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Schools will require kids’ immunization status by fall, B.C. health minister says

Schools will require kids’ immunization status by fall, B.C. health minister says

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix says he expects mandatory reporting of vaccinations to be in place for the start of school in September.
Jagmeet Singh cruises to Burnaby South byelection victory

Jagmeet Singh cruises to Burnaby South byelection victory

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will now be known as Member of Parliament Jagmeet Singh after winning the hard-fought, and at times ugly, Burnaby South byelection on Monday night.
Province limits homes sizes in ALR

Province limits homes sizes in ALR

Richmond's bylaw on farm homes is stricter than new provincial regulations.
Burnaby South residents complain about People's Party signs on public property

Burnaby South residents complain about People's Party signs on public property

Bylaws only allow signs on private property with the owner's consent
How Burnaby could ease the property tax burden on businesses

How Burnaby could ease the property tax burden on businesses

City explores different strategies to alleviate increasing tax bills for local businesses
Her 'tough time' ended when she scanned lotto ticket in Burnaby

Her 'tough time' ended when she scanned lotto ticket in Burnaby

A family trip and a new home are planned for B.C.’s latest lottery winner, who says her family has suffered through a “tough time” financially.
Textile waste growing fast in Metro Vancouver

Textile waste growing fast in Metro Vancouver

Metro Vancouver has launched Think Thrice About Your Clothes, a new waste reduction campaign aimed at cutting the amount of clothing being thrown out in the region.
Surround yourself with 250,000 cherry blossoms at this epic Burnaby event

Surround yourself with 250,000 cherry blossoms at this epic Burnaby event

It might be tough to think about cherry blossoms when there’s still snow on the ground, but a new art installation in Burnaby will do its best to make you forget about winter.
The Mandarin duck is getting more brazen at Burnaby Lake

The Mandarin duck is getting more brazen at Burnaby Lake

When the rare Mandarin duck was last featured in the NOW , it was moving in and around Deer Lake – working bird enthusiasts and photographers into a lather .
Your last-minute Burnaby South election guide

Your last-minute Burnaby South election guide

If last October’s Burnaby civic election taught me anything, it’s that some voters leave their research until the last minute. That’s not a judgment – just a fact. I watched the live analytics on the NOW ’s website on Oct.