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Burnaby scammers posed as Chinese officials in 'virtual extortion': cops

Burnaby scammers posed as Chinese officials in 'virtual extortion': cops

Burnaby RCMP’s Investigative Support Team is warning the public of a fraud where callers claiming to be Chinese government officials are attempting to extort money from people.
Burnaby restaurant giant launches online ordering platform

Burnaby restaurant giant launches online ordering platform

A Burnaby restaurant is adjusting once again to COVID-19 by developing its own online ordering platform. Joey in the Brentwood area will now allow diners to order food for delivery online at www.joeyrestaurants.com .
This Burnaby chef came oh-so-close to winning a Food Network show

This Burnaby chef came oh-so-close to winning a Food Network show

I love cooking TV shows. More specifically, I love competitive cooking shows. Chopped is everything and my absolutely favourite, but a new TV show is creeping into my culinary heart.
Lambert Chu retiring as Burnaby's top bureaucrat

Lambert Chu retiring as Burnaby's top bureaucrat

Burnaby’s top bureaucrat is planning to retire next year after “30 wonderful years” at city hall.
Five patients infected in Burnaby Hospital COVID-19 outbreak

Five patients infected in Burnaby Hospital COVID-19 outbreak

Burnaby Hospital’s medicine unit has been closed to admissions because of a COVID-19 outbreak. Five patients in the unit have tested positive for the virus, according to the Fraser Health Authority, which announced the outbreak Thursday afternoon.
TransLink will be the first in North America to test 'copper coating' on high-touch transit surfaces

TransLink will be the first in North America to test 'copper coating' on high-touch transit surfaces

TransLink says it is aiming to make transit one of the safest public spaces throughout the pandemic and this measure builds upon the Safe Operating Action Plan
Canada-wide recall: This video doorbell poses 'fire and burn hazards'

Canada-wide recall: This video doorbell poses 'fire and burn hazards'

It has a battery that can overheat when the incorrect screws are used for installation, posing fire and burn hazards.
Approved construction in Burnaby cracks $1-billion mark

Approved construction in Burnaby cracks $1-billion mark

Construction approved in Burnaby has exceeded $1.06 billion this year, according to a report to council, despite physical distancing restrictions spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parents at Burnaby’s biggest high school get fifth COVID-19 exposure notice

Parents at Burnaby’s biggest high school get fifth COVID-19 exposure notice

Parents at Burnaby’s biggest high school have gotten their fifth letter this fall notifying them of COVID-19 exposures at their kids’ school.
So long, sun: Vancouver forecast calling for chance of rain for the next 7 days

So long, sun: Vancouver forecast calling for chance of rain for the next 7 days

Rain or showers are expected for the next seven straight days in the city