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Politicians promote new child tax benefit in Burnaby

Politicians promote new child tax benefit in Burnaby

Provincial officials were at a Burnaby elementary school this morning (Monday) to promote the new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit.
Ikea gets the ball rolling in Canada with new salmon meatballs

Ikea gets the ball rolling in Canada with new salmon meatballs

Goodness, gracious, great meatballs of salmon: There’s a new addition to the lineup of meat (and non-meat) balls on the menu at Ikea Canada cafes coast to coast. Ikea Canada has announced the addition of salmon balls to the menu.
Vancouver ranked No. 2 for public transportation in Canada

Vancouver ranked No. 2 for public transportation in Canada

Vancouver has taken second place on and index of the best large Canadian cities for public transit. Toronto ranked first, while Montreal placed third.
Ombudsperson blasts hospitals for way patients are detained

Ombudsperson blasts hospitals for way patients are detained

Hospitals are failing to follow legal safeguards for mentally ill patients who are involuntarily detained, according to a report issued recently by B.C.’s ombudsperson.
Parts of Metro Vancouver could see 10-15 cm of snowfall Monday

Parts of Metro Vancouver could see 10-15 cm of snowfall Monday

A new Pacific storm is rolling into the Metro Vancouver area Monday afternoon and evening, and while for many of us that means heavy rainfall to break the lull of this weekend’s sunshine, for other communities it could mean more snow.
Why the City of Burnaby says this cafe can't have chairs and tables

Why the City of Burnaby says this cafe can't have chairs and tables

Zoning rules require JJ Bean's new location to only serve coffee and food to go
UPDATE: Burnaby council moves to create bike share pilot program

UPDATE: Burnaby council moves to create bike share pilot program

City staff recommend launching a pilot program
Somebody added 7 figures to their bank balance Saturday night

Somebody added 7 figures to their bank balance Saturday night

Somebody has won a guaranteed $1 million prize in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw - so check your tickets. There was, however, no winning ticket for the $9.7 million jackpot. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Mar.
Wild salmon plan panned by conservation groups

Wild salmon plan panned by conservation groups

Strategy recommends increased hatchery production, seal cull, falls short on habitat protection: Skeena Wild
B.C. exporters feel chill in Canada-China freeze

B.C. exporters feel chill in Canada-China freeze

Seafood, wine and other sectors vulnerable in escalation of Ottawa-Beijing dispute