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Friday March 1, 2013
Breaching Humpback
Photographer Brad Hill took this photo of a breaching Humpback in Johnstone Strait. He'll be on B.C. Almanac on Tuesday March 5th to tell us how he took it in low light, rainy conditions -- and he'll answer your photography questions. More of Brad's shots here.
Wednesday February 20, 2013
Sea Lion play
Gordon Lamont was diving near Hornby Island and took some fun photos of local Sea Lions. "The Sea Lions are all young adults and interact with divers just like a pack of puppies - except that they are wild animals weighing approximately 300 lbs. They explore with their whiskers and mouths, and will often "gang up" on a lucky diver in a group of 10 or more! There are hundreds of them on the island which they would guard ferociously if
people tried to land. In the water, they don't see divers as a threat (provided
we don't get too close to the island) at all and seem to use as entertainment.
They can get a bit boisterous but at no time threatening - not even when chewing
on my head!" See more on the Listeners' Lens.
Sunday February 17, 2013
Lunar New Year
CBC joined thousands of people lining the streets of Chinatown for the annual Lunar New Year parade.
Friday February 8, 2013
Backcountry paradise
Jim Cooperman sends this shot from Sol Mountain in the Monashees. It earns him the B.C. Almanac coffee mug -- to help him warm up. Check out his video and other listeners' photos on the Listeners Lens.
Friday February 1, 2013
...and the winning Phrase Watch entry is...
Joe Varesi of Williams Lake earns a copy of the Canadian Oxford Dictionary:
You know, at this point in time, I would be more happy if less people, you know, used annoying expressions. You know, it would be more nice and very fun if at the end of the day everyone spoke real good. Personally, you know, in my opinion I think that some reporters and announcers should, you know, set an example. I mean, it's like even some CBC staff don't, you know? Even seen that professors and public figures interviewed on call-in shows, you know, speak bad. You know, I mean, no problem, but it's like not cool, you know?
You know, at this point in time, I would be more happy if less people, you know, used annoying expressions. You know, it would be more nice and very fun if at the end of the day everyone spoke real good. Personally, you know, in my opinion I think that some reporters and announcers should, you know, set an example. I mean, it's like even some CBC staff don't, you know? Even seen that professors and public figures interviewed on call-in shows, you know, speak bad. You know, I mean, no problem, but it's like not cool, you know?
Thursday January 31, 2013
B.C. Almanac Phrase Watch: Great Prize too!!
We've been gathering phrases heard in everyday conversation -- and the media -- that should be banished. Without further ado (sorry), some of the many suggestions from listeners are listed below:
Moving forward (very popular with politicians)
As of yet (how about now?)
Really unique (either it is or it isn't)
Let me be perfectly clear (see above politicians)
Iconic (it seems everything is iconic these days)
Almost without exception (is it or isn't it?)
6 AM in the morning (redundancy department)
At this point in time (= now)
We control our own destiny (sports speak)
Begs the question (you mean raises the question)
For all intents and purposes (banish)
No problem (didn't think it was a problem)
Reaching out to (phrase of the week?)
It's like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic (opposition party members give it a rest)
Conscious decision (as opposed to an unconscious decision?)
The fact of the matter (usually someone's opinion)
Between you and I (you and me)
Send yours to: almanac@cbc.ca
Wednesday January 23, 2013
Today's photo: Sointula Sunset
Wendy Davis sends this splendid shot for the Listeners' Lens.
Tuesday January 22, 2013
Sublime East Coast
One of Chris Hadfield's latest shots from the International Space Station: "Canada's east coast, so vividly joined to the sea." Watch his Tweets @Cmdr.Hadfield
Monday June 18, 2012
Core Connections include a bike commute
It's been many years since I have used a bicycle to get around on a regular basis, but that's changing as I incorporate cycling into my daily commute from the Fraser Valley to Vancouver. Come along for the ride. Yes, that's a microphone (with duct tape to reduce wind noise) used to record my commute for our June 19th broadcast. Have a listen on our podcast.
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