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Opinion: Burnaby is still giving out parking tickets. But should it?

Opinion: Burnaby is still giving out parking tickets. But should it?

A big question readers have had for me in the past few days is what is happening with City of Burnaby bylaw officers when it comes to parking.
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Here's how you can help Burnaby's arts community during COVID-19

Here's how you can help Burnaby's arts community during COVID-19

Theatres and galleries are closed, and the arts and cultural sector is facing unprecedented challenges. Here are a few ways you can help.
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Closed municipal meetings are open: Farnworth order

Closed municipal meetings are open: Farnworth order

Terminology ‘evokes a kind of Orwellian verbiage’
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Beware the pandemic pump and dump: B.C. Securities Commission

Beware the pandemic pump and dump: B.C. Securities Commission

Economic collapse and uncertainty is a breeding territory for fraudsters, says BCSC
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Don't freak out at Burnaby firefighters' new COVID-19 safety gear

Don't freak out at Burnaby firefighters' new COVID-19 safety gear

Burnaby firefighters responding to medical calls will appear a little more otherworldly than usual for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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B.C. provincial health officer still letting miners in and out of underground facilities

B.C. provincial health officer still letting miners in and out of underground facilities

Brucejack gold mine stays open under health authorities, Ministry of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources direction
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B.C. orders all salons, parlours closed as 74 new COVID-19 cases reported

B.C. orders all salons, parlours closed as 74 new COVID-19 cases reported

What happened: More B.C. businesses are being ordered to shut down as the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the province Why it matters: The new order comes just a day after restaurants were ordered closed to table service, leaving many workers jobless B.C.
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Pandemic prompts Vancouver artist to go online for Friday opening

Pandemic prompts Vancouver artist to go online for Friday opening

“We’re going to get through this,” John Ferrie says
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What’s the COVID-19 plan for Burnaby schools? Find out more tomorrow

What’s the COVID-19 plan for Burnaby schools? Find out more tomorrow

Burnaby parents, students and school staff will find out more tomorrow about what will happen at B.C. schools after spring break in response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Develop COVID-19 response plan, lawyers tell businesses

Develop COVID-19 response plan, lawyers tell businesses

Employers could avoid legal issues by working with employees and unions
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