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Disastrous year for B.C. sockeye salmon returns predicted

Disastrous year for B.C. sockeye salmon returns predicted

Full fishing closure for Fraser River sockeye expected this year
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This heat map shows the best and worst areas for crime in Burnaby

This heat map shows the best and worst areas for crime in Burnaby

The maps cover auto thefts and break-and-enter crimes in different parts of the city.
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Burnaby politician wants fed parties to clarify their platforms

Burnaby politician wants fed parties to clarify their platforms

The Metro Vancouver regional government wants to hear from federal political parties about their platforms on crucial topics. Just not the People’s Party of Canada.
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This poet is tied for longest jail sentence yet for a Burnaby pipeline protest

This poet is tied for longest jail sentence yet for a Burnaby pipeline protest

An award-winning poet and associate professor at Emily Carr University is now tied for the longest jail sentence yet for someone protesting the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project at a Burnaby site.
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Federal Green leader dropping by for Burnaby 'backyard chat'

Federal Green leader dropping by for Burnaby 'backyard chat'

Another federal leader is coming for a visit to Burnaby. Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May is hosting a Burnaby "backyard chat” at a private home on the Burnaby-New Westminster border. The event will be held on Friday, Aug.
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How easy is it to buy illegal cigarettes in Vancouver? ...Very

How easy is it to buy illegal cigarettes in Vancouver? ...Very

Trip to Downtown Eastside pockets $4 packs of smokes by the duffel bag
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'I want to be heard': Burnaby man pushing council ward system

'I want to be heard': Burnaby man pushing council ward system

“I find in Burnaby, whenever I've had an issue that I would like to raise with a councillor, I have no idea which councillor to communicate with.”
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Retired dude plans to 'live like a king' with $60-million prize

Retired dude plans to 'live like a king' with $60-million prize

Joseph Katalinic is about to turn up the heat on his retirement. That’s what happens when you win a staggering $60 million on the Lotto Max.
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UPDATED: Vancouver masseur charged with sex assault

UPDATED: Vancouver masseur charged with sex assault

A woman alleged she was assaulted by a man after booking massage through an online app
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Province looks to keep people out of long-term care for longer

Province looks to keep people out of long-term care for longer

People in assisted-living residences will soon have more options to stay longer and access more services to avoid being prematurely moved into long-term care, says B.C.’s health minister.
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