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Punched on the job: when gig workers are denied basic safety support

Punched on the job: when gig workers are denied basic safety support

An assaulted Uber driver makes the case, say advocates, for extending employee rights. The BC government isn’t sure.
Are Canadian politicians conflicted on affordable housing?

Are Canadian politicians conflicted on affordable housing?

Housing advocate Rohana Rezel says a "nice loophole" exists in federal conflict of interest laws to allow members of Parliament to own rental properties while still setting housing policies.
Burnaby Lakers drop 2023 season opener

Burnaby Lakers drop 2023 season opener

Lakers lose by 15 to Langley Thunder.
‘Birders, not blockaders’ ask B.C.to protect old-growth in Fairy Creek to save marbled murrelets

‘Birders, not blockaders’ ask B.C.to protect old-growth in Fairy Creek to save marbled murrelets

Citizen scientists have documented more than 300 sightings of the rare robin-sized seabird, which raises its chick after laying a single egg on massive moss covered tree branches in the old-growth forests on southwestern Vancouver Island.
These Burnaby developments are up for public hearing this May

These Burnaby developments are up for public hearing this May

Have your say and tell city council what you think about five new plans up for consideration.
Dozens of MPs face protesters calling for emissions cap for fossil fuel companies

Dozens of MPs face protesters calling for emissions cap for fossil fuel companies

Natural Resources Minister and North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson was among dozens of federal politicians targeted by climate activists Thursday calling for an emissions cap on Canada's oil and gas industry.
Innovative program helps B.C. patients with overdose-related brain injuries

Innovative program helps B.C. patients with overdose-related brain injuries

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia is eyeing the expansion of a first-of-its-kind program in Canada that aims to help patients living with mild to moderate overdose-related brain injuries.
Report says it has debunked claims B.C. gas will be a 'bridge fuel'

Report says it has debunked claims B.C. gas will be a 'bridge fuel'

A new report says it has debunked claims B.C. gas could be used as a "bridge fuel," and that ramping up LNG projects could undermine a shift to renewable energy around the world.
Caught on camera: Men dump 70 bags of asbestos-containing drywall in Burnaby

Caught on camera: Men dump 70 bags of asbestos-containing drywall in Burnaby

A video shows two men driving into a parking lot in Burnaby and dumping 70 garbage bags of asbestos-containing drywall.
Burnaby RCMP seek help IDing sharp-dressed man suspected in $75,000 fraud

Burnaby RCMP seek help IDing sharp-dressed man suspected in $75,000 fraud

Police say a stolen debit card was used in the Metrotown area to withdraw a "large sum of money" and stolen credit cards were used to buy $75,000 worth of "high-end electronics" in Burnaby, South Vancouver and Richmond.