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Price matters more to grocery shoppers than organic, new poll finds

Price matters more to grocery shoppers than organic, new poll finds

At a time of inflationary concerns, just over two in five Canadians not willing to pay more for organic food
Rob Shaw: An NDP political concession to send cancer patients to the U.S. for treatment

Rob Shaw: An NDP political concession to send cancer patients to the U.S. for treatment

Government decision is stunning, but the wait times could not be ignored
'Out of this world': Burnaby's massive, free festival Hats Off Day returns

'Out of this world': Burnaby's massive, free festival Hats Off Day returns

Are you ready for this outer-space themed event? 50,000 visitors are expected to come out to Burnaby Heights on June 3.
Breast and prostate cancer patients waiting for radiation will have cross-border option

Breast and prostate cancer patients waiting for radiation will have cross-border option

Patients will be offered the choice of going to one of two clinics in Bellingham — at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Centre and the North Cascade Cancer Centre — starting May 29.
Letter: Deck is stacked against pedestrians in Burnaby

Letter: Deck is stacked against pedestrians in Burnaby

There should be a campaign to boost awareness of the rights of pedestrians, reader says.
B.C. couple wins $4,500 claim for 'near-nightly barrage' of ceiling noise

B.C. couple wins $4,500 claim for 'near-nightly barrage' of ceiling noise

"I find a reasonable person living in [the unit below] would find this degree of noise disturbance intolerable," noted a tribunal adjudicator.
How the big strike advanced working from home

How the big strike advanced working from home

PSAC’s contract terms show remote work is here to stay, say experts.
How a B.C. airport and First Nation are fighting fire with fire

How a B.C. airport and First Nation are fighting fire with fire

Over the past two weeks, the ʔaq̓am First Nation has worked with its neighbours to singe forestlands triple the size of Vancouver's Stanley Park. The idea: protect communities and bring life back to the forest.
Most and least expensive homes sold in Burnaby in March and April

Most and least expensive homes sold in Burnaby in March and April

In the past two months, the cheapest Burnaby apartment sold was $389,000, while the most expensive detached home was $4.17 million.
Strangulation led to 13-year-old Burnaby girl's death, murder trial hears

Strangulation led to 13-year-old Burnaby girl's death, murder trial hears

After an autopsy, forensic pathologist Dr. Jason Morin concluded a 13-year-old girl found dead in a Burnaby park in July 19, 2017 died because of strangulation.