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Forty-six dead from COVID in B.C. since Friday

Forty-six dead from COVID in B.C. since Friday

There have been 2,364 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in B.C. since Friday, and 46 deaths.
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Burnaby firefighters called to two house fires within four hours

Burnaby firefighters called to two house fires within four hours

The fire department was first called to 6309 Gordon Ave. at 9:35 p.m. on Sunday.
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Opinion: 'Cynical Spreaders' not solely to blame for COVID-19 surge

Opinion: 'Cynical Spreaders' not solely to blame for COVID-19 surge

Are the “Cynical Spreaders” winning the day right now or are our rising COVID-19 numbers simply a reflection of how tough it is to combat this virus? “Cynical Spreaders” is the title that pollster Angus Reid Institute conferred back in the summer on
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1,000-plus reports of passengers not leaving enclosed ferry car decks

1,000-plus reports of passengers not leaving enclosed ferry car decks

Transport Canada is in the ­process of reviewing 1,000-plus reports of B.C. Ferries passengers unwilling to leave vehicles on enclosed car decks, as is required by regulations.
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Burnaby residents promised first dibs on winter programs like swimming lessons

Burnaby residents promised first dibs on winter programs like swimming lessons

Burnaby residents can stay creative, curious and connected to their community this winter by registering for a wide range of programs at the city’s recreation and cultural facilities, according to the City of Burnaby.
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Here is why team sports are allowed to continue in B.C. under the latest COVID-19 restrictions

Here is why team sports are allowed to continue in B.C. under the latest COVID-19 restrictions

'Do it in a way that minimizes contact.'
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Rate of active COVID-19 cases in B.C. doubles that of Ontario

Rate of active COVID-19 cases in B.C. doubles that of Ontario

British Columbia is currently reporting 181 active cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 people, a figure that — as of Nov. 27 — shatters Ontario’s 91 cases per 100,000 residents and even supersedes that of Quebec, which is reporting 135 cases per 100,000 people.
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Wanderlust: 80% of Canadians plan to travel in 2021

Wanderlust: 80% of Canadians plan to travel in 2021

But most Canadians don't plan on crossing the border anytime soon.
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Opinion: Burnaby blockades, tree camp show smart change in anti-Trans Mountain strategy

Opinion: Burnaby blockades, tree camp show smart change in anti-Trans Mountain strategy

On Friday, there was another blockade of a Burnaby rail line to protest the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project. Today (Saturday) a new treehouse has been unveiled in Burnaby to stand “in the path” of TMX.
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Food giant Tractor launches Burnaby meal subscription service

Food giant Tractor launches Burnaby meal subscription service

Households in Burnaby will soon have a new way to enjoy chef-prepared meals and seasonal fare from Tractor Everyday Healthy Foods as the West Coast brand launches its signature Tractor At Home subscription service on Monday, Nov. 30.
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