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Forcible restraint by police among factors in Myles Gray death, pathologist says

Forcible restraint by police among factors in Myles Gray death, pathologist says

BURNABY, B.C. — Had Myles Gray not interacted with Vancouver police on Aug. 13, 2015, he likely wouldn't have died that day, a forensic pathologist told the inquest into his death. Dr.
Burnaby senior loses more than $7.5M in 'elaborate' scam

Burnaby senior loses more than $7.5M in 'elaborate' scam

Burnaby RCMP say the case is one of the largest personal scams the detachment has ever investigated.
Letter grades to be scrapped for Grades 8 and 9 in latest B.C. report card changes

Letter grades to be scrapped for Grades 8 and 9 in latest B.C. report card changes

Secondary students in Grades 10-12 will still receive traditional marks. Grade 8 and 9 students will be assessed on a provincial 'proficiency scale'
Streaming giants required to contribute to Canadian content as Bill C-11 becomes law

Streaming giants required to contribute to Canadian content as Bill C-11 becomes law

OTTAWA — A new federal law will require digital platforms such as Netflix, YouTube and TikTok to contribute and promote Canadian content. The Liberals' Online Streaming Act passed its final vote in the Senate Thursday and received royal assent.
Pub night fundraiser in Burnaby to support people with dementia

Pub night fundraiser in Burnaby to support people with dementia

A night out at the pub for a good cause.
BC Housing names Vincent Tong permanent CEO

BC Housing names Vincent Tong permanent CEO

Announcement follows sudden and major overhaul of board members last summer
Federal public service strike drags on but no suggestion back-to-work law is coming

Federal public service strike drags on but no suggestion back-to-work law is coming

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is showing no hints it will legislate public servants back to work as experts warn choosing that path to ending the dispute could come with political repercussions.
BC Children's Hospital clarifies confusing stay-home-if-ill tweet

BC Children's Hospital clarifies confusing stay-home-if-ill tweet

The hospital is asking children who are showing symptoms of illness to refrain from attending non-emergency clinic appointments as they can be re-booked.
Watch: Bald eagle swims while tightly gripping its prey in B.C.

Watch: Bald eagle swims while tightly gripping its prey in B.C.

The bald eagle was tightly clutching its prey while swimming.
Burnaby drivers handed 54 slow down and move over warnings in one day

Burnaby drivers handed 54 slow down and move over warnings in one day

In B.C., drivers are required by law to slow down and move over for all vehicles that are stopped alongside the road that have flashing red, blue or yellow lights.