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B.C. Growing Communities Fund invests $4,962,000 in the Resort Municipality of Whistler

Funding to support community services and amenities The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is receiving $4,962,000 from the provincial government...
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March 9, 2023

Initial financing secure for Cheakamus Crossing Phase 2 employee housing

Photo: 1340 Mount Fee Road - existing building located on Lot 1 in Cheakamus Crossing Phase 2. Funded by River Run open market lots and latest...
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March 2, 2023

Council told Greenhouse Gas targets a challenge requiring guidance

Report shares progress and challenges in reaching climate goals, including transit initiatives, active transportation highlights, RMOW fleet...
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February 24, 2023

Council sets strategic priorities through 2026

Focus areas identified through community input, leadership discussion and staff initiatives Housing, climate action, community engagement and smart...
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January 25, 2023

Whistler Transit switches to late winter service levels come February

In February, the Whistler Transit System will switch to a modified Late Winter Plus schedule to provide consistency through this season’s labour...
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January 25, 2023

Rainbow Park to receive a refresh in Summer 2023

Project includes having a bigger beach, new dock, habitat improvements, additional seating and shade, and more! Whistler’s iconic Rainbow Park will...
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January 16, 2023

Whistler launches interactive data and community monitoring portal

Tool aims to support data-driven municipal and community decision making The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) has a new public portal to...
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December 21, 2022

Statement on 2022 Council Retreat

The newly elected Whistler Council convened for the first Council Retreat of its term last week. On Monday, Dec. 12 and Tuesday, Dec. 13 the...
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December 13, 2022

Festive winter programming returns to Whistler Village

Photo credit: Tourism Whistler/Justa Jeskova Winter has arrived and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is excited to announce the launch of...
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December 7, 2022

Whistler appoints representative directors to the Whistler Valley Housing Society board

Council has approved the reappointment of Cathy Jewett, Greg Newton, Jackie Dickinson and John Morley as the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s...
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November 30, 2022

Whistler proposes tax increase half a percent above inflation

Budget Open House to showcase fiscally responsible tax approach to inflationary market Two new grant-funded docks for Rainbow Park, more electric...
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November 10, 2022

Canada invests to reduce likelihood of forest fires in Whistler

From: Infrastructure Canada Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, on behalf of the...
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November 9, 2022

RMOW announces Mikale Fenton as new Whistler Public Library director

Fenton joins Whistler from North Vancouver City Library The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is pleased to announce the Whistler Public Library...
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November 3, 2022

Whistler Council appoints members to committees, subsidiary corporations, external boards and societies

At the inaugural Council meeting held on Tuesday, November 1, Mayor and Council made the following committee, board and society appointments:...
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October 15, 2022

Whistler 2022 Local Government General Election Results

Update - October 19: The Chief Election Officer has confirmed the official Local Government General Election results for the 2022–2026 term. See the...
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September 27, 2022

Resort Municipality of Whistler observes National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Whistler completes Truth and Reconciliation Crosswalk On September 30, the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) will mark the National Day of Truth...
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September 23, 2022

Former Whistler Fire Chief John McKearney receives 2022 Canadian Fire Chief of the Year award

Fire Chief McKearney served on Whistler Fire Rescue Service from 2018 to 2022 Former Whistler Fire Chief John McKearney is the 2022 Canadian Fire...
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September 12, 2022

Whistler declares candidates for 2022 General Local Government Election

UPDATE: The Notice of Election was posted on September 20 at 4 p.m. The candidate list remains the same with the exception of Anthony Butt, who...
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September 7, 2022

Council adopts first comprehensive Accessibility Action Plan

Plan guides how accessibility is included in all RMOW decision making The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) Council adopted the first Whistler...
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September 7, 2022

Council receives revised Transit Future Action Plan

Actions support optimizing and expanding Whistler Transit Service The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is proposing a 35 per cent increase in...
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