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Sunday Night Read: 'Dawn — a symbol of fresh vitality and hope'

Sunday Night Read: 'Dawn — a symbol of fresh vitality and hope'

This short story series submission is from Hui-Yu Chen of Coquitlam.
Letter: The new generation needs to respect tax paid public services

Letter: The new generation needs to respect tax paid public services

This letter writer, after experiencing an act of kindness, believes transit bus drivers deserve everyone's respect, especially by those that sneak on in the back.
Minter: It's time for cold protection. Here's what to do

Minter: It's time for cold protection. Here's what to do

A little winterizing now will go a long way to keep your plants alive, says master gardener Brian Minter.
Column: Time to end the unpaid work in Canada’s airline sector

Column: Time to end the unpaid work in Canada’s airline sector

"Despite working gruelling 14-hour days or longer, many flight attendants are sometimes only paid for half their time on the job," writes Port Moody–Coquitlam MP Bonita Zarrillo in an op-ed.
Two dead, one injured from early morning Burnaby crash

Two dead, one injured from early morning Burnaby crash

Crash occurred just before 5 a.m. on Saturday morning, Dec. 21.
BBB: Eight tips for dealing with holiday pop-up shops

BBB: Eight tips for dealing with holiday pop-up shops

Research store operating hours and pay attention to product quality are tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering for those attending pop-up shops this holiday season.
Burnaby MP Terry Beech retains minister role after Trudeau cabinet shuffle

Burnaby MP Terry Beech retains minister role after Trudeau cabinet shuffle

Beech will remain as Minister of Citizens' Services.
NDP will vote to bring down Trudeau government: Burnaby MP Jagmeet Singh

NDP will vote to bring down Trudeau government: Burnaby MP Jagmeet Singh

Singh, the federal NDP leader, called on Trudeau to resign on Monday, Dec. 16.
Rob Shaw: B.C. housing minister's threats put municipal autonomy to the test

Rob Shaw: B.C. housing minister's threats put municipal autonomy to the test

Municipalities pushing back against province’s housing policy
Burnaby mall redevelopment plans for 1,440+ new homes, two highrise towers

Burnaby mall redevelopment plans for 1,440+ new homes, two highrise towers

Two new roads and a 'pedestrian spine' are in the planning process at the City of Lougheed.