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Ferry sailings filling up on eve of long weekend

Ferry sailings filling up on eve of long weekend

Despite pleas by provincial government officials to stay close to home on the Victoria Day long weekend, the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal is a busy place this morning.
Burnaby businesses should start reopening plans now

Burnaby businesses should start reopening plans now

With the release by the Premier of BC’s Restart Plan, many businesses are preparing for re-opening or returning to more normal operations, and are looking for guidance on how to do so safely.
It’s baby season around Burnaby’s lakes – squeeeeee!

It’s baby season around Burnaby’s lakes – squeeeeee!

We just had Mother’s Day in Burnaby and it wasn’t just humans celebrating motherhood. Burnaby lakes and streams are full right now with babies and local photographers have been documenting these little ones making their way into the world.
Opinion: Hey, you, please stop fondling fruits and veggies amid a pandemic

Opinion: Hey, you, please stop fondling fruits and veggies amid a pandemic

I learned how to pick out fruits and vegetables from my Aunty B. She would take me to Granville Island and we’d wander the market eyeing up the latest produce. She told me what to look for and how to feel if a certain item was good or not.
Opinion: Callous ‘Mortgage-free’ Burnaby landlords refuse to give breaks

Opinion: Callous ‘Mortgage-free’ Burnaby landlords refuse to give breaks

In response to several of my recent blogs on Burnaby landlords, some have argued that landlords also have mortgages to pay. That’s true and I’ve never said they don’t.
Burnaby brewer unveils '7 O’clock Cheer' beer

Burnaby brewer unveils '7 O’clock Cheer' beer

In partnership with the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, Burnaby’s Steamworks Brewing Company is proud to announce the release of 7 O’clock Cheer Pale Ale , inspired by the unwavering show of support for frontline workers every evening at 7 p.m.
Burnaby council orders demolition of 'unsightly' residential building

Burnaby council orders demolition of 'unsightly' residential building

The property owner has failed to work with staff since June last year, according to a report to council
Ruling that Burnaby real-estate deal was ‘tainted by illegality’ stands

Ruling that Burnaby real-estate deal was ‘tainted by illegality’ stands

A Realtor involved in a Burnaby real estate deal “tainted by illegality” may not have been found guilty of conspiracy or fraudulent misrepresentation, but his actions were enough to prove that banning dual agency in the province two years ago was a g
Burnaby's greenhouse-gas emissions increased in 2019: report

Burnaby's greenhouse-gas emissions increased in 2019: report

The City of Burnaby’s net greenhouse-gas emissions in 2019 increased by nearly 3.3% over 2018, according to a new report.
Dr. Henry offers advice for long weekend BBQ plans

Dr. Henry offers advice for long weekend BBQ plans

If you’re thinking of hosting a barbecue to mark the start of summer this long weekend, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has some advice: keep the group small, sit outside, and make sure there’s enough physical distance.