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Police release video of 'life-changing' assault on Burnaby man

Police release video of 'life-changing' assault on Burnaby man

Police are looking for help identifying two people captured on video during a Vancouver assault that left a Burnaby man with “life-changing injuries” last March.
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Burnaby grants $690,000 to non-market housing for residents 55+

Burnaby grants $690,000 to non-market housing for residents 55+

Fair Haven apartment building includes 113 studio and 32 one-bedroom apartments
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BC Coroners Services reports drop in illicit drug overdose deaths

BC Coroners Services reports drop in illicit drug overdose deaths

The BC Coroners Service is reporting a steep drop in illicit drug overdose deaths and fentanyl-detected deaths in two updated reports. There were 90 suspected drug overdose deaths in January 2019, according to a news release.
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B.C. broke 26 weather records and Squamish was the hottest place in Canada

B.C. broke 26 weather records and Squamish was the hottest place in Canada

"Squamish was the hottest place in Canada for the second day in a row yesterday"
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Man with fake handgun arrested at Burnaby mall

Man with fake handgun arrested at Burnaby mall

The 47-year-old was under a probation order banning him from carrying imitation firearms
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Huawei crisis spurs welcome rethink of Canada-China relations: expert

Huawei crisis spurs welcome rethink of Canada-China relations: expert

International rift over Meng Wanzhou case is a ‘gift’ that highlights incompatibility between Canada and authoritarian regime, says author Jonathan Manthorpe
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Burnaby bakery to donate portion of proceeds from Macaron Day sales

Burnaby bakery to donate portion of proceeds from Macaron Day sales

Let’s celebrate Macaron Day! Bakeries around the world will offer special deals on macarons, often with a charitable component. It’s easy to see how people can be obsessed with macarons.
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Jagmeet Singh presses on housing, calls out dehumanizing language in Parliamentary debut

Jagmeet Singh presses on housing, calls out dehumanizing language in Parliamentary debut

NDP leader makes takes his seat in House of Commons after winning Burnaby South byelection
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BC SPCA asks public to support bill against animal fighting, bestiality

BC SPCA asks public to support bill against animal fighting, bestiality

The BC SPCA is trying to rally support for Bill C-84, which broadens the definition of bestiality and expands provisions against animals used for fighting.
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Final super moon of the year illuminates Metro Vancouver skies this week

Final super moon of the year illuminates Metro Vancouver skies this week

‘Full Super Worm Moon’ a reference to time of year it occurs
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