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It looks like a BC NDP sweep in Burnaby

It looks like a BC NDP sweep in Burnaby

The four BC NDP incumbents have all been declared winners in their Burnaby ridings in the B.C. election by multiple election experts. See the results below for each riding.
Swimwear giant closes Burnaby store forever as company goes bankrupt

Swimwear giant closes Burnaby store forever as company goes bankrupt

Swimwear brand Swimco Group, which had operated a store in Burnaby’s biggest mall, is shutting down, citing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Swimco has permanently closed its Metropolis at Metrotown store.
New COVID-19 outbreak declared in Burnaby

New COVID-19 outbreak declared in Burnaby

A new COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at a Burnaby care home as part of several regional outbreaks. Individual staff members at Dr. Al Hogg Pavilion, Laurel Place, and Fair Haven Homes Burnaby Lodge have tested positive for COVID-19.
78% spike in COVID-19 cases in Burnaby-New West health delivery area

78% spike in COVID-19 cases in Burnaby-New West health delivery area

The Burnaby-New Westminster health delivery area has reported 171 cases of COVID-19 in the last week, according to the latest surveillance data from the BC Centre for Disease Control.
Elections B.C. asks for patience with election results amid unprecedented mail-in ballots

Elections B.C. asks for patience with election results amid unprecedented mail-in ballots

Elections B.C. is warning that we might not know who won the election until weeks after polls close tonight, with Nov. 16 set as the goal for delivering final results.
New Burnaby gym not honouring lower fees of old bankrupt gym: user

New Burnaby gym not honouring lower fees of old bankrupt gym: user

The saga of Burnaby gym users who have had their old accounts from a bankrupt gym taken over by a new company continues.
BC Parks putting staff ‘at risk’ with outdated safety procedures: Report

BC Parks putting staff ‘at risk’ with outdated safety procedures: Report

Worksafe BC inspection of Alice Lake jobsite leads to five compliance orders
Half of decided voters favour BC NDP ahead of election day: poll

Half of decided voters favour BC NDP ahead of election day: poll

Research Co. survey finds 50% of decided voters favour BC NDP
Mega-development The Grove moving past first phase in Burnaby approvals process

Mega-development The Grove moving past first phase in Burnaby approvals process

This next phase will include a market highrise of up to 50 storeys and two non-market low-rise buildings.
(Video) Police seek man who might know something about Burnaby arson spree

(Video) Police seek man who might know something about Burnaby arson spree

Police are hoping to speak to a man who might know something about a series of arsons in Burnaby earlier this month. Burnaby RCMP responded to multiple reports of arsons in the area of Beresford Street and Dow Avenue on the morning of Oct. 4.