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This dude waited nearly five decades to win the lottery. It was worth the wait

This dude waited nearly five decades to win the lottery. It was worth the wait

Christopher Hase starting buying lottery tickets waaaaay back in the 1970s. He finally won. And, he says, it was worth the wait to win a $1 million Maxmillions prize.
B.C.'s anesthesiologists say surgery wait list has grown faster than population

B.C.'s anesthesiologists say surgery wait list has grown faster than population

The waiting list for medically necessary surgeries has grown to more than 85,000 patients
EXCLUSIVE: Svend Robinson speaks to the NOW about why he's running again

EXCLUSIVE: Svend Robinson speaks to the NOW about why he's running again

A quarter-century in Parliament followed by more than a decade of international aid work would leave most 66-year-olds eager to settle into a relaxing retirement.
Canada updates travel advisory for China amid rising tensions, safety concerns

Canada updates travel advisory for China amid rising tensions, safety concerns

The news comes after a trial found that Robert Schellenberg of Abbotsford, B.C. would be sentenced to death
Burnaby RCMP, fire officials investigate suspicious blaze at abandoned house

Burnaby RCMP, fire officials investigate suspicious blaze at abandoned house

Police and fire officials are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed an abandoned house in Burnaby Monday night. Fire crews were called to the building, located in the 5300 block of Byrne Road, just after 9 p.m.
Canadian businesses blast Yellow Pages' ad practices

Canadian businesses blast Yellow Pages' ad practices

Hundreds of business owners warn buyers to beware of signing up for ad services
Burnaby riders asked for interior design tips for SkyTrain cars

Burnaby riders asked for interior design tips for SkyTrain cars

Two consultation meetings are being held in Burnaby this week asking people for ideas to improve the interior design of SkyTrain cars.
Weather advisory issued as Metro Vancouver blanketed in fog (PHOTOS)

Weather advisory issued as Metro Vancouver blanketed in fog (PHOTOS)

Courier photographer captures ghostly haze enveloping city
It looks like former NDP MP Svend Robinson is getting back into politics

It looks like former NDP MP Svend Robinson is getting back into politics

He previously served Burnaby in Parliament for 25 years and "will be making an important announcement about his political future”
PPC's Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson confident new party can make an impact in Burnaby South

PPC's Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson confident new party can make an impact in Burnaby South

Former school trustee candidate says she won't be campaigning on gender identity issues