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Conservative voters less likely to be proud to be Canadian, new survey suggests

Conservative voters less likely to be proud to be Canadian, new survey suggests

Canadians' pride in their nationality, like most things these days, seems to be divided down partisan lines, a new poll suggests.
Warning signals: Protect Our Province BC calls for action on COVID-19 now

Warning signals: Protect Our Province BC calls for action on COVID-19 now

If we don’t want a repeat of last year’s devastating respiratory illness season in B.C., they say now’s the time to act.
'I'm about to be homeless': Burnaby renters face evictions as new Metrotown towers proposed

'I'm about to be homeless': Burnaby renters face evictions as new Metrotown towers proposed

Metrotown renters implored city council for help Tuesday as they have nowhere to go if demovicted because they aren’t covered by the city’s tenant assistance policy.

Canada's worst wildfire season sparks nationwide protests

Protests held outside the offices of B.C. Premier David Eby and 30 federal Members of Parliament called for an end to oil and gas emissions amid a record wildfire season
B.C. scientists help discover space-time distortions that could test Einstein's theory of relativity

B.C. scientists help discover space-time distortions that could test Einstein's theory of relativity

B.C. scientists are among 190 researchers who have discovered the first evidence of low-frequency gravitational waves, a phenomenon that stretches and squishes space-time.
U.S. Coast Guard says 'presumed human remains' found in Titan wreckage

U.S. Coast Guard says 'presumed human remains' found in Titan wreckage

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The United States Coast Guard says "presumed human remains" have been found in the wreckage of the Titan submersible.
B.C. to launch website to book appointments with pharmacists to treat minor ailments

B.C. to launch website to book appointments with pharmacists to treat minor ailments

VANCOUVER — In an attempt to ease some of the pressure on British Columbia's health-care system, Premier David Eby says the province will become the first in Canada to offer online booking for residents to visit pharmacists for treatment of minor ail
Vehicle fire shuts down parkade at SFU on Burnaby Mountain

Vehicle fire shuts down parkade at SFU on Burnaby Mountain

Burnaby firefighters were called to a fire on the second level of a parking garage at SFU at about 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, according to assistant fire Chief Darcy Robinson.
Brentwood prioritized in Burnaby school district's $700M building wish list

Brentwood prioritized in Burnaby school district's $700M building wish list

The Burnaby school district is requesting provincial funding commitments for nine additions at existing schools, three new schools, three replacements of older schools, six seismic upgrades and seven new sites for future schools – but the 'big' priority is Brentwood town centre, says secretary-treasurer Russell Horswill.
$500M fund in B.C. to help non-profits buy rental buildings, keep rent affordable

$500M fund in B.C. to help non-profits buy rental buildings, keep rent affordable

VICTORIA — A $500-million rental-protection fund that will help non-profit groups purchase rental buildings has opened in British Columbia.