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Sharks bet on retooled defense, faster offense

Sharks bet on retooled defense, faster offense
Maybe the Sharks need just a bit of a change as they head into yet another season with a ton of talent but still no Stanley Cup Finals appearance to their credit. Right from the first face-off, things are a little different: San Jose opens the regular season…

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Elaine Eddy elected the new chair of Cowichan Lake Community Services

Elaine Eddy elected the new chair of Cowichan Lake Community Services
Cowichan Lake Community Services has a new board of directors overseeing its operations, headed by new chairperson Elaine Eddy.

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Jackets head to Sweden to finish preseason, start regular season

Jackets head to Sweden to finish preseason, start regular season
As the NHL’s easternmost Western Conference team, the Columbus Blue Jackets have become accustomed to making long treks to play their road games.

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Visa Regulations for Iranian Students: Overview and Analysis

Visa Regulations for Iranian Students: Overview and Analysis
In 2007, Leila, a student at Stanford University, lost a sister-in-law in a fight with cancer. At the time, her brother, his wife, and new-born child lived in Vancouver, Canada, a mere two hour flight from Leila’s California residence. However, due to the nature of visas granted to Iranian students, Leila could not risk a trip abroad to visit her family. -PAAIA

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