BC to waive $5.4 million in school taxes on 7 Burnaby properties
After a policy change on split assessments, the province waived school taxes to ease the sudden property tax hike on the affected developers.
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January 21, 2022
SFU Student Society closes SUB as added safety measure for return to campus
The closure will take place from Jan 24 to at least Feb 18.
January 21, 2022
BCIT faculty association president wants online learning on a case-by-case basis
BCITFSA president Colin Jones wants some clarity on the level of autonomy that BCIT has in making its own decisions when it comes to education delivery.
January 21, 2022
SFU Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance says return to in-person classes is “irresponsible”
The group said the decision is “not only ill-advised but deeply ableist and ageist towards those members of the SFU community who have additional risk factors for COVID-19.”
January 20, 2022
What’s on the menu: New Burnaby restaurants on our radar
From dessert cafes to fried chicken, here's what's on our radar🍗
January 20, 2022
BC to waive $5.4 million in school taxes on 7 Burnaby properties
After a policy change on split assessments, the province waived school taxes to ease the sudden property tax hike on the affected developers.
January 19, 2022
The road salt that makes winter driving safer may be killing salmon
A local project aims to highlight the damage road salt, which is laid down to help clear snow and ice, can cause in salmon-bearing streams.
January 18, 2022
BC gyms will be allowed to reopen this week
However, restrictions will remain in place for events, bars, and clubs.
January 18, 2022
Fraser Health to patients: ‘No evidence’ N95s are safer
Visitors to Fraser Health hospitals are not allowed to wear their own N95 masks, and must wear surgical masks provided by the health authority instead.
January 18, 2022
‘Enhanced measures’ in schools the same as they were before Omicron, says Burnaby teacher
A Burnaby teacher says for all the talk about ‘enhanced measures’ to keep schools safe during Omicron, very little has changed in her school since the start of the new year.
January 17, 2022
You can get these ice-cream-filled cream puffs in Burnaby this month
For a special Chinese New Year pop-up!