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Distracted driving top priority for ICBC, police and government

Distracted driving top priority for ICBC, police and government

With the start of the new school year, ICBC, police and government are making sure that distracted driving is still their top priority to making roads safer.
This is the most a Burnaby landlord can jack up your rent in 2020

This is the most a Burnaby landlord can jack up your rent in 2020

The Province of B.C. has set the rate that landlords can hike Burnaby rents British Columbia's annual allowable rent increase for 2020 has been set at 2.
Scientists identify new viruses in wild, farmed salmon in B.C.

Scientists identify new viruses in wild, farmed salmon in B.C.

One of three viruses identified was not known to have infected fish before
Parents grapple with the complexities of their kids’ career paths

Parents grapple with the complexities of their kids’ career paths

Parents would encourage their children to be doctors, engineers and professional athletes — but not politicians
'He's never coming back,' mom of Burnaby Starbucks punch victim tells court

'He's never coming back,' mom of Burnaby Starbucks punch victim tells court

From time to time - when the pain of loss becomes unbearable - Michael Vincelli picks up a phone, punches in his son’s cell phone number and waits to hear his son’s voice.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stops for selfies as he hikes Grouse Grind

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stops for selfies as he hikes Grouse Grind

PM provides a birthday bonus before besting 2015 time
Parents asked to report child's immunization status

Parents asked to report child's immunization status

Ministry of health urging parents to update their child's vaccines and report the information to public health
Burnaby Hospital to get $1.3-billion redevelopment, including two new towers

Burnaby Hospital to get $1.3-billion redevelopment, including two new towers

B.C. Premier John Horgan announced a $1.3-billion redevelopment of the aging Burnaby Hospital today, adding more beds and two new patient-care towers. Horgan said the project will impact every part of the existing hospital campus.
Get your teeth (and other body parts) screened for free at this Burnaby health fair

Get your teeth (and other body parts) screened for free at this Burnaby health fair

S.U.C.C.E.S.S., the Chinese Canadian Medical Society and the Canadian Chinese Dental Society of B.C. are jointly hosting a free health fair that drew thousands of people in 2018. The event takes place on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Multiple Vancouver flights cancelled due to powerful Hurricane Dorian

Multiple Vancouver flights cancelled due to powerful Hurricane Dorian

Thousands of flights were cancelled over the Labour Day long weekend after Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas leaving mass destruction in its wake.