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This Burnaby environmentalist is turning 70 so they're throwing him a clean-up party

This Burnaby environmentalist is turning 70 so they're throwing him a clean-up party

You might not imagine spending your birthday cleaning up local parks in your area, but that’s exactly how Burnaby’s Gerald Owen is celebrating his 70th birthday.
Meet the Vancouver lawyer and needle felt artist putting a new spin on kids’ books (VIDEO)

Meet the Vancouver lawyer and needle felt artist putting a new spin on kids’ books (VIDEO)

Holman Wang’s latest yarns celebrate parents and all the jobs they do
Vancouver Park Board’s ‘Heron Cam’ goes live as herons return to Stanley Park

Vancouver Park Board’s ‘Heron Cam’ goes live as herons return to Stanley Park

Cam gives residents a bird’s eye view of the resident Pacific Great Blue heron colony
Burnaby council asked to ban cigarettes with plastic filters

Burnaby council asked to ban cigarettes with plastic filters

Former Burnaby council candidate Claire Preston is calling for a ban on the sale of cigarettes with plastic filters in the city in an effort to reduce plastic litter.
CANINE CONNECTION: How to avoid quarrels and ignore squirrels

CANINE CONNECTION: How to avoid quarrels and ignore squirrels

Over the last few weeks I have been discussing the essential components of raising and training a dog to be a social, welcomed and well-mannered canine member of society.
Police release video of 'life-changing' assault on Burnaby man

Police release video of 'life-changing' assault on Burnaby man

Police are looking for help identifying two people captured on video during a Vancouver assault that left a Burnaby man with “life-changing injuries” last March.
Burnaby grants $690,000 to non-market housing for residents 55+

Burnaby grants $690,000 to non-market housing for residents 55+

Fair Haven apartment building includes 113 studio and 32 one-bedroom apartments
BC Coroners Services reports drop in illicit drug overdose deaths

BC Coroners Services reports drop in illicit drug overdose deaths

The BC Coroners Service is reporting a steep drop in illicit drug overdose deaths and fentanyl-detected deaths in two updated reports. There were 90 suspected drug overdose deaths in January 2019, according to a news release.
B.C. broke 26 weather records and Squamish was the hottest place in Canada

B.C. broke 26 weather records and Squamish was the hottest place in Canada

"Squamish was the hottest place in Canada for the second day in a row yesterday"
Man with fake handgun arrested at Burnaby mall

Man with fake handgun arrested at Burnaby mall

The 47-year-old was under a probation order banning him from carrying imitation firearms