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Burnaby park inaccessible by wheelchair from parking lot: resident

Burnaby park inaccessible by wheelchair from parking lot: resident

The Barnet Marine Park previously had wheelchair parking right next to the park, but that has since moved up a slope from the park
Report on drowning says many overestimate swimming ability, engage in risky behaviour

Report on drowning says many overestimate swimming ability, engage in risky behaviour

As warm weather beckons and staycations kick into high gear this long weekend, officials are warning about potential drownings due to risky behaviour such as cliff jumping and swimmer inexperience on the province’s rivers and lakes. The B.C.
Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory

Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory

Metro Vancouver has issued an air quality advisory for eastern Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley due to pollution.
Mysterious salmonella poisonings traced to this U.S. vegetable

Mysterious salmonella poisonings traced to this U.S. vegetable

British Columbia among five provinces warned to avoid U.S.-sourced red onions in all its forms.
One of Burnaby's best restaurants is closing after more than 20 years

One of Burnaby's best restaurants is closing after more than 20 years

Some frustrating news on the Burnaby culinary front as one of the city’s best restaurants has announced it’s closing after more than 20 illustrious years.
Burnaby back-to-school plans ‘not starting from scratch’: superintendent

Burnaby back-to-school plans ‘not starting from scratch’: superintendent

Burnaby parents will hear more details about the school district’s back-to-school plan before Aug. 26. Education Minister Rob Fleming announced Wednesday that “most students” in the province would return to school on Sept.
Some hot tips for the B.C. Day long weekend

Some hot tips for the B.C. Day long weekend

The B.C. Day long weekend promises to deliver warm weather and mainly sunny skies. Environment Canada is anticipating temperatures of 24 C on Saturday and Sunday, and 23 on Monday. A mix of sun and cloud is expected on all three days.
Return of Medical Services Plan 90-day wait comes under fire

Return of Medical Services Plan 90-day wait comes under fire

B.C.’s Health Ministry is under fire for its plans to reinstate a 90-day waiting period for medical coverage and to cut off some temporary foreign workers as of Saturday.
B.C. is experiencing an outbreak of salmonella, says BCCDC

B.C. is experiencing an outbreak of salmonella, says BCCDC

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is warning British Columbians about an outbreak of salmonella in the province.
Burned SUV towed to Burnaby yard with human remains inside

Burned SUV towed to Burnaby yard with human remains inside

Remains discovered more than a week later.