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with Mark Forsythe
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Fewer than fifty per cent of Canadians have a proper will. New streamlined legislation around wills and estates about to come into law in BC. How to prepare a will: on the show Monday.
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Thursday February 9, 2012
The vines of time
Last week I visited my grandparents' farm in Ontario where I learned to drive aboard this W-6 tractor. More photos in Mark's gallery here. And check out this loving tribute to a Rossland tractor by Scotty Carlson.
Tuesday January 31, 2012
Crossing the Pitt
Heading eastward across the Pitt River, aboard Westcoast Express. The new Port Mann crossing is in the distance.
Monday January 30, 2012
Lunar New Year Parade
Mark and Sheryl MacKay get rolling with the lucky envelopes during Lunar New Year's Parade through Chinatown. (Randy Charlston)
Friday January 27, 2012
Coming up Sunday: Lunar New Year Parade
CBC staff will be handing out Year of the Dragon treats during Sunday's Lunar New Year Parade through Chinatown. See you there!
Tuesday January 24, 2012
Canadian women rock
The Olympic qualifying tournament continues at BC Place Stadium this week. Here the Canadian women take a corner kick against Costa Rica. (Final score Canada 5, Costa Rica 1)
Monday January 23, 2012
Silk Road Music
Silk Road Music's eclectic mix transports listeners from Brazil to China and to the roots of Celtic music. Part of CBC Vancouver's ongoing Toque Sessions.
B.C. Almanac Books
- British Columbia Almanac (Arsenal 2000)
- The B.C. Almanac Book of Greatest British Columbians (Harbour 2005)
- The Trail of 1858 (Harbour 2007)
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