Applications open for 10 spaces in Whistler Writer-in-Residence manuscript development program at theviciouscircle.ca on July 29 

A multiple-award winning author, poet, and journalist, who has taught writing (fiction and poetry) at the University of British Columbia, Malaspina University, and the Victoria School of Writing, will be Whistler’s 5th writer in residence, basing himself out of the Station House on Alta Lake for the fall to work one-on-one with ten writers.

Brian Brett is one of BC’s most acclaimed writers and has published 12 books (memoir, poetry, non-fiction, short stories, and novels) over his 35 year writing career. He is a freelance journalist, critic and columnist, inaugurated the BC Poetry-in-the-Schools program and served as Chair of The Writers’ Union of Canada...

 Cooks from all over North America compete for over $5000 in cash prizes and the title of “Canadian National Champion 2010”

The Canadian National BBQ Championships return to Whistler for the 9th year in a row July 30 to August 1, 2010. Considered the highlight of the Pacific Northwest's competitive BBQ circuit, the BBQ Championships will take place at Dusty’s Bar & BBQ in Creekside and are sure to spice things up in Whistler for the August B.C. Day long weekend.

 Lunafliks presents Perfume: The Story of a Murderer on Wednesday, August 4    

An olfactory genius is on a hunt for the ultimate perfume, and he will do anything to collect his scents. Gather around Lost Lake on Wednesday August 4 for Lunafliks’ third of four outdoor film screenings this summer, with lots of blankets and friends to snuggle up with for this twisted and unusual tale. 

BBQ and music begin at 8:30PM; film begins at sundown (‾9:30PM). A FREE shuttle by Wedge Rafting brings movie-goers from the gondolas to Lost Lake from 8:30 to 10:00PM, and returns after the event. Entry is $7. BBQ + a drink cost $5, all proceeds of which go to the Rotary Club of Whistler. And why not also enjoy the delectable scent of popcorn for $3?...

WCSS IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO WORK SOME SHIFTS AT FOODWORX DURING THE KOKANEE CRANKWORX FESTIVAL!

SHIFTS ARE 10:45-11:15 AND 1:15-3:45 (2.5 HOURS) AT THE WCSS FOOD BANK TENT ON EACH DAY OF AUGUST 11TH-14TH.  As a volunteer you would take donations and raffle entrys and give out information about the Food Bank and WCSS. 

Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you can take a shift or two!

The food bank has already served more individuals in the last 7 months than the entire calendar year prior!!!! We need your support!