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Burnaby firefighters pitch in to aid in RCH COVID fight

Burnaby firefighters pitch in to aid in RCH COVID fight

A $31,411.42 donation will help the hospital buy much needed medical devices to help save patients who are critically ill with coronavirus.
Opinion: Entitled Burnaby Airbnb hosts are in a panic. Cue tiny violins

Opinion: Entitled Burnaby Airbnb hosts are in a panic. Cue tiny violins

People laughed and choked on their morning coffee recently when it was reported that Airbnb actually had the gall to lobby the Canadian government for financial relief and tax breaks for its hosts.
80% of Canadians back ban on 'assault-style' weapons: poll

80% of Canadians back ban on 'assault-style' weapons: poll

The polling numbers come as the federal government moves to ban more than 1,500 weapons, including semiautomatic, large-magazine rifles used to shoot at a rapid fire.
Opinion: Cruel Burnaby landlord resorts to ‘strong-arm’ tactics

Opinion: Cruel Burnaby landlord resorts to ‘strong-arm’ tactics

There’s been a lot of talk about regular folks struggling to pay the rent to their landlords thanks to COVID-19.
A Burnaby resident has died after a COVID-19 diagnosis

A Burnaby resident has died after a COVID-19 diagnosis

A Burnaby resident has died just days after being diagnosed with COVID-19. The announcement was made in an email sent to the residents and families of New Vista Society, which operates a long-term care home in Burnaby.
Rent is due: worries about being able to pay

Rent is due: worries about being able to pay

Property managers, landlords and building owners are bracing for bad news today, as the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the economy is expected once again to disrupt the property rental market.
New Burnaby RCMP COVID-19 policies make minor calls look epic

New Burnaby RCMP COVID-19 policies make minor calls look epic

If you see multiple police cruisers and a prisoner van responding to a call in your Burnaby neighbourhood, there’s a chance it might have more to do with COVID-19 than a major police incident. That’s what happened last Thursday.
Burnaby offers rent relief for tenants at closed facilities

Burnaby offers rent relief for tenants at closed facilities

The City of Burnaby is offering rent relief to some tenants at its commercial buildings – particularly for four sports organizations renting space at closed facilities.

Metro Vancouver lawn-watering restrictions start tomorrow

Lawn sprinkling restrictions come into effect across Metro Vancouver tomorrow. Between May 1 and Oct.
Burnaby dragged its feet on COVID-19 protections, says city worker

Burnaby dragged its feet on COVID-19 protections, says city worker

After the NOW's interview with the staffer, Mayor Mike Hurley says the city has worked to have just one person in each city vehicle