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A long time ago in a land far away someone put this hitching post into the ground. 1908 to be exact. Before there was internet. Before there was cable television. Before there were stirrup pants and drive-through windows and microwave popcorn and phones that you carried in your hand and falsh eyelashes that magnetize themselves onto your eyelid. Before the very sidewalk I’m standing on was around. This hitching post was here. Yep. 113 years ago someone would ride up on a horse and hitch the reins to the post while they went inside for sweet tea and strawberry pie....

With kids heading back to school this fall, parents are worried about safety in school zones, coupled with increased distractions while driving.    A new BCAA Survey reveals most British Columbians (68%) expect school zones to be more chaotic as people get used to new drop-off and pick-up routines. And nearly half (48%) believe that school zones will be more dangerous this year due to distracted driving. I sent a few questions to BCAA’s Director of Community Engagement, Shawn Pettipas: Where are the most dangerous/hazardous places around a school for drivers and students?  When it comes to school zones, our survey results show that all areas can be dangerous for...

With kids heading back to school this fall, parents are worried about safety in school zones, coupled with increased distractions while driving.    A new BCAA Survey reveals most British Columbians (68%) expect school zones to be more chaotic as people get used to new drop-off and pick-up routines. And nearly half (48%) believe that school zones will be more dangerous this year due to distracted driving. I sent a few questions to BCAA’s Director of Community Engagement, Shawn Pettipas: Where are the most dangerous/hazardous places around a school for drivers and students?  When it comes to school zones, our survey results show that all areas can be dangerous for...

Many of us turned to the great outdoors this summer to escape our cramped apartments in the city and find comfort in the sights and sounds of nature. According to Huffington Post, some doctors in British Columbia are actually prescribing outdoor activities to boost patients’ physical and mental health. And research has found that spending time in outdoor green spaces, such as parks and gardens, can lower our stress levels and increase our ability to concentrate. Whether you’re going a on camping, hiking or fishing trip, or just park-hopping in your hood, functionality is a must — and looking cute...

Most people view trekking poles as only for the injured or the elderly. And there’s stigma around a ‘need’ for poles. So we’re shedding light on the awesomeness of trekking poles. Trekking poles hold a negative connotation sustained by a stubborn “I don’t need ‘em!” perception. Yet, this tactful gear aligns with determined, resilient, lifelong adventurers. It’s not a need but a want that drives us to wrap our fingers around their ready handles. And once you experience the “click, click” rhythm on the trail, it feels foolish to explore without them. Here, we dig into the multifaceted benefits of...