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Your commute is going to suck on Tuesday, so TransLink has some words of wisdom

Your commute is going to suck on Tuesday, so TransLink has some words of wisdom

Not only will it be back-to-school busy, but new service changes go into effect on Monday
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‘EXTREME BEAR ACTIVITY’ forces closure of two Metro Vancouver trails

‘EXTREME BEAR ACTIVITY’ forces closure of two Metro Vancouver trails

Heads up if you were headed out to do some exploring in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park: Due to “EXTREME BEAR ACTIVITY” two trails are now closed.
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'More was required of Canada': Court delivers stunning blow to Trans Mountain pipeline

'More was required of Canada': Court delivers stunning blow to Trans Mountain pipeline

The Trans Mountain pipeline project has been delivered a stunning blow by the Federal Court of Appeal.
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Deaf Burnaby resident fed up with St. John Ambulance not providing ASL interpreter for course

Deaf Burnaby resident fed up with St. John Ambulance not providing ASL interpreter for course

When Burnaby resident Granger Campbell signed up for a St. John Ambulance first aid course recently, his employer was ready to pick up the $160 fee, but Campbell couldn’t afford $900 for a sign language interpreter, so he had to cancel.
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These are the most violent places to work in health care

These are the most violent places to work in health care

Workplace violence isn't much of an issue for most workers - but it's still an issue that needs addressing in many fields. The latest call for better protection of workers from violence is in health care.
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Rainbow crosswalk to greet returning Burnaby students

Rainbow crosswalk to greet returning Burnaby students

First, a rainbow crosswalk was painted near Metrotown to mark Burnaby’s first-ever Pride event. Now, one has been painted at the entrance of Burnaby Mountain Secondary School. It’s earning praise from the community.
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UBC has the perfect study for unhappy perfectionists

UBC has the perfect study for unhappy perfectionists

Vancouver university seeks participants to determine effectiveness of treatment program
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B.C. wineries need us to drink their wines to offset losses of wildfire season

B.C. wineries need us to drink their wines to offset losses of wildfire season

If you were looking for a good excuse to have a glass of wine...
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Burnaby RCMP sounds warning after spike in 'sextortion' incidents

Burnaby RCMP sounds warning after spike in 'sextortion' incidents

Burnaby RCMP is sounding the alarm after a spike in so-called “sextortion” incidents in the city.
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Province of B.C. launches class action lawsuit targeting the opioid industry

Province of B.C. launches class action lawsuit targeting the opioid industry

Lawsuit targets manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of prescription opioids
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