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13-year-old boy arrested after bear-spraying at Burnaby's Metrotown mall

13-year-old boy arrested after bear-spraying at Burnaby's Metrotown mall

Police responded to the Metropolis at Metrotown mall at about 7:20 p.m. Friday after reports someone had deployed pepper spray near the food court.
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Feds set to lift COVID travel mandates, announcement expected today

Feds set to lift COVID travel mandates, announcement expected today

The vaccine mandate will also be lifted for domestic travellers on passenger trains and buses, allowing unvaccinated Canadians to move more freely around the country.
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Burnaby-based puppy society in 'urgent need' of raisers, sitters

Burnaby-based puppy society in 'urgent need' of raisers, sitters

Known as PADS, it's calling on 35 new volunteers to care and train young pups.
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SFU prof should get 30-days' jail for Burnaby TMX tree-sit protest: Crown

SFU prof should get 30-days' jail for Burnaby TMX tree-sit protest: Crown

Dr. Tim Takaro pleaded guilty to criminal contempt for violating a court order at a Trans Mountain worksite in November but he won't learn his sentence until Wednesday.
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Burnaby to host a new Canada Day event this July

Burnaby to host a new Canada Day event this July

StreetFest on Central will include food trucks, family-friendly activities, live performances and a fireworks finale.
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Salmonbellies spoil Burnaby Lakers' home opener with one-goal win

Salmonbellies spoil Burnaby Lakers' home opener with one-goal win

Season series between the two teams now 1-1.
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Block party bonanza at Burnaby's Brentwood coming this summer

Block party bonanza at Burnaby's Brentwood coming this summer

This summer, get ready for three weekends of block party festivities with different themes including family and kids, dogs and pets, and beer and wine.
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17 B.C. restaurants make DoorDash Canada's 50 'most loved' list

17 B.C. restaurants make DoorDash Canada's 50 'most loved' list

17 nominees are local B.C. restaurants.
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More buses hitting the road to Metro Vancouver summer spots. Here's where

More buses hitting the road to Metro Vancouver summer spots. Here's where

What's your go-to must-visit summer stop? TransLink is increasing its service to several regional destinations, as well as three key Surrey routes.
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B.C. scientist wants you to send him slapped mosquitoes in the mail

B.C. scientist wants you to send him slapped mosquitoes in the mail

As climate change expands the northward range of many species, a new citizen science project is calling on B.C. and Yukon residents to send in slapped mosquitoes so researchers can track them and the diseases they may carry.
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