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TransLink’s RapidBus service launches Monday

TransLink’s RapidBus service launches Monday

Vancouver transit commuters take note — TransLink’s new rapid bus service is set to launch Monday.
Climbing Everest at 68

Climbing Everest at 68

Jim Geiger was at base camp when one of the worst disasters in mountaineering history occurred
Those adorable Husky puppies are ready for adoption

Those adorable Husky puppies are ready for adoption

BC SPCA 'overwhelmed with applications'
Metro Vancouver Korean War veterans invited to special event

Metro Vancouver Korean War veterans invited to special event

A Metro Vancouver military historian is putting the call out for veterans of the Korean War. Guy Black is working to organize a special event for Korean War veterans and their families. On Jan.
Fundraiser launched for Vancouver taxi driver killed in crash with suspected impaired driver

Fundraiser launched for Vancouver taxi driver killed in crash with suspected impaired driver

A fundraiser has been launched for the Vancouver taxi driver who was killed in a car crash on Dec. 29. Sanehpal Singh Randhawa was driving a Yellow Cab with two passengers in it when, police say, he was struck by a car2go vehicle around 3:30 a.m.
Burnaby on a hiring binge for this city team

Burnaby on a hiring binge for this city team

The City of Burnaby is looking to hire and that’s always a good thing. City jobs generally pay well and have benefits and are secure compared to so many other industries.
Opinion: Burnaby fixed this intersection. Dumb drivers just ignore it

Opinion: Burnaby fixed this intersection. Dumb drivers just ignore it

A reader followed up my blog from a few days ago about the dangerous Kensington overpass in North Burnaby.
This Burnaby mall has the city’s best dim sum…with more coming

This Burnaby mall has the city’s best dim sum…with more coming

When I moved back to my hometown of Burnaby, one of the first things I did was search for some good dim sum. I grew up with Sundays going out with the family for dim sum, but back then we always ended up at the Pink Pearl in Vancouver.
Renting in Burnaby is hard and expensive. Learn your rights

Renting in Burnaby is hard and expensive. Learn your rights

Renters can often feel alone in a big city like Burnaby. This is Canada's third-most expensive rental market after Vancouver and Toronto. Don’t get taken advantage by not knowing your rights. Get educated at an upcoming event on Feb.
Deadline approaching in Burnaby for dog licences

Deadline approaching in Burnaby for dog licences

The deadline for dog licences is fast approaching – if you miss it, you’ll pay a lot more. The date is March 1. Your dog’s current Burnaby dog licence can be renewed online with credit card payment.