April 25, 2024

Burnaby reviews animal-control bylaws in wake of snakehead concerns

The City of Burnaby is reviewing its animal control bylaws after the discovery and subsequent capture of a snakehead fish at a pond in Central Park Mayor Derek Corrigan is calling for provincial or national animal-control legislation. Under the current system, municipalities are free to set their own rules, creating a sort of patchwork … [Read more...]

Firefighters working with Occupy protesters, but bylaws still not met

Firefighters worked with Occupy protesters this morning to bring the tent city in line with safety bylaws and left some remaining work to be done by 4 pm. That deadline passed and officials say the work still isn't complete. The fire department’s assistant chief of operations, Joe Foster, says crews were pleased with this morning’s … [Read more...]