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Parkland's Burnaby Refinery the first in Canada to produce low carbon aviation fuel

Parkland's Burnaby Refinery the first in Canada to produce low carbon aviation fuel

"Parkland is thrilled to demonstrate its leadership and proven expertise at the Burnaby Refinery by becoming the first Company to produce low carbon aviation fuel in Canada."
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Man, 32, sentenced for $7,700 in damage to Burnaby apartment building entrance

Man, 32, sentenced for $7,700 in damage to Burnaby apartment building entrance

Charles William Pronteau pleaded guilty this week to breaking the fob reader and smashing the glass entry door at the Centrepoint highrise in Metrotown two years ago.
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Burnaby owner ordered to reverse apartment renos, pay $12K in bylaw fines

Burnaby owner ordered to reverse apartment renos, pay $12K in bylaw fines

The strata at the City Club on the Park apartment highrise has won a partial victory over an owner who changed the layout of her condo without strata approval.
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Illicit drug deaths in Burnaby could surpass 2023 total

Illicit drug deaths in Burnaby could surpass 2023 total

The BC Coroners Service says 48 deaths have been recorded for the city from January through October.
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First responders descend on Burnaby condo tower for wellness check

First responders descend on Burnaby condo tower for wellness check

An incident that drew multiple police vehicles, fire trucks and ambulances to 4880 Lougheed Highway Monday morning did not present a safety risk, according to police.
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2 charged in death of Surrey man whose remains were found in Burnaby

2 charged in death of Surrey man whose remains were found in Burnaby

John Perry Harasym, 38, has been charged with second-degree murder. Jesse River Miller, 34, has been charged with indignity to human remains.
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Column: Beat the chill — pharmacist-recommended remedies for winter wellness

Column: Beat the chill — pharmacist-recommended remedies for winter wellness

No one wants to be sick over the holidays, says this Metro Vancouver pharmacist.
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Minter: Cut flowers for the holidays

Minter: Cut flowers for the holidays

Always try to purchase flowers which are on the tight side and just beginning to open, says master gardener Brian Minter.
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Opinion: Gambling with bird flu is asking for trouble — and another pandemic

Opinion: Gambling with bird flu is asking for trouble — and another pandemic

It's time for preventive action, four health experts write.
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Letter: These Burnaby towers are blocking my sunshine for the winter

Letter: These Burnaby towers are blocking my sunshine for the winter

This letter writer believes Burnaby residents have a "right to sunlight."
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