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Trial begins for company, foreman accused in death of worker in Burnaby

Trial begins for company, foreman accused in death of worker in Burnaby

Calgary's Jeff Caron, 28, was killed in October 2012, when a concrete wall collapsed into a trench he was working in in North Burnaby.
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This Burnaby beauty queen wears a triple crown — including one for Canada

This Burnaby beauty queen wears a triple crown — including one for Canada

Wendy Leung, 39, will compete at international pageants during her reign after winning three competitions locally, provincially and nationally.
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Minter: Tidy up chores to do in January

Minter: Tidy up chores to do in January

Trees and shrubs need better care now for a fruitful (and possibly dry) summer, expert Brian Minter said.
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Opinion: Why are the kids sick all the time?

Opinion: Why are the kids sick all the time?

Clean air in daycares, schools and school buses, are too great for leaders not to act, health experts said.
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BBB: Top resolutions for a fraud-free new year

BBB: Top resolutions for a fraud-free new year

Don't send money to strangers, create strong passwords and use good judgement are tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests for a fraud-free 2025.
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Burnaby opens emergency warming centre for shelter from winter weather

Burnaby opens emergency warming centre for shelter from winter weather

The City of Burnaby has opened an overnight warming centre with 20 spaces Jan. 17.
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Burnaby strata's 'Band-Aid' fixes at leaky condo not unreasonable: tribunal

Burnaby strata's 'Band-Aid' fixes at leaky condo not unreasonable: tribunal

Owner Tuong-Van Tran said the strata at his Goring Street condo building was negligent in repairing a roof garden, leading to water and mice entering his apartment.
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Former Freshslice Pizza franchisee sues after termination

Former Freshslice Pizza franchisee sues after termination

Former franchisee claims he is out $130,000 in lost goodwill and that he faced obstacles when trying to sell his franchise
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Burnaby councillors urge staff to plan for extreme weather risks

Burnaby councillors urge staff to plan for extreme weather risks

Councillors are asking staff to study which areas of Burnaby are at high risk of flooding and wildfire and to make sure future land-use plans limit the risk to residents and property.
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Burnaby to explore solar panels on golf course to charge electric golf carts

Burnaby to explore solar panels on golf course to charge electric golf carts

Can solar panels harvest enough energy to charge the electric golf carts at Riverway Golf Course? Burnaby wants to find out.
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