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Big Burnaby dairy plant sees profits slide as milk demand drops

Big Burnaby dairy plant sees profits slide as milk demand drops

One of Burnaby’s biggest companies is seeing COVID-19-related impacts on demand for its dairy products. Dairy processor Saputo, which operates a huge plant on Lougheed Highway in North Burnaby, saw its net profit slipped 2.
This Burnaby ice cream shop is starting up ‘Donut Sundays’. Yes please

This Burnaby ice cream shop is starting up ‘Donut Sundays’. Yes please

“Donuts – is there anything they can’t do.” Those famous words were uttered by one Homer J. Simpson and I see no reason to disagree with that statement. The problem in Burnaby is there are few places where really good donuts are available.
How much COVID-19 risk is too much? Advice to parents from Dr. Bonnie Henry

How much COVID-19 risk is too much? Advice to parents from Dr. Bonnie Henry

Lay off the birthday parties and sleepovers – and maybe consider cutting back on your children’s extracurricular activities. That was some of the advice for parents from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry at a media briefing on Thursday, Nov.
Burnaby traffic cops nab prolific shoplifters making off with much makeup

Burnaby traffic cops nab prolific shoplifters making off with much makeup

Burnaby traffic cops handed out a slew of tickets in Metrotown and nabbed a pair of prolific shoplifters allegedly attempting to make off with hundreds of dollars’ worth of beauty products this week. Just before 9:30 a.m.
Update: Burnaby store backs down on poppy ban after outcry

Update: Burnaby store backs down on poppy ban after outcry

Grocery chain Whole Foods Market reversed a policy Friday that forbid employees from wearing poppies - including at its Burnaby store in the Brentwood area - a rule the prime minister described as a "silly mistake." The U.S.
The biggest Christmas store in Western Canada is now open in Metro Vancouver

The biggest Christmas store in Western Canada is now open in Metro Vancouver

In addition to a wide selection of merchandise, they have a number of intricate displays
Burnaby's busiest food app wins big for entrepreneurial spirit

Burnaby's busiest food app wins big for entrepreneurial spirit

It started as a side project for a student at SFU and has grown into a business spread around North America.
Burnaby student gets 14-day COVID self-monitoring notice 11 days in

Burnaby student gets 14-day COVID self-monitoring notice 11 days in

A Burnaby parent wants to know why a Fraser Health notice telling her son to self-monitor for 14 days after a COVID-19 exposure at his school was sent just three days before the 14 days were up.
Man sought after fighting off police, leaving gun-filled bag behind

Man sought after fighting off police, leaving gun-filled bag behind

Metro Vancouver Transit Police trying to find a Canada-wide warrant who fought his way out of police custody on Wednesday night. At approximately 10:50 p.m. on Nov.
Burnaby has completed 40% of its immediate housing recommendations: report

Burnaby has completed 40% of its immediate housing recommendations: report

With more than a year passing since Burnaby adopted the final recommendations of its housing task force, the city says it has completed four of 10 “quick starts” and one of 18 long-term recommendations.