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Despite wintry weather, Vancouver's lakes and ponds not safe for skating

Despite wintry weather, Vancouver's lakes and ponds not safe for skating

If all the recent snow and below-zero temps have had you dreaming of lacing up your skates and hitting the ice at one of Vancouver's lakes or ponds, sadly the powers that be will tell you that's a no-go.
BC Parks reacts to 'driver anarchy' at Joffre Lakes

BC Parks reacts to 'driver anarchy' at Joffre Lakes

An account of overcrowding at Joffre Lakes Provincial Park from an RCMP officer describes "driver anarchy" and expresses fear someone could get hit by a car.
Ski resort near Squamish five years away 'if everything falls into place'

Ski resort near Squamish five years away 'if everything falls into place'

As Garibaldi At Squamish (GAS) continues to pitch a four-season mountain resort on Brohm Ridge, its vice-president of planning, Rod MacLeod, presented the latest details to Squamish residents.
Some boat owners are just abandoning their craft in B.C. waters

Some boat owners are just abandoning their craft in B.C. waters

Abandoned boats aren’t just an eyesore – they are an environmental and navigational hazard. This might seem obvious, but some boat owners in the province aren’t getting the message.
Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­company hopes to spark environmental change in Hollywood North

Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­company hopes to spark environmental change in Hollywood North

The film and television industry is all about creation — of magical movie moments, jobs, stars and box office revenue. But it also creates megatons of waste — dirty, dirty waste — even on sets where the entertainment product is wholesome and clean.
This south Burnaby resident is fed up with living in a dumping zone

This south Burnaby resident is fed up with living in a dumping zone

Jon Firor just wants to go for a walk in peace. But he can’t. When he hits the trails near his home on Marine Way in south Burnaby, including the one along the Fraser River, all he sees is garbage. Lots of it.
This Squamish Canyon walkway could open this year

This Squamish Canyon walkway could open this year

Rendering of proposed Canyon project. Submitted Since the concept of the Squamish Canyon was announced last fall, crowd equity raised $282,000 for the multifaceted destination project.
These 3 Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ski season experiences rank among the most popular in the world

These 3 Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ski season experiences rank among the most popular in the world

There can much more to skiing than simply hitting the slopes. Sure, you can focus on the whole "après ski" experience of imbibing and unwinding, but there are also some fun skiing, snowboarding and ski-related experiences to be enjoyed while you're on the mountain.
These photos will help you know which Squamish mountain you're looking at

These photos will help you know which Squamish mountain you're looking at

New to town, just visiting, or a long-time Squamish resident, it can be confusing to know which mountain is which when staring skyward.
PHOTOS: This 'Mossome' B.C. grove is 'one of the most beautiful' forests on Earth

PHOTOS: This 'Mossome' B.C. grove is 'one of the most beautiful' forests on Earth

A six-hectare parcel of old-growth forest in the San Juan River Valley, near Port Renfrew, has been dubbed Mossome Grove (a combination of “mossy” and “awesome”) by the conservationists who recently came across it.