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Burnaby doesn't have enough occupational therapists to staff new networks: group

Burnaby doesn't have enough occupational therapists to staff new networks: group

The number of occupational therapists in Burnaby isn’t enough to properly staff the primary-care networks announced last week by B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix.
UPDATE: Burnaby council pulls salary disclosure resolution from UBCM wish list

UPDATE: Burnaby council pulls salary disclosure resolution from UBCM wish list

Council voted to submit resolutions requesting pensions for local politicians and allowing suites in duplexes
Burnaby to waive garbage fees for some residents with medical conditions

Burnaby to waive garbage fees for some residents with medical conditions

In-home treatments can produce excessive garbage, city says
All-party committee urges no caps, boundaries or class 4 licences for ride-hailing firms

All-party committee urges no caps, boundaries or class 4 licences for ride-hailing firms

Ride-hailing companies in B.C. should not be bound by caps on the number of vehicles they operate or geographical boundaries, or require class 4 licences, an all-party government committee on ride hailing has recommended.
Almost 80 per cent of B.C. residents concerned about measles, says new poll

Almost 80 per cent of B.C. residents concerned about measles, says new poll

Insights West survey also found that more than 20 per cent of residents are doubtful about the effectiveness of vaccines
Stormy weather: Metro Van forecast calls for risk of thunderstorm today

Stormy weather: Metro Van forecast calls for risk of thunderstorm today

The Metro Vancouver weather forecast includes a risk of a thunderstorm and showers after a long stretch of warm, record-breaking temperatures.
Transplant Trot in Burnaby aims to raise awareness about organ donation

Transplant Trot in Burnaby aims to raise awareness about organ donation

For Kathleen Fleming, the issue of organ donation is a family matter.
A dazzling meteor shower will electrify local skies next month

A dazzling meteor shower will electrify local skies next month

Stargazers will have the opportunity to see one of the year’s most magical meteor showers this spring in Vancouver. The Lyrid meteor shower takes place in the Lower Mainland from April 16 to 25, but it will peak on April 23.
How to have your voice heard by Burnaby's housing task force

How to have your voice heard by Burnaby's housing task force

Sign up for the community recommendations workshop
Dates revealed for FREE outdoor movies in Stanley Park this summer

Dates revealed for FREE outdoor movies in Stanley Park this summer

The Evo Summer Cinema Series returns to Second Beach in Stanley Park this summer for another season of movies under the stars. The movies are shown every Tuesday night after sunset (weather permitting) beside the beach.