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Burnaby school president vows to stop hugging students due to COVID-19

Burnaby school president vows to stop hugging students due to COVID-19

There should be no hugging at Burnaby’s BCIT. That’s one of the messages from BCIT president Kathy Kinloch, who is featured in a new video posted on YouTube and sent out to students, faculty and staff.
Vancouver Coastal Health warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at dental conference

Vancouver Coastal Health warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at dental conference

A person who attended the conference on March 6 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. has tested positive for coronavirus
North Burnaby parents fundraise for new community sport court

North Burnaby parents fundraise for new community sport court

Burnaby Heights residents will soon have a snazzy new outdoor facility for playing basketball, ball hockey and gaga ball, thanks to parents at an elementary school in the area.
Burnaby's Jagmeet Singh says he's self-isolating due to illness

Burnaby's Jagmeet Singh says he's self-isolating due to illness

Burnaby South MP and federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is in self-isolation, according to his Twitter feed. Singh tweeted out to his supporters Thursday morning in both French and English about an illness.
The NHL is suspending the season due to the coronavirus pandemic

The NHL is suspending the season due to the coronavirus pandemic

According to reports, the NHL has followed the lead of other sports leagues around the world and suspended its season
Rogers to start delivering Metro Vancouver customers’ phone purchases

Rogers to start delivering Metro Vancouver customers’ phone purchases

Delivery person will be an expert who can help the customer set up their phone and buy accessories
Job climate called 'optimistic' for Burnaby workers

Job climate called 'optimistic' for Burnaby workers

According to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, Burnaby employers expect a cautiously optimistic hiring climate for the second quarter of 2020.
This Burnaby mall just added a stylish global workspace giant

This Burnaby mall just added a stylish global workspace giant

Competing with Burnaby’s biggest mall – Metropolis at Metrotown – isn’t easy, by one local shopping centre is trying to do just that. That means adding more than just shopping and eating options.
Burnaby baker to donate 50% of proceeds from Macaron Day. Yum

Burnaby baker to donate 50% of proceeds from Macaron Day. Yum

Macaron Day is back on Friday, March 20 and Burnaby’s Mon Paris Pâtisserie (4396 Beresford St.) is delighted to be participating in this meaningful annual charitable event.
This iconic Burnaby restaurant is being sold off piece by piece

This iconic Burnaby restaurant is being sold off piece by piece

When I first wrote about the closing of Horizons Restaurant after 34 years, I received an outpouring of emotions from readers. One person said that Horizons, located on Burnaby Mountain, was where she had her wedding reception.