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.

State leaders miss mark by ignoring economic impact of non-motorized trail recreation (from Michigan)
The Grand Rapids Press, February 7, 2010

Trails BC does not support ATV use on the Cowichan Lake area Trans Canada Trail
Lake Cowichan Gazette, February 1, 2010

Cuts turning B.C. parks into dumps, critics say
Victoria Times Colonist, December 16, 2009

Something stinks, and it isn't just the toilets
The Province, December 10, 2009

Alpine Club of Canada takes over Glacier Park huts
Pique Newsmagazine, November 25, 2009

ATV group won't pay for damaged walking trails: minister (from New Brunswick)
CBC News, November 25, 2009

Avalanche workshop targets alpine explorers
Prince George Citizen, November 23, 2009

No-footprint ski trip for UBC Okanagan students
Kelowna.com, November 20, 2009

New B.C. rules for off-road vehicles

CBC.ca, November 10, 2009

Cypress closures force backcountry users to make alternate plans during the Games
North Shore Outlook, November 5, 2009

How to build an igloo with West Coast style
Vancouver Free Press, November 5, 2009

Jumbo study: mixed results
Invermere Valley Echo, November 3, 2009

Ever wanted to be a Friend of Strathcona Park? How about this weekend?
Comox Valley Record, October 14, 2009
 
B.C. moves to regulate recreational off-road vehicles
Globe and Mail, October 13, 2009

Letter from Ken Rodonets, President, Comox District Mountaineering Club
Campbell River Mirror, October 8, 2009

Province wants to rein in off-road yahoos
Vancouver Sun, October 4, 2009

New regional park celebrated
AlberniPortal.ca, September 24, 2009

Mountain park will preserve 1,300 acres
Canwest News Service, September 22, 2009

A massif park
Parksville Qualicum Beach News, September 21, 2009

A passion for our wild country
Comox Valley Echo, September 22, 2009

Discover Garibaldi Provincial Park's charms
Vancouver Free Press, September 17, 2009

 

Kelowna Capital News, September 3, 2009

Hiking club still in charge in maintaining Ancient Forest
Prince George Citizen, July 17, 2009

 

Times Colonist, June 28, 2009

Online hiking groups offer companionship, exercise
Vancouver Sun, May 27, 2009

Sea to Sky trail has gaps
The Chief, May 22, 2009

B.C. avalanche deaths trigger calls to regulate snowmobile operators
Vancouver Sun, April 26, 2009

Federal funding exposes tension over public use of recreational trails
Vancouver Sun, March 6, 2009

B.C. environmentalists welcome moves to protect caribou
Canadian Press, February 28, 2009
Related: Maps of snowmobile closures within mountain caribou recovery area

Mount Arrowsmith to get regional park status Nov. 26
Times Colonist, November 20, 2008