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How to drive in snow, sleet and freezing rain
How to drive in snow, sleet and freezing rain
Whether you're commuting through a light snowfall or braving a sheet of black ice from freezing rain, understanding how different types of frozen precipitation affect your vehicle is key to staying safe this winter.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:03 AM
How to drive in snow, sleet and freezing rain
B.C. actor scores in breakout role on steamy hockey series with global following
B.C. actor scores in breakout role on steamy hockey series with global following
A young actor from Kamloops has become an overnight sensation.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:04 AM
B.C. actor scores in breakout role on steamy hockey series with global following
B.C. woman finds year-old winning $245K lotto ticket in purse
B.C. woman finds year-old winning $245K lotto ticket in purse
Lotto winner: "I couldn't believe it!"
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January 7, 2026 at 2:05 AM
B.C. woman finds year-old winning $245K lotto ticket in purse
No let up in speeding violations in winter conditions, ICBC data reveals
No let up in speeding violations in winter conditions, ICBC data reveals
ICBC tabulated data from January to June 2025 which suggests speeding is just as prominent in winter months.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:03 AM
No let up in speeding violations in winter conditions, ICBC data reveals
Doctors fear CDC vaccine recommendation changes will fuel vaccine hesitancy in Canada
Doctors fear CDC vaccine recommendation changes will fuel vaccine hesitancy in Canada
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its routine vaccine schedule on Monday, reducing the number of recommended shots.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Doctors fear CDC vaccine recommendation changes will fuel vaccine hesitancy in Canada
The Zummers return to their roots with new rock single, 'End of the World'
The Zummers return to their roots with new rock single, 'End of the World'
Members of the public are invited to a free Jan. 9 release party at RMU Whistler
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January 7, 2026 at 12:04 AM
The Zummers return to their roots with new rock single, 'End of the World'
Build Canada Homes rollout to continue with regional webinars
Build Canada Homes rollout to continue with regional webinars
One-hour virtual sessions are for stakeholders and potential proponents, says ministry
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January 7, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Build Canada Homes rollout to continue with regional webinars
B.C. travel alerts: Snow causing 'hazardous driving conditions' on highways
B.C. travel alerts: Snow causing 'hazardous driving conditions' on highways
Heavy snowfall on mountain passes is reducing visibility for drivers.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
B.C. travel alerts: Snow causing 'hazardous driving conditions' on highways
Letter: Think ‘boldly and creatively’ on Whistler’s 2026 budget
Letter: Think ‘boldly and creatively’ on Whistler’s 2026 budget
'Imagine the vision of our pioneers—the dreamers who saw a town centre at the base of two mountains. What would they do today?'
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January 6, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Letter: Think ‘boldly and creatively’ on Whistler’s 2026 budget
'Would you dare take it?': Plan to deregulate Chinese medicine in B.C. sparks outcry
'Would you dare take it?': Plan to deregulate Chinese medicine in B.C. sparks outcry
In 2003, B.C. became the first province to require traditional Chinese medicine practitioners to register with the province. Now it's eyeing deregulation.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:28 PM
'Would you dare take it?': Plan to deregulate Chinese medicine in B.C. sparks outcry
B.C. travel to the U.S. plunges as trips fall for an 11th straight month
B.C. travel to the U.S. plunges as trips fall for an 11th straight month
Vehicle trips south drop 36% in 2025, while Canada-U.S. flights from YVR continue to slide
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January 6, 2026 at 7:03 PM
B.C. travel to the U.S. plunges as trips fall for an 11th straight month
Rob Shaw: Early election window opens as B.C. legislature set for return
Rob Shaw: Early election window opens as B.C. legislature set for return
Procedural rules, municipal election calendar leave BC NDP with limited options
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January 6, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Rob Shaw: Early election window opens as B.C. legislature set for return
Museum Musings: Coexisting with Whistler’s Bears
Museum Musings: Coexisting with Whistler’s Bears
Like us, animals feel love, joy, fear and pain, but they cannot grasp the spoken word. It is our obligation to speak on their behalf, ensuring their well-being and lives are respected and protected.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Museum Musings: Coexisting with Whistler’s Bears
Snowfall warning issued for Sea to Sky as up to 25 cm expected
Snowfall warning issued for Sea to Sky as up to 25 cm expected
Hazardous driving conditions and reduced visibility are expected along the Sea to Sky Highway today as a strong frontal system brings significant snowfall across the region.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Snowfall warning issued for Sea to Sky as up to 25 cm expected
Carney says Canadian oil will be competitive after Maduro's ouster
Carney says Canadian oil will be competitive after Maduro's ouster
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is working to expand access to oil markets in Asia now that Canada faces the prospect of Venezuelan oil displacing Canadian product in the American market.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Carney says Canadian oil will be competitive after Maduro's ouster
Carney says Canadian oil will be competitive after Maduro ouster
Carney says Canadian oil will be competitive after Maduro ouster
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is working to expand oil markets in Asia with the prospect of Venezuelan oil displacing Canadian product in the American market.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Carney says Canadian oil will be competitive after Maduro ouster
How to manage mental load in 2026: Checklists and tools that really work
How to manage mental load in 2026: Checklists and tools that really work
From remembering appointments to planning meals, the weight of daily responsibilities can be overwhelming. Using a structured checklist may help lighten that cognitive burden.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:02 AM
How to manage mental load in 2026: Checklists and tools that really work
Nominations open for 13th annual Tim Jones Award
Nominations open for 13th annual Tim Jones Award
The award is presented to an individual or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to B.C.’s outdoor community.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Nominations open for 13th annual Tim Jones Award
B.C. firm penalized $142K for 'major' waste leaks at gold mine
B.C. firm penalized $142K for 'major' waste leaks at gold mine
Vancouver-based Ascot Resources penalized for violations at its Premier Gold Mine as the company undergoes leadership and debt overhaul
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January 6, 2026 at 12:35 AM
B.C. firm penalized $142K for 'major' waste leaks at gold mine
Convicted murderer wants B.C. Supreme Court to throw out case over delays
Convicted murderer wants B.C. Supreme Court to throw out case over delays
A jury convicted Brandon Teixeira of murder, attempted murder and discharging a firearm with intent last August.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Convicted murderer wants B.C. Supreme Court to throw out case over delays
Letter: Whistler Mountain originals deserve recognition
Letter: Whistler Mountain originals deserve recognition
'What this says to me is that Vail Resorts, lacking any real corporate memory, does not attribute any importance to recognizing those who helped out so much in those early days'
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January 5, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Letter: Whistler Mountain originals deserve recognition
Police reject birthday plea from excessive speeder in Sea to Sky
Police reject birthday plea from excessive speeder in Sea to Sky
Three vehicles were impounded and their drivers fined after being caught excessively speeding along the Sea to Sky Highway during the holiday season, according to BC Highway Patrol.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Police reject birthday plea from excessive speeder in Sea to Sky
The Bookshelf: 'Brooklyn Thomas Isn’t Here' by Alli Vail
The Bookshelf: 'Brooklyn Thomas Isn’t Here' by Alli Vail
Book reviews presented by the Whistler Writing Society
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January 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
The Bookshelf: 'Brooklyn Thomas Isn’t Here' by Alli Vail
Rob Shaw: Who rose, who fell and who sang in B.C. politics this past year
Rob Shaw: Who rose, who fell and who sang in B.C. politics this past year
The past 12 months separated future leaders from cautionary tales, often in very public and very strange ways
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January 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Rob Shaw: Who rose, who fell and who sang in B.C. politics this past year
Fifty years of Freedom: Cheximiya Allison Burns Joseph
Fifty years of Freedom: Cheximiya Allison Burns Joseph
Part 18 in a 21-part series recognizing Whistler’s Freedom of the Municipality holders
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January 5, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Fifty years of Freedom: Cheximiya Allison Burns Joseph