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Burnaby mom says shift change meant no child care, alleges discrimination

A Burnaby mother is claiming discrimination against her bosses over child care and a change in her work hours - saying they changed her shift without giving her enough time to find child care for her one-year-old son, forcing her to find another job.
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Breath test can’t be refused under new drunk-driving law

Breath test can’t be refused under new drunk-driving law

By Christmas, sweeping changes to Canada’s impaired-driving laws will allow police to demand a breath sample from any driver they lawfully stop. It’s one of the things about Bill C-46 that most concerns Victoria lawyer Michael Mulligan.
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These Burnaby residents spent Canada Day protesting demovictions in Metrotown

These Burnaby residents spent Canada Day protesting demovictions in Metrotown

Some participants paint words of protest on a building slated for demolition
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Order of Canada recipient arrested at Burnaby pipeline protest

Order of Canada recipient arrested at Burnaby pipeline protest

Eight people were arrested Saturday (June 30) afternoon at the gates of Kinder Morgan’s Burnaby Mountain tank farm in the first mass arrest since a beefed-up injunction was approved by a judge.
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This woman who tortured cats is finally leaving New West

This woman who tortured cats is finally leaving New West

Notorious cat-torturer Kayla Bourque has decided to leave New Westminster after three years in the community.
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Mayors upset with gas tax hike

Mayors upset with gas tax hike

PoMo's Clay, Coquitlam's Stewart believe other options to complete funding for TransLink $7.3 billion plan
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Do your part to prevent wildfires this long weekend

Do your part to prevent wildfires this long weekend

Last week’s record-high temperatures, widespread lightning storms and a dramatic spike in wildfire activity served as stark reminders of how quickly B.C.’s landscapes can dry out, and how important it is to prevent human-caused wildfires.
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Do SFU and UniverCity need their own fire hall?

Do SFU and UniverCity need their own fire hall?

One resident living on top of Burnaby Mountain thinks the communities are vulnerable without one, and city reports dating back 16 years back him up.
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Burnaby council takes a new approach to housing

Burnaby council takes a new approach to housing

Proposals are being sent back to applicants with a request for more non-market options
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Lobby group calls on province to adopt rideshare immediately

Lobby group calls on province to adopt rideshare immediately

Money is being lost and safety is being compromised, according to Ridesharing Now BC at Vancouver press conference
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