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Burnaby staff propose 1st new equity policy since 1994

Burnaby staff propose 1st new equity policy since 1994

Much has changed in the last 26 years. Cell phones are no longer the size and weight of a brick, and the Vancouver Grizzlies have come and gone. But some things haven’t changed – namely, the City of Burnaby’s equity policy, which was adopted in 1994.
Burnaby hit by a COVID-19 ‘outbreak’ at warming centre

Burnaby hit by a COVID-19 ‘outbreak’ at warming centre

A COVID-19 outbreak has been traced to one of the City of Burnaby’s warming centres, according to provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry. The announcement was made Thursday afternoon by Henry during her regular update on local cases.
Does Vancouver need a memorial for the Tiananmen Square Massacre?

Does Vancouver need a memorial for the Tiananmen Square Massacre?

Massacre was part of events leading up to a significant wave of immigration that shaped Vancouver and B.C.
Burnaby woman wins lawsuit against mall cop for 'false arrest'

Burnaby woman wins lawsuit against mall cop for 'false arrest'

A 60-year-old Burnaby woman has been awarded $37,450 in damages for “assault, battery, false arrest and imprisonment” by a local mall cop eight years ago.
A 'gladiator': Pioneering Burnaby resident enters lacrosse hall of fame

A 'gladiator': Pioneering Burnaby resident enters lacrosse hall of fame

Michelle Bowyer started her lacrosse career as a pioneer. The Burnaby resident will cap it the same way, as only the third female to be inducted as an individual player in the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame in New Westminster.
Reserves, cuts needed to fill $11.7M Burnaby schools budget shortfall

Reserves, cuts needed to fill $11.7M Burnaby schools budget shortfall

School officials project COVID-19 will decimate funds from international student fees next year
JAK's breaks own record for food bank fundraising

JAK's breaks own record for food bank fundraising

Over the weekend, JAK’s Beer Wine & Spirits customers across B.C. stocked up on their favourite beverages and made a difference doing it for the second annual JAK’s Gives Back. JAK’s total donation to food banks across B.C.
Mandatory masks expanded to ships, trains, planes, buses

Mandatory masks expanded to ships, trains, planes, buses

The federal government has expanded requirements for the use of face-coverings on planes, trains, ships and transit in an attempt to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Restart economy faster depending on region? Not for now, premier says

Restart economy faster depending on region? Not for now, premier says

B.C. Premier John Horgan isn’t dismissing calls for a regional approach to reopening the province amid the pandemic, but says that, for now, there remains just one plan for reopening every corner of the province at the same time.
Opinion: Burnaby cops stop what could be the worst car ever

Opinion: Burnaby cops stop what could be the worst car ever

When it comes to driving, you can be the best driver in the world as far as your technique goes. But if your vehicle is a piece of garbage, you’re still a menace to society.