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What you need to know to vote in the 2020 B.C. provincial election

What you need to know to vote in the 2020 B.C. provincial election

Taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oct. 24 election will be unlike any other B.C. history
Police crack down on COVID violations at Burnaby vacation rental

Police crack down on COVID violations at Burnaby vacation rental

Two sets of partiers were fined $2,300 for COVID violations at the same Burnaby vacation rental within 24 hours of each other. Just before 2 a.m.
New nightlife and liquor service laws in B.C. now subject to enforcement, fines for violations

New nightlife and liquor service laws in B.C. now subject to enforcement, fines for violations

Police and other provincial agencies will be enforcing the most recent set of COVID-19 restrictions for bars, restaurants, nightclubs and banquet halls.
B.C. election called for Oct. 24; Horgan says he's seeking 'stability'

B.C. election called for Oct. 24; Horgan says he's seeking 'stability'

British Columbians will go to the polls on Oct. 24 to choose the provincial government that will lead them through the COVID-19 pandemic and the next four years. Lt.-Gov.
Cancer Drivers co-founder retiring

Cancer Drivers co-founder retiring

George Garrett — award-winning journalist, beloved community champion and a co-founder of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society has announced his retirement from the Board of the Society.
Higher fine for 'dooring' a cyclist now in effect

Higher fine for 'dooring' a cyclist now in effect

The fine for “dooring” a cyclist went up to $368 on Sept. 21, 2020.
Opinion: Burnaby workers unfairly left to police menacing anti-maskers

Opinion: Burnaby workers unfairly left to police menacing anti-maskers

While many Burnaby businesses took too long to finally implement mandatory mask policies, they are a good thing. Leaving the wearing of a face mask - to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 – to the whims of shoppers was never the best idea.
Opinion: Burnaby councillors caved like cowards to cannabis NIMBYs

Opinion: Burnaby councillors caved like cowards to cannabis NIMBYs

Let me state up front that I don’t use cannabis and have no personal stake in having easy access to this now-legal product.
Opinion: Retail sales ‘hit a wall’ in Burnaby as store closures continue

Opinion: Retail sales ‘hit a wall’ in Burnaby as store closures continue

If you want to learn more about people’s behaviour as the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved – or disintegrated – then follow retail sales. How people are spending their money in Burnaby offers a glimpse into people’s reaction to the pandemic.
40 years after Terry Fox ended Marathon of Hope, brother remembers ‘rollercoaster ride’ of a day

40 years after Terry Fox ended Marathon of Hope, brother remembers ‘rollercoaster ride’ of a day

Four decades and $800 million in fundraising later, brother Fred Fox urges people to come together through the pandemic in the first virtual Marathon of Hope