This just helps. Whistler may not need it. Twenty years ago, it was a garbage dump. The core population of 8,500 swells to 40,000 during peak snow season. On Friday, newly arrived Japanese skiers stood next to Swedish snowboarders in lift lines.
Whistler seems to rake in more money than it knows what to do with.
A new elementary school and high school have been built. Big corporations don't say 'Yes, this is a town full of potheads, let's build a resort there. The country rejoiced when the medal was given back Thursday, following Canada's appeal. Rebagliati thanked his friends and country for supporting him. Catching pot smokers isn't a top priority for authorities.