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TransLink asks for ideas on improving Burnaby transit facilities

TransLink asks for ideas on improving Burnaby transit facilities

Is there a Burnaby SkyTrain or bus exchange you think can be improved? Do you have the ideas to improve it? Then TransLink wants to hear from you during its “open call for innovation.
Society launches 'toxic stops here' ad campaign in local bus shelters

Society launches 'toxic stops here' ad campaign in local bus shelters

A local charity is launching an awareness campaign targeting toxic masculinity. Children of the Street Society has ads going up in bus shelters across Metro Vancouver.
Meet the Vancouverite poised to lead B.C.’s 43,000 teachers

Meet the Vancouverite poised to lead B.C.’s 43,000 teachers

BC Teachers’ Federation president-elect Teri Mooring takes over her new position in June.
Burnaby residents asked to report bats coming out of winter slumber

Burnaby residents asked to report bats coming out of winter slumber

If the spring weather makes you feel like going outside, you are not alone. Warm temperatures mean that bats are becoming active after a winter of hibernation and the BC Community Bat Program wants you to keep your eyes open for bat activity.
Why this 1980 Ford van was a fan favourite at the Vancouver International Auto Show (PHOTOS)

Why this 1980 Ford van was a fan favourite at the Vancouver International Auto Show (PHOTOS)

Amid the latest high-powered models, innovative eco-friendly whips, and something called the “Hoonicorn,” it was a 1980 Ford Econoline van that stole the show at this year’s Vancouver International Auto Show .
Burnaby homeowners could get 'stove tax' credited back

Burnaby homeowners could get 'stove tax' credited back

Proposal would see homeowners who do not rent out a suite exempted from utility surcharge
Someone won $5 million. Boom!

Someone won $5 million. Boom!

What kind of a home would $5 million get you in Burnaby? How about Vancouver? Not as much as you’d hope, but that doesn’t mean you wouldn’t welcome it. A single ticket claimed the $5 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw.
Lions and gorillas and chimps – Oh my!

Lions and gorillas and chimps – Oh my!

Uganda checks plenty of boxes on the wildlife bucket list
PNE Playland announces 2019 opening date and new bonus feature

PNE Playland announces 2019 opening date and new bonus feature

Ready to have some fun?
Dashcam footage shows Bentley speeding in wrong direction on B.C. highway (VIDEO)

Dashcam footage shows Bentley speeding in wrong direction on B.C. highway (VIDEO)

A Bentley was filmed speeding the wrong direction down the Coquihalla Highway