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Video: Vehicles, tent with people inside set on fire in Burnaby

Video: Vehicles, tent with people inside set on fire in Burnaby

Multiple vehicles and a tent with two people in it were set on fire by a suspected arsonist in Burnaby last weekend, police say. On Sunday at about 7 a.m.
Is this your ring? Burnaby RCMP have it

Is this your ring? Burnaby RCMP have it

Burnaby RCMP is looking for the owner of a diamond ring turned into police this month. The ring was dropped off at the main Burnaby RCMP detachment on Oct.
Telus says 5G service rolling into Burnaby soon

Telus says 5G service rolling into Burnaby soon

After first focusing on its attention on the city where it’s headquartered, Telus Corp. is now rolling out 5G service to Vancouver’s suburbs. The next-generation wireless network is set to activate Friday (Oct.
Start your Christmas shopping early to avoid holiday mail surge, says Canada Post

Start your Christmas shopping early to avoid holiday mail surge, says Canada Post

Canada Post says it is preparing for “a Christmas season like no other” and recommends people start their holiday shopping early.
La Taqueria joins growing list of restaurants opening at Brentwood in Burnaby

La Taqueria joins growing list of restaurants opening at Brentwood in Burnaby

The Amazing Brentwood mall redevelopment in Burnaby is getting some serious A-list food tenants, and now popular taco spot La Taqueria has joined the list.
Here's how many Burnaby parties, businesses were busted for COVID violations last month

Here's how many Burnaby parties, businesses were busted for COVID violations last month

Burnaby RCMP has started publishing a monthly tally of enforcement actions it has taken against people and businesses breaking COVID-19-related rules.
COVID can’t stop Burnaby real estate as Metrotown project nearly sells out in 2 weeks

COVID can’t stop Burnaby real estate as Metrotown project nearly sells out in 2 weeks

COVID-19 is rampaging through most areas of Burnaby’s economy, especially retail businesses that aren’t appliances or bicycles . And yet, for several reasons, real estate is booming in Burnaby amid all the pandemic uncertainty.
Fatal Cleveland Dam disaster blamed on human error

Fatal Cleveland Dam disaster blamed on human error

Capilano River spillway malfunction that swept away anglers Ryan Nickerson and son Hugh still under investigation
Opinion: This study says mask mandates work. More Burnaby stores should add them – now

Opinion: This study says mask mandates work. More Burnaby stores should add them – now

As we wade through this second wave of COVID-19 cases, I still find it curious how some Burnaby grocery stores make wearing a mask mandatory while others don’t.
Still no women, racialized firefighters among Burnaby Fire Department’s top brass

Still no women, racialized firefighters among Burnaby Fire Department’s top brass

Coun. Colleen Jordan disappointed recent promotions didn't result in more diversity in department's leadership.