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Francophone kids could have brand new school in Burnaby by fall 2027, province says

Francophone kids could have brand new school in Burnaby by fall 2027, province says

Construction of a new, three-storey, 360-student elementary school for francophone students is expected to start in the summer of 2025 at 7231 Frances Street in North Burnaby, according to the Ministry of Education.
'Snow making a sound?' Vancouverite records 'snow' bouncing in rare form

'Snow making a sound?' Vancouverite records 'snow' bouncing in rare form

Have you heard of ice pellets?
'Suffered in the cold': SPCA seizes seven dogs from B.C. property

'Suffered in the cold': SPCA seizes seven dogs from B.C. property

The BC SPCA says the owner confirmed the dogs were kept outdoors.
'Ice is not safe': Vancouver officials warn people to stay off frozen lakes, ponds

'Ice is not safe': Vancouver officials warn people to stay off frozen lakes, ponds

Signs at many Vancouver parks read "danger, thin ice, keep off," but people are still skating on the frozen lakes.
Massive power outages affect thousands of BC Hydro customers in Metro Vancouver

Massive power outages affect thousands of BC Hydro customers in Metro Vancouver

"Most power outages are caused by trees and adverse weather, including wind, rain, snow, and ice."
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

One Burnaby gas station might be busier than others this weekend.
Rob Shaw: Feds, province at loggerheads over caps on international students

Rob Shaw: Feds, province at loggerheads over caps on international students

B.C. housing minister: 'The core issue we still have, regardless, is we are not building enough housing for the people we have.'
John Ducker: Why winter tires are important when it's below 7C

John Ducker: Why winter tires are important when it's below 7C

As temperatures drop, rubber in summer or all season tires hardens, becoming more inflexible and killing traction — the thing you want most in poor road conditions.
Birth tourism showing post-pandemic rebound in B.C.

Birth tourism showing post-pandemic rebound in B.C.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, nearly 900 foreign mothers paid to give birth in B.C.; however, that figure dropped substantially, to 152, in 2021. Now, with travel restrictions lifted, birth tourism appears back on the rise, says immigration researcher.
Letter: 'Misleading' alternate Burnaby bus route would remove our much-needed parking

Letter: 'Misleading' alternate Burnaby bus route would remove our much-needed parking

This Burnaby resident says calling a modified bus route the "Boundary Road" route erases the residents who would be affected on Halifax Street, Douglas Road and East First Avenue.