News stories that feature the FMCBC and its member clubs. Important news related to trails and backcountry recreation in British Columbia are also posted. For more information about the FMCBC, visit our Home Page.
Mighty Bighorn maps, a must-have for skiers Trail Daily Times, December 8, 2011 Canadian Avalanche Centre increases forecast regions 100 Mile House Free Press, December 7, 2011 Mt. Cartier Lookout restoration commemorates Forst Service 100th anniversary Revelstoke Times Review, December 1, 2011 A legend in her own time Quesnel Cariboo Observer, November 18, 2011 Avalanche centre announces new bulletins Revelstoke Times Review, November 16, 2011 Power firm should pay for trail upkeep: SDBA The Chief, November 7, 2011 Eagle Valley News, October 19, 2011
The Free Press, October 14, 2011
Pique Newsmagazine, September 21, 2011
Site C Clean Energy Project Environmental Assessment Process and Draft Agreement Released for Public Comment Canada Ministry of the Environment News Release, September 30, 2011 The Globe and Mail, September 16, 2011
Penticton Western News, September 8, 2011
Pique News Magazine, September 7, 2011
The Times, Alberni Valley, August 26, 2011
Parksville Qualicum Nes, August 23, 2011
Los Angeles Times, August 15, 2011
Vancouver Sun, July 30, 2011
Union says budget cuts leave B.C.'s park system neglected Vancvouer - The Canadain Press, July 29, 2011 The Globe and Mail, July 17, 2011
Vancouver Sun, July 14, 2011
Whistler Question, July 14, 2011
Simikamen Spotlight, July 13, 2011
Nelson Star, July 5, 2011
Nelson Star, June 28, 2011
100 Park Benches for 100 Years of BC Parks BC Parks Cowichan Valley Trail to North Cowichan now open Lake Cowichan Gazette, June 12, 2011 Two mountain peaks going cheap in Austria AFP, June 10, 2011 Explore Kootenays with outdoor club Trail Daily Times, June 2, 2011 Regional district board gets local trails update Keremeos Review, May 31, 2011 Vancouver Sun, May 25, 2011
Times Colonist, May 12, 2011
The Province, May 10, 2011
Vancouver Sun, May 6, 2011
Vancouver Sun, May 3, 2011
Hike BC is looking for access to develop the Sun-coaster Trail (scroll down for Hike BC story) Coast Reporter, May 1, 2011 40 years down the trail Canmore Leader, April 2011 Island Nature, by David Ingram, April 2, 2011
Rocky Mountain Outlook, March 31, 2011
Vancouver Sun, March 21, 2011
Vancouver Sun, March 5, 2011
Times Colonist, February 26, 2011
Vancouver Sun, February 25, 2011
Times Colonist, February 17, 2011
Snowmobilers in watershed could face fines of $1k Whistler Question, February 11, 2011 Free pass across private lands Kelowna Capital News, January 27, 2011 Now accepting applications for funding to help celebrate 100 years
Vancouver Sun, January 22, 2011
Snowmobile Plan Challenged to Protect Wildlife, Quiet Recreation
Center for Biological Diversity Newsroom, January 19, 2011 Pique Newsmagazine, January 5th 2011
Parks Canada eyes Bowen Island property for national park
Vancouver Sun, December 28, 2010
New signs identify no-go zones for snowmobilers Whistler Question December 27th, 2010 Resort Municipality of Whistler, December 24, 2010
Vancouver Sun, December 15, 2010
Times Colonist, November 26, 2010
Vancouver Sun, November 26, 2010
CPAWS, November 24, 2010
CTV, November 13, 2010
Jack Christie, Vancouver Free Press, November 10, 2010
Canada News Centre, November 2, 2010 South Surrey's Redwood Park is a forested enclave of calm
Article also describe Spearhead Range hut proposal.
Jack Christie, Vancouver Free Press, October 26, 2010
Office of the Premier, October 25, 2010
Vancouver Sun, October 23, 2010
The Globe and Mail, October 21, 2010
Universal boardwalk underway for Ancient Forest Trail
The Valley Sentinel, June 23, 2010 (PDF article attached at bottom of this page)
The Chief, June 11, 2010
Vancouver Sun, May 19, 2010
Council stands united against Garibaldi at Squamish The Chief, April 22, 2010
Osoyoos Times, April 13, 2010
Canada's avalanche warning system facing financial crunch
Globe and Mail, March 29, 2010
The Province, December 10, 2009
Kelowna.com, November 20, 2009
CBC.ca, November 10, 2009
Vancouver Free Press, November 5, 2009
Vancouver Sun, October 4, 2009
Vancouver Free Press, September 17, 2009 Online hiking groups offer companionship, exercise
Vancouver Sun, May 27, 2009
Vancouver Sun, March 6, 2009
Canadian Press, February 28, 2009
Times Colonist, November 20, 2008 |