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Seven known deaths among Burnaby's homeless population in 2021

Seven known deaths among Burnaby's homeless population in 2021

B.C. saw a 75 per cent increase of deaths in individuals experiencing homelessness in 2021 compared to 2020.
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B.C.'s dry, hot weather to continue for weeks, says meteorologist

B.C.'s dry, hot weather to continue for weeks, says meteorologist

A high-pressure system dominating much of B.C. will continue to deflect Pacific storms into Alaska and Yukon.
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Election heat: Is there a limit to Burnaby’s population growth?

Election heat: Is there a limit to Burnaby’s population growth?

The question nobody prepared for.
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'This is the first step': SCWHL pleased with resignations of top Hockey Canada personnel

'This is the first step': SCWHL pleased with resignations of top Hockey Canada personnel

Numerous companies have paused or ended sponsorship agreements with the national governing body amid ongoing sexual assault allegations and misconduct.
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Burnaby resident speaks out after losing $16K in cryptocurrency scam

Burnaby resident speaks out after losing $16K in cryptocurrency scam

'He only left me alone finally once he took out every penny from my credit card and my chequing account'
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Metro Vancouver gas prices set to see 'historic' drop

Metro Vancouver gas prices set to see 'historic' drop

Metro Vancouver's gasoline prices are set to fall a record 35 cents in one day, while Victoria will see a 26-cent drop.
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Photographer freeze-frames impermanent street art

Photographer freeze-frames impermanent street art

Local Burnaby photographer, Barbara-Lynn Pollard, will participate in the sixth annual Vancouver Outsider Arts festival from Oct. 14 to Oct. 16.
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'I miss her more than words can explain': Amanda Todd's family describes impact of losing her in Port Coquitlam sextortion case

'I miss her more than words can explain': Amanda Todd's family describes impact of losing her in Port Coquitlam sextortion case

The sentencing of Aydin Coban is expected to wrap up on Friday.
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Burnaby school district launches campaign to help students manage COVID-era stress

Burnaby school district launches campaign to help students manage COVID-era stress

'They didn’t have access to those things that brought them connection and joy, and therefore typically supported their mental wellness.'
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Mental health-related incidents remained stable during pandemic, study shows

Mental health-related incidents remained stable during pandemic, study shows

"Calls for increased police budgets to respond to expected increases in mental health-related incidents may be unjustified," the study says.
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