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Million-dollar lotto win helps Metro Vancouver couple plan dream wedding, honeymoon

Million-dollar lotto win helps Metro Vancouver couple plan dream wedding, honeymoon

What a way to start a new chapter of life together!
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City of Burnaby hires new chief administrative officer from within

City of Burnaby hires new chief administrative officer from within

Executive search took roughly six months
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Special weather statement for Vancouver: Hot temperatures on the way

Special weather statement for Vancouver: Hot temperatures on the way

It's going to get toasty this week, warns Environment Canada
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Care providers team up to promote LGBTQ2S+ inclusiveness for seniors

Care providers team up to promote LGBTQ2S+ inclusiveness for seniors

BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA), EngAge BC and Dignity Seniors Society (DSS) have formed a new collaboration to promote LGBTQ2S+ inclusiveness and competency in British Columbia’s continuing care sector.
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B.C. hits new 10-month low for COVID-19 hospitalizations

B.C. hits new 10-month low for COVID-19 hospitalizations

New infections returned to counts below 100 in each of the past three days.
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Court ruling sheds light on deadly gang shooting at Burnaby gas station

Court ruling sheds light on deadly gang shooting at Burnaby gas station

Police apply to hold on to DNA swabs, gun parts, shell casing, bullet and two BlackBerries seized more than a year ago despite no charges
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Burnaby residents upset at city damage to their properties get meetings with staff

Burnaby residents upset at city damage to their properties get meetings with staff

City hosting two town halls to hear from residents
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Poorly installed propane in vacation homes poses carbon monoxide danger: group

Poorly installed propane in vacation homes poses carbon monoxide danger: group

Technical Safety BC is warning British Columbians to familiarize themselves with the signs, symptoms and potential sources of carbon monoxide exposure when out on their vacations.
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Opinion: Anti-COVID-19-vaxxers hold their views with 'religious fervour'

Opinion: Anti-COVID-19-vaxxers hold their views with 'religious fervour'

I discovered this week a new meaning for vaccine hesitancy. At the close of my virtual visits, after managing my patients’ medical problems, I’ll ask if they’ve received their COVID-19 vaccines.
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Measures approved to prevent birds from being poisoned by rodenticides

Measures approved to prevent birds from being poisoned by rodenticides

The province will also be undertaking a science review to better understand the root causes of secondary poisoning
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