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Burnaby man charged in fatal stabbing of woman in South Vancouver

Burnaby man charged in fatal stabbing of woman in South Vancouver

Burnaby's Eric Lau, 29, has been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Gertrude Cheong, 49, in Vancouver on April 3.
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Flea market comes to Burnaby this April weekend

Flea market comes to Burnaby this April weekend

It’s time to hunt for treasures at the Confederation Seniors’ Centre flea market.
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Alternate bus rapid transit route would be 'tragic loss' for Burnaby Heights: advocate

Alternate bus rapid transit route would be 'tragic loss' for Burnaby Heights: advocate

Two routes for a bus rapid transit project in Burnaby have sparked back-and-forth between business and transit advocates.
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His grandfolks went to WWII camps in B.C. He shares their story

His grandfolks went to WWII camps in B.C. He shares their story

"Sansei: The Storyteller" runs from April 16 to 20 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam.
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B.C. to add 240 complex-care housing units in communities throughout the province

B.C. to add 240 complex-care housing units in communities throughout the province

B.C. launched complex-care housing services in 2022 and supports are in place for more than 400 people.
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Baldrey: A closer look at the tension rising in the B.C. legislature

Baldrey: A closer look at the tension rising in the B.C. legislature

"Screaming" may be an understatement of how some MLAs recently voiced their frustration. Good thing there's no chamber this week, columnist Keith Baldrey says.
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12K homes, 15 towers planned to kick off massive Metrotown mall redevelopment

12K homes, 15 towers planned to kick off massive Metrotown mall redevelopment

The new Metropolis at Metrotown master plan proposes new parks and parklets, mobility hubs, new streets and more.
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Wildlife Rescue warns about the harmful effects of pest traps on wildlife

Wildlife Rescue warns about the harmful effects of pest traps on wildlife

The use of humane alternatives is highly recommended.
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$2.5M in research funding granted to these Burnaby post-secondary schools

$2.5M in research funding granted to these Burnaby post-secondary schools

Simon Fraser University and BCIT recently received seven-figure boosts from the province for astronomical insights and wheelchair technologies.
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Sunday Night Read: 'So Much to Tell You'

Sunday Night Read: 'So Much to Tell You'

This short story series submission is from Rachel Thexton of North Burnaby.
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