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Work at Burnaby development resumes after coronavirus scare

Work at Burnaby development resumes after coronavirus scare

Work has resumed at a major Burnaby development project after concerns a worker on site had fallen ill with coronavirus last week.
Baby salmon spotted in ‘battered’ Burnaby urban creek

Baby salmon spotted in ‘battered’ Burnaby urban creek

South Burnaby environmentalists are cheering a discovery last week in what they call a “battered” urban creek.
Coronavirus rumour a ‘despicable act,’ says Burnaby Crystal Mall vendor

Coronavirus rumour a ‘despicable act,’ says Burnaby Crystal Mall vendor

Burnaby politicians and B.C. health officials have been trying to rally around Asian business owners to save them from the devastating impact of coronavirus panic. Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley and B.C.
Starting this month, you'll be able to use your debit card at B.C. Ferries ticket booths

Starting this month, you'll be able to use your debit card at B.C. Ferries ticket booths

Drivers and foot passengers will be able to tap their debit and credit cards at B.C. Ferries ticket booths in coming weeks once new technology is introduced throughout the fleet.
St. Patrick's Day meals are more than green beer and potatoes

St. Patrick's Day meals are more than green beer and potatoes

There are a number of novelty consumables that consistently reappear in the marketplace during the days leading up to March 17. These will most undoubtedly include items such as green tinted beverages like beer and milkshakes for example.
Ride-hailer Lyft announces move into Burnaby

Ride-hailer Lyft announces move into Burnaby

Ride-hailing company Lyft is officially moving into Burnaby, according to the company in an announcement today (Monday).
Sparks fly at Burnaby council over spending on new cops and firefighters

Sparks fly at Burnaby council over spending on new cops and firefighters

A plan to hire 20 new firefighters and four new Mounties generated the most sparks among city councillors at the unveiling of Burnaby’s 2020 budget last week.
Column: How this reporter got scammed by a phishing email and what it could cost her

Column: How this reporter got scammed by a phishing email and what it could cost her

Tri-City News reporter Diane Strandberg, who has reported on phishing scams, let herself get scammed. Now, she has some advice
LifeLabs fights bid for report on cyberattack in wake of data breach

LifeLabs fights bid for report on cyberattack in wake of data breach

LifeLabs is taking the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia to court, claiming the commissioner cannot compel the firm to hand over a third-party report into an October 2019 cyberattack due to solicitor-client privilege.
Opinion: Cheap Burnaby stratas share some blame for skyrocketing insurance

Opinion: Cheap Burnaby stratas share some blame for skyrocketing insurance

This blog will likely get me burned in effigy outside the NOW office, but I’m still writing it. Burnaby residents who own in a strata need to take a hard look in the mirror as the reality of sky-high insurance rates hits their buildings.