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Burnaby staff propose property tax hike as part of next year's billion-dollar budget

Burnaby staff propose property tax hike as part of next year's billion-dollar budget

The 2024 draft budget is out and Burnaby property owners are looking at a 4.5% tax increase.
Abbotsford hog farm protesters to appeal convictions

Abbotsford hog farm protesters to appeal convictions

Amy Soranno and Nick Schafer were convicted of breaking and entering and mischief for July 2022 events at an Abbotsford hog farm.
Fine, driving ban for B.C. Porsche driver who hit cars and tree

Fine, driving ban for B.C. Porsche driver who hit cars and tree

Rajvir Singh Parmar hit a first vehicle and pushed it 400 feet into another car and then hit another car.
Burnaby RCMP gets mental health car after 6 years of trying

Burnaby RCMP gets mental health car after 6 years of trying

Burnaby RCMP has launched a mobile integrated crisis response team with $248,000 in provincial funding for a Fraser Health mental health nurse, but it's unclear whether funding will be ongoing.
B.C. woman who feared alleged stalker found tracking device on car

B.C. woman who feared alleged stalker found tracking device on car

An Apple AirTag tracking device was found on the complainant's vehicle.
Epic battle between octopus and sea lion captured on video

Epic battle between octopus and sea lion captured on video

The ocean battle lasted five minutes, just 100 metres from shore.
B.C. judge hears kidnapping, robbery conspiracy charge evidence

B.C. judge hears kidnapping, robbery conspiracy charge evidence

Both men have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Burnaby-based non-profit named one of Canada's top employers

Burnaby-based non-profit named one of Canada's top employers

United Way BC received its first-ever national recognition for the annual list, and comes two years after combining six regional chapters into one.
Did you lose half a kilogram of cocaine? Police in B.C. would like to help

Did you lose half a kilogram of cocaine? Police in B.C. would like to help

The drugs were divided into multiple packages.
B.C. man sues WestJet for defamation following face-mask dispute

B.C. man sues WestJet for defamation following face-mask dispute

Man alleges flight attendants made 'false and defamatory' statements to authorities.