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RCMP impound Lamborghini for speeding 131 km/hr in a 60 zone

RCMP impound Lamborghini for speeding 131 km/hr in a 60 zone

There may still be fewer cars on the road due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but drivers should note that the Surrey RCMP Traffic Unit is still active on the city's streets.
Ride hailing attempts pandemic course correction

Ride hailing attempts pandemic course correction

Lyft’s B.C. general manager says Phase 3 marks ‘relaunching’ of stalled services
Opinion: Entitled Burnaby bikers need to stop doing this stuff

Opinion: Entitled Burnaby bikers need to stop doing this stuff

I’m happy that people enjoy riding a motorcycle, but you won’t catch me on one. I’ve read too many statistics about people being killed or maimed while riding one.
Coun. Paul McDonell - known as ‘Mr. Burnaby’ - has died

Coun. Paul McDonell - known as ‘Mr. Burnaby’ - has died

The City of Burnaby has lost its second council member in less than a month with the death today of four-term Coun. Paul McDonell. Coun. Nick Volkow died late last month after a long battle with cancer.
(Video) A section of this Burnaby highway was blocked due to fire

(Video) A section of this Burnaby highway was blocked due to fire

Drivers were being asked to avoid a section of Burnaby highway due to a fire Sunday afternoon. A witness told the Burnaby NOW that as of 4:30 p.m., parts of Barnet highway were closed to traffic heading eastbound, especially at Ridge.
Opinion: This quiet Burnaby neighbourhood got hit by a crime wave

Opinion: This quiet Burnaby neighbourhood got hit by a crime wave

As far as crime waves go, you might think this one is not worth writing about. You would be wrong. Living in a quiet, family-oriented Burnaby neighbourhood comes with it a sense of security.
In first visit since easing, teary daughter reconnects with 100-year-old mother

In first visit since easing, teary daughter reconnects with 100-year-old mother

Victoria’s Brenda Brophy tried in vain to hold back tears on Friday as she said goodbye to her 100-year-old mother following their first official meeting since visitation restrictions for long-term-care and assisted-living homes were eased last week
300 more sailings, B.C. Ferries loosens restrictions

300 more sailings, B.C. Ferries loosens restrictions

B.C. Ferries is loosening some restrictions and increasing capacity as summer travel within the province grows.
Burnaby’s ‘enormous portions’ place sticks with takeout-only service

Burnaby’s ‘enormous portions’ place sticks with takeout-only service

Burnaby restaurants have faced some daunting challenges during the past few months to deal with COVID-19. When the pandemic hit, it was about if they should stay open and try and survive on takeout service.
Opinion: More Burnaby restaurants need to get deets on diners

Opinion: More Burnaby restaurants need to get deets on diners

A surprising thing happened to me the other night. A server at a Burnaby restaurant asked me for my name and phone number. This was done in case of a COVID-19 diagnosis and so Fraser Health could track and get in contact with diners.