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Burnaby faces $3.2M in tax refunds as assessment appeals mount

Burnaby faces $3.2M in tax refunds as assessment appeals mount

A Burnaby city councillor says the provincial property value appeals process is unfairly benefiting commercial property owners, as the city grapples with $3.2 million in property tax refunds.
Opinion: Enough promises - give us more Burnaby COVID data

Opinion: Enough promises - give us more Burnaby COVID data

Burnaby residents may soon have more detail about where COVID-19 transmission is taking place in the region after one of B.C.’s top doctors admitted people need more information to make better decisions about their health. Dr.
Opinion: 26 COVID cases in one dance studio. Good grief

Opinion: 26 COVID cases in one dance studio. Good grief

We’ve been hearing more and more about clusters of COVID-19 cases stemming from weddings, funerals and other large gatherings. Many of these clusters have occurred in Fraser Health, which includes Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities.
This Burnaby area saw astronomical real estate price hikes

This Burnaby area saw astronomical real estate price hikes

Home sale and new listing activity remained at near-record levels across Metro Vancouver in October – with Burnaby seeing astronomical price increases in certain parts of the city and certain types of properties.
Crumbling fashion giant staging final Burnaby mall sell-off

Crumbling fashion giant staging final Burnaby mall sell-off

The fond memories people shared about shopping at Le Chateau in Burnaby have faded away. Now starts the big discounts at the outlet in Burnaby’s biggest mall, Metropolis at Metrotown.
Opinion: Burnaby strata punishes home-bound residents with ‘tow-a-thon’

Opinion: Burnaby strata punishes home-bound residents with ‘tow-a-thon’

I’ve been working from home since March and when I’m out for a daily walk I notice that all of my Burnaby neighbourhood’s parking has disappeared during the day.
Lyft adds local public transit options in-app for Metro Vancouver riders

Lyft adds local public transit options in-app for Metro Vancouver riders

Ride-hailing app Lyft has added local public transit information to its services, so riders can compare more transportation options within the Metro Vancouver area.
Seniors surveyed fear dying of loneliness more than COVID-19: advocate

Seniors surveyed fear dying of loneliness more than COVID-19: advocate

People living in care homes are more afraid of dying of loneliness than of COVID-19, says a new report from the province’s watchdog for seniors.
TransLink rider threatens Burnaby man on bus (VIDEO)

TransLink rider threatens Burnaby man on bus (VIDEO)

'Want to get shot in the head?' Transit Police are considering charges against an unidentified male who spewed racist remarks and death threats upon a fellow passenger
Whistler Blackcomb's winter reservation system opens to pass holders Friday

Whistler Blackcomb's winter reservation system opens to pass holders Friday

Pass holders can lock in up to seven Priority Reservation Days for the core season in advance