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Everything you need to know ahead of opening day

Everything you need to know ahead of opening day

Buckle up, powder hounds: another ski season has arrived. Whistler Blackcomb opens this week for a season that runs (hopefully) until May.

The cheapest ski pass for Whistler (though it's only available for a limited time).

  VANCOUVER -- There is confusion, complaints about lack of communication and some inconsistency over how Vail Resorts is processing refunds on pre-paid passes after Whistler Blackcomb was forced to close because of the pandemic. Last year, Vail issued credits, but this year the resort put a claims company in charge of handling refunds and that has left some customers out in the cold. “I don’t have a lot of ski days left in my legs so I want to take advantage of them,” said Joe Bell o...

There is good news for Whistler Blackcomb pass holders who had been fighting for refunds due to COVID-19. Many denied claims will be reversed and approved.

The public can nominate any small business or entrepreneur for one of 10 different categories, including best community impact, best employer, best innovation and best immigrant entrepreneur, to name just a few. The aim, according to Small Business BC, which puts on the awards, is to recognize the impact that small business owners make in their communities. The winners will be announced at the Small Business BC Awards gala on Feb. 23. Last year, two local businesses were named finalists at ...