Condolences
On behalf of Council and the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Mayor J. Crompton would like to share condolences with the family and friends of John Heilig.
John was a powerhouse in the Nordic sport world and was an integral member of the VANOC 2010 Olympic team.
In particular he was passionate about ski jumping and Nordic combined.
John was also a coach to hundreds of kids in the Sea to Sky corridor with Sea to Sky Nordics.
Announcements
On March 8, International Women’s Day, let’s #ChoosetoChallenge. Let’s rewrite our social norms by choosing to challenge stereotypes, biases and discriminatory behaviors.
Everyone has an important role in forging an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion.
This year, in honour of International Women’s Day, each Council member will select and commit to one Action for Equality with the aim of celebrating how far we’ve come and acknowledging the important work left to do.
The Fitzsimmons Bridge will be lit purple, green and white on March 8 in recognition of International Women’s Day.
I invite everyone in our community to join us and pick a challenge from www.100actionsforequality.com.
Share your actions on social media using the hashtag IWD Whistler (#IWDWhistler).
The Public Hearing for Zoning Amendment and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaws for 5298 Alta Lake Road that was scheduled for February 23 will now take place on March 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Due to issues with addresses on the previous mail out, the meeting was rescheduled to ensure all residents are in receipt of a public hearing notice and that everyone has a chance to participate in this public input opportunity.
We apologize for any inconvenience the date change has caused, and we look forward to hearing the public’s comments on March 9.
Information on public hearings can be found at www.whistler.ca/publichearings.
COVID-19- keep it up
While we have seen a decrease in COVID-19 cases in Whistler over the past few weeks, this doesn’t mean we can let our guard down when it comes to following measures that help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Even just one small gathering in our community can lead to dozens of cases- don’t give COVID-10 the opportunity to spread.
Please: Stay local, stick to your household only, wear your mask and most importantly- keep at least six feet from others not in your household.
Vaccinations begin for those 80 and older in Whistler on March 15. Visit vch.ca for more details.
COVID-19 report
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the RMOW has planned and coordinated with Whistler Blackcomb, Tourism Whistler, the Whistler Chamber and community partners to manage efforts and communications related to COVID-19 response and recovery in Whistler.
A report summarizing the community’s coordinated response is now available at whistler.ca/COVID19.
The Recreation department is seeking participant feedback on existing and future fitness programs.
Visit www.whistler.ca/fitness to share your feedback. The survey will be open until March 15.
Last week, the Building department held a webinar to share important tips and new requirements for submitting a complete building permit application.
The Building department will now be returning incomplete permit applications to the applicant and they will be required to resubmit with all required documents. Only complete applications will enter the processing queue. This will help the Building department efficiently review and approve permits.
You can view the webinar at www.whistler.ca/buildingwebinar.
Due to a BC Hydro policy change, White Gold homeowners have an additional option for connecting their homes to the undergrounded utilities.
All owners are requested to review this new information and provide notice of any changes to their preferred connection method by 5p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021.
Visit Whistler.ca/WhiteGoldUtilities for more information.
Last week, Councillor Ford led a webinar on the UBCM’s new Child Care Planning Guide ‘Stepping Stones: Child Care Planning Guides for BC’s Local Governments’.
A copy of the guide, and a recording of the webinar are available on the UBCM website.
Residents are reminded to run taps until the water comes out cold before drinking.
This makes sure the water you are drinking is the same high quality as the water that is delivered to your home.
Water that sits in plumbing and fixtures can accumulate metals such as lead and copper- especially if you have an older home. Remember to flush them out.
You can learn about Whistler’s water at www.whistler.ca/drinkingwater.
The Arts Update
International Women’s Day
UN Women is working to provide support to all women on the front lines the fight against this pandemic promoting flexible working arrangements and prioritizing services to prevent gender based domestic violence.
Please support Howe Sound Women's Centre on International Women’s Day. Howe Sound Women's Centre is the usual recipient of “raising our voices” an annual celebration of International Women’s Day
Whistler and Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS) have partnered with Arts Whistler in a campaign to raise awareness and funds for Mental Health.
Artist Aurora Moore has designed a pin to show your support. Individuals and businesses are asked to go to ArtsWhistler.com to order “Reach Out” pins. I’ve already placed my order and added a donation. Reach out to WCSS Outreach are there with no cost.
Picturing Pemberton closes March 7. Teeny Tiny Art Show opens March 11.
Lifting the Community is an art project that brings retired Cat Skinner chairs to new life as works of art and will be auctioned later this year.
Hear and Now local music performances are online every Thursday. This week it’s Red Chair.
At the Audain, tonight is the final Tuesday Night Talk. Dana Claxton has work featured in the Audain collection. Ms. Claxton will be discussing her piece Paint Up #1, features Joseph Paul a ceremonial dancer in the Salish tradition from the Musqueam reserve in Vancouver. Ms. Claxton’s family reserve is in the Wood Mountain Lakota first nation in southwestern Saskatchewan. She is an Associate Professor of Art at UBC. The talk starts at 8:00 p.m., you can register at Audainartmuseum.com
The Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre (SLCC) brings home the bannock every Friday. Preorder for take out or delivery.
The SLCC has reopened.
We live work and play on the unceded territories of the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations. Learn more about land acknowledgements at SLCC.ca
The SLCC and Audain Art Museum are open Thursday through Sunday.
At the Whistler Museum “Land of Thundering Snow” avalanche exhibit in on.
Please consider renewing your cultural and arts memberships, your patronage is now needed more than ever during COVID.