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No, Canadians do not want to become the 51st state of the U.S., poll shows

No, Canadians do not want to become the 51st state of the U.S., poll shows

60% of U.S. respondents have no interest in Canada joining the states.
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Letter: School board gives thanks to longtime Burnaby Now education reporter

Letter: School board gives thanks to longtime Burnaby Now education reporter

"The closure of Burnaby Now is part of a troubling trend in Canada, where more than 340 communities have lost their local news providers since 2008," writes Burnaby Board of Education Chair Kristin Schnider.
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New vandal-proof, universal washroom coming to Burnaby's Squint Lake Park

New vandal-proof, universal washroom coming to Burnaby's Squint Lake Park

The washrooms at Squint Lake Park sustained 'extensive damage' during an early morning fire in October.
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Two men charged with running illegal gambling operation out of Burnaby café

Two men charged with running illegal gambling operation out of Burnaby café

This is the second time charges have been approved in connection with alleged illegal gambling at Big Shots Café on Hastings Street.
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Burnaby tenants move into 134 new below-market rental apartments

Burnaby tenants move into 134 new below-market rental apartments

The new six-storey development will be rented to households with low and moderate incomes, according to the City of Burnaby.
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Rental prices continue to fall in Burnaby, new report says

Rental prices continue to fall in Burnaby, new report says

Burnaby's average prices are still among the top three in Canada.
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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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