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B.C.'s drought: As drought persists, stressed trees are more likely to fall on power lines

B.C.'s drought: As drought persists, stressed trees are more likely to fall on power lines

Chronic drought is stressing some trees — such as water-loving cedars — to the point that they’re much more vulnerable during extreme weather.
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Time Traveller: North Vancouver business trains women mechanics during Second World War

Time Traveller: North Vancouver business trains women mechanics during Second World War

As with many trades in during the war, women trained to work jobs traditionally done by men
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David Sovka: How to pick a career, or why what you love to do is not an actual job

David Sovka: How to pick a career, or why what you love to do is not an actual job

Your passions are probably not relevant to your job search unless you’re really into accounting or industrial vacuuming
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Whale researcher says orphan orca 'likely' seen off Vancouver Island at Friendly Cove

Whale researcher says orphan orca 'likely' seen off Vancouver Island at Friendly Cove

"Just given the location and the behaviour, it seems quite likely."
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B.C. port employer requests 'urgent strike intervention' by the CIRB

B.C. port employer requests 'urgent strike intervention' by the CIRB

VANCOUVER — The BC Maritime Employers Association says it is requesting urgent intervention by the Canada Industrial Relations Board to divert a looming strike by a union representing ship and dock foremen.
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North Van non-profit diverting tonnes of treasures from Metro Vancouver dump

North Van non-profit diverting tonnes of treasures from Metro Vancouver dump

Urban Repurpose is averaging a 1,000 kilograms per day and getting good items and materials back to use in the community
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A Squamish woman is facing terrorism charges

A Squamish woman is facing terrorism charges

The 51-year-old was arrested and charged by the Pacific Region RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team on Friday.
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Coho Festival to return to Ambleside Park after a one-year break

Coho Festival to return to Ambleside Park after a one-year break

The annual event celebrating salmon was put on hiatus last year
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Garden to table: Why my permaculture garden is coming up mushrooms

Garden to table: Why my permaculture garden is coming up mushrooms

A shady stretch of mossy ground in my yard proved fertile ground for growing several species of fungi
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Letter: Cypress Village is good news for West Vancouver

Letter: Cypress Village is good news for West Vancouver

We need to grow out tax base and bring business up the mountain
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