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Video: Coyote with head stuck in jar freed by B.C. conservation officers

Video: Coyote with head stuck in jar freed by B.C. conservation officers

A coyote was not so wily after getting its head stuck in a jar and had to be freed by conservation officers in Maple Ridge. The COs tranquilized the animal, removed the jar and poured water over the animal's body to cool it down.
Burnaby sees 80% jump in latest homeless count

Burnaby sees 80% jump in latest homeless count

The number of homeless individuals jumped 80% in Burnaby, according to preliminary data from the 2020 Metro Vancouver homeless count.
Burnaby teachers concerned about 'holes' in back-to-school plan

Burnaby teachers concerned about 'holes' in back-to-school plan

The Burnaby teachers’ union is confident it can work with the school district to come up with a plan to get teachers and kids back to school safely this fall – but not by the first day after Labour Day.
Tired of lineups? Costco launches same-day delivery in Burnaby

Tired of lineups? Costco launches same-day delivery in Burnaby

Tired of the long lineups at the two Burnaby Costco outlets due to COVID-19 crowd size limitations? The warehouse giant Costco has rolled out a new home delivery service that allows shoppers to pick through the food retailers' oversized shelves with
Condo Smarts: Operations plans keep damage costs down

Condo Smarts: Operations plans keep damage costs down

Dear Tony: Our strata council is trying to cut corners on cost this year as we have experienced dramatic increases in our insurance costs.
Henry slams airlines over flight manifests as COVID-19 cases climb by 146

Henry slams airlines over flight manifests as COVID-19 cases climb by 146

In a statement to the Tri-City News, Air Canada rejected the B.C. Provincial Health Officer's statements, saying Dr. Henry's office has 'refused' to get back to the airline.
Burnaby councillor, mayor team up for another song

Burnaby councillor, mayor team up for another song

They’ve done it again. A Burnaby city councillor and the city’s mayor have banded together once again to put out a song, this time speaking out against hate in the community. The song is titled You Won’t Stand Alone . Coun.
Burnaby recruit ready to take on all-girls firefighting camp

Burnaby recruit ready to take on all-girls firefighting camp

It’s been 10 years since veteran Burnaby firefighter Heather Wilson helped found Camp Ignite, but the annual all-girls firefighting camp run by all women firefighters still gives her goosebumps.
Most Canadians support second lockdown if COVID-19 caseloads spike

Most Canadians support second lockdown if COVID-19 caseloads spike

The survey also probed respondents on their views around wearing masks in public, on the return to school in the fall and anxiety over reopening plans.
Cannabis products can be paid for online to reduce time in stores

Cannabis products can be paid for online to reduce time in stores

Cannabis products can now be ordered and paid for online, following changes to provincial rules, but they still have to be picked up from the retail store.