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Burnaby Mounties recognize 9-yr-old who saved kindergartner

Burnaby Mounties recognize 9-yr-old who saved kindergartner

Even after pulling a kindergartner safely from the path of an oncoming car last month, nine-year-old Tony Leong has yet to earn the right to walk to school by himself.
Casinos helped turn B.C. into money-laundering haven, report finds

Casinos helped turn B.C. into money-laundering haven, report finds

Regulatory breakdown helped money laundering flourish, report released by B.C. attorney general finds
Burnaby restricts sale of cats and dogs in stores

Burnaby restricts sale of cats and dogs in stores

BC SPCA praises the move
Here are the new transit fares starting July 1

Here are the new transit fares starting July 1

A reminder that transit fares are going up starting on Canada Day. Beginning Sunday, July 1, transit fares will increase by five to 10 cents. Single-use concession fares will increase by five cents for Stored Value fares and 10 cents for cash fares.
International education a form of privatization, group says

International education a form of privatization, group says

Institute for Public Education says K-12 program would be more diverse, equitable if education benefits were prioritized
B.C. eases requirements for foreign tech worker recruitment

B.C. eases requirements for foreign tech worker recruitment

The provincial government is extending a pilot program aimed at attracting foreign tech workers and easing one requirement for highly sought-after talent.
Five tips to help your car keep its cool this holiday weekend

Five tips to help your car keep its cool this holiday weekend

After sweating through the first heatwave of the year, it’s time to start planning for summer in the city
Five tips to help your car keep its cool this holiday weekend

Five tips to help your car keep its cool this holiday weekend

After sweating through the first heatwave of the year, it’s time to start planning for summer in the city
Burnaby council pulls demoviction proposals from public hearing

Burnaby council pulls demoviction proposals from public hearing

Councillor wants developers to try to include non-market housing
Home reno show looking for contestants

Home reno show looking for contestants

Great Pacific Media is pleased to announce that HGTV Canada’s original home renovation series Worst to First is now casting homeowners and buyers in the Lower Mainland for its second season.