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‘We needed more options.’ Burnaby shoppers line up at new store

‘We needed more options.’ Burnaby shoppers line up at new store

The Kings Crossing development is still taking shape in Burnaby’s growing Edmonds area, but residents were clearly stoked at the arrival the new retail options being built.
B.C. sets a record for cannabis sales during pandemic

B.C. sets a record for cannabis sales during pandemic

British Columbians have never bought so much legal weed.
Le Chateau’s future in Metropolis at Metrotown in ‘significant doubt’ due to staggering losses

Le Chateau’s future in Metropolis at Metrotown in ‘significant doubt’ due to staggering losses

Le Chateau has been a part of my life since the 1980s – my entire outfit for Burnaby North Secondary School’s *cough* 1986 grad ceremonies came from there.
Burnaby Costco not transparent on ‘hidden markup fees’ with delivery service, says shopper

Burnaby Costco not transparent on ‘hidden markup fees’ with delivery service, says shopper

Emmeline Chang likes shopping at Costco in Burnaby, so she was even more excited when the shopping giant recently introduced same-day delivery service.
Burnaby’s Crystal Mall rises from ashes of ‘despicable’ COVID rumour

Burnaby’s Crystal Mall rises from ashes of ‘despicable’ COVID rumour

Out of all the Burnaby business survival stories I’ve been following during the COVID-19 pandemic, the one I am perhaps pulling for the most involves Crystal Mall.
Health food giant Freshii in Burnaby sees $2.7M revenue crash

Health food giant Freshii in Burnaby sees $2.7M revenue crash

Freshii Inc. says its core lunch business remains in "recovery mode" even though overall company sales have started to recover with the reopening of most of its restaurants that were temporarily closed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Movie giant at Metropolis in Burnaby part of whopping $100M loss

Movie giant at Metropolis in Burnaby part of whopping $100M loss

Cineplex’s existing theatre and future plans in Burnaby might be getting a real lift in the coming weeks. That’s because real, actual new movies are set to hit Burnaby screens at Metropolis at Metrotown. Cineplex Inc.
East Burnaby is finally getting a big new grocery store

East Burnaby is finally getting a big new grocery store

When Safeway closed its Royal Oak-area store on Kingsway about two years ago, it left the southeast side of Burnaby will few options when it came to a full-service grocery supermarket.
Pink store in Metropolis at Metrotown stays closed as company slashes staff

Pink store in Metropolis at Metrotown stays closed as company slashes staff

L Brands - the parent company of Victoria's Secret, Pink and Bath & Body Works - is slashing about 15% of its workforce at its headquarters.
Burnaby mommy-daughter duo start DIY business out of COVID boredom

Burnaby mommy-daughter duo start DIY business out of COVID boredom

Megan Kai might only be 11 years old, but she wants to make something clear: she’s the big boss lady of a new home-based business. Not her mom Cherie. Lol. The Burnaby mommy-daughter duo have started up Wood + Stencil Co.