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Mandarin-speaking strata council settles prior to Human Rights Tribunal hearing

Mandarin-speaking strata council settles prior to Human Rights Tribunal hearing

Wellington Court made national headlines after homeowners complained of holding meetings in Mandarin only
Hovering to new lows: They might take cool footage, but drones are a real buzzkill

Hovering to new lows: They might take cool footage, but drones are a real buzzkill

You’re at the beach on a gorgeous fall day, resting against on a log and looking out at a shimmering lake. You’re savouring the still, quiet serenity of autumn in the park. Suddenly, you hear what sounds like a swarm of bees headed in your direction.
84-yr-old pedestrian dies after crash on busy Burnaby street

84-yr-old pedestrian dies after crash on busy Burnaby street

An 84-year-old pedestrian has died after being hit on a busy Burnaby thoroughfare Saturday. The man was not on a marked crosswalk when he tried to cross Canada Way and was hit, according to Burnaby RCMP.
Burnaby named third most expensive rental market in the nation

Burnaby named third most expensive rental market in the nation

While Vancouver’s rental market is considered extremely costly, a recent report conveys that it isn’t the most expensive Canadian city.
Metro council salary increases double that of average worker and inflation

Metro council salary increases double that of average worker and inflation

Biggest increases occurred in Anmore, Port Moody, Vancouver, New Westminster and White Rock
Black bear dies in fall from tree after being tranquilized by conservation service

Black bear dies in fall from tree after being tranquilized by conservation service

A bear died last week after being tranquilized by a conservation officer, climbing a tree and falling to her death, confirmed the Conservation Officer Service. On Monday, Oct.
'You are not alone': Pro-SOGI rally repudiates rhetoric from school board candidates

'You are not alone': Pro-SOGI rally repudiates rhetoric from school board candidates

The message to queer youth at a Sunday morning rally was as clear as the blue sky above: “You are not alone.
Province should fund translator for Marrisa Shen's mom: judge

Province should fund translator for Marrisa Shen's mom: judge

The mother of a 13-year-old girl found murdered in a park in Burnaby has requested a Mandarin translator so she can understand court proceedings, and a judge has recommended the province fund that request.
B.C. couple creates epic ‘Alien’ themed maternity shoot

B.C. couple creates epic ‘Alien’ themed maternity shoot

While many maternity shoots take place in a pumpkin patch, most of them are meant to induce warm, fuzzy feelings. This wasn’t the case for one Vancouver Island couple, who decided to give their pregnancy a decidedly creepy twist.
B.C. has 173 paid applications for private cannabis-retail stores; 0 licences

B.C. has 173 paid applications for private cannabis-retail stores; 0 licences

New statistics show it is likely a pipe dream to have any private cannabis-retail stores by year’s end