Listen Dollz, we know it, all of us locals - whatz all this "world class" BS?
Whistler is and always has been "world class" - just because VANOC received a budget of $6billion, suddenly, Whistler must be turned into some fake "Disneyland" of Canada - we don't think so.
Since the highway between Vancouver and Whistler was navigable, Whistler was an elite destination for the international jet-set who became tired of skiing in Lausanne or the Dolomites. For the locals, Whistler was a hidden paradise in the mountains - and escape from the frenetic city, a jewel to be cherished.
Those of us who live, work and play here are not interested in becoming a fake destination so that we can fit into the superficial perceptions of some city folk with budgets that are larger than their egos....we support sustainable growth, green growth and economic growth that compliments and provides for the families who sustain Whistler...these include families and individuals in Squamish and Pemberton.
We love this place, we all moved here for a reason and it had something to do with the majesty, beauty and clean air...we aren't going to welcome anyone who'll mess that up for us.
So, let's keep it real, folks. This can all work out for all of us, if we reject superficial cliches and foreign interference. Hopefully, the new CEO of Intrawest and the Dudes from VANOC will appreciate our sentiments.
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