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Big Brothers is now at the Coquitlam recycling and waste centre

Big Brothers is now at the Coquitlam recycling and waste centre

Metro Vancouver recently joined forces with Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver to accept reusable household objects at its United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre (995 United Blvd.) by Eaglequest Golf.
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Bike cops aid Burnaby woman fighting off grocery-grabbing stranger

Bike cops aid Burnaby woman fighting off grocery-grabbing stranger

It took Burnaby RCMP's bike unit just over one hour to run into two men with outstanding arrest warrants in Metrotown.
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Lithium ion batteries suspected cause of Burnaby apartment fire

Lithium ion batteries suspected cause of Burnaby apartment fire

Fifteen people were sent to hospital with smoke inhalation, three in serious condition, after a fire at a BC Housing affordable housing highrise on Kingsway early Thursday morning, according to the fire department.
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Long-needed fire station up and running on Burnaby Mountain

Long-needed fire station up and running on Burnaby Mountain

The City of Burnaby will celebrate the opening of Fire Station 8 with a free community barbecue, games and face painting on April 26.
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Burnaby RCMP hosts free safety sessions for commercial vehicle drivers

Burnaby RCMP hosts free safety sessions for commercial vehicle drivers

Get information on the law, truck routes, pre-trip inspections, securing cargo, vehicle defects, weight regulations and more at an information session next week.
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B.C. researchers find possible link between social media use, delusional disorders

B.C. researchers find possible link between social media use, delusional disorders

Disorders include narcissistic personality disorder, erotomania, body dysmorphic disorder and anorexia.
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Richmond council 'exceeded' authority in opposing liquor licence, says restaurant's lawyer

Richmond council 'exceeded' authority in opposing liquor licence, says restaurant's lawyer

Past conduct of 'operating mind' relevant in considering liquor licence: Richmond city solicitor
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Burnaby Hospital seeks 170 new staff as first phase of redevelopment nears completion

Burnaby Hospital seeks 170 new staff as first phase of redevelopment nears completion

The $2.4-billion hospital project, when complete, is expected to have 399 beds.
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B.C. appeals court upholds $6M foreign-homebuyers tax bill on Burnaby property

B.C. appeals court upholds $6M foreign-homebuyers tax bill on Burnaby property

The numbered company that acquired a lowrise apartment building at 5978 Wilson Ave. for $30 million in 2018 has failed for a third time to have a $6-million foreign buyer's tax bill overturned.
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Tesla removed as participant in 2025 Vancouver International Auto Show

Tesla removed as participant in 2025 Vancouver International Auto Show

The decision was for "the safety of attendees, exhibitors, and staff."
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