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Opinion: Sorry, folks, but this isn’t ‘wearing’ a mask

Opinion: Sorry, folks, but this isn’t ‘wearing’ a mask

So, you’ve made the excellent decision to wear a face mask when you head out during the COVID-19 pandemic. I applaud your decision to protect people, especially when you enter indoor public places.
Fake 'freelancers' preying on needy Burnaby businesses

Fake 'freelancers' preying on needy Burnaby businesses

As our province continues to reopen, many businesses in Burnaby are reaching out to freelancers for cost-effective solutions to their marketing, graphic design, website and other business needs.
Burnaby school's tuition fees unfair as classes go online: students

Burnaby school's tuition fees unfair as classes go online: students

Students say the education is not the same.
Opinion: Casino crucial to Burnaby's economy - let it reopen now

Opinion: Casino crucial to Burnaby's economy - let it reopen now

As our province moves into Phase 3 of the COVID-19 reopening, businesses in Burnaby and across B.C. have developed safety plans, reopened their doors, and have resumed more normal operations.
Student’s parents speak out about dragging video

Student’s parents speak out about dragging video

The parents of Mona Wang, a UBC Okanagan nursing student who was seen in a video being dragged and stepped on by a police officer during a wellness check, shared an open letter on social media recently demanding that the officer “pay the price for he
COVID-19 case confirmed at this Burnaby fitness club

COVID-19 case confirmed at this Burnaby fitness club

A fitness club in Burnaby has been notified that one of its users was diagnosed with COVID-19. GoodLife Fitness operates the Burnaby Northgate Club, which is located on North Road.
Fashion giant reopens in Burnaby mall amid record losses, but rejuvenated sales

Fashion giant reopens in Burnaby mall amid record losses, but rejuvenated sales

The bad news in retail in Burnaby has been seen all across the city.
Man with replica handgun arrested in Burnaby mall parkade

Man with replica handgun arrested in Burnaby mall parkade

Reports of a man with a handgun tucked into his pants brought police to a Burnaby mall parkade last Thursday. Just before 7 a.m.
Burnaby man wanted on violent sex-assault charges arrested in White Rock

Burnaby man wanted on violent sex-assault charges arrested in White Rock

Burnaby RCMP has caught up with a 34-year-old man wanted in relation to sexual assault, assault and unlawful confinement charges. Six months ago, Burnaby RCMP announced they were looking for Burnaby resident Jack Lincoln Kelley.
Make sure the mask is fitted, says SFU researcher

Make sure the mask is fitted, says SFU researcher

If you’re going to wear a mask, it’s best to get it fitted properly to realize its maximum safety benefits, according to a Simon Fraser University study.