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Opinion: Blame Delta variant of COVID-19 for skyrocketing B.C. cases

Opinion: Blame Delta variant of COVID-19 for skyrocketing B.C. cases

The Delta variant is now the dominant variant of COVID-19 in B.C., but so far the province has avoided the kinds of outcomes associated with that strain that are plaguing many places in the world. The B.C.
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Saturday rainfall broke 52-day drought in Metro Vancouver

Saturday rainfall broke 52-day drought in Metro Vancouver

Saturday's showers beat Vancouver's rainfall record in 1943.
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Opinion: His Burnaby neighbour blocked street parking with cones so he mowed them down

Opinion: His Burnaby neighbour blocked street parking with cones so he mowed them down

Whose side are you on?
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(Video) 'N' driver in Burnaby reveals death wish with this ridiculous U-turn

(Video) 'N' driver in Burnaby reveals death wish with this ridiculous U-turn

Burnaby RCMP release stats on how many drivers were caught making illegal U-Turns
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Burnaby cops nail 12 people with no licence, plus 'N' driver drunk for second time

Burnaby cops nail 12 people with no licence, plus 'N' driver drunk for second time

Remember how exciting it was to finally get your driver’s licence? It was a point of pride and a sign of independence. Sadly, too many are abusing the privilege of driving by not carrying a valid licence.
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Letter: City needs to add lighting to this dark Burnaby stretch

Letter: City needs to add lighting to this dark Burnaby stretch

Editor: Walkers, runners, bikers, young and old. Alone, couples, families and groups. Some with limited mobility use mobility scooters. People walking their dogs. People going up and down many times.
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Burnaby Cineplex theatres eye a subscription club for free movies

Burnaby Cineplex theatres eye a subscription club for free movies

The two movie theatres in Burnaby are looking for people to join a club to land free movies.
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Burnaby taco wars heat up with these stunning new arrivals

Burnaby taco wars heat up with these stunning new arrivals

New restaurants opening or getting ready to open
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What should a permanent paid sick-leave program entail? B.C. wants to know

What should a permanent paid sick-leave program entail? B.C. wants to know

The province has begun a public consultation process to address current options; if findings ring true, regulation could come in effect by Jan. 1, 2022.
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'It's pretty scary': Couple warns of Burnaby rental scam after seeing unit they bought on Craigslist

'It's pretty scary': Couple warns of Burnaby rental scam after seeing unit they bought on Craigslist

A Burnaby couple is warning others to be careful after uncovering a possible rental scam – in which someone was advertising a suite that they live in. The residents told the NOW that they recently bought an apartment near Metrotown.
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