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Burnaby renter lawyers up to fight ‘sleazy’ landlord and recoup illegal rent hike

Burnaby renter lawyers up to fight ‘sleazy’ landlord and recoup illegal rent hike

Her landlord lied about when freeze ended and she didn't bother to check
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These blockbuster Burnaby land sales were two of B.C.’s biggest deals of 2021

These blockbuster Burnaby land sales were two of B.C.’s biggest deals of 2021

Both properties set for residential housing
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise above 33,000 for first time

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise above 33,000 for first time

Active infections have risen in each of the past 16 provincial data updates.
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Here is how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver this January

Here is how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver this January

Vancouver continues to see the most expensive rent in the country.
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What will happen if too many Burnaby teachers get sick with Omicron?

What will happen if too many Burnaby teachers get sick with Omicron?

School district outlines plan to deal with functional closures at local schools
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Second Burnaby COVID-19 vaccination site in the works: Fraser Health

Second Burnaby COVID-19 vaccination site in the works: Fraser Health

Fraser Health adding new or reopened clinics to roster
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B.C. schools ready to open on Monday, despite rising COVID-19 case counts

B.C. schools ready to open on Monday, despite rising COVID-19 case counts

Despite record numbers of new daily cases, school “is the best place for children to be,” says provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.
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Burnaby ‘tenant from hell’ flooded suite by leaving tub running and going for pizza

Burnaby ‘tenant from hell’ flooded suite by leaving tub running and going for pizza

A Burnaby landlord responded to my recent columns about local renters dealing with bad owners by saying there is a flip side to the coin.
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Shoplifter who assaulted Burnaby mall cop with skateboard gets jail sentence

Shoplifter who assaulted Burnaby mall cop with skateboard gets jail sentence

Richmond resident Shahraj Singh Purewal, 22, has pleaded guilty to theft and assault with a weapon
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COVID-19 infections grow at three Burnaby long-term care homes under outbreak declarations

COVID-19 infections grow at three Burnaby long-term care homes under outbreak declarations

A total of four outbreaks involving long-term care facilities in Burnaby
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