Recession batters Whistler's Olympic hopes

Despite the 2010 Olympic buzz, the BC resort of Whistler is feeling the effects of the recession. Young workers were…

By Alfred Hermida , in Business , on July 28, 2009 Tags: 2010, Olympics, recession, Whistler

Despite the 2010 Olympic buzz, the BC resort of Whistler is feeling the effects of the recession.

Young workers were once in high demand. But not anymore.

Produced by Kate Allen, Josh deHaas, Jesse Kline and Magally Zelaya.

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