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Japan set for more heavy rain amid flood disaster
Floods and landslides have killed 59 people in Japan since Saturday as soldiers, police and rescue workers strive to reach stranded people.
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Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine trials
The first Canadian clinical trials for a possible COVID-19 vaccine have been approved by Health Canada. Dr. Scott Halperin, the director of the Canadian Center for Vaccinology, explains the different phases of testing that a potential...
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Hikers call out Mosaic Forestry for restricting access to Island's backcountry
Passionate hikers are calling out Mosaic Forestry, the company responsible for managing much of the Island’s backcountry areas, for restricting access to forest lands. The company says it's looking for ways to improve accessibility.
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Cyclists and conservationists clash over skills park in Edmonton's river valley
A new mountain bike park is in the works for Queen Elizabeth Park, east of the Walterdale Bridge. Supporters say it will help cyclists hone their skills in a structured space while conservationists argue it would disrupt wildlife along...
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Experience a serene escape with tons of activities at Norman J. Levy Park
News 12’s Antoinette Biordi takes you to Norman J. Levy Park in Merrick on this Road Trip Close to Home.
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Concern for public trails in Edmonton's river valley
The city is looking at revamping the North Saskatchewan River Valley redevelopment plan to protect the ravine system as the city grows to two million people. Some groups are concerned it could impact access to river valley trails. Joe...
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Rehabilitation work on popular Wolf Trail is now complete
The NCC’s work to deal with erosion on the popular Gatineau Park trail is finished. CBC’s Stu Mills took a hike to check out the revamped trail.
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Connect with nature this summer at Somerset County animal sanctuary
This week's Road Trip Close to Home visits the Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary in Somerset County, where visitors can explore nearly 300 acres and spot hundreds of bird species.
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‘This is a huge baby step,’ ATV association says as more old roads opened up in southeastern P.E.I.
The provincial government has given the go-ahead for ATV riders to use another 12 kilometres of unpaved or decommissioned roads in eastern P.E.I. As CBC’s Sheehan Desjardins reports, it's part of a pilot project that aims to help build...
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Ontario couple say their riding business washed out by water dumped near their property
An Ontario couple recently learned their local township approved a storm outfall plan that would see water pumped in the land adjacent to their property. As CBC’s Farrah Merali explains, the couple says they were never notified of the...
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Road Trip Close To Home: Duke Farms promotes nature through education in Hillsborough
Spanning nearly 3,000 acres, Duke Farms in Hillsborough offers free access to 14 miles of trails so walkers and bikers can focus on nature through education and conservation.
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Grouse Mountain opens new bike park
Look out Grouse Grind, there's a new hot spot on the mountain. Grouse Mountain's new bike park opens Friday. The Early Edition's Caroline Chan went to the top of the mountain to get the details.
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Get out on an adventure on CT Trails Day
The Connecticut Forest & Park Association is the state's oldest conservation groups, founded in 1895. It's130 years old and they manage over 800 miles of trails in the state.
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Logging plans west of Calgary divide some recreational users
A company that hopes to log an area nearly the size of 800 soccer fields held an open house for trail users. While some groups oppose the plans, others say they're working with the company to try to minimize the impacts.
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#TheMoment a hiker had a terrifying encounter with a grizzly in Banff, Alta.
Hiker Isaac Shah recounts the moment he came face-to-face with a grizzly bear in Banff, Atla., and how he had to keep his cool while walking backwards for five long minutes until it moved off.
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#TheMoment an Alberta hiker had a terrifying encounter with a grizzly in Banff
Hiker Isaac Shah recounts the moment he came face-to-face with a grizzly bear in Banff, Atla., and how he had to keep his cool while walking backwards for five long minutes until it moved off.
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P.E.I. fire departments have new tech to help pinpoint where emergency cell calls are coming from
The P.E.I. Firefighters Association says new technology will make it easier to find people experiencing emergencies — especially those in remote locations. It shows responders the 911 caller's location on a map. CBC's Sheehan Desjardins...
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Vida Nova Recovery aims to offer longer in-treatment options for those battling addiction in N.L.
A former children’s summer camp is being converted into the province’s newest addictions centre, and it’s slated to open on Salmonier Line in June. The CBC’s Malone Mullin met the pair of men to hear more about their passion project.
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New trail in Qualicum improves accessibility for the visually impaired
A new Tapping Trail in Qualicum is making outdoor spaces more accessible for the visually impaired. As Claire Palmer reports, it's part of a regional effort by the District of Nanaimo to improve accessibility in local parks.
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Metro Vancouver considers changes to dog leashing requirements at Pacific Spirit Park
Pet owners who use one of Metro Vancouver's busiest parks might have to change the way they walk their dogs. The district is reviewing its dog management plan for Pacific Spirit Park, where pets are mostly allowed to run off-leash. As...
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Metro Vancouver considers changes to off-leash dog restrictions at Pacific Spirit Regional Park
Along two-thirds of the trail length at Pacific Spirit Regional Park, there is no need to put your dog on a leash. But that could be about to change. Fred Lee is a frequent visitor to the park and he spoke to Stephen Quinn on Wednesday’s...
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Stake Lake ski trail groomers showcase their skills amid another year of ‘low snow’
It's another "low snow" year for many nordic ski clubs across B.C., leaving it up to ski trail groomers to make the most out of the flakes that do fall. The CBC's Shelley Joyce headed to Stake Lake outside of Kamloops to see how workers...
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Campsites are reopening in Jasper National Park. Here’s what you need to know
The CBC’s Acton Clarkin breaks down the changes to camping in Jasper National Park following the largest wildfire to hit the area in more than a century.
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Unsanctioned bike trails on Metro Vancouver's North Shore making activity less safe: riders
The North Shore Mountain Biking Association says that unsanctioned biking trails lead to soil erosion and potential habitat destruction. Executive director Deanne Cote says there has been a lack of enforcement on the issue in the past.