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The Canucks may be out of the playoffs, but the adrenalin-fuelled work of producing live sports goes on for Linda Tremblay, left, and the rest of the Sportsnet team. Photo by Rebecca Blissett
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Hockey night in GM Place
Larry Isaac and Larry Brown sit inches apart, watching the 45 television screens that cover the wall in front of them. To their right, Steve Ramsay pulls and pushes several levers, using them to bring whichever camera shot is needed to the largest screen.
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Owner irate
after car moved so tow truck could get parking spot
When Lewis Thaw returned to the spot on Clark Drive where he'd parked his car Monday afternoon, it was gone, and in its place was a Buster's tow truck.
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Police want Musqueam women to know their rights
A steady stream of domestic violence reports on the Musqueam reserve has prompted police to hold workshops for women on defense techniques and their legal rights.
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Park advocate getting her wild place in sun
Not long before her death from a brain tumour in September, 2002, Donna Tilley went to a meeting with the parks board about maintenance at Everett Crowley Park, even though she couldn't walk without assistance.
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School principal prefers safety office to garden project
An East Side elementary school principal urged the Vancouver police board Wednesday to bring back a permanent community safety office in the Broadway-Commercial Drive area.
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Sullivan raps COPE for grant giveaway
COPE councillors have given away tens of thousands of dollars more in grant money than was recommended by staff, including $50,000 to a women's health group deemed out of touch with poor and minority women.
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New child advocate on city payroll
If criticizing the provincial government is what it takes to make the lives of children and youth better, the city's new child and youth advocate is ready to do it.
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Business owners want city to adjust property tax rate
Council has rejected a bid by the local business community to increase the amount of property tax paid by homeowners and reduce the amount paid by businesses.
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Helping out a lifetime habit for 83-year-old
A local senior with more than 76 years of volunteering under her belt was honoured Thursday night at a ceremony held as part of National Volunteer Week.
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Businesses object to urban camp idea
Chinatown catering manager Karen Barron dreads the idea of a legal tent city on the grasslands directly opposite her Union Street business.
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Reality Chase race hits city streets in May
They call it The City Chase, and organizers say it's a one-day, real-life version of TV shows Survivor, Fear Factor and The Amazing Race, complete with eating live bugs.
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