In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1986. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.
Some context for this week’s question: Some things don’t really change, so this one seems pretty self explanatory and we think we’ll leave it there.
Question: Would you be willing to commute from Squamish or Pemberton to work in Whistler?
Gina McKay – Waitress – Whistler
I think it’s an excellent idea. A lot of people here can’t find a decent place to live. A lot of people have pets and can’t find a place that will take them.
Anna Wichmann – Front Desk Clerk – White Gold
I would never consider it an option personally. I wouldn’t want to be a commuter. It would defeat my reasons for wanting to live in Whistler. I want to live here; I wouldn’t want to live in a mill town. We have a few people at the Blackcomb (Lodge) who have families in Squamish or Pemberton, but they don’t commute because of the cost. For them, bussing might be an alternative.
Eric Monteigh – BC Railwayman – West Side Road
Yes. Give me a good job and I would. I work because I like to make money. If the job’s right, why not?