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BC doctors encourage people to ‘mask up’

BC doctors encourage people to ‘mask up’

Doctors of BC thanks Dr Bonnie Henry for her stronger stance on wearing a mask
B.C. gamblers still backing Trump to win U.S. election

B.C. gamblers still backing Trump to win U.S. election

Do you think Donald Trump will hold onto his U.S. presidency next week? If you do, BCLC will give you odds of around 6/4 (one and a half times your stake) against Republican Trump staying in the White House.
Fraser Health urging public to help bend the COVID-19 curve

Fraser Health urging public to help bend the COVID-19 curve

With COVID-19 cases surging in Fraser Health, the health authority is pleading with the public to take steps to help bend back the curve.
Opinion: It’s OK to snitch on your Burnaby neighbours over COVID

Opinion: It’s OK to snitch on your Burnaby neighbours over COVID

They say “snitches get stitches.” Well, with COVID-19, snitches will get a (virtual) hug from me.
This is why groceries in Burnaby are likely to get more expensive

This is why groceries in Burnaby are likely to get more expensive

If you thought groceries in Burnaby were expensive now, just wait. You likely haven’t seen anything yet. The big grocery store chains that many of us buy our food at are making moves that will likely lead to higher costs for consumers.
Opinion: I wish Dr. Henry would stop dancing around mandatory masks

Opinion: I wish Dr. Henry would stop dancing around mandatory masks

There was a lot of tap dancing from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix on Monday about the issue of wearing masks as COVID-19 cases in B.C. continue to set dubious records. B.C.
Burnaby NDP incumbents crush it in parallel student election

Burnaby NDP incumbents crush it in parallel student election

Official results for the provincial election may not be known for some time yet, but if kids in Burnaby had their way, the city would be all NDP orange.
Tips to keep pets safe on Halloween

Tips to keep pets safe on Halloween

For some, Halloween is the best time of year, but for others, the loud noises and shadowy figures lurking in the night can be traumatizing including our four-legged companions.
After 30 years in politics, Carole James prepares for retirement — and boxing lessons

After 30 years in politics, Carole James prepares for retirement — and boxing lessons

Carole James has advice for first-time members of B.C.’s legislative assembly. “Trust your gut. Trust your heart,” B.C.
Police seek witnesses in Burnaby crash that seriously injured pedestrian

Police seek witnesses in Burnaby crash that seriously injured pedestrian

A 37-year-old man suffered life-altering injuries, according to police.