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Bike parkade coming to Metrotown SkyTrain station

Bike parkade coming to Metrotown SkyTrain station

A new bike parkade is coming to the Metrotown SkyTrain station in Burnaby later this year, giving cyclists more options for their daily commutes. TransLink says a new bike parkade has now opened at King Edward SkyTrain Station.
Fierce Girls web series empowers Indigenous girls

Fierce Girls web series empowers Indigenous girls

From New Zealand to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, teenage superheroes provide alternative narrative
Casino strikers demand BCLC intervene

Casino strikers demand BCLC intervene

Call for corporation to ensure Hard Rock workers in Coquitlam get fair treatment
Burnaby couple wins the lottery

Burnaby couple wins the lottery

B.C.’s newest millionaires, Jorge Vera and Concha Dick, say they are planning to help support family thanks to their big win.
Broadway to close this weekend for work at Broadway-Commercial SkyTrain station

Broadway to close this weekend for work at Broadway-Commercial SkyTrain station

Broadway will be closed to traffic between Victoria and Commercial starting Friday night
B.C. Ferries to boost fares after cancelling fuel rebates

B.C. Ferries to boost fares after cancelling fuel rebates

It’s going to cost you more to travel on B.C. Ferries this summer. The company announced Tuesday that it’s cancelling fuel rebates as of June 27 due to rising fuel prices. The move will increase costs for ferry users by 50 cents for an adult and $1.
Burnaby seniors' poverty rate among highest in B.C.

Burnaby seniors' poverty rate among highest in B.C.

More than 16 per cent of local seniors living in poverty
Burnaby Mounties arrest alleged thief after owner tracks stolen truck with GPS

Burnaby Mounties arrest alleged thief after owner tracks stolen truck with GPS

A tech-savvy business owner helped Burnaby Mounties nab an alleged truck thief earlier this month. On June 1, Burnaby RCMP got a report of a stolen work vehicle.
Workshops deal with seniors neglect, abuse

Workshops deal with seniors neglect, abuse

“I’ve watched my neighbour slowly isolate herself since her husband died, and now I know what to do about it,” remarked a participant in the Voices of Burnaby Seniors workshop on June 8.
Escape to Whistler

Escape to Whistler

You don’t have to be an extreme sports enthusiast to enjoy this mountain paradise