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weekend in Whistler was all about the village. Some people felt intimidated.
cleaning out the cabin, the Great Some avoided the village after dark.
Snow, Earth, Water Race… and parties. Many residents choose not to go into
Things have changed some. The Great the village on weekends generally, so they
Race hasn’t been seen for about 20 years may be indifferent to the issue. But we
and the end of winter is now celebrated in can’t afford to be. This is our village. It was
April, during the World Ski and Snowboard built as a hub for residents and visitors.
There are two issues here: partiers
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By Bob The party situation is better than it Whistler. The fact that the RCMP regularly toward sustainability.” That suggests that
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village liquor store are no longer boarded Whistler for weekends like Victoria Day Partying may be part of that mountain
up for New Year’s Eve. There are far speaks volumes. culture, but on certain weekends Whistler’s
Festival. The Victoria Day weekend is more fewer hotel rooms used for dorm parties Fortunately, the gang rivalry and mountain culture is overwhelmed by
about kicking off summer than closing up on the May long weekend. The RCMP, violence that periodically makes headlines Lower Mainland culture; in effect Whistler
the cabin after a long winter. hotels, bars and nightclubs have worked in Metro Vancouver has rarely spilled over becomes a suburb of Vancouver.
But people still come to Whistler on the co-operatively to a) check that people to Whistler. However, there is a concern That may or may not be important.
long weekend in May expecting a party. If coming to Whistler have accommodation, in some circles that the party weekends What is important is that on certain
there was any doubt, a few minutes in the as they did on the highway south of in places like Whistler could act as a weekends the village has become a
village anytime last weekend provided the Function Junction Friday afternoon; recruiting ground for gangs. place some people avoid out of fear or
evidence. b) rooms aren’t stuffed with drunken
Gaggles of youth wandered the stroll, youths and; c) other bars and clubs are
tossed footballs, hung out on balconies alerted when troublemakers are evicted
and gathered at bars and clubs. Many were and on the prowl for a new location. The fact that the RCMP regularly
celebrating the end of the school year, But that doesn’t address the fear that
sends members of the gang task
some the promise of summer. Some were has developed among some on weekends
just here to celebrate. like Victoria Day. Those people many not force to Whistler for weekends like
And that may be fi ne. Not a few call it “fear” — “uncomfortable” is the
of Whistler’s founding fathers and term some use — but it is like most Victoria Day speaks volumes.
mischievous mothers were known to party other problems that we refuse to confront:
in their day. Why should their children, it grows.
or their children’s generation, be denied It’s a diffi cult subject to broach in
the same opportunity? As long as no one a tourist town, so we usually avoid it. The gang problem is not something intimidation. This is not an issue that
gets hurt. A former head of the Whistler RCMP Whistler is going to solve on its own. can or should be left to the RCMP to
And that’s the key point. detachment was criticized for speaking It’s an issue the Lower Mainland has deal with.
Our personal defi nitions of “party” openly about the chaos that ensued one been grappling with for years. The fact Years ago New Year’s Eve in Whistler
may change with age but a few of the New Year’s Eve. RCMP reports are now that gang members show up in Whistler Village was an unregulated free-for-all and
people in town last weekend seemed to straightforward and factual with little some weekends is the other side of one no one was quite sure what was going to
have a completely different interpretation comment about the overall situation on of Whistler’s greatest assets: it’s proximity happen. Whistler changed that. Rather than
of the word. They came to intimidate, these types of weekends. to Vancouver. letting partiers and hooligans run rampant
looking for a fi ght. But there is another level of concern That, in turn, leads to a related side it reclaimed the village for everyone. We
The only reported assaults with beyond the partiers. It’s the Lower issue. Whistler’s vision is to be “the premier need to do something similar with the May
weapons last weekend involved bear Mainland gangs that follow the partiers to mountain resort community — as we move long weekend. ■
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TO THE EDITOR
Disc golf respect There is also a (stereotype) attached to the don’t apply to you. scary scenario that has been aided by the
sport that revolves around partying and havin’ You’re giving disc golfers a bad reputation Bank of Canada forcing interest rates down to
a time. Hence, many new players bring alcohol and creating unnecessary headaches. Stop all time lows.
I’ve been playing disc golf on the Whistler course with them to play. Unfortunately, many recently ruining it for everybody! That institution along with some banks —
for over a year now. I would estimate I’ve played have been leaving their empties on the course. Phil Jones and the CMHC itself amazingly — have been
close to 100 rounds in the past calendar year. This Not cool. This is not acceptable in any way, Whistler “warning” recently about these dangerously
includes playing in the winter and occasionally the shape or form. Take only photographs... leave high debt levels, but without really doing
rain. Long story short, I’m familiar with the course. only footprints. THE WORST IS NOT OVER anything about it.
I’ve also played for a few years and entered a few It has also been brought to my attention that I read the article, “Adventures in Banking,” (May Some experts are suggesting that
tournaments. I’m aware of the Code of Conduct there were golfers recently who were throwing 10, Pique) with interest as it is a topic I have Canadian real estate is in a bubble, which
associated with disc golf and I’ve also read the discs at mountain bikers. Seriously?! I really been following closely. has yet to burst, particularly in areas where
offi cial PDGA rules. This subsequently gives me hope this isn’t true. Though I agree with (reporter) Andrew speculation has taken over.
enough credibility to write this letter. The municipality has caught word of this and Mitchell that rescuing the banks in 2008 was the Having observed the Lower Mainland’s
The sport of Disc Golf attracts many fun loving is rightfully upset. Just brutal. right way to go to avert greater fi nancial turmoil, “crazy” housing market over the past decade
kids. This coupled with the resort town of Whistler Stop being IDIOTS! Stop leaving empties like I do not share his view that the worst is over. and a half, I would tend to agree with that
makes for an interesting and motley assortment some travelling clown show gipsy caravan. Just In fact since that time both public and assessment.
of golfers stepping into the local tee box. This because you’re on a work-vacation or a gap-year household debt have continued to rise to Charles Leduc
year already, due to the nice weather and disc from another country doesn’t mean the rules unprecedented levels (as a share of GDP) a Vancouver
golf’s increasing popularity, has seen a number of
new players on the course. I’m all for the sport’s
popularity and I wish everyone the best with their
disc golfi ng futures. For me, where things get off
track is with the etiquette and behaviour that some
of the new players are bringing to the course.
At the end of last season I had to extinguish
a minor fi re that had been started up by the
18th tee box. This was clearly from a cigarette or
something else. I would suggest you quit smoking,
but if you must... PLEASE don’t throw your discarded
smoke(s) into the woods?! I’ve worked in wilderness
fi refi ghting before and really don’t need to waste any
more ink explaining the dangers of this.
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LOST WINGS much more restrictive laws than Belgium,
On May 20, on the Duffey Lake Road north of France, Italy, Spain, Portugal or even England
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she was looking for. After loading the two pairs loud music and are mildly rowdy the police will
of touring skis into the vehicle, this person drove confi scate the drinks and may fi ne them.
Drinking alcohol on a bench in the street is
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much drunkenness and accidents in the gardens
by the waterfront and on several squares, no
longer allow the sale of alcohol in grocery stores
after 10 p.m. Drinking outside in a big group in
off, leaving us to fi nd only two pairs of poles and the evening is no longer allowed. One can eat
a pair of gloves left behind. and drink (a family, two persons) on the grass
Take my bike, take my bed, but please, not during the day, but glass bottles and drinking
my skis. You’ve taken this young aspirant ski glasses are not allowed as in the evening too
guide’s wings. Those skis have seen me through many rowdy young people — sad to say — were
thick storms, lofty summits and long distances breaking them and there were many accidents
over the vast glaciers of the Coast Mountains. due to glass shards.
There is a hole in my heart of having someone Besides what the law allows or not, there is
take away not just my property, but my ability also what society will allow.
to explore and visit snowcapped peaks. As any Years ago a young French-Canadian lady
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to purchase the skis back. The lost pairs are self-respecting French lady would drink wine fi rst
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PUBLIC DRINKING ABOUT SOCIETY’S RULES of croissants and chocolatines in front of her
Here we go again... European liquor laws aren’t and asked her if she wanted coffee, tea or hot
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TO THE EDITOR
SQUAMISH GONDOLA AND RAIN – DO WHISTLER FIGHTS BACK DURING
THEY MIX? DAFFODIL MONTH
What is the Sea to Sky Gondola and why are so Last month, Whistler fought back against
many people excited about it? cancer, and we kicked butt! I would like to
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land next to Highway 99, where the base of the cancer in April with the Canadian Cancer
gondola is to be located. There have been many Society Daffodil Month. Whistler volunteers
concerns raised about the environmental impact. and merchants raised approximately $10,000
There has been protest at the social and political during Daffodil Days by offering daffodil
in Whistler! implications of reclassifying part of small, busy flowers and pins through donation throughout
Provincial Park for commercial purposes. the community.
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to Sky Gondola project will be designed to many years. Everyone had a story to share of
accommodate future visitation and deliver how cancer has touched them.
additional experiences.” What does that mean? I was really encouraged by all the yellow
In Business in Vancouver, Trevor Dunn says daffodil pins I saw my friends and neighbours
Amazing food at EXCELLENT PRICES!
that he is modelling the gondola on the sightseeing wearing on April 27, National Daffodil Day.
Even though April is now past, I still see a
Operated by experienced Mexican
lot of pins being displayed on lapels. Fighting
chefs and staff! My question is; what cancer doesn’t just happen in April. In order
to beat it, the fight takes commitment all
is going to be up
International and Mexican breakfast menu,
year long.
and a great selection of authentic Mexican there to make people Another Canadian receives a cancer
dishes for lunch and dinner want to pay when diagnosis every three minutes. Daffodil pins
symbolize that no one goes through cancer
it is rainy, snowy,
Licensed to serve alcohol (with food) alone and we are all in this fight to put an
featuring great margaritas windy or when end to cancer.
Many people are unaware that donations
Forest Fire Warnings
to the Society go toward vital support
prevent travel in services, including programs for individuals
the backcountry? seeking cancer information, emotional
support, and camps for youth and families
living with cancer. All of these services are
available to us here in Whistler if needed, and
gondola in Banff. After a bit of research about the I encourage you to call our toll free number
Banff Gondola, here is what I found. at 1-888-939-3333 if you need assistance,
Banff has been one of Canada’s major tourist or would just like some information, and
attractions since the year before British Columbia someone will be happy to assist you. The
became a province. Banff National Park has more Society also provides transportation services
tourists each year than the entire population of and lodge accommodations along with
Supporting the local community from British Columbia. The Banff Gondola has only limited, short-term financial assistance
half the capacity of the proposal in Squamish. It for treatment-related transportation and
Squamish to Pemberton
would also take six years for Banff to receive the accommodation. Volunteers and staff
amount of precipitation that Squamish receives deliver cancer support programs, cancer
in one year. prevention information, advocate for
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oc I truly do understand why people will want healthier communities and fundraise for
als’ to travel to the top on clear, sunny days. My cancer research.
question is; what is going to be up there to The Canadian Cancer Society fights
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ar make people want to pay when it is rainy, cancer by doing everything we can to
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Making Whistler’s dining snowy, windy or when Forest Fire Warnings prevent cancer, save lives and support
prevent travel in the backcountry? What will people living with cancer. Join the fight!
experience affordable be the attraction at the top on the many days “Like” our local Facebook page (Whistler
each year when there is no view? Pemberton Community Team), or email me at
Why are plans for the mountaintop being [email protected] to find out how you can
kept so vague and secretive during these initial help. When you want to know more about
Located in Whistler stages? Would there be stronger opposition to cancer or learn more about the support
bisecting Stawamus Chief Provincial Park if services available, please feel free to visit
Marketplace near the
we knew what the big attraction would be? our website at www.cancer.ca or visit the
entrance to Celebration Plaza
Would there be less support if we understood Fight Back website at www.fightback.ca
why people would pay to get to the top on a On behalf of the Whistler/Pemberton
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rainy or snowy day? Canadian Cancer Society, thank you so much
I believe that there are many questions for your continued support.
Opens Monday to Sunday
that still need to be asked and answered Jude Allen
from 8am to 9pm
before this project proceeds. Volunteer Engagement Leader
Murray Gamble Whistler and Pemberton Community Team
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Squamish Canadian Cancer Society
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