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Whistler’s Answers: September 6, 1984Whistler’s Answers: September 6, 1984

September 7, 2023 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 1984.  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: The first part of the Whistler Village was more or less completed by the summer of 1984 and seemed more like a cohesive town centre and less like a series of construction sites. Each building was separately designed and constructed, though great care was taken to ensure they did not clash.

Question: What do you think is the best-designed building in the Village?

Ralph Vandenberg – Retailer – Edmonton

The whole plaza is just a tremendous idea. There isn’t any building in particular I like; they’re all nice.

Robert Moore – Truck Driver – Vancouver

I like them all. Everything’s different, but they all work together. You’ve got the modern and you’ve got the old-looking style together. I particularly like (the Crystal Lodge).

Ed Buckman – Systems Analyst – Toronto

The Clocktower. But the entire village is lovely; it captures the feeling perfectly. The whole layout is like a European village.

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Whistler’s Answers: August 30, 1984Whistler’s Answers: August 30, 1984

August 31, 2023 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 1984.  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: Though all elections have various issues that are debated but the 1984 election is reported to have been fought mainly on the record of the Liberal Party who had formed the governing party for the majority of the last two decades. In the election held in September 1984, the Progressive Conservative Party led by Brian Mulroney won 211 seats to form a majority government.

Question: Who do you think is going to win the federal election?

Steve Bird – Ski Technician – Tamarisk

I think the Liberals will win. I’m not saying they will form a majority government but they will have more seats than the Conservatives. the polls now are saying almost exactly what they did before the last election.

Terry Power – Bartender – Slopeside

I think the Conservatives will win both locally and federally. It will be a minority government for them. We do need a change of government; the Liberals have been in office too long. But there’s not much difference between Liberals and Conservatives, and people are scared of the NDP.

Raj Anand – Lawyer – Toronto

I think the Conservatives. There are too many people who think the only way to make sure is a change is to vote Conservative. It will be worse than it is now; Canadians are going to be dismayed after the fact.

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Whistler’s Answers: August 23, 1984Whistler’s Answers: August 23, 1984

August 24, 2023 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 1984.  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: The sale of beer and wine in British Columbia is governed by the BC Liquor Distribution Branch, which has been responsible for the distribution of all alcohol products in BC since it was established in 1921 (today it also governs the distribution of cannabis). In 1984, the only places that could sell beer and wine were restaurants and bars with the appropriate licence and government liquor stores (private liquor stores were not allowed until 1988). Though there was discussion about allowing beer and wine to be sold in grocery stores in the 1980s, it was not until 2015 that the BC Liquor Policy Review recommended allowing such sales (in a specific model and with the proper licence).

Question: What do you think of beer and wine sales in grocery stores?

Erica Young – Travel Agent – Alpine Meadows

I agree that it should. It would be convenient for everybody, and I don’t think it should affect bar sales. It wouldn’t affect how much people drink – you don’t see any drunks around the village this afternoon (while the government liquor store is open). It would be great.

Marianne Hall – Hotel Employee – Alta Vista

It’s an excellent idea. I think for tourist areas it should be allowed. Everybody is up here for a good time; having it at the grocery store makes it “one-stop shopping”. And I don’t think it would affect how much people drink – the bars are open Sunday, what’s the difference? This is a tourist area – why not cater to the tourists who come here?

Bill Burn – Chemist – Burnaby

Could be okay. It’s hard to say; most people are pretty responsible but there would be some abuses. I don’t really have any strong feelings about it. From the tourist’s point of view I think the greater availability would be good.

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Whistler’s Answers: August 16, 1984Whistler’s Answers: August 16, 1984

August 17, 2023 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 1984.  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: Whistler’s 1984 Musicfest was a two-day series of free concerts in the three village squares (Village Square, Mountain Square and Sundial Place) over August 11 & 12 put on by the Whistler Resort Association (today known as Tourism Whistler). The acts booked included folk musicians, African drum groups, brass bands and more and featured different genres, rather than focusing on jazz as the 1983 festival had.

Question: What did you think of the music festival?

John Bartosik – Photographer – Whistler Centre

It was good music and attendance, but I think for a world class resort it was too mediocre. I’ve been to music festivals and concerts held in farmers’ fields that attract thousands and give people something to remember and talk about for years.

Barry Johnson – Carpenter – Alpha Lake Village

Very poor. It’s not something people would drive here for. They could have this kind of stuff every weekend. When you have a jazz festival you draw in people who wouldn’t come here otherwise. Even though organizers are aiming for business, they should try for some real quality events as well. They’re just dealing with dollars and cents.

Robert Bishop – Realtor – Whistler Village

I much prefer this music festival because of the variety. The appeal of jazz is limited. With this, you get a lot more people who are going to enjoy it. Six hours of jazz, for instance, is way too much. My favourite type of music is plain rock and roll.

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