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Rescued Steller sea lion 'Ukee' found shot in Ucluelet dies

Rescued Steller sea lion 'Ukee' found shot in Ucluelet dies

Sad update: After almost two weeks of critical care the veterinary team decided to humanely euthanize Ukee
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Party buses to get hammered with fines if breaking rules

Party buses to get hammered with fines if breaking rules

So-called “party buses” in B.C. will get hammered with fines up to $318 for infractions after the government came down heavy on the industry Friday.
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Check out these costume ideas for some Halloween inspiration

Check out these costume ideas for some Halloween inspiration

Halloween may be next Wednesday, but many festivities are kicking off this weekend . Looking for costume ideas for you and your friends, family, partner or even your furry companion? Here's a little inspiration.
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Move over car and bike share, Vancouver now has an umbrella share service

Move over car and bike share, Vancouver now has an umbrella share service

Costs as low as $1 for 24 hours
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Council for old white men: Why Burnaby's diversity isn't represented at City Hall

Council for old white men: Why Burnaby's diversity isn't represented at City Hall

In a city where most residents are from a visible minority group, council members are older, whiter and more male
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Burnaby gets new housing for women and kids fleeing violence

Burnaby gets new housing for women and kids fleeing violence

New supportive housing in Burnaby for women and children fleeing violence was announced yesterday by the provincial government. Dixon Transition Society will operate up to 20 units of permanent affordable housing for women and children.
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Curious stranger at your door may be a thief who returns later: Burnaby RCMP

Curious stranger at your door may be a thief who returns later: Burnaby RCMP

A recent break-in investigation has prompted local Mounties to caution Burnaby residents not to give strangers knocking at their doors any information that could make breaking in easier.
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B.C. announces new transition housing for women fleeing violence

B.C. announces new transition housing for women fleeing violence

Funding includes up to 10 beds in Vancouver for women who have been exploited
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Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan deserves a taxpayer-funded pension: BCA councillor

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan deserves a taxpayer-funded pension: BCA councillor

After 31 years on Burnaby city council, Derek Corrigan is reluctantly entering retirement without a government pension to fund his golden years.
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Fish boat towed backward by B.C. ferry after vessel snags net

Fish boat towed backward by B.C. ferry after vessel snags net

BC Ferries says it will be speaking with Fisheries and Oceans Canada after a ferry snagged a partially submerged fishing net Wednesday in waters off Nanaimo.
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