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New COVID-19 infections in Burnaby see slight rise during latest reporting period

New COVID-19 infections in Burnaby see slight rise during latest reporting period

Data recorded from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3.
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Eight SFU scholars named to Royal Society of Canada

Eight SFU scholars named to Royal Society of Canada

The Royal Society of Canada was founded in 1882 as Canada's national academy.
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How the Queen's death will affect British Columbians

How the Queen's death will affect British Columbians

Condolence books for British Columbians to sign will be available in Victoria and Vancouver.
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Burnaby dentist sues over 'defamatory' Google review

Burnaby dentist sues over 'defamatory' Google review

Smiley Kids Dental and dentist Dr. Edward Chin claims a negative Google review posted in October 2020 was part of a 'false and malicious campaign of defamation' by a disgruntled ex-employee and her acquaintance.
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Burnaby Lakers lacrosse team honoured at city hall for provincial gold

Burnaby Lakers lacrosse team honoured at city hall for provincial gold

The U15 Lakers C Division team won provincial gold in July. 🥍
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New B.C. COVID-19 deaths lowest in seven weeks

New B.C. COVID-19 deaths lowest in seven weeks

Those in hospital with the disease rise by 18 to 324
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Letter: Noise a constant nightmare for people living near SkyTrain lines

Letter: Noise a constant nightmare for people living near SkyTrain lines

TransLink needs to find ways to tamp down decibel levels from elevated trains through residential neighbourhoods.
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The Queen, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dies at 96: Buckingham Palace

The Queen, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dies at 96: Buckingham Palace

Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada and the Commonwealth, ascended the throne as much by a twist of fate as by the grace of God.
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Burnaby South MP, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh offers condolences after death of Queen Elizabeth II

Burnaby South MP, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh offers condolences after death of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II assumed the throne in 1952 at the age of 25 after her father's death. Her son, Charles, is now King Charles III.
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What happens to Canada's currency, stamps, place names after the Queen's death?

What happens to Canada's currency, stamps, place names after the Queen's death?

OTTAWA — Queen Elizabeth II has been a constant presence in Canadians' lives. Her face is engraved on our coins. It graces the $20 bill and is featured on some of our stamps. Even buildings, parks, mountains and islands bear her name.
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