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Friends of advocate for cystic fibrosis patients celebrate her life

August 15, 2022

timescolonist.com – She was one of the lead plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit over the provincial government’s refusal to cover a $250,000-a-year medication called Orkambi. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1558868589767180291


Friendliest cities in the world

stacker.com – There’s nothing like a vacation to lift one’s spirits, especially during the doldrums of winter. For many, jetting off to new and exciting locales is one of life’s greatest pleasures—but it’s importa… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1558454337453625346


Carmen Gets Released

northernstars.ca – Northernstars.ca – News – Valerie Buhagiar’s Carmen to be released in the US Theatrically in major cities and on VOD in the US and Canada on Friday, September 23. Tweeted by @whisfilmfest https://twitter.com/whisfilmfest/status/1557411346597089281


British Columbians pampering pets with AC, says BC Hydro

squamishchief.com – A new poll shows one-third of British Columbians use air conditioning to keep their animals cool during summer, resulting in a bigger electricity bill. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1557131621547089920


Black bear takes a dip in West Van backyard pond

nsnews.com – Photo of a black bear swimming in a West Vancouver yard. The North Shore Black Bear Society says too many people in North Vancouver are attracting bears. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1558243197897383944


B.C. Premier John Horgan calls byelection in Surrey South on Sept. 10

piquenewsmagazine.com – SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia Premier John Horgan has called a byelection for the Surrey South electoral district. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1558523290972434432


5 types of pet allergies and how to treat them

manypets.com – Most pet allergies fall under the “skin allergy” umbrella and manifest as irritations on the animal’s skin in the form of dry, itchy, or flaky spots. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1556626296544845826


Auto-didactic painter Patrick Pépin leaves his mark

August 13, 2022

piquenewsmagazine.com – Acclaimed Québecois abstract artist Patrick Pépin will be in Whistler Aug. 7 for a painting demo and meet-and-greet at the Whistler Contemporary Gallery. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1555947824281419777


Vexatious litigants: from Whistler v Ruskin to Vardy v Rooney

August 9, 2022

thearticle.com – It is arguable that one of the most frivolous cases ever to grace the Royal Courts of Justice was Whistler v […] Tweeted by @TweetTheArticle https://twitter.com/TweetTheArticle/status/1554405297543790592


Why Jasper is an all-year round destination

August 8, 2022

findusinthealps.com – Our guide to the little resort town of Jasper in the Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. Check out our guide here. Tweeted by @findusinthealps https://twitter.com/findusinthealps/status/1555110541160497153


Whistler RCMP investigating stolen landscaping truck

piquenewsmagazine.com – Also in Police Briefs this week: A man was arrested for assault with a weapon after striking someone with bottle; local caught driving 130 km/h in 90 zone. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1555647341675388932


What is swimmer's itch, and where can you catch it in Whistler?

piquenewsmagazine.com – The red, bumpy skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to parasites present in some Whistler BC lakes is temporary but irritating. Here’s how to avoid it. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1554228500281827329


The Best Hidden Gem Locations in Whistler

deepinmummymatters.com – Whistler, British Columbia may best be known as the site of many of the 2010 Winter Olympics as a popular spot for world-class skiing, but it offers lots to Tweeted by @MummyMatters https://twitter.com/MummyMatters/status/1554141107679895554


Sustained low wages can cause memory to decline faster, new study finds

vancouverisawesome.com – Research from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found a link between sustained low wages and faster loss of cognitive functioning. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1554960316445892612


Meet Tomas Lemoine, the Crankworx contender turned hip-hop artist who raps exclusively about biking

piquenewsmagazine.com – French mountain biker and Crankworx contender Tomas Lemoine will be performing his original uptempo rap music at Garfinkel’s on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1555753042745741312


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