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The ‘Uber’ of private jets? Canadian pilot brings private air travel to the masses

The ‘Uber’ of private jets? Canadian pilot brings private air travel to the masses

Jettly hopes to make the ‘private jet’ experience a reality for everyone
This Burnaby food court lets you feast on live music and DJs

This Burnaby food court lets you feast on live music and DJs

Mall music has gotten a lot better since I was a kid. But nothing can substitute live tunes and beats, especially during the summer. The City of Lougheed has launched its Summer Series in the Eateries to liven up lunchtime.
Lane closures coming to this busy Burnaby intersection

Lane closures coming to this busy Burnaby intersection

The FortisBC project to upgrade its gas lines will severely impact one additional Burnaby intersection in the coming weeks. Work is starting a new location at the corner of Lougheed Highway and Bainbridge.
Resident orcas return after eight-week no-show

Resident orcas return after eight-week no-show

The southern resident killer whales that typically frequent the Salish Sea from May to October were not seen for an unprecedented eight weeks in May and June, prompting some who study the mammals to worry about the future of the species.
Don't forget to pay your Burnaby property taxes - oh wait, you blew it!

Don't forget to pay your Burnaby property taxes - oh wait, you blew it!

Did you forget to pay your property taxes in Burnaby? Oh, wow, are you going to get punished. The deadline was on Wednesday, July 3. If you didn’t pay it by that date, a 5% penalty is added to the balance owing.
Kidnapping suspect falls from Burnaby balcony, police watchdog called in

Kidnapping suspect falls from Burnaby balcony, police watchdog called in

B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating after a man fleeing from police suffered serious injuries falling from the 11th floor of a Burnaby apartment building. Just after 10 p.m.
MAP: This interactive map shows all of the earthquakes in B.C. this year

MAP: This interactive map shows all of the earthquakes in B.C. this year

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the B.C. coast Wednesday, July 3 followed by a second earthquake with a 4.0 magnitude. However, a multitude of earthquakes hit the coast every year – but not all of them make headlines.
This dangerous stretch of Burnaby Mountain road will see an urban trail built

This dangerous stretch of Burnaby Mountain road will see an urban trail built

I did a deep dive on Thursday about the issue of protected bike lanes in Burnaby and what cyclists want to see as far as infrastructure changes in our city.
This sexist tweet was aimed at a Burnaby MLA over her parenting

This sexist tweet was aimed at a Burnaby MLA over her parenting

Each January, I test myself. I keep track of all the tweets I find particularly heinous throughout the year so I can look back and decide if I still want to stay on social media.
UPDATED: BC Oil and Gas Commission green lights Woodfibre LNG

UPDATED: BC Oil and Gas Commission green lights Woodfibre LNG

Company has 35 conditions to meet