must remain vigilant

By David Suzuki Most people just want to ensure that we and our families are safe and healthy during this crisis, and to do all we can to halt or slow the rapid spread of COVID-19. We’ve seen the best in human nature over the past while.…

Pandemic likely to spark surge of scams, says Better Business Bureau

By Andrew Duffy / Times Colonist The Better Business Bureau Vancouver Island is bracing for a rise in loan scams, as financial pressures mount amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief executive Rosalind Scott said it’s just a matter of time before these scams, which target people having trouble accessing cash or credit, start making the rounds.…

B.C.'s road to recovery: Pandemic could usher in online era of property sales

By Graeme Wood / Glacier Media Buyers and sellers will face changed market landscape after lifting of restrictions Buying real estate is likely never to be the same as it was before COVID-19 restrictions were introduced into the marketplace. Significant logistical limits to buying a home are currently in place, but with an expected easing […]

Locals create Sea to Sky Healing Project

By Dan Falloon New website features curated mental-health content As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, some may be having more difficulty coping than others. It could be for a multitude of factors: concerns over oneself or family members getting sick; changes to one’s employment or financial situation; the difficulty of socializing in-person; or being cooped […]

'Democratic safety valve' removed by new B.C. order

By Jeremy Hainsworth / Glacier Media Local governments can pass bylaws without legal delay between meetings A B.C. ministerial order gives local governments significant power to pass bylaws in one sitting, a move observers say violates democratic principles. NDP Solicitor General Mike Farnworth’s Order 139 “contains the worst approach to emergency management, removing sober second […]

B.C. Premier John Horgan set to announce slow reopening of economy in pandemic

By The Canadian Press VICTORIA — British Columbia is expected to announce plans today for a gradual reopening of services, but the provincial health officer warns people should stay in their social “bubble” to prevent a surge of COVID-19 cases. Earlier this week, Dr. Bonnie Henry said Premier John Horgan will release details of the […]

B.C. to hold consultations on the 2021 budget but all gatherings will be virtual

By The Canadian Press VICTORIA — British Columbia’s all-party legislative committee will hold public consultations on the upcoming provincial budget despite restrictions by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services says in a statement the consultation process for the 2021 budget will get underway June 1.…

Youth baseball could be back this summer, B.C. health officer says

By Andy Prest / North Shore News More announcements about the resumption of summer sports expected at press conference today Youth baseball players, coaches and leagues around B.C. got a little shot of adrenaline Monday when provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry mentioned the sport specifically as something that could restart this summer. In a […]

International-student enrolment plunges, teachers facing layoffs

By Katie DeRosa / Times Colonist School District 61 typically welcomes about 1,000 students from other countries each year, but with most international travel halted due to COVID-19, international student enrolment is expected to drop significantly this fall. Associate superintendent Colin Roberts said no teachers have been officially laid off, but some have been identified […]

Life in B.C. can resume in mid-May, sort of: Province reveals four-part 'restart' plan

By Nelson Bennett and Hayley Woodin “This is not a return to normal … we’re going to a new normal,” said PM Horgan What happened: The provincial government released guidelines on Wednesday that will shape how sectors of B.C.’s economy are to re-open over the following weeks and months. Why it matters: The province is […]

Schools to have 'full re-launch in September'

By Jeremy Hainsworth Smaller class sizes, spacing between desks, health checks, greater cleaning recommended B.C.’s public sector and post secondary could see a “full re-launch in September,” B.C.’s deputy minister of health said May 6. Stephen Brown said schools could return to initially limited operations with guidelines incorporating core hygiene and gathering rules.…

Hy's Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar

hyssteakhouse.com – Announcing Hy’s at Home! Order the Hy’s favourites you’ve been craving now available to go. And for a limited time, order takeout and receive 20% off our regular food menu prices. Discounts are refle… Tweeted by @Hys_Steakhouse https://twitter.com/Hys_Steakhouse/status/1256352719306194944

Make your property FireSmart

whistler.ca – Contact FireSmart Supervisor: firesmart@whistler.ca Chipper service will re-start in the Spring 2020 Follow these steps to take advantage of the chipper service: Please note that the chipper does not… Tweeted by @RMWhistler https://twitter.com/RMWhistler/status/1256623262894874625