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Burnaby Cineplex theatre dealt new blow with COVID-19 closure

Burnaby Cineplex theatre dealt new blow with COVID-19 closure

The Cineplex theatre at Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby has been dealt another blow. New COVID-19 restrictions from the Province of B.C. mean the theatre has had to close.
Cancellation of Burnaby’s biggest lights display won’t ease pandemic blues

Cancellation of Burnaby’s biggest lights display won’t ease pandemic blues

Burnabarians got some crushing news last week when the City of Burnaby had to cancel the annual Heritage Christmas event due to new restrictions implemented thanks to rising COVID-19 cases.
Be ready for your phone to scream with B.C. alert Wednesday

Be ready for your phone to scream with B.C. alert Wednesday

Be prepared so you don’t get a shock on Wednesday. At 1:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, a test of B.C.'s wireless alerting system will be conducted as part of the national Alert Ready system.
Four COVID-19 outbreaks active in Burnaby, one declared over

Four COVID-19 outbreaks active in Burnaby, one declared over

One Burnaby COVID-19 outbreak has been declared over while four others are still active, according to Fraser Health. Fraser Health has declared COVID-19 an outbreak over at Burnaby’s Dania Home.
Parent worried some Burnaby COVID school exposures left off online list

Parent worried some Burnaby COVID school exposures left off online list

A local parent is concerned two COVID-19 exposures at a Burnaby school haven't made it onto the Fraser Health Authority's school exposures webpage.
BC Ferries' viral mask signs make it to the Late Late Show screen (VIDEO)

BC Ferries' viral mask signs make it to the Late Late Show screen (VIDEO)

James Corden, host of the Late Late Show, highlighted the subjectively provocative signage during Wednesday night's episode.
Opinion: Sketchy dude caught touching these Burnaby car doors so wash up

Opinion: Sketchy dude caught touching these Burnaby car doors so wash up

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant changing a lot of habits for people, including me. Like, I never realized how many times I touched my face until I tried to not touch my face. It’s been a losing battle.
Burnaby appoints new city clerk

Burnaby appoints new city clerk

The City of Burnaby has named Blanka Zeinabova its new city clerk after the position opened up earlier this year.
TransLink launches 2nd round of engagement for Burnaby Mountain gondola

TransLink launches 2nd round of engagement for Burnaby Mountain gondola

This round is intended to determine which of the three proposed routes is best for the proposed gondola
Burnaby man makes a pit stop, wins lottery jackpot

Burnaby man makes a pit stop, wins lottery jackpot

People have lots of stories about when, where and how they purchased winning lottery tickets. For one Burnaby man, it was sudden decision during his daily commute. Ahmet Aktas’s decision to make a pit stop to play Keno on Oct.