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Air Canada boosting Vancouver flights to Yellowknife due to growth in aurora-viewing tourism

Due to international popularity of the northern lights, Air Canada is increasing flights to Yellowknife.

Sasquatch Provincial Park closed because of wildfire

The legendary bipedal and very hairy sasquatch, a.k.a. bigfoot, has allegedly lived in the area.

Cyclists can rejoice: the province will widen highway between Powell River and Lund

For Powell River residents, it's soon going to be safe to hop on a bike to reach the former hippie colony at the top of the Highway 101.

Air Canada named Best Airline in North America at Skytrax Awards 2018

It’s the seventh time in nine years that the major carrier has received the accolade.

New nighttime walk in Whistler transforms old-growth forest into dreamy wonderland beneath the stars

There's more to do in Whistler this summer at night than go to Garfinkel's.

Wanderlust Whistler draws yoga devotees with a thirst for mountain air and outdoor adventure

It's yoga festival with a silent disco and speakeasy talks.

B.C. health officials issue alert about passenger with measles at Vancouver International Airport

An airplane passenger in Vancouver with a case of measles on June 23.

The Wickaninnish Cookbook brings the flavours of Tofino to your home kitchen

I'd rather be in Tofino.

Sustainable fish and seafood is on the summer menu at Fairmont Chateau Whistler's Grill Room

Not all farmed fish is bad.

WestJet's ultra-low-cost airline, Swoop, launches today with flight from Hamilton to Abbotsford

Earlier this year, Swoop announced plans for six weekly flights between Abbotsford and Hamilton.

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