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Injunction prohibits disruption of B.C. Ferries sailings

Injunction prohibits disruption of B.C. Ferries sailings

B.C. Ferries has won a court injunction to keep protesters from disrupting sailings this Family Day weekend and beyond. The order issued by B.C. Supreme Court on Friday bars people from blocking access to ferry terminals by land or water.
Burnaby's iconic 'Swinging Girl' down – but not for long

Burnaby's iconic 'Swinging Girl' down – but not for long

When the neon “Swinging Girl” on Hastings Street in Burnaby’s Heights neighbourhood stops swinging, people notice. When she disappears, people panic.
Burnaby anti-racism forum seeks to preach beyond the converted

Burnaby anti-racism forum seeks to preach beyond the converted

An anti-racism group is hoping to get a diverse range of voices when it hosts a community dialogue on global migration to Burnaby.
Burnaby Board of Trade demands an end to blockades

Burnaby Board of Trade demands an end to blockades

The Burnaby Board of Trade wants the government to do something about the anti-pipeline protest blockades happening across Canada. But the board’s president stops short of saying what should be done.
B.C. home to seven of the top 20 most romantic cities in Canada

B.C. home to seven of the top 20 most romantic cities in Canada

B.C. had the lion's share of appearances on the love list.
New doc to examine Joe Keithley’s shift from punk to Burnaby politician

New doc to examine Joe Keithley’s shift from punk to Burnaby politician

Burnaby councillor and punk rock legend Joe Keithley and his band, D.O.A., will be the subjects of an upcoming documentary.
Coronavirus update: 5th case revealed in B.C.

Coronavirus update: 5th case revealed in B.C.

Woman in her 30s flew in from Shanghai to Vancouver, before driving to the B.C. Interior
Valentine’s Day traditions around the world

Valentine’s Day traditions around the world

Flowers, chocolates and candle-lit dinner are all things traditional when it comes to Valentine’s Day in North America. However, there are unique traditions for celebrating the special day in other countries.
You don't have to have a backyard to do the Great Backyard Bird Count

You don't have to have a backyard to do the Great Backyard Bird Count

Counting birds in the Tri-Cities this weekend helps scientists track birds all over North America
Coastal GasLink resumes pipeline work, while protests rage on

Coastal GasLink resumes pipeline work, while protests rage on

RCMP confirm scoped rifle was used to observe protesters