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, there was so much to see and the hours spent were enjoyed immensely. A perfect Vancouver day, sunny, clear, the views of the city were spectacular. The Skyride up was exciting for all four of us, swinging while passing the towers delighted Hailee (the birthday girl), especially the second tower’s swing - like a ride in itself for her! I have to confess enjoying an ice cream was one of the first things

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The Eye of the Wind Construction An Icon in the Making When the decision was made to pursue development of The Eye of the Wind, everyone who was aware of the project felt an instant sense of both exhilaration and anticipation. How many people, in their lifetimes, have the chance to become part of a world first? Artists’ renderings had done a great job of faithfully depicting what the mighty tower

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commercially viable wind turbine and is a highly visible icon,” said Bill Bennett, Minster of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. “We hope it will inspire companies and communities across the province to develop innovative, renewable energy projects in support of our provincial goal of becoming electricity self-sufficient by 2016.”“Congratulations to Grouse Mountain on being a leader in using wind energy

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match-ups. Children aged nine and ten, will compete morning in honour of the Games event. The children are all from the local North Shore Hockey League, and hopefully, Team Canada can repeat their gold medal victory. Dozens of Grouse Mountain employees and volunteers will ski from the top of the Peak to the bottom of the iconic Cut ski run, with torches in hand to mark the anniversary to the world

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Grind For Kids initiative at a press conference today were: Grouse Mountain President Stuart McLaughlin, BC Health Services Minister Hon. Kevin Falcon, pediatric cardiologist Dr. Shubhayan Sanatani, and Vancouver Whitecaps CEO Paul Barber. “Grind for Kids is a brand-new fundraising initiative that uses one of Vancouver’s most iconic natural features - The Grouse Grind - to raise money and awareness

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annoyed he had to walk around me. I stretched out on the side for almost 10 minutes. Mercifully, the last stretch flattens out a bit. I limped the last 50 yards or so to the top, heading straight to the teen selling bottles of ice water. I'd summited in under 57 minutes. Soaked in sweat, I looked like I'd been caught in a downpour.A woman passing, perhaps taking pity, said, "You conquered the Grind

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with her favorite coloured stones, which I told her would help her get better much quicker, because it was a very special good-luck bracelet. I also told her that she's not allowed to take it off until she's feeling better again, then we'll go get ice cream at her favorite place. I went by to see her the day after she returned home, before I went for my trek up the Grouse Grind. She seemed to be in

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