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Ex-conservation officer who refused to kill bear cubs wins dismissal at B.C. court

Ex-conservation officer who refused to kill bear cubs wins dismissal at B.C. court

Bryce Casavant, who has been a vocal advocate of BC Conservation Officer Service reform — including in the Tri-Cities — says the ruling sets a precedent that the service needs to be treated as police, and therefore, have the same civilian oversight as other law enforcement bodies
Burnaby's biggest mall is getting this swanky new gelato shop

Burnaby's biggest mall is getting this swanky new gelato shop

Vancouver gelato shop Bella Gelateria has recently revealed it is opening an outpost inside Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby. Bella Gelateria will be on the first floor of the mall, in the vicinity of retailers like Lush, Lids, and Coach.
Food samples still off the menu at Burnaby Costcos

Food samples still off the menu at Burnaby Costcos

Going to Costco has always meant two things to me. One, I could find enough of one item to not have to worry about it for an entire year. Two, my daughter could stuff herself on just the food samples.
These Burnaby drivers must ‘self-certify’ they’ll follow COVID-19 rules

These Burnaby drivers must ‘self-certify’ they’ll follow COVID-19 rules

With more and more services reopening to the public, a big question is what will Burnaby residents be comfortable using during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Will Burnaby’s biggest mall be losing one of its Starbucks?

Will Burnaby’s biggest mall be losing one of its Starbucks?

Starbucks is pulling back on its presence in Canada with plans to close up to 200 coffee shops. Metro Vancouver coffee drinkers have already seen some of the chain’s biggest outlets close, including a longstanding shop across from Kitsilano Beach.
Defunding police: How it could work, but what do we lose?

Defunding police: How it could work, but what do we lose?

Imagine a situation where, instead of calling 911, someone in mental-health distress calls a hotline which summons a mental-health professional.
COVID-19 cases trend down but still ‘major problem’

COVID-19 cases trend down but still ‘major problem’

While the number of new cases of COVID-19 continue to trend down in B.C., the pandemic remains a “major problem” throughout the world, says B.C.’s provincial health officer.
Burnaby mayor defends police budget hike as 'defund' movement grows

Burnaby mayor defends police budget hike as 'defund' movement grows

Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley defended significant funding hikes from the city’s RCMP detachment amid growing calls throughout North America for defunding police.
Opinion: Should Burnaby restaurants really add a COVID-19 ‘fee’?

Opinion: Should Burnaby restaurants really add a COVID-19 ‘fee’?

Lost in all of this talk about how Burnaby restaurants will reopen after months of being closed for sit-down service is how much will it cost? And when I say “cost,” I mean to the restaurants that are reopening and to the customers? The costs are eno
Uber now fully licensed in Surrey after $65,000 legal battle vexes councillors

Uber now fully licensed in Surrey after $65,000 legal battle vexes councillors

City of Surrey paid $65,130 for a legal battle against Uber, which did not send city hall its legal bill following a successful injunction against ticketing of its drivers