All Olympic eyes will be on Whistler Blackcomb next year as it hosts the 2010 Winter Games' alpine skiing events. But those in the know will be heading to British Columbia's vast, snowy interior for its cool old-school mountain towns and the best powder and terrain in North America.
Salmon, tuna, and other fish are loaded with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, so they must be good for you, right? Not so fast--some types of fish have more mercury than others, and others are harvested from the ocean or farmed in a way that's harmful to the environment.
The changing leaves are just one lure for outdoor adventurers during the fall season. The tourist crowds of July and August have dissipated, and in many spots, the blistering summer heat has passed. And happily, an abundance of premier tour operators offer ready-made autumn adventures that are relatively easy on the wallet. They bring expert guides and top-quality gear and arrange all meals and accommodations -- you just bring your thirst for adventure.
When Canadian cocaine smuggler Charles Lai was being sentenced in a Seattle federal courtroom last month, the judge sending him to prison for 13 years offered a small item of good news.
Chaske Spencer, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Bronson Pelletier join Taylor Lautner in the Twilight sequel
Two leaders of a Canadian polygamist sect were arrested Wednesday and charged with polygamy in what could be a landmark case, said Wally Oppal, attorney general of British Columbia.
Authorities Tuesday recovered the body of an eighth missing snowmobiler buried in avalanches in southern British Columbia, a spokesman for the the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said.
The bodies of seven of eight snowmobilers missing after Sunday's avalanches in southeastern British Columbia have been found, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Monday.
What appears to be a separated human foot inside a shoe -- possibly the sixth discovered in Canada's British Columbia in the past 15 months -- has been found on a riverbank, Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Wednesday.
There are hundreds of biological field stations around the globe, and a select few of them are now letting visitors rub elbows with staff researchers and spend the night inside the facilities -- no advanced degree required.
All Olympic eyes will be on Whistler Blackcomb next year as it hosts the 2010 Winter Games' alpine skiing events. But those in the know will be heading to British Columbia's vast, snowy interior for its cool old-school mountain towns and the best powder and terrain in North America.
Salmon, tuna, and other fish are loaded with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, so they must be good for you, right? Not so fast--some types of fish have more mercury than others, and others are harvested from the ocean or farmed in a way that's harmful to the environment.
The changing leaves are just one lure for outdoor adventurers during the fall season. The tourist crowds of July and August have dissipated, and in many spots, the blistering summer heat has passed. And happily, an abundance of premier tour operators offer ready-made autumn adventures that are relatively easy on the wallet. They bring expert guides and top-quality gear and arrange all meals and accommodations -- you just bring your thirst for adventure.
When Canadian cocaine smuggler Charles Lai was being sentenced in a Seattle federal courtroom last month, the judge sending him to prison for 13 years offered a small item of good news.
Chaske Spencer, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Bronson Pelletier join Taylor Lautner in the Twilight sequel
Two leaders of a Canadian polygamist sect were arrested Wednesday and charged with polygamy in what could be a landmark case, said Wally Oppal, attorney general of British Columbia.
Authorities Tuesday recovered the body of an eighth missing snowmobiler buried in avalanches in southern British Columbia, a spokesman for the the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said.
The bodies of seven of eight snowmobilers missing after Sunday's avalanches in southeastern British Columbia have been found, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Monday.
What appears to be a separated human foot inside a shoe -- possibly the sixth discovered in Canada's British Columbia in the past 15 months -- has been found on a riverbank, Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Wednesday.
There are hundreds of biological field stations around the globe, and a select few of them are now letting visitors rub elbows with staff researchers and spend the night inside the facilities -- no advanced degree required.
Two of five feet that have washed up on the shores of British Columbia are from the same person, but authorities believe they are a long way from solving the mystery of where they came from.
What was believed to be the sixth human foot to wash up on the shores of British Columbia in recent months proved to be a fake, authorities said Thursday.
Investigators are pursuing a variety of theories in their quest to unravel the mystery of six human feet that have washed up on the shores of British Columbia in the last 11 months.
British Columbia's attorney general has ordered a third investigation into the Canadian branch of a polygamous sect -- even though the first two such efforts failed over questions about whether polygamy is illegal in Canada.
Americans are used to hearing that their energy supplies are dwindling.
Izzie Alley, 11, looked around cautiously as she stepped inside the small New Orleans garage that has been temporarily converted into a studio apartment for the Strauss family.
The following are CNN.com readers' comments to questions posed by the Eco Solutions special report. Please note that CNN reserves the right to edit comments for grammar, clarity and and taste.
These island vacations make falling in love even more fun.
Rather than let units go unfilled in their prime season, ski-condo owners post discounted prices online to entice spontaneous folks (and procrastinators) to book at the last minute. Prices dip lower as the deadline approaches. "I tell my friends to search about a week in advance," says Tony Lopes, manager of Ownerdirect.com, which lists condo rentals all over the world, including at many ski resorts.
Where in the world? -- You've heard many different places mentioned this week on CNN Student News. Show you know your news by identifying the place described in each clue. Write your answers in the space provided.
Our crushing appetite for carnivorous fish like salmon and tuna depletes the oceans of smaller, feeder fish, and endangers the planet's marine ecology
The bodies of a mother and her daughter were retrieved Saturday after a hot-air balloon fire Friday evening in South Surrey, British Columbia, authorities said.
Two gunmen opened fire inside a Vancouver, British Columbia, restaurant early Thursday, killing two people and injuring six in what Canadian police suspect was a targeted attack.
The thrill of a seaplane isn't just in the water landing. Here's what you'll see on North American flights.
Sleep like a sailor -- at least for a night or two.
Green roofs aren't the future: They're already here. In Chicago, 2.5 million square feet of downtown roof space is now covered with hardy plants such as sedum and prairie grass--the better to lower heating and air-conditioning costs (by 10 percent or more) and dramatically reduce rainwater runoff.
Emboldened by the return of two ancient artifacts claimed to have been spirited from Greek soil a decade ago, Greece's Prime Minister has lashed out at the British Museum, saying its grounds for refusing to relinquish possession of Greece's most famous antiquities, the Parthenon Marbles, were "feeble."
So let me tell you how the 'Bag almost became the Enemy of the State in North Carolina:
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Just imagine having the programming chops to build a video-sharing site that's as good as YouTube. Or being able to hack together your own little Salesforce clone - a way to manage your sales conta...
British Columbia's lake country is producing Pinot Noirs and Rieslings well worth tasting. Here, a Travel + Leisure wine expert's primer on the best way to explore the region -- and which bottles to take home with you.
She's 2,500 years old, stunningly beautiful and at the center of the latest smuggling scandal to have sullied the world of antiquities.
On January 18, 2000 a meteorite entered the earth's atmosphere over Canada before fragmenting and raining down across the frozen surface of Lake Tagish in British Columbia. Researchers have just announced that the meteorite remains appear to be the oldest objects ever found on earth.
It's easy to forget that the most important allies your company has are the ones who come to work every day. Executives at successful companies are quick to tell you that finding and retaining top talent is the key to growth. This is particularly true for midsize firms, which have to compete with larger - and richer - companies for management and entrepreneurial expertise.
Contrary to popular belief, sex toys are not new and have been around for more than 2,000 years. Many of them will be displayed at the world's largest sex show, Erotica, this weekend at London's Olympia.
Although tsunami warnings and watches for parts of Japan and the Pacific Basin were lifted Wednesday, hours after an 8.3-magnitude underwater earthquake struck the region, large waves were reported in Hawaii and on the western coast of the United States.
The following is a list of tsunami warnings and watches following a major earthquake on Wednesday in the Kuril Islands.
Tsunami alerts issued after an 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Japan's northern coast have been lifted, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Fifteen charmers captured the hearts of Coastal Living contributors for this year's roundup of coastal inns.
Question: When you wipe your nose with a Kleenex, are you helping wipe out ancient forests?
Canadian health officials said Thursday that tests have confirmed a seventh case of mad cow disease, in a 50-month-old dairy cow from Alberta.
U.S. and Canadian authorities said Thursday they had arrested more than 40 people and broken up six rings that smuggled drugs across the border using planes and helicopters.
Where are the best values in spa vacation? Budget Travel magazine picked their favorites in different regions around the nation, including some from Canada and Mexico.
What's the last purchase you made that you later regretted? "A digital camera. If I had waited a few weeks, I could have gotten a better model."--Anne Torres, Manila, Philippines
TIP 1 Ski in a T-shirt Late-spring skiing means longer days, fewer crowds and better deals. But you have to know where to find it.
Renting out an entire hotel used to be a rare event -- only reclusive CEOs or paparazzi-shy celebrities would buy out every room. But now, taking over a hotel is easier and more accessible than ever, for anything from a family reunion to a business off-site.
From the glitterati in Switzerland to the adventure seekers in British Columbia, this month the Art of Life team went searching for the sparkle and shine the ski slopes had to offer.
Business Traveller's recent look at the 70th anniversary of the classic DC-3 "Dakota" aircraft has stirred memories for many executives of a golden era of travel.
Thailand's Health Ministry has confirmed the death of a 5-year-old boy from avian influenza.
Beautiful and welcoming, Victoria, British Columbia, sparkles with Christmas color and spirit. The capital city's Parliament Buildings, outlined all year in sedate white lights, glow with well-placed green and red bulbs this season. Wreaths adorn Tally Ho's horse-drawn carriages, and Santa hats keep drivers warm. In the mood for giving, Harbour Ferry skippers donate their weekend fares to charity.
Global moves to combat the threat of avian flu are being stepped up, with China, the United States, Canada, Japan and North Korea all taking action to help stop the disease spreading.
ESCAPISTS DAYDREAM ABOUT them; James Bond's enemies use them for evildoing; most of us spend a week or two on one of them every chance we get. No wonder: Islands are both a natural fortress--especi...
Federal agents have closed down the first known smuggling tunnel under the U.S.-Canada border and arrested on drug charges the three Canadians who allegedly built it, law enforcement authorities said Thursday.
A massive ferry carrying 544 passengers plowed into a marina as it prepared to dock Thursday morning in Vancouver, British Columbia, crushing several boats and heavily damaging the piers, officials said.
The Flybar 1200 is an extreme pogo stick that propels thrill seekers more than 5 feet into the air. The stylish bouncer hit stores in November, and online retailer Amazon.com says it had to scrambl...
"If you like to drink Scotch," says Tannis Dakin, owner and operator of Sorcerer Lodge, "then you'll get along famously with this crew." While it's true that Sorcerer's guides can throw back a tumbler or three of Glenlivet, come dawn they'll be there at your bunk shining headlamps in your face and prodding you to get out on the hill.
If you book a trip with Mica Heli Guides this season, you could be making first descents: The newest operation in British Columbia's Revelstoke area has just one full season under its belt.
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New research has shown that the oldest civilization in the Americas was far more complex than previously imagined.
The Olympic flame arrived home from an unprecedented global journey on Friday, greeted by folk dancers for the final Greek leg of the relay past the sites of ancient myths, monuments, and epic battles.
Canadian Border Patrol officials Monday found a grenade in the glove compartment of a car that was trying to enter Canada from the United States, Canadian authorities told CNN.
The harsh chop of the helicopter blades cuts through the silence as the craft lifts away from a mountaintop in British Columbia, Canada.
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DOUBLE THE FUN Believe it or not, you can hit the links and the slopes on the same day. The catch is that skiable runs can be limited this time of year--but the prices compensate for that. For $169...
Of all the shorthand symbols of conspicuous consumption, caviar may be the most obvious--and the most enduring. Even in the second century B.C., a jar of sturgeon (the fish whose eggs are caviar) h...
Last month in this column, I wrote about my father. A few months earlier it was my grandmother. I've also written about my wife, mother, kids, sister, uncle, cousins--you get the idea.
Having officially joined the European Union on Jan. 1, Greece began phasing out the drachma, Europe's oldest currency and the survivor of some 2,500 years of war and economic turmoil. Below, highli...
Hotel alternatives
Instead of a hotel room, book a boat. Maybe it's the high price of real estate on dry land, but the number and quality of lodgings that float--from converted houseboats to luxury sailing yachts--is...
The image of a pristine island--azure waves lapping at the shore, palm trees silhouetted in the setting sun--is synonymous with paradise. But it wasn't always this way: Homer's Odysseus battled gar...
Once in a while You get shown the light In the strangest of places If you look at it right --Grateful Dead
My, my. There seem to be an awful lot of job seekers out there who, like "Peeved" (Nov. 22), endure several rounds of interviews, sometimes with psychological testing thrown in. Then they wait to h...
Endorsing a pending bill meant to protect Canada from an onslaught of U.S. magazines (including those from FORTUNE's parent, Time Warner), Maclean's magazine calls Canadian culture "a shy, woodsy c...
Dreaming about swaying palm trees or a perfect powder run rather than how to dredge up new clients? You may need to get the old creative enzymes flowing with some serious pampering at a lush resort...
Hurrying through the airport, you feel a tap on your shoulder, and a concerned young lady tells you a streak of ketchup has somehow landed on your back. What the...? Damn. She offers a Kleenex. You...
Q. I'm perplexed about how to balance my portfolio between income-producing and growth investments. One approach is to have the percentage in bonds equal to my age. Another says to allocate the mon...
YOU'RE SCANNING YOUR CREDIT-CARD BILL and you notice a charge for an item you can't remember having purchased. Sure, a couple of weeks ago, a telemarketer tried to sell you something over the phone...
POLITICIANS have tried to stop prices from rising since the 18th century B.C., when Babylonia's King Hammurabi decreed how many gur of corn a farmer could pay for a cow. Never mind that most such e...
It is August 5, 1993. Like millions of other politicized citizens, your servant is tuned in to CNN, watching the House of Representatives in that cliffhanger vote on the Clinton budget. He sighs di...
Back in the 1980s, guests at Japan's Funabara resort hotel enjoyed the warm waters of the world's priciest plumbing fixture: a 22-karat solid-gold bathtub. The resort is now closed, but you can sti...
AFTER RUNNING Fidelity's champion Magellan fund for 13 years, ace money manager Peter Lynch dropped out two years ago at the ripe age of 46. He has since been spending more time with his wife and t...
We spent some time recently with a doctoral dissertation called The Nur-Sin Archive, which is more fun to read than the average thesis and also bears a more interesting message. Produced by Laurenc...
Even though a business-related rafting trip in Canada turned tragic in August, executives are signing up in record numbers to test their physical and mental endurance on organized treks in the outd...
The Texas Air Corp. and its cost-cutting Chairman Frank Lorenzo . . . ((are)) feared by the unions . . . Charles E. Bryan, the leader of ((the)) Machinists, . . . and the other union leaders . . . ...
Unless you've been off exploring Antarctica the past couple of years, you are well aware that managers are spending a great deal of time these days pondering corporate culture. Among management fad...
Is mankind ready for another World's Fair? The people of Vancouver, British Columbia, certainly think so. Expo 86 opens there on May 2 with Prince Charles and Princess Diana on the scene, and organ...
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On the northwest coast of the continent, among the forested inlets above Vancouver, British Columbia, there lives a tribe of Native Americans called the Kwakiutl. While nowadays much reduced in num...
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