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Burnaby drinking water quality continued to 'maintain excellence' in 2019: report

Burnaby drinking water quality continued to 'maintain excellence' in 2019: report

Drinking water in Burnaby passed the 2019 quality testing with flying colours, according to a report to council.
Drugs, cash, vehicle seized after Burnaby traffic stop

Drugs, cash, vehicle seized after Burnaby traffic stop

A Burnaby traffic stop earlier this month led to the seizure of drugs, cash and the vehicle itself, according to police. On June 11, just before 9 p.m.
B.C. eases restrictions on nursing home visits

B.C. eases restrictions on nursing home visits

One visitor allowed for each resident; must be pre-booked with facility
B.C. fruit shortage predicted as farmers make COVID-19 cuts

B.C. fruit shortage predicted as farmers make COVID-19 cuts

B.C. orchardists say they are planting, harvesting less this summer as costs rise and COVID-19 impacts everything from planting to picking
Burnaby school district to develop anti-racism action plan

Burnaby school district to develop anti-racism action plan

A Black student who wants the police out of Burnaby schools was lauded by the school board for sparking a “courageous conversation,” but the liaison officers are here to stay for the time being.
B.C. health officials worried about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing

B.C. health officials worried about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing

B.C. health officials are concerned about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing measures as of Wednesday, which could result in passengers sitting directly beside each other.
B.C. Ferries set to add more sailings for summer

B.C. Ferries set to add more sailings for summer

B.C. Ferries is continuing to ramp up its summer service, offering extra sailings starting on Thursday. These sailings come on top of additional sailings announced the previous week. Schedule details will be posted online at bcferries.com today.
Surrey gets its police board with chief to follow, a year behind schedule

Surrey gets its police board with chief to follow, a year behind schedule

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth has appointed seven members to the City of Surrey’s new police board.
UPDATED: Dentist sounds alarm as Burnaby care home closes in-house clinic

UPDATED: Dentist sounds alarm as Burnaby care home closes in-house clinic

Note: This article was updated at 3:30 p.m. on June 30 with comments from the George Derby Care Society.
Vancouver creator of racist video lives with person of colour in U.S. for two weeks

Vancouver creator of racist video lives with person of colour in U.S. for two weeks

B.C. Community Alliance demands educational program, protocols should be in place to deal with racist incidents at schools