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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Ecuador recaptures gang leader wanted in the United States more than a year after his prison escape

2 days ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Gonzalo Solano |Gabriela Molina

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - A fugitive drug trafficker wanted by authorities in Ecuador and the United States was recaptured more than a year after he escaped from prison in the Andean nation, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced Wednesday.
'If we could get these guys to play for six months, how good would they be?'

5 days ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | David Song

Peter Train has coached rugby at Whistler Secondary School (WSS) since 2008. Back then it was little more than a fun project for the younger grades to learn a new game and experience some team-building. In recent times, however, Train has made a concerted effort to grow the program and see how his boys might perform in a competitive setting. Brief seasons and snow-covered fields were always a challenge.
Learning to live with fire

6 days ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Vince Shuley

In all the times I've written about wildfires in this column, it's mostly been about how lucky Whistler has been. A mountain town nestled amongst coniferous rainforest-baked dry during spring and early summer heat waves-is incredibly susceptible to the swift and destructive nature of an out-of-control wildfire (just ask the residents of Jasper, Alta.).
Uber arrives in Whistler-with limited drivers

1 week ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Braden Dupuis

Whistlerites and tourists have another transportation option at their disposal, with the arrival of ride-sharing app Uber in the resort-but with limited drivers on the road, the service will take some time to ramp up. As of the morning of Thursday, June 19, the app was showing exactly one driver on the road available for rides in Whistler, charging just over $14 for a ride from Whistler Village to Function Junction.
RCMP seeking info on 'suspicious males' in Pemberton

1 week ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Braden Dupuis

Police are seeking info from the public after receiving a report of two suspicious males in Pemberton over the weekend. According to a release, on Saturday, June 14, "the Sea to Sky Pemberton RCMP received a report involving two suspicious males parked briefly along Highway 99 in the area of Portage Road/Vine Road.
The Point Artist-Run Centre to unveil new Salish art exhibit on National Indigenous Peoples Day

1 week ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | David Song

On June 21, the Point Artist-Run Centre (PARC) will launch a new exhibition in partnership with Sacred Rock Community Arts Society. Three Salish and Coast Salish artists-in-residence-Lydia Brown, Atheana Picha and Autumn Walkem-represent the cornerstone of this project, but several other Indigenous creators from across Canada will also contribute.
Zero Ceiling matching campaign ends June 30

1 week ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Braden Dupuis

One of Whistler's favourite charities needs your help. Zero Ceiling, the local non-profit dedicated to ending youth homelessness, aims to raise $15,000 before June 30, with one generous supporter offering to match every dollar. "As of today, we've only raised $4,025. We still need $10,975 to unlock the full match. We know your support can get us there!" reads a Zero Ceiling fundraising email. "Four new youth have just recently joined our program.
When life is a highway, Britannia rules!

1 week ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Glenda Bartosh

When it comes to pit stops on any road trip-but especially with these too-early blazy, hazy, crazy days of summer- here are two "must-or-busts" in my books. One, it's gotta be good. Two, it's gotta be fast. And, if we're lucky, it'll also be super interesting. Well, I'm happy to report that Britannia Beach has every base covered. So why do locals seldom stop there when heading to and from Whistler?
Local mother and daughter to offer free monthly Zumba sessions in Cheakamus

1 week ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | David Song

Beginning June 22 at 9:30 a.m., Kimiko Taguchi and her daughter Julia will host monthly Zumba classes at Hosteling International's Cheakamus Crossing location. These sessions are free of charge, but any donations made by participants will go towards the Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS) and its programs geared toward children, seniors and youth mental health.
Whistler campfire ban in effect until Sept. 15

1 week ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Braden Dupuis

A wildfire just north of Squamish is now being held, but Whistler isn't taking any chances. Effective June 12, all campfires are prohibited in the resort, regardless of the fire danger rating, until Sept. 15, by directive of Fire Chief Thomas Doherty. "The campfire ban applies to all levels of fire danger rating including low and moderate, and the campfire ban in Whistler will remain in effect until Sept.