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Two Burnaby men charged with 70 crimes related to break-ins

Two Burnaby men charged with 70 crimes related to break-ins

Police have announced that they've arrested two Burnaby residents and charged them with 70 individual crimes in relation to commercial break-ins over the past few months.
To clean cash, use a little soap and water; skip the bleach

To clean cash, use a little soap and water; skip the bleach

If you want to launder your money, soap and water is best, the Bank of Canada says.
'Certainly no outbreaks' in B.C. psychiatric facilities, Henry answers call for transparency

'Certainly no outbreaks' in B.C. psychiatric facilities, Henry answers call for transparency

Nearly two dozen rights groups from across the province are calling on the B.C. government to provide more transparency on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting psychiatric facilities.
Burnaby passes slimmer budget with lower tax hike

Burnaby passes slimmer budget with lower tax hike

In total, the city has trimmed roughly $12 million off of the provisional budget to accommodate lower revenues
Canada could soon see human trials of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine

Canada could soon see human trials of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine

Using technology developed in Canada and China, it was the first candidate vaccine in the world to make it to Phase 2 human clinical trials. However, before any trials begin in Canada, the vaccine would need approval from Health Canada.
Pandemic puppy scams skyrocket, warns Better Business Bureau

Pandemic puppy scams skyrocket, warns Better Business Bureau

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in dog-related cons as self-isolated families look for some four-legged companionship.
Burnaby care home determined to beat COVID-19 after multiple cases

Burnaby care home determined to beat COVID-19 after multiple cases

Managers and staff at Burnaby’s New Vista Care Home thought they were doing everything they could as the threat of a deadly new virus began to grow in March.
Burnaby eyes June 9 for first virtual public hearing

Burnaby eyes June 9 for first virtual public hearing

Public will be able to participate by phone, over Zoom or by writing in
Starbucks joins retailer mask-wearing trend

Starbucks joins retailer mask-wearing trend

Company requests customers to wear a face-covering when entering stores as re-opening plan gets underway
Burnaby mosque seeks to broadcast call to prayer during Ramadan

Burnaby mosque seeks to broadcast call to prayer during Ramadan

A Burnaby Muslim association is asking the city for permission to broadcast its evening call to prayer over loudspeakers during Ramadan. The Burnaby branch of the B.C.