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Are B.C. residents really ready for homebuying helpers like joint tenancy?

Are B.C. residents really ready for homebuying helpers like joint tenancy?

New survey report shows that Canadians are considering rent-to-own, joint ownership and secondary suites as ways to get into the market.
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'Old and cornball'? Burnaby Roots and Blues Festival to survive another year

'Old and cornball'? Burnaby Roots and Blues Festival to survive another year

One city councillor suggested the younger generations consider the Blues and Roots Festival 'old and cornball.'
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Gave up on your financial resolutions yet? BBB tips to get back on track

Gave up on your financial resolutions yet? BBB tips to get back on track

Creating a personal budget, building an emergency fund and even starting can help you become more financially sound, the Better Business Bureau says.
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Burnaby councillors eye Sue Big Oil campaign

Burnaby councillors eye Sue Big Oil campaign

An advocate with Burnaby For Our Kids said a class action lawsuit would put pressure on fossil fuel companies to 'take responsibility for their actions.'
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Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Some Burnaby fuel prices have jumped up by as much as 17 cents for the final February weekend.
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Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival could be coming to an end

Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival could be coming to an end

City staff will recommend replacing the music festival with a new brand to entice younger audiences.
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Column: Federal taxes hurting B.C. wineries and craft brewers

Column: Federal taxes hurting B.C. wineries and craft brewers

Annual automatic tax hikes on alcohol should not be allowed, the Canadian Taxpayer's Federation claims.
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BBB: Romance or risk? How to avoid scams as a 'sugar baby'

BBB: Romance or risk? How to avoid scams as a 'sugar baby'

Valentine's Day has come and gone, but love scams can pop up at any time.
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Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Burnaby motorists will notice a hike at the pumps ahead of the Family Day long weekend.
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Public should share in profits of garbage-burning power: Burnaby councillor

Public should share in profits of garbage-burning power: Burnaby councillor

Coun. Alison Gu says allowing the community to invest in the profits of alternative energy could be a 'foot in the door' to more local green projects.
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