The Great Plains Indigenous tribes designed and lived in tipis capable of withstanding extreme winter temperatures as low as -30 degrees celsius. Built for mobility and resilience, the tipi reflected deep cultural knowledge, craftsmanship, and a long-standing spiritual relationship with the natural environment.
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PATULLO BRIDGE HISTORY
Opened on November 15, 1937 by Premier ‘Duff’ Pattullo, the $4-million, 25 cent Pattullo Bridge toll bridge was built as a vital crossing connecting New Westminster and Surrey. Designed for 5,000 daily cars, it became a crucial and aging, four-lane, bottleneck handling 80,000 daily vehicle crossings before its scheduled replacement this year.
PENGUINS MAKE A GIANT JUMP
From cliff-diving to months-long hunger spells, emperor penguins keep proving they’re the ultimate survivalists in one of Earth’s harshest environments. National Geographic and BAFTA-winning cinematographer Bertie Gregory have now captured something never seen before: emperor penguin chicks hurling themselves 50 feet off an Antarctic cliff. This remarkable moment appears in the 2025 edition of National Geographic’s Emmy-winning SECRETS OF series, SECRETS OF THE PENGUINS, offering a thrilling new glimpse into penguin life at the edge of the world.
5,000 DRONE WORLD RECORD SHOW
This magical celebration show is a testament to what’s possible when creativity and innovation come together. ‘Sky Elements’ crafted scenes capturing the holiday spirit; a beautiful Thanksgiving turkey, winter wonderland, and gingerbread village resulting in a Guiness World Record.