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Preliminary data shows more than 50% of Burnaby residents voted in 2024 B.C. election

Preliminary data shows more than 50% of Burnaby residents voted in 2024 B.C. election

Elections BC said its projected numbers showed 57.43 per cent of British Columbians cast a ballot.
How many smoke-related deaths from wildfires are linked to climate change every year?

How many smoke-related deaths from wildfires are linked to climate change every year?

Climate change may be contributing to thousands more wildfire smoke-related deaths every year than in previous decades, a new study suggests — results a Canadian co-author says underline the urgency of reducing planet-warming emissions.
Letter: Home prices are skyrocketing due to speculation, migration

Letter: Home prices are skyrocketing due to speculation, migration

The only way the province can ensure affordable housing is through federal social housing, this letter writer states.
B.C.’s restaurant, accommodation sector lost 10,800 jobs in one year

B.C.’s restaurant, accommodation sector lost 10,800 jobs in one year

Food and labour costs make for largest year-over-year drop in restaurant jobs in Canada.
Longer school day, staggered student schedules worry Burnaby parents

Longer school day, staggered student schedules worry Burnaby parents

Burnaby's district parent advisory council said siblings could end up with different school schedules, leading to stress and possible safety issues if schedule changes go ahead.
Vancouver's Stanley Park seawall closed due to dangerous conditions

Vancouver's Stanley Park seawall closed due to dangerous conditions

People should avoid the area.
SD43 teacher dead after mudslide sweeps away Coquitlam home

SD43 teacher dead after mudslide sweeps away Coquitlam home

The body of the woman, who has been identified as a School District 43 teacher, was found Sunday night during a recovery effort by Canada Task Force 1 - Urban Search and Rescue and Coquitlam firefighters.
Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

Experts say a government-industry disaster insurance program is long overdue.
District of North Vancouver issues evacuation order for six Deep Cove properties

District of North Vancouver issues evacuation order for six Deep Cove properties

The district has declared a state of local emergency, stating that 'the potential failure of private infrastructure is deemed to create a risk to public safety'
5 more things you (probably) didn't know about the SkyTrain

5 more things you (probably) didn't know about the SkyTrain

Door buttons, a time capsule, and more.