Whistler residents to face 8.25% tax hike in 2025
January 6, 2025Whistler
Whistler Council has approved an 8.25 percent tax increase for 2025. RMOW staff originally proposed a 9.1 percent increase at
BC home-flipping tax is now in effect
January 2, 2025Whistler
The B.C. home-flipping tax is now in place to discourage investors from buying housing to turn a quick profit. People
Snowfall warning for Whistler, Pemberton
December 14, 2024Whistler
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Whistler and Pemberton, with 15 to 20 cm of snow expected near
Landslide closes Highway 99; no estimated reopening time
December 14, 2024Whistler
Emergency crews are responding to a landslide on Highway 99 near the Brunswick Road exit ramp on Highway 99 in
Three men charged in Whistler drug trafficking investigation
December 11, 2024Whistler
The Sea to Sky RCMP has charged three men in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in Whistler. In a
Whistler Community Foundation raises $107,717 at inaugural Glow Gala
December 8, 2024Whistler
Whistler Community Foundation has announced the success of its inaugural Glow Gala. This unforgettable evening brought together community members, donors,
Council reviews several projects part of $38.5 million RMOW budget
December 8, 2024Whistler
Whistler’s Mayor and Council reviewed a list of proposed 2025 capital projects at the November 19 Committee of the Whole
Whistler Council approves tipping fee hike, new fees for construction waste
December 8, 2024Whistler
Whistler Council gave its first three readings on November 19 to a bylaw to increase tipping fees at the waste
Whistler Blackcomb opens Peak Express, 7th Heaven
December 8, 2024Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb is gearing up as the alpine gets ready to welcome over 25 cm of fresh snowfall on top
Pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle on Sea to Sky Highway
December 1, 2024Whistler
One person has died after being struck by a vehicle on the Sea to Sky Highway. The collision involving a
New cannabis store in Whistler opens next week
November 27, 2024Whistler
A new cannabis store is opening on Main Street in Whistler next week. THC Canada, which bills itself as a
Snowfall warning in effect for Northern BC
November 27, 2024BC
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for parts of northern and central British Columbia, including the Cariboo region, with
Back fractures at Whistler Sliding Centre part of ‘steady rate’ of injuries: Report
November 25, 2024Whistler
Two people sustained back fractures caused by ergonomic and compression forces while bobsleighing at the Whistler Sliding Centre in late
Whistler plans to streamline ‘outdated, complex building code bylaw’
November 25, 2024Whistler
RMOW is reviewing how it can streamline the municipality’s building bylaws, staff told Whistler council in a Committee of the
Extra chance to experience Whistler’s first-ever Ferris wheel this Saturday
November 25, 2024Whistler
The winter season is set to begin in style with Whistler Winterlight, a two-day celebration at Whistler Olympic Plaza where
Competition Bureau investigating Leon’s and The Brick marketing practices
November 20, 2024BC
The Competition Bureau of Canada has obtained a court order to gather information and advance an ongoing investigation into Leon’s
Whistler Blackcomb debuts carpool program, opens early for 2024/25 season
November 18, 2024Whistler
Excitement is in the air as Whistler Blackcomb Mountain opens its lifts a day earlier than planned, kicking off the
Whistler Olympic Park invites Swifties to Taylor Swift-themed event
November 18, 2024Whistler
Taylor Swift fans, get ready for a magical evening celebrating your favourite pop icon in Whistler! Whistler Olympic Park is
Special weather statement issued for Whistler, Pemberton
November 18, 2024Whistler
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Whistler. The agency warns of ‘very windy’ conditions from Tuesday through
Whistler weather alert: First snowfall of the season tomorrow
November 15, 2024Whistler
Residents and travellers in the Sea to Sky region, including Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton, should prepare for the season’s first
Jersey Cream Express upgrades almost complete: Whistler Blackcomb
November 14, 2024Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb’s upgrade to Jersey Cream Express is ahead of schedule and on track to start spinning on the opening
Whistler adds free shuttles, bus routes; Pemberton expands Route 99 commuter service
November 13, 2024Whistler
BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler are advising customers of a seasonal service change effective November 22, 2024.
Whistler invited to annual Winterlight event on November 29
November 13, 2024Whistler
Whistler is set to kick off the winter season with its annual Winterlight event on Friday, November 29, from 6
High streamflow advisory issued for Howe Sound
November 9, 2024Whistler
The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the South Coast, which includes the Sunshine Coast,
Lil’wat Nation mourns—and explains—why twin grizzly bears were killed
November 7, 2024Pemberton/Region
The Lílw̓ at Nation is mourning the loss of orphaned twin grizzly bears that were killed last week in response
























