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B.C. Mounties are ramping up distracted driving enforcement this month

B.C. Mounties are ramping up distracted driving enforcement this month

At least 76 people die in motor vehicle collisions each year, because the driver was distracted or not paying attention to the road – accidents that BC RCMP says are completely preventable.
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Shoe giant Aldo closing Burnaby store due to COVID devastation

Shoe giant Aldo closing Burnaby store due to COVID devastation

Corporate restructuring and filing for creditor protection has led to mixed results for one company in Burnaby.
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Burnaby council passes 1 pot shop, denies another

Burnaby council passes 1 pot shop, denies another

One cannabis store will move ahead and another will go back to the drawing board after Burnaby city council examined the two proposals in their first meeting since a busy public hearing. The Aug.
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Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory for eighth day in a row

Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory for eighth day in a row

Environment Canada says the smoky conditions may persist into 'later this week'
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Burnaby business nailed with big fine for COVID violation

Burnaby business nailed with big fine for COVID violation

A Burnaby business owner is out $2,300 for not complying with newly introduced measures under the COVID-19 Related Measures Act. On Friday, Sept.
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Study finds 5 possible North Shore rapid transit routes

Study finds 5 possible North Shore rapid transit routes

The province has narrowed down the options it may consider for a rapid transit link connecting the North Shore to Vancouver and beyond.
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COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Burnaby care home

COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Burnaby care home

Fraser Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak at Burnaby’s George Derby Centre officially over. George Derby Centre is a long-term care facility owned and operated by George Derby Care Society.
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Here is how to tell the difference between COVID-19 and wildfire smoke related symptoms

Here is how to tell the difference between COVID-19 and wildfire smoke related symptoms

Different people respond differently to smoke, and some people are at higher risk of experiencing health effects.
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Canada Post suspends service in Metro Vancouver on Monday

Canada Post suspends service in Metro Vancouver on Monday

If you’re expecting packages or mail from Canada Post today, you are going to have to wait a bit longer.
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Hookah lounges could be banned in Burnaby

Hookah lounges could be banned in Burnaby

Hookah lounges may no longer be able to operate in Burnaby if proposed smoking regulations are passed by city council.
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