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Burnaby house allegedly linked to Canada Revenue Agency scam

Burnaby house allegedly linked to Canada Revenue Agency scam

The province is going after a $1.9-million Burnaby house it claims is linked to various mail scams, including a well-known Canada Revenue Agency con. The house, at 7318 4th St.
This photo shows how quakes devastate schools

This photo shows how quakes devastate schools

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and a new study finds that visuals may be a more effective way to encourage behaviour.
Six bears killed in the same PoCo neighbourhood last week

Six bears killed in the same PoCo neighbourhood last week

Conservation officers say the two families — including four first-year cubs — were destroyed because of access to human food sources.
'They are taxis': Burnaby to charge ride-hailing cars same fees as cabs

'They are taxis': Burnaby to charge ride-hailing cars same fees as cabs

New licensing scheme expected to be temporary as Metro Vancouver municipalities work on a regional model
Burnaby family says this is the last year for spectacular Christmas display

Burnaby family says this is the last year for spectacular Christmas display

One of the best parts of the Christmas season is driving or walking or cycling around Burnaby and checking out people’s Christmas lights. One of my favourites is the display set up each year by Tina and Herb Sherwood.
Over half of homeless people may have experienced a head injury: study

Over half of homeless people may have experienced a head injury: study

A UBC-led study has found that people who are homeless experience a disproportionately high prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Opinion: A Burnaby speed freak got his ride seized. It's not enough

Opinion: A Burnaby speed freak got his ride seized. It's not enough

We’re fresh off a pickup truck driver dying after speeding down a Burnaby road and here comes another maniac.
Surrey mayor Doug McCallum’s statements at odds with police chief

Surrey mayor Doug McCallum’s statements at odds with police chief

Assistant Commissioner Dwayne McDonald says hiring freeze will have ‘detrimental effect’ on service whereas Mayor Doug McCallum says McDonald told him otherwise
Burnaby adopts 'best in Canada' tenant assistance policy

Burnaby adopts 'best in Canada' tenant assistance policy

Robust renter protections unanimously approved in principle
North Van woman who drove drunk from court gets driving ban

North Van woman who drove drunk from court gets driving ban

A North Vancouver woman who drove drunk to her court hearing on drunk driving charges has been handed a three-year driving ban and a $2,000 fine.