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Applications for B.C.'s publicly funded IVF program open July 2

Applications for B.C.'s publicly funded IVF program open July 2

Residents of B.C. who are enrolled in the province's Medical Services Plan and meet other eligibility requirements can receive one-time funding of up to $19,000 for a single standard cycle.
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Just 4% of B.C. youth are meeting screen time, exercise and sleep recommendations

Just 4% of B.C. youth are meeting screen time, exercise and sleep recommendations

Canada's 24-hour Movement Guidelines recommend at least one hour of physical activity a day.
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Federal NDP leader calls for more protections against consequences of trade war during Port Moody visit

Federal NDP leader calls for more protections against consequences of trade war during Port Moody visit

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh visited Port Moody Legion Branch 119 on Monday morning.
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Burnaby South MP Jagmeet Singh congratulates Carney on leadership win

Burnaby South MP Jagmeet Singh congratulates Carney on leadership win

It's uncertain if Singh will still table a non-confidence vote when Parliament returns.
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Map: Where to find special drinks, treats for the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival

Map: Where to find special drinks, treats for the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival

Celebrate the spirit of sakura and springtime with this DIY food event.
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Tesla leaves trail of fluid for cops to follow after alleged Burnaby hit-and-run

Tesla leaves trail of fluid for cops to follow after alleged Burnaby hit-and-run

A piece of fender and a trail of fluid helped Burnaby RCMP identify the suspect vehicle in an alleged hit-and-run in the area of McKee Street and McGregor Avenue last month.
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Burnaby man, 31, identified as victim in Alberta homicide

Burnaby man, 31, identified as victim in Alberta homicide

A body found about 230 kilometres north of Edmonton in February has been identified as Connor Hayden Reese.
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Sentencing set for Burnaby man who sexually assaulted 'very sick' unconscious girlfriend

Sentencing set for Burnaby man who sexually assaulted 'very sick' unconscious girlfriend

Constantin Vlachias, 58, was found guilty in December of sexual assault and failing to access desperately needed medical help for his then-girlfriend in September 2021.
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99% of Burnaby's spending in the last 5 years has been with Canadian vendors

99% of Burnaby's spending in the last 5 years has been with Canadian vendors

Burnaby is on a 'Buy Canadian' campaign.
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Burnaby housing prices were up and down in February: report

Burnaby housing prices were up and down in February: report

The Metro Vancouver region saw 1,827 property sales last month, according to Greater Vancouver Realtors.
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