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Police in Burnaby are stepping up enforcement during Distracted Driving Awareness Month in March.

VICTORIA — Recent snowfall at higher elevations in British Columbia has given a boost to the record low snowpack, but the risk of declining stream flows and drought conditions this summer still remains, says a top River Forecast Centre official.

The Independent Investigations Office is investigating the second death in Burnaby RCMP custody in just over a week.

"The foreign item was identified as a black rubber piece that was consistent with the plunger of a 1cc syringe," said the notice of civil claim.

Foundry, an organization provides primary care, counselling and early intervention for youth aged 12 to 24, has chosen Burnaby as one of its 10 new centres.

Phil Kessel won't be donning a Vancouver Canucks jersey.

Despite decline in unfilled construction positions, B.C.'s industry still has a significant labour gap.

The Rebels and Knights will now look to finish as high as fifth in their respective tournaments.

Burnaby RCMP are looking for dashcam video of a Honda CRV in connection with an alleged assault on a pedestrian near Hastings Street and Rosser Avenue Wednesday afternoon.

Burnaby hosts the second cheapest price for fuel in Metro Vancouver, but it's more expensive than last week's number.