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Craig James’ statement, after stepping down as B.C. legislature clerk

Craig James’ statement, after stepping down as B.C. legislature clerk

Statement from Craig James, who retired as clerk of the B.C. legislature on Thursday: “This morning I retired as Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.
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Ferries adds long weekend sailings, announces fuel surcharge

Ferries adds long weekend sailings, announces fuel surcharge

BC Ferries has added 92 extra sailings on the routes linking the Lower Mainland to the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island for the Victoria Day long weekend.
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Liberal Richard Lee drops out of Burnaby South election, as wife faces illness

Liberal Richard Lee drops out of Burnaby South election, as wife faces illness

Former MLA had planned to run again after coming second in Feb. 25 byelection
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Ex-prisoners suing over alleged sex assaults at Burnaby prison

Ex-prisoners suing over alleged sex assaults at Burnaby prison

The lawyer for two former prisoners who claim a prison guard sexually assaulted them at Burnaby’s notorious Oakalla Prison is disappointed a BC Supreme Court judge has struck part of their claim dealing with alleged provincial responsibility for the
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Updated: man nearly crushed by boat and car in Port Moody

Updated: man nearly crushed by boat and car in Port Moody

Car submerged in water began to burn when it was towed out, Port Moody Fire Rescue says
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As drone deliveries take off, urban areas like Vancouver remain a challenge

As drone deliveries take off, urban areas like Vancouver remain a challenge

Drone Delivery Canada has aerial carriers that can lift 180 kg of goods and travel 200 km
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Park bylaw officers on bikes now permanent in Burnaby

Park bylaw officers on bikes now permanent in Burnaby

Bike patrol announced after 13-year-old Marrisa Shen's death in July 2017
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Jagmeet Singh's interview about LNG made him look evasive and weak

Jagmeet Singh's interview about LNG made him look evasive and weak

There are so many things I would rather be writing about than Burnaby South MP Jagmeet Singh. But the leader of the federal NDP is just making it so hard these days.
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Councillor wants 4 rainbow crosswalks painted in Burnaby

Councillor wants 4 rainbow crosswalks painted in Burnaby

Pride flag crosswalks would send a welcoming signal to LGBT residents, Coun. Dan Johnston says
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BC Ferries adds 92 extra sailings on popular routes for May long weekend

BC Ferries adds 92 extra sailings on popular routes for May long weekend

BC Ferries announced Wednesday they are adding over 90 additional sailings on several routes
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