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No more foreign receptions at UBCM convention

No more foreign receptions at UBCM convention

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie attended the China Consul General's reception this fall.
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Still fighting 5 years later: Arrested pipeline protesters look back – and forward

Still fighting 5 years later: Arrested pipeline protesters look back – and forward

The NOW reached out to local activists who stood up to Trans Mountain in 2014. They haven't wavered in their opposition to the expansion project.
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UPDATED: Fallen tree causing Millennium Line SkyTrain disruptions

UPDATED: Fallen tree causing Millennium Line SkyTrain disruptions

UPDATE: TransLink tweeted that service on the Millennium Line has been restored. #SkyTrain Millennium Line service has been restored. Some delays or gaps in service may be experienced as service resumes.
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Environment Canada calls for powerful winds that ‘may cause damage’

Environment Canada calls for powerful winds that ‘may cause damage’

A new cold weather system has moved into the region and the Metro Vancouver weather forecast includes a wind warning. Environment Canada calls for strong winds that may cause damage as an arctic ridge of high pressure over the B.C.
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Surrey budget proposes low taxes, few projects and police transition

Surrey budget proposes low taxes, few projects and police transition

Public can comment by Thursday evening or show up to city hall on Monday
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Do you recognize these dudes suspected of robbing mailboxes?

Do you recognize these dudes suspected of robbing mailboxes?

The RCMP have arrested one man and are seeking the public's assistance in identifying three more suspects after investigating numerous break and enters which occurred over several months. Police have released images related to the case.
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Plaque remembers Japanese workers who died in Burnaby rail disaster

Plaque remembers Japanese workers who died in Burnaby rail disaster

The City of Burnaby and the B.C. Labour Heritage Centre have teamed up to add a plaque commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Great Northern Railway disaster. On Nov.
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Black Friday lead-up kick-starts holiday sales boom in Metro Vancouver

Black Friday lead-up kick-starts holiday sales boom in Metro Vancouver

Overpromising on price, underdelivering with inventory could break customer loyalty
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CANINE CONNECTION: Forget the naysayers, fetch is going to happen

CANINE CONNECTION: Forget the naysayers, fetch is going to happen

Playing a rousing game of fetch with your dog not only burns off excess energy while improving the pup’s motor skills and co-ordination, it is also an excellent way to bond with your dog because they learn how much fun paying attention to you can be.
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Opinion: Burnaby has a worker shortage. 'Ghosting' doesn't help

Opinion: Burnaby has a worker shortage. 'Ghosting' doesn't help

As we approach the end of the year, many in our community will begin to look forward to the festive holiday season and dream about what Santa might leave for them on Christmas morning. Our business community is no different.
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