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No cluck for woman who wants to keep chickens at her Burnaby residence

No cluck for woman who wants to keep chickens at her Burnaby residence

No councillors spoke up after her letter was presented asking the city to reconsider its bylaw banning chickens from residential properties
Vancouver Aquarium raises a whopping $624,427 in just over a week

Vancouver Aquarium raises a whopping $624,427 in just over a week

Gustavsson adds that each donation demonstrates the value of the Vancouver Aquarium to the public to all levels of government.
OPINION: Transit funding must be the foundation of our economic recovery

OPINION: Transit funding must be the foundation of our economic recovery

The COVID-19 health pandemic has crippled the Canadian economy, putting millions of people out of work and local store owners out of business. The financial implications are far-reaching and will take years to recover from.
Burnaby helped ensure this road is social distancing-friendly

Burnaby helped ensure this road is social distancing-friendly

People keep saying that it’s totally safe to go outside for exercise. Well, yes and no. If you are going out walking or cycling, you still have to maintain a social and physical distance.
Opinion: Burnaby should automate ‘beg buttons’ like other cities in COVID-19 fight

Opinion: Burnaby should automate ‘beg buttons’ like other cities in COVID-19 fight

The City of Burnaby says it is not currently “considering” automating some of its so-called pedestrian/cyclist “beg buttons” as part of its COVID-19 action plan. I think that’s a mistake.
BC Hydro warns of increase in scams due to COVID-19 pandemic

BC Hydro warns of increase in scams due to COVID-19 pandemic

BC Hydro says it has seen a 350 per cent increase in reported scams this month, when compared to March.
COVID-19: Union launches legal challenge against TransLink layoffs

COVID-19: Union launches legal challenge against TransLink layoffs

The union representing Metro Vancouver transit workers says it’s launching a legal challenge against recent TransLink layoffs.
Maker of 3M face masks files lawsuit in Canada over deceptive sales, gouging

Maker of 3M face masks files lawsuit in Canada over deceptive sales, gouging

One of the biggest manufacturers of face masks in the world – 3M- has filed a series of legal actions and is working with law enforcement around the world to fight fraud, price gouging and counterfeiting The American company said it was taking action

Bears are waking up, so secure your animal attractants

Coquitlam offers a few tips to reduce human-wildlife conflicts
Human rights complaint over latex allergies will go ahead against Burnaby

Human rights complaint over latex allergies will go ahead against Burnaby

It's the second complained filed by Tracy Klewchuk against the city, this time claiming she was unfairly demoted because of her allergies