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'It's confusion': Feds cut settlement services for newcomers in Burnaby

'It's confusion': Feds cut settlement services for newcomers in Burnaby

Immigrant Services Society of BC will lose all its federal programs for Burnaby newcomers at the end of March, according to an announcement this week.
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Burnaby and New West transit riders aren't happy with overall service

Burnaby and New West transit riders aren't happy with overall service

A customer service performance study analyzed value for money, convenient hours and overall transit service.
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BC Lottery Corporation issues warning of 'sophisticated' scams

BC Lottery Corporation issues warning of 'sophisticated' scams

The scams imitate B.C. casinos and trick individuals into providing their financial details on illegitimate websites.
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City celebrates return of Ford Eagle neon sign to Burnaby Heights neighbourhood

City celebrates return of Ford Eagle neon sign to Burnaby Heights neighbourhood

A community event Thursday will mark the restoration of the Eagle Ford sign that illuminated a Hastings Street car dealership from 1950 to 1985.
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Wind warning issued for Burnaby, New West

Wind warning issued for Burnaby, New West

Environment Canada says wind gusts could hit 90 km/h in parts of Metro Vancouver.
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Burnaby bioresearch lab fined $26K for 'repeated and high-risk' WorkSafeBC violations

Burnaby bioresearch lab fined $26K for 'repeated and high-risk' WorkSafeBC violations

A WorkSafeBC inspector visited Artron Bioresearch Inc. at 3938 North Fraser Way in October and found safety violations.
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'It was quite scary': Metro Vancouverites react to 5.1 magnitude earthquake off B.C. coast

'It was quite scary': Metro Vancouverites react to 5.1 magnitude earthquake off B.C. coast

"I think the first that comes to mind is, 'Is it leading to the big one?'" one resident said.
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Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, Tri-City News to close

Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, Tri-City News to close

Challenging economic conditions cited as reason for closure.
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5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes B.C. south coast

5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes B.C. south coast

No reports of damage have been received at this time.
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Here's four things to do this weekend in Burnaby: Feb. 21-23

Here's four things to do this weekend in Burnaby: Feb. 21-23

There's lots to do locally, from walking in the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser, to checking out opera at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
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