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Update: Burnaby hotpot lawsuit filed without owner's ‘knowledge or consent’

Update: Burnaby hotpot lawsuit filed without owner's ‘knowledge or consent’

A lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court says the owners of Liuyishou Hotpot at 5507 Kingsway are suing multiple fire-prevention companies for water damage – but the company says the claim was filed without its prior knowledge or consent.
Attendance lags at blood and plasma donor centres

Attendance lags at blood and plasma donor centres

One-in-two people in Canada have either required blood or blood products themselves, or they have a loved one who has needed these life essentials.
Rob Shaw: In Abbotsford, the homeless encampment will come down, but is it too late?

Rob Shaw: In Abbotsford, the homeless encampment will come down, but is it too late?

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon recognizes it's only one step on a long road
Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: June 17-18

Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: June 17-18

Burnaby will host two giant festivals this weekend, as well as a flea market - and more!
Canadian workforce seeing more women narrowing pay gap

Canadian workforce seeing more women narrowing pay gap

Canadian jobs and the workers who undertake those jobs have a wide range of differences, new Statistics Canada data shows.
Canada to redefine 'forest degradation' following EU import law

Canada to redefine 'forest degradation' following EU import law

Critics say creating a domestic definition of 'forest degradation' could help Canada sidestep an EU law restricting the import of unsustainable wood products. Others are hopeful it will set a benchmark to measure Canada's climate and biodiversity targets.
Wilbur the pig, horses subject of B.C. woman's $30K SPCA lawsuit

Wilbur the pig, horses subject of B.C. woman's $30K SPCA lawsuit

Felicia Allen says she rescued the pot-bellied pig and former racehorses from being sent to slaughter.
B.C. communities on edge as wildfire shuts down highway, slowing deliveries of fuel, medicine

B.C. communities on edge as wildfire shuts down highway, slowing deliveries of fuel, medicine

The province is urging everyone to restrict travel to essential purposes as the detour takes an extra four hours.
Vancouver police commit to body cameras, training in response to Myles Gray's death

Vancouver police commit to body cameras, training in response to Myles Gray's death

Report goes before police board June 15 regarding coroner's jury recommendations.
Ag labour shortage looms across Canada

Ag labour shortage looms across Canada

'Scarcity breeds creativity, and problems lead to innovative thinking.'