Legendary free climber conquers the 'Crack of Destiny' in Squamish, B.C.
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After taking a break from climbing to become a monk, Didier Berthod was looking for a special crack to get him back into the sport. Some climbers like the thrill of reaching the summit. But the crack in the wall of a sheer cliff face is Berthod’s specialty.
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For these researchers, an ideal summer night is spent chasing bats through Vancouver's parks
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Benoit-Antoine Bacon named as new president of University of British Columbia
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For these researchers, an ideal summer night is spent chasing bats through Vancouver's parks
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Legendary free climber conquers the 'Crack of Destiny' in Squamish, B.C.
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River levels and rain forecasts at 'unprecedented' lows in most of B.C.
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River levels and rain forecasts at 'unprecedented' lows in most of B.C.
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Benoit-Antoine Bacon named as new president of University of British Columbia
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Police investigate separate suspicious deaths of 2 women in Prince George
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Benoit-Antoine Bacon named as new president of University of British Columbia
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Poop bags are now available at rock climbing sites in Squamish and nope, they're not for your pets
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Legendary free climber conquers the 'Crack of Destiny' in Squamish, B.C.
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Legendary crooner Tony Bennett dead at 96, CBC News, Canada Headlines
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For these researchers, an ideal summer night is spent chasing bats through Vancouver's parks
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Police investigate separate suspicious deaths of 2 women in Prince George
Legendary free climber conquers the 'Crack of Destiny' in Squamish, B.C.