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The Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens May 17, as Whistler Blackcomb preps summer operations

'There’s so much for passengers to look at while on the stunning drive—which never gets old. Let ‘em enjoy that beauty at a nice and easy pace.'

But… it’s still winter up there Squamish.

'Can we close the estuary trail in the springtime knowing that it is essentially the pantry of the valley. We get to enjoy it all of the other seasons.'

'The residents of Westwinds next step will be organizing some protests by the flashing crosswalk to show we are not giving up until these requests are addressed. We, the Residents of Westwinds hope this situation will be resolved sooner than later before someone gets badly hurt or worse.'

Find out about local weather, tides, gas prices, historical comparisons for this day, and May long weekend driving warnings.

'Smokers value our environment just as much as everyone else. The practice of flicking butts away or stamping them underfoot is a behaviour that has been perceived as acceptable. It no longer is. It needs to stop.'

The season has had a slow start but the local Search and Rescue team are ready jump into action.

The Squamish Estuary trails have been reopened after a woman received non-life threatening injuries after being bitten by a black bear on May 10. Conservation determined the attack was defensive in nature and the bear won't be captured or put down.

District announces campfire ban beginning on May 16 at noon.