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Authorities report bear sightings are up across B.C. and share tips for staying safe around wild animals

Bear sightings are up across B.C. this year, and conservation officials aren’t exactly sure why.

Hike, bike, paddle: Plan in the works for Metro Vancouver’s new Widgeon Marsh Regional Park

Metro Vancouver is gathering public feedback this summer on a park management plan.

The Summer Issue: Two hikes to help you forget about the crowded city

Tantalus View Lookout and Teapot Hill aren’t that far away from Vancouver

Park board adopts 10-year plan for recreation and exploration on the water around Vancouver

With water on three sides of the downtown core, beaches up and down the Burrard Inlet, and urban bays like False Creek and Deep Cove all over the place, exploring our city from the ocean might be the best way to do it.

Boat collision at Osoyoos Lake: three injured, two dead, including man from Metro Vancouver

Three men were taken to hospital with serious injuries while two men remained missing.

Search and rescue launched for two hikers on Lions Bay trail

The 16-kilometre trail has an elevation gain of 1,280 metres.

The hunt is on for $100,000 treasure chests buried in Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton

Somewhere in Vancouver is $100,000 that’s yours for the taking.

B.C. Ferries holds boat back to let black bear go for a swim in Nanaimo

B.C. Ferries later confirmed that the bear was indeed the reason it delayed one sailing.

Get your grind on: Grouse Grind reopening in North Vancouver for 2019 season

It’s back to the grind for fitness freaks and outdoor enthusiasts.

Avalanche Canada issues warning for B.C. backcountry users

B.C. backcountry users are being warned to take extra precautions this weekend due to unstable conditions.

Surrey hiker missing after avalanche near Mount Seymour: rescuers locate body

While one hiker survived an avalanche by clinging to a tree, his friend vanished from sight.

One hiker still missing after another rescued from avalanche on Mount Seymour

One hiker is safe but another remains missing after an avalanche on Mount Seymour Monday morning (February 18).

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