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Too many people are dying because they took drugs alone: report

Too many people are dying because they took drugs alone: report

Too many people are dying because they’re doing drugs alone. That’s one of the takeaways from a new report released by the BC Coroners Service, with additional details on British Columbians who have died in the illicit drug overdose crisis.
Parents concerned lights planned for Burnaby school's crosswalk not enough to keep kids safe

Parents concerned lights planned for Burnaby school's crosswalk not enough to keep kids safe

Tween crossing guards with stop signs will soon have a flashing light to help them stop a growing number of vehicles zipping past their Burnaby elementary school every morning and afternoon.
Male Vancouver drivers need to chill out and back off

Male Vancouver drivers need to chill out and back off

And while we're on the subject, since when did stop signs become optional?
Here's a sneak peek of Vancouver Public Library's rooftop garden

Here's a sneak peek of Vancouver Public Library's rooftop garden

We visited the library to check out its latest offerings
Man rides horse through Metro Vancouver liquor store drive-thru

Man rides horse through Metro Vancouver liquor store drive-thru

"When people ask, 'what is Ladner like?'"
Poll finds some people still think you'll get the flu from a flu shot

Poll finds some people still think you'll get the flu from a flu shot

Most people think it’s important to get a flu shot – they just don’t necessarily plan on getting one.
Elections BC is worried you won't get their package

Elections BC is worried you won't get their package

Referendum information cards have started arriving in local mailboxes this week in anticipation of the mail-in vote on changing the provincial voting system. In the lead-up to the referendum, Elections B.C. is asking B.C.
'An absolute joke': Hurley slams Corrigan's news conference over 2 security cameras for Burnaby park

'An absolute joke': Hurley slams Corrigan's news conference over 2 security cameras for Burnaby park

Installing two security cameras to deter crime in the 220-acre Burnaby park where 13-year-old Marrisa Shen’s body was found last summer is “an absolute joke,” according to mayoral candidate Mike Hurley.
Burnaby Mountie injured in hit-and-run

Burnaby Mountie injured in hit-and-run

Burnaby RCMP are looking for a man in his 20s suspected of injuring a Mountie in a hit-and-run Tuesday. The officer was conducting distracted driving enforcement at Royal Oak Avenue and Oakland Street at about 3:20 p.m.

UPDATE: Port Moody mayoral candidate Vagramov responds to release of video

#POMOvotes2018: Port Moody MLA Glumac withdraws his endorsement for Vagramov.