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Escape into the woods of Minnekhada Park
January 21, 2022By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer I’ve never hiked and living in BC makes this feel like a waste. I always admired Instagram photos from afar, but was too scared to give it a shot. I worried about all sorts of things: heights, the cost of hiking boots, and how “easy” an easy hike would be. Recently, I found Minnekhada Park, a two hour trail in Port Coquitlam that weaves its way through Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. I didn’t know what to expect of the 4.7 km hike but knowing all new adventures warrant a buddy, I asked a friend…
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UnbeLEAFable plant life found at SFU
July 22, 2019By: Anindita Gupta, Peak Associate With the SFU Burnaby campus buzzing with the sound of drilling and the whacking of hammers, it is difficult to appreciate the surrounding beauty. With the uncalled-for summer rains, it is even harder. But, on…
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Hundreds of international scientists call for urgent action to protect B.C’s rainforests
July 18, 2018By: Srijani Datta, Assistant News Editor On June 28, 223 international scientists called on the British Columbia government to stop the incessant logging of temperate rainforests in the province. The scientists addressed their concerns in a letter titled “International…
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A Dead Forest Index embraces the storytelling nature of song
June 13, 2016A Dead Forest Index is a musical duo formed by brothers Sam and Adam Sherry. The two worked independently as solo artists, collaborating when the opportunity arose, until 2010 when they decided to officially join together. “Everything just fell…
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