Pique NewsMagazine

Pique NewsMagazine is a locally owned, independent weekly newspaper that has been serving the Whistler resort community in British Columbia, Canada, since 1994. Each Thursday, approximately 15,000 copies are distributed for free at more than 200 locations, stretching from Vancouver to Mount Currie, with 130 of those locations right in Whistler, including hotels and other tourist spots. The newspaper was founded by Kathy Barnett, Bob Barnett, Kevin Damaskie, and David Rigler.

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Surrey lawyer tried to influence police officer after impaired driving stop, rules panel

1 day ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Graeme Wood

A Surrey lawyer has agreed to a one-month suspension after the Law Society of B.C. alleged he used his status as a practising lawyer to influence a peace officer after being stopped for impaired driving in 2023. At about 4 p.m. on May 29, 2023, Manpreet Singh Bains was pulled over by a Surrey RCMP officer for an impaired driving traffic stop. Bains told the officer he had not consumed alcohol despite having up to five drinks, according to a recent law society ruling.
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre celebrates National Indigenous History Month

2 days ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Braden Dupuis

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, and there's no better place to mark the occasion in Whistler than the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre (SLCC). The SLCC has a full month of immersive programming planned, all leading up to National Indigenous Peoples Day on Saturday, June 21. "We're excited to host a celebration of Indigenous People by showcasing our artisans, comedians and musicians," said Curator Mixalhítsa7 Alison Pascal in a release.
'You're heartbroken'

3 days ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Joshua Clipperton

EDMONTON - Zach Hyman knew something wasn't right. The Edmonton Oilers winger had just released the puck crossing his blue line in Game 4 of the Western Conference final when Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment caught him with a glancing blow in the neutral zone. Hyman dropped his stick and immediately skated off, favouring his right arm before heading straight to the locker room.
BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources

4 days ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Chuck Chiang

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's power utility wants to boost the province's baseload electricity generation capacity in a bid to meet the province's growing demand from residents and industries. Baseload capacity refers to constant and stable power sources, with Energy Minister Adrian Dix announcing BC Hydro's request for expression of interest from companies to provide geothermal or hydroelectric projects to expand long-term power capacity and meet peak demand.
Former local returns to screen adventure film in Squamish

4 days ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Jennifer Thuncher

She's riding back and bringing friends. Former Squamish local Suzanne Jolly, is returning to town as a director, producer and main character of the documentary A Wilder Way. The one-night-only screening of her film is set for Friday, June 20, at Moto '79. The documentary is an adventure story featuring Jolly and three other women on their motorcycles taking a small boat to explore a remote section of wilderness on British Columbia's west coast.
Fraser apologizes, says comments on Indigenous consultation eroded trust

4 days ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Alessia Passafiume

OTTAWA - Justice Minister Sean Fraser is apologizing today for comments he made about the government's duty to consult with Indigenous leaders on major projects. Fraser said Tuesday that the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples requires consultation but does not amount to "a blanket veto power" over projects. He says Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak called him to express her frustration with his comments last night and he has apologized.
the Whistler Waldorf School needs a new home

4 days ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Braden Dupuis

The Whistler Waldorf School's (WWS) ongoing search for a new home has acquired some added urgency after a decision from the provincial government.
Take me out to the ball game...

5 days ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Glenda Bartosh

The crack of the bat.The slap of the ball in your beat-up catcher's glove.... Maybe you were all in-or is that all out?-at the Homerun Derby at the local lottery tourney hosted last Sunday by Whistler Slo-Pitch at a nicely spruced-up Spruce Grove Park.
Range Rover: Say it Ain't So

1 week ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Leslie Anthony

While most people have clearly moved on and don't really want to hear any more about snow, here's the thing: I hate the end of ski season; always have and still can't shake off my annual disappointment. Yes, I'm one of those who's never ready to let it go. Someone who, when living in Ontario, was always up for a spring-ski road trip.
The boring way to save your money

1 week ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Vince Shuley

I'll never forget the first time I began taking my finances seriously. I was in a meeting with a financial services adviser at my local bank, requesting an increase to my personal credit limit. I needed (read: wanted) to buy some new camera equipment, and my current credit card didn't have the capacity. I was still in my 20s, working seasonal jobs as a ski instructor and summer ATV guide, and had aspirations of becoming a professional photojournalist.