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B.C., Canadian universities remain vigilant as coronavirus death toll tops 100

B.C., Canadian universities remain vigilant as coronavirus death toll tops 100

Canadian universities with significant international student populations and extensive exchange programs in Asia are each taking unique approaches to how to respond to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China — although everyone shares one key measu
UPDATE: 'No risk' of infection from rumoured cornavirus patient who visited Burnaby

UPDATE: 'No risk' of infection from rumoured cornavirus patient who visited Burnaby

Investigation into story told by Burnaby councillor found "no risk," public health officer says. In separate case, B.C.'s first "presumptive" diagnosis of the deadly virus is made
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­police release photo of suspect related to First Nations theft

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­police release photo of suspect related to First Nations theft

First Nation's drums, art and clothing among items stolen in downtown
Shopify to open Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­office, hire 1,000 employees

Shopify to open Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­office, hire 1,000 employees

What happened: Ottawa-based tech company Shopify plans to open its first permanent office in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­by late 2020 Why it matters: The firm will be hiring 1,000 workers for the new R&D centre Canadian tech giant Shopify Inc.
Updated: Unclear if first B.C. coronavirus case is in Richmond

Updated: Unclear if first B.C. coronavirus case is in Richmond

Man in his 40s arrived last week from China via YVR; is in isolation at home; officials refuse to confirm where he lives, citing privacy reasons

Coquitlam's Bogere-Nyigwo murdered, police seek information

Homicide investigators are looking for information in the death of a Coquitlam man whose body was found in Maple Ridge earlier this month. The body of Edi Bogere-Nyigwo was found on a forested property Jan. 11.
Health Canada unclear on how many health-safety workers are at airports

Health Canada unclear on how many health-safety workers are at airports

What happened: Health Canada is not answering questions on exactly how many health and safety workers, or quarantine officials, are based at Canadian airports but it is promising that it will deploy more officials at airports later this week.
McCallum to Uber drivers: Get a taxi licence; Surrey City Hall: You can’t get one

McCallum to Uber drivers: Get a taxi licence; Surrey City Hall: You can’t get one

At press conference Monday, Surrey mayor digs into licensing conflict with Uber
Uber and Lyft not licensed to operate in Burnaby, could face fines

Uber and Lyft not licensed to operate in Burnaby, could face fines

Neither company and no drivers have applied for $510/vehicle municipal licence
Property owners should pay for drug-lab cleanup, policing: Burnaby RCMP

Property owners should pay for drug-lab cleanup, policing: Burnaby RCMP

Burnaby’s top cop is urging the city to pass a bylaw that would compel owners to pay policing and cleanup costs when their properties are used as drug labs or illegal marijuana grow-ops.