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First phase of Italian-style 4-tower development in Burnaby includes 300+ condos

First phase of Italian-style 4-tower development in Burnaby includes 300+ condos

The Bassano master plan would see about 1,260 new homes built over the 4-acre Brentwood site.
Photos: Onni plans to raze Coquitlam College for seven towers

Photos: Onni plans to raze Coquitlam College for seven towers

Onni plans to build its master-planned community half a block from North Road in Burquitlam, across the street from the City of Lougheed in Burnaby.
BBB: Planning your next family vacation or trip

BBB: Planning your next family vacation or trip

Plan ahead, consider travel insurance and wait to post on social media are some of the precautions the Better Business Bureau suggest for those looking for a getaway.
B.C.’s Rental Protection Fund gives $11.8M to preserve affordable Burnaby apartment building

B.C.’s Rental Protection Fund gives $11.8M to preserve affordable Burnaby apartment building

The Edmonds apartment building has rents almost 60 per cent below the Burnaby median.
How to never pay government prices for liquor again

How to never pay government prices for liquor again

Drinks 4 Less offers hundreds of products — from beer and wine to spirits and hard seltzers — at prices that won’t leave you dry
Rising Burnaby green waste could mean 'huge' tax increases

Rising Burnaby green waste could mean 'huge' tax increases

The City of Burnaby's current compost contract now costs $2 million more than expected.
'Important work': This Burnaby facility collected the second-most used oil, antifreeze in B.C.

'Important work': This Burnaby facility collected the second-most used oil, antifreeze in B.C.

Collection sites contribute to keeping local communities stronger and healthier, says recycling non-profit CEO.
Vancouver conference offers roadmap to economic reconciliation

Vancouver conference offers roadmap to economic reconciliation

The 2024 Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase from June 5-6 aims to establish greater collaboration between Indigenous communities, the business sector, and Canadians at large
'Red flags': Councillor says Burnaby Housing Authority no longer needed with new B.C. legislation

'Red flags': Councillor says Burnaby Housing Authority no longer needed with new B.C. legislation

Three councillors' efforts to delay the Burnaby Housing Authority failed in a debate late last month.
BBB: In the market for a piano? Don't get played by scammers

BBB: In the market for a piano? Don't get played by scammers

Take a second look, don't fall for emotional stories and don't be pressured to pay quickly are some of the Better Business Bureau's tips to avoid big purchase scams.