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Burnaby wants provider of city's firefighter gear to 'buy Canadian'

Burnaby wants provider of city's firefighter gear to 'buy Canadian'

Companies bidding on City of Burnaby contracts are being asked to list whether they are sourcing their goods and services from the United States.
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BCIT to once again host robotics championships

BCIT to once again host robotics championships

Competition to feature more than 45 high school and middle school teams.
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Another Burnaby resident awarded King Charles III coronation medal

Another Burnaby resident awarded King Charles III coronation medal

Richard Liu has been recognized for founding the Canadian Alumni Network.
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Police investigating theft of SFU sign on Burnaby Mountain

Police investigating theft of SFU sign on Burnaby Mountain

An SFU staff member reported the missing logo to campus security in mid-January.
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No building permit yet for 'fast-tracked' addition to overcrowded Burnaby school

No building permit yet for 'fast-tracked' addition to overcrowded Burnaby school

In December 2023, B.C.'s education minister said the prefabricated addition at Kitchener Elementary School could be ready as soon as September 2024, but shovels have yet to hit the ground.
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Coquitlam man arrested after Burnaby bear-spray robbery during marketplace exchange

Coquitlam man arrested after Burnaby bear-spray robbery during marketplace exchange

Police are urging residents to be cautious about online marketplace exchanges after a robbery in January.
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Burnaby RCMP seeks dashcam, witnesses after pedestrian-involved crash

Burnaby RCMP seeks dashcam, witnesses after pedestrian-involved crash

Anyone with information or dashcam footage in the area of North Road and Lougheed Highway between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday is asked to contact Burnaby RCMP.
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New Westminster seeks cities' support to regulate vape stores in B.C.

New Westminster seeks cities' support to regulate vape stores in B.C.

New West council hopes to get other Lower Mainland and B.C. cities to take action to regulate how and where retail vape stores can operate in communities.
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Impairment suspected in Burnaby crash that sent 2 pedestrians to hospital

Impairment suspected in Burnaby crash that sent 2 pedestrians to hospital

Police say impairment is suspected in a Burnaby crash that sent two pedestrians to hospital Tuesday evening. Emergency crews were called to the area of North Road and Lougheed Highway at about 5:20 p.m.
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Almost 30% of British Columbians have been scammed in the past year

Almost 30% of British Columbians have been scammed in the past year

New survey from TD says 46 per cent of survey participants feel vulnerable when it comes to fraud.
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