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These are the top-10 foods ordered for delivery in B.C.

These are the top-10 foods ordered for delivery in B.C.

We have access to just about any kind of food imaginable at our fingertips here in B.C. thanks to a number of delivery platforms and apps that connect us with our favourite local restaurants.
Letters: ‘Sanitized’ history one-sided

Letters: ‘Sanitized’ history one-sided

Dear Editor, Re: “History should be judged in context,” Letters, June 25 I read Andy Hobbs’ letter “History should be judged in context,” wherein he says Churchill was “… the product of his times. We all are.” That’s an old cliché and a copout.
Eric Akis: Summer soup stocked with garden veggies, topped with pistou

Eric Akis: Summer soup stocked with garden veggies, topped with pistou

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I, like everyone else, have moments where I’m anxious about what’s going on. That’s when I like to get moving and get my brain occupied with other things — like heading out in search of local produce.
Restaurant staff should be required to wear masks, says restaurant group president

Restaurant staff should be required to wear masks, says restaurant group president

The president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association says it's time association members made it mandatory for all staff to wear face masks.

Metro Vancouver parks see massive increase in visits this year

Park use is up 85% at Colony Farm in Coquitlam, 67% at Belcarra and 35% at Minnekhada in Port Coquitlam
Burnaby doctor seeks injunction, says minister endangering public without mandatory mask policy

Burnaby doctor seeks injunction, says minister endangering public without mandatory mask policy

Dr. Wei Li is applying for a court injunction to stop the opening of the B.C. economy until there are mandatory mask rules in place for indoor spaces.
Burnaby motorists to face bigger fines for “dooring” cyclists

Burnaby motorists to face bigger fines for “dooring” cyclists

New West councillor: More needs to be done to protect cyclists
Burnaby backtracks on trail changes that eliminated mountain biking

Burnaby backtracks on trail changes that eliminated mountain biking

New trail maps indicating an elimination of mountain biking trails on Burnaby Mountain were put up by mistake, the City of Burnaby says.
Use parks responsibly this weekend, Metro Vancouver pleads

Use parks responsibly this weekend, Metro Vancouver pleads

Don’t be irresponsible. That’s the message coming from Metro Vancouver as another sunny weekend beckons.
Police investigate 'disturbing' mock shooting at Burnaby SkyTrain station

Police investigate 'disturbing' mock shooting at Burnaby SkyTrain station

Transit police are investigating reports that a man on a Burnaby SkyTrain platform was pretending to shoot other passengers Friday morning.