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Burnaby break-in suspect reeled in with bait bike

Burnaby break-in suspect reeled in with bait bike

A suspect in a Burnaby break-in was nabbed on a bait bike minutes after it was set out near a Richmond mall this week. The bike was placed near the Richmond Centre Mall at 6551 No. 3 Rd. on Monday, according to Richmond RCMP.
'Get your flu shot,' says Fraser Health in new campaign

'Get your flu shot,' says Fraser Health in new campaign

Fraser Health is reminding everyone to get the flu shot through a new publicity campaign.
COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Burnaby care home

COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Burnaby care home

Fraser Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak over at New Vista Care Home, a long-term care facility in Burnaby owned and operated by New Vista Care Society.
Don't lure Burnaby bears to their death with your trash

Don't lure Burnaby bears to their death with your trash

It is not uncommon for wildlife, including bears, to wander out of our forested areas and into our neighbourhoods. Bears that become too urbanized are often euthanized.
From dumping to fish returning. Things looking up for Burnaby creek

From dumping to fish returning. Things looking up for Burnaby creek

The last time Paul Cipywnyk contacted the NOW , it was for some very bad news. Someone had been dumping garbage around Byrne Creek, a vulnerable waterway that is a spawning ground. That was back in May.
B.C. reports first case of rare 'multisystem inflammatory syndrome' in child

B.C. reports first case of rare 'multisystem inflammatory syndrome' in child

"The child was under investigation after showing symptoms of the syndrome and was confirmed with MIS-C when a COVID-19 serology test returned positive."
Missing school slide seized from Burnaby resident's backyard

Missing school slide seized from Burnaby resident's backyard

Police have gotten a break in the case of a big, blue slide that went missing from a Burnaby elementary school before the start of school this year. The 10-foot slide was reported missing by Suncrest Elementary School on Sept.14.
Opinion: This Burnaby parent is fed up with ‘privileged’ school scofflaws

Opinion: This Burnaby parent is fed up with ‘privileged’ school scofflaws

“I’m so tired of privileged humans who can't walk extra 100 metres. So says Steve, a Burnaby parent who sent in the attached photo of another parent who parks their vehicle illegally, blocking the other parents trying to walk their kids to school.
Burnaby rents in ‘free fall’ but will hit floor soon, says report

Burnaby rents in ‘free fall’ but will hit floor soon, says report

Renters in Burnaby have some marginally good news to celebrate, according to the results of a new report released Thursday.
Trevor Linden’s new Burnaby club now open after pouncing on bankrupt gym

Trevor Linden’s new Burnaby club now open after pouncing on bankrupt gym

They say timing is everything. Vancouver Canucks legend Trevor Linden was ready to expand at the right time when the opportunity was there.