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‘The Blob’ threatens carbon-sucking power of Pacific Ocean: study

piquenewsmagazine.com – Research shows the 2013 discovery of The Blob — a massive marine heat wave —threatens the carbon-scrubbing role of the Pacific Ocean’s tiniest creatures.

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“Beyond Bows and Arrows”: Indigenous Radio in Texas

thenation.com – Two hours of escape and connection.

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Whistler Extreme Private Adventure

tours4everyone.com – Experience the best of Whistler Extreme Adventure with a Local Guide. This tour is perfect if you love extreme sports – Bungee Diving, nature, spectacular physical landscape scenery, fiords, majestic…

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South India Road Trip – Mountains, Spices and Tea

piquenewsmagazine.com – The Idukki District of Kerala can be described in three words: mountains, tea, and spices. The verdant Western Ghat Mountains are home to everything you ever saw in a spice shop.

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New database shows Canada’s highest-polluting cities, what needs to change

piquenewsmagazine.com – A new online tool shows greenhouse gas emissions by city or town, allowing municipalities to understand their carbon footprint and the number one source.

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Letter to the Editor: LIFTing us up

piquenewsmagazine.com – The Mature Action Community congratulates Arts Whistler on its LIFTing the Community project, which gave new life to old Blackcomb Catskinner Chairs.

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House Sales Are Booming in Rural B.C. — and Renters Are Getting Slammed

piquenewsmagazine.com – As landlords cash out their ‘investment’ properties, many tenants are losing affordable homes

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Half of Canada’s youth report seeing school racism: survey

squamishchief.com – More than half of Canadian youth report seeing others at school insulted, bullied or excluded based on their race or ethnicity, says new data

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Enchanting Vallea Lumina night walk will shine in Whistler next month | Listed

dailyhive.com – Whistler’s enchanting Vallea Lumina night walks are returning this winter and you can wander a magical landscape.

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Children’s health, cognitive abilities depend on access to nature: Metro Vancouver study

piquenewsmagazine.com – A study tracking 27,372 children across Metro Vancouver found those who live near green space achieved better results on early childhood development tests.

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B.C. moving back to more prescriptive forestry management

biv.com – New legislation will give government more direct control over how forestry is done in B.C.

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‘We will need time to review the implications for our district’: SD48

piquenewsmagazine.com – With the lingering coronavirus pandemic BC opts against vaccine mandates for teachers as children aged five to 11 ordered to mask up

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Whistler hockey player set to start year two at Brock University

piquenewsmagazine.com – After her first season was cancelled due to the coronavirus, Camie Matteau Rushbrook is stoked to finally play some games for the Brock University Badgers

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West Vancouver couple taken for $500,000 in phone scam

nsnews.com – West Vancouver police are warning the public to be vigilant after a couple was persuaded to transfer $500,000 to con men pretending to be fraud investigators

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The Outsider: An ode to A-Line

piquenewsmagazine.com – Whistler’s downhill bike park 2021 season is drawing to a close, but getting out and enjoying those last iconic A-Line runs will make you excited for 2022.

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