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Rare booze set for special release at three Burnaby stores on Nov. 2

Rare booze set for special release at three Burnaby stores on Nov. 2

Sure, you love to drink whisky, but you’re also bored with what’s often for sale. Nov. 2 is your chance to try something really rare as three BC Liquor Stores in Burnaby will take part in the annual Premium Spirits Release.
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People who smoke or snort drugs half as likely to carry naloxone: BCCDC

People who smoke or snort drugs half as likely to carry naloxone: BCCDC

The BC Centre for Disease Control calls on all people who use drugs, whether through smoking or snorting, to pick up and learn how to use a naloxone kit.
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This glitch is clogging traffic at Burnaby’s craziest intersection

This glitch is clogging traffic at Burnaby’s craziest intersection

The craziest intersection in Burnaby is at Canada Way and Kensington. I say this based on the combination of poor design, bad behaviour and overall problems with traffic lineups during rush-hour periods.
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Les Leyne: $100 million for First Nations sets stage for reconciliation

Les Leyne: $100 million for First Nations sets stage for reconciliation

British Columbia will start writing the general concept of Indigenous reconciliation into law today, something that has big ramifications. So does a new financial deal that preceded today’s bill.
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B.C. Liberals introduce legislation that would change how business properties are taxed

B.C. Liberals introduce legislation that would change how business properties are taxed

Proposed legislation could see Vancouver properties taxed on current versus future uses
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New David Sidoo indictment highlights fake claim that L.A. gangsters attacked his son

New David Sidoo indictment highlights fake claim that L.A. gangsters attacked his son

Vancouver businessman involved in U.S. college admissions scandal now facing further allegations
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You can drink beer and wine on B.C. Ferries sailings out of Vancouver as of this week

You can drink beer and wine on B.C. Ferries sailings out of Vancouver as of this week

Thirsty B.C. Ferries passengers will have the chance to sip an alcoholic beverage on sailings between Vancouver and Victoria starting Thursday.
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A look inside the world of restaurant inspections in and around Metro Vancouver

A look inside the world of restaurant inspections in and around Metro Vancouver

For Dan Glover, perhaps one of the more unpleasant aspects of inspecting restaurants is when sewage backs up into the establishment.
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Take care with cannabis-infused lollies, mac ’n’ cheese: Burnaby RCMP

Take care with cannabis-infused lollies, mac ’n’ cheese: Burnaby RCMP

With the legalization of cannabis edibles last week, Burnaby RCMP is cautioning consumers not to buy from illegal dispensaries and to make sure their products are stored safely.
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BC SPCA seizes professional dog walker’s pets found in distress

BC SPCA seizes professional dog walker’s pets found in distress

This story has been amended since first posting to remove information since redacted from the BCFIRB ruling.
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