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Storm knocks out power to thousands in Burnaby: BC Hydro

Storm knocks out power to thousands in Burnaby: BC Hydro

Thousands of homes in Burnaby are without power today (Friday) as a fierce storm has hit Metro Vancouver. According to a tweet by BC Hydro, crews are working to restore power to 4,800 homes in Burnaby and Port Moody.
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Major delays on Metro Vancouver transit due to snowy weather

Major delays on Metro Vancouver transit due to snowy weather

Currently, there are 107 bus alerts listed on TransLink’s advisory alerts’ page
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Opinion: Hey, Burnaby drivers, they’re called winter tires. You should try them

Opinion: Hey, Burnaby drivers, they’re called winter tires. You should try them

I live on Burnaby Mountain and so I expect there will be more snow than most other parts of Metro Vancouver. That’s why I have winter tires on my vehicle.
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Online push to see Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox on $5 bill

Online push to see Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox on $5 bill

A campaign is underway to see the image of Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox on Canada’s new $5 note.
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Australia fires: Tiny wraps for baby bats and more to help Aussie animals

Australia fires: Tiny wraps for baby bats and more to help Aussie animals

Local knitters and sewers are joining a worldwide effort to help animals injured and displaced by the wildfires in Australia. And they’re doing it one knit or stitch at a time.
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Updated: All lanes on Alex Fraser Bridge to be open by afternoon rush-hour: Ministry

Updated: All lanes on Alex Fraser Bridge to be open by afternoon rush-hour: Ministry

Falling ice forced the complete closure of the bridge earlier this morning
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UPDATE: Avoid the Alex Fraser Bridge

UPDATE: Avoid the Alex Fraser Bridge

UPDATE: One lane is reopening in each direction, according to Delta police. . @deltapolice One lane reopening Alex Fraser Bridge, for each direction. Police remain on scene. Ongoing assessment in progress. Expect delays.
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Environment Canada issues wind and snowfall warnings for Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada issues wind and snowfall warnings for Metro Vancouver

Higher elevations will get 15 to 25 cm of snowfall by late morning
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Outdoor Metro Vancouver workers warned about cold-weather risks

Outdoor Metro Vancouver workers warned about cold-weather risks

WorkSafeBC wants workers to be safe as the temperatures drop in Metro Vancouver. It’s getting colder during the next week and snow has arrived so the safety agency is offering a list of tips for workers who ply their trade outside.
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B.C. loses more jobs than any other province in December

B.C. loses more jobs than any other province in December

It’s the sixth time in seven months the province has lost jobs
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