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Coast Medical Whistler announces closure

By Brandon Barrett Clinic will be closing on May 29 Coast Medical Whistler, one of three family practices in the resort, announced it would be closing next month. In an email to patients, the clinic said it was “with mixed emotions” that it would be shutting its doors on May 29 and urged patients to […]

The people who cared for him: How a single COVID-19 case moved through the system

By Amy Smart / The Canadian Press VANCOUVER—The call came in on an afternoon in March: a patient at a medical clinic in Vancouver complained of chest pains. Paramedic Jeff Booton watched the details flash across the screen as he and his partner made their way to the clinic.…

Meadows at Pemberton golf course opens this week

By Dan Falloon Sea to Sky courses getting set to return The first Sea to Sky swings of the season are set to take place in local tee boxes. The Meadows at Pemberton is planning to open for the 2020 season on April 30.…

Audain Art Museum stays connected during pandemic

By Alyssa Noel From flashlight tours to a new Zoom artist talk series, the Whistler institution is keeping you connected to art After the Audain Art Museum closed to the public on March 16, its directors, like those of every other institution and business in the resort, had to figure out how to navigate a […]

Sea to Sky federal Conservative candidate says she won't run again

By Steven Chua / Squamish Chief Gabrielle Loren was second to Liberal Patrick Weiler in the national race for Whistler’s riding The runner-up in the 2019 federal election has declared she won’t be trying to take a second shot at winning the Sea to Sky riding next time a national vote comes up. Conservative candidate […]

Canadian NATO helicopter crash: ‘Heartbreak and loss for so many’

By Tyler Orton / Business in Vancouver One confirmed dead, five missing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered his “deepest support” Thursday (April 30) to the friends, family and shipmates of members of the Canadian Armed Forces missing following a helicopter crash in Europe on April 29. With Canada still reeingl from the aftermath of last […]

A pandemic and fire: A Squamish nun's perspective on recent turmoil

By Jennifer Thuncher/The Squamish Chief The Queen of Peace Monastery was in the path of a wildfire while the 14 sisters were self-isolating Sister Claire Rolf wouldn’t call the fact the Magee Road fire jumped over the Queen of Peace Monastery divine intervention. “It is hard to say divine intervention when somebody else loses their […]

Pique Newsmagazine No.1 community newspaper in B.C.

By Pique Staff BCYCNA recognizes Pique with multiple awards in its circulation category for 2019 Last weekend, the Pique team gathered via Zoom for the annual B.C. & Yukon Community Newsmedia Awards and we were thrilled to be selected as the No. 1 Community Newspaper in B.C. in our circulation category. “I have never been […]

McSkimming receives Jim Marshall Leadership Award

By Dan Falloon WB legend recognized for bevy of accomplishments Longtime Whistler Blackcomb (WB) executive Rob McSkimming received some big news on April 29. McSkimming was announced as the winner of the 2020 Jim Marshall Leadership Award, which is given to someone who is, “recognized for their exceptional skills and dedication to their chosen profession […]

Haida Gwaii turns back tourists arriving by ferry

By Nelson Bennett / Business in Vancouver Haida Gwaii communities issue order banning non-residents over COVID-19 fears Old Masset Village council on Haida Gwaii has issued an order telling anyone who doesn’t live on the Island to get right back on the ferry they came over on and go home, due to fears of travellers […]

Existing workplace safety regulations remain flexible to COVID-19

By Graeme Wood / Glacier Media Nothing in the works to cement specific COVID-19 measures into occupational health and safety policies: WorkSafeBC B.C. Premier John Horgan acknowledged the National Day of Mourning for the 140 workers killed and many others injured in the workplace last year across the province. And in doing so on April […]

COVID-19 outbreak at Lions Gate Hospital doubles

By Jane Seyd / North Shore News So far there is no information from Vancouver Coastal Health on how the outbreak started A new outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Lions Gate Hospital last Thursday has doubled over the weekend. Dr. Bonnie Henry, the province’s chief medical health officer, announced the outbreak at the North Shore […]

Canadian meat supply: Feds 'very much on this issue,' says Trudeau

By Tyler Orton / Business in Vancouver Prime Minister won’t commit to mandating meat-processing plants stay open Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government in monitoring the security of Canada’s food supply chain amid concerns the country is facing a meat shortage. “Agriculture Canada is very much on this issue,” Trudeau said Wednesday (April […]

B.C.'s road to recovery: Public confidence is key to B.C. tourism resurgence

By Glen Korstrom Industry’s many sub-sectors will face different timelines for restarting their operations The consensus in the tourism sector is that governments will gradually lift restrictions and that a return to anything resembling how the economy operated in February will not be possible until at least next year. A reopening of hotels could mark […]

Better Business Bureau warns of rental scams during COVID-19

By Valerie Leung / Richmond News If the monthly rental is too good to be true, it’s probably a scam The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning renters to look out for rental scams that seem too good to be true. In other jurisdictions, scammers have posted properties for rent at a low market price […]