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Opinion: Burnaby’s Asian community shouldn’t have to live in fear of racists

Opinion: Burnaby’s Asian community shouldn’t have to live in fear of racists

News broke earlier today that a racist who verbally assaulted two Asian women on transit in April – and then physically assaulted someone who defended them – had actually died of an overdose about a week later.
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Don’t expect everything to go ‘back to normal’ next week, premier says

Don’t expect everything to go ‘back to normal’ next week, premier says

A provincial state of emergency has been extended for another two weeks, and is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, B.C. Premier John Horgan said Wednesday.
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T&T Supermarket now requires customers to wear facemasks

T&T Supermarket now requires customers to wear facemasks

The Asian grocery giant also gives healthcare workers “priority access” to its stores
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Burnaby-based Bonny's Taxi approved to run ride-hailing service

Burnaby-based Bonny's Taxi approved to run ride-hailing service

A Burnaby company was one of two recently approved to run ride-hailing services in the province.
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No explanation for Burnaby fire chief’s departure after 30 years of service

No explanation for Burnaby fire chief’s departure after 30 years of service

Fire department study concludes under-staffing in the highest ranks is affecting morale.
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Canada Line construction damages suit returns for new trial

Canada Line construction damages suit returns for new trial

Business awarded $181,400 in 2018 B.C. Supreme Court guidance decision
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Police interrupt man's target practice in busy Burnaby park

Police interrupt man's target practice in busy Burnaby park

Police put an abrupt end to some ill-advised target practice at a busy public park in Burnaby Friday afternoon. At about 3:45 p.m.
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Canadian public opinion toward China plummets amid pandemic: poll

Canadian public opinion toward China plummets amid pandemic: poll

The pollster found 85% of Canadians feel the Chinese government has not been honest about how the COVID-19 pandemic has played out in its country.
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$2 million PNE prize home still up for grabs despite pandemic

$2 million PNE prize home still up for grabs despite pandemic

Last year, a 77-year-old Port Moody resident pulled the winning ticket at the end of the fair, winning him a $2-million, 3,159 sq. ft. home in Kelowna.
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Free smartphones won't be used to contact-trace the vulnerable

Free smartphones won't be used to contact-trace the vulnerable

3,500 donated phones expected to allow disadvantaged to access services
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