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10,000 tulips to bloom at Metropolis at Metrotown, then be sold

10,000 tulips to bloom at Metropolis at Metrotown, then be sold

If you missed last summer’s Chilliwack Tulip Festival, you don’t have to wait until this coming summer to check out all the colourful flowers. The festival is bringing that beauty to Metropolis at Metrotown for the I Heart Tulips event on Jan. 26.
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Burnaby sees drop in illicit drug overdose deaths

Burnaby sees drop in illicit drug overdose deaths

A drop in the number of illicit drug overdose deaths in Burnaby in 2019 is good news, but more work is needed to end the opioid health care crisis in B.C., says a Fraser Health medical health officer.
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Trans Mountain advancing pipeline expansion without permission: City of Burnaby

Trans Mountain advancing pipeline expansion without permission: City of Burnaby

Company says all ongoing work is approved, but Mayor Mike Hurley isn't convinced
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Here’s how you can have your say on edible weed, extracts and topicals before legalization

Here’s how you can have your say on edible weed, extracts and topicals before legalization

Proposed federal framework includes hard caps on THC levels, restrictions on labelling and ensuring all packaging is kid proof
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Daring off-duty rescue emotional for Burnaby firefighter

Daring off-duty rescue emotional for Burnaby firefighter

As first-responders, Burnaby fire Capt. Cathy Van-Martin and her wife Krista Harris, a 16-year Abbotsford firefighter, have seen some things. By now, they’re used to jumping into their turnout gear and rushing to the scene of a fire or car accident.
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Liberal Karen Wang: Burnaby South needs a local in Parliament

Liberal Karen Wang: Burnaby South needs a local in Parliament

Candidate touts her community connections in contrast with NDP leader Jagmeet Singh ahead of byelection
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Escaping city hall: Burnaby council to meet in Edmonds and North Burnaby

Escaping city hall: Burnaby council to meet in Edmonds and North Burnaby

Two meetings will bring local democracy to Edmonds and North Burnaby, to engage locals in city governance, mayor says
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Tainted blood scandal revisited in CBC miniseries

Tainted blood scandal revisited in CBC miniseries

‘That happened in Canada? How does that happen in Canada?’
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B.C. Ferries closing Duke Point terminal for one weekend this month

B.C. Ferries closing Duke Point terminal for one weekend this month

Travellers heading to and from Vancouver Island via ferry later this month will find a weekend where things are not operating as usual. B.C. Ferries announced Jan.
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Raise some dough by baking for BC SPCA's Treat Week

Raise some dough by baking for BC SPCA's Treat Week

Who knew saving animals could be so sweet? The most delicious week of the year - the BC SPCA’s Treat Week - is almost here.
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