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Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Eight Burnaby outlets are currently offering fuel for less than $2 per litre.
These are the non-market rental housing projects developed on Burnaby-owned land

These are the non-market rental housing projects developed on Burnaby-owned land

The city has contributed more than $172 million to non-market housing in the form of land, grants and site prep.
Are Metro Vancouver's urban forest goals sunk?

Are Metro Vancouver's urban forest goals sunk?

A Metro Vancouver report tracked urban forest decline amid a push for development. Without a massive drive to plant new trees, urban forests will fall even further.
Police crackdown at Burnaby's biggest mall nets arrests, drugs, weapons

Police crackdown at Burnaby's biggest mall nets arrests, drugs, weapons

Metro Vancouver Transit Police and mall security targeted crime at the Metrotown mall on April 13, 19 and 21.
Burnaby DHHproud event draws 1/5 of Deaf, hard of hearing students in B.C.

Burnaby DHHproud event draws 1/5 of Deaf, hard of hearing students in B.C.

'Students are excited to learn that they aren't alone' says organizer of two-day event featuring friendship, art, poetry and Sign language presentations.
North Van trail groper sentenced in Burnaby dangerous driving case

North Van trail groper sentenced in Burnaby dangerous driving case

Jairus-Paul Covacha Sacramento, 24, was sentenced to 30 days' jail and a one-year driving ban for a Feb. 11 incident that saw him speed off in his Mercedes after hitting a Burnaby RCMP officer who had tried to pull him over for speeding.
Burnaby councillors 'disappointed' with lack of car-free day options this summer

Burnaby councillors 'disappointed' with lack of car-free day options this summer

One councillor said he was 'stunned by the cost' estimated by staff for a car-free day event and said he intended to see smaller events.
Burnaby robotics team wins first-ever award at VEX world championships

Burnaby robotics team wins first-ever award at VEX world championships

Three teams from the Burnaby school district's mechatronics and robotics program were in Dallas, Texas last week competing at the VEX Robotics world championships. One team took home a prestigious division design award.
Burnaby celebrates public works with free, family-friendly works yard grand opening this month

Burnaby celebrates public works with free, family-friendly works yard grand opening this month

Get ready to celebrate all things public works, including dump trucks, snow plows, welding and carpentry.
Woman sues City of Burnaby after fracturing ankle by crosswalk manhole

Woman sues City of Burnaby after fracturing ankle by crosswalk manhole

Vancouver resident Jane Veglia said she suffers from 'anxiety while walking or hiking' after fracturing her ankle on a crosswalk in Burnaby's Brentwood neighbourhood two years ago.