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Burnaby twins organize virtual science fair with $2 million in prizes

Burnaby twins organize virtual science fair with $2 million in prizes

Four youths from across Canada – including two from Burnaby - presented more than $2 million in scholarships, awards, internships and trips to the top-200 high school finalists in Canada, the United States and Mexico at the first-ever North American
Opinion: ‘Mike in Alberta’ wants people to make false police reports about the ‘screaming Christian’

Opinion: ‘Mike in Alberta’ wants people to make false police reports about the ‘screaming Christian’

More reaction is rolling in about my Saturday blog about the “screaming Christian” who rants near Burnaby’s Metrotown SkyTrain station. And one of these reactions is from “Mike in Alberta” and it’s a real doozy.
Burnaby now has its fourth COVID ‘outbreak’ in the past week

Burnaby now has its fourth COVID ‘outbreak’ in the past week

Burnaby now has its fourth confirmed COVID-19 outbreak in the past week after yet another positive test was detected in the city on Saturday.
Opinion: ‘Karen in Burnaby’ tells everyone they look ‘weird’ in a mask

Opinion: ‘Karen in Burnaby’ tells everyone they look ‘weird’ in a mask

One thing I’ve seen posted a lot on social media is how offended some people are when they see others wearing a face mask. Like, it’s not just enough that these folks refuse to wear a mask – despite the urging of Dr.
Donations needed to fill back-to-school tech gaps

Donations needed to fill back-to-school tech gaps

With school set to resume in a few short weeks, one business is lending a hand to students across the province who don’t have reliable access to computers, laptops or the internet at home.
Toronto's Kinton Ramen chain looking to move into Burnaby

Toronto's Kinton Ramen chain looking to move into Burnaby

A Toronto-based ramen chain with 20 locations across North America is prepping is opening its first Vancouver restaurant, but is also looking for a home in Burnaby.
Korean fried chicken giant Pelicana opening Burnaby location

Korean fried chicken giant Pelicana opening Burnaby location

I was driving around northeastern Burnaby on Saturday when I discovered something amazing and potentially delicious. We just have to wait for it. Korean fried chicken giant Pelicana is opening a location in Burnaby.
Burnaby busker only knows one ‘irritating’ tune, say Metrotown residents

Burnaby busker only knows one ‘irritating’ tune, say Metrotown residents

The reaction to my column posted Saturday about the “screaming Christian” who rants at Burnaby’s Metrotown SkyTrain station brought a deluge of reaction from people who know about him.
Over 5 million illegal cigarettes seized in B.C. last year: province

Over 5 million illegal cigarettes seized in B.C. last year: province

Over five million illegal cigarettes were taken off the street last year – many of which were seized in Metro Vancouver, the provincial government said Saturday.
Petition to legalize natural psychedelic drugs in Canada signed 13,000 times

Petition to legalize natural psychedelic drugs in Canada signed 13,000 times

"In the midst of an overdose crisis, accompanied by the causes of trauma, anxiety and depression, a wider range of treatment modalities, including those informed by ancient and indigenous knowledge, are urgently needed."