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Do you know how Garibaldi Lake was formed?

Do you know how Garibaldi Lake was formed?

A unique combination of geologic events is responsible for creating many of the similarly unique natural features found throughout the Sea to Sky.
Be prepared for icy conditions, North Shore Rescue warns

Be prepared for icy conditions, North Shore Rescue warns

Winter has fallen on the trails of the North Shore mountains - and so have a lot of ill-equipped hikers. North Shore Rescue is asking anyone headed into the bush to be prepared for slippery and potentially dangerous conditions.
This B.C. museum has 18,000 new fossils, and wants you to pick your favourite

This B.C. museum has 18,000 new fossils, and wants you to pick your favourite

British Columbians who haven't yet marked their ballots in a referendum on electoral reform could distract themselves a little longer by voting for an official fossil symbol for the province.
A bridge collapsed into a Burnaby creek during a critical spawning time

A bridge collapsed into a Burnaby creek during a critical spawning time

A Burnaby environmentalist is demanding answers after spotting trail repairs that he fears will disrupt spawning salmon.
Whistler's new Blackcomb Gondola won't be ready for opening day

Whistler's new Blackcomb Gondola won't be ready for opening day

The new Blackcomb Gondola, the centrepiece of Whistler Blackcomb’s (WB) $66-million lift upgrades slated for this winter, won’t be operational in time for the Nov. 22 Opening Day.
Outdoor ice skating rinks in and around Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­to check out this winter

Outdoor ice skating rinks in and around Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­to check out this winter

Here are four scheduled outdoor ice skating venues (and four more public waterways that could potentially open to skating) to check out this winter in and around Metro Vancouver.
Spawning salmon illegally fished and 'slaughtered' in Burnaby

Spawning salmon illegally fished and 'slaughtered' in Burnaby

An unknown individual who illegally “slaughtered” two spawning salmon in Burnaby potentially deprived the ecosystem of 2,400 fry, according to streamkeeper Nick Kvenich.
Dog ban part of long-range plan for Grouse Mountain park

Dog ban part of long-range plan for Grouse Mountain park

A long-term plan for Grouse Mountain Regional Park, including the banning of dogs on a popular trail, was unanimously approved by the Metro Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­board on Oct. 26.
Why seafood eco-labelling matters

Why seafood eco-labelling matters

Earlier this year, when more than 50 B.C. chefs put their names to a letter calling on the B.C. government not to renew 20 salmon farm leases, one name was conspicuously absent – Ned Bell’s.
Fishing industry slammed for 'disturbing safety record' and high death toll

Fishing industry slammed for 'disturbing safety record' and high death toll

Federal safety officials slammed Canada’s fishing industry Monday over a five-fold increase in fatalities this year — including three deaths near Tofino.