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B.C. top court rejects Trans Mountain pipeline challenges by Squamish Nation and Vancouver

B.C. top court rejects Trans Mountain pipeline challenges by Squamish Nation and Vancouver

Two court cases challenging the Trans Mountain expansion have failed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Court upholds 10-yr ban against Burnaby used-car dealership but not against company's owner

Court upholds 10-yr ban against Burnaby used-car dealership but not against company's owner

A 10-year-ban against a Burnaby used-car dealership caught selling unsafe cars has been upheld by a B.C. Supreme Court judge, but a 10-year ban against its owner has been quashed. Best Import Auto Ltd.
Seven bike cop positions lost in Burnaby

Seven bike cop positions lost in Burnaby

Local parks will gain four civilian bylaw officers on bikes this summer, but they’ll lose seven RCMP bike cops because of a shortage of police resources, according to Burnaby’s top cop. Chief Supt.
81-yr-old man dies after head-on collision with bus in Burnaby

81-yr-old man dies after head-on collision with bus in Burnaby

An 81-year-old man whose SUV slammed head-on into a transit bus in Burnaby Wednesday afternoon has died.
Burnaby RCMP cleared after shooting man armed with BB gun

Burnaby RCMP cleared after shooting man armed with BB gun

More than three years after they shot a man wielding a plastic BB gun, three Burnaby RCMP officers have been cleared of wrongdoing in the incident by B.C.’s police watchdog. Police were called to the 9300 block of Salish Court at about 8 p.m.
B.C. suing Alberta over oil restrictions

B.C. suing Alberta over oil restrictions

British Columbia is suing Alberta because it says a new law, enacted last week, that restricts oil exports to British Columbia is unconstitutional. The B.C.
Only two incumbents left on Burnaby Citizens Association school slate

Only two incumbents left on Burnaby Citizens Association school slate

Voters will have five new Burnaby Citizens Association trustee candidates to choose from this fall. On April 29, the NDP-affiliated municipal party nominated five new candidates for school board: Bill Brassington Jr.
Condo owner can keep his dog, tribunal rules

Condo owner can keep his dog, tribunal rules

Civil Resolution Tribunal agrees that strata's definition of "small dog" too vague to be enforced
Burnaby school wins chess title

Burnaby school wins chess title

For the second time in three years, a Burnaby elementary school has taken top spot at the B.C. Elementary School Team Chess Championships last weekend. Marlborough Elementary wrested the top prize from defending champions St.
Are municipalities ready for driverless cars?

Are municipalities ready for driverless cars?

Politicians elected in October will have to start coming up with strategies, conference hears