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This stretch of Lougheed will stink for traffic starting Monday

This stretch of Lougheed will stink for traffic starting Monday

More Burnaby lane closures are planned for the coming week as FortisBC continues its upgrades. According to a news release, “as part of our ongoing work for the gas line upgrade project, our crews continue to work east along Lougheed Highway.
You shouldn't have to risk your life just to have a job

You shouldn't have to risk your life just to have a job

New video series highlights the dangers of working in commercial kitchens
Five sent to hospital after RCMP vehicle and transit bus collide in Burnaby

Five sent to hospital after RCMP vehicle and transit bus collide in Burnaby

Five people were taken to hospital Friday morning after a police vehicle and a transit bus collided at a busy Burnaby intersection. The crash happened at about 6:30 a.m.
Two-thirds of B.C. parents don’t have a will

Two-thirds of B.C. parents don’t have a will

An online survey of 800 B.C.
Measles warning issued in Vancouver for Skookum, SkyTrain, restaurant and more

Measles warning issued in Vancouver for Skookum, SkyTrain, restaurant and more

An individual who attended those locations has been confirmed to have the highly-contagious disease
SFU study atop Burnaby Mountain busts myth about bearded pilots

SFU study atop Burnaby Mountain busts myth about bearded pilots

Air Canada pilots are now allowed fly bearded thanks to a study conducted in Simon Fraser University’s hypobaric chamber atop Burnaby Mountain.
Man ordered to fill illegal Burnaby suite with sand

Man ordered to fill illegal Burnaby suite with sand

Gurjit Jawandha built a basement suite in his home so the grandmother of his children would have a place to live while helping care for his kids. The City of Burnaby told him to demolish the suite and fill it with sand.
Anti-SOGI activist gunning for seat on Burnaby school board

Anti-SOGI activist gunning for seat on Burnaby school board

A former Christian TV host and outspoken critic of the province’s sexual orientation and gender identity resource for schools is running for a spot at the Burnaby school board table.
Social media poisoning politics, Port Coquitlam mayor laments

Social media poisoning politics, Port Coquitlam mayor laments

Greg Moore cites online trolling as reason he won’t seek re-election
VIDEO: Whale bumps boat

VIDEO: Whale bumps boat

A distance of 200 meters is required when approaching killer whales in B.C.