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Opinion: Burnaby cops posted warning signs - 19 dummies didn’t notice

Opinion: Burnaby cops posted warning signs - 19 dummies didn’t notice

Burnaby drivers had enough warnings about a distracted driving blitz earlier this week. There was a big banner hanging over an overpass. Volunteers and officers were holding up giant signs. Officers were also standing at an intersection.
Canucks commit to helping part-time arena employees during NHL stoppage

Canucks commit to helping part-time arena employees during NHL stoppage

‘The program will be based on individual need, to avoid financial hardship during this unexpected employment disruption’
Les Leyne: Stratas could walk away and insure themselves

Les Leyne: Stratas could walk away and insure themselves

In the absence so far of any better notions, here’s an idea about the condo insurance crisis that might be worth talking about.
Opinion: Resident fed up with ‘bass thumping’ at Burnaby hookah lounges

Opinion: Resident fed up with ‘bass thumping’ at Burnaby hookah lounges

Back in October 2018, Burnaby council made a final decision to deny a hookah lounge’s appeal of a city closure order. Pure Hookah Lounge on Hastings Street in the Heights had 119 noise complaints filed against it and the city had finally had enough.
Burnaby school moving away from in-person instruction due to COVID-19

Burnaby school moving away from in-person instruction due to COVID-19

Simon Fraser University on Burnaby Mountain is going online for its instruction due to COVID-19.
Owner behind iconic Burnaby sign remembered as strong businesswoman

Owner behind iconic Burnaby sign remembered as strong businesswoman

Helen Arnold, owner of a proud institution - Helen's Children's Wear, which graced Hastings Street in Burnaby Heights for 50 years - has passed away. She died on Dec. 15. She was 99.
Burnaby students face COVID-19 impacts after break: superintendent

Burnaby students face COVID-19 impacts after break: superintendent

The Burnaby school district is advising students and parents to be ready for more possible COVID-19 related impacts when they get back from spring break. On Thursday, provincial health officer Dr.
Seniors Advocate asks public to look out for elderly during COVID-19 crisis

Seniors Advocate asks public to look out for elderly during COVID-19 crisis

Isobel Mackenzie is asking all British Columbians to contact their elderly friends, family, and neighbours who might need some extra help and see how that person is doing
COVID-19 won't stop Burnaby RCMP from responding to 911 calls: top cop

COVID-19 won't stop Burnaby RCMP from responding to 911 calls: top cop

911 calls will continue to be Burnaby RCMP’s number 1 priority even if local Mounties get sick with COVID-19, says Burnaby’s top cop. Responding to questions at a meeting of the city’s public safety committee Thursday, Chief Supt.
I shopped for toilet paper amidst COVID-19 hysteria (PHOTOS)

I shopped for toilet paper amidst COVID-19 hysteria (PHOTOS)

I discovered it's not just toilet paper being hoarded in Metro Vancouver