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COVID, flu, RSV still hitting B.C. children hard

COVID, flu, RSV still hitting B.C. children hard

Since the pandemic began, an average of one child a day has been hospitalized with COVID, and one a week admitted to critical care.
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Coquitlam church therapist to be sentenced Jan. 20 for historical sex crimes

Coquitlam church therapist to be sentenced Jan. 20 for historical sex crimes

Raymond Howard Gaglardi, who went by the nickname "Dr. Ray," was charged with 25 sex offences and convicted on 11 counts.
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Men seen at Burnaby hotel might have information about high-risk missing teen: police

Men seen at Burnaby hotel might have information about high-risk missing teen: police

Vancouver Island teen Zenaeh Edwards-Helgason, 17, was last seen on Dec. 19. Police are now looking for help identifying two men seen at a Burnaby hotel who might have information that could help find her.
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Here's what's on at Burnaby's Shadbolt Centre this winter

Here's what's on at Burnaby's Shadbolt Centre this winter

Celebrated musicians and "radically inclusive" theatre are part of the January and February offerings.
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Letter: Migrants deserve Canadians' compassion, not contempt

Letter: Migrants deserve Canadians' compassion, not contempt

Criticize the politicians if you must, but don't criticize desperate people.
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Burnaby jazz artist is firm believer in music's healing power

Burnaby jazz artist is firm believer in music's healing power

Singer-songwriter Tamami Maitland speaks on art's profoundly positive impact
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Petition launched over planned BCIT parking rate increases

Petition launched over planned BCIT parking rate increases

On Feb. 1, the daily parking rate for public and student lots at BCIT's Burnaby campus is set to increase to $9.25.
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Man sentenced for drug charges laid in Burnaby more than eight years ago

Man sentenced for drug charges laid in Burnaby more than eight years ago

The only reason David West, 41, had so much weed in his briefcase when police pulled him over in 2014 was that he'd recently been at the 4/20 festival, and people there were selling it at 'ridiculously low prices,' according to his lawyer.
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Weekly COVID-19 deaths in B.C. lowest since April

Weekly COVID-19 deaths in B.C. lowest since April

Today's count may be skewed by counting glitches over the holidays
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Here's one way to get rid of your Christmas tree in Burnaby

Here's one way to get rid of your Christmas tree in Burnaby

STM Green Team will be hosting a tree chipping and bottle drive fundraiser this weekend (Jan. 7).
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