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Woman-founded Burnaby marine collagen brand tops business growth list

Woman-founded Burnaby marine collagen brand tops business growth list

When it comes to natural health products, a woman-founded Burnaby company is tops as far as business growth.
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Bat Week in B.C. uncovers tequila connection

Bat Week in B.C. uncovers tequila connection

Bat Week in B.C. is on the horizon and, while you’re unlikely see a caped crusader leaping off buildings, conservationists are hoping people will learn more about the flying mouse.
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Province needs to shift to public system of long-term care homes, Horgan says

Province needs to shift to public system of long-term care homes, Horgan says

The province needs to move to a ­public system of long-term care homes, NDP Leader John Horgan said Wednesday, rattling private operators about the future of the industry.
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Advocate seeks to stamp out 'poor doors' before they can spread to Burnaby

Advocate seeks to stamp out 'poor doors' before they can spread to Burnaby

An advocate for people experiencing poverty and homelessness was given reassurances there likely won’t be any “poor doors” in developments approved for construction in Burnaby.
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Burnaby man who fell asleep in idling, stolen SUV for three hours faces charges

Burnaby man who fell asleep in idling, stolen SUV for three hours faces charges

Multiple charges are pending against a 28-year-old Burnaby man who fell asleep in an idling, stolen SUV in Metrotown for three hours with drugs and a fake handgun in the vehicle, according to police. On Sept. 24 at about 1:02 a.m.
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Fashion giant in Burnaby’s Metropolis blames customer limits for recent losses

Fashion giant in Burnaby’s Metropolis blames customer limits for recent losses

As more retailers shut down their stores in Burnaby due to COVID-19, one company is detailing how they are managing to stay afloat amid the losses.
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Health Canada recalls hand sanitizers due to 'health risks'

Health Canada recalls hand sanitizers due to 'health risks'

Health Canada is advising Canadians that more hand sanitizers are being recalled from the marketplace because they may pose health risks.
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Horgan says he regrets comment at leaders' debate about not seeing colour

Horgan says he regrets comment at leaders' debate about not seeing colour

NDP leader John Horgan says if he has to talk about anti-racism policies for the next 10 days of the campaign, it will be time well spent, apologizing for a gaffe during the leaders’ debate on Tuesday on the question of race and privilege.
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Three new flights with possible COVID-19 exposure listed

Three new flights with possible COVID-19 exposure listed

The BC Centre of Disease Control (BCCDC) has updated their list of public COVID-19 exposures with three new flights having travelled through Vancouver. Alerts were issued for both domestic and international flights. The added flights are: Sept.
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Ride-hailing company offers discounts for voters heading to the polls

Ride-hailing company offers discounts for voters heading to the polls

Ride-hailing company Lyft is offering Metro Vancouver residents a discounted ride to get to polling locations in the region, beginning on Oct. 15 for advance voting and ending at 8 p.m. on Oct. 24, B.C. election day.
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