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generations of musicians in her family. She studied at the Vancouver Academy of Music until leaving BC to pursue a post-secondary education at the North Carolina School of the Arts. Graduating first in her university class, Karen was awarded the single highest scholarship awarded by NCSA; the Sarah Graham Kenan Scholarship. After graduation, while performing as Associate Concertmaster of the Spoleto

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, some digging of snow caves and some rolling around in the snow to clean off their coats.   First Food After not eating or drinking for five months you would think that Grinder and Coola would be starving.  This isn't actually the case as a bears stomach will shrink as their metabolism feeds off their stored body fats.  Upon emerging in the spring bears will eat a small diet of moist greens to help

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- 5pmSunday, October 11 9am - 5pmLocationOutfitters & Main floor of the ChaletIn order to ensure everyone’s safety we will be limiting capacity at the sale and masks or face coverings will be required while shopping.Special OfferWith a purchase of $150* or more, receive a full priced free ticket for future use.*Pre-tax amount

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Alexandre Ricard Tops the Podium at the 29th Annual Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Presented by VPG Realty Madison Sands claims the title in the women’s category (North Vancouver) Over 400 participants took to the trail this morning for the 29th annual Grouse Grind® Mountain Run Presented by VPG Realty Inc. This annual favourite welcomes hikers of all ages to take on the iconic Grouse Grind while

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taught about respect and caring for one another in their community; traditional cedar uses and the importance cedar played in First Nations history; the importance of storytelling and learning about their own culture and family customs; and the meaning behind spirit animals and honoring them through a traditional dance.Secondary Grades (optional program)Through the híwus Heart program, our First

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respect and caring for one another in their community; traditional cedar uses and the importance cedar played in First Nations history; the importance of storytelling and learning about their own culture and family customs; and the meaning behind spirit animals and honoring them through a traditional dance.Secondary Grades (optional program)Through the híwus Heart program, our First Nations Elder shares

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Bears begin 20th hibernation period On Tuesday, November 10th, Grinder and Coola entered their 20th Hibernation Period on Grouse Mountain!  Both bears had been growing increasingly sluggish and were spending more and more time inside their den as the weather became cooler and snow started to fall.  They had also completed construction on their winter bed after dragging in lots of Pacific Silver

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. For example, think about selecting a portion of the course you feel is challenging for you. It might be a steep hill, or a section of stairs. Focus on training on this and look for improvement – a faster time, easier perceived effort, etc. This allows you to keep perspective. Race day may be the end goal, but remember that you are getting fitter every day once you start training. Try to train on

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have to deconstruct the habitat each fall and set it up each spring.  When we opened the gate to their larger habitat both bears immediately knew it was time to explore!  Grinder, being the bolder bear, was first through but Coola was right on on his tail.  The bears did several laps around the habitat looking for food, left over goodies and checking out their favourite trees, beds and ponds.  They

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stayed remarkably consistent.  They go about their annual cycle with regularity. They emerge from their winter sleep in the spring; have playful summer days; eat a ton of food to prepare for winter; make a bed to sleep on and finally den up for the cold months. September 5 2020 This has been another fairly standard year for Grinder and Coola, despite all the uncertainty that 2020 brought for the rest

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