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Burnaby coalition wants two 'critically needed' new homeless shelters ASAP

Burnaby coalition wants two 'critically needed' new homeless shelters ASAP

The Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby says there’s a “significant increase” in the number of people who need its services.
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$10K provincial funding to help improve this Burnaby street's safety

$10K provincial funding to help improve this Burnaby street's safety

"Projects like improved crosswalks, traffic-calming measures and safety planning help prevent dangerous driving, giving people confidence and keeping communities safely connected."
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Canadian forestry execs deny overseas control, but government documents tell a different story

Canadian forestry execs deny overseas control, but government documents tell a different story

Amid a federal investigation into Paper Excellence's business ties, a briefing note shows Nova Scotia's government knew the company was controlled by a Chinese-Indonesian conglomerate as recently as 2017. Former B.C. officials declined to comment.
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TransLink reports speedy return of riders in 2023, warns of overcrowding

TransLink reports speedy return of riders in 2023, warns of overcrowding

Elected officials are seeking permanent federal subsidies for TransLink as ridership appears on an accelerated post-pandemic rebound, particularly south of the Fraser River.
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Protest urges B.C. law to improve convenience store safety at night

Protest urges B.C. law to improve convenience store safety at night

Aim is to have government reinstate parts of Grant's Law, to reduce risks to night workers
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Save the date for a gala time at this Burnaby hospital fundraiser

Save the date for a gala time at this Burnaby hospital fundraiser

Burnaby Hospital Foundation to host fundraiser Dragon Gala on Friday, June 2.
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Popular Fraser Valley seafood restaurant to open in Burnaby

Popular Fraser Valley seafood restaurant to open in Burnaby

Another fan favourite eyes a new spot in Burnaby.
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New e-bike rebates available in B.C. starting today

New e-bike rebates available in B.C. starting today

Rebates range from $350 to a maximum of $1,400.
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Does Metro Vancouver have the time and space for a 15-minute city?

Does Metro Vancouver have the time and space for a 15-minute city?

New urbanism outlook generating controversy over office space and other city amenities
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'All it would take is a little jab': 11 trucks towed in Burnaby for bad tires

'All it would take is a little jab': 11 trucks towed in Burnaby for bad tires

Commercial vehicle enforcements in Burnaby this week saw 48 trucks inspected and 30 taken off the road for safety violations – 11 of them for ‘compromised’ tires.
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