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Fork in the road: You are what you eat—more than ever

piquenewsmagazine.com – A new study finds that the century-old energy balance model that tells us we put on weight because we simply eat too many calories is not accurate.

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For the fourth time this year, a massive rockfall at the Stawamus Chief

squamishchief.com – Experts believe rain seeped into fractures in the rock, which was weakened by extreme temperatures this summer.

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Expanded Cornucopia set to return for 25th-anniversary edition

piquenewsmagazine.com – After being cut short last year, Whistler’s culinary festival, Cornucopia, is set to expand this November, with 16 days of events planned

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What’s your innovative tourism idea?

piquenewsmagazine.com – A new mentorship and grant program aims to spark innovative tourism ideas for Whistler and the Sea to Sky.

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UBCM calls for climate action funding

biv.com – The UBCM is asking Victoria to properly fund continued local climate change action. They say CARIP was cancelled without local government consultation.

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Tourism marketers spread the word on vaccine requirements

timescolonist.com – Victoria, B.C. restaurants have dealt with a number of visitors forgetting their proof of vaccination in their hotel rooms or bringing the wrong document.

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The power of invisible patterns

piquenewsmagazine.com – Thomas King’s latest novel, Sufferance, paints a detailed picture of the sad realities and intricacies of surviving on a reserve.

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The Outsider: I vs. we and finding common ground in the outdoors

piquenewsmagazine.com – Leave aside some of the outrageous claims in the vaccination debate and think about the climate and the environment when you vote Sept. 20

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Resource officers and police shut down concert in Upper Squamish Valley

piquenewsmagazine.com – Resource officers and police shut down a music event attended by up to 150 people.

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No Charge for Rescue campaign launched by BC Search and Rescue Association

piquenewsmagazine.com – With its new campaign, the B.C. Search and Rescue Association wants to squash the rumours that its service comes with a charge.

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Heavy rain in the weekend forecast as storm hits B.C.’s South Coast

cbc.ca – A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada for much of the Lower Mainland, including Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, the Sunshine Coast, and eastern Vancouver I…

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British Columbia to end state of emergency caused by wildfires on Tuesday night

piquenewsmagazine.com – VICTORIA — The B.C. government is ending a provincial state of emergency because of wildfires on Tuesday night. The government says it is taking the step based on advice from emergency management and…

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Yule Have a Great Time at Christmas in London!

journeyhero.net – London the ‘Capital of Cool’ at all times but during Christmas Streets are adorned with fairy lights, shop windows fill up with gifts, and local choirs carol in the streets.

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Tofino businesses struggle to stay open amid staffing shortages

piquenewsmagazine.com – ‘We shouldn’t be closed, but we’re having to close.’

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Service industry in B.C. struggling to find staff

biv.com – Coronavirus restrictions on dining in the past have made the sector less reliable as a source of income, according to a restaurant operations president.

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