Ski Resorts

• Southern Alberta ski hill warms to machine snow amid unseasonable conditions

  This year's warm winter in southern Alberta has had an impact on Alberta's ski and winter resort industry.

  Weather

  Jan 1, 2024
  
• Okanagan ski resorts facing staffing challenges

  With opening day just weeks away, several ski hills in the Okanagan say they're struggling to fill staff positions for the upcoming season.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2022
  
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• Ontario ski resorts hoping for a rebound in 2022

  Ontario's ski resort industry had a rough 2021 and is hoping for a better season this year.

  Sports

  Jan 10, 2022
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• Ski hills across B.C. inconsistent on mandatory vaccine policies

  Both Grouse Mountain and the Revelstoke Mountain Resort have decided to require all guests 12 years of age and older to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to access the ski hill.

  Health

  Nov 10, 2021
• Canada’s ski resorts brace for labour shortage this winter amid visa delays

  Canadian ski resorts that rely heavily on international workers are steadying themselves for a labour shortage as the visa approval process by the federal government slows.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2021
• ‘We need a break’: Big White Ski Resort hoping spring break offers financial boost

  "Locals can get it for 35 per cent off right now," said Big White senior vice-president Michael J. Ballingall. "That's unheard of, putting accommodation on sale at spring break."

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2021
• Bill Kelly: Ford’s wrongheaded shutdown will cripple Ontario’s ski industry

  Shutting down ski resorts, which have strict coronavirus protocols in place, could be fatal to the industry, writes Bill Kelly.

  Commentary

  Dec 23, 2020
• Canadian ski resorts seeing busy start to season thanks to COVID-19

  'We're seeing brand new skiers and boarders getting their first sets of gear and snowbirds that aren't going south this year decide to dust off the skis.'

  Nov 21, 2020
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• Ski industry braces for impact of B.C. province-wide travel restrictions

  B.C. Premier John Horgan is asking for non-essential travel to stop for at least the next two weeks. The ski season is just about to start.

  Economy

  Nov 19, 2020
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• Whistler Blackcomb closed for the rest of the ski season due to coronavirus

  The company's North American resorts will shut down from March 15 through March 22, and staff will "use that time to reassess our approach for the rest of the season."

  Health

  Mar 14, 2020