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Health Canada has recalled one lot of Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg acetaminophen because it may contain foreign material that could injure the digestive system if ingested.
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Health Canada has recalled one lot of Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg acetaminophen because it may contain foreign material that could injure the digestive system if ingested.

Highway 1 traffic will be rerouted and ramps closed at 232 Street on two September weekends as crews demolish the old overpass.

The Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club will host its season-ending Fort Ridge Fall Classic sprint regatta at Whonnock Lake on Sept. 12 and 13.

Port Moody’s Oct. 17 election will choose a mayor, six councillors and two School District 43 trustees, with mail and advance voting also available.

The City of Burnaby received 64 candidate nominations for its 2026 general local election, which will fill the mayor’s office, eight council seats and seven school trustee positions.

Vancouver police say two recent incidents involving e-scooter riders led to the seizure of firearms, with firearms-related charges recommended in both cases.

Council will hear public representations on Sept. 22 about a proposal to designate 21694 River Road as a heritage property under the Local Government Act.

New Westminster police say a man was arrested after officers found him in a crawlspace above a restaurant kitchen following a reported break-in Sept. 5.

An old grocery store at King George Boulevard and 104th Avenue is being demolished for a proposed 10,000-seat arena and entertainment district in Surrey.

Joseph Dittmar, who was attending a meeting on the 105th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower, recalls the narrow decisions that led to his escape.

Police say a man was arrested after officers responding to a suspected restaurant break-in found him in a crawl space above the kitchen.

Glenburn Soda Fountain and Confectionery says a man damaged its door and two neighbouring businesses in Burnaby Heights early Sept. 6, leaving the shop with a $1,000 replacement bill.
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