Whistler’s Answers: November 15, 1985Whistler’s Answers: November 15, 1985
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 1985. 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: In the fall of 1985, Daniel Bergeron proposed opening an outdoor snack bar selling crepes at the base of Blackcomb Mountain. Bergeron planned to serve six different types of crepes out of a self-contained trailer. Though Blackcomb Ski Enterprises supported the idea, the proposal was vetoed by council, who thought that it would be unfair competition to existing village businesses. Though some council members were not opposed to the idea of “peddlers” in the village area, there were concerns over regulations and whether it was the right time.
Question: Do you think they should allow a food concession at the base of Blackcomb?
Brook Middleton & Mark Stack – Squamish
Makes sense to me. Why not? Then you’ve got your choice of going into the village to a restaurant or having some hot crepes out here for a quick bite to eat.
Terri Schlingloff – Industrial Engineer – Vancouver
Ya, great! Why shouldn’t they? All’s fair in love and business.
Rick Ingram – Truck Driver – Seattle
I think they should let them do it. I don’t see how it would affect those businesses that much. Plenty of business for everyone. Heck, yes. Nice and handy. Real close by.