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Cornelia Naylor

Cornelia Naylor

I report on crime, courts and education for the Burnaby NOW. In a past life, I taught high school English.

Recent Work by Cornelia

Man banned from Burnaby mall after allegedly ramming police cruiser in stolen car

Man banned from Burnaby mall after allegedly ramming police cruiser in stolen car

Brandon (a.k.a. Brandyn) Sen Young Ho, 20, was on bail on Vancouver drug charges when he allegedly rammed a police cruiser in a Metrotown mall parking garage in a stolen car last month.
Man convicted in Burnaby sex assault on ex-Grade 9 girlfriend living in Surrey: police

Man convicted in Burnaby sex assault on ex-Grade 9 girlfriend living in Surrey: police

Police say Ezaz Razak, 29, "represents a serious and imminent risk to vulnerable women and intimate partners" after convictions for two violent sexual assaults.
Burnaby man pleads not guilty in ‘road rage’ incident that reportedly ended in gunfire

Burnaby man pleads not guilty in ‘road rage’ incident that reportedly ended in gunfire

Jeromy Crunik, 28, has been charged with multiple firearms offences in relation to an incident on Commercial Drive in Vancouver in January.
Labour board tosses complaint union didn’t stand up for unvaccinated City of Burnaby employee

Labour board tosses complaint union didn’t stand up for unvaccinated City of Burnaby employee

CUPE Local 23 arrived at an 'informed decision' not to take ex-City of Burnaby employee Carlo Sferra's grievance to arbitration because it was unlikely to succeed, according to the Labour Relations Board.
Students 'will not be very happy' with school cellphone restrictions: Burnaby student leader

Students 'will not be very happy' with school cellphone restrictions: Burnaby student leader

The Burnaby school district has until July 1 to finalize additions to its code of conduct to restrict the use of cellphones and other personal digital devices at local schools.
Burnaby nurse suspended for breaching patient privacy, confidentiality

Burnaby nurse suspended for breaching patient privacy, confidentiality

Nadia Ali, RN, accessed the confidential health records of a 'significant number of patients' – but they weren't her patients and it wasn't for a 'work-related purpose,' according to the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
BC Housing Minister re-announces affordable housing projects in Burnaby

BC Housing Minister re-announces affordable housing projects in Burnaby

B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon was at 6488 Byrnepark Dr. Friday, where construction is underway on a six-storey building with 130 non-market rental units for Indigenous families and individuals.
Burnaby trades students win gold at Skills Canada BC, qualify for nationals

Burnaby trades students win gold at Skills Canada BC, qualify for nationals

Burnaby students competed at Skills Canada BC last month and took home gold in IT network systems administration, autobody repair and public speaking.
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.
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