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Vancouver-based MEC reveals $11.5-million loss in last fiscal year

Vancouver-based MEC reveals $11.5-million loss in last fiscal year

Soft sales, increasing costs contribute to Mountain Equipment Co-op’s fortunes
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Backcountry BC pushing for uphill skiing corridor on Blackcomb Mountain

Backcountry BC pushing for uphill skiing corridor on Blackcomb Mountain

President of organization planning a protest trip to Whistler
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YVR hoping to keep emissions from soaring

YVR hoping to keep emissions from soaring

Vancouver airport to develop biofuel supply chain to reduce emissions from flying
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Harbour Air to test-fly ‘world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft’ next week

Harbour Air to test-fly ‘world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft’ next week

The Beaver seaplane retrofitted with a 750 horsepower all-electric magni500 propulsion system
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Rental device offers beacon of hope in the backcountry

Rental device offers beacon of hope in the backcountry

A North Shore entrepreneur is renting emergency gear that could mean the difference between life and death in the mountains. AllAdventure.
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Ten-year-old has pi memorized to 200 digits, speaks 4 languages

Ten-year-old has pi memorized to 200 digits, speaks 4 languages

José Valdes Rodriguez is a whiz in high-school math. He speaks four languages, and has been a guest speaker at events held at the University of Victoria’s observatory. Not bad for a 10-year-old.
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This is how to avoid shopping scams on social media: BBB

The Better Business Bureau is warning holiday shoppers to be on the lookout for fraud when purchasing items from a social media seller. The latest scam, according to BBB, involves an Instagram seller dealing in rare and unique sneakers.
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Employment Standards complaints against One Ocean Expeditions almost double

Employment Standards complaints against One Ocean Expeditions almost double

The Squamish company has said it's been talking with potential partner to restructure business
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Sea lion rescued in Powell River likely suffered for weeks after being hit by crossbow: vet

Sea lion rescued in Powell River likely suffered for weeks after being hit by crossbow: vet

An emaciated California sea lion shot with a crossbow was likely suffering for weeks before being rescued near Powell River, says the head veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre. Dr.
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Penticton Santa fired for naughty photos has new gigs

Penticton Santa fired for naughty photos has new gigs

A Santa Claus fired from Penticton’s Cherry Lane Shopping Centre earlier this week for naughty photos taken on his own time offsite has received overwhelming support from the community, with new requests for his services pouring in.
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