The tourism sector is having an excellent year and it’s not surprising that many British Columbians are choosing to staycation and enjoy the spectacular tourism experiences in their own backyards.

WHISTLER - The IRONMAN Whistler/Pemberton Triathlon will take place on Sunday, July 26, 2015. To ensure safety, travellers are advised to expect delays and closures on Highway 99 between Whistler and Pemberton from 7 a.m. until approximately 5:30 p.m. Additional closures will be in effect on Callaghan Valley Road and Pemberton Meadows Road during the event.

Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Darryl Plecas announced $50,000 in funding to the Health Arts Society to help them offer musical concerts for people in retirement, assisted living and residential care facilities.

The Cheakamus Community Forest near Whistler and the Province of British Columbia have signed an Atmospheric Benefits Sharing Agreement that enables the creation and sale of carbon offsets generated through improved forest management.

Some of the world's best skiers and snowboarders are in Whistler for a couple of globally renowned alpine events this month.

It's a winter wonderland in the Whistler Village as skaters start enjoying the ice on the seasonal skating rink at Whistler Olympic Plaza.

The Whistler Film Festival kicks off today with support received from the provincial government's Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) program.

With the fastest growing Aboriginal student graduation rate in the province, there was much to celebrate as the Sea to Sky school district signed its second Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement.