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Demonstrators to block Burnaby rail line to protest TMX

Demonstrators to block Burnaby rail line to protest TMX

Demonstrators will be occupying a rail line in Burnaby Tuesday morning to protest the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Fortius closure in Burnaby not unexpected, Mayor Hurley says

Fortius closure in Burnaby not unexpected, Mayor Hurley says

The closure of the Fortius Sport and Health centre will leave a unique gap in the city that will be hard to fill, Mayor Mike Hurley said.
Police dealing with mental health call block entry to Burnaby highrise

Police dealing with mental health call block entry to Burnaby highrise

A mental health call sparked a large police presence at a 21-storey South Burnaby highrise Sunday. A resident at 7368 Sandborne Ave.
Burnaby eyes new off-leash dog parks in northeast neighbourhood

Burnaby eyes new off-leash dog parks in northeast neighbourhood

Dogs in northeast Burnaby are good boys and girls, and they deserve at least one new off-leash park, city staff concluded following public engagement on the issue. OK, the first half of those findings may have only been implied.
Dutch fashion giant opening flagship store at Burnaby’s Amazing Brentwood

Dutch fashion giant opening flagship store at Burnaby’s Amazing Brentwood

The retail business in Burnaby is going through a roller coaster time right now in Burnaby.
Winds up to 70 km/h set to hit Burnaby soon

Winds up to 70 km/h set to hit Burnaby soon

A weather alert has been issued for Metro Vancouver ahead of “strong winds” clocking speeds of up to 70km/h are predicted to hit the region Tuesday.
Some passengers 'can't unsee' these new BC Ferries mask policy signs

Some passengers 'can't unsee' these new BC Ferries mask policy signs

BC Ferries have been strict in requiring that passengers on board wear face masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic – it even created new signage to promote the policy.
Wing of Burnaby Hospital sustains extensive damage in 'suspicious' fire: BFD

Wing of Burnaby Hospital sustains extensive damage in 'suspicious' fire: BFD

Patients and staff forced to evacuate.
Another COVID vaccine appears to have high success rate

Another COVID vaccine appears to have high success rate

For the second Monday in a row, a pharmaceutical giant has announced advances in finding a COVID-19 vaccine. U.S.-based Moderna said Monday morning that its “vaccine candidate” had a 94.
Burnaby surges into top-10 priciest rentals list in two categories

Burnaby surges into top-10 priciest rentals list in two categories

The average rent for all Canadian properties in October increased .7 per cent month over month to $1,782, after four months of almost no change, according to Rentals.ca ’s and Bullpen Research & Consulting ’s latest National Rent Report .