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Former WestJet employee closer to class action suit against airline

Former WestJet employee closer to class action suit against airline

A former flight attendant is getting ready to take the next steps in a class-action lawsuit against WestJet after the airline lost its appeal asking for the case to be thrown out.
The City of Burnaby is not happy with the NEB report

The City of Burnaby is not happy with the NEB report

The City of Burnaby has weighed in on the National Energy Board’s reconsideration report on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. According to the city, the report was “met with concern and disappointment.
You can help name this adorable killer whale calf in B.C. waters

You can help name this adorable killer whale calf in B.C. waters

A resident killer whale calf needs a new name and you can be part of the selection process. The two-year-old calf, currently known as A116, is the second offspring of Springer (A37).
Millions recouped from devastating Burnaby Ponzi scheme

Millions recouped from devastating Burnaby Ponzi scheme

The British Columbia Securities Commission says it has received $4.8 million in administrative penalties from two former residents of Burnaby who defrauded hundreds of investors in a Ponzi scheme.
Feist, Dan Mangan, Lord Huron coming to Burnaby Blues and Roots Fest stage

Feist, Dan Mangan, Lord Huron coming to Burnaby Blues and Roots Fest stage

Lineup just announced for the 20th edition of the popular summer festival, coming Saturday, Aug. 10 to Deer Lake Park
Men save two children from icy Coquitlam lake

Men save two children from icy Coquitlam lake

The two boys were taken to hospital to check for hypothermia and shock
National Energy Board recommends approving Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

National Energy Board recommends approving Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project is back on for potential cabinet approval following reconsideration by the National Energy Board. Local First Nations, however, say their opposition remains steadfast.
Injunction upheld covering protests at Burnaby Trans Mountain sites

Injunction upheld covering protests at Burnaby Trans Mountain sites

The BC Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to uphold an injunction granted in 2018 against blocking access to Trans Mountain pipeline sites in Burnaby, including the Burnaby Mountain tank farm and the Westridge Marine Terminal.
Legislature officers’ work trips served as ‘holidays,’ Speaker says; committee OKs probe

Legislature officers’ work trips served as ‘holidays,’ Speaker says; committee OKs probe

New report by Speaker Darryl Plecas casts doubt on explanations from clerk, sergeant-at-arms
'Mass confusion' on snow day for Burnaby school district support staff: CUPE pres

'Mass confusion' on snow day for Burnaby school district support staff: CUPE pres

“Mass confusion” among support staff during the Burnaby school district’s snow day last week has sparked discussions between senior school officials and the district’s support staff union, according to CUPE president Paul Simpson.