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Snow, ice force closure of Grouse Grind

Sorry, hardcore Grind-ers!

Dec 19, 2019 7:33 AM Read more >

Squamish man first Canadian to be chosen for the Fjällräven Polar expedition

The odds were against him, but Dan Van Drunen of Squamish got his wish.

Dec 19, 2019 7:15 AM Read more >

Massive outdoor Shipyards skating rink opens Thursday in North Vancouver

Free public skating kicks off Dec. 19 at noon at this epic new outdoor rink

Dec 19, 2019 7:11 AM Read more >

Hit the slopes with hundreds of Santas at Whistler Blackcomb

After fears that Dress Like Santa Day was going on hiatus, the long-running event was reinstated.

Dec 12, 2019 12:35 PM Read more >

Guardians of the mountains: Meet the people saving lives on Whistler slopes

Dec 8, 2019 6:54 AM Read more >

Six outdoor ice skating rinks in and around Vancouver to check out this winter

Dec 7, 2019 5:45 AM Read more >

Here's how Grouse Mountain brought snow-making to B.C.

In 1973, Grouse installed the first snow-making system in British Columbia, and it's been a big part of their operations since then.

Dec 5, 2019 12:14 PM Read more >

Here's what you need to do if you want to cut down a Christmas tree in B.C.

If you’d like to go out into the forest and find your perfect Christmas tree, you’ll need to get a permit first.

Dec 3, 2019 12:16 PM Read more >

Whistler Blackcomb unveils new ticket-purchasing device to help cut down lines

All three of Whistler Blackcomb's mountain bases will be equipped this winter with a new mobile device aimed at streamlining lift ticket purchasing and redeeming to cut down on wait times.

Nov 23, 2019 11:35 AM Read more >

Study finds microplastics in all remote Arctic beluga whales tested

A pioneering study of seven belugas in Canada's remote Arctic waters has found microplastics in the innards of every single whale.

Nov 22, 2019 7:16 AM Read more >