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Trevor Linden takes over Burnaby site from struggling Fitness World

Trevor Linden takes over Burnaby site from struggling Fitness World

Vancouver Canucks legend Trevor Linden is moving his fitness franchise into North Burnaby. Club 16 Trevor Linden Fitness has announced the opening of its first North Burnaby location at 4199 Lougheed Hwy. in the Brentwood area.
No CERB in sight, Metro Van's undocumented unite to survive

No CERB in sight, Metro Van's undocumented unite to survive

'It was the pandemic that brought us together.'
Tenants will have until July 2021 to repay missed rent, says B.C. government

Tenants will have until July 2021 to repay missed rent, says B.C. government

Province releases repayment framework outlining how landlords and tenants will settle unpaid rent debt, while renters will be required to start paying rent in full starting Sept. 1, when the province will lift ban on evictions for non-payment.
Celebration of life for 'Mr. Burnaby' will be streamed live

Celebration of life for 'Mr. Burnaby' will be streamed live

A livestream event will be held to honour the life of Burnaby Coun. Paul McDonell, who died on July 12. The event was announced by Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley on his Twitter account, saying it will be held on Monday, July 20, at 1 p.m.
Follow this adorable orphaned sea otter pup's rehabilitation on a 'Joey-cam' (VIDEO)

Follow this adorable orphaned sea otter pup's rehabilitation on a 'Joey-cam' (VIDEO)

Joey, a weeks-old male sea otter pup, might be the Ocean Wise Marine Mammal Rescue Centre' s newest resident, but he's already captured hearts around the world since he was discovered orphaned, hypothermic and hypoglycemic near Kyuquot, B.C.
Opinion: BC conservation officers are ‘shadow cops’ & need police reform

Opinion: BC conservation officers are ‘shadow cops’ & need police reform

'No legislative loophole should be left open.'
BC SPCA seeing 'surge' of interest in backyard chickens

BC SPCA seeing 'surge' of interest in backyard chickens

With British Columbians self-isolating at home in 2020 due to COVID-19, communities across B.C. have seen a surge of interest in homesteading activities, such as baking, gardening and preserving.
This Burnaby restaurant is rolling up some wild Japanese ‘burritos’

This Burnaby restaurant is rolling up some wild Japanese ‘burritos’

As a food blog writer, I often read other food blogs to see what people are talking about. Or arguing about.
Les Leyne: Henry resisting any thought of new pandemic restrictions

Les Leyne: Henry resisting any thought of new pandemic restrictions

Even in the face of a relatively significant COVID-19 outbreak in Kelowna, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is sticking to a stance she outlined last month. She wants the gradual re-opening of B.C. to move forward, not back.
Opinion: ‘John in Burnaby’ won't wear a mask, but thinks people serving him should

Opinion: ‘John in Burnaby’ won't wear a mask, but thinks people serving him should

As new COVID-19 infections jumped to 28 – the highest in many weeks – on Friday and more people support making the wearing of masks mandatory, “John in Burnaby” strolled in with an entitled take.