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Burnaby's luckiest man just won second lottery jackpot in 4 years

Burnaby's luckiest man just won second lottery jackpot in 4 years

Meet Burnaby’s luckiest man. What qualifies him as the city’s luckiest dude? Winning two major lottery jackpots in four years does.
Outdoor pools, summer camps to open soon in Burnaby

Outdoor pools, summer camps to open soon in Burnaby

It may not have felt like much of a summer yet, between dreary weather and COVID-related closures, but two key summer activities are finally opening up in Burnaby: outdoor pools and summer camps.
How COVID-19 property tax relief stacks up across the Lower Mainland

How COVID-19 property tax relief stacks up across the Lower Mainland

Cities have largely used three tools: payment due date extensions; late payment penalty assistance; and lower overall tax rate increases
UPDATE: Multiple shots fired outside Burnaby hookah lounge

UPDATE: Multiple shots fired outside Burnaby hookah lounge

No injuries reported in Canada Day shooting at Bloo Bby Restaurant hookah lounge.
Ten Vancouver parks proposed for people to legally drink alcohol

Ten Vancouver parks proposed for people to legally drink alcohol

Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park among sites as part of three-month trial that needs park board approval
Burnaby to fork out $500K for wildland firefighting 4x4

Burnaby to fork out $500K for wildland firefighting 4x4

The Burnaby Fire Department will add a major new weapon to its arsenal against wildfires in local parks and greenspaces next year.
Opinion: ‘Disgusting’ pamphlets blanket more Burnaby homes

Opinion: ‘Disgusting’ pamphlets blanket more Burnaby homes

The delivery by hand of “disgusting” and “explicit” flyers and pamphlets is spreading to more Burnaby neighbourhoods.
Burnaby casino’s $1.5-billion sale at risk of collapsing

Burnaby casino’s $1.5-billion sale at risk of collapsing

Catalyst Capital Group Inc.’s latest attempt to cash in its chips in Burnaby-based Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd. looks like it might be a long shot.
New Westminster’s first cannabis shop is now open

New Westminster’s first cannabis shop is now open

The Queensborough Cannabis Co. may have been the last cannabis store to get city hall’s approval, but it’s the first to open in New West.
Washroom finder lets Burnaby residents know where they can go

Washroom finder lets Burnaby residents know where they can go

When ya gotta go, ya gotta go. Thankfully, washrooms are open in many public parks, giving relief to Burnaby residents when they are out and about.