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This exhibit explores the deep roots Chinese-Canadians planted in Burnaby

This exhibit explores the deep roots Chinese-Canadians planted in Burnaby

The Burnaby Village Museum’s summer opening on May 4 brings Across the Pacific , a new exhibit exploring the history and legacy of Chinese-Canadians in Burnaby since the late 1800s.
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Heat is on: Vancouver forecast calling for high of 19 C today

Heat is on: Vancouver forecast calling for high of 19 C today

While temperatures may be a little cooler near the water, the Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for some toasty temperatures on Monday, April 29.
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Grandpa scales tree near Trans Mountain terminus in Burnaby 'for the grandkids of the world'

Grandpa scales tree near Trans Mountain terminus in Burnaby 'for the grandkids of the world'

Terry Christenson climbed tree in the early morning, plans to stay as long as possible
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3D printing is the future of home construction, B.C. inventor says

3D printing is the future of home construction, B.C. inventor says

Contraption unveiled in Burnaby can build structures faster, stronger and better, engineer says
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Creepy abandoned sanatorium in B.C. sure to give you nightmares

Creepy abandoned sanatorium in B.C. sure to give you nightmares

Empty for decades, people report feeling a penetrating eeriness when they visit the site...
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Metro Vancouver farmers markets happening this summer

Metro Vancouver farmers markets happening this summer

Here are 25 farmers markets that you should add to your warm-weather shopping list...
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Burnaby firefighters battle fire on top floor of apartment

Burnaby firefighters battle fire on top floor of apartment

Burnaby firefighters were kept busy fighting an apartment fire on Saturday night. The “D Platoon” of the Burnaby Fire Department was called out to an apartment located in the 6400 block of Burlington.
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Someone in B.C. has just joined the 1% club

Someone in B.C. has just joined the 1% club

Last Saturday, some lucky SOB in Ontario won the $13.4 million jackpot in the Lotto 649 draw. This week, it’s B.C.’s turn to fist pump as someone gets started shopping for a really expensive vehicle and a penthouse.
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Environment Canada warns wind could fell trees and cut power in Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada warns wind could fell trees and cut power in Metro Vancouver

A wind warning is in effect for Metro Vancouver with Environment Canada predicting gusts of up to 80 kilometres an hour
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Burnaby could see a spike in its violent crime numbers. This is why.

Burnaby could see a spike in its violent crime numbers. This is why.

The issue of crime has been political since the creation of the very first police force. People just want to feel safe. The TV show The Wire was perhaps the best at exploring crime and the political forces behind crime statistics.
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