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What you need to know about Canada's new travel requirements

What you need to know about Canada's new travel requirements

Travellers who do not submit the required information digitally before boarding their flight could be subject to enforcement action, which can range from verbal warnings to a $1,000 fine
Students build new wetland for critters near Burnaby creek

Students build new wetland for critters near Burnaby creek

A group of students have built a new wetland area for wildlife of all types near a Burnaby creek. The newly-built wetland is on the south end of the Burnaby campus of BCIT, near Guichon Creek .
Anxious about the U.S. election? You're not alone

Anxious about the U.S. election? You're not alone

Are you constantly refreshing your web browser to check the latest vote count in Georgia? Do you suddenly know way too much about the number of mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania and the percentage that tilted Democrat or Republican? Are you dreading th
Scammers threaten to pull plug on power if 'bill' not paid

Scammers threaten to pull plug on power if 'bill' not paid

Small-business owners on the Island are being warned that fraudsters are posing as B.C. Hydro and threatening to cut off power if they’re not paid.
Opinion: Her Burnaby co-workers have the worst ‘COVID-tude’ excuses for ignoring rules

Opinion: Her Burnaby co-workers have the worst ‘COVID-tude’ excuses for ignoring rules

I’m still working from home, but many people have been forced back to their offices for various reasons. That means people are back into enclosed spaces with others for long hours, which makes things harder to distance.
Canada-wide recall issued for drawer chests posing tipping hazard that may result in death to childr

Canada-wide recall issued for drawer chests posing tipping hazard that may result in death to childr

Health Canada has issued a public safety alert
B.C.’s ambulance paramedics warn about ‘silent killer’ in homes

B.C.’s ambulance paramedics warn about ‘silent killer’ in homes

B.C.’s ambulance paramedics are warning the public about an increase in emergencies related to carbon monoxide poisoning. To mark Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, Nov.
SafeCare BC demands ‘mass testing' of these Burnaby workers

SafeCare BC demands ‘mass testing' of these Burnaby workers

“Staff are currently living in fear that they could bring COVID into the care home or home to their families."
B.C. watchers reflect on unclear 2020 U.S. election result

B.C. watchers reflect on unclear 2020 U.S. election result

Canadian cannabis sector may benefit from several state referenda
Vancouver city council to contemplate bid for 2030 Olympics

Vancouver city council to contemplate bid for 2030 Olympics

'The positive legacy use of venues such as the speed skating oval and other community-located facilities is notable,' says 2010 Winter Games organizer