The Big Idea
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From ski racing to ski summits that inspire future generations
April 13, 2015
Just over a year ago three-time Olympian, World Cup and World Championship medallist Mike Janyk retired from the Canadian men’s alpine ski team. Once retired, Janyk’s plan was to take a year off and be at peace…
ArtWalk connects homegrown art with local businesses
March 30, 2015
Well-known in Whistler for her vibrant, contemporary paintings, Andrea Mueller is a brilliant ambassador for the creativity that our mountain community inspires. She kicked off 2015…
Spotting opportunities to build stand out businesses
March 16, 2015
Pepe Barajas, president of Infinity Enterprise Group is enjoying another successful season.
His development of three booming local businesses led to recent recognition as Best Immigrant Entrepreneur at the Small Business B.C…
WNORTH elevates women with Whistler forum
March 2, 2015
Powerhouse professional women from across the continent will descend on Whistler this week.
These women on the rise will trade corner offices for candid conversations as they meet in Whistler to elevate one another’s careers. This global gathering is…
Feel-good foods take root in Raven’s Nest
February 16, 2015
Perched at the top of the Creekside Gondola, Raven’s Nest is raising the bar for healthy on-hill eats.
It’s here that Paul Street, Whistler Blackcomb vice president of food and beverage, and his talented…
Local mobile gifting app picks up steam (and the tab)
February 2, 2015
Whistler is becoming a notable tech hub, home to a growing number of startup entrepreneurs.
This makes sense — a work hard, play hard philosophy is fuelled when world-class recreation…
Local roots grow a world-class restaurant
January 19, 2015
Eric Griffith runs his successful restaurant, Alta Bistro, on the very same spot where his elementary school once stood.
In those days the Village only stretched from the base…
Lifestyle brand at home in Whistler
January 5, 2015
When Paule Labrecque moved from Montreal to Whistler this past autumn, she wasn’t travelling light. She was bringing the Lolë brand and with that came a vibrant collection of women’s activewear to create a new…