Archives for “February 2008”

MEC
February 29, 2008

BC Creek Protection Society

The most important accomplishment thus far has been the society’s initiative in forming the BC Rivers Alliance (BCRA). The BCRA is a province wide network … (More)

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February 26, 2008

Record 10 World Cup Races

Canada impressed the world with its ability to stage a record 10 World Cup alpine ski races this winter, Alpine Canada Alpin and the Canadian … (More)

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February 25, 2008

CKCA Hosting Grant Writing Workshops

Krista Patterson, of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), will be presenting workshops on how to apply for Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Arts, Culture, and … (More)

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Whistler Pulls Off Wildly Successful World Cup… We’re Olympic Ready!

As any of the many Aussies who populate Whistler might tell you: Good on ya, mate! If this weekend’s World Cup was supposed to be … (More)

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Aqualine Champions Ski Racing

World-leading Toronto-based mining company Aquiline Resources Inc. will providing valuable support to Canada’s alpine ski teams through 2010, Alpine Canada Alpin announced today. Aquiline Resources … (More)

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February 22, 2008

Janyk 0.16s from Podium

Britt Janyk (Whistler, BC) had the hometown crowd on the edge of their seat, finishing today’s thrilling Ladies TELUS Whistler Downhill just 0.16s from the … (More)

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February 21, 2008

Four Canadians in Top 15 as World Cup ski racing returns to Whistler

Erik Guay (Mont-Tremblant, QC) narrowly missed becoming the first Canadian male to be on a World Cup podium in Whistler, BC since Rob Boyd’s dramatic … (More)

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February 20, 2008

CBT Boosts Funding for Arts, Culture & Heritage

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is increasing its funding to $500,000 for the Arts, Culture, and Heritage program, administered by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance … (More)

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Canadians Shine in Whistler

Britt Janyk (Whistler, BC), preparing to compete in a World Cup ski race in her hometown for the first time, finished second in today’s opening … (More)

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February 17, 2008

Omischl stays on top

The outstanding season for aerialist Steve Omischl continued with a silver medal in FIS Freestyle World Cup action Sunday. Omischl made his sixth podium appearance … (More)

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