Russell And Graham Henry Kayak From Brazil To Florida For Fun
For most of us, the idea of kayaking 6,500 kilometres would seem like a daunting task. But for two British Columbia brothers, it sounded like fun. Russell and Graham Henry, 21 and 22 respectively,...
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Harry Manx Guitar Recovered From Alleged Thief In Chicago
In just a weekend, B.C. blues musician Harry Manx went through the despair of having his unique Indian guitar stolen from an airport baggage carousel, the staggering online support of strangers who...
View ArticleThe Best Of The World Spa & Wellness Awards May Be Your New Haven For Bliss
(Relaxnews) - Brands like the Mandarin Oriental and Clinique La Prairie were among the big winners at an awards night honouring the best in luxury spa and wellness destinations around the world. If...
View Article10 MILLION Scallops Dead In B.C. Waters
A Vancouver Island aquatic farming operation has been forced to scale back its operations significantly following a mass wipeout of its shellfish. Rising acidity in the sea water around Qualicum Beach...
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The World's 50 Most Visited Tourist Attractions People Can't Get Enough Of
If you're looking for a tried-and-true bucket list, this may be it. It may not be the most original collection of destinations, but this infographic of the the world's 50 most visited tourist...
View ArticleKiller Whale's Death Not Fault Of Canadian Navy
VANCOUVER - The Canadian navy has been cleared in the death of a killer whale that washed up in Washington state two years ago.The whale's bloodied and bruised carcass washed up just north of Long...
View ArticleVirgin Airline's In-Flight Safety Video Pays Homage To Cinema & The Oscars
(Relaxnews) - After orcs, hobbits, dancing, singing flight attendants, and Betty White -- in a class all her own -- Virgin Atlantic has become the latest airline to release an innovative in-flight...
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Quidditch Global Games Coming To Burnaby
Grab your Nimbus 2000 and start perfecting your quaffle toss, because the quidditch Global Games are coming to Burnaby. The sport, though born in the mythical world of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter"...
View ArticleHeritage Classic Tickets Given Away By Jason Garrison
Cue the Vancouver hipster jokes. Vancouver Canucks defenceman Jason Garrison has some tickets for the NHL Heritage Classic at BC Place on March 2 to give away, so he decided to launch a contest for his...
View ArticleThis Is What A Snowball Fight With 2,000 People Looks Like
It doesn't snow often in Vancouver but when it does, we make the most of it. About 2,000 people at the University of British Columbia took part in a massive snowball fight on Tuesday, some letting off...
View ArticleHighway 400 South Of Barrie Closed After Multi-Vehicle Crash
Highway 400 is closed just south of Barrie, Ont., after a multi-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes approaching Innisfil Beach Road, Ontario Provincial Police say. The pileup occurred around 9 a.m.,...
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Churchill, Manitoba, Canada's Polar Bear Capital, As Seen From Google Streetview
You don't have to go very far to see "the polar bear capital of the world" any more. What used to require a trip to Churchill, Man., a town known for some of the largest polar bear gatherings around...
View Article'Rainblossom Project' Red Umbrellas Brighten Up Vancouver (TWEETS)
In a city known for its very generous precipitation, it takes a certain perspective to see the rain as inspiration for more than a reason to hide away inside. That's just what a group of anonymous...
View ArticleSee London Like a Local
You've been to London before -- so you've visited the Victoria & Albert Museum, been to the Tower of London, shopped at Harrods, and walked the London Tower Bridge (if you need more ideas, check...
View ArticleWhat To Do With Your Kids During March Break If You're In Canada
Now that winter is (hopefully) approaching its end, you’re probably dreaming of the summer holiday and its promise of sun and sand. But before you start planning your next trip to the beach, you have...
View ArticleThe Most Luxurious Hotel Bathrooms In Las Vegas (PHOTOS)
(Relaxnews) - From Grecian marble columns and heated toilet seats to steam showers that feature colour therapy, some of the most over-the-top bathroom hotels in Las Vegas could be suites onto...
View Article2014's Best Cruise Ships, As Chosen By The Cruisers' Choice Awards
(Relaxnews) - Disney Cruise Line is emerging as a leader and customer favourite in the industry, after the brand took the top spot across 13 categories in a critics’ choice awards. According to the...
View ArticleJAL Wins Title Of 'Most Reliable Airline' In Flightstats Study
(Relaxnews) - Japan Airlines has emerged as the most reliable carrier in the world, posting the best on-time performance. After collecting real-time flight status information of the top 200 airlines in...
View ArticleCanadians In Ukraine's Crimea Region Should Leave While They Can: Ottawa
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper has called a special cabinet meeting after Russia cleared the way for the deployment of troops to Ukraine's Crimea region.A spokesman for the prime minister's...
View ArticleCrystal Mountain Ski Lift Break Injures 4
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - Authorities say four people were taken to hospital Saturday after a cable supporting chairlift seats at a B.C. ski resort came off.A spokesman for the BC Safety Authority says the...
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