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Gandhi statue decapitated at Burnaby SFU campus

Gandhi statue decapitated at Burnaby SFU campus

Police were called to Burnaby Mountain at 8:30 p.m. Monday after reports a bronze bust of Mahatma Gandhi at SFU was missing its head.
Pool problems: Burnaby staff shortages means 46% fewer swimming lesson spots

Pool problems: Burnaby staff shortages means 46% fewer swimming lesson spots

“We are still struggling to fill positions post-pandemic,” the city's parks manager said. The city will also create a $145K aquatics manager position to speed up the launch of a new registration software.
Six years for man guilty of Metro Vancouver, Ontario gun charges

Six years for man guilty of Metro Vancouver, Ontario gun charges

"I'm tired of getting shot. I'm tired of getting stabbed," said Travis Bell in court, adding, "I just want to be there for my kids."
Only referendums on parkland in Burnaby? That’s what this city councillor wants

Only referendums on parkland in Burnaby? That’s what this city councillor wants

Coun. Sav Dhaliwal said the little used “AAP” voting process was “met with vigorous opposition and public cynicism.”
'There was no sword': Burnaby RCMP

'There was no sword': Burnaby RCMP

An arrest caught on video in Burnaby’s Brentwood neighbourhood was sparked by a fight between a man with an umbrella and another person with a hammer, according to police.
Letter: Please prioritize cycling infrastructure in Burnaby

Letter: Please prioritize cycling infrastructure in Burnaby

Grant of $28.8 million from the new provincial fund can help create new, improved, and dedicated cycling infrastructure to help city achieve its climate and transportation targets, reader says.
'Large water main break' floods Brentwood condo tower parking garage

'Large water main break' floods Brentwood condo tower parking garage

Residents of a Burnaby highrise woke up to a parking garage full of soaked vehicles Monday morning after a major flood in the building’s underground parking garage.
Revel in Japanese culture at O-Hanami Festival in Burnaby

Revel in Japanese culture at O-Hanami Festival in Burnaby

Head to Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre on April 1 to enjoy live music, Japanese foods, Samurai swordfighting and more.
100 drivers in 100 days: Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society calls for help in Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New West

100 drivers in 100 days: Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society calls for help in Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New West

This year, the society is expected to get 29,000 ride requests from cancer patients across the region.
Freezing nights and high pollen? It's spring in Burnaby

Freezing nights and high pollen? It's spring in Burnaby

Don't forget the gloves — and the Kleenex.
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