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Huawei crisis spurs welcome rethink of Canada-China relations: expert

Huawei crisis spurs welcome rethink of Canada-China relations: expert

International rift over Meng Wanzhou case is a ‘gift’ that highlights incompatibility between Canada and authoritarian regime, says author Jonathan Manthorpe
Burnaby bakery to donate portion of proceeds from Macaron Day sales

Burnaby bakery to donate portion of proceeds from Macaron Day sales

Let’s celebrate Macaron Day! Bakeries around the world will offer special deals on macarons, often with a charitable component. It’s easy to see how people can be obsessed with macarons.
Jagmeet Singh presses on housing, calls out dehumanizing language in Parliamentary debut

Jagmeet Singh presses on housing, calls out dehumanizing language in Parliamentary debut

NDP leader makes takes his seat in House of Commons after winning Burnaby South byelection
BC SPCA asks public to support bill against animal fighting, bestiality

BC SPCA asks public to support bill against animal fighting, bestiality

The BC SPCA is trying to rally support for Bill C-84, which broadens the definition of bestiality and expands provisions against animals used for fighting.
Final super moon of the year illuminates Metro Vancouver skies this week

Final super moon of the year illuminates Metro Vancouver skies this week

‘Full Super Worm Moon’ a reference to time of year it occurs
SFU breaks ground on $10M-plus stadium on Burnaby Mountain

SFU breaks ground on $10M-plus stadium on Burnaby Mountain

Simon Fraser University is breaking ground Tuesday as construction begins on the SFU stadium project. This is a joint initiative by SFU and Simon Fraser Student Society that is estimated to be completed in the summer of 2020.
It's going to feel like 20C in Burnaby this week

It's going to feel like 20C in Burnaby this week

The weather forecast called for seven days of sunshine last week , but things are looking decidedly warmer than expected. In fact, the forecast calls for Tuesday, March 19 to be sunny and bright with a high of 17 degrees.
How much would it cost for the Burnaby school board to run child care?

How much would it cost for the Burnaby school board to run child care?

What would it cost for the Burnaby school board to run its own child-care centres at local schools – and what would parents pay? District staff laid out the numbers in a recent report.
Bank of Canada wants you to touch its new $10 bills

Bank of Canada wants you to touch its new $10 bills

The Bank of Canada is inviting people to touch the new $10 note featuring Viola Desmond to check out new security features. You can check all your polymer notes in the same way—feel, look and flip: Feel the smooth, unique texture of the note.
'I commit to building on Jack Layton's message,' says Jagmeet Singh as he's sworn in

'I commit to building on Jack Layton's message,' says Jagmeet Singh as he's sworn in

New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh has been sworn in as a member of Parliament. The NDP says Singh becomes the first racialized party leader to sit in the House of Commons.