Issue Archives
Nov 14-20, 2019
- Cover illustration by Jon Parris
- Celebrating Pique Did you know that the first edition of Pique is dated the day before it was available, or that our offices are a haven for dogs, or that G.D. Maxwell is on column No. 1,237? We celebrate 25 years of Pique in this week's special feature. Feature story by Brandon Barrett, Dan Falloon, Bob Barnett, Jon Parris and Dave Buzzard.
Issue Archive for Nov 14-20, 2019 Vol. 26, No. 46
Celebrating Pique
News
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Council preview for Tuesday, Nov. 19
First look: WB staff housing; parks and rec fee increases on the agenda
by Braden Dupuis | Nov 18, 2019
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The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre's executive director is stepping down
Brady Smith is set to leave his post on Jan. 1, 2020
by Megan Lalonde | Nov 20, 2019
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Police seeking information on two recent canoe thefts
Police Briefs: Three-car crash; Pack the Cruiser fundraiser
by Brandon Barrett | Nov 20, 2019
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Whistler budget proposes 2.8% property tax increase
Water, sewer and other infrastructure take strong focus
by Braden Dupuis | Nov 14, 2019
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Controversial Whistler Village bathroom project sees price jump
Resort Municipality Initiative, hotel tax continue to play major role in municipal budget
by Braden Dupuis | Nov 14, 2019
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After 17 years of giving, the American Friends of Whistler announce plans to dissolve
The U.S. non-profit has donated more than $2M to a host of local causes
by Brandon Barrett | Nov 14, 2019
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Newcomer or not, consider yourself a local
Connect Whistler teaches the ins and outs of surviving Whistler
by Braden Dupuis | Nov 16, 2019
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Man believed to be in 'mental health crisis' apprehended by police on Stawamus Chief
Authorities say man was walking on edge of cliff and was thought to be carrying weapons
by Brandon Barrett | Nov 19, 2019
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Village of Pemberton council preview for Tuesday, Nov. 19
First look: Sea to School District 48 property rezoning; verbal update on crosswalk upgrades; opposition to Benchlands developmen
by Joel Barde | Nov 18, 2019
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New report spells out impact of tourism on Pemberton and Area C
Tourism Pemberton-commissioned report estimates some 325,000 people visited area last year
by Joel Barde | Nov 18, 2019
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Province amends closure of popular backcountry destination
Available routes to Keith's Hut all cross 'complex avalanche terrain'
by Joel Barde | Nov 19, 2019
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B.C. to advocate for frustrated, confused, unhappy cellphone users, says premier
by The Canadian Press | Nov 20, 2019
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Poll-by-poll results reveal voting patterns in North Van, West Van ridings
by Jane Seyd / North Shore News | Nov 20, 2019
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Who's who in Justin Trudeau's cabinet: some new, some old and others in new places
by The Canadian Press | Nov 20, 2019
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Canadian billionaires: Here are the 41 richest people in Canada in 2019
by Elana Shepert/ Vancouver is Awesome | Nov 19, 2019
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B.C. introduces gas price transparency law forcing companies to reveal data
by Canadian Press | Nov 19, 2019
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SD48 Brief: Slight increase for top earners in the Sea to Sky School District
by Keili Bartlett / Squamish Chief | Nov 19, 2019
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Canadian universities encourage exchange students in Hong Kong to head home
by Michelle McQuigge / The Canadian Press | Nov 19, 2019
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B.C. will require gas companies to reveal how prices are set
by Wayne Moore / Castanet | Nov 19, 2019
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Burnaby to spend $170,000 removing hidden BMX park, possible contaminant
Remediation company found potential signs of a spray-on insulator in conservation area
by Kelvin Gawley / Burnaby Now | Nov 19, 2019
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Thousands of CN Railway workers have gone on strike
by The Canadian Press | Nov 19, 2019
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Trans Mountain received $320M in government subsidies in first half 2019: report
by Laura Kane / The Canadian Press | Nov 19, 2019
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Squamish Constellation Festival announces return to the field this July
Earlybird tickets on sale Nov. 21
by The Chief staff / Squamish Chief | Nov 18, 2019
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B.C. wildlife experts urge hunters to switch ammo to stop lead poisoning in birds
Birds ingest lead when scavenging carcasses, expert says
by Brenna Owen/The Canadian Press | Nov 18, 2019
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Indoor skydiving centre set to open next year in Richmond
iFly is being build next to the Bridgeport Canada Line station
by Richmond News | Nov 18, 2019
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West Vancouver resident loses appeal to keep illegally built backyard sports court
by Jeremy Shepherd/North Shore News | Nov 18, 2019
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Brown bagging liquor reaches new heights in B.C. with plastic bag ban
Customers will be charged a dime a bag at all BC Liquor Store locations by March
by Graeme Wood / Glacier Media | Nov 16, 2019
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Provincial government introduces new vaping laws
Higher taxes, packaging restrictions and nicotine limits proposed by B.C. NDP
by Courier staff / Vancouver Courier | Nov 16, 2019
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School board by-election pending in Pemberton
School Brief: Late school start transportation could cost Sea to Sky School district $455k
by Keili Bartlett / Squamish Chief | Nov 16, 2019
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Modo needs more users in Squamish
If car-sharing service can't hit revenue targets by Dec. 20, it may leave the municipality
by Steven Chua / Squamish Chief | Nov 15, 2019
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B.C. film industry debates sustainability challenges ahead
Sustainable Production Forum draws global experts to examine practices in B.C. film industry
by Tyler Orton / Business in Vancouver | Nov 13, 2019
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Vancouver cop charged with sexual assault that allegedly took place in Whistler last summer
Charged is Jagraj 'Roger' Berar, 51, of Surrey
by Courier staff / Vancouver Courier | Nov 15, 2019
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Today's babies won't know life without climate change, new report warns
The Lancet medical journal's 2019 countdown on health and climate change has dire warnings about the kind of world we might be leaving to future generations.
by The Canadian Press | Nov 16, 2019
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'Where is the money?'
Head of AWARE wants climate action to be bigger priority in Whistler's municipal budget
by Brandon Barrett | Nov 15, 2019
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Naturespeak: Glacier monitoring update shows Wedgemount continues to recede
by Karl Ricker and Kristina Swerhun | Nov 17, 2019
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Gauging wildfire fighters' health
The province is supporting two new research projects into the health impacts of fighting forest fires
by Joel Barde | Nov 20, 2019
A&E
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Theo and the Thugs ready to take over Squamish Punk Night
Members from Canadian punk vets Gob headline the Knotty Burl Nov. 29
by Braden Dupuis | Nov 20, 2019
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Lil'wat albums win two awards
The Spiritual Warriors and Stla'atl'imx Friends took home Native American Music Awards earlier this month
by Alyssa Noel | Nov 15, 2019
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Borealis Strings make Whistler debut with pianist in tow
Members of Vancouver's Borealis String Quartet play chamber music series on Sunday, Nov. 17
by Alyssa Noel | Nov 14, 2019
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LB Productions offers spin on Frozen II
Local children's theatre company partners with movie theatre for movie opening on Nov. 22
by Alyssa Noel | Nov 16, 2019
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A long road to Promiseland for Vancouver actress
Andrea Stefancikova stars in production premiering at the Whistler Film Festival on Dec. 5, named Star to Watch
by Alyssa Noel | Nov 15, 2019
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Angels, ninjas and a local mob hit
by Feet Banks | Nov 15, 2019
Food & Drink
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Twenty of the best international shuckers descend on Whistler for the World Oyster Invitational
Shucking competition and 'Bloody Caesar Battle' closes out Cornucopia this weekend
by Brandon Barrett | Nov 15, 2019
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The puzzle of two-eyed seeing
by Lisa Richardson | Nov 17, 2019
Opinion
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Pique, 25 years and counting
by Clare Ogilvie | Nov 14, 2019
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Letters to the Editor for the week of November 14
| Nov 14, 2019
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The honour is mine...
by G. D. Maxwell | Nov 17, 2019
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Opinion: Could Whistler's backroom deal come back to haunt it?
by Joel Barde | Nov 15, 2019
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Rising up in the face of the outdoor industry's corporate bullying
by Vince Shuley | Nov 16, 2019
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Barbarians at the gate
by Leslie Anthony | Nov 17, 2019
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Forming bonds in times of crisis
by David Suzuki | Nov 16, 2019
Sports
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Whistler trampolinist qualifies for World Age Group Competition
Flynn set to bring fearless attitude to Japan
by Dan Falloon | Nov 22, 2019
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Whistler U14s top Burnaby tourney
Victory helps soccer squad gain confidence
by Dan Falloon | Nov 21, 2019
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Whistler ski-crosser Thompson feeling strong for 2019-20
2014 Olympic champ looks to build off last season's comeback
by Dan Falloon | Nov 20, 2019
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Whistler luger eager for solid 2019-20 campaign
Whistler luger looks forward to building year in anticipation of Olympic push
by Dan Falloon | Nov 23, 2019
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Whistler pucksters look to give Grizzlies back-to-back titles
Flann, Palm leading the way in Revelstoke
by Dan Falloon | Nov 24, 2019
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Whistler Mountain Ski Club eager for 2019-20
Sports briefs: National Training Centre lands naming sponsor; Whistler Secondary rugby team wraps season
by Dan Falloon | Nov 25, 2019
Features & Images
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Celebrating Pique
by Brandon Barrett | Nov 14, 2019
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Remote Ranong
Thailand's isolated coast
by Tim Morch | Nov 17, 2019
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The beginnings of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway
by Hailey Schmitke | Nov 18, 2019
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Free will astrology for the week of November 14
| Nov 14, 2019
