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The most stunning Grouse Grizzly bear snaps this year (PHOTOS)

The most stunning Grouse Grizzly bear snaps this year (PHOTOS)

In light of Grinder and Coola heading into their winter slumber soon, we thought we’d look back at our favourite photos of the giant furry friends this season.
Condo Smarts: Misinformation circulating to condo owners

Condo Smarts: Misinformation circulating to condo owners

Dear Tony: Are strata corporations that are townhouses and bare land strata permitted to adopt bylaws that limit rentals or Airbnb? Our townhouse complex in Vernon received a circular from a neighbouring property that advised rental bylaws were not e
65% of Burnaby residents support SFU gondola: TransLink survey

65% of Burnaby residents support SFU gondola: TransLink survey

A proposed gondola between the Millennium Line and the SFU campus on Burnaby Mountain has vas support in Metro Vancouver, including nearly two-thirds support in Burnaby, according to a report from TransLink.
Burnaby karaoke bar fined two weekends in a row for COVID violations

Burnaby karaoke bar fined two weekends in a row for COVID violations

A Burnaby karaoke bar doesn’t seem to be getting the message about compliance with rules designed to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Burnaby health delivery area sees 17% surge in COVID cases

Burnaby health delivery area sees 17% surge in COVID cases

The cases mark a 17% increase over the previous week, when cases nearly doubled. The recent surge means the weekly caseload in the Fraser North region has surpassed that of Vancouver.
Burnaby proposes sharing sewer extension costs 50/50 after complaints fee 'unfair' to owners

Burnaby proposes sharing sewer extension costs 50/50 after complaints fee 'unfair' to owners

The City of Burnaby is looking at cutting in half the rate property owners would pay in contributing to a city initiative to expand the storm sewer system.
The PNE will transform into a sparkling holiday wonderland for 'WinterLights'

The PNE will transform into a sparkling holiday wonderland for 'WinterLights'

The tickets are now on sale for this illuminated holiday experience
COVID-19 positive person was at Burnaby elementary school every day last week

COVID-19 positive person was at Burnaby elementary school every day last week

Less delay, more transparency needed in school exposure notices, says a Burnaby senior in close contact with a teacher at Kitchener Elementary School.
Alberta abandons contact tracing. Will Fraser Health be next?

Alberta abandons contact tracing. Will Fraser Health be next?

On Thursday, B.C.’s record-breaking daily caseload reached 425 cases, little over half Alberta’s total. But in Fraser Health, home of 63% of Thursday’s cases, rising caseloads have made the region the epicentre of the province’s pandemic, with the province's top doctor suggesting further regional restrictions may be on the horizon.
Seniors study paints bleak picture of COVID-19 pandemic

Seniors study paints bleak picture of COVID-19 pandemic

A new study has found the constraints on visitation to B.C.'s care homes to protect against COVID-19 are having their own negative health impacts on the elderly.