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Hundreds of B.C. hairstylists, barbers sign petition to not be among first businesses to reopen

Hundreds of B.C. hairstylists, barbers sign petition to not be among first businesses to reopen

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says some sectors won't reopen until they're confident they can operate safely
This 100th birthday girl got a visit from dashing Burnaby firefighters

This 100th birthday girl got a visit from dashing Burnaby firefighters

Pamela Tessaro turned 100 on April 27. She got a lot of well wishes. The Queen even sent a card, as well as Canada’s governor general. But the noisiest wishes came from members of the Burnaby Fire Department.
Help out with this Burnaby virtual food drive

Help out with this Burnaby virtual food drive

Mulberry PARC in Burnaby is giving back by participating in raising funds for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank's Virtual Food Drive. In the past, Mulberry PARC residents have volunteered at the food bank where they sorted and packed food.
Burnaby students use 3D printing skills for COVID-19 support

Burnaby students use 3D printing skills for COVID-19 support

When the call went out that local hospital staff needed COVID-19 supplies, SFU Mechatronics Systems Engineering students were eager to help using the high-tech skills they’ve been learning.
Burnaby prof’s device for COVID-19 patients gets FDA approval

Burnaby prof’s device for COVID-19 patients gets FDA approval

Burnaby Simon Fraser University professor Andy Hoffer hopes the SFU spinoff company he founded, Lungpacer Medical Inc.
Opinion: Is it OK for city workers to call Burnaby residents ‘dumbass’?

Opinion: Is it OK for city workers to call Burnaby residents ‘dumbass’?

The Burnaby NOW receives a lot of letters to the editor on a wide array of topics, from the Trans Mountain project to littering to anything involving trees. The No.
Opinion: This scumbag was caught selling fake COVID-19 testing kits

Opinion: This scumbag was caught selling fake COVID-19 testing kits

“We’re all in this together.” That’s the message I see painted on windows all over Metro Vancouver. Well, not everyone. Some people are only out for themselves – creating a dangerous situation.
Teacher, mother killed in Nova Scotia once taught in Burnaby schools

Teacher, mother killed in Nova Scotia once taught in Burnaby schools

Nearly 20 years ago, when Lisa McCully was still Lisa Kierstead and starting off her teaching career in the Burnaby school district, she invited a group of new acquaintances over to her house. She’d recently moved to B.C.
Burnaby anxious to move forward with public hearings: Hurley

Burnaby anxious to move forward with public hearings: Hurley

The hearings would allow city hall to get major housing and other projects going

Restaurants and bars get a break on liquor licences

The provincial government announced Friday that they would be temporarily deferring renewal charges for licenses expiring between now and June 30 until Sept. 30.