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Canada-wide antidepressant shortage sparks scramble

Canada-wide antidepressant shortage sparks scramble

A Canada-wide shortage of the common antidepressant Wellbutrin XL has pharmacists scrambling for alternatives and is creating anxiety for patients with mental illness.
The saga of the great Burnaby candy wrapper project

The saga of the great Burnaby candy wrapper project

A trip to clean up a local beach has had far-reaching effects for one Burnaby classroom. The Grade 4/5 classes from Capitol Hill Elementary went to Barnet Marine Park in September to do a beach cleanup.
Burnaby woman killed in suspicious crash was student support worker at Templeton secondary

Burnaby woman killed in suspicious crash was student support worker at Templeton secondary

Police now believe Nicole Porciello was the victim of a homicide
New B.C. legislation piles up regulatory roadblocks in front of ride hailing

New B.C. legislation piles up regulatory roadblocks in front of ride hailing

Well, shame on us for wanting Uber and Lyft. The BC NDP government has shown our demands to be unnecessary.
$500K raised to help buy Burnaby Hospital a CT scanner

$500K raised to help buy Burnaby Hospital a CT scanner

A series of surprise gifts during a “Fund-a-Cause” charity round helped push the total raised last Friday night for the Burnaby Hospital Foundation to $500,000.
B.C. will allow ride hailing, but with many rules and not until fall 2019

B.C. will allow ride hailing, but with many rules and not until fall 2019

Ride hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft will be allowed in British Columbia by the fall of 2019, but they will be operating in a market so tightly controlled, critics question whether they’ll be able to thrive.
Burnaby woman who died after a crash on Barnet Highway was the victim of a homicide, police say

Burnaby woman who died after a crash on Barnet Highway was the victim of a homicide, police say

Police are trying to piece together the events that led to the killing of Burnaby woman last week. On Friday, Nov. 16, first responders were called to the 8000-block of Barnet Highway around 10 p.m.
20 of the best wines you’ll want in your glass ASAP

20 of the best wines you’ll want in your glass ASAP

The 11-day Cornucopia Food and Wine Festival offers something for everyone, from cooking demonstrations to drink seminars, winery dinners to gala tastings, and more.
Burnaby business duped by fake BC Hydro caller

Burnaby business duped by fake BC Hydro caller

A Burnaby business was duped by a fraudster posing as someone from BC Hydro, according to local RCMP.
Province releases wildfire, flood action plan

Province releases wildfire, flood action plan

The province says it’s making progress on the 108 recommendations from the independent review of the 2017 wildfire and flood seasons, including more cooperation with First Nations, but recommendations that could see more resources for local fire depa