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Column: Labour Day — a tale of two economies

Column: Labour Day — a tale of two economies

It is, truthfully, the best of times and the worst of times, "but workers know differently," claims the New Westminster and Vancouver district labour councils.
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Opinion: Harm reduction should include abstinence

Opinion: Harm reduction should include abstinence

The hopelessness of not knowing that this kind of help is still available is heartbreaking, says Miranda Vecchio.
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Wildlife Rescue records surge in bat encounters

Wildlife Rescue records surge in bat encounters

Here's what to do when you see a bat and when to act.
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BBB: Be safe when sharing back to school photos of your kids

BBB: Be safe when sharing back to school photos of your kids

Avoid personal details and leave out info on your child's school if you plan to post a "first day" photo to social media, the Better Business Bureau suggests.
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Should high-speed regional rail be built in B.C.’s South Coast region?

Should high-speed regional rail be built in B.C.’s South Coast region?

B.C.-based group asks New Westminster city council to support concept of regional rail in Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Sea to Sky corridors.
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Column: End stigma, show compassion — honouring Burnaby lives lost to B.C.'s toxic drug crisis

Column: End stigma, show compassion — honouring Burnaby lives lost to B.C.'s toxic drug crisis

Words do matter, says a member of the Burnaby Community Action Team.
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Vancouver murder accused and lawyer part ways, new defence onboard

Vancouver murder accused and lawyer part ways, new defence onboard

Naseb Fazil, 19, died after being stabbed outside a Marpole nightclub.
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Burnaby charity to give 500 free laptops to former foster kids in post-secondary schools

Burnaby charity to give 500 free laptops to former foster kids in post-secondary schools

BC Technology for Learning Society 'aims to close the digital divide by ensuring that technology is available to all.'
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Deadline looms to nominate an outstanding B.C. senior for these awards

Deadline looms to nominate an outstanding B.C. senior for these awards

AgeCare, which has two Burnaby locations, is looking for to recognize seniors that serve their community at its annual Seniors of Distinction Awards.
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Driving while prohibited, dangerous driving nets B.C. man 180 days in jail

Driving while prohibited, dangerous driving nets B.C. man 180 days in jail

Richard Lawrence Bezanson Jr. was charged with 32 counts of either driving while prohibited, while his licence was suspended or driving dangerously in Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby.
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