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Burnaby vigil set to protest deplorable U.S. detention camps

Burnaby vigil set to protest deplorable U.S. detention camps

The horrific situation involving camps run by the U.S. government has sparked some Burnaby residents to stage their own protest. A Burnaby event has been organized as part of the global Lights for Liberty campaign.
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Get $3.25 fried chicken sandwiches for one day only at this Vancouver spot

Get $3.25 fried chicken sandwiches for one day only at this Vancouver spot

July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day
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Vancouver Space Centre celebrates far out 50th anniversary of moon landing

Vancouver Space Centre celebrates far out 50th anniversary of moon landing

Legendary DJ John Tanner recalls 1969 monkey-filled moonwalk party
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Burnaby launches Thursday night music, movies under the stars

Burnaby launches Thursday night music, movies under the stars

Weekly family activities, top-notch entertainment and movies under the stars are all coming to Civic Square outside the Bob Prittie Library at Metrotown every Thursday in July and August. In July, show up anytime between 7 and 8:45 p.m.
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Illegal hostel owner’s human rights complaint tossed

Illegal hostel owner’s human rights complaint tossed

A Central Lonsdale homeowner ordered multiple times by the courts to stop using her three-bedroom townhouse as a 15-bed hostel, has lost another bid to stay in business. The B.C.
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Immunization records now mandatory for kids in Burnaby public schools

Immunization records now mandatory for kids in Burnaby public schools

It will now be mandatory for parents and guardians to provide public health units with immunization records for students enrolled in the provincial school system. The B.C.
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TransLink announces extended hours and service for Canada Day

TransLink announces extended hours and service for Canada Day

Heading out on Canada Day to see some of the festivities? TransLink says it will increase transit service and extend hours on Canada Day to accommodate the large crowds that attend Canada Day festivities.
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Water Splashing Festival in Burnaby grows even bigger, say organizers

Water Splashing Festival in Burnaby grows even bigger, say organizers

July 28 event will celebrate Chinese heritage at Swangard Stadium
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This is how much TransLink fares will jump on Monday

This is how much TransLink fares will jump on Monday

While we’ll be busy celebrating Canada Day on July 1, TransLink will also be rolling out their annual fare increases.
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Most Canada Day vehicle crashes in B.C. occur in Metro Vancouver

Most Canada Day vehicle crashes in B.C. occur in Metro Vancouver

Annual summer CounterAttack campaign launches for Canada Day long weekend
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