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Metro Vancouver transit strike: Could the bus and SkyTrain network be shut down?

Metro Vancouver transit strike: Could the bus and SkyTrain network be shut down?

Another strike deadline looms.
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Burnaby approves higher property taxes, billion-dollar budget

Burnaby approves higher property taxes, billion-dollar budget

The 4.5% property tax increase is due to additional community safety needs, wage increases and inflationary pressures, the city says.
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'I guess I'm dying': Accused murderer admits to stabbing girlfriend at Burnaby mall

'I guess I'm dying': Accused murderer admits to stabbing girlfriend at Burnaby mall

Everton Javaun Downey, 33, is on trial for second-degree murder in the stabbing death of his girlfriend Melissa Blimkie, 25, at Burnaby's Metrotown mall two years ago.
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Burnaby wants Parkland Refinery to foot $30K emergency response bill

Burnaby wants Parkland Refinery to foot $30K emergency response bill

'This is not how good neighbours behave,' Mayor Mike Hurley said.
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1950s burgers and shakes coming to Steveston

1950s burgers and shakes coming to Steveston

A Burnaby restaurant is expanding to Richmond, replacing Cocoru Beer & Chicken near Steveston's Fisherman's Wharf.
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Murder trial begins for man, 33, accused of stabbing girlfriend at Burnaby mall

Murder trial begins for man, 33, accused of stabbing girlfriend at Burnaby mall

Everton Javaun Downey is on trial for second-degree murder in the stabbing death of his girlfriend, 25-year-old Melissa Blimkie, in a Metrotown mall stairwell on Dec. 19, 2021.
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Letter: B.C. needs to stop the wolf cull

Letter: B.C. needs to stop the wolf cull

I'm a former tree planter in B.C. and have seen wildlife up close and realized how valuable wolves are alive in the ecosystem, the letter writer states.
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Protected bike lanes, lower speed limits: Burnaby wants feedback on Vancouver-SFU bike routes

Protected bike lanes, lower speed limits: Burnaby wants feedback on Vancouver-SFU bike routes

The city is planning improvements to bike lanes between Vancouver and SFU.
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Cost of new Burnaby RCMP headquarters jumps $20.6M after closed-door meetings

Cost of new Burnaby RCMP headquarters jumps $20.6M after closed-door meetings

A new $229-million plan to replace Burnaby RCMP headquarters includes $17.4 million for underground parking originally rejected as too expensive.
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Baldrey: Drug decriminalization in B.C. — one year later

Baldrey: Drug decriminalization in B.C. — one year later

No B.C. politician of any stripe will advocate for a widespread expansion of non-prescribed safe supply of drugs, columnist Keith Baldrey believes.
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