Whistler’s council has given local retailers six months to assess the impact of a new education campaign aimed at significantly reducing plastic bag usage in the resort, and will once again consider a plastic bag ban in stores at the end of the period.
Wednesday June 19, 2013
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- Local News
WB Foundation backs Centrepoint project
The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation announced a $300,000 contribution on Monday (June 17) towards Centrepoint, the community services hub and housing facility planned for Squamish.
- Arts & Entertainment
Lineup finalized for Whistler Presents summer concert series
The final acts for the Whistler Presents Outdoor Concert Series were announced Friday (June 14), and music lovers of all ages can find something to enjoy in this summer's packed lineup.
Local News
Sea to Sky School District trustees last week passed initial readings on a district-wide policy...
With construction set to begin shortly on a long-awaited mixed-use development in Rainbow, 49...
MP John Weston maintained this week that his preference is for Whistler to remain part of his...
With the Whistler Excellence Awards about to take place, the three locals up for the esteemed...
The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is currently reviewing components of its waste...
With the release Monday (June 17) of its annual report on B.C. secondary schools, the Fraser...
Local Sports
Returning to Whistler for its second year is an event claiming to be one of the toughest events on...
Squamish’s Neal Kindree has, again, passed the Test with flying colours.
Kindree picked up his...
As the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) continues to mine talent from the Whistler...
The 22nd Whistler Valley Trail Run saw new runners excited to be off the road and racing through...
The first Phat Wednesday of the 2013 season saw a record-breaking turnout, as nearly 300 riders...
Nicklaus North Golf Course general manager Mike Zuccolin and director of golf Andrew Smart spent 24 ...
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