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Singh launches campaign as by-election call expected shortly

Singh launches campaign as by-election call expected shortly

Greens have said they won't run a candidate against NDP leader Jagmeet Singh in Burnaby South.
Burnaby students sell popcorn to help people who are homeless

Burnaby students sell popcorn to help people who are homeless

Windsor Elementary students raised $1,000 to help the needy.
Art integrated into everyday learning

Art integrated into everyday learning

Confederation Park Elementary staff were recognized this week with a prestigious award given out by the North America-wide Arts Schools Network.
B.C. midwives concerned rogue childbirth activist continuing 'unauthorized practice'

B.C. midwives concerned rogue childbirth activist continuing 'unauthorized practice'

Birth attendant Gloria Lemay was jailed in 2002 for violating a court injunction banning her from working as a midwife.
Jaywalking mother struck by car while carrying 4-year-old daughter

Jaywalking mother struck by car while carrying 4-year-old daughter

A four-year-old girl and her mother were lucky to only sustain minor injuries after being struck by a car while jay-walking in the 3000-block of Lougheed Highway, the Coquitlam RCMP said. Cpl.
Deportation order issued for B.C. man who ‘glorified’ terrorism on Facebook

Deportation order issued for B.C. man who ‘glorified’ terrorism on Facebook

A British Columbia man has been deemed inadmissible to Canada for being a security risk based on his Facebook posts that glorified terrorism in support of the Islamic State group, the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada says.
TransLink is testing Compass wristbands as an alternative form of payment

TransLink is testing Compass wristbands as an alternative form of payment

TransLink is testing out various alternatives to Compass Cards and one of them is the Compass wristband.
Janes chicken burgers recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

Janes chicken burgers recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling Janes brand Pub Style Chicken Burgers from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
More Burnaby road closures announced for Fortis BC project

More Burnaby road closures announced for Fortis BC project

The massive Fortis BC project to upgrade its gas lines through Burnaby to Coquitlam is continuing with more road closures. Douglas Road is closed to traffic between Carleton Avenue and Madison Avenue.
Burnaby police standoff ends on Canada Way

Burnaby police standoff ends on Canada Way

Canada Way was closed in both directions near Edmonds in Burnaby last night due to a major police incident in which Burnaby RCMP surrounded a duplex. Police eventually entered the home before midnight and a man was arrested.