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Instead of just making a decision on daylight saving time, B.C. orders a survey

Instead of just making a decision on daylight saving time, B.C. orders a survey

B.C. Premier John Horgan is doing that dance again. The one where he talks about maybe, perhaps, kinda he is thinking of making daylight saving time time permanent, like “our neighbours in the western United States.” It’s something most people want.
I'm happy for this Lotto Max winner, even if he is an Oilers fan

I'm happy for this Lotto Max winner, even if he is an Oilers fan

I usually feel a personal connection to people who win lottery jackpots. I cheer for them and feel envious of them at the same time.
Deadly month in Burnaby prompts workshop on pedestrian safety

Deadly month in Burnaby prompts workshop on pedestrian safety

After three pedestrian fatalities in a single month, Burnaby RCMP is focusing on pedestrian safety in its next Safe Community Series workshop. On Thursday (June 27), Const.
Police looking for alleged flasher who cruised SkyTrain through Burnaby

Police looking for alleged flasher who cruised SkyTrain through Burnaby

Transit police are looking for help finding a man who allegedly flashed his genitals at a female SkyTrain passenger in April.
Burnaby residents protest outside Liberal MP's office over 'massive subsidy'

Burnaby residents protest outside Liberal MP's office over 'massive subsidy'

About 40 concerned Burnaby residents gathered in front of Burnaby North-Seymour MP Terry Beech's constituency office on Saturday to voice their strong opposition to the Trudeau Liberals' re-approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.
More buses on these overcrowded Burnaby-New West routes start today

More buses on these overcrowded Burnaby-New West routes start today

Starting today (June 24), TransLink has increased service on what it called “overcrowded” routes, including Burnaby and New Westminster.
ICYMI: Willingdon to be closed 5 hours on Tuesday for firefighter's funeral

ICYMI: Willingdon to be closed 5 hours on Tuesday for firefighter's funeral

The City of Burnaby issued another notice reminding residents of a major road closure on Tuesday, June 25. Willingdon Avenue will be closed between Canada Way and Burke Street in Burnaby from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Burnaby Scandinavian Centre hosts wife-carrying contest

Burnaby Scandinavian Centre hosts wife-carrying contest

The Scandinavian Centre in Burnaby is the centre of Scandinavian culture. Each year, the centre hosts its annual mid-summer festival, full of good food, music and games.
BC Wildfire Service working to contain blaze north of Vancouver

BC Wildfire Service working to contain blaze north of Vancouver

Firefighters in British Columbia are working to contain a small wildfire between Horseshoe Bay and Lions Bay north of Vancouver
Lottery ticket holders wiped out all weekend in draws

Lottery ticket holders wiped out all weekend in draws

It was a rotten weekend for lottery ticket holders across Canada. No. Jackpots. Won. No winning ticket was sold for the $7 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw.