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Burnaby councillors 'disappointed' with lack of car-free day options this summer

Burnaby councillors 'disappointed' with lack of car-free day options this summer

One councillor said he was 'stunned by the cost' estimated by staff for a car-free day event and said he intended to see smaller events.
B.C. ministry knew of parents' drug use when child injured, lawsuit alleges

B.C. ministry knew of parents' drug use when child injured, lawsuit alleges

The suit alleges the parents were using cocaine, were indebted to a drug dealer and the mother "was using inappropriate physical discipline on her children."
'Stay out of the box' — Canucks need to avoid a special teams battle with Oilers

'Stay out of the box' — Canucks need to avoid a special teams battle with Oilers

The Canucks will have their hands full not just with the Oilers' red-hot power play but also their perfect penalty kill.
Burnaby robotics team wins first-ever award at VEX world championships

Burnaby robotics team wins first-ever award at VEX world championships

Three teams from the Burnaby school district's mechatronics and robotics program were in Dallas, Texas last week competing at the VEX Robotics world championships. One team took home a prestigious division design award.
Metro Vancouver urban sprawl contained in past decade, StatCan data shows

Metro Vancouver urban sprawl contained in past decade, StatCan data shows

Out with the detached home (if not bigger) and in with the townhouse and condo.
Burnaby celebrates public works with free, family-friendly works yard grand opening this month

Burnaby celebrates public works with free, family-friendly works yard grand opening this month

Get ready to celebrate all things public works, including dump trucks, snow plows, welding and carpentry.
Nearly half of Canadians are opposed to university protest encampments, poll suggests

Nearly half of Canadians are opposed to university protest encampments, poll suggests

The encampments began more than a week ago, with students demanding their schools publicize and end their investments in Israeli defence companies.
All London Drugs stores reopened after cybersecurity attack

All London Drugs stores reopened after cybersecurity attack

"No evidence" that customer databases were compromised, says London Drugs president.
Vancouver mayor announces public viewing sites for Canucks games

Vancouver mayor announces public viewing sites for Canucks games

Oak Meadows Park at 37th and Oak won’t be activated until Sunday when the Canucks are in Edmonton.
Canucks' playoff run has economic winners and losers

Canucks' playoff run has economic winners and losers

Restaurants with large TV screens, or those that are delivery-oriented are set to benefit.