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BC Liberals bring back 10-lane bridge plan

BC Liberals bring back 10-lane bridge plan

A new eight-lane tunnel or a 10-lane bridge – these are the dueling visions to fix gridlock at the George Massey crossing of the two parties vying for power in the provincial election.
Surrey commemorates Komagata Maru, explores systemic racism

Surrey commemorates Komagata Maru, explores systemic racism

Council agrees to investigate alleged systemic racism through consultation process
Flaming propane tank just part of destruction aimed at Burnaby house

Flaming propane tank just part of destruction aimed at Burnaby house

A flaming propane tank that scorched some cedar bushes near a Burnaby house Saturday was among three acts of destruction apparently aimed at the residence that night, according to police. Just before 9:30 p.m.
These Burnaby businesses have ‘surging demand’ that’s left them short on appliances

These Burnaby businesses have ‘surging demand’ that’s left them short on appliances

First it was bicycles that were running out in Burnaby. Now, it’s appliances.
Majority of B.C. teachers say COVID-19 measures 'inadequate': BCTF poll

Majority of B.C. teachers say COVID-19 measures 'inadequate': BCTF poll

The BCTF is calling for a stronger mask policy, smaller class sizes and hybrid education programs that both work for everyone and reduce the density of in-school students.
Opinion: Shane in Burnaby says he’s ‘not a sheep’ about masks

Opinion: Shane in Burnaby says he’s ‘not a sheep’ about masks

On Sunday, I posted a blog about my confrontation with an anti-masked in a Burnaby grocery store lineup. Not only was the man not wearing a mask, but he stood so close to me that I bumped him as I turned my body. You can read more here.
Here is what to do if you see someone without a mask on transit

Here is what to do if you see someone without a mask on transit

Earlier this week, a fight on a public transit bus in Surrey broke out over a disagreement about a face mask.
First COVID-19 exposure reported at a Burnaby school

First COVID-19 exposure reported at a Burnaby school

COVID-19 hit its first Burnaby school last week. Parents at Alpha Secondary School got notices from the Fraser Health Authority and Alpha principal Tim Wozney last night telling them someone with COVID-19 had been at the school on Sept.
Schools aren't increasing COVID-19 transmission rates: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Schools aren't increasing COVID-19 transmission rates: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Testing rates among young people have gone up significantly since students returned to class, but positive testing numbers remain very low
Opinion: BCCDC's Halloween guidelines are out. Will grownups listen?

Opinion: BCCDC's Halloween guidelines are out. Will grownups listen?

Well, Halloween is here soon - we just have to survive the B.C. election first. And while the U.S. election campaign has been scary enough, others will want to add a little more fear into their lives.