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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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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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Squamish nature watch: Tiny Western toads migrate over popular trails

Squamish nature watch: Tiny Western toads migrate over popular trails

Squamish locals urged to avoid certain trails as mass toad migration endangers tiny amphibians’ journey from Garibaldi Springs.
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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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Here’s where to watch the Squamish Open Annual Regatta

Here’s where to watch the Squamish Open Annual Regatta

The Squamish Yacht Club event sees boats race on Howe Sound over the July 26 to 28 weekend.
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: Looking for ways to stay cool

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Looking for ways to stay cool

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B.C. homeowner interrupts attempted daylight break-in, gets bear-sprayed

B.C. homeowner interrupts attempted daylight break-in, gets bear-sprayed

Police are investigating "several leads in relation to this incident."
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Warnings expand as heat wave settles over B.C., with weekend temperatures set to rise

Warnings expand as heat wave settles over B.C., with weekend temperatures set to rise

VANCOUVER — A heat wave has settled over much of British Columbia with Environment Canada issuing warnings in more than two dozen regions about soaring temperatures that could reach into the 40s and continue next week.
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