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Protesters occupy New West street in solidarity with tree protester

Protesters occupy New West street in solidarity with tree protester

Dr. Tim Takaro is occupying several trees in the Brunette River area, near the borders of Coquitlam, Burnaby and New Westminster to protest the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
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Warnings of COVID-19 exposure issued for 3 more flights through YVR

Warnings of COVID-19 exposure issued for 3 more flights through YVR

People who travelled on three more flights through Vancouver International Airport are being warned of possible COVID-19 exposure.
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Face masks to be mandatory on transit, says TransLink

Face masks to be mandatory on transit, says TransLink

New measure kicks in Aug. 24
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Schools should open when they're ready, say B.C. principals, vice-principals

Schools should open when they're ready, say B.C. principals, vice-principals

In a written statement dated Aug. 4, the BC Principals’ & Vice-Principals’ Association (BCPVPA) side with the BCTF's position and ask that the start date “be amended dependent upon the level of readiness in our schools.”
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This fake cop will make you slow down — here's why

This fake cop will make you slow down — here's why

Constable Scarecrow works. Now Coquitlam RCMP will be using it more on busy streets in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam — with real cops to slap speeders with hefty fines
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Food and coffee giant in Burnaby hammered by 37% profit plunge

Food and coffee giant in Burnaby hammered by 37% profit plunge

When COVID-19 first hit, did you cut back on your coffee consumption? How about those breakfast sandwiches that get you going in the morning? You likely did because so many coffee houses were closed.
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CRA beefs up measures to fight fraud, scams

CRA beefs up measures to fight fraud, scams

The Canada Revenue Agency says it is stepping up efforts to combat fraud and keep pace with constantly evolving scams, including those that take advantage of new relief programs offered by the federal government during the pandemic.
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3 screening officers at YVR test positive for COVID-19

3 screening officers at YVR test positive for COVID-19

Three screening officers at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) have tested positive for COVID-19.
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OTHER VOICES: We should buy now-redundant cruise ships to house the homeless

OTHER VOICES: We should buy now-redundant cruise ships to house the homeless

Too zany, or so crazy that it just might work?
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Provincial health officer standing firm on B.C.'s back-to-school plan

Provincial health officer standing firm on B.C.'s back-to-school plan

B.C.’s medical health officer says she understands why parents may be nervous about sending their children back to school in the fall. But Dr.
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