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Burnaby malls need a 'food revolution' to survive

Burnaby malls need a 'food revolution' to survive

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent unprecedented shockwaves through the global retail industry with devastating effects.
Researchers find significant tree 'decline' in Burnaby's Central Park

Researchers find significant tree 'decline' in Burnaby's Central Park

Trinity Western University researchers have proposed ways to help Burnaby’s Central Park after discovering "decline" in several types of trees.
I'm riding 800K so my wife can live. Can you help?

I'm riding 800K so my wife can live. Can you help?

We are blessed to live in a society and a part of the world where we experience a level of freedom and prosperity almost unparalleled in the history of human existence. We aren't often pushed (and then typically not far) outside our comfort zone.
Worker killed at a Burnaby construction site

Worker killed at a Burnaby construction site

A worker was killed Tuesday morning near a construction site in Burnaby. The B.C. Coroners Service and WorkSafeBC are investigating after a worker died during some excavation work in the 7100 block of 14 Avenue.
Horgan’s approval ratings spike due to handling of COVID-19

Horgan’s approval ratings spike due to handling of COVID-19

But with $12.5 billion deficit announced, will those ratings stay solid? BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson seeks to burst premier's bubble by raising concerns about an 'unsustainable' economic recovery plan
Proposed Burnaby rental tower clears hurdle following public hearing

Proposed Burnaby rental tower clears hurdle following public hearing

A pair of developments have cleared another hurdle before final approval, despite more than a dozen speakers and letter-writers opposing the projects.
3,200 pounds of rice stolen in Burnaby recovered in Langley warehouse

3,200 pounds of rice stolen in Burnaby recovered in Langley warehouse

Burnaby RCMP says officers seized $75,000 worth of stolen goods, including rice and giant stashes of toilet paper, diapers and sandals.
Burnaby fire stations not suited to 'diverse workforce': report

Burnaby fire stations not suited to 'diverse workforce': report

If you’re one of the 11 female firefighters working alongside more than 275 male co-workers at the Burnaby Fire Department, the Duthie Avenue fire hall wasn’t built for you.
Less frequent criminal record checks for retail cannabis workers

Less frequent criminal record checks for retail cannabis workers

Workers in the non-medical cannabis industry will now only have to go through security checks every five years, instead of the current two. That’s the news released today by the B.C.
Farms report record sales in 2019: B.C. government

Farms report record sales in 2019: B.C. government

Like many industries relying heavily on labour during the pandemic, the farming sector has been particularly hard hit.