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Cannabis and vaping info on the agenda at Burnaby parent meeting

Cannabis and vaping info on the agenda at Burnaby parent meeting

School, health and law-enforcement officials are preparing to deliver a wealth of information about cannabis and vaping to local parents next week.
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant after allegedly uttering threats in Burnaby

Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant after allegedly uttering threats in Burnaby

Police are asking for help finding a man suspected of uttering threats while in possession of a weapon in Burnaby in early December. Jory Wade Patrick, 32, is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, according to Burnaby RCMP.
Three people bear-sprayed while trying to stop a man from breaking into an SUV in Burnaby

Three people bear-sprayed while trying to stop a man from breaking into an SUV in Burnaby

Charges have been laid against a Surrey man suspected of bear-spraying three people who were trying to stop him from breaking into a vehicle in Burnaby Thursday.
Conservative Jay Shin: Top issue in Burnaby South is Liberals' deficit spending

Conservative Jay Shin: Top issue in Burnaby South is Liberals' deficit spending

Corporate lawyer is making his first foray into politics ahead of February byelection
Witnesses sought after Burnaby pedestrian struck by vehicle

Witnesses sought after Burnaby pedestrian struck by vehicle

Burnaby RCMP is investigating after a pedestrian was struck Tuesday morning. On Tuesday at approximately 7:40 a.m., a vehicle struck a 21-year-old woman who was walking in the area of Sanderson Way and Gilmore Way.
Trudeau calls byelection for Burnaby South

Trudeau calls byelection for Burnaby South

National attention will be on the riding, as Jagmeet Singh attempts to gain House of Commons seat
Rate of B.C. seniors deferring property taxes skyrockets

Rate of B.C. seniors deferring property taxes skyrockets

The cost of housing is hitting seniors hard as the rate of those using property tax deferral has skyrocketed, while the reliance on rent subsidies for seniors is growing too fast. That’s according to a new report by B.C.
Cutting alcohol for ‘dry January?’ Beware of binging in February

Cutting alcohol for ‘dry January?’ Beware of binging in February

With endless parties and family functions, December’s holiday season may feel like a month of non-stop indulgence. That’s why some follow it with “dry January,” a month of sobriety to compensate for a month of excess.
Two Burnaby sweet shops have mind-blowing creations in the Hot Chocolate Festival

Two Burnaby sweet shops have mind-blowing creations in the Hot Chocolate Festival

The wait is over: Vancouver’s Hot Chocolate Festival has revealed their lineup of participating restaurants and cafes for 2019.
Human-induced climate change fanning wildfires, study reports

Human-induced climate change fanning wildfires, study reports

Humans played a substantial role in making B.C. wildfires in 2017 bigger and more likely, says a new study by UVic and the federal government.