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NDP's Raj Chouhan nominated for re-election in Burnaby-Edmonds

NDP's Raj Chouhan nominated for re-election in Burnaby-Edmonds

The next election is scheduled for October 2021
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Amateur sports in B.C. move step closer to returning

Amateur sports in B.C. move step closer to returning

Amateur athletes throughout B.C. will be able to engage in more organized sport activities and some competitive play this fall as the province moves to Phase 3 of the Return to Sport Guidelines.
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Use glitter to teach kids about COVID spread, say paramedics

Use glitter to teach kids about COVID spread, say paramedics

Ambulance paramedics are offering some tips to help kids and parents with COVID-19. As B.C.
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Opinion: Expect more 'Infection Fighters' vs 'Cynical Spreaders' tensions as COVID drags on

Opinion: Expect more 'Infection Fighters' vs 'Cynical Spreaders' tensions as COVID drags on

The financial penalties for undue “partying” announced by B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth are getting a world of attention right now, but it was another recent pronouncement that should give everyone pause for thought. Dr.
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Flu, COVID-19 circulating at the same time will be a ‘public health concern,’ says doctor

Flu, COVID-19 circulating at the same time will be a ‘public health concern,’ says doctor

Flu shot is ‘more important than ever’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Another night, another COVID-19 party ticket — at same Victoria home

Another night, another COVID-19 party ticket — at same Victoria home

Victoria police have handed out tickets to partiers breaching provincial health orders two nights in a row — both times at the same residence.
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Lottery winners to celebrate down the wedding aisle

Lottery winners to celebrate down the wedding aisle

A Surrey couple is looking forward to their wedding after winning $500,000 from the Daily Grand on Aug. 20. Robert Jolliffe and Mandeep Gill were at a grocery store for a milk run when they decided to scan their ticket.
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B.C. sets a record for cannabis sales during pandemic

B.C. sets a record for cannabis sales during pandemic

British Columbians have never bought so much legal weed.
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Loblaws in Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby makes masks mandatory

Loblaws in Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby makes masks mandatory

The push to have more people wear face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic has expanded to more grocery stores in Burnaby.
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Le Chateau’s future in Metropolis at Metrotown in ‘significant doubt’ due to staggering losses

Le Chateau’s future in Metropolis at Metrotown in ‘significant doubt’ due to staggering losses

Le Chateau has been a part of my life since the 1980s – my entire outfit for Burnaby North Secondary School’s *cough* 1986 grad ceremonies came from there.
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