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I’m autistic and I’m proud of it

I’m autistic and I’m proud of it

Yes, world, I’m autistic and I’m proud of it. Call me Aspie Extraordinaire, wonder girl of the neurotypical world. I was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome on Friday March 2, 2001, just two months before I graduated with my B.A. in English at UBC.
Police use new less-lethal weapon to take down suspect in Burnaby

Police use new less-lethal weapon to take down suspect in Burnaby

A 40mm Abrams Airborne multi-launcher fell from the back of an Emergency Response Team member’s truck near the Golden Ears Bridge last July.
Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh vow to continue pipeline fight

Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh vow to continue pipeline fight

Cynthia Myran protests against the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project April 14. photo Jennifer Gauthier, Burnaby Now Leaders of local First Nations including the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and the Union of B.C.
Hoax bomb threat targets North Vancouver private school

Hoax bomb threat targets North Vancouver private school

A North Vancouver RCMP officer prepares to cordon off access to the Spirit Trail following a bomb threat at Bodwell Highschool.
Roundhouse Radio 98.3FM is going off the air as of April 30th

Roundhouse Radio 98.3FM is going off the air as of April 30th

Photo Roundhouse Radio It was just announced that Roundhouse Radio 98.3FM will be going off the air as of April 30th, 2018.
B.C. threatens to sue Alberta as all sides in Trans Mountain dispute dig in

B.C. threatens to sue Alberta as all sides in Trans Mountain dispute dig in

Premiers Horgan and Notley. Photos Canadian Press. British Columbia's attorney general is threatening to sue if a new law introduced in Alberta causes gasoline prices in to skyrocket.
Taxpayers shell out more than $1 million to pay for city council salaries

Taxpayers shell out more than $1 million to pay for city council salaries

Mayor Gregor Robertson earned $168,065 last year, which was considerably less than his counterparts in other Canadian cities.
Burnaby mayor predicts 'chaos' if Kinder Morgan pipeline proceeds

Burnaby mayor predicts 'chaos' if Kinder Morgan pipeline proceeds

Protester Nan Gregory is carried away by Burnaby RCMP after protesting at the Trans Mountain terminal in Burnaby on Friday.
Police on watch for accused $28,800 Rolex scammer

Police on watch for accused $28,800 Rolex scammer

Police are looking for this man, who is accused of using a fake bank draft to buy a really expensive watch. photo supplied If you have the time, he has the watch.
B.C. government backs Songhees Nation's bid to host 2020 Indigenous Games

B.C. government backs Songhees Nation's bid to host 2020 Indigenous Games

Photo NAIG Council British Columbia's government is backing a Victoria-area First Nation's attempt to host the 2020 North American Indigenous Games. Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Minister Scott Fraser says the province will contribute $3.
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