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Anti-bat backlash feared in wake of fatal rabies case

Conservationists are concerned about a potential backlash against bats following a rare case in which a 21-year-old Parksville man died from rabies after a bat encounter. Mandy Kellner, co-ordinator of the B.C. Community Bat Program, said bats already face a number of threats to their survival, so it’s crucial to have public support for conservation efforts.…

Recycling in the Sea to Sky is a good news, bad news story

Backlog of product at GFL is a symptom of a complex ‘perfect storm,’ in the world of reducing, reusing and recycling: sales manager

Bales of recycled goods tower above visitors’ heads and stretch on for the length of a large house, or more. For those wondering what’s happening at the Green For Life Environmental – formerly Carney’s – recycling depot, here are some answers.…

Whistler council preview for Tuesday, July 23

First look: OCP third reading; GHG report; Employee Housing Policy on the agenda

Here’s a quick look at what to expect at Tuesday’s council meeting, kicking off at 5:30 p.m. at the Maury Young Arts Centre. OCP THIRD READING…

Canadians need to be patient, present, unconditional with reconciliation: Trudeau

Amy Smart / The Canadian Press

VICTORIA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says non-Indigenous Canadians need to be patient and unconditional in their support of Indigenous communities on the road to reconciliation and allow them to make mistakes. “We have to be patient.…

Plastic, plastic, plastic…

What do we do with all this plastic?

Plastic—it’s everywhere, including lots of media lately given those huge containers of trash from Canada that was supposedly plastic recyclables being shipped back indignantly (and rightfully so) by the Philippines and Malaysia for us to deal with. Then there’s the ever-increasing kilometres of plastic congealed in our oceans like scary floating islands; the dead whales and birds filled with plastic trash.…

Vail Resorts to acquire 17 U.S. ski areas with purchase of Peak Resorts

Estimated US$264-million deal expected to close this fall

Colorado ski-industry giant&mdash Vail Resorts just got bigger. The Broomfield, Colo.-based company announced Monday, July 22 that it has entered into a merger agreement to acquire the outstanding stock of Peak Resorts, Inc., which will add 17 U.S. ski areas to its growing roster of properties: Mount Snow in Vermont; Hunter Mountain in New York; Attitash Mountain Resort, Wildcat Mountain and Crotched Mountain in New Hampshire; Liberty Mountain Resort, Roundtop Mountain Resort, Whitetail Resort, Jack Frost and Big Boulder in Pennsylvania; Alpine Valley, Boston Mills, Brandywine and Mad River in Ohio; Hidden Valley and Snow Creek in Missouri; and Paoli Peaks in Indiana.…

B.C. eliminates personal-exemption limit on out-of-province booze

Move is in stark contrast to Ontario becoming more restrictive on interprovincial e-commerce shipments of alcohol into the province

British Columbians can now visit another Canadian province and bring back to B.C. an unlimited amount of alcohol, the B.C. government said in a recent news release. The move also applies to people from other provinces who visit B.C.…

Crime rate rose in 2018 but country still safer than a decade ago, StatCan says

Fourth year in a row the country’s crime rate has increased

OTTAWA — The country’s crime rate ticked up again in 2018, for a fourth year in a row, according to Statistics Canada. The national statistics agency said Monday the overall crime rate was up two per cent over last year, with over two million incidents reported by police in 2018.…

Fun and fitness at Myrtle Philip School

Opportunities for continued learning and recreational programming are not always abundant in small communities. This was especially true before the internet made distance learning and online tutorials commonplace.…

Wildfire escape routes? There’s (almost) an app for that

Scientists are using crowdsourced data to help firefighters flee dangerous flames

In 2013, when a wildfire changed tack and made a run for the town of Yarnell, Arizona, 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots hiked down from the fireline to try to save a few homes. As the blaze grew closer, the men were forced to flee to their safety zone, a ranch they thought was a 15-minute hike away.…

Pemberton Events | Pemberton BC Canada

pembertonvalleylodge.com – The Lodge Wins 2019 ‘Best of Pemberton’ AwardThank you to our hardworking dedicated staff, along with all our supporters and guests for voting Pemberton Valley Lodge ‘Best in Pemberton’. read more » …

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Blackcomb Burn – Whistler Hikes – A walk and a lark

awalkandalark.com – The Blackcomb Burn is an epic Canadian workout hike that is designed to make your heart beat and turn your legs into jelly. Having said that, it is also really fun, even if (like me) you’re not a fit…

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A Guide to Waterfalls in the Whistler Area

firsttrackslodge.com – Whistler is a paradise for any outdoor lover. We have incredible mountains that are begging to be explored. You have your choice of skiing, biking and hiking these world-famous mountains and getting …

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Your Guide To Function Junction in Whistler

lodgingovations.com – Amongst Whistler locals, Function Junction has been the best-kept secret for the past number of years. However, with the recent opening of new shops, restaurants, cafes and more, the secret is well a…

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Nine Caribbean islands on one cruise

On a sunny 23-degree Celsius January morning, our eight-person open-air gondola ascended quietly into St. Lucia’s lush rainforest for an aerial tram ride. Countless shades of green and a fresh, earthy scent delighted our senses and dispelled travel stress.…