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Steve Nash Fitness terminates workers as company copes with COVID-19

Steve Nash Fitness terminates workers as company copes with COVID-19

All SNFW Fitness B.C. Ltd. locations remain closed indefinitely
Opinion: New Burnaby businesses face crushing future with COVID-19

Opinion: New Burnaby businesses face crushing future with COVID-19

During my past two years at the NOW – and having helped start up a business years ago – I’ve learned a lot about the challenges of opening up a new business. It ain’t pretty.
COVID-19: London Drugs steps up for Girl Guide cookies sales

COVID-19: London Drugs steps up for Girl Guide cookies sales

Looking for a Girl Guide cookie fix while you are at home in isolation? London Drugs has your answer. Upon learning of the challenges Girl Guides of Canada face with 800,000 boxes of cookies needing to be sold to support ongoing programs in B.C.
Too early to tell if COVID-19 will delay Burnaby murder trial: lawyers

Too early to tell if COVID-19 will delay Burnaby murder trial: lawyers

Court officials say it’s too early to tell how coronavirus-related court shutdowns will affect the trial of the man accused of murdering Burnaby 13-year-old Marrisa Shen. On March 19, B.C.
Burnaby to sign on to regional ride-hailing licensing

Burnaby to sign on to regional ride-hailing licensing

City will look into local fee on ride-hailing services to subsidize accessible vehicles for taxi companies
Burnaby one-bedroom rents spike 7.4% – bucking national trend

Burnaby one-bedroom rents spike 7.4% – bucking national trend

The national average rental rate dropped 3% month over month and 3.4% year over year, according to the March National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Bullpen Research & Consulting .
Playland delays summer 2020 opening date due to COVID-19

Playland delays summer 2020 opening date due to COVID-19

Playland says it plans to open in early June
Opinion: I wore a face mask around Burnaby. It got weird

Opinion: I wore a face mask around Burnaby. It got weird

One thing I’ve noticed people arguing about on social media (yes, I know, it’s a long list) is if “healthy” people should be wearing face masks. Now the word “healthy” is unclear because you can have COVID-19 and not show any symptoms.
Mandatory quarantine kicks in at midnight for travellers returning to Canada

Mandatory quarantine kicks in at midnight for travellers returning to Canada

Travellers returning to Canada will be subject to a mandatory 14-day isolation, starting midnight tonight, to help curb the spread of COVID-19, the federal government announced this morning.
Here are some adorable puppies to brighten your day

Here are some adorable puppies to brighten your day

Delta-based BC & Alberta Guide Dogs had a tremendously cute #PuppyPawsitive post on social media yesterday. Source: Courtesy BC & Alberta Guide Dogs It included pictures of pups that are with a volunteer home in the community.