The lack of snow will not be a problem for events being held at the ski area in the city of Whistler.

VOA: special.2010.02.10

But City Councilor Mara Rumiz says authorities are aware they cannot ignore the problem of the shrinking population any longer.

VOA: standard.2009.11.14

Another problem is access. Connecting informal communities to the city's water pipeline is a challenge because many are living on the land illegally.

VOA: standard.2010.08.04