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One man dead after Burnaby apartment fire

One man dead after Burnaby apartment fire

A man pulled from a two-alarm apartment fire in North Burnaby yesterday has died. Crews were called to an older, three-storey lowrise at 281 Holdom Ave. at 3:35 p.m., according to assistant fire Chief Dave Younger.
Half of ballots may be cast already for Saturday's provincial election

Half of ballots may be cast already for Saturday's provincial election

B.C.’s election day is on Saturday, but half the ballots may have been cast already. Nearly 800,000 ballots had been received by Elections B.C. as of late Monday through in-person voting at advance polls and mail-in votes.
Burnaby firefighters make dramatic rescue at burning apartment

Burnaby firefighters make dramatic rescue at burning apartment

*This story has been updated. Burnaby firefighters made a dramatic rescue Tuesday afternoon after finding a man not breathing in a smoky apartment. The man, however, did not survive. At 3:30 p.m.
Horgan pushes back against ‘irresponsible’ snap election during COVID-19 second wave

Horgan pushes back against ‘irresponsible’ snap election during COVID-19 second wave

In an interview with the Tri-City News during a tour of Hoy Creek hatchery, the BC NDP Leader answered simmering questions surrounding a riding set to be one of the closest races in the Oct. 24 provincial election.
Burnaby suspects caught on camera. Can you ID them?

Burnaby suspects caught on camera. Can you ID them?

Burnaby RCMP released a virtual collage of images this week showing suspects allegedly linked to a variety of local crimes since the summer. A video, taken by a passerby at about 2:30 a.m. on Sept.
TransLink says its CEO is leaving

TransLink says its CEO is leaving

The head of TransLink is planning to make a departure from the regional transit authority in early in 2021. Kevin Desmond, who joined TransLink as CEO in March 2016, says he will be returning to the U.S. in February to pursue other job opportunities.
Burnaby mayor skeptical but seeking federal modular housing funds

Burnaby mayor skeptical but seeking federal modular housing funds

The City of Burnaby is working with the Liberal party to secure some of the modular housing announced by the federal government, Mayor Mike Hurley said.
Surrey mayor boots RCMP advocate from council chamber

Surrey mayor boots RCMP advocate from council chamber

Police transition critic Ivan Scott confronts Doug McCallum
These hand sanitizers are being recalled Canada-wide due to 'health risks'

These hand sanitizers are being recalled Canada-wide due to 'health risks'

The sanitizers either contain ingredients that are not permitted by Health Canada or are not properly labelled.
New Science World swag makes being nerdy look really cool

New Science World swag makes being nerdy look really cool

"The World Needs More Nerds," says Vancouver's Science World , and the attraction is now helping you dress the part.