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He was in an MTV boy band. His Coquitlam charity has raised $26M

He was in an MTV boy band. His Coquitlam charity has raised $26M

Michael Cuccione wanted to find a cure for childhood cancer. On July 6, 2024, the foundation in the late Coquitlam teen's name will host one of its signature fundraisers: Kick for a Cure.
'Reasonable grounds' driver who sheared power pole in Burnaby was impaired: police

'Reasonable grounds' driver who sheared power pole in Burnaby was impaired: police

The driver of a Honda Pilot that smashed through a power pole in Burnaby last week, narrowly missing two pedestrians, was slapped with a 24-hour driving suspension after taking a roadside breath test, according to Burnaby RCMP.
Canada's lone pro rugby team to host international friendlies in Burnaby

Canada's lone pro rugby team to host international friendlies in Burnaby

Introducing the Vancouver Highlanders, a not-for-profit organization launching this summer to develop players and expand the sport's Canadian outreach.
Crash involving motorcyclist on Burnaby-Vancouver border causes traffic delays

Crash involving motorcyclist on Burnaby-Vancouver border causes traffic delays

The northbound lanes of Boundary Road are closed between Georgia and Pender streets as police investigate a crash just before 6:15 a.m. involving a truck and motorcycle.
Letter: Out-of-service elevator a concern for disabled patrons at Burnaby mall

Letter: Out-of-service elevator a concern for disabled patrons at Burnaby mall

This letter writer claims an elevator outside the Temporary Cameron Library has not been available for six weeks.
How to hook up more Burnaby homes to alternative energy? This councillor has ideas

How to hook up more Burnaby homes to alternative energy? This councillor has ideas

Coun. Alison Gu wants the city to encourage developers to start building district energy systems, particularly in master-planned communities.
Letter: 'Bell-and-whistle fire trucks' are a waste of taxpayer money

Letter: 'Bell-and-whistle fire trucks' are a waste of taxpayer money

This letter writer says there's unnecessary features on fire trucks that drive prices through the roof.
2 charged with murder in fatal Burnaby stabbing Monday

2 charged with murder in fatal Burnaby stabbing Monday

Riza Jafari, 32, and Hatice Haydari, 28, were charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 40-year-old man on First Avenue near Boundary Road Monday.
TransLink adds Metrotown to Stanley Park route for summer schedule

TransLink adds Metrotown to Stanley Park route for summer schedule

Summer service changes will include 12 routes across Metro Vancouver.
Burnaby school district announces student cellphone restrictions

Burnaby school district announces student cellphone restrictions

A new policy coming into force on July 1 will prohibit Burnaby elementary students from taking out their cellphones during the school day; high schoolers won't be allowed to take them out during 'instructional time.'