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B.C. long-term care homes face 'dangerous gap' in services, claims group

B.C. long-term care homes face 'dangerous gap' in services, claims group

The group representing speech-language pathologists in B.C. says the government needs to increase funding for their profession to better support those in long-term care.
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Map: Where Metro Vancouverites scooped up their big lottery winning tickets in 2022

Map: Where Metro Vancouverites scooped up their big lottery winning tickets in 2022

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Who saved Elsie? The hunt for a kind stranger in New Westminster

Who saved Elsie? The hunt for a kind stranger in New Westminster

A downtown dog owner wants to find the man who chased down her pet on Royal Avenue Monday night.
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'A profound responsibility': Burnaby's new school board sworn in

'A profound responsibility': Burnaby's new school board sworn in

'By electing each of you, the community has put their confidence, faith and trust in you,' a judge told Burnaby school trustees at their swearing-in Tuesday.
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B.C.'s COVID-19 ICU patient count hits 16-week high

B.C.'s COVID-19 ICU patient count hits 16-week high

New presumed COVID-19 deaths in the province declined to 21, from 30 one week ago
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Burnaby councillor fails to stop sewer tax increase

Burnaby councillor fails to stop sewer tax increase

Metro Vancouver will increase its sewer rates by almost 30 per cent in 2024.
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‘Jane Doe’ charges dropped after week in jail over Burnaby mall water-throwing incident

‘Jane Doe’ charges dropped after week in jail over Burnaby mall water-throwing incident

Obstruction charges against a woman arrested at Metrotown mall on Nov. 16 have been stayed without police or court officials ever knowing her name.
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Emotional end to Burnaby SkyTrain station standoff caught on camera

Emotional end to Burnaby SkyTrain station standoff caught on camera

The man at the centre of a standoff that shut down three SkyTrain stations on Nov. 13 had been getting support from slain Burnaby RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang. Police say her death set off a mental-health spiral.
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Avian flu leads to B.C. turkey shortage ahead of Christmas

Avian flu leads to B.C. turkey shortage ahead of Christmas

A 20% shortfall among B.C. turkey producers is expected to last through Christmas, says the BC Poultry Association.
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Perfection: 2004-05 SFU women's basketball squad honoured

Perfection: 2004-05 SFU women's basketball squad honoured

After going 38-0, the historic team will enter Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame
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