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This Burnaby restaurant has installed Plexiglass shields at all tables

This Burnaby restaurant has installed Plexiglass shields at all tables

The first thing Lino Castagno does when he gets out of bed in the morning is work the Google machine to help figure out how to reopen his Burnaby restaurant for sit-down meals. Castagno is co-owner of La Forchetta with his aunt and uncle.
WorkSafeBC announces safety guidelines for business reopening this week

WorkSafeBC announces safety guidelines for business reopening this week

WorkSafeBC has announced industry-specific resources and guidelines for businesses re-opening during phase two of B.C.’s Restart Plan.
B.C. premier condemns rise of anti-Asian racism in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

B.C. premier condemns rise of anti-Asian racism in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

There have been a number of anti-Asian racist incidents across the Lower Mainland in recent months, including in Richmond
Ex-driver for 'underground ride-hailer urges government action

Ex-driver for 'underground ride-hailer urges government action

Since the Richmond News published a story about a driver who was denied pay from the ride-sharing service she worked for, five other drivers have come forward with similar stories regarding the same company.
Online event asks: 'How is grandma really doing?'

Online event asks: 'How is grandma really doing?'

Burnaby residents are invited to join a conversation about the ways we care for our elders.
Cats can be infected with virus that causes COVID-19: study

Cats can be infected with virus that causes COVID-19: study

A new study finds that cats can become infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and may be able to pass it to other cats.
Hygiene, physical spacing, fewer clients: Gyms poised to open with new regimen

Hygiene, physical spacing, fewer clients: Gyms poised to open with new regimen

Island gym owners are excited to reopen their doors after being given the green light to welcome back clients on Tuesday, but it won’t be a return to business as usual.
Province wants more B.C. seniors to take its COVID-19 survey

Province wants more B.C. seniors to take its COVID-19 survey

The B.C. government wants more seniors and older adults to take its new online survey which aims to gather information on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people’s lives.
Opinion: When Burnaby restaurants reopen, don’t you dare complain

Opinion: When Burnaby restaurants reopen, don’t you dare complain

Many Burnaby restaurants are feverishly making plans to reopen for sit-down meals as part of the province’s next phase for reopening the economy and parts of society.
Opinion: Is this Burnaby’s ‘neighbour from hell’? Pretty much

Opinion: Is this Burnaby’s ‘neighbour from hell’? Pretty much

Life would be great if people just accepted a request from their neighbours with grace and humility. People always talk about how polite Canadians are, but I am finding fewer and fewer examples of this.