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'Lack of resources' means reining in expectations for car-free days in Burnaby, staff say

'Lack of resources' means reining in expectations for car-free days in Burnaby, staff say

A vision for car-free summer events could be hampered by a lack of staff resources.
Burnaby greenlights year-round public drinking in parks citywide

Burnaby greenlights year-round public drinking in parks citywide

A new Burnaby bylaw will allow alcohol consumption in designated park areas, though some councillors had concerns.
Burnaby kids release 10K young chum salmon at Guichon Creek

Burnaby kids release 10K young chum salmon at Guichon Creek

Renowned environmentalist Mark Angelo said the salmon release is a wonderful, hands-on way to engage children, the 'environmental stewards of the future.'
Family-friendly Japanese festival in Burnaby this weekend celebrates cherry blossoms

Family-friendly Japanese festival in Burnaby this weekend celebrates cherry blossoms

Watch a kimono dressing demonstration or learn techniques for wrapping and folding with furoshiki, traditional Japanese wrapping cloths at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre this weekend.
New park, 5 towers, 2,000+ homes coming to Burnaby's Brentwood

New park, 5 towers, 2,000+ homes coming to Burnaby's Brentwood

Concord Brentwood's third phase has been approved with 2,004 new homes.
Opinion: A better and cleaner future for all, Burnaby MP wants

Opinion: A better and cleaner future for all, Burnaby MP wants

Burnaby South MP Jagmeet Singh, also the leader of the federal NDP, believes action is needed now to mitigate impacts of climate change in Canada.
New West—Burnaby MP named federal NDP's new health critic

New West—Burnaby MP named federal NDP's new health critic

Julian's portfolio history has included transportation, international trade, fisheries, energy and finance, as well as a four-time house leader.
Burnaby, New West photographer wins triple gold at Ma Murray community newspaper award show

Burnaby, New West photographer wins triple gold at Ma Murray community newspaper award show

Burnaby NOW and New Westminster Record photojournalist Jennifer Gauthier won three first-place Ma Murray awards April 20.
Burnaby drafts 2 versions of the future: denser town centres or more urban villages?

Burnaby drafts 2 versions of the future: denser town centres or more urban villages?

Burnaby's vision for 2050: The city want public input on Official Community Plan.
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Burnaby prices are still above $2 a litre, but not as high as a week earlier.