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Return to Burnaby school buildings ‘optional’ for families: superintendent

Return to Burnaby school buildings ‘optional’ for families: superintendent

Gina Niccoli-Moen, superintendent of School District 41 in Burnaby, has issued a letter preaching patience as plans are rolled out for education in B.C. amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trudeau promises money to fight the COVID-19 pandemic

Trudeau promises money to fight the COVID-19 pandemic

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined a series of spending announcements on May 9
Burnaby police step up bike patrols with spike in break-ins

Burnaby police step up bike patrols with spike in break-ins

Commercial break-in calls have jumped in Burnaby and the local RCMP detachment has responded.
Store in Burnaby’s biggest mall files for protection, could close forever

Store in Burnaby’s biggest mall files for protection, could close forever

Corporate restricting and filing for creditor protection could end up closing one of the most popular retail outlets in Burnaby’s biggest mall. Aldo, which sells footwear and other goods, has been an institution in Burnaby’s Metropolis at Metrotown.
BC Housing tells Oppenheimer Park homeless to vacate grounds by 6 p.m. today

BC Housing tells Oppenheimer Park homeless to vacate grounds by 6 p.m. today

‘If people don’t leave the park voluntarily, police may be called upon to enforce the evacuation order’
Marijuana firm admits misconduct related to Bridgemark investigation

Marijuana firm admits misconduct related to Bridgemark investigation

SpeakEasy Cannabis Club Ltd. admits purported consultants were paid $1.45 million but performed no consulting work
Burnaby Winter Club opens with strict physical distancing rules

Burnaby Winter Club opens with strict physical distancing rules

As the City of Burnaby grapples with how and when to open its arenas , community centres and other indoor facilities, one private group has managed to open its doors – albeit with strict limitations.
Nearly 80% of B.C. residents support province’s plan to re-open: poll

Nearly 80% of B.C. residents support province’s plan to re-open: poll

Despite the overwhelming support, many residents said they feel the re-opening plan is moving too quickly.
Opinion: ‘No-fun’ Burnaby forces woman to get rid of chickens, rooster

Opinion: ‘No-fun’ Burnaby forces woman to get rid of chickens, rooster

The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us all about the value of food security. Our supply chains are good, but at the height of the pandemic, some stores did run out of things like meat and eggs. This was just a hint of what is possible.
Opinion: Is this Burnaby’s worst-run strata? It’s pretty close

Opinion: Is this Burnaby’s worst-run strata? It’s pretty close

Few, if any, people actually enjoy paying their monthly strata fee. But it’s a necessary evil. You pay that money each month – and the annual raises – because the money theoretically goes towards good management of a building or townhouse complex.