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The Marmot Issue
A Fire Truck For Mount Washington
Gimme Shelter… Mount Washington’s Fire Service has a new fire truck, but no Hall in which to put it yet.
Past Issues
John Bindernagel is something of an expert on Sasquatch
The Courtenay resident has had a 30-year international career as a professional wildlife biologist studying in numerous countries.
Tourism Mount Washington Update
Winter 2013-14 “definitely was an interesting season,” Tourism Mount Washington Manager Sarah Nicholson summed up.
Tourism Mount Washington – Where East Meets West… hopefully.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s reputation as a destination ski resort continues to solidify, thanks to the efforts of Tourism Mount Washington. As membership remains on par with 2012-13, destination marketing activities continue, Manager Sarah Nicholson said.
Possible Sasquatch Midden Unearthed at site of expanded Tube Park!
Summer grounds crews at Mount Washington Alpine Resort have uncovered more possible evidence that a family of sasquatch has been expanding on the grounds at the Resort for generations.
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Marketing Mount Washington… A Bright Future Ahead!
After years of careful planning, Mount Washington has its own Resort Association. The Association, doing business as Tourism Mount Washington, will promote, facilitate and encourage the development, maintenance and operation of Mount Washington Alpine Resort and association members.
Elusive Sasquatch Caught on Film!
For the first time ever, Sasquatch has been captured on film by a faithful Marmot reader.
Alpine Ski Club Olympic Prospects
The 2010 Winter Olympic Games aren’t just a dream for the Comox Valley Spirit of B.C. Community Committee.
BC Environment Minister participates in Marmot Release
Vancouver Island marmots were reintroduced to the sub-alpine bowls of Strathcona Provincial Park where they have not been recorded in twenty years.
2007/08 SPECIAL EVENTS
A list of upcoming events.
Nocturnal Nordics?
The 2007-08 ski season will be a quiet one for the Strathcona Nordics compared to last year, when the club played a big role in hosting the International Paralympic Committee World Cup.
Strathcona Nordics Youth Show Promise
The Strathcona Nordics are keeping their eye on a pair of prospects as Olympic fever slowly draws to a pitch.
Peter Gibson In Profile…
Peter Gibson grew up a hockey player in Cranbrook, BC.
Summer 2007 In Review
Summer was a time of highs and lows in 2007. “Summertime was good. It certainly wasn’t banner because of the weather,” said Karen Bonell, Resort Director of Marketing.
Win Win Partnership for Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society
The Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society has signed an historic partnership with PacificSport that VIMSS Chair Rick Morson hopes will result in a Regional Sports Centre at Mount Washington.
News In Brief: Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington.
The Whiskey Jack Cafeteria received an $80,000 conference-ready makeover.
A New Vision for Development
Chris Le Fevre is better known for his urban developments in Victoria like The RailYards and the Leiser Building, or resorts such as Middle Beach Lodge, Weigh West Marine Resort or 1431 Beach Club at Cox Bay in Tofino on Vancouver Island’s West Coast.
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A Fire Truck For Mount Washington
Gimme Shelter… Mount Washington’s Fire Service has a new fire truck, but no Hall in which to put it yet.