On episode 23, Mayor Jack Crompton connects with the West Vancouver-Sea to Sky BC NDP candidate for the 2020 provincial election to learn more about Keith Murdoch as an individual, what his party stands for and his perspective on issues that impact Whistler.

Keith offers his solutions to tackle the RMOW’s strategic priorities: housing, climate action and community balance. Mayor Crompton also poses questions about current topics of discussion in the Sea to Sky corridor including regional transit, train service between the Lower Mainland and Whistler, tourism, and Woodfibre LNG. 

Regardless of which candidate you support, please vote on or before October 24. Find voting information at elections.bc.ca. 

On episode 22, Mayor Jack Crompton connects with the West Vancouver-Sea to Sky BC Liberal Party candidate for the 2020 provincial election to learn more about Jordan Sturdy as an individual, what his party stands for and his perspective on issues that impact Whistler.

Jordan offers his solutions to tackle the RMOW’s strategic priorities: housing, climate action and community balance. Mayor Crompton also poses questions about current topics of discussion in the Sea to Sky corridor including regional transit, train service between the Lower Mainland and Whistler, tourism, and Woodfibre LNG. 

Regardless of which candidate you support, please vote on or before October 24. Find voting information at elections.bc.ca. 

On episode 21, David Dale-Johnson joins Mayor Crompton to offer his real estate and economics expertise on this time of accelerated change in Whistler as a result of the pandemic. 

They discuss the real estate implications of COVID-19 on remote work, e-commerce, economic diversification, and the supply chain.

Dr. Dale-Johnson also offers a preview of a panel discussion on September 26 about the evolution and potential impacts of autonomous (self-driving) vehicles on the Sea to Sky region.

David is a real estate economist and the Stan Melton Executive Professor in Real Estate at the Alberta School of Business. He completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of British Columbia, and graduated from the Haas School of Business at the University of California at Berkeley with his Ph.D. David has a longstanding connection to Whistler as a homeowner here since the 1990’s. He is also a member of the RMOW’s Strategic Planning Committee, contributing expertise in real estate finance and development and city building. 

Mayor Jack Crompton catches up with Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) Executive Director Heather Paul to discuss some COVID-19 impacts on SLCC staff and stepping into a new role at the beginning of a pandemic.

Heather suggests that making internal changes and not shying away from difficult conversations about injustice and inequality is a step in the right direction to make our society a better place. 

She openly talks about her husband’s battle with cancer, the friends she has lost to the disease, and the legacy of Darcy Burke. 

Heather is community-minded leader with a passion for creating transformative connections through listening and kindness. She was named the Whistler Citizen of the Year in 2017 and one of five Canadian women making a lasting imprint on mountain culture by Mountain Life Magazine in 2018. After a long career in technology, including 16 years as a Systems Analyst and Economic Development Analyst with the Resort Municipality of Whistler, she offers insight into her experience as a women in tech and her love of Whistler’s arts community.

Tofino Mayor Josie Osborne joins Whistler’s Mayor Jack Crompton on Episode 19 of the Whistler Podcast to discuss the shared experiences of their resort communities in this uncertain time.

They discuss the strong link between tourism and the environment, the importance of deepening the visitor experience and what it means to be a Tofitian or Whistlerite. 

Tune in hear Josie explain how her master's thesis about clams relates to her work as Tofino's Mayor during COVID-19, and what it means to have 'permeable skin' in politics.

Josie has been the Mayor of Tofino for over seven years, serving two terms. She has a marine biology background, with a Masters in Fisheries Management and has been actively served her community through roles with a variety of organizations including: Tourism Tofino Board, Tofino Botanical Gardens Foundation and Raincoast Education Society and 12th International Congress of Ethnobiology.

Whistler personality Feet Banks joins Mayor Jack Crompton on Episode 18 to discuss the characteristics that make Whistler a one-of-a-kind place to live and visit. 

 They cover the draw of the mountains, making and losing incredible friends, and community building in Whistler. Feet shares his secret for writing a great story and explains that time and space are necessary for the next generation to reach their full potential.

 Feet is a longstanding member of the Whistler community and Editor in Chief of Whistler-based Mountain Life Magazine. He is also the co-creator of the Heavy Hitting HorrorFest. He has been a familiar face and voice in the Sea to Sky Corridor for decades as a writer and filmmaker, public speaker and host for many prominent Whistler events.

MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky Jordan Sturdy joins Mayor Jack Crompton on Episode 17 of the Whistler Podcast to discuss local and regional challenges and opportunities as businesses begin to reopen in BC. MLA Sturdy explains operational modifications at the legislature meetings and improved connections between elected officials in the Sea to Sky Corridor as a positive outcome of COVID-19. 

Business are facing many challenges during the pandemic, including agricultural staffing shortages. The importance of supporting the tourism economy is highlighted, to ensure a safe and hospitable experience is provided for guests. 

Mayor Crompton connects with Val Litwin on episode 16 of the Whistler Podcast to discuss restarting business in Whistler and BC.

Val is the former CEO of the Whistler Chamber of Commerce and  has been the President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce since September 2016.

They discuss Val’s experience leading BC’s biggest business organization, improved access policy makers during COVID-19 and rebuilding BC’s economy.

Whistler is one of many provincial tourism-dependent communities impacted by COVID-19, and Val suggests ways to respond and mitigate challenges. 

Listen and subscribe on your favorite streaming platform or visit whistler.ca/WhistlerPodcast.

On Episode 15 of the Whistler Podcast, the Sea to Sky Corridor Mayors connect to discuss the constant state of change impacting the Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton communities during the pandemic. 

Mayor Crompton, Mayor Elliott and Mayor Richman discuss the phased approach to reopening, the role of Mayor during COVID-19 and opportunities to ‘build back better’ following the pandemic. The similarities and differences between communities are highlighted and everyone is challenged to take responsibility for their own two metres of space, while showing affection from a distance.  

Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country, joins Mayor Jack Crompton on episode 14 of the Whistler Podcast.

They discuss the challenges of the year so far, how COVID-19 has impacted Canada and transformed his role as an MP and encourage support for local businesses. One of the unexpected outcomes of COVID-19 is the speed at which all levels of government have operated during the pandemic. The Mayor and Mr. Weiler discuss public access to and responsiveness of government and consider what the new normal may look like in the post-COVID-19 world.