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Burnaby students 'best defenders' at national cyber-security competition

Burnaby students 'best defenders' at national cyber-security competition

A group of Burnaby students distinguished themselves in Ottawa this month fighting off hackers at a high tech cyber security competition.
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BC SPCA rescues 15 badly neglected dogs from horrific 'puppy mill' conditions

BC SPCA rescues 15 badly neglected dogs from horrific 'puppy mill' conditions

Terrified, soaked in urine and covered in feces – that’s how the BC SPCA found 15 tiny, badly neglected dogs
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Six kids have fallen out windows in 2019, warns BC Children's Hospital

Six kids have fallen out windows in 2019, warns BC Children's Hospital

As we move into the warmer months, many Tri-Cities residents are cracking open their windows to let in any wisp of a cool breeze — all fine until a child plummets from the window to the ground.
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Investigation ordered into police conduct during Trans Mountain protest

Investigation ordered into police conduct during Trans Mountain protest

The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner announced Thursday it has ordered an investigation into the conduct of Vancouver police involved in an incident where a 74-year-old woman was pushed to the ground during an anti-Trans Mountain pipeline
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This is how much B.C.'s minimum wage is going up June 1

This is how much B.C.'s minimum wage is going up June 1

B.C.'s general hourly minimum wage will increase to $13.85 from $12.65, and the minimum wage rates for liquor servers, resident caretakers and live-in camp leaders will all also increase, effective June 1: * general minimum wage will increase 9.
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Port employees find gates locked Thursday morning

Port employees find gates locked Thursday morning

Prolonged lockout would halt supply chain, damage economy
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Vancouver weather: It's going to feel like 29°C inland tomorrow

Vancouver weather: It's going to feel like 29°C inland tomorrow

The Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for toasty temperatures this weekend
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Burnaby council unanimously approves 4 rainbow crosswalks

Burnaby council unanimously approves 4 rainbow crosswalks

First one planned for completion before August Pride event
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Too many men die from prostate cancer. This Burnaby walk is trying to change that

Too many men die from prostate cancer. This Burnaby walk is trying to change that

On Father’s Day - June 16- Prostate Cancer Foundation BC will be honouring prostate cancer survivors by holding the annual Raymond James Father’s Day Walk Run at Burnaby Lake Park.
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This Burnaby man was electrocuted due to drug psychosis. He's on the long road back

This Burnaby man was electrocuted due to drug psychosis. He's on the long road back

“Life can get good.” That’s the message Jesse van Dok offers in the hopes it will dissuade those who are considering turning to drugs. Van Dok, a recovering drug addict, knows the perils of using drugs and what they can make you do.
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