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Whistler’s Answers: October 30, 1986Whistler’s Answers: October 30, 1986

October 30, 2025 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

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: This one seems pretty self explanatory, so we think we’ll leave it there.

Question: How do you get in shape for the ski season?

David Muller – Snow Maker – White Gold

I bike ride mostly, and work doing snow making, laying the metal pipes. Recently three of us went out and chopped wood, nine cords. I don’t do anything special to keep in shape, though. Mostly off-road riding, the local trails.

Paul Bennett – Ski Technician – Emerald Estates

I’m working in construction now and I believe a couple of months of that will get at least my legs in shape. But other than that, I drink and smoke and do everything else to destroy my health. I was skiing in Australia this year, so I didn’t get too out of shape. I tend to get hyped up as the season approaches. I’d like to do a Murray camp early this season. But I don’t take my pre-season training too seriously.

Brenda Davison – Store Clerk – Whistler Cay

I do basically everything I can. I’m down at the gym, and changing the focus of my exercising to strengthen my legs, my quadriceps. I haven’t done Stephanie Sloan’s program yet, but intend to. I’m keeping away from colds and the flu. And I’m going on holidays.

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Whistler’s Answers: October 23, 1986Whistler’s Answers: October 23, 1986

October 23, 2025 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

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: This one seems pretty self explanatory, so we think we’ll leave it there.

Question: What do you think of the installation of pay parking in the Village?

Val Jazic – Owner/Manager – Alpine Meadows

I think it will decrease the community atmosphere in the village, in that locals will go elsewhere. People don’t want to pay $3 to drop in for an ice cream. Cabin people coming up from Vancouver will get their supplies before they come. It will leave the village more for the tourists, because the hotels have their own parking. But it’s a resort, not a downtown urban centre where you expect to pay. It’s a bad first impression for visitors.

Bob Madiuk – Land Developer – Whistler Cay Heights

It stinks, I think there should be one-hour parking. But it’s not going to have much impact, people will pay when it comes right down to it. People will be bothered by it – pulling in for a quick stop is important. But deficit financing is no good, and it will save on taxes. It’s good that people want to make money and anything that keeps my property taxes down is good.

Doris Carey – Owner – Whistler

I think it’s very bad for us. If people want a cup of coffee or loaf of bread, they don’t want to have to pay. I think they should allow one or two hours before people have to pay, or there should be some place where people don’t have to pay every time. I think the Keg VIP lot should definitely be free. It’s bad for Whistler overall, it’s going to give us a bad name. I don’t think they understand what’s happening, they don’t live here. I think they should’ve had a forum beforehand.

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Whistler’s Answers: October 17, 1986Whistler’s Answers: October 17, 1986

October 16, 2025 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

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: A general election was called for British Columbia on October 22, 1986. Just a few months before, the Socred party had chosen Bill Vander Zalm as their new leader at a convention in Whistler following the resignation of Bill Bennett. In this election, the Socreds won their fourth (and final) consecutive majority government despite winning less than 50% of the popular vote.

Question: What do you think are the issues in this provincial election?

Peter Thomson – Construction Worker – White Gold

Gambling is an issue, especially to Whistler residents. And the labour movement. The Socreds are union busting a bit, and I think that’s good, though a lot of people think it’s bad. I like the looks of the Socreds better, because they want to promote big business. If the economy is doing good, everybody will make money. Whistler people especially should be Socreds. Gambling has negative aspects. You will get the kind of people who come for that.

Diane Pingle – Legal Stenographer – Vancouver

I think they could improve on education. They talk about people doing poorly in university, but they haven’t had a chance because they haven’t been taught well in the schools. And those are the people who will be making the decisions in the future. Meanwhile, they’ve been pumping money into Expo. We’re becoming non-competitive in the resource industries. Other countries all over the world can now produce the natural resources for less. Whoever is elected has to step in and resolve the lumber dispute as soon as possible.

Gary Crook – Supervisor, Lumber – Emerald Estates

I guess the employment situation is probably the most important thing. There are some major problems with lumber tariffs, and we need reforestation. We need diversification i our industry and business. Tourism is one field, but there are lots of others. They should promote foreign investment and create tax breaks so the locals will invest, too. And if old Bill can guarantee snow for the first of November, he’ll get my vote.

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Whistler’s Answers: October 9, 1986Whistler’s Answers: October 9, 1986

October 9, 2025 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

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: Vancouver hosted the 1986 World Exposition on Transportation and Communication, usually referred to as Expo ’86, from May to October 1986. With over 40 nations participating, it was expected that Expo 86 would increase international awareness of Vancouver and the surrounding areas and many hoped that tourism would increase as a result. Find out more about Whistler’s contribution to Expo 86 here.

Question: Do you think Expo has been worth it?

John Noldner – Municipal Labourer – Parkhurst

Yes, I do. It has gotten people’s minds off the problems of BC, for one thing. And a good part of North America is more aware of what BC has to offer, tourism-wise. I’m sure that in the long run we will reap much more than has been spent on Expo. I think it’s laying the foundation for tourism and investment. The money is all coming from the lotteries, anyhow.

Sandy Belczyk – Bartender – Emerald Estates

Yes, I do. It’s been especially a bonus for the people in Vancouver, and I think it has even helped up here. Many of people don’t think so, but it brought a lot of people up in September. Where I work, it kept the place busy. Through the summer it was people from all over, now it’s more people from southwest BC because it’s past the part of the year when people make long trips.

El Gordon – Collector – Alpine Meadows

No. For what it amounts to, it was money that could have been better spent. Of course, they will argue that what it brought in in tourism will make up for any deficit. But I think BC is already a bit of a gold mine. They could have spent a lot less and still promoted it. I found with my three-day pass, I went the first time and that was basically enough.

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