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Burnaby’s biggest school finally sees COVID-19 exposures in 2021 - plus 12 others

Burnaby’s biggest school finally sees COVID-19 exposures in 2021 - plus 12 others

There are 13 Burnaby schools listed by Fraser Health as having recent COVID-19 exposures, including two with a variant identified.
Global fashion giant Hugo Boss moves into Burnaby’s biggest mall

Global fashion giant Hugo Boss moves into Burnaby’s biggest mall

The store opening is good news after months of mall store closures
Burnaby family honours son by supporting research into his rare, fatal disease

Burnaby family honours son by supporting research into his rare, fatal disease

Burnaby native died in 2020 after a brief bout with amyloidosis and now the family is raising money for research
Man wants $1 million from Burnaby for allowing house blocking his killer view

Man wants $1 million from Burnaby for allowing house blocking his killer view

Should a view be used to calculate compensation?
30% over assessment gets you laughed at in ‘blistering’ Burnaby real estate market

30% over assessment gets you laughed at in ‘blistering’ Burnaby real estate market

Burnaby housing market is scorching right now
Opinion: Burnaby named a park after an ex-mayor. Now do Derek Corrigan

Opinion: Burnaby named a park after an ex-mayor. Now do Derek Corrigan

Corrigan left a formidable legacy
Opinion: Burnaby woman thinks she knows more than Dr. Henry. No she doesn’t

Opinion: Burnaby woman thinks she knows more than Dr. Henry. No she doesn’t

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry does not walk on water. Nor is she untouchable when it comes to criticism. I have long questioned her and other health officials and the lack of specific data released during the COVID-19 pandemic.
B.C. records no new COVID-19 deaths for first time in more than four months

B.C. records no new COVID-19 deaths for first time in more than four months

The 648 new cases is the second-highest daily tally of the year, and active case counts are rising.
Burnaby school leaders urge COVID-19 vigilance during spring break

Burnaby school leaders urge COVID-19 vigilance during spring break

'Decisions we make during spring break will impact our schools,' says letter signed by school district, unions, parent group
Why calling food 'ugly' makes us want to buy it more

Why calling food 'ugly' makes us want to buy it more

A UBC study finds that people are more likely to buy misshapen foods labelled 'ugly'