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Canadian Aboriginal Groups Oppose Pipeline

By The World ⋅ February 9, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

The proposed pipeline would run from Bruderheim, Alberta, to Kitimat, British Columbia. (Photo: youtube.com/EnbridgePipelines)

This week, aboriginal groups from British Columbia sent an open letter to Chinese President Hu Jintao asking China to raise the native community’s concerns about the pipeline with President Harper.

Another Oil Pipeline Runs into Political Debate in Canada

By The World ⋅ January 19, 2012 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System runs from the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Alaska at Valdez measuring 800 miles. (Photo: US Geological Survey/Wikipedia)

There is a political battle in Canada over a proposed pipeline that would go west from Alberta through a remote wilderness area to an isolated stretch of coast in British Columbia.

Mountains in British Columbia

By The World ⋅ January 2, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Whistler Mountain in British Columbia, Canada. (Photo: Andysonic777/Wikipedia)

For the Geo Quiz we are looking for a mountain in British Columbia, Canada where there is plenty of snow for skiers this season unlike last year when snow had to be helicoptered for the Winter Olympics.

Measuring Happiness in Victoria, British Columbia

By Rhitu Chatterjee ⋅ October 3, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

The first survey, conducted in 2008 revealed that Victorians are pretty happy and content with their lives. (Photo: Rhitu Chatterjee)

A Canadian epidemiologist is helping his own community to track the happiness of its people.

Rebirth Of Marine Life In Western Canada

By The World ⋅ September 19, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Howe Sound, British Columbia (Photo: Guilhem Vellut/Flickr)

A body of water in British Columbia ha marine life bouncing back after years of contamination.

Why the Vancouver Riot Happened

By The World ⋅ September 2, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

Fires in Vancouver following the Canucks game 7 loss in the Stanley Cup finals (photo: Femi de France/Flickr)

A report looked into why thousands of disappointed hockey fans took to the streets of Vancouver after their team lost the Stanley Cup Finals.

Cold-water diving

By The World ⋅ April 20, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

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We’re looking for the name of a large island in the Pacific northwest. The Queen Charlotte Strait separates this 300-mile long island from mainland British Columbia. At the northern end of the island is God’s Pocket Marine Provincial Park. Scuba divers flock there as the cold-water diving season gets underway. Download MP3

Polygamy case in Canada

By The World ⋅ November 23, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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A court in British Columbia is hearing arguments in a case that could invalidate Canada’s anti-polygamy laws. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets details on the case from Daphne Bramham, a reporter with the Vancouver Sun newspaper. Download MP3

Fault line

By The World ⋅ August 31, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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We’re looking for a fault-line where seismologists say an earthquake is inevitable. It’s 680 miles long and runs off the coast of the Pacific Northwest. It stretches from Southern British Columbia in Canada, along the states of Washington and Oregon, all the way to northern California. Download MP3

Canadian lake

By The World ⋅ August 26, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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This time we’re headed to where the wild things are. It’s a place in southeastern British Columbia. If you’re driving there you would take the Crows Nest Highway to the “warmest tree-lined lake in Canada”. This lake was in the news recently. Canadian police raided a property there and found a fenced-off marijuana field with about a 1,000 plants. And they found what they believed were black bears guarding the property. Download MP3

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Tamil asylum boat arrives in Canada

By The World ⋅ August 13, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

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A Thai ship carrying hundreds of Sri Lankan Tamils arrived at the Esquimalt naval base in British Columbia on Friday. The MV Sun Sea had been intercepted off the Canadian coast on Thursday. According to Canada’s public safety minister there were 490 people aboard the ship, possibly including members of the banned Tamil Tiger rebels. The CBC’s Curt Petrovich has been following the story unfolding in Western Canada. Download MP3

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Tom Hooper

By The World ⋅ May 4, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Canadian rocker Neil Young famously sang the words, “It’s better to burn out than to fade away.” Well, our final story today is about a Canadian rocker who didn’t take Young’s advice. The World’s Jason Margolis met him in Victoria, British Columbia. Download MP3

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Gambling in Russia, Taxing Canadian Carbon, and Returning from War in a Weak Economy

By Jason Margolis ⋅ March 31, 2010 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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It’s hard enough to go to war. Imagine coming back home to look for work in a weak economy. On this edition of the global economy podcast, U.S. military veterans looking for work at home in Wisconsin.

Also gambling in Russia, preparing for the 2014 Winter Olympics, and taxing British Columbians at the gas pump to prevent climate change. And live like a hamster in France!

Paralympic Games in Vancouver

By The World ⋅ March 19, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The Vancouver Winter Olympics may be over but athletes from around the globe are still competing in British Columbia, this time in the Paralympics. Rick Hansen is following the Games in Vancouver. He’s a former Canadian Paralympian and an activist for people with spinal cord injuries. Jeb Sharp talks with him. Download MP3(Photo: Nicholas Wolaver)

Olympic legacy for Canada’s native tribes

By The World ⋅ March 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Four of Canada’s ‘First Nations’ – the Lil’wat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh – together with the Vancouver Olympic Committee officially hosted the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games which finished on Sunday. The World’s Andrea Crossan reports on the Olympic legacy for the four native tribes. Download MP3

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