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Opinion: Pandemic can’t stop Burnaby dumpers from still being awful people

Opinion: Pandemic can’t stop Burnaby dumpers from still being awful people

COVID-19 has turned many parts of Burnaby into mini-ghost towns. That means an opportunity for some truly terrible people to do bad things without many prying eyes around. Like vandalism. Also, dumping.
Should big retailers stick to selling only essentials?

Should big retailers stick to selling only essentials?

Should big-box stores like Walmart be restricted to selling essential items only amid the COVID-19 pandemic? So far, there’s been no indication that’s been contemplated by government, but such a move has just been made down south in Vermont where ret
It's '#%&@ ridiculous!'

It's '#%&@ ridiculous!'

The supply chain is still functioning but, despite government leaders urging people not to hoard, it’s still frustrating at grocery stores.
City of Vancouver lays off 1,500 workers during pandemic, fears loss of $200 million in revenue

City of Vancouver lays off 1,500 workers during pandemic, fears loss of $200 million in revenue

Staff cuts spurred by closure of facilities, suspension of parking enforcement, city manager says
UPDATE: Delta police ticket Burnaby, and Vancouver mask re-sellers

UPDATE: Delta police ticket Burnaby, and Vancouver mask re-sellers

Officers took procession of 5,360 masks in pair of seizures
Here's some answers to questions residents asked Burnaby's mayor on COVID-19

Here's some answers to questions residents asked Burnaby's mayor on COVID-19

Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley responded to some questions from residents of the city in a Facebook livestream Friday morning. Here’s some of the questions that were asked and Hurley’s answers to those questions.
North Shore First Nations taking pipeline expansion to Supreme Court of Canada

North Shore First Nations taking pipeline expansion to Supreme Court of Canada

Three B.C. First Nations, including the North Shore’s Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh, are again seeking to take their fight against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Man fined $1,000 for reselling masks in Richmond during COVID-19 pandemic

Man fined $1,000 for reselling masks in Richmond during COVID-19 pandemic

A man has been busted by Richmond bylaw officers for allegedly reselling medical masks in the parking lot of Lansdowne Centre. The incident was caught on video Tuesday by Global News , who first reported the story.
Coroner investigating 'sudden death' of Burnaby man

Coroner investigating 'sudden death' of Burnaby man

The 49-year-old had 'COVID-like' symptoms, according to the fire department.
BC Ferries announces service rollbacks

BC Ferries announces service rollbacks

Langdale sailings drop to six round-trips per day