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The driver who injured police officers in Burnaby is still at large

The driver who injured police officers in Burnaby is still at large

A call about a possible drunk driver in Burnaby ended disastrously for two officers with the police dog service Monday. Burnaby RCMP got the call just before 11:30 a.m.
UPDATE: Officer struck in Burnaby hit-and-run flew 15 ft in the air: witness

UPDATE: Officer struck in Burnaby hit-and-run flew 15 ft in the air: witness

Two Integrated Police Dog Service members being treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries after crash.
Nearly half of Canadians prefer to travel 8 hours or more for a family vacation

Nearly half of Canadians prefer to travel 8 hours or more for a family vacation

Expedia has released their 2019 Family Travel Report that looks at travel habits of Canadian families with children ranging from toddlers, to pre-teens to teenagers. The report surveyed 1503 Canadian parents between Feb. 8 – 13 using an online panel.
Fraudster nets more jail time for violating securities ban

Fraudster nets more jail time for violating securities ban

A man was sentenced Feb. 28 in Surrey Provincial Court to three months in prison for violating a permanent ban on capital market activities. Rui Armando Figueiredo (a.k.a.
What a time to be alive: You can now get poutine made with Kool-Aid in Vancouver

What a time to be alive: You can now get poutine made with Kool-Aid in Vancouver

If you’re running a multi-national fast food poutine chain rooted in ’80s nostalgia, a larger-than-life pitcher of a sugary, fruity beverage is bound to crash through a brick wall at some point, and merge with your Quebecois-inspired loaded fries.
Burnaby council endorses free transit for children and youth

Burnaby council endorses free transit for children and youth

All On Board campaign also call for sliding-scale passes based on income
Task force seeks to return balance to Burnaby housing market

Task force seeks to return balance to Burnaby housing market

Working class families could once buy new homes here, but days of balance are long gone, task force hears
Canada’s largest Lego convention returning this spring

Canada’s largest Lego convention returning this spring

You may think that Lego is just for kids, but you would be wrong. BrickCan 2019 invites guests of all ages to observe the largest public exhibition of Lego creations in the province.
Burnaby MP shares touching tale in Parliament about his baby's health scare

Burnaby MP shares touching tale in Parliament about his baby's health scare

Burnaby North-Seymour MP Terry Beech stoop up in front of the House of Commons for what was probably the toughest one-minute speech of his life. Beech shared the story of his new baby Nova, born on Dec.
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival announces spring 2019 lineup

Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival announces spring 2019 lineup

The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival returns to the city this spring with a litany of exciting events that showcase the beauty of the blossoms.