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Person infected with measles spent hours in a Burnaby shopping mall

Person infected with measles spent hours in a Burnaby shopping mall

Some Burnaby shoppers may have been exposed to the measles virus, according to a news release from Fraser Health. “A new case of measles infection has been identified in the Lower Mainland,” said the news release.
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Three new child-care centres coming to Burnaby by 2020

Three new child-care centres coming to Burnaby by 2020

Burnaby should have three new child-care centres with a total of 124 new licensed spaces by January 2020, thanks in part to $2.25 million from the provincial government.
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Province trying to distance itself from issue of school closures

Province trying to distance itself from issue of school closures

Not exactly clear what education minister’s letter means for Vancouver School Board
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French consul in Vancouver touched by outpouring of support after Notre-Dame fire

French consul in Vancouver touched by outpouring of support after Notre-Dame fire

Consul General Philipe Sutter was at an elementary school in Burnaby Tuesday morning.
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Former Mayor Derek Corrigan charged $20,000 to free golf program over 5 years

Former Mayor Derek Corrigan charged $20,000 to free golf program over 5 years

Over 5 years, more than $230,000 in fees waived at Burnaby's recreation facilities
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TransLink announces more than 8,000 new service hours on these routes

TransLink announces more than 8,000 new service hours on these routes

Beginning April 22, several routes on TransLink’s bus network will be running earlier, later and more often.
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Feds warn about sketchy eye and skin products sold at Burnaby store

Feds warn about sketchy eye and skin products sold at Burnaby store

Health Canada is warning Burnaby residents about multiple unauthorized health products - including eye drops and an acne gel - being sold at a Kingsway store.
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Seized crime proceeds are being used to help vulnerable Burnaby women

Seized crime proceeds are being used to help vulnerable Burnaby women

Crooks are doing their part to help vulnerable women in Burnaby this year.
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Burnaby is looking for young people to discuss the housing crisis

Burnaby is looking for young people to discuss the housing crisis

The City of Burnaby is looking for young people to specifically comment on the housing crisis. An application process has been set up for people as part of Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley’s housing task force.
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Woolith Fair: Knit is about to get real at this three-day Metro Vancouver yarn crawl

Woolith Fair: Knit is about to get real at this three-day Metro Vancouver yarn crawl

Calling all knitters, crocheters and fibre arts fans: Woolith Fair is happening later this month.
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