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FROM THE ARCHIVES: In 2002, a malfunction at Cleveland Dam sent water levels soaring

FROM THE ARCHIVES: In 2002, a malfunction at Cleveland Dam sent water levels soaring

The following News article, reprinted in its entirety, appeared in the North Shore News on June 28, 2002.
Cleveland Dam disaster investigation continues

Cleveland Dam disaster investigation continues

Metro Vancouver has ruled out foul play in the Oct. 1 release at the Cleveland Dam that sent a torrent of water down the Capilano River, leaving one man dead and another one missing. But, the exact cause has still not been revealed.
North Van father dead, son missing following dam malfunction

North Van father dead, son missing following dam malfunction

One man is dead and his son is still missing following a disaster on the Capilano River, Oct. 1. The Cleveland Dam was part way through a maintenance project when the spillway opened unexpectedly around 1:45 p.m.
Proposed high-speed rail line could revolutionize travel in the Sea to Sky

Proposed high-speed rail line could revolutionize travel in the Sea to Sky

Passengers could get from Downtown Vancouver to Whistler in half an hour, say proponents.
Abundance of one salmon species affects all others, SFU study suggests

Abundance of one salmon species affects all others, SFU study suggests

When returns are high, dominant fish will deliberately allow younger fish to feed on the excess
Republican Jesus not real Jesus: UBC professor

Republican Jesus not real Jesus: UBC professor

Opposition needed to counter “right-wing influencers’ ‘biblical gaslighting”
Blueberries could be next in line for U.S. tariffs

Blueberries could be next in line for U.S. tariffs

If tariffs are imposed, they will probably push up the price of B.C.'s third largest export on both sides of the border, says executive director of the B.C. Blueberry Council
Protecting mental health trumps unearthing political duplicity: Privacy boss

Protecting mental health trumps unearthing political duplicity: Privacy boss

Former Vancouver School Board chair Patti Bacchus wanted records from executives who claimed mental anguish from a toxic workplace environment
New indoor COVID-19 test site opening at North Van ICBC claim centre

New indoor COVID-19 test site opening at North Van ICBC claim centre

New site will replace current testing site at Centennial Theatre parking lot
BC Liberals bring back 10-lane bridge plan

BC Liberals bring back 10-lane bridge plan

A new eight-lane tunnel or a 10-lane bridge – these are the dueling visions to fix gridlock at the George Massey crossing of the two parties vying for power in the provincial election.