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UPDATE: New Westminster native facing charges following U.S. college admissions investigation

UPDATE: New Westminster native facing charges following U.S. college admissions investigation

A New Westminster native is one of 50 people facing charges in an alleged college admissions scam south of the border. At the centre of the investigation is William “Rick” Singer, 58, of Newport Beach, California.
Drink this: Cheap Perfume by Parallel 49 Brewing

Drink this: Cheap Perfume by Parallel 49 Brewing

While the prevailing trend in beer locally has been for more sessionable styles with a lower ABV, down south of the border, the craft games seems to be dominated by big bold beers that will f*** your day up if you’re not careful.
Goodbye, winter: Vancouver forecast calling for sunshine and high of 16 C

Goodbye, winter: Vancouver forecast calling for sunshine and high of 16 C

The Metro Vancouver weather forecast called for snow in many parts of the region last night, but the days ahead look decidedly warmer. Environment Canada calls for a 60 per cent chance of showers this morning, as well as wet snow over higher terrain.
'Solid hiring climate' expected for Burnaby, says employment agency

'Solid hiring climate' expected for Burnaby, says employment agency

Are you looking for a job? Looking to move to another one? Then you might be in luck because Burnaby-Coquitlam-area employers expect a solid hiring climate for the second quarter of 2019, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Surve
Fraudsters fleece Burnaby businesses with CEO scam

Fraudsters fleece Burnaby businesses with CEO scam

Three Burnaby businesses are out thousands of dollars after employees fell victim to the so-called CEO scam.
Health Canada warns cannabis growers about lax online age gates

Health Canada warns cannabis growers about lax online age gates

Federal regulator says ‘additional steps’ needed to ensure youth cannot access promotional content
Vancouver cutting addiction recovery funding as overdose deaths climb

Vancouver cutting addiction recovery funding as overdose deaths climb

Cut means Vancouver Recovery Club will no longer operate around the clock, lives at risk, operators say
Construction on South Burnaby ice rinks to begin in June

Construction on South Burnaby ice rinks to begin in June

Two NHL-size rinks coming to Edmonds, expected complete in 2021
This Burnaby raccoon snuck into a BC Hydro truck to grab lunch and a nap (VIDEO)

This Burnaby raccoon snuck into a BC Hydro truck to grab lunch and a nap (VIDEO)

A BC Hydro truck was the unlikely location for a stolen lunch break and nap for an enterprising critter. The utility agency shared a short video clip on Twitter Monday showing a raccoon that had snuck into a truck on the job in Burnaby this weekend.
City of North Vancouver mulls financial disclosure requirement for top officials

City of North Vancouver mulls financial disclosure requirement for top officials

Proposed bylaw follows naming of former chief administrator as respondent in BCSC investigation of alleged illegal stock scheme