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The theatre in Burnaby's biggest mall is being swallowed by a cinema giant

The theatre in Burnaby's biggest mall is being swallowed by a cinema giant

A deal to buy Burnaby’s movie theatre is as good as done. The Cineplex-owned theatre in Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby is part of a huge deal that’s in the final stages Cineplex Inc. shareholders overwhelmingly approved a $2.
Surrey mayor calls Uber a ‘bully’ after city loses court case

Surrey mayor calls Uber a ‘bully’ after city loses court case

Doug McCallum says Uber should have waited for a regional licensing framework for ride hailing, which was approved by him and other mayors on January 30 – two days after Surrey’s bylaw officers started fining Uber and its drivers
Path to 2010 Olympics built from asphalt, steel

Path to 2010 Olympics built from asphalt, steel

Games were catalyst for two major transportation projects
Peanut butter spread recalled due to possible listeria contamination

Peanut butter spread recalled due to possible listeria contamination

Nuts 'N More brand Peanut Spread is sold in numerous stores in British Columbia
Coronavirus update: B.C. doctor calls for calm in the Chinese community

Coronavirus update: B.C. doctor calls for calm in the Chinese community

B.C.'s top medical health official has urged the Lower Mainland's Chinese community to go about their business, despite the coronavirus death toll topping 1,000. Dr.
Health Canada recalls unauthorized products that ‘may contain dangerous ingredients’

Health Canada recalls unauthorized products that ‘may contain dangerous ingredients’

The products are promoted for sexual enhancement, weight loss, as a workout aid, or as ‘poppers’
City of Burnaby considering building organic waste facility

City of Burnaby considering building organic waste facility

The City of Burnaby is floating the idea of creating its own organic waste facility, according to documents published last week.
B.C. regulator’s ride-hailing rejection draws criticism

B.C. regulator’s ride-hailing rejection draws criticism

Passenger Transportation Board cites concerns over company’s business model among reasons to refuse licence
Metro Vancouver Chinese restaurants facing fallout as coronavirus fears spread

Metro Vancouver Chinese restaurants facing fallout as coronavirus fears spread

‘2020 will undoubtedly be a very, very tough year — not just for us in the restaurant business, but all businesses in general’
Burnaby's biggest mall is blooming with 14,000 tulips

Burnaby's biggest mall is blooming with 14,000 tulips

Spring has sprung in Burnaby’s biggest mall with the arrival of tulips. A lot of them. How many tulips? Oh, about 14,000 of them for the second I Heart Tulips event.