Whistler

• Continued cougar sightings keep parts of Whistler Blackcomb closed

  Multiple trails around Whistler Blackcomb will remain closed Monday after multiple cougar sightings over the weekend. Conservation officers believe these incidents are connected.

  Canada

  Jun 22
  
• This parking spot at a B.C. ski resort is selling for $110,000

  Located in the Whistler Estates, parking stall #106 is just steps away from the base of the Blackcomb Gondola at British Columbia's best-known ski resort.

  Politics

  Jan 2
  
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• 5 people rescued from avalanche west of Pemberton

  B.C. Emergency Health Services confirms resources have been dispatched to an avalanche in the Whistler area on December 23. Details are scarce at this time.

  Environment

  Dec 23, 2024
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• Whistler implements campfire ban ahead of Victoria Day long weekend

  Whistler has issued a campfire ban amid dry conditions heading into the Victoria Day long weekend. The BC Wildfire Service says there are no provincial campfire bans in place.

  Fire

  May 14, 2024
• When it comes to Whistler’s firefighting plan, tourism industry plays a big role

  While the company focuses on sightseeing flights, including giving brides and grooms once-of-a-kind weddings, in the event of a wildfire its mission is much more critical.

  Fire

  Apr 5, 2024
• ‘A wake-up’: Whistler, B.C., known for its snow, to start wildfire drills

  First responders will be running an emergency evacuation drill on April 18, part of the resort community's recently developed wildfire defence plan.

  Environment

  Apr 4, 2024
• Whistler prepares for wildfires with plan believed to be a first in B.C.

  "A lot of mountains, lakes and streams through here. One of the interesting challenges that we have here is, to our community, it's very much, made up of an intermix."

  Fire

  Apr 3, 2024
• Vancouver woman dies in ‘serious incident’ on tree run at Whistler

  The woman, who has not been identified, passed away on Saturday while skiing on the Renegade trail, which is described by the resort as an advanced gladed trail.

  Mar 11, 2024
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• Multiple rescues on B.C. mountains in heavy snow

  Several people venturing into the mountains in southwestern British Columbia had to be rescued in separate operations over the weekend.

  Weather

  Mar 5, 2024
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Whistler, B.C. for Invictus Games training camp

  Prince Harry is the founder of the Games for wounded, injured or sick service personnel and veterans.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2024