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Jail B.C. cocaine, heroin trafficker 2.5 years, judge told

Jail B.C. cocaine, heroin trafficker 2.5 years, judge told

Van Thuan Le wanted "to make quick, easy and significant money" after losing his job in the COVD-19 pandemic's early days.
'Old and cornball'? Burnaby Roots and Blues Festival to survive another year

'Old and cornball'? Burnaby Roots and Blues Festival to survive another year

One city councillor suggested the younger generations consider the Blues and Roots Festival 'old and cornball.'
Youbou loses beloved Roosevelt elk, Bob

Youbou loses beloved Roosevelt elk, Bob

The stately and sometimes mischievous elk died after being hit by a car on Sunday
Letters: Keep the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival, local residents say

Letters: Keep the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival, local residents say

It appears Burnaby residents are hoping to keep the annual Blues and Roots Festival as city staff is recommending to replace it.
Dead woman's estate must pay UBC $594K for wage fraud

Dead woman's estate must pay UBC $594K for wage fraud

Wanda Barbara Moscipan gave herself wage increases and merit pay by forging supervisors' signatures.
New B.C. Ferries vessels, expected in 2029, to carry 2,100, run on greener tech

New B.C. Ferries vessels, expected in 2029, to carry 2,100, run on greener tech

A request for proposals for the new ships, which will replace six older ships, is expected to go out this summer.
Uncooperative B.C. lawyer suspended for second time in past year

Uncooperative B.C. lawyer suspended for second time in past year

Hearing panel finds lawyer acted in a conflict of interest and improperly borrowed money from a client.
Watch: Marine rescue volunteers save young eagle, get surrounded by orcas

Watch: Marine rescue volunteers save young eagle, get surrounded by orcas

The two encounters left RCMSAR volunteers glowing, West Vancouver’s marine search and rescue unit chief says
Burnaby athletes win 13 gold, 33 medals at 2024 BC Winter Games

Burnaby athletes win 13 gold, 33 medals at 2024 BC Winter Games

More than 20 Burnaby teens landed on the podium in individual competitions of their respective sports.
Online harms: Liberals seek to create digital safety commission, new ombudsperson

Online harms: Liberals seek to create digital safety commission, new ombudsperson

OTTAWA — The Liberal government plans to create a new digital safety regulator to compel social-media platforms to take action against online harms and remove damaging content — including child sex-abuse material and intimate images shared without co