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Here's how much eco-violations will now cost you in B.C.

Here's how much eco-violations will now cost you in B.C.

New regulations empower authorities to fine eco-offenders up to $200,000, says the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.
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‘We’re back!’: Burnaby seniors’ lunch program returns with great food and even better community

‘We’re back!’: Burnaby seniors’ lunch program returns with great food and even better community

Seniors aged 55 and up are welcome to join this fun and friendly low-cost lunch program in North Burnaby.
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BC Hockey reclassifies its three junior B leagues to junior A to replace rogue BCHL

BC Hockey reclassifies its three junior B leagues to junior A to replace rogue BCHL

BC Hockey will have a new junior-A system in place for the 2023-24 season. The provincial sports organization will promote all three of its junior B leagues to junior A.
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Battling the blaze: Understanding B.C.'s wildfire history and future solutions

Battling the blaze: Understanding B.C.'s wildfire history and future solutions

B.C.'s changing climate and diverse landscape have made it a hotspot for destructive wildfires. After several devastating fire seasons, is the province learning to cope with what's coming?
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It's the most prevalent crime in Canada, but few Canadians report it

It's the most prevalent crime in Canada, but few Canadians report it

Fraud is reaching new heights in Canada; however, few Canadians continue to report the crime to police.
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Youth in food-insecure homes made more visits to doctors for mental health: study

Youth in food-insecure homes made more visits to doctors for mental health: study

The mere thought of grocery shopping causes so much anxiety for Jaimee Aragones that she avoids entering stores knowing she would return home without some food she can no longer afford for her kids.
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Letter: Why move? Rebuild Burnaby City Hall on the current site

Letter: Why move? Rebuild Burnaby City Hall on the current site

Keep city hall in "one of the most beautiful parts of our city."
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B.C. court dismisses sex abuse cases against former RCMP officer, hockey coach

B.C. court dismisses sex abuse cases against former RCMP officer, hockey coach

Delays have made a fair trial impossible, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Christopher Hinkson said.
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Oppenheimer's A-bomb project had B.C. connections

Oppenheimer's A-bomb project had B.C. connections

The heavy water for the world's first nuclear test blast, the Trinity device in New Mexico, was made in Trail, B.C.
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Burnaby shop owner faces trial for ‘deceptive’ sale of sex drugs

Burnaby shop owner faces trial for ‘deceptive’ sale of sex drugs

The company that owns the Love is Love store on Kingsway has been charged with six counts of violating the Food and Drugs Act for selling 'Harmony' and 'Passion Fem' which allegedly contained prescription erectile dysfunction drugs not listed on their labels.
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