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Update: Suspect arrested after woman allegedly punched on SkyTrain

Update: Suspect arrested after woman allegedly punched on SkyTrain

Metro Vancouver Transit Policesay they have arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with an alleged attack on a woman, who was punched multiple times, while on the SkyTrain. Multiple charges are pending. At approximately 7:50 a.m.
YVR airport will trim 30% of workforce with suppressed travel in 2020: union

YVR airport will trim 30% of workforce with suppressed travel in 2020: union

The union representing workers at the Vancouver Airport Authority says its workforce will be reduced by 25-30% in the coming weeks, following negotiations that will address voluntary buyouts and early retirement offers.
B.C. students unlikely to fully return to classrooms until September: Premier

B.C. students unlikely to fully return to classrooms until September: Premier

It’s unlikely that B.C. students will return to school “as they know it” before September, Prime Minister John Horgan said Wednesday. However, Horgan said that some students could be returning to classrooms before then.
Site work begins for new Burnaby North Secondary School

Site work begins for new Burnaby North Secondary School

The opening of a new Burnaby North Secondary School by September 2022 is still looking "doable," according to the latest update from school district staff. Yellowridge Construction Ltd.
Canadian Starbucks stores preparing to re-open for walk-ins

Canadian Starbucks stores preparing to re-open for walk-ins

The crazy line-ups many of us have witnessed at Starbucks drive-thrus may be about to end. Starting this week, Starbucks Canada is preparing to resume operations in as many stores as possible by the end of May.
Report vindicates resident’s call for Burnaby Mountain fire station

Report vindicates resident’s call for Burnaby Mountain fire station

A recent report on Burnaby’s fire service has done little to reassure one UniverCity resident that the safety of people living atop Burnaby Mountain hasn’t been “out of sight, out of mind” to city officials for more than a decade.
Free parking in Vancouver coming to an end

Free parking in Vancouver coming to an end

City manager warns council that revenues will not be at pre-pandemic levels
Vancouver council unanimous in vote to cut 10 per cent from salaries

Vancouver council unanimous in vote to cut 10 per cent from salaries

Cuts to 11 politicians’ salaries translates to $108,000 in savings
Burnaby mayor, councillor team up for COVID-19 anthem

Burnaby mayor, councillor team up for COVID-19 anthem

A Burnaby city councillor and punk icon has teamed up with the city’s mayor to put out a spirit-lifting anthem for the trying times of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re All in This Together was written by Joe Keithley – a.k.a.
Canadian meat supply: Feds ‘very much on this issue,’ says Trudeau

Canadian meat supply: Feds ‘very much on this issue,’ says Trudeau

Prime Minister won't commit to mandating meat-processing plants stay open