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TransLink to increase bus services for Burnaby post-secondary students

TransLink to increase bus services for Burnaby post-secondary students

Buses up Burnaby Mountain to SFU, including the 145 and 143, will get increased service on weekdays.
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North Shore Rescue saves heat-exhausted hiker and dog on Seymour

North Shore Rescue saves heat-exhausted hiker and dog on Seymour

While hikers should always carry essentials, experts at North Shore Rescue warn against packing too much gear
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After thefts, B.C. premier warns 'do not tamper with firefighter equipment'

After thefts, B.C. premier warns 'do not tamper with firefighter equipment'

27,000 British Columbians on evacuation order due to wildfires, says Bowinn Ma, minister of emergency management and climate readiness.
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What to know about home insurance if you've been displaced by B.C. or N.W.T. fires

What to know about home insurance if you've been displaced by B.C. or N.W.T. fires

All standard homeowner and tenant insurance policies cover damage caused by fires, and also provide coverage to help with the cost of mass evacuations, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).
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Not so fast, farewell: Burnaby's Valley Bakery here to stay under new management

Not so fast, farewell: Burnaby's Valley Bakery here to stay under new management

While owner Jack Kuyer retired, his beloved Burnaby business has been resurrected.
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Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

TORONTO — An advocacy group is calling on Canadians to boycott Facebook and Instagram later this week. The Friends of Canadian Broadcasting group began asking people Monday to stop posting content on Meta's platforms on Aug. 23 and 24.
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Wildfires in Kelowna area have damaged, destroyed least 50 structures so far

Wildfires in Kelowna area have damaged, destroyed least 50 structures so far

The McDougall Creek wildfire has damaged or destroyed at least 50 structures around Kelowna, B.C., but worst hit areas have yet to be surveyed, says chief.
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Wildfire equipment moved, taken from B.C. firefighting crews

Wildfire equipment moved, taken from B.C. firefighting crews

The BC Wildfire Service said a number of pumps, sprinklers, hoses and ATVs have been taken from crews working in North Shuswap, critically impacting the effectiveness of structural protection.
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Man reported missing out of Burnaby last seen two months ago

Man reported missing out of Burnaby last seen two months ago

Burnaby RCMP says Masoud Sanayei hasn't been in contact with family since mid-June.
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Watch: Fire crews battle flames next to homes in Kelowna

Watch: Fire crews battle flames next to homes in Kelowna

'Firefighters saved our house last night...' says Kelowna resident.
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