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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Canadian quarterback Ford finally getting a chance to start out of the gate for Elks

3 days ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | John Korobanik

EDMONTON - For much of three seasons Tre Ford stood on the Edmonton Elks sidelines listening to fans chant: "We want Tre, we want Tre."No more chanting. The fourth-year quarterback out of the University of Waterloo, who got to start only when the Elks playoff chances were virtually eliminated the last two seasons, has been handed the reins of the team that has been revamped from ownership to upper management to coaching.
BC NDP's nurse recruitment push ignores the crisis on the ground

3 days ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Rob Shaw

The B.C. government is embarking on a glossy new marketing campaign to try and lure away American nurses to come work in our provincial hospitals. It will undoubtedly feature majestic mountains, the grandeur of the Pacific Ocean and images of all sorts of outdoorsy hipsters doing outdoorsy, hipster-y things while draped head-to-toe in Arc'teryx.
Henrique, Skinner help Oilers push Knights to brink of elimination with 3-0 win

3 days ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Shane Jones

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers were able to put a devastating loss behind them and come back with their most complete effort of the playoffs. Adam Henrique had a pair of goals and Stuart Skinner made 23 saves as the Edmonton Oilers blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Monday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their second-round, best-of-seven NHL playoff series.
Summer at Whistler Blackcomb kicks off May 16

5 days ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Braden Dupuis

It's the calm before the proverbial summer storm in Whistler: another summer kicks off in earnest at Whistler Blackcomb (WB) on May 16 with the opening of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. If you've never ridden the park before, check out this orientation guide, and find a map of trails here. If sightseeing is more your jam, WB's got you covered there, too, with spring sightseeing available on Whistler Mountain (upload via Whistler Village) beginning May 17.
B.C. Court to decide on Squamish fourplex amid housing density debate

1 week ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Bob Mackin

A B.C. Supreme Court judge in New Westminster has reserved decision in a legal battle over a fourplex proposed for Garibaldi Estates and the 1959 common law building scheme that restricts development. On May 8, Justice Frits Verhoeven heard from a lawyer for Clearwater Park GP Inc., which seeks to develop the property it owns. Peter Roberts argued that construction of a fourplex is a reasonable use of the land. Clearwater bought lot 36 in Garibaldi Estates on Sept.
B.C. restaurant fined $7K for serving minor

1 week ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Jeremy Hainsworth

B.C.'s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch has fined a Vancouver Island restaurant $7,000 for serving a minor. In his May 5 decision, branch general manager's delegate Paul Devine said the incident occurred Feb. 2, 2025 at SoCal Restaurant & Lounge in Campbell River. The business is owned by Linda Ramos. The infraction was seen by two inspectors and involved a minor employed under the branch's Minors as Agents Program.
Jakob Jewett sidelined with hand injury

1 week ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | David Song

Jakob Jewett's fans will need to wait longer than expected to see him back in action. The Squamolian mountain bike racer took to social media on Thursday to reveal that he is still suffering from an untimely ailment. "Unfortunately, I will be sidelined for [the World Cup downhill opener in Bielsko-Biala,] Poland next week," Jewett wrote. "A little over a month ago, I ended up injuring my hand down at the Tennessee National before even practicing.
'You could see the wonder on their faces'

1 week ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | David Song

The Whistler Children's Festival (WCF) is a special undertaking in the hearts of many, including Arts Whistler executive director Maureen Douglas. It's the only Sea to Sky event that fully caters to kids while allowing parents to get caught up in the fun as well. Each year, families are invited to choose their own adventure with all kinds of performances, street activities and surprises on the menu.
A Sober Look at Our Boozy Culture'

1 week ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | David Song

In early 2023, Pique Newsmagazine ran a cover feature written by Veronica Woodruff about her lifelong battle with binge-drinking and eventual journey to sobriety. It made quite the impact, as she received hundreds of social media messages from people across Canada. Some even reported that her words inspired them to take a break from alcohol. Woodruff has now transformed that story into her first book called Blind Drunk: A Sober Look at Our Boozy Culture.
Halifax-area vice-principal stabbed by student files lawsuit against security guard

1 week ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | Michael MacDonald

HALIFAX - A vice-principal stabbed by a 15-year-old student inside a Halifax high school is suing a school security guard, claiming the guard failed to follow proper search and de-escalation procedures before the attack. In a statement of claim filed April 28, vice-principal Wayne Rodgers alleges that on March 20, 2023, Ryan Cosgrove failed to complete a search of the student and his belongings after the security guard pulled a weapon from the student's school bag.