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Warming seas threaten existence of sea snails in B.C.'s Strait of Georgia

Warming seas threaten existence of sea snails in B.C.'s Strait of Georgia

A new study has found a rise in marine temperature could spell doom for the Strait of Georgia's dogwhelk population.
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'Dangerous' parking mayhem at this Burnaby park means paid parking is back for review

'Dangerous' parking mayhem at this Burnaby park means paid parking is back for review

The city's parks general manager said staff were sworn at and got their feet run over at the park by people that couldn't find parking.
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Watch: Man nearly hit by oncoming cement truck on B.C. bridge

Watch: Man nearly hit by oncoming cement truck on B.C. bridge

No one was injured in the near miss, according to police.
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'You look so stupid': Ryan Reynolds picked apart by children during SickKids campaign

'You look so stupid': Ryan Reynolds picked apart by children during SickKids campaign

He's back with his ugly sweater.
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Vancouver unveils Canada's first electric fire truck

Vancouver unveils Canada's first electric fire truck

Fire Chief Karen Fry: "I can't wait to see more of these engines come into service in Vancouver."
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B.C. 'satellite family' properties priciest among speculation and vacancy taxpayers

B.C. 'satellite family' properties priciest among speculation and vacancy taxpayers

B.C. government says it received $81.9 million in revenue from the speculation and vacancy tax in 2022 and is setting to expand the policy to 13 new communities by 2025.
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These touring puppies have a Burnaby playdate for adoption awareness

These touring puppies have a Burnaby playdate for adoption awareness

The BC Humane Society will be setting up a play area at Burnaby's Accent Inns this week to bring to light the current challenges of animal welfare.
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Richmond, Metro Vancouver placed under flood watch

Richmond, Metro Vancouver placed under flood watch

Be careful near rivers and other areas near the shoreline.
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Baldrey: What's that smell? Smoke coming out of B.C. Opposition parties' ears?

Baldrey: What's that smell? Smoke coming out of B.C. Opposition parties' ears?

The NDP government’s move to cut off debate on key housing legislation in the fall sitting was not new. Other parties of multiple political stripes have done it before.
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Family culture the theme for Grandview Steelers' Teddy Bear Toss game

Family culture the theme for Grandview Steelers' Teddy Bear Toss game

The Burnaby junior hockey team's annual fundraiser donated stuffed animals to families in need over the holidays.
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