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Jack Knox: Global epidemic fears trump mess in mirror

Jack Knox: Global epidemic fears trump mess in mirror

Sneezing, hacking, sweating like a TV evangelist, hurtin’ like country song. “I think I’m dying,” I told her. “I’ve got Wuhan coronavirus.
Phrases like ‘insect apocalypse’ undermine science, biologist says

Phrases like ‘insect apocalypse’ undermine science, biologist says

Bugs, people and scientists are poorly served by headlines such as “insect apocalypse,” says a new paper co-authored by a Vancouver Island University biologist.
Driver slams Ferrari into side of a semi in Burnaby (video)

Driver slams Ferrari into side of a semi in Burnaby (video)

Burnaby firefighters had their hands full early Saturday morning to save two occupants of a luxury vehicle. At around 2 a.m., Burnaby crews were called to Willingdon Avenue, just south of Canada Way for a collision.
Update: After year of bargaining, teachers consider escalating job action

Update: After year of bargaining, teachers consider escalating job action

This story has been updated since first published. *** B.C. teachers have started making a tentative plan for escalating job action, in case mediation fails. B.C.
Opinion: Sorry, bozo, you can’t turn left at this Burnaby intersection. Ever

Opinion: Sorry, bozo, you can’t turn left at this Burnaby intersection. Ever

When it comes to Burnaby roads, 10 th Avenue seems to be at the back of the pack when it comes to complaints by commuters. Kingsway, Hastings and Canada Way seem to get the focus of drivers’ attention.
This is Burnaby’s most ingenious lamb dish. Chop, chop

This is Burnaby’s most ingenious lamb dish. Chop, chop

The worst part about going to a typical Greek restaurant in Burnaby is that you really don’t need to see the menu. Seriously, it’s like they all photocopied the menus off of each other when it comes to the variety of dishes.
Mission Hill employee fired for dumping 5,680 litres of wine down the drain… again

Mission Hill employee fired for dumping 5,680 litres of wine down the drain… again

$162,000 of Sauvignon Blanc lost in 30 minutes
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson stretches out for his next apparel play

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson stretches out for his next apparel play

Vancouver billionaire discusses going global with a big investment in a number of brands
Opinion: Furious at Burnaby potholes? Try being patient

Opinion: Furious at Burnaby potholes? Try being patient

The winter takes a heavy toll on Burnaby roads. This past week saw heavy winter snow and icy, meaning roads were being scraped hard by road-clearing crews. That means potholes.
8 roommates stuck on wrong side of Burnaby landslide

8 roommates stuck on wrong side of Burnaby landslide

A group of Burnaby roommates found themselves on the wrong side of a landslide Thursday morning.