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Burnaby Hospital replacement 'full steam ahead' despite absence from BC budget: Dix

Burnaby Hospital replacement 'full steam ahead' despite absence from BC budget: Dix

There’s “absolutely no significance” a new Burnaby Hospital was not included in last week’s provincial budget, according to Health Minister Adrian Dix. Burnaby Coun. Sav Dhaliwal and Richard Lee, former B.C.
Hummer-pedestrian crash among 18 snowstorm MVAs: Burnaby Fire Dept

Hummer-pedestrian crash among 18 snowstorm MVAs: Burnaby Fire Dept

One pedestrian was taken to hospital after apparently being hit by a Hummer, but most people avoided serious injury during the numerous crashes Burnaby firefighters attended during Friday’s snowstorm.
Burnaby RCMP post video of tax scam aimed at local Mountie - twice

Burnaby RCMP post video of tax scam aimed at local Mountie - twice

Burnaby RCMP hopes to nip an old Canada Revenue Agency fraud in the bud during tax time this year by posting an example of the scam. Last week, Mounties posted a 44 second video of a voicemail message featuring an automated voice.
Burnaby students roll with wheelchair basketball

Burnaby students roll with wheelchair basketball

Students at a Burnaby elementary school got a chance to try out how some of their fellow students roll during an annual unit of wheelchair basketball last week (Feb. 15).
Burnaby removes cottonwoods at Barnet Marine Park

Burnaby removes cottonwoods at Barnet Marine Park

If you’ve walked by the picnic area at Barnet Marine Park recently, you may have noticed a few missing trees. That’s because the City of Burnaby has removed between 15 and 20 rotten cottonwoods.
Will Squamish teen's death change way B.C. deals with youth addiction?

Will Squamish teen's death change way B.C. deals with youth addiction?

Steffanie Lawrence's parents petition province to allow teens to be involuntarily admitted for addiction and mental health treatment
20 cm of snow expected as Lower Mainland struggles with winter's return

20 cm of snow expected as Lower Mainland struggles with winter's return

The more snow, the more delays; check for cancellations, too
Woman breaks through Trout Lake ice to rescue drowning dog (VIDEO)

Woman breaks through Trout Lake ice to rescue drowning dog (VIDEO)

A woman jumped into Trout Lake Friday to rescue a dog that had ventured out onto the frozen water.
Dog killed in possible electrocution at Lonsdale Quay

Dog killed in possible electrocution at Lonsdale Quay

First responders are dealing with a possible electrocution of a dog at Lonsdale Quay Friday. “We’re looking into an incident down at Lonsdale Quay – possibly live wires,” said Staff Sgt. Philip Yong.
Snow affecting roads, TransLink, flights, classes — just about everything

Snow affecting roads, TransLink, flights, classes — just about everything

It's not a good day to be trying to get from Point A to Point B, no matter how you're doing it