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People pooping on Squamish trails prompts installation of porta potty "Adventure Hubs"

People pooping on Squamish trails prompts installation of porta potty "Adventure Hubs"

Locals have been increasingly complaining about human feces on local trails and a lack of facilities and parking for visitors.
87% of Canadians love being in nature, but 74% say it's easier to stay indoors

87% of Canadians love being in nature, but 74% say it's easier to stay indoors

A survey for the Nature Conservancy of Canada indicates Canadians feel happier when they are connected to nature, but fewer are making the effort the get out of the house.
Outdoors enthusiasts want you to keep your music to yourself on Grouse Grind

Outdoors enthusiasts want you to keep your music to yourself on Grouse Grind

In a polite bid to assure trail etiquette is followed, Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­recently installed a sign at the Grouse Grind advising hikers that amplified music is not allowed.
You have to book now to get a shot at these two B.C. camping spots in 2019

You have to book now to get a shot at these two B.C. camping spots in 2019

Hikers wanting to explore the scenic trail in Mount Robson Provincial Park or paddle the canoe circuit in Bowron Lake Provincial Park can soon reserve a spot for the 2019 season through Discover Camping.
This Burnaby woman is leading the charge to clean up the local shoreline

This Burnaby woman is leading the charge to clean up the local shoreline

Zero Waste Canada encourages people, through participating in events and through education, to not only recycle but to actually reduce consumption. A shoreline cleanup around Burnaby Lake was also conducted on Saturday by volunteers.
Squamish is declared carbon neutral

Squamish is declared carbon neutral

The District of Squamish has gained recognition from the province and other municipalities as a carbon-neutral community.
VIDEO: Watch a whale's tail bump a small boat

VIDEO: Watch a whale's tail bump a small boat

This video is a lesson in what not to do in B.C. waters--or any Canadian water--when whales are spotted.
Only 21% of old growth forest left on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island

Only 21% of old growth forest left on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island

All is not necessarily well on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island, according to Sierra Club BC, which is calling attention to the continued logging of old-growth forests on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island.
You're finally allowed to light a campfire - but it'll be in the rain

You're finally allowed to light a campfire - but it'll be in the rain

The ban on campfires is being lifted across most of the province – just in time for the rain to begin so nobody will want to go camping.
First Nations ban limited-entry moose hunt, saying situation is 'dire'

First Nations ban limited-entry moose hunt, saying situation is 'dire'

Two First Nations governments in the B.C. Interior are joining together to ban all limited-entry hunting for moose in their respective territories, while accusing the province of not taking effective action to protect the animals.