Archive of posts tagged "snow"

Boundary Bay Snowy Owls

January 16th, 2012 @ 10:15am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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A few weeks ago, arctic-dwelling Snowy Owls migrated to Boundary Bay (bordered by Surrey to the East and Delta to the West). These birds are on BC’s Endangered Species list under a code “blue” which means they are “considered to be of Special Concern (formerly Vulnerable) in British Columbia. Blue-listed taxa are at risk, but [...]

Vancouver Snow Removal & Snow Angels

January 16th, 2012 @ 9:20am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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The City of Vancouver had their snow and ice removal information posted weeks ago, in anticipation of the white blanket that was bound to fall this season. Photo credit: PiscesDreamer on Flickr Aside from having a winter-ready vehicle, it’s also your responsibility to make sure the sidewalks are clear for pedestrians in your neighbourhood. No [...]

Canadian Snowmobile in Whistler

November 28th, 2010 @ 10:46am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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Having spent more time in Whistler during the spring and summer months, I’m familiar with its many activities outside of carving up the snow-covered slopes. Even when the mountain opens up for its world-famous winter season you can still find plenty to do if you’re not a skiier or snowboarder. From ziplining to snowshoeing, the [...]

Archives Photos of the Day: Snow Days

November 25th, 2010 @ 10:15am by Rebecca Bollwitt
Posted in history, photos, snow, surrey, vancouver
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The North Shore mountains hide, shrouded in a grey cloud of flurries as I look out over an un-touched blanket of snow covering the West End. This morning’s snow in Metro Vancouver is still cascading from the skies as many have taken to staying indoors and bundling up. Growing up in Surrey we used to [...]

Vancouver History: Christmas

December 24th, 2008 @ 8:34am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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With dozens of centimeters of snow on the ground (and still falling) the city is muffled in a powdery silence. Photo credit: John Biehler on Flickr Here’s a quick roundup of Vancouver History notes, with a Christmas theme. December 24, 1951. Sultry Hollywood actress Yvonne De Carlo, dubbed the “most beautiful woman in the world,” [...]

Snow Etiquette in Vancouver

December 20th, 2008 @ 10:41am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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Over a year ago I did a post about umbrella etiquette and I think it’s time to share some information, laws, and common courtesies regarding snowy conditions in our fair city. Last night we witnessed about 3 accidents in the alley behind our house as it is not sanded or plowed. Alleys aren’t really a [...]

Vancouver Traffic Cameras Get Home Safe

December 17th, 2008 @ 2:25pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
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I’ve featured a few area webcams before however on days like today, when people need to get across the region while the roads are covered in ice, snow, and drivers that certainly are not used to these conditions, it may come in handy to check out the routes before you leave the comfort of your [...]

Tobogganing and Sledding in Vancouver

December 17th, 2008 @ 10:40am by Rebecca Bollwitt
Posted in cheap fun, cheap things to do, newwestminster, snow, surrey, vancouver, weather
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On official snow days we’d get packed into our snowsuits, pull our socks up past the top of our boots and put on so many sweaters it was an impossible feat to put your arms down flat at your side. With the ‘swish swish’ of our snowsuits being the only sound in the neighbourhood as [...]