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BC coast photo illustration-Earthquake

A Community Prepared

The tight-knit community of Anacla prepares for a predicted earthquake; can neighbouring communities learn from them?

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What’s in a Name

British Columbia takes steps towards reconciliation with Canada’s First Nations peoples by restoring Indigenous place names.

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Down the Amazon

Iquitos, Peru is your gateway to an unforgettable adventure exploring the Amazon’s villages, exotic plants, and animals.

plastic bag in ocean

Plastic Oceans

The continued growth of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is motivating advocates to find innovative ways to clean it up.

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Future Harvests

Innovative UBC program provides a new generation of farmers with agricultural education and hands-on experience.

Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Palawan

The Philippines’ Last Frontier

Breathtaking views, crystal blue waters, powder white sand. Heaven on Earth is found at Palawan Province, Philippines.

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Around the Pacific

The night markets, hikes, festivals, and eco-tourism options of four Pacific Rim Countries.

An illustration of Canada's success in forestry management

A Growing Economy

A review of Canada’s and China’s forestry industries.

Trailblazing

Remote destination travel tips for the intrepid traveller.

Environmental Report Card

How green is Canada compared to the rest of the Pacific Rim?

Travel 2012 Report

Travel report for Japan, Papua New Guinea, Singapore in 2012.

World Snapshots

A look at the latest societal trends from around the Pacific Rim.

48 Hours In …

Facts and information to prepare you for a trip to Vietnam, Australia, Hong Kong, and Mumbai.

Environment

A look at environmental facts from countries around the Pacific Rim.

Travel

Travel information about countries in South East Asia.

Globe-trotting: Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand.

Travel info about the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.

Magnetic Future

Faster than a speeding bullet-train, able to levitate over tall tracks with a single run…it’s Maglev.