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One-third of Burnaby property owners didn't pay taxes by due date

One-third of Burnaby property owners didn't pay taxes by due date

The 10% late fee doesn't kick in until after Sept. 30 this year, though
Mail theft suspect arrested and charged

Mail theft suspect arrested and charged

A 30-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of mail thefts across the Lower Mainland, including in Richmond. Following a four-month investigation, charges have been laid against Nickolas Kelly, of Surrey.
13 drunk drivers caught in Burnaby RCMP enforcement blitz

13 drunk drivers caught in Burnaby RCMP enforcement blitz

Local police kicked off a safe-driving initiative last week by stopping a "very" drunk driver from heading into New Westminster, according to Burnaby RCMP.
ICBC moves to appointment system for driver license transactions

ICBC moves to appointment system for driver license transactions

Starting today (Monday), ICBC is moving to an appointment-based system for most driver licensing office transactions.
Walmart stores in Burnaby’s two biggest malls in line for upgrades

Walmart stores in Burnaby’s two biggest malls in line for upgrades

Walmart Canada plans to invest $3.5 billion over the next five years with a focus on technology to make so-called "smarter stores" – with plans to renovate most of its stores to offer a complete merchandise pick-up service.
Opinion: Pandemic speeders race #COVIDIOTS for Burnaby's 'most dangerous' title

Opinion: Pandemic speeders race #COVIDIOTS for Burnaby's 'most dangerous' title

All this talk about the behaviour of #COVIDIOTS has let other dangerous people off the hook lately.
Teens building fort find human remains in Burnaby

Teens building fort find human remains in Burnaby

Two 15-year-old boys building a fort on the side of Burnaby Mountain made a grisly discovery last week. On Thursday evening at about 6:30 p.m.
Burnaby woman’s time in Canada running out due to COVID-19

Burnaby woman’s time in Canada running out due to COVID-19

Former international student Maria Landaeta Yoris lost her job because of the pandemic. Now she can’t get the Canadian work experience she needs to qualify for permanent residency.
B.C. lakes’ health monitored by provincial program

B.C. lakes’ health monitored by provincial program

Mike Sokal often takes a moment to admire the clear water of Okanagan Lake whenever he takes another sample for water quality testing. The lake is an essential part of life in the Okanagan and is home to an abundance of waterfowl and fish species.
Video: Conservation officer takes plunge to save trapped goose

Video: Conservation officer takes plunge to save trapped goose

A BC Conservation Officer went above and beyond recently when he jumped into a lake to save a Canada goose that became trapped in a fishing net. CO’s helped free a Canada Goose after it became entangled in a fishing net on Mill Lake in #Abbotsford .