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Earthquake readiness systems improving but gaps remain: experts

Earthquake readiness systems improving but gaps remain: experts

Vancouver has ‘killer buildings,’ city consultant tells municipalities conference
Burnaby protest group helping to close a major intersection today

Burnaby protest group helping to close a major intersection today

A Burnaby anti-Trans Mountain group is helping organize a protest Tuesday afternoon that will disrupt traffic at a major intersection.
A sisterhood for partners of men with spinal cord injuries

A sisterhood for partners of men with spinal cord injuries

After Elena Pauly’s boyfriend sustained a spinal-cord injury in 2016, she turned to Google for guidance on how to navigate the challenges of her new role as both a romantic partner and caregiver.
No ‘dangerous offender’ status for teen who can’t control sex impulses

No ‘dangerous offender’ status for teen who can’t control sex impulses

A male who broke into a woman’s bedroom and sexually assaulted her when he was 16 - and then racked up 130 reported incidents at the Burnaby Youth Custody Services Centre for “immature posturing… physical violence… intimidation… sexualized behaviour…
Learn a ‘day in the life of a Lyft driver’ at free Class 4 sessions

Learn a ‘day in the life of a Lyft driver’ at free Class 4 sessions

Lyft on Monday announced a partnership with Valley Driving School to help drivers meet one of B.C.’s requirements for becoming a ride-hailing driver.
PHOTOS: Runners brave the rain at Burnaby Lake

PHOTOS: Runners brave the rain at Burnaby Lake

Dozens of people braved the wet weather to hit the pavement in the Burnaby Lake Run Sunday morning. This year's run, put on by the LaPower Running Club and sponsored by Concord and the Burnaby NOW, included a 1.
Opinion: Insane drivers caught going the wrong way to avoid a crash. Wait, what?

Opinion: Insane drivers caught going the wrong way to avoid a crash. Wait, what?

The Drive BC Twitter account is one of the go-to places you check if you want to know about traffic snarls. It’s run by the province’s transportation ministry and staff monitor all of the traffic cameras.
This Burnaby cop lopped off his bodacious hipster beard to fight cancer

This Burnaby cop lopped off his bodacious hipster beard to fight cancer

Cops for Cancer’s bike tour rolls into Burnaby on Monday and the public is invited to come out and support this worthy cause. The event is at 2 p.m. at Burnaby City Hall. What you’ll see are the riders who are raising money to fight cancer.
Next steps in Meng Wanzhou legal proceedings to kick off Monday

Next steps in Meng Wanzhou legal proceedings to kick off Monday

Defence lawyers are expected to formally apply for a stay in the case
MEC to close for global climate strike

MEC to close for global climate strike

For the first time, the Vancouver-based outdoor retailer will offer employees the day off to demonstrate