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Scooter rider says Burnaby sidewalks are harrowing

Scooter rider says Burnaby sidewalks are harrowing

A senior worries about safety along Smith Avenue in the Metrotown area .
Can I blaze before my flight? YVR says yes

Can I blaze before my flight? YVR says yes

Vancouver’s international airport says people are welcome smoke weed in its designated smoking areas post-legalization, but the Airport Authority is reminding travellers that crossing international borders with the plant is still not allowed regardle
Burnaby photographer lauded for rocking robin photo

Burnaby photographer lauded for rocking robin photo

A Burnaby photographer has been recognized by the BC SPCA for his work documenting wildlife. Greg Peterson received an honourable mention for the Backyard Habits category of the BC SPCA’s 2018 Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest.
These Burnaby roads will be messed up for the next month

These Burnaby roads will be messed up for the next month

FortisBC has issued its latest update to the massive project upgrading for its gas lines through Burnaby to Coquitlam. And once again, Burnaby traffic will be heavily impacted by the project.
Burnaby RCMP helping to investigate alleged vote-buying on Chinese app

Burnaby RCMP helping to investigate alleged vote-buying on Chinese app

Burnaby RCMP is helping its Richmond counterpart investigate accusations that two posts on a Chinese social media app crossed the line into vote buying ahead of the municipal election this month.
BREAKING: Minister announces $79 million to replace Burnaby North Secondary

BREAKING: Minister announces $79 million to replace Burnaby North Secondary

The Burnaby high school most at risk of structural failure during an earthquake is finally being replaced. Burnaby North Secondary was first flagged as a seismically risky school in the 1990s.
UPDATE: Warrant issued in New West Iced Capp rage case

UPDATE: Warrant issued in New West Iced Capp rage case

Police have identified the man caught in a surveillance footage screaming at employees at a New Westminster Tim Hortons last month. Alan Sam Deguillaume, 28, is wanted on a B.C.
Teenaged boys arrested in Thanksgiving tire-slashing spree in Burnaby, New Westminster

Teenaged boys arrested in Thanksgiving tire-slashing spree in Burnaby, New Westminster

Mounties have arrested two teenaged boys suspected of slashing more than 100 tires in Burnaby and New Westminster on Thanksgiving Day.
Retired RCMP won’t get veterans’ plates

Retired RCMP won’t get veterans’ plates

Special B.C. veterans’ licence plates will remain reserved for veterans. A proposal to expand the program to retired RCMP members has been nixed by the province.
Friday freebies: Look for chances to win prizes once a week now through the holidays

Friday freebies: Look for chances to win prizes once a week now through the holidays

As lifestyle editor at the Vancouver Courier , I’m lucky that during the year some really great gifts land on my desk, including some really beautiful cookbooks.