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Politicians remember 'indelible' legacy of late Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow

Politicians remember 'indelible' legacy of late Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow

Nick Volkow left an “indelible mark” on Burnaby through his impassioned work as a city councillor, Mayor Mike Hurley said in a statement in council.
B.C. moves to eliminate annual licence plate decals

B.C. moves to eliminate annual licence plate decals

If passed, Bill 20 will offer “flexibility” to decals, extending them beyond their one-year expiry date or even making them non-expiring.
Canada among safest countries in the world from COVID-19: report

Canada among safest countries in the world from COVID-19: report

The global safety assessment report ranked Canada 12th overall, although in the area of healthcare system readiness, it sank to 37th
Burnaby landscapers give frontline workers free ‘makeovers’

Burnaby landscapers give frontline workers free ‘makeovers’

A Burnaby-based landscaping company has just completed a garden “makeover” giveaway to frontline workers to thank them for their sacrifices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinion: Burnaby absolutely right with ‘no drop-ins’ protocol

Opinion: Burnaby absolutely right with ‘no drop-ins’ protocol

Reopening City of Burnaby recreation facilities is a tricky thing and not everyone will be happy.
Opinion: Burnaby man outraged by 'explicit' flyers delivered to home

Opinion: Burnaby man outraged by 'explicit' flyers delivered to home

Keith is a Burnaby resident with two young children who get a kick out of going to grab the daily mail from the box outside his home. On Monday, he’s glad his children weren’t home to do it.
Burnaby reopening rec, youth centres in next few weeks

Burnaby reopening rec, youth centres in next few weeks

Youth centres, recreation facilities and outdoor programs in Burnaby are all set to kick back into gear in the next few weeks.
A decadent Aussie pie shop opens this week in Burnaby

A decadent Aussie pie shop opens this week in Burnaby

When a Peaked Pies customer gets up to the front to order a pie, co-owner Kerri Jones asks them the same simple question. “Do you want that peaked?” Getting it “peaked” means having mashed potato, mushy green peas and gravy heaped on.
Burnaby receives provincial award for warming centres

Burnaby receives provincial award for warming centres

The City of Burnaby has received a provincial award for its “outstanding” leadership behind the city’s warming centres.
B.C. Ferries adding vessels on major routes for summer

B.C. Ferries adding vessels on major routes for summer

B.C. Ferries is putting more vessels on its major routes to meet summer demand but service will remain below usual levels during what is typically the busiest time of year.