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Pace of new COVID-19 infections in B.C. dips slightly

Pace of new COVID-19 infections in B.C. dips slightly

10 more die, 326 in hospital as fourth wave of pandemic continues.
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Burnaby co-op residents fear eviction if property sold to 'highest bidder'

Burnaby co-op residents fear eviction if property sold to 'highest bidder'

Lease is up at the end of October
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TransLink riders offered rebate for scrapping gas-guzzlers

TransLink riders offered rebate for scrapping gas-guzzlers

TransLink says it is partnering with SCRAP-IT to offer a Compass Card rebate when residents scrap their old fossil fuel cars. In exchange, customers can choose either an eight-month adult 1-Zone or 14-month Concession Compass Card valued at $802.
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Letter: Burnaby SkyTrain 'mood lighting' would waste millions

Letter: Burnaby SkyTrain 'mood lighting' would waste millions

Project will light up most of Expo line
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When will B.C. children be able to get their COVID vaccine?

When will B.C. children be able to get their COVID vaccine?

Dr. Bonnie Henry 'really hopeful' that Pfizer vaccine for 5-to-11-year-olds will be available by the end of the calendar year, and hopefully as early as the end of October
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Metro Vancouver’s 1.1-km tunnel under Burrard Inlet now complete

Metro Vancouver’s 1.1-km tunnel under Burrard Inlet now complete

Tunnel will be used to bring clean drinking water from the North Shore to communities throughout the region
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All B.C. school students now must wear face masks indoors

All B.C. school students now must wear face masks indoors

Every student from Kindergarten to Grade 12 must don a mask while indoors, including while seated at their desk.
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Opinion: B.C. COVID-19 policies for schools changing on the fly

Opinion: B.C. COVID-19 policies for schools changing on the fly

Expect more changes soon
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Stolen Burnaby firefighter’s medal found during Richmond investigation

Stolen Burnaby firefighter’s medal found during Richmond investigation

Long-service medal returned to the son of long-retired firefighter
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Burnaby eyes spending $9.8M on ‘accent lighting’ along SkyTrain line

Burnaby eyes spending $9.8M on ‘accent lighting’ along SkyTrain line

Project similar to one in Coquitlam
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