Grouse Mountain’s longest serving president has been recognized for his contributions to the ski industry by the Canada West Ski Areas Association.
Stuart McLaughlin, who has been Grouse’s president since 1988, was awarded the Jim Marshall Leadership Award for “making a meaningful contribution to the sport of recreational skiing,” according to a CWSAA release.
McLaughlin is the 38th recipient of the annual award. The CWSAA noted his work to diversify Grouse into a year-round resort, such as undertaking major infrastructure and terrain developments to the mountain, were reasons why he received the leadership award.
The awards were presented during CWSAA’s spring conference which took place at Lake Louise last week. The conference was attended by over 500 professionals in the ski industry.
North Shore Folkfest gets multiculturalism grant
The North Shore Folkfest Society has been awarded a grant from the provincial government due to the festival’s fostering and promotion of cultural diversity.
The $2,500 multiculturalism grant was announced early last month. The Folkfest Society is one of 120 organizations across B.C. receiving a combined total of $300,000 from the grant.
According to a provincial government press release, organizations can put the grant money towards projects such as festivals, forums or community celebrations that emphasize multiculturalism.
Special emphasis is given to community projects that challenge racism and hate.
This year’s 42nd annual North Shore Folkfest will celebrate multiculturalism through its displays of dance, music and other performances put on by 20 different performance groups.
The festival takes place June 18-19 at Centennial Theatre.
