Nov 8, 2018: WILDFIRE PREVENTION NEEDS ATTENTION
We have been hearing about all the good things the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) has done, but would it surprise you to know that our fire response and prevention budget is considerably less…
July 12, 2018 “Wildfire is the Greatest Threat”
Just as a sizable fire would affect the beauty we now enjoy, as business owners we must also consider the economic impact such an incident might have.
Aug. 23, 2018 – “Fire Concerns on Whistler Blackcomb”
Everywhere in the news these days is Vail Resort's purchase of Whistler Blackcomb and the exciting $66 million being spent on lift operations and upgrades. I hope and trust, however, that they are aware…
Aug. 30, 2018 – “Commuter Train to Whistler? No, thanks!”
For those who may think such a service would be of help to us, consider this: first, any train would face stiff competition from an already effective network of bus companies and transfer services…
Sept 13, 2018 -“If I Had a Million Dollars”-
If I were to win the lotto—the Big One—I would not do the usual things. They no longer impress me. I would want to use the money to accomplish something, so that when they…
July 26, 2018 – “It’s Our Problem Now, But Not Our Fault”
The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) council recently took on the massive job of firebreaks and thinning of 25 per cent of the high-risk, overgrown forests in our area.