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TransLink warning of layoffs called 'reckless' and 'unnecessary'

TransLink warning of layoffs called 'reckless' and 'unnecessary'

The union that represents many transit workers is calling TransLink’s warnings about cuts to transit operator staffing levels “reckless” and an “irresponsible move that would do more harm than good during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Most B.C. residents give themselves a high score for physical distancing, but rank others poorly

Most B.C. residents give themselves a high score for physical distancing, but rank others poorly

B.C. residents rate themselves very highly when it comes to their own social, or physical, distancing efforts, but think others are doing a poor job, according to a new survey.
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Burnaby school district loans out hundreds of laptops for home learning

Burnaby school district loans out hundreds of laptops for home learning

The Burnaby school district is handing out hundreds of laptop computers to help students keep learning from home during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Burnaby getting first rent bank in response to COVID-19

Burnaby getting first rent bank in response to COVID-19

The city of Burnaby will be getting its first rent bank, as the provincial rent bank expands its service to help mitigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vancouver mayor to take 10 per cent pay cut during pandemic

Vancouver mayor to take 10 per cent pay cut during pandemic

Kennedy Stewart’s salary this year is $178,265, councillors’ base salaries at $88,250
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All of Burnaby's 1,500 layoffs were union staff, leaving managers untouched

All of Burnaby's 1,500 layoffs were union staff, leaving managers untouched

Mayor Mike Hurley says the layoffs only cover about half of the city's revenues lost due to COVID-19
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North Vancouver firefighters rescue ducklings trapped on the highway (VIDEO)

North Vancouver firefighters rescue ducklings trapped on the highway (VIDEO)

Goslings flee into storm drain after motorist hits mother duck
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Pandemic’s silver lining is all the innovations that will serve us in the future

Pandemic’s silver lining is all the innovations that will serve us in the future

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Food rescue offering grants for food security to small cities across Canada

Food rescue offering grants for food security to small cities across Canada

Second Harvest is offering $4.5 million in grants for food-focused organizations of all sizes needing a hand during the coronavirus struggle
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Local ticket claims $16-million prize. Spending it will wait

Local ticket claims $16-million prize. Spending it will wait

Hey, here’s some good news amid all the COVID-19 misery. Someone is now $16 million richer. Is it you? A lottery player who purchased a Lotto 6/49 ticket in Surrey matched all six numbers to win Wednesday night’s jackpot.
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