Council adopts first comprehensive Accessibility Action Plan

Plan guides how accessibility is included in all RMOW decision making The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) Council adopted the first Whistler Accessibility Action Plan at the September 6 meeting. The Plan is to provide inclusive actions so individuals of all abilities and ages can engage with the RMOW’s workplace, services and built environment. The Plan also ensures […]

New Cannabis Retail Policy brings Whistler closer to store-bought cannabis

Policy aims to maintain Whistler’s character and experience, support Official Community Plan goals Council has endorsed a Retail Cannabis Policy, taking the next step toward enabling retail cannabis by laying out a criteria to apply for a temporary use permit, as well as the intake, review and approvals process for applications. Under the new policy, […]

Whistler launches community consultation for the Cannabis Retail Policy framework

Community input to be collected through Whistler’s new online engagement portal  The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is seeking input from the community on the proposed Cannabis Retail framework.   Guided by the Official Community Plan (OCP) goals, objectives and policies, the policy will provide regulatory direction, guide the review of applications, and provide consistency in […]

Whistler to update Green Building Policy framework

Engagement to begin in February 2022 Council directed staff to proceed with an update of the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s (RMOW) Green Building Policy at the January 25 Regular Council meeting.   The Green Building Policy update will include a review of existing guidelines and requirements for new construction as set out in the Official Community Plan and […]

Council receives Whistler Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan Final Report

Municipality to partner with Whistler community groups for plan implementation Resort Municipality of Whistler Council received the Whistler Age-friendly Assessment and Action Plan Project Final Report was at the December 7 Regular meeting. With input from the community and stakeholders, the final report summarizes the assessment of the current age-friendly situation in Whistler and provides […]