Chamber Blog
Workforce & Immigration – Whistler Chamber Position
Budget 2026 expands the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to professional services for the first time, including things like accounting, security and engineering. These are services almost every business in BC uses. The government’s rationale is that BC’s economy has shifted toward services, many of which have never had provincial tax applied. Here are the need-to-know details.
BC’s PST Expansion: What Businesses Need to Know
Budget 2026 expands the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to professional services for the first time, including things like accounting, security and engineering. These are services almost every business in BC uses. The government’s rationale is that BC’s economy has shifted toward services, many of which have never had provincial tax applied. Here are the need-to-know details.
Business Resources for Navigating Tariffs
U.S tariffs on Canadian goods went into effect March 4, 2025. In response, Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs of 25% on $30 billion in goods imported from the United Sates, followed by further tariffs on $125 billion worth of American products in another 21 days.
All Candidates Meeting Wrap Up – Provincial Election
The Whistler Chamber in partnership with Arts Whistler and the Pique Newsmagazine recently hosted the Whistler All-Candidates meeting ahead of the Provincial Election. The video recording is available to view now.
All Candidates Meeting Wrap Up – Federal Election
The Whistler Chamber in partnership with Arts Whistler and the Pique Newsmagazine recently hosted the Whistler All-Candidates meeting ahead of the Provincial Election. The video recording is available to view now.
6 Myths About The Whistler Experience – And the Truth Behind Them
Over the years, a few myths have popped up about what The Whistler Experience Program is – and what it isn’t. In this blog, we cover the six most common myths about the program, and explain the actual truths.
Member Spotlight: A Little Bud
A Little Bud is a locally owned cannabis dispensary – Whistler’s first licensed shop of its kind. They’re relatively new in town, but they’ve already been making a splash in the community.
Member Spotlight: Lorette Brasserie
After much anticipation, Lorette Brasserie opened its doors on April 26 of 2025, adding some new chic French cuisine flair to Whistler’s dining scene. We recently chatted to James Pare to learn more about this exciting new endeavour, and how it all began.
Whistler’s Deep Roots, Bright Futures Shine at the 2025 Excellence Awards
Whistler’s business and community leaders came together in high spirits on Friday, Oct. 3, as we hosted the annual Whistler Business Excellence Awards, presented by BlueShore Financial, a division of Beem Credit Union, at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
Chamber Après 2024/25 Season Wrap Up!
It’s been an incredible 2024/25 Chamber Après series. Let’s take a look back at the past year, and thank our wonderful hosts one more time! Plus, apply by July 31 to host an Après for the coming season!