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Woman dies at Rolling Stones' Vancouver concert

Woman dies at Rolling Stones' Vancouver concert

She went into medical distress before the show got underway, according to the VPD.
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Rob Shaw: Brits offer glimpse into what B.C. election nights should look like

Rob Shaw: Brits offer glimpse into what B.C. election nights should look like

U.K. elections offer authenticity, while B.C. has dehumanized its own process
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B.C.'s drought: Comox Valley farmers hopeful drought will hold off after wetter spring

B.C.'s drought: Comox Valley farmers hopeful drought will hold off after wetter spring

Some worry they may not have enough feed and water to get through another season in a drought
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'Thank you, Mick, for gracing us': Rock legend stops by famed Vancouver restaurant

'Thank you, Mick, for gracing us': Rock legend stops by famed Vancouver restaurant

When Mick met Vikram.
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B.C.'s drought: Water will keep flowing in capital region thanks to planning

B.C.'s drought: Water will keep flowing in capital region thanks to planning

Though this summer is expected to be one of the driest since 1896, the CRD is confident water supply won’t be affected — in part because of a decision made 20-plus years ago.
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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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Minter: B.C.'s FireSmart guide, and its rules home gardeners should follow

Minter: B.C.'s FireSmart guide, and its rules home gardeners should follow

Master gardener Brian Minter: "One of the greatest concerns is the ability of wildfire embers jumping ahead."
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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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