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Burnaby NOW nominated for three newspaper excellence awards

Burnaby NOW nominated for three newspaper excellence awards

Your hometown community newspaper, the Burnaby NOW , has been nominated for three awards in a prestigious provincial community newspaper competition.
Homeless count getting underway today in Burnaby

Homeless count getting underway today in Burnaby

The 2020 homeless count is getting underway today (Tuesday) in Burnaby and other Metro Vancouver cities. The B.C.
In Translation: Stories from Chinese media

In Translation: Stories from Chinese media

In Translation, is a weekly Richmond News feature which highlights some of the top news stories in Chinese media and translates them into English. 1) Headline: “Supermarkets replenish empty shelves with rice and toilet paper,” Ming Pao , March.
Opinion: I was told women are too 'distracting' to work construction

Opinion: I was told women are too 'distracting' to work construction

March 8 is International Women’s Day, when we celebrate the achievements of women in every corner of the world and recommit ourselves to calling out inequality and working together to forge a gender-equal world.
Coronavirus latest: Death toll reaches six in Washington State

Coronavirus latest: Death toll reaches six in Washington State

Washington state health authorities have confirmed that four more people have died from illness caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), bring the region’s total to six. Dr.
Proposed changes require more ‘affordable’ rentals in Burnaby developments

Proposed changes require more ‘affordable’ rentals in Burnaby developments

If a “finalized” rental policy passes through Burnaby City Hall, new developments could be required to provide more units at an “affordable” rate.
Half the trucks checked in Burnaby last week taken off the road

Half the trucks checked in Burnaby last week taken off the road

Nearly half the trucks inspected during a commercial vehicle enforcement blitz in Burnaby last week were pulled off the road.
Uber also reveals expanded ride-hailing service area across Metro Vancouver

Uber also reveals expanded ride-hailing service area across Metro Vancouver

Uber is now serving a wider expanse of the Metro Vancouver region as of today
Password changes needed after data breach, says SFU

Password changes needed after data breach, says SFU

Personal information has been affected following a data breach at Simon Fraser University (SFU).
Agreement on Wet’suwet’en title hasn’t stopped protests

Agreement on Wet’suwet’en title hasn’t stopped protests

Agreement to expedite Wet'suwet'en rights and title recognition doesn't resolve dispute over Coastal GasLink