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UBC speech scientist breaks down the threat of 'speaking moistly'

UBC speech scientist breaks down the threat of 'speaking moistly'

"What’s become clear in the current situation is that we need to have researchers coming together who really understand speech and who really understand airborne pathogens."
Over 70,000 animals could be 're-homed' if the Vancouver Aquarium closes

Over 70,000 animals could be 're-homed' if the Vancouver Aquarium closes

"Is re-homing different than re-locating?"
Here’s why B.C. won’t be supporting a herd immunity strategy

Here’s why B.C. won’t be supporting a herd immunity strategy

British Columbia won’t be moving towards developing herd immunity to COVID-19, according to Vancouver Coastal Health’s chief medical officer.
Science World may be forced to permanently close

Science World may be forced to permanently close

"This has been a devasting blow to our organization and it will be hard for us to recover from"
Supermarket chains are changing policies to comply with social-distancing

Supermarket chains are changing policies to comply with social-distancing

It’s almost impossible to abide by self-distancing regulations at self-checkout stands, despite retailers best efforts to ensure shoppers keep two metres apart, according to one local residence. Chanel Strauss went to Superstore on No.
Opinion: Burnaby layoffs leave city more vulnerable to bad people

Opinion: Burnaby layoffs leave city more vulnerable to bad people

I know there are far more important issues facing Burnaby residents right now with COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean we have to let society fall into disarray.
This Burnaby restaurant is giving away meals, groceries to those in need

This Burnaby restaurant is giving away meals, groceries to those in need

I’m feeling stunned right now and a little emotional because of an incredible act of generosity during a crisis. Burnaby restaurants are struggling mightily right now, with some likely to close forever due to COVID-19.
Opinion: Burnaby cops nail speed demons exploiting empty roads

Opinion: Burnaby cops nail speed demons exploiting empty roads

The COVID-19 pandemic has emptied out roads like nothing Burnaby has ever seen. With the vast majority of Metro Vancouver residents either laid off or working from home, there is no such thing as the working week “rush hour.
Burnaby's Jagmeet Singh lobbies feds for emergency TransLink funding

Burnaby's Jagmeet Singh lobbies feds for emergency TransLink funding

Burnaby South MP and federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is lobbying the federal government for more money to fund transit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinion: Should I share my Burnaby elevator rides during a pandemic?

Opinion: Should I share my Burnaby elevator rides during a pandemic?

Elevator etiquette can be tricky at the best of times.