The Whistler Podcast

By: Resort Municipality of Whistler
  • Summary

  • Join host Mayor Jack Crompton for candid community conversations about current events, local government and everything Whistler on The Whistler Podcast. As part of the RMOW’s and Mayor Crompton’s broader work toward enriching the community fabric and community building in Whistler, the podcast provides a new channel to connect with Whistler residents to discuss topics of municipal and community interest.Twice a month, Mayor Jack Crompton will invite a community leader or special guest to join him at the Mountain FM Whistler studio to share opinions about current events and hot topics that are important to the community.
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Episodes
  • Season 3, Episode 9 - Why is our library more important than ever with Library Director Mikale Fenton and Program & Marketing Coordinator Jeanette Bruce
    Oct 10 2024

    This week on The Whistler Podcast, Mayor Jack Crompton is joined by Whistler Public Library Director Mikale Fenton and Program & Marketing Coordinator Jeanette Bruce. They speak about the evolving role of libraries in the digital age, how they have become community innovation hubs, and why they're more important than ever. The episode showcases how libraries have transformed into places of creativity, learning, and connection.

    This episode and the rest of this season were recorded from the Whistler Public Library’s Wonder Lab's sound booth. The Wonder Lab is a space equipped with filmmaking kits, coding tools for kids, and professional editing software. It's free and available to anyone with a library card. Come check it out.

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    42 mins
  • Season 3: Episode 8 - *Special Episode* Mic handover with Jeremy West, Master Carver Xwalacktun (Rick Harry) and Apprentice Brandon Hall
    Sep 26 2024

    In this special episode of the Whistler Podcast, we hand the mic over to Jeremy West, a member of the Squamish Nation, for an insightful conversation with Master Carver Xwalacktun (Rick Harry) and Apprentice Brandon Hall, both from the Squamish Nation.

    They discuss their incredible work on a housepost commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Squamish Nation's amalgamation, their journeys in carving, and the reclamation of Indigenous arts and culture. Tune in to hear about the power of mentorship, community, and the deep connection between art and heritage.

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    32 mins
  • Season 3: Episode 7 - Can we have it all in Whistler? Featuring Chris Fair
    Sep 12 2024

    On this episode of the Whistler Podcast, Mayor Jack Crompton speaks to Chris Fair as they explore the future of tourism in our community.

    Can Whistler remain a world-class destination while leading the way in sustainability? Is it possible to preserve both our environment and local economy? We’ll dive into these important questions and consider how reimagining Whistler beyond just a winter resort could be the key to balancing growth, sustainability, and community well-being. Tune in as we challenge the status quo and explore what it means to create a sustainable future for Whistler.

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    37 mins

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