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Opinion: It's time to make masks mandatory in Burnaby ... and beyond

Opinion: It's time to make masks mandatory in Burnaby ... and beyond

“If you have never protested a ‘no shoes no shirt no service’ sign at the gas station, perhaps just put on a mask.” That’s a great tweet by Gillian Brockell, a U.S.
COVID-19 case detected in Fraser Health school

COVID-19 case detected in Fraser Health school

The case involves an adult in an independent school and no children are so far involved.
Opinion: Some Burnaby joggers just don’t have a sweaty clue

Opinion: Some Burnaby joggers just don’t have a sweaty clue

“Don't get me started on joggers!” That’s what “Sharon in Burnaby” wrote as she unloaded her frustrations to me about people in our city not following COVID-19 best practices.
Burnaby care homes ask Dr. Henry to allow visitors

Burnaby care homes ask Dr. Henry to allow visitors

The Burnaby-based organization that represents the majority of B.C.’s long-term care and assisted living operators wants provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry to permit family members to visit with their loved ones.
Opinion: Burnaby's Jagmeet Singh isn’t the one who needs to apologize

Opinion: Burnaby's Jagmeet Singh isn’t the one who needs to apologize

The focus of headlines the past two days in Canadian politics has been on Burnaby South MP and federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. I get it. An opposition leader getting booted out of the House of Commons is a rare thing.
Four tips to celebrate Father’s Day when dad is under lockdown

Four tips to celebrate Father’s Day when dad is under lockdown

'More often than not, the things they treasure most are inexpensive and small.'
Majority of Canadians support universal basic income up to $30,000: poll

Majority of Canadians support universal basic income up to $30,000: poll

But two-thirds reject a tax hike and say rich should pay
TransLink calling for ideas to help improve transit safety, cleanliness

TransLink calling for ideas to help improve transit safety, cleanliness

With more people returning to Metro Vancouver’s transit system, TransLink wants to hear from local innovators on how to ramp up safety and cleanliness on the system.
Used COVID-19 gloves, masks and wipes clogging up Metro Vancouver sewage systems

Used COVID-19 gloves, masks and wipes clogging up Metro Vancouver sewage systems

Gloves, face masks and disposable wipes can all be used to defend against COVID-19, but they’re wreaking havoc on Metro Vancouver’s sewage system.
'Smart lockers' tested out at SkyTrain stations

'Smart lockers' tested out at SkyTrain stations

Starting today, TransLink customers will be able to collect online deliveries from smart lockers situated at three SkyTrain stations.