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Burnaby opening up golfing May 1 – with plenty of new rules

Burnaby opening up golfing May 1 – with plenty of new rules

If you’ve been raring to go golfing, May 1 will be your day in Burnaby. The Riverway Golf Course, Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, Kensington and Central Park Pitch and Putts will all be re-opening that day – on a Friday, no less.
Commercial break-ins, domestic violence up in Burnaby during pandemic: police

Commercial break-ins, domestic violence up in Burnaby during pandemic: police

Domestic violence and commercial break-in calls have jumped in Burnaby during the COVID-19 pandemic but reports of residential break-ins have dropped slightly, according to an RCMP update.
'Very small number' of Downtown Eastside residents have COVID-19

'Very small number' of Downtown Eastside residents have COVID-19

The number of people in the Downtown Eastside who have contracted COVID-19 remains low but health officials still refuse to release specific numbers. But Dr.
ICBC taking knowledge tests by appointments next month

ICBC taking knowledge tests by appointments next month

ICBC announced they will be allowing some customers to take their knowledge tests starting May 4. All knowledge tests are by appointments only and at specific ICBC locations to make sure physical distancing guidelines are followed.
Burnaby fire department 'at risk' without more resources: report

Burnaby fire department 'at risk' without more resources: report

A comprehensive review 'exposed a variety of immediate concerns for the department and the community,' according to an outside consultant.
Anti-Asian racism 'disturbingly common' in Canada's largest cities amid COVID-19: poll

Anti-Asian racism 'disturbingly common' in Canada's largest cities amid COVID-19: poll

Anti-Asian bias is spreading throughout Canada’s largest cities during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results of a new poll by the Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice (CCNC-SJ).
Burnaby eyeing halving property tax increase, delaying late penalties

Burnaby eyeing halving property tax increase, delaying late penalties

The move is intended to offer some relief for residents amid the current economic downturn
Burnaby sees $113M surplus in 2019, 40% short of budget

Burnaby sees $113M surplus in 2019, 40% short of budget

The City of Burnaby’s net worth increased by $112.9 million in 2019 – roughly three-fifths of the surplus projected in that year’s budget, according to financial documents posted online.
It’s OK to sit on a Vancouver sports field and walk around school grounds

It’s OK to sit on a Vancouver sports field and walk around school grounds

Unclear signage and sports field closures appear to be aimed only at discouraging gatherings, and not passive use by individual households
Opinion: Burnaby’s biggest Asian mall is devastated, but defiant

Opinion: Burnaby’s biggest Asian mall is devastated, but defiant

A weird thing happened on Sunday. I drove into the underground parking lot at my favourite Burnaby mall – Crystal Mall in the Metrotown area – and got a spot by the doors in exactly six seconds.