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Second assault trial ordered for Burnaby man with coin-eating compulsion

Second assault trial ordered for Burnaby man with coin-eating compulsion

Trial judge erred in allowing Varinder Singh’s self-reported mental disorders to raise reasonable doubt, appeal judge rules.
Burnaby manslaughter trial missing key witness

Burnaby manslaughter trial missing key witness

After a week of witness testimony, a manslaughter trial has been adjourned. Burnaby resident Franco Douglas Sarra is facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of 53-year-old Russ Armfelt.
Union vows to escalate Metro Vancouver transit job action if progress not made

Union vows to escalate Metro Vancouver transit job action if progress not made

TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond urges both sides to resume bargaining
Bus cancellations loom in Metro Vancouver transit strike

Bus cancellations loom in Metro Vancouver transit strike

Commuters have been warned to expect some bus cancellations as job action by transit workers continues across Metro Vancouver, but SeaBus service connecting Vancouver and North Shore is already taking a hit.
$10-million lottery winner dreaming of a trip to Ireland

$10-million lottery winner dreaming of a trip to Ireland

James Russell was out with his dogs in a park when he found out he had matched all seven numbers in the November 1, 2019 Lotto Max draw to win the $10-million jackpot. “I was sitting down, it was hard to believe,” said Russell, a Vancouver resident.
Tsleil-Waututh Nation aims to fight Trans Mountain in Supreme Court

Tsleil-Waututh Nation aims to fight Trans Mountain in Supreme Court

North Vancouver’s Tsleil-Waututh Nation is hoping to take their legal battle against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Rogers, UBC launch Canada’s first 5G smart campus

Rogers, UBC launch Canada’s first 5G smart campus

What happened: New 5G infrastructure is launching on UBC campus Why it matters: The technology will be used for research for real-world applications The University of B.C. and Rogers Communications Inc.
Surrey bans sleeping in camper vans parked along streets

Surrey bans sleeping in camper vans parked along streets

Bylaw amendments give bylaw officers ability to fine overnight street-side sleepers $75
Gaming revenues add up for Burnaby school parent groups

Gaming revenues add up for Burnaby school parent groups

Parent groups at Burnaby schools have $456,840 in government gambling revenue to put towards extras for students, like field trips, sports, music and more this year.
Not all carbon offsets are created equal

Not all carbon offsets are created equal

Carbon offsets have been the target of much criticism but may be the only effective means for some sectors to reduce their net effect on climate change