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Canadian residents may receive CRA phone calls this month

Canadian residents may receive CRA phone calls this month

Anyone who believes they're a victim of fraud should report it.
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Stunning owl pic earns Burnaby resident a photography award

Stunning owl pic earns Burnaby resident a photography award

A Burnaby resident has taken second place in a wildlife photography competition. Greg Peterson’s image of short-eared owl took second in the wildlife setting category of the BC SPCA’s 12th annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest.
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COVID-19 treatment linked to B.C. biotech shows signs of reducing hospitalizations

COVID-19 treatment linked to B.C. biotech shows signs of reducing hospitalizations

What happened: COVID-19 treatment developed in part by a Vancouver company is showing signs of reducing hospitalizations Why it matters: Federal government has allocated $175 million to AbCellera to develop therapeutic antibodies A COVID-19 treatment
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BC SPCA offers advice on helping your pets during an air quality advisory

BC SPCA offers advice on helping your pets during an air quality advisory

As air quality advisories come up across the province in light of the recent U.S. wildfires, the BC SPCA is offering advice on the precautions worth taking to ensure y our pets are as comfortable as humans are in the haze and summer heat.
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Indigenous post-secondary students can apply for scholarships

Indigenous post-secondary students can apply for scholarships

RBC has doubled the number of recipients of its award program and has also increased the amount to up to $5,000 a year
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'Dooring' fines set to quadruple across B.C.

'Dooring' fines set to quadruple across B.C.

The fine, handed out for motorists who open a car door when it's deemed to be unsafe rise from $81 to $368 Monday, Sept. 21.
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British Columbians most likely to suffer COVID-19 work disruptions: survey

British Columbians most likely to suffer COVID-19 work disruptions: survey

New survey reveals BC residents are still experiencing significant disruption to work due to COVID-19, a higher proportion than any other province.
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Here is when the smoke is expected to clear from Metro Vancouver

Here is when the smoke is expected to clear from Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada provides a forecast for Vancouver's smoky conditions.
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Getting your flu shot will be different this year in B.C.

Getting your flu shot will be different this year in B.C.

British Columbians planning to get their flu shot from pharmacies this fall should expect a different experience.
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Feds fund boosting digital 'presence' of Burnaby businesses

Feds fund boosting digital 'presence' of Burnaby businesses

The Government of Canada, through Western Economic Diversification Canada, is providing $25,000 in funding to support the Burnaby Board of Trade's new Digital Development Assistance Program to increase the digital presence and capacity of local small
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