British Columbia

Tara Colpitts Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa

WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, December 4, 2012 – Bringing a wealth of leadership and industry experience from some of Canada’s top resort areas, the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Tara Colpitts as Director of Sales & Marketing. In her new role, Colpitts will be working with the existing sales team to generate top line revenue for the resort.

Big White Ski Resort Opens To A Mountain Full Of Snow And Fun

KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, November 30, 2012 – The slopes at Big White Ski Resort are open. Ready for an exciting season ahead, the resort is kicking off the season with an early start and a host of new programs, activities and events throughout the season. Offering the most ski-in, ski-out accommodation in Canada, an average snowfall of 700 centimetres, and an award-winning ski school, this family-focused resort is primed to delight guests all winter long.

WHISTLER HELI-SKIING: THE ULTIMATE WHISTLER EXPERIENCE

Powderhounds rejoice! On Saturday December 1, Whistler Heli-Skiing will open its doors for its 32nd season of untracked powder, endless terrain and breath-taking scenery.

Conscious Gift Giving

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, November 23, 2012 – As the festive season goes into full swing, so does the shopping frenzy and the pressure to spend. As people become more conscious about the impact of their purchases, here are some unique gift giving ideas that are certain to spread Christmas cheer beyond just the people on your holiday list:

Fashionable, Sustainable and Fair Trade: Nicole Bridger

96CM SNOW BASE MAKES FOR A POWDER OPENING ON BLACKCOMB MOUNTAIN, NOVEMBER 22

Over the last seven days, Whistler Blackcomb has received 120 centimeters of snow, and forecasters are calling for another 25 centimeters in the next five days.  Coupled with cool temperatures and impressive snow making, that’s a lot of pow, just in time for Blackcomb Mountain to open on November 22.

Whistler Blackcomb Honoured With Six “Best Overall” Recognitions in the Annual Resort Rankings

The annual resort rankings are in and again Whistler Blackcomb is on top with six “best overall” wins and over fifteen No.1 “category” wins. These accolades have positioned Whistler Blackcomb as one of the best ranked ski and snowboard destinations in the world.

Whistler Blackcomb Honoured With Six “Best Overall” Recognitions in the Annual Resort Rankings

The annual resort rankings are in and again Whistler Blackcomb is on top with six “best overall” wins and over fifteen No.1 “category” wins. These accolades have positioned Whistler Blackcomb as one of the best ranked ski and snowboard destinations in the world.

Low levels of anti-PC predict vein graft failure

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – October 25, 2012. Athera Biotechnologies AB, a Karolinska Development AB portfolio company, today announced that results from a new study were presented at the Pacific Northwest Vascular Society Annual Meeting in Vancouver, Canada. The data shows that low levels of plasma anti-PC, measured with Athera’s CVDefine® kit, are associated with a high risk for vein graft failure after bypass surgery.

Vancouver Patio Heater and BBQ Store Expands Product Lines for Fall

The ever-growing Vancouver patio heater and BBQ store, The BBQ Shop, has recently expanded several of its product lines in the outdoor patio heater category in time for the fall season. The store already hosts the largest showroom of its kind anywhere in the Lower Mainland, BC, and features a wide variety of top brands of BBQ’s, outdoor fire pits, fire tables, and more. A good example of this vast selection can be seen on their website at http://www.thebbqshop.com/

NEIGHBOURHOODS IN VANCOUVER, SURREY, KELOWNA, VICTORIA RANK AMONG CANADA’S TOP 100 LIST

  • VERICO mortgage experts say Bank of Canada unlikely to announce change to overnight rate; attractive mortgage rates will remain for time being
  • Low vacancy rate and natural beauty make for investment hot spots
  • Rule changes in July have complicated mortgage process, investors should seek expert advice 
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