Sebastien Toutant scored 95.00 on his second of three runs Sebastien Toutant won gold in today’s slopestyle presented during the second and final stop of the winter X-Games in Tignes, France. The 2013 World Snowboard Tour Big Air champion scored a 95.00 on his second of three runs. “We had a nice day and I felt [...]
Caroline Calvé nabs first parallel slalom win for a Canadian woman Caroline Calvé of Lachine, Quebec won the parallel slalom FIS Snowboard World Cup in Moscow. Offering a unique urban experience, the race was held on a giant scaffolding ramp at the All-Russia Exhibition Centre allowing spectators to cheer on the competitors. The evening finals held under [...]
Snowbirds now able to be away from B.C. for seven months Snowbirds in B.C., or any long-term traveller for that matter, will now be able to remain outside of the province for a longer period of time and still keep their provincial health insurance intact. The change to provincial legislation came this week and will [...]
Snow Crown freestyle snowboard championships at Canada Olympic Park from March 13 to 17 The Canadian Snowboard Freestyle Championships ‘Sport Check Snow Crown’ will be held at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary from March 13 to 17. Athletes from across Canada will compete in Halfpipe and Slopestyle events. 365 Sports announced Sport Chek as the [...]
Strong wind for Vancouver Island, heavy rain in Fraser Valley, snow British Columbia is bracing itself extreme winter weather as a low pressure system moves into the province through the south coast today. The low pressure system will pass through northern Vancouver Island. Western and eastern areas of Vancouver Island along with the Sunshine Coast [...]
Bring your mittens for Snow Day in Centennial Square Dec. 1 Beacon Staff Reporter Victoria doesn’t see the white stuff too often, so the city has decided to make some for a fun Snow Day event in Centennial Square. The event is free, and will include ice carving, snow sculture demos, ice block building, snowball [...]
Sharkwater director Rob Stewart launches latest film ‘Revolution’
‘Revolution’ documentary is anticipated follow-up to Rob Stewart’s ‘Sharkwater’ Canadian filmmaker Rob Stewart was in Calgary yesterday promoting a follow-up film to his award-winning documentary Sharkwater. Stewart spoke to The Beacon News about his latest film Revolution. Stewart’s mission is simple, if a little ambitious – save humanity. The Canadian conservationist has expanded the scope of his [...]
The Arts must innovate to survive in today’s world
Giving value to the arts and culture By Shawna Stirrett Traditional arts groups such as orchestras, ballets, operas and theatres that neglect to think about how they fit into the broader social context and respond accordingly will fail. This might not happen today or the next day, but the writing is on the wall. While [...]
Historic Barkerville exhibit to tour British Columbia and China
Barkerville exhibit captures Chinese experience during Cariboo Gold Rush An exhibit depicting the lives of Chinese immigrants during the Cariboo Gold Rush will travel to China next year thanks to a $20,000 grant from the B.C. government. The Barkerville exhibit is put together from archives kept in the historic gold rush town, which capture the [...]