John Copsey 1 day ago
A man is recovering after being attacked by a grizzly bear in a remote area of B.C. Sunday afternoon.https://www.dianomi.com/smartads.epl?id=3533
The man and his wife were out mountain biking near Spruce Lake north of the small community of Gold Bridge, about two hours northwest of Lillooet.
Read more: B.C.’s iconic grizzly bear adapting to coexist with people in the Okanagan
by Paul Bickford August 15, 2020
A five-year project is improving the trail system in Hay River.
The initiative, now in its second year, is working on the 14.6 km of trails, which are part of the recreational infrastructure of the Town of Hay River.
“For us, it’s something that’s important to maintain and have in good condition for people to be active, healthy and get outdoors,” said Stephane Millette, the recreation director with the Town of Hay River.
Andrea Ross · CBC News · Posted: Aug 16, 2020
A non-profit conservation group is calling on the province to invest an additional $60 million in upgrades, infrastructure, education and staffing to secure a sustainable future for B.C.'s parks.
B.C. Parks saw its budget reduced slightly from $41.7 million to $40.6 million this year. Bruce Passmore, executive director of the B.C. Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, says this budget needs to be boosted drastically if the province expects to keep its wilderness areas pristine for years to come.
B.C. Parks has been "chronically underfunded" for a decade, he said.
Trevor Howlett · CBC News · Posted: Aug 15, 2020
If you're looking to rent a canoe or kayak to paddle the North Saskatchewan River on a weekend this summer, it won't be easy.
Traffic on the river is higher than normal as Edmontonians find ways to stay active in a COVID-19 pandemic summer.
Jason Hayes, owner of Canoeheads, has been renting canoes for trips on the river since 1996. He said this season has been especially busy.
CBC News · Posted: Aug 14, 2020
A major project is underway on the waterfront in St. Stephen, and it could become a significant development in Saint John as a motion will come before Common Council on Monday.
The Coastal Link Trail would be a cycling and hiking route from the city to Maces Bay, St. George, Saint Andrews, St. Stephen and points between and beyond.
"We are going to build a world-class trail network," said Darren Turner, the semi-retired army engineer, who is chairing the volunteer-led initiative.