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Lazy dumpers costing taxpayers millions

Lazy dumpers costing taxpayers millions

MetroVancouver wants you to Put Waste in Its Place, but many just dump their mattresses and other junk in back alleys and greenbelts
Fraser Health offers help for exam anxiety

Fraser Health offers help for exam anxiety

Students across the health region may be suffering from stress as they prepare for finals
21-yr-old Burnaby man jailed for criminally harassing Squamish Mountie, lying to court

21-yr-old Burnaby man jailed for criminally harassing Squamish Mountie, lying to court

The charges date back to the day Jeevan Singh Gill was ticketed for having too many passengers and not displaying his 'N.'
Vancouver SPCA seeking help for horrifically abused Pomeranian puppy

Vancouver SPCA seeking help for horrifically abused Pomeranian puppy

The Vancouver BC SPCA branch is asking the public for help with medical costs for a puppy that has suffered horrific abuse.
Metro Vancouver gas prices break North American record

Metro Vancouver gas prices break North American record

Low gas prices in Richmond drew crowds over the weekend, however
Rogers Arena to test new concealed-weapons detection technology

Rogers Arena to test new concealed-weapons detection technology

What happened: Rogers Arena will test technology to better detect weapons on visitors. Why it matters: Vendor says technology will be less intrusive than airport experience.
This Burnaby arrest showed how politics nearly derailed a good thing

This Burnaby arrest showed how politics nearly derailed a good thing

The issue of crime is always a political football – no matter what level of government you are looking at.
Burnaby residents swamped the housing task force because they're desperate

Burnaby residents swamped the housing task force because they're desperate

When Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley started his housing task force this year, I was curious how many people would actually take part.
People call baloney on claim Burnaby seniors project is 'affordable' housing

People call baloney on claim Burnaby seniors project is 'affordable' housing

When I posted a story on Facebook about the opening of the new Fair Haven seniors’ housing project in South Burnaby, I asked a simple question: “Do you consider $1,300/month for one bedroom to be affordable for a low-income senior?” That’s how much t
Burnaby firefighters to retrofit bathtub for teen who has had 18 brain surgeries

Burnaby firefighters to retrofit bathtub for teen who has had 18 brain surgeries

There is a statistic in Casey Wright’s life that is mind-blowing, but definitely doesn’t define him. It goes like this: 18 brain surgeries in 18 years. Like I said, mind-blowing.