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Burnaby wants your ideas on new Cameron centre

Burnaby wants your ideas on new Cameron centre

The City of Burnaby has set up an online survey for residents to provide their input on the upcoming replacement of the Cameron Recreation Centre and Library.
Burnaby SFU study says masks fit beardless better

Burnaby SFU study says masks fit beardless better

Clean-shaven frontline and professional workers may reap slightly better protection from some styles of face masks, according to a new study. But bearded or not, the key to pandemic safety is getting a proper fit.
Growing support for a four-day work week in Canada

Growing support for a four-day work week in Canada

Political leanings and pandemic affect how Canadians view working fewer hours
These Burnaby grocery stores are now growing their own produce and herbs

These Burnaby grocery stores are now growing their own produce and herbs

It's harvest time at a few small urban farms in Metro Vancouver, but these aren't the fields or green spaces you might be imagining.
Some Burnaby landlords trimming rents to keep their tenants

Some Burnaby landlords trimming rents to keep their tenants

Metro Vancouver’s condominium rental market – which involves approximately 69,000 units owned by investors, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.
Identity theft ‘can ruin your reputation overnight,’ warns victim

Identity theft ‘can ruin your reputation overnight,’ warns victim

A victim of identity theft is stepping forward, hoping that her story may help others. “Frauds might be common in times of crisis as some people feel uncertain and are looking for easy answers.
Eric Akis: Are you a Canadian foodie? Take this quiz and find out

Eric Akis: Are you a Canadian foodie? Take this quiz and find out

Canada Day will soon be here, the time of year I offer another edition of my annual Canadian food quiz. Give it a try, eh, and see how you do. You’ll find the answers here .
Spotted: Giant insect like a cross between moth and tarantula

Spotted: Giant insect like a cross between moth and tarantula

Chantal Contorines was walking to her car when her daughter Sofia spotted an enormous insect on the pavement under a tree. “What is that, Mom?” asked the nine-year-old. Contorines didn’t have a clue.
Vancouver Coastal Health warns of COVID-19 exposure to strip club visitors

Vancouver Coastal Health warns of COVID-19 exposure to strip club visitors

Brandi's Exotic Show Lounge says it has temporarily closed to address 'some concerns from VCH.'
British Columbians warned over hand sanitizers containing potentially toxic ingredient

British Columbians warned over hand sanitizers containing potentially toxic ingredient

British Columbians are being warned about some hand sanitizer products manufactured in Mexico, which may contain a potentially toxic ingredient.