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UPDATED: Union representing SkyTrain workers considers possible strike action

UPDATED: Union representing SkyTrain workers considers possible strike action

CUPE Local 7000, the union representing 900 SkyTrain workers, says negotiations with the BC Rapid Transit Company (SkyTrain) have reached a deadlock.
Opinion: Jagmeet Singh meets Trudeau Thursday. Can he swing a deal?

Opinion: Jagmeet Singh meets Trudeau Thursday. Can he swing a deal?

The big question following the federal election was if the federal NDP could negotiate some sort of deal in exchange for keeping a federal Liberal government afloat. The Liberals, of course, don’t have a majority and need another party to support it.
Arrest made in Burnaby-area robbery spree

Arrest made in Burnaby-area robbery spree

A 32-year-old man is facing 13 charges following an alleged robbery in four different cities.
Comedy icon Bill Murray spotted at Vancouver Canucks game last night

Comedy icon Bill Murray spotted at Vancouver Canucks game last night

“Who ya gunna call?” Comedy legend Bill Murray was spotted at a Vancouver Canucks game on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Rogers Arena.
This adorable kitten came into the Vancouver SPCA with a badly injured leg (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

This adorable kitten came into the Vancouver SPCA with a badly injured leg (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

The BC SPCA Vancouver Branch is asking the public for donations after an adorable kitten came in with a badly injured front leg.
Burnaby 1-bedroom rents skyrocket nearly 11%: report

Burnaby 1-bedroom rents skyrocket nearly 11%: report

Think rents in the City of Burnaby are bad? You’re right, but you’re also wrong. They are far worse than you imagined and they are getting even worse. That’s according to a new report.
TransLink says it likely can’t tell you which bus routes will be affected by strike action

TransLink says it likely can’t tell you which bus routes will be affected by strike action

TransLink has stated that it will continue to update riders about service cancellations, but that it won’t be able to say which bus routes will be affected as a result of strike action. The transit authority informed riders in the morning on Nov.
Blocked dashboard results in ticket from DPD

Blocked dashboard results in ticket from DPD

It’s a case of distracted driving on another level. On Wednesday morning, Delta police shared a recent distracted driving/speeding incident on its Facebook page as a reminder and lesson to drivers.
Opinion: Medical waste dumped on a Burnaby street. This is getting scary

Opinion: Medical waste dumped on a Burnaby street. This is getting scary

My recent blogs on dumping have unleashed a tsunami of reports from Burnaby residents. The latest incident includes bags of medical waste dumped on a Burnaby street – this time on Albert at Ingleton in the Heights.
TransLink, bus drivers' union to resume talks

TransLink, bus drivers' union to resume talks

But union warns strike could get worse if deal isn't reached by Friday