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Letter: I'm embarrassed Burnaby isn't staging Canada Day events

Letter: I'm embarrassed Burnaby isn't staging Canada Day events

'This decision does nothing for residential school survivors and their families.'
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Burnaby slowing garbage collection due to extreme heat

Burnaby slowing garbage collection due to extreme heat

The City of Burnaby says it has adjusted the garbage pickup schedule to keep its workers safe during Monday’s extreme temperatures.
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Opinion: Troubling B.C. trend sees first COVID-19 doses crater

Opinion: Troubling B.C. trend sees first COVID-19 doses crater

Percentage of people getting first doses slowing down
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Extreme heat forces closure of Burnaby public schools on Monday

Extreme heat forces closure of Burnaby public schools on Monday

Many Burnaby parents are looking for options tonight (Sunday) as extreme weather has forced the closure of local public schools on Monday. Temperatures are predicted to hit at least 42C on Monday but feel even hotter.
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B.C. set 54 heat records Saturday, more expected during 'unprecedented' heat wave

B.C. set 54 heat records Saturday, more expected during 'unprecedented' heat wave

"Records are interesting but this is a dangerous heat wave."
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Opinion: Some Burnaby restaurants are shutting off the AC to save money. Is that fair to customers?

Opinion: Some Burnaby restaurants are shutting off the AC to save money. Is that fair to customers?

I know people are fed up with hearing about the hot weather and the seemingly inescapable heat, but I’ve got a gripe for you. Some Burnaby restaurants I’ve visited in the past couple of days are sweltering inside.
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Opinion: Burnaby’s byelection turnout was shameful and totally predictable

Opinion: Burnaby’s byelection turnout was shameful and totally predictable

Look, I don’t want to say “I told you so,” but I totally told you so in a recent column about how the Burnaby byelection will have a turnout so bad that it will be shameful to the entire city.
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Letter: Burnaby city workers shouldn't use the F word so much in public

Letter: Burnaby city workers shouldn't use the F word so much in public

Editor: I just returned from Squint Lake Park. There were four Burnaby employees there from two vehicles. As I entered the parking lot, I could hear them talking. Every second word was F--- this or F--- that.
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BC Hydro sets 'peak' demand record as temperatures soar

BC Hydro sets 'peak' demand record as temperatures soar

New record expected to be hit on Monday as temperatures go up even more
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Air quality advisory issued by Metro Vancouver as heat wave drags on

Air quality advisory issued by Metro Vancouver as heat wave drags on

People are being urged to avoid strenuous activity
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