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Metro Vancouver cites climate uncertainty amid upcoming watering restrictions

Metro Vancouver cites climate uncertainty amid upcoming watering restrictions

Metro Vancouver says seasonal watering regulations will be rolled out May 1, and that due to "variable weather patterns due to climate change" the region can't always count on rainfall to fill its reservoirs.
'I did not kill,' Ibrahim Ali tells court at murder trial

'I did not kill,' Ibrahim Ali tells court at murder trial

Nearly six years after the death of a Burnaby teen, the man accused of her murder is standing trial.
Letter: Wake up! The planet needs us to take climate action

Letter: Wake up! The planet needs us to take climate action

It's a "code red for humanity," and we need to accelerate climate solutions.
COVID-19 still poses long-term health threat, group warns

COVID-19 still poses long-term health threat, group warns

As pandemic safety measures continue to ease, COVID-19 awareness group Protect Our Province BC notes continued potential risks posed by virus.
'Unsafe': $5M 'complete overhaul' needed for Central Park ponds in Burnaby

'Unsafe': $5M 'complete overhaul' needed for Central Park ponds in Burnaby

“Although scenic to look at, (the ponds) have unsafe banks and edges that are collapsing and stagnant water,” staff said in a report, noting the lawns “have been trampled by both geese and humans along the entire shoreline.”
Prohibited teen driver fleeing police in Burnaby nearly hit cyclist: prosecutor

Prohibited teen driver fleeing police in Burnaby nearly hit cyclist: prosecutor

'It’s horrifying to think of what could have happened,' said a Vancouver provincial court judge about Leonardo Del Carpio's dangerous driving as he tried to flee from police last May.
Drunk driver thought BB gun would ‘be cool’ to drive around Burnaby with: police

Drunk driver thought BB gun would ‘be cool’ to drive around Burnaby with: police

Burnaby RCMP caught two impaired drivers during an early morning enforcement Sunday. One of the drivers had a replica handgun in his hoodie pocket, according to police.
Burnaby council decides fate of bylaw-breaking karaoke business

Burnaby council decides fate of bylaw-breaking karaoke business

A local karaoke business' licence has been cancelled due to serving alcohol without proper permits.
'Difficult decision': SFU announces end of varsity football program

'Difficult decision': SFU announces end of varsity football program

In January, the Lone Star Conference decided to decline the Red Leafs' affiliate membership agreement renewal.
Burnaby citizens services department lauded for efforts helping seniors

Burnaby citizens services department lauded for efforts helping seniors

“I’m really proud of the volunteers and the staff for helping keep our seniors safe throughout 2022,” said administrator of the city's citizen services department, Michele Wilson.