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Burnaby flower shop ordered to pay ex-employee wages, overtime, holiday pay

Burnaby flower shop ordered to pay ex-employee wages, overtime, holiday pay

The province's director of employment standards has ordered Fleurs D’epargne to pay $2,000 in penalties and $3,616.97 in unpaid wages, overtime and holiday pay to an ex-employee who worked at its Metrotown store.
Metro Vancouver approves gas tax funds for TransLink to purchase natural gas buses

Metro Vancouver approves gas tax funds for TransLink to purchase natural gas buses

TransLink’s zero-carbon emission fleet plan includes replacing diesel buses with renewable natural gas buses but it won’t be able to accelerate electric-battery buses because charging infrastructure doesn't exist at this time.
Atmospheric rivers have become a financial drain for Metro Vancouver taxpayers

Atmospheric rivers have become a financial drain for Metro Vancouver taxpayers

A growing population and more intense storms are putting a strain on aging pipes in Metro Vancouver. This has prompted the regional government to ask cities to plan accordingly for upgrades — or face a $2-billion bill within the next 20 years.
Police watchdog called to Burnaby after 'serious injuries' to barricaded man

Police watchdog called to Burnaby after 'serious injuries' to barricaded man

A man who barricaded himself into a residence and was eventually arrested with help from a police dog Monday night was seriously injured. The IIO is investigating police actions during the incident.
Mail delivery back to normal in New Westminster, Burnaby

Mail delivery back to normal in New Westminster, Burnaby

Please clear the ice and snow from sidewalks and stairs for your mail carrier.
STMC Knights to face No. 1 Tamanawis in B.C. Jr. Boys basketball final

STMC Knights to face No. 1 Tamanawis in B.C. Jr. Boys basketball final

STMC looks to end 35-year title drought.
Burnaby takes ‘Biggest Leap’ towards cycling accessibility

Burnaby takes ‘Biggest Leap’ towards cycling accessibility

Burnaby wins Hub Cycling's "Biggest Leap" award for getting more people cycling.
SFU closes Burnaby campus today due to snow

SFU closes Burnaby campus today due to snow

University will provide next update at 6 a.m. Wednesday.
'Avoid all unnecessary travel': Up to 10 cm of snowfall expected in Metro Vancouver

'Avoid all unnecessary travel': Up to 10 cm of snowfall expected in Metro Vancouver

Thousands of customers in Vancouver and West Vancouver are currently without power.
Update: TransLink routes delayed due to Metro Vancouver snow, suspensions lifted

Update: TransLink routes delayed due to Metro Vancouver snow, suspensions lifted

The roads are still not ideal