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Opinion: You could kill someone you love by ignoring this advice

Opinion: You could kill someone you love by ignoring this advice

The COVID-19 pandemic is the single-greatest threat to the health and well-being of you and those you love. And it is at times of crisis that each of us must summon the courage to say and do what is needed.
Opinion: Burnaby residents want property taxes deferred … like Vancouver

Opinion: Burnaby residents want property taxes deferred … like Vancouver

There’s a movement afoot of Burnaby home owners who want some tax relief during the COVID-19 crisis. The City of Vancouver has allowed owners to defer property taxes by 60 days as many people are losing revenue due to their work hours being cut back.
Only bold, immediate action can keep economy from plunging off pandemic’s cliff

Only bold, immediate action can keep economy from plunging off pandemic’s cliff

It is time for big decisions from governments of all sizes and stripes in Canada. One week of workplace hemorrhaging from COVID-19 has punched a sinkhole into the economy, with a half-million Canadians into employment insurance.
Politicians across Canada, and the world, losing patience over #COVIDIOTS

Politicians across Canada, and the world, losing patience over #COVIDIOTS

Video of angry Italian mayors venting frustration goes viral
Jagmeet Singh calls for 75% wage subsidy to mend COVID-19 financial woes

Jagmeet Singh calls for 75% wage subsidy to mend COVID-19 financial woes

Singh also calling for $2,000 cheque to all Canadians
Burnaby residents among those receiving COVID-19 'cure' flyer

Burnaby residents among those receiving COVID-19 'cure' flyer

Alex Murguia is warning people not get duped by the latest claim of a cure for COVID-19, for which there is no known vaccine. Murguia said he was shocked to see a flyer in his mail from a U.S.
Opinion: My stomach turns seeing young people not social distancing

Opinion: My stomach turns seeing young people not social distancing

Normally when I pass a park on a warm spring day and spot a group of giggling kids playing together on the playground, it warms my heart. But right now, it just pisses me off.

Check your bus schedule: TransLink service reductions coming

Metro Vancouver's transportation authority will reduce the frequency of sum bus routes due to lower ridership as a result of the pandemic
Tax relief coming for Burnaby businesses amid COVID-19 crisis

Tax relief coming for Burnaby businesses amid COVID-19 crisis

Tax deferments for businesses were announced by the province on Monday, March 23, along with other financial relief for all British Columbians. The change allows business to defer payments until Sept.
Missing Burnaby man died in hiking accident: police

Missing Burnaby man died in hiking accident: police

No foul play suspected in Ryoji Fujita's death, according to Burnaby RCMP