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Pedestrian hit by transit bus in Burnaby after fight with another man

Pedestrian hit by transit bus in Burnaby after fight with another man

Burnaby RCMP is investigating whether a 33-year-old pedestrian who suffered life-threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon ended up in the path of a transit bus because of an altercation with another man. Police received a report at about 5:45 p.m.
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Hot dog! You can buy this frankly awesome ‘wiener mobile’ in the Lower Mainland right now

Hot dog! You can buy this frankly awesome ‘wiener mobile’ in the Lower Mainland right now

UPDATE JUNE 17: This listing was flagged for removal on Craigslist, and has all the markings of a copy-cat prank posting.
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Pedestrian critically injured in 4th serious Burnaby crash in 6 days

Pedestrian critically injured in 4th serious Burnaby crash in 6 days

A pedestrian is in critical condition in hospital after being struck by a TransLink bus in Burnaby on Tuesday – an incident that follows three people being killed in three different road-related crashes late last week.
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Burnaby raising Fraser River dike to prepare for future floods

Burnaby raising Fraser River dike to prepare for future floods

Higher barrier should withstand 200-year flood
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Burnaby deaf student battling blindness wins historic sports award

Burnaby deaf student battling blindness wins historic sports award

Watching 17-year-old Le Yi Deng grin and sign enthusiastically about her busy final year at the B.C.
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This is how you deal with the death of a pet

This is how you deal with the death of a pet

June 11 is World Pet Memorial Day and the BC SPCA is offering tips on how to help pet owners deal with the sad day when they have to say goodbye to a four-legged friend.
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Two government pot shops planned for Burnaby

Two government pot shops planned for Burnaby

City council has advanced plans for stores in Edmonds and Metrotown
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New West-Burnaby MP takes aim at telecom price 'gouging'

New West-Burnaby MP takes aim at telecom price 'gouging'

New Westminster – Burnaby MP Peter Julian has moved a motion in the House of Commons that aims to stop what he calls “gouging” gouging on cellphone and internet service.
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Why civic governments are trying to restrict cannabis-growing on ALR land

Why civic governments are trying to restrict cannabis-growing on ALR land

Delta pushes provincial government to cap the number of cannabis operators on farmland
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Burnaby seniors needed as 'eyes and ears' for B.C. advocate

Burnaby seniors needed as 'eyes and ears' for B.C. advocate

The B.C Seniors Advocate is seeking applicants from Burnaby to replace retiring Council of Advisors.
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