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Burnaby looks to restrict sales of cats and dogs

Burnaby looks to restrict sales of cats and dogs

Pet stores will only be allowed to have rescue dogs and cats on site, and charge an adoption fee
British newspaper obviously didn't get the 'Tell them it's awful here' memo

British newspaper obviously didn't get the 'Tell them it's awful here' memo

The Guardian gushes about 20-minute ferry ride to Bowen Island
Burnaby firefighters battle rooftop fire

Burnaby firefighters battle rooftop fire

The top of a single-family home in South Burnaby was scorched by fire Tuesday. Firefighters were called to 6069 Patrick St. at about 3:45 p.m., according to Mawhinney. On arrival, they found thick black smoke and flames coming from the roof.
Silver lining for stranded Kiwi couple left with nothing after their car was stolen

Silver lining for stranded Kiwi couple left with nothing after their car was stolen

“We can’t let the bad ones win,” says woman who took stranded travellers into her home after their car, passports stolen
Burnaby students top French public speaking contest

Burnaby students top French public speaking contest

Moscrop, North students earn first-place finishes
Heading to Joffre Lakes? You'll have to leave your dog behind

Heading to Joffre Lakes? You'll have to leave your dog behind

“Dogs, on- and off-leash, have an impact on the surrounding wildlife," province says of ban
Grouse Grind closed for 'three to four weeks' starting May 22

Grouse Grind closed for 'three to four weeks' starting May 22

Work will include rock scaling, danger tree removal, step repair and safety netting replacement
Bike patrols in Burnaby parks begin this weekend

Bike patrols in Burnaby parks begin this weekend

The city’s plans to increase security in its many parks will begin rolling out this year, starting with bike patrols this weekend.
Expanding mathematics through play, robotics and decolonization

Expanding mathematics through play, robotics and decolonization

Conference aims to offer teachers the story behind numbers
New renters' protections now in effect in B.C.

New renters' protections now in effect in B.C.

A series of protections for renters devised by the provincial government has now come into effect. The B.C.