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City councillor raises concerns about child-care shortage in Burnaby

City councillor raises concerns about child-care shortage in Burnaby

'I’m wondering how we’re going to close the gap,' said Coun. Alison Gu before more than $2M approved for projects at North Burnaby schools
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations hit another five-month high

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations hit another five-month high

The 758 new infections in the past 24 hours is the highest single-day tally in almost a month.
Opinion: Two people are dead and now Burnaby is trying to fix ‘death traps’

Opinion: Two people are dead and now Burnaby is trying to fix ‘death traps’

Residents urged to fill out a survey
Burnaby council approves fines of up to $500 for smoking offences

Burnaby council approves fines of up to $500 for smoking offences

Some businesses that include hookah smoking have been grandfathered by new bylaw
Burnaby skate park to be renamed after beloved city councillor who died in 2020

Burnaby skate park to be renamed after beloved city councillor who died in 2020

Nick Volkow was a key part of getting park built
Metro Vancouver could have these 24/7 cashier-less grocery stores by early 2022

Metro Vancouver could have these 24/7 cashier-less grocery stores by early 2022

They're cash-less as well.
Opinion: TransLink says it’s too broke to open Metrotown station washrooms

Opinion: TransLink says it’s too broke to open Metrotown station washrooms

Metrotown is city's busiest SkyTrain station
These Burnaby baristas are getting wage hikes because workers are fleeing

These Burnaby baristas are getting wage hikes because workers are fleeing

Many workers are demanding better wages and working conditions
Debate on mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for Burnaby teachers goes behind closed doors

Debate on mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for Burnaby teachers goes behind closed doors

'This is a labour relations issue,' says board chair
Fraser Health schools saw 2,000+ COVID-19 cases in six weeks – mostly students

Fraser Health schools saw 2,000+ COVID-19 cases in six weeks – mostly students

Newly released information about COVID-19 cases and "clusters" in schools shows students account for 90% of cases and are the key drivers of virus transmission