August 31, 2010: Whistler, BC - At their meeting on August 17, 2010, Whistler Council gave first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Asphalt and Aggregate Processing) No. 1930, 2009 and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (Material Extraction) No. 1931, 2009.

A public hearing for these bylaws has been scheduled for September 7, 2010, and will begin at 6 p.m. in the Franz Wilhelmsen Theatre at Maurice Young Millennium Place (4335 Blackcomb Way).

August 25, 2010... Residents, contractors, and employees in the south end of Whistler can expect some odours at the wastewater treatment plant for up to two days this week as corrective measures are taken to control odours at Whistler's wastewater treatment plant. To perform corrective work, the existing odour control system must be taken off-line for up to two days. The corrective measures are scheduled for this Friday, August 27, and should be completed by the end of the day.

By Neil Hughes, program director,  Forestry for Ecotrust Canada

Conflicts over resource management issues have been common in BC over the last twenty years and clearly the current activity in Whistler indicates they are not going away any time soon. Much of this conflict has arisen because of  forest policy objectives of maximizing harvest levels, jobs and revenue for the province without due consideration of the many other resources and benefits the forests provide. The RMOW is a perfect example of a location where the non timber benefits of the forest have become an important driver for the whole economy and it stands to reason a different approach to managing the forests is needed.

August 25, 2010 ... Over 80 former and current fire fighters recently gathered at Fire Hall #1 on Village Gate Boulevard to mark the 30th anniversary of the longest serving municipal building in Whistler.

The milestone was also marked with a few stories from the past and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque with the names and years of service of each Fire Chief that served Whistler during the last three decades. A lot has changed at the Fire Hall #1 in the last 30 years, inside and out. The ribbon cutting ceremony for Fire Hall #1 took place in May of 1980 and Whistler Village has literally grown up and around the building.

August 25, 2010 ... The Xterra Off Road Triathlon is coming to Whistler on Sunday, September 5th and is looking for about 20 volunteers to help us with marshalling and directing athlete’s across roads into and out of trails on the West Side of the Valley.

Organizers will need people to be available from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. and will be providing them with the following in exchange for their time and assistance.
- Xterra Garment
- Xterra Visor
- BBQ Banquet at the Nita Lake Lodge

For more information about volunterr opportunities click here. Anyone interested please contact Grant Lamont at 604-902-0054 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

August 24, 2010 ... Whistler, BC - The inaugural RBC GranFondo Whistler will bring together 4,000 cyclists of all ages (19 +) and abilities in an epic journey that will bring them from beautiful downtown Vancouver, along the world’s most scenic coastal mountain highway (Highway 99), through picturesque Squamish and on to a breathtaking finish in the bustling, natural playground of Whistler.

“Gran fondos," loosely translated from Italian as "big ride," are an Italian cycling tradition. Much like a marathon, in which a group of elite, licensed riders lead the pack and compete for first place, these events attract a large contingent of recreational participants who want to tackle a challenging distance.

July 29, 2010 ... The Whistler Public Library continues to receive accolades for its many unique green features and design, most recently with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification and the 2010 Wood WORKS! BC Wood Design Architect Award.