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Prosecutor confronts driver over checking Burnaby crosswalk for pedestrians

Prosecutor confronts driver over checking Burnaby crosswalk for pedestrians

A man accused of driving without due care in the fatal crash involving a teen pedestrian took the stand Thursday afternoon, with the testimony at times emotional and other times tense.
Burnaby to charge parking fees at electric vehicle charging stations

Burnaby to charge parking fees at electric vehicle charging stations

Fees will encourage turnover, prevent congestion, city says
Black Friday sales mean heavy traffic, warns YVR Airport

Black Friday sales mean heavy traffic, warns YVR Airport

You might not even be out to shop for deals on Black Friday and over the weekend, but big sales at a popular mall are expected to cause traffic delays for anyone heading in or out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
‘F***, she’s under the car’: court hears 911 call in Burnaby death

‘F***, she’s under the car’: court hears 911 call in Burnaby death

“I hit a pedestrian in the crosswalk; I can’t find them. Someone else hit them after.” Those were among the first words spoken by Paul Oliver Wong after he hit a pedestrian in his Dodge Dakota on Jan. 17, 2018.
The cat found in a container from China has made an amazing comeback (VIDEO)

The cat found in a container from China has made an amazing comeback (VIDEO)

The name Journey was a fitting choice for this special cat. Watching the feline play with her foster carer now, it’s hard to believe she is the same cat that was found emaciated and terrified inside a shipping container in B.C. in April.
The cat found in a container from China has made an amazing comeback (VIDEO)

The cat found in a container from China has made an amazing comeback (VIDEO)

The name Journey was a fitting choice for this special cat. Watching the feline play with her foster carer now, it’s hard to believe she is the same cat that was found emaciated and terrified inside a shipping container in B.C. in April.
Could dogs boost children’s reading? This UBC researcher says ‘yes’

Could dogs boost children’s reading? This UBC researcher says ‘yes’

The presence of a therapy dog appears to improve reading confidence and stamina among children
Burnaby school board endorses children's charter

Burnaby school board endorses children's charter

Charter brings the rights and voices of young people to the forefront
B.C. mall Santa fired over 'naughty' photos

B.C. mall Santa fired over 'naughty' photos

A beloved Santa Claus has been fired from his job at a Penticton mall for pictures he took on his personal time while dressed in his costume.
Extinction Rebellion Vancouver planning Black Friday funeral for the planet

Extinction Rebellion Vancouver planning Black Friday funeral for the planet

‘This solemn demonstration of grief will disrupt the business as usual on consumerism’s holiest day’