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Burnaby MPs happy with dental, grocery rebate in federal budget

Burnaby MPs happy with dental, grocery rebate in federal budget

The government's dental plan is expected to cost $13 billion over five years.
Parliamentary committee to investigate B.C. forestry giant

Parliamentary committee to investigate B.C. forestry giant

Canada's Standing Committee on Natural Resources has passed a motion to investigate the ownership structure and business relations of Paper Excellence, a pulp and paper company based in Richmond, B.C.
La Foret Bakery & Cafe to open second Burnaby location on Easter Monday

La Foret Bakery & Cafe to open second Burnaby location on Easter Monday

The local cafe will open its much-anticipated second outpost in the city on Easter Monday.
Burnaby job seekers can apply for new openings at Staples Canada

Burnaby job seekers can apply for new openings at Staples Canada

Company is hiring for full-time and part-time positions across the province.
Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

VICTORIA — The newly acclaimed leader of British Columbia's Conservatives whose climate change views prompted his expulsion from the Opposition Liberals says he's building a grassroots coalition for voters who don't support the province's left-of-cen
Man wanted on alleged Burnaby assaults, threats turns himself in

Man wanted on alleged Burnaby assaults, threats turns himself in

Surrey's Manveer Singh Dhesi, 28, was wanted on charges related to alleged assaults and threats at his ex-girlfriend's Burnaby house.
Opinion: Canadians aren't opposed to 'progressive punishment' for speeding, unpaid parking tickets

Opinion: Canadians aren't opposed to 'progressive punishment' for speeding, unpaid parking tickets

The concept, as it’s implemented for speeding in Finland, considers the income of the offending driver
Burnaby students get all-expenses-paid trip to Japan

Burnaby students get all-expenses-paid trip to Japan

Byrne Creek Community School vice-principal Barry Callister said the highlight for 28 Burnaby students who travelled to Japan for a student exchange this spring break was visiting with their Japanese "buddies" and going to their schools.
Where to find upgraded Easter treats in Metro Vancouver

Where to find upgraded Easter treats in Metro Vancouver

Fill up your baskets!
'Please don't buy one': Rabbit rescue society encourages people to adopt

'Please don't buy one': Rabbit rescue society encourages people to adopt

Animal rescue shelters are stretched beyond their limits and cannot accommodate more rabbits, says the founder of Rabbitats Rescue Society.