Dec 6, 2011 | BC, Collaboration, Events, Healthy Communities, Tourism, Whistler
The United Nations has designated December 11 as International Mountain Day and to mark the occasion, the Whistler Centre for Sustainability, in partnership with the Resort Municipality of Whistler and Tourism Whistler, is hosting a live videoconferencing event on...
Sep 30, 2011 | Alberta, BC, Energy
When it comes to the issues of energy and emissions, having a policy of “don’t worry, be happy” is probably not a good idea… Time Magazine’s 2006 Cover Page headline on their climate change story might be a more appropriate policy… “Be worried, be VERY worried.” Was...
Jul 27, 2011 | BC, Business, Community Planning, Events, Sustainability, Whistler
From a marketers perspective, Whistler would appear to have it all; a year round product offering, quality infrastructure and natural resources and a world class reputation. Enough, you’d think for a thousand brochures. But what if Whistler had another resource? One...
Jul 7, 2011 | BC, Events, Sustainability, Whistler
The Centre is working with GranFondo Canada, the producers of the RBC GranFondo Whistler, to develop a sustainability plan and make their event as sustainable as possible. To celebrate the RBC GranFondo Whistler’s efforts, we are giving away two free registrations to...
Apr 18, 2011 | BC, Community Planning, Engagement, ICSP, local government, OCP, Shared Vision, Sustainability
Working with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Centre for Sustainability has created the Quick Start Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) process. Quick Start is the ideal way for smaller communities to be introduced to a full-function,...