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Union urges arbitrator to consider 'ick' factor of Burnaby death-care workers' jobs

Union urges arbitrator to consider 'ick' factor of Burnaby death-care workers' jobs

Recently unionized workers at the Burnaby-based Vancouver Personal Care Centre do jobs people outside the industry might find 'disturbing, if not horrifying,' according to a recent arbitration ruling.
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Burnaby, New West women and businesses nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

Burnaby, New West women and businesses nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

The awards celebrate individuals and organizations that make outstanding contributions to the community.
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B.C. drivers reminded to stay alert as clocks spring ahead this weekend

B.C. drivers reminded to stay alert as clocks spring ahead this weekend

"Losing just one hour of sleep can affect our driving ability and increase the risk of crashing."
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39% of British Columbians are too afraid to seek help with debt

39% of British Columbians are too afraid to seek help with debt

March is Debt Literacy Month.
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Column: We are what we eat

Column: We are what we eat

Real health care is self-care, writes Dr. Davidicus Wong.
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Lower Mainland sex shop chain fined $1M for selling Cialis, Viagra drugs in 'herbal remedy'

Lower Mainland sex shop chain fined $1M for selling Cialis, Viagra drugs in 'herbal remedy'

In a precedent-setting sentence, MFH International Enterprise Inc. was sentenced to more than $1 million in fines for Food and Drugs Act offences.
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Burnaby council to sign Burnaby Mountain gondola agreement on transit-oriented development

Burnaby council to sign Burnaby Mountain gondola agreement on transit-oriented development

An agreement between Burnaby, TransLink and SFU regarding the Burnaby Mountain gondola sets out high level transit-oriented priorities for the terminals.
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Photos: The ICD team hits the ice in Burnaby

Photos: The ICD team hits the ice in Burnaby

Participants were able to take what was learned in clinic and put it into practice, while taking the time to connect with others.
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Burnaby reveals Top 10 most needed sidewalk projects in the city

Burnaby reveals Top 10 most needed sidewalk projects in the city

Burnaby staff have prioritized more than 20 kilometres of new sidewalk infrastructure using specific metrics like proximity to schools and daycares.
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SFU professors warn monitoring, management needed of Fraser River delta

SFU professors warn monitoring, management needed of Fraser River delta

Experts say a Fraser River monitoring centre is needed.
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