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spectators joined the party filled with music, yoga, sponsor demonstrations and some serious cheering on. For those of you who have yet to experience the heart racing, hair lifting effects of what is frequently referred to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster”, this 2.9 kilometre (1.8 mile) trail up the face of Grouse Mountain gaining an elevation of 853 metres is no easy task. Idar Karlsen, 69 years young

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The Eye of the Wind Construction An Icon in the Making When the decision was made to pursue development of The Eye of the Wind, everyone who was aware of the project felt an instant sense of both exhilaration and anticipation. How many people, in their lifetimes, have the chance to become part of a world first? Artists’ renderings had done a great job of faithfully depicting what the mighty tower

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program, one of our Corporate Adventure Training Adventures.Armed with running shoes and thinking caps on, the group split into 3 smaller groups and was challengeed with creating a team canvas - a canvas that expressed each team's identity. First Nation’s identities were offered as inspiration by our onsite facilitator, but the view from the Eye of the Wind truly unlocked the artists within. Yes, this

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Happy Holidays from the Wildlife Team! Well Santa's Reindeer, Dancer and Vixen, are all ready to go to work tomorrow evening!  That's their big night to shine!  We've taken extra good care of them this year for Santa.Grinder and Coola are snug in their beds for their long winter's nap and the wolves, bellies full, are lazing in the woods.  Fresh snow is currently falling and making everything

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Bears Still Snowed In! As if to say, Happy April Fools Day, more snow fell over the bear den and bear habitat.  We have begun to see a few signs of spring, but the snow has shown no sign of stopping.  Grinder and Coola's 'Bear Hotel' is still surrounded by over 15 feet of snow!  This makes it fairly dark inside, and when the boys have made their first exploratory journeys to the front part of

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has decreased, so in response we have decreased the amount of food they are receiving.  They will have a couple more salmon feeds and are still receiving their daily vegetables but once the snow starts to fall we will cut off this supply as well and this will be the final trigger that it's time to hibernate.Depending on what Mother Nature decides to do in regards to snowfall over the next little

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push.ca. Checking out all five, and pick your favourite! But don’t delay... voting is only open until Monday, April 9, 2012 at noon Pacific time. Watch and cast your vote todayAnd not to be outdone, the Quiksilver Photographer Showdown had amateur photographers catching the action in a single frame. We have eight finalists vying for your vote. This contest closes at midnight, Thursday, April 5 (Pacific

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problem solving.  “Although many of us have worked together for years it was great to see people trying new things, being supported by their team members. Everyone had positive comments from the day!” Development and Communications team at Covenant House Vancouver The human knot was definitely a favourite of the group as they found that sometimes a good laugh is an important part of solving problems

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Tempest, an avid Seek The Peaker who passed away from advanced breast cancer just before Christmas. “Kim’s incredible passion for the cause and enthusiasm for this event inspired her friends and family, including her young teen daughter, to join Kim’s team and help raise thousands of dollars in pledges for Rethink year after year,” says MJ DeCoteau, Executive Director at Rethink Breast Cancer. “Kim

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NBC Today Show - February 17th 2010 Previous Shows & Recaps February 17, 2010 NBC Today show's guests were:  Vera Wang - World renowned fasion designer American pair skaters - Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett and Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig with an on ice performance American skaters - Kristi Yamaguchi and Paul Wylie Celebrity Chef - Jean-Georges Vongerichten and his executive chef David

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