Brandon Barrett

2 weeks ago | whistler.ca | Brandon Barrett

Filipinos have for many years been an integral part of Whistler, contributing to the social fabric of the community in innumerable ways. And yet, for a variety of reasons, the Whistler Multicultural Society categorizes them as part of the resort’s so-called “invisible immigrant” class. Enter Barangay Sea to Sky.

3 weeks ago | whistler.ca | Brandon Barrett

You may have noticed our municipal website, whistler.ca, has a new look and feel. Our refreshed site is more accessible, responsive, and user-friendly than ever.  Whistler.ca is the RMOW’s virtual Municipal Hall, serving our community 24/7, 365 days a year.  The public’s feedback informed how we improved the user experience. Through interviews with the community, Council and RMOW staff, we identified barriers to accessibility that were hampering users’ ability to find the information they needed.

2 months ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Brandon Barrett

My love for journalism didn't come at first sight. In fact, it was another romance that inspired me to dip my toes into this unique profession. Fresh off a yearlong stint teaching English in South Korea, I had few meaningful job prospects waiting for me back in Canada. More importantly, I also had a girlfriend waiting for me I desperately wanted to impress.

Feb 21, 2025 | piquenewsmagazine.com | Brandon Barrett

Emilie Noble has been skiing Whistler Blackcomb (WB) for the better part of 25 years. That is, until a knee injury kept her on the sidelines this ski season. A 30-year-old local physio, Noble suffered a torn ACL and MCL last June, weeks after she had already put down a deposit on her Epic Pass for this winter. Months out from the start of the ski season, Noble wasn't initially sure if she would be healed up in time to hit the slopes.

Feb 21, 2025 | piquenewsmagazine.com | Brandon Barrett

An earthquake recorded near South Pender Harbour could be felt in Whistler on Friday, Feb. 21. The magnitude 5.1 quake was recorded at 1:26 p.m. about 36 kilometres northeast of South Pender Harbour. Natural Resources Canada said it could be "lightly felt" across southwestern B.C. This most recent earthquake comes less than 24 hours after two smaller quakes were recorded near Grand Cache, Alta. Learn more at earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/index-en.php.