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Keep Burnaby's extended patios through next spring: Dageraad Brewing

Keep Burnaby's extended patios through next spring: Dageraad Brewing

The ability of Burnaby businesses to expand their patios this summer has been an important lifeline for the handful who have been permitted to do so, says one brewery owner.
This is what it's like to fly across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic

This is what it's like to fly across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic

How has air travel from YVR changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began?
Editor's column: Can you spell COVID prevention?

Editor's column: Can you spell COVID prevention?

I was chatting with a number of teachers recently. Wow. Talk about uncertainty and confusion. When talking to one, a science teacher, I said something about not doing labs.
Here is how much your landlord can increase your rent in 2021

Here is how much your landlord can increase your rent in 2021

B.C. landlords can increase rent only once per year and must provide tenants with three full months’ notice using the correct notice of rent increase form.
Half of federal back-to-school funding to come in September: Fleming

Half of federal back-to-school funding to come in September: Fleming

Education Minister Rob Fleming announced Thursday that the first half of the federal back-to-school funding allocated to B.C. will be received in September.
Suspicious Burnaby apartment fire sparks arson investigation

Suspicious Burnaby apartment fire sparks arson investigation

A suspicious fire that gutted numerous vehicles and scorched a Burnaby apartment building last week has prompted an arson investigation. Police were called to 4325 Maywood St. at about 5 a.m. Friday (Aug.
ICBC: Drive safely over Labour Day long weekend

ICBC: Drive safely over Labour Day long weekend

Although pandemic restrictions are stopping people from gathering in large groups, ICBC is still asking those travelling on the road within B.C. to drive carefully this upcoming weekend.
Petition calls for mandatory mask usage in all public spaces in B.C.

Petition calls for mandatory mask usage in all public spaces in B.C.

'We have the opportunity to significantly curb the growth of this second wave, but the BC Health Ministry is afraid of the backlash they may receive for mandating mask usage.'
New SFU prez moving in atop Burnaby Mountain

New SFU prez moving in atop Burnaby Mountain

The world has changed since Joy Johnson was appointed last year.
Burnaby libraries to open doors to visitors again

Burnaby libraries to open doors to visitors again

After months of outdoor-only services, Burnaby Public Library branches will be opening their doors to patrons once again.