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Investigation ends after photo of bear with Timbit linked to previous incident

Investigation ends after photo of bear with Timbit linked to previous incident

The B.C. Conservation Officers Service said it has concluded its investigation of a Victoria man over new allegations of feeding wildlife from his vehicle window.
Burnaby seeking input on housing and homelessness strategy

Burnaby seeking input on housing and homelessness strategy

The City of Burnaby is seeking the public’s input on its proposed strategy for tackling housing and homelessness in the city.
Transport Canada updates airport mask requirements; bandanas, shields no longer OK

Transport Canada updates airport mask requirements; bandanas, shields no longer OK

Transport Canada has updated requirements for face coverings at all Canadian airports. The changes mean no more bandanas, masks with valves or vents, neck gaiters or face shields.
Opinion: ‘I go hours without any tips’: Burnaby servers stuck as lunch crowds dwindle

Opinion: ‘I go hours without any tips’: Burnaby servers stuck as lunch crowds dwindle

I’ve gone out for lunch twice during the Monday-Friday work week recently and both meals were quite telling. One meal was at a big chain restaurant and the other was at a small, independent eatery.
'Rapid response' team dispatched as Burnaby worker tests positive for COVID-19

'Rapid response' team dispatched as Burnaby worker tests positive for COVID-19

A staff member at a Burnaby care home has tested positive for COVID-19. A Fraser Health rapid response team is at the site of George Derby Centre and communication with residents and families is underway.
Burnaby fitness buffs say payments still being charged after gym went belly up

Burnaby fitness buffs say payments still being charged after gym went belly up

Burnaby resident Lorrie Hansen says COVID-19 has been stressful enough without her and her family having to fight a fitness company to stop withdrawing money from her bank account for a membership she says is no longer valid.
Pandemic-related salary freezes could cast chill on 2021

Pandemic-related salary freezes could cast chill on 2021

At least 22 per cent of surveyed firms report a severe decline in revenue; nine per cent of surveyed B.C. companies say they aren't planning wage increases
B.C. firefighters have been fighting American wildfires over the past two weeks

B.C. firefighters have been fighting American wildfires over the past two weeks

Hundreds of firefighters from across British Columbia have been working tirelessly south of the border.
One of Burnaby’s tallest towers ‘topped off’ on Metrotown’s skyscraper row

One of Burnaby’s tallest towers ‘topped off’ on Metrotown’s skyscraper row

The views from the top of more than 42 storeys are, well, dizzying. Even residents of the new Sun Tower 1, when it’s completed, won’t be up this high. But some will be close. (Scroll through the photos above to see more.
Here is what Vancouver's air quality is expected to be like this week

Here is what Vancouver's air quality is expected to be like this week

Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.