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Updated: Here's why the orcas spotted beach rubbing in downtown Sechelt was a rare sighting

January 24, 2022

coastreporter.net – The orcas are multi-generational family members of the Northern Resident Killer Whales, who are rarely seen south of Campbell River Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1485282174676967425


Skeleton racer Jane Channell redefines glory during challenging Olympic season

piquenewsmagazine.com – North Vancouver skeleton racer Jane Channell is gearing up for her second shot at the Olympic Games while trying to stay sane and healthy as COVID-19 looms. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1484650763846520834


Rest is good, but resolving global crises means not looking away

piquenewsmagazine.com – When people do things they shouldn’t, they often try to distract attention from their actions. Guardian writer George Monbiot notes that many corporations fuelling the planet’s destruction spend sign… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1483177304813715461


Rajah Travel Corporation

rajahtravel.com – Rajah Travel Corporation, an IATA-accredited travel agency that caters to international and domestic travel and tours. A partner of Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) in the Philippines since 1995. Rajah … Tweeted by @rajahtravel_com https://twitter.com/rajahtravel_com/status/1484737589135302658


Pair of Pemberton developments propose hundreds of new homes

piquenewsmagazine.com – Village of Pemberton’s Official Community Plan review to continue through 2022 Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1485466136435212288


Maxed out: The customer is always right

piquenewsmagazine.com – Max dissects the formula that builds customer loyalty—and how it might (or might not) relate to Whistler. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1484378973027057665


For workers with disabilities, Joe’s Table Café offers more than a paycheque

piquenewsmagazine.com – Joe’s Table Café was born out of Drs. Peter and Stephanie Chung wanting to give their autistic son Joseph a place to work where he would thrive. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1485451037058031620


Deepening inequality and financial stress in B.C. and across Canada: poll

piquenewsmagazine.com – Canada’s rising food costs, stagnant wages and debt are ‘hammering’ the poor, polling suggests Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1485102993519390726


Coquihalla Highway reopening to all traffic on Wednesday

castanet.net – After extreme weather conditions, BC’s major highway will reopen to all drivers Jan. 19. But EV charging stations, and rest areas are still closed. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1483555788824010764


Canadian comedy star Debra DiGiovanni feels the fear again

piquenewsmagazine.com – Ahead of her show in Whistler as part of the Snowed in Comedy Tour, the comic talks about feeling stage fright again after months of no live crowds. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1484566458424250374


20 practical items for under $20 that make life easier

piquenewsmagazine.com – Small things that make life a little nicer, like extra-long charging cords, organic snack bars, knot-busting brushes, and soothing eye drops- all under $20. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1484335700799410178


Local competitions highlight town’s youth athletes

January 23, 2022

piquenewsmagazine.com – Whistler Blackcomb played host to a couple ski and snowboard events in recent weeks. First was the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association’s (IFSA) Junior Regional event that took place… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1482502861888106500


Fork in the Road: Why couldn’t we find any cornstarch?

piquenewsmagazine.com – Heading into the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, grocery shopping for some products is touch and go. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1482767101760835589


Opinion: Unwinterized

January 22, 2022

piquenewsmagazine.com – For a town that was literally bought and sold on the promise of long winters, Whistler wasn’t really built for the cold, as a recent cold snap showed. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1482748227464093701


Whistler Blackcomb staff shortage prompts weekend ski school cancellation

January 21, 2022

piquenewsmagazine.com – Whistler Blackcomb is offering families deeply discounted lessons after cancelling its weekly Minis Club for 3-to-4-year-old skiers for a second winter. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1482029743176404997


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