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'Important work': This Burnaby facility collected the second-most used oil, antifreeze in B.C.

'Important work': This Burnaby facility collected the second-most used oil, antifreeze in B.C.

Collection sites contribute to keeping local communities stronger and healthier, says recycling non-profit CEO.
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Wanted Surrey man turns himself in to police in Houston

Wanted Surrey man turns himself in to police in Houston

Riley Lafontaine has distinct tattoos, including a wolf on his neck and a teardrop under each eye.
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Tied with Greens, BC United slouching towards fall election bust, says poll

Tied with Greens, BC United slouching towards fall election bust, says poll

BC United's fighting for third Place in provincial race, says new Research Co. survey
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B.C. man punched in face, pushed down stairs and beaten

B.C. man punched in face, pushed down stairs and beaten

The victim said the attack left him fearful of others.
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Bud break impresses some B.C. winery owners

Bud break impresses some B.C. winery owners

Many had expected entire lost crops due to mid-January deep freeze.
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Inventors of water cremation machine say B.C. laws could push them out

Inventors of water cremation machine say B.C. laws could push them out

The 'Aqualyser' offers eco-friendly water cremation as an alternative to flames. However, the use of such a machine on human bodies has not been authorized in B.C.
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Letter: Development over biodiversity? Maybe Burnaby should take a step back

Letter: Development over biodiversity? Maybe Burnaby should take a step back

This letter writer believes blue heron habitats are being ignored among all the construction near Deer Lake Park and city hall.
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Parks Canada to spend $12M on Sidney Island deer kill, restoration, documents show

Parks Canada to spend $12M on Sidney Island deer kill, restoration, documents show

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation obtained the documents through an access-to-information request
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B.C. security guard gets 18-month community sentence for manslaughter

B.C. security guard gets 18-month community sentence for manslaughter

The judge said Jack Cruthers Hutchison did not intend to kill Howard Hill but added that is not a defence to manslaughter.
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B.C. man charged with golf course murder appears in court

B.C. man charged with golf course murder appears in court

Gertrude Cheong, 49, died at the scene of a fatal stabbing near Vancouver's Fraserview Golf Course.
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