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North Burnaby legion suing former lawyer over land deal

North Burnaby legion suing former lawyer over land deal

Local branch claims real estate attorney failed to protect them in deal with developer
Burnaby changes ballots, leases new vote counting machines for municipal election

Burnaby changes ballots, leases new vote counting machines for municipal election

The city of Burnaby is making some changes to the city’s election bylaws ahead of the municipal election on October 20. Councillors voted to lease new automated vote counting machines from Dominion Voting at a recent council meeting.
UPDATE: Burnaby will continue to post election financial disclosures to city website

UPDATE: Burnaby will continue to post election financial disclosures to city website

The City of Burnaby has clarified its policies on publishing municipal candidates’ election financial disclosure statements – saying that the Burnaby NOW’s story is incorrect in its reporting of the events of a June 11 council meeting.
This is what pot shops could look like in Burnaby

This is what pot shops could look like in Burnaby

While buying and selling cannabis isn’t currently allowed in Burnaby, the rules could be changing in the near future. The city is looking at regulating cannabis in the same way it regulates alcohol.
Transit Police launch campaign to prevent sexual assault

Transit Police launch campaign to prevent sexual assault

Metro Vancouver Transit Police are bringing back an ad campaign this month hoping to reduce the number of sexual assaults on public transit.
Homeless dog finds refuge at Bowen Island's recycling depot

Homeless dog finds refuge at Bowen Island's recycling depot

Peanut showed up eight years ago. She still won't let people near her but she knows they are there for her
Get a look at your new, traffic-free Highway 1 (VIDEO)

Get a look at your new, traffic-free Highway 1 (VIDEO)

While summer traffic may have Highway 1 ground to a halt every afternoon for the next two months, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is offering a sneak peak of what (hopefully) will be open roads ahead.
This is how many people die on our roads each year

This is how many people die on our roads each year

Men make up more than two-thirds of all motor vehicle fatalities in B.C. each year. And the most deadly months for crashes are when the weather warms up.
Vets looking at how to use pot for pets

Vets looking at how to use pot for pets

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association is exploring the idea of pot for pets.
Ellen baby clothing item recalled due to choking hazard

Ellen baby clothing item recalled due to choking hazard

A piece of Ellen’s baby clothing is being recalled by Health Canada. This recall involves Ellen Degeneres pink-striped coveralls, sold with a cap. Coverall includes a kangaroo pocket and bunny applique.