Student from Tanzania dies in Burnaby fire; family raising money for repatriation

Student from Tanzania dies in Burnaby fire; family raising money for repatriation

John Washington Huho Junior came to Canada nearly three years ago from Tanzania to study at college. Last month, he was killed after a fire broke out in his Burnaby apartment. Cecilia Hua spoke to his family and friends at his funeral.

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Canadian-based man charged in fatal hit-and-run of 114-year-old marathoner

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