The Whistler Podcast

January 30, 2020 Mayor Jack Crompton with special guest former Mayor Ken Melamed In Episode 7 three-term Whistler Council member and two-term Mayor, Ken Melamed is Mayor Crompton’s guest this week. With the 10-year anniversary of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games only a few weeks away, the conversation touches on the making of the Games, and both former Mayor Melamed and Mayor Crompton...

Episode 6 is a meeting of the minds of the Mayors of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Squamish Mayor Karen Elliott and Pemberton Mayor Mike Richmond join Mayor Crompton to discuss regional transportation, the Sea to Sky evacuation plan and affordable housing initiatives. During the podcast, listeners will get to know the leaders, learn more about each community’s priorities and gain insight into the colla...

This week’s guest is Carlee Price, the RMOW’s Director of Finance. The Director of Finance acts as the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for directing and overseeing the municipal financial operations including accounting, treasury services, fiscal planning, financial processes and reporting, asset management, procurement, revenue and customer service. Mayor Crompton and Carlee talk about...

Godfather of Freeskiing Mike Douglas joins Mayor Jack Crompton at the Mountain FM Whistler studio for episode #4 of The Whistler Podcast. Find out what brought Mike to Whistler, hear the story of the creation of the first ever twin tip ski and learn more about Protect Our Winters Canada.

Episode 3 of The Whistler Podcast is your chance to get to know Whistler Blackcomb’s new Chief Operating Officer, Geoff Buchheister. Mayor Crompton and Geoff’s conversation includes a tribute to Jake Burton Carpenter, Geoff’s skiing history growing up at the base of Winter Park, Colorado and their shared passion for the mountains and mountain culture.

Mayor Jack Crompton talks to the Whistler Museum’s Director and Curator, Bradley Nichols and Events and Community Manager Allyn Pringle about the community’s new emergency notification system, the history and now almost completion of the Valley Trail and the importance of capturing Whistler’s oral history by hosting events like their Legends of Whistler Tell the Stories: Community Tales event.

The Whistler Podcast kicks off with special guest, Manager of Communications at the RMOW, Michele Comeau. Mayor Crompton and Michele talk about a variety of topics ranging from lowering speed limits in residential neighbourhoods to why The Whistler Podcast is an important addition to the RMOW’s engagement strategy.