On Wednesday night, North Shore Search and Rescue operated their first-ever training mission using night vision on aircraft. In comparison, the previous busiest year on record was 2018 when North Shore Rescue received 144 calls. North Shore Rescue has received a record number of calls — 146 — this year. "The North Shore mountains are very close to the downtown core and they're very accessible. At a recent rescue on Dog Mountain, he said, North Shore Rescue team members walked by hikers wearing running shoes in deep snow.

Source: CBC News December 25, 2020 21:56 UTC