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Burnaby mayor dumbfounded Parkland Refinery not regulated by BC Energy Regulator

Burnaby mayor dumbfounded Parkland Refinery not regulated by BC Energy Regulator

'There is not one umbrella regulator that they fall under.' City of Burnaby CAO Leon Gous told Burnaby city council Monday that Parkland's Burnaby refinery is not regulated by the BC Energy Regulator.
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'Pass it or lose NDP votes,' Jagmeet Singh tells PM in Coquitlam

'Pass it or lose NDP votes,' Jagmeet Singh tells PM in Coquitlam

The Burnaby South MP and the leader of the federal NDP stopped in Coquitlam today, Feb. 16, to put pressure on the Liberals over the pending March 1 pharmacare bill deadline.
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Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Burnaby motorists will notice a hike at the pumps ahead of the Family Day long weekend.
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Post-apocalyptic gloom descends on most of Burnaby in Google satellite images

Post-apocalyptic gloom descends on most of Burnaby in Google satellite images

Most of Burnaby currently appears in low-grade black and white or sepia in Google Maps satellite view.
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North Van trail groper to apply for ankle monitor after Burnaby charges

North Van trail groper to apply for ankle monitor after Burnaby charges

Jairus-Paul Covacha Sacramento, 24, faces one count each of dangerous driving, flight from police and assaulting a police officer with his car for an incident on Royal Oak Avenue by Deer Lake Park Sunday.
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Surrey company appealing $64K in WorkSafe fines for asbestos violations in Burnaby

Surrey company appealing $64K in WorkSafe fines for asbestos violations in Burnaby

WorkSafeBC fined Phoenix Enterprises Ltd. nearly $64,000 in September for 'high-risk safety violations' and ignoring a stop-work order at a Burnaby construction site.
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Tradition on display at this free Burnaby Black History Month event

Tradition on display at this free Burnaby Black History Month event

Cultural performances and delectable delights will turn Burnaby Hall in Edmonds into a vibrant celebration on Saturday, Feb. 17.
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Former Burnaby MLA Patty Sahota, 54, mourned after sudden passing in Merritt

Former Burnaby MLA Patty Sahota, 54, mourned after sudden passing in Merritt

Patty Sahota, 54, served as MLA for Burnaby-Edmonds from 2001 to 2005.
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Grandview Steelers shut out Whalers, one win from next PJHL playoff round

Grandview Steelers shut out Whalers, one win from next PJHL playoff round

Ronin Geraghty stopped all 28 pucks he faced, and Ben Ruthven's short-handed goal was all that was needed to take a 1-0 "survivor series" lead.
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Photos: Giant dragon highlights Lunar New Year at Burnaby Metrotown mall

Photos: Giant dragon highlights Lunar New Year at Burnaby Metrotown mall

The red and gold creature is displayed prominently at Metropolis, which is meant to spread good fortune for passersby.
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