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Big wads of cash seized in Burnaby dial-a-dope bust

Big wads of cash seized in Burnaby dial-a-dope bust

A six-month investigation by Burnaby RCMP’s drug section has resulted in the seizure of a large amount of street drugs, tens of thousands of dollars in cash and two luxury vehicles.
Dad dies saving daughter on Father's Day at a B.C. waterfall

Dad dies saving daughter on Father's Day at a B.C. waterfall

The 46-year-old man from the Lower Mainland died after he jumped in to save his daughter, who had slipped
Group urges B.C. to set up hotline for reporting racism in health system

Group urges B.C. to set up hotline for reporting racism in health system

Métis Nation B.C. is urging the province to set up a hotline for health-care workers or members of the public to report racism they experience or witness in the health system. Clara Morin Dal Col, president of Métis Nation B.C.
Burnaby group collects 1.25 million PPEs to fill shortage

Burnaby group collects 1.25 million PPEs to fill shortage

SafeCare BC’s Operation Protect has reached a significant milestone — 1.25 million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) have been donated from 605 individuals and organizations.
Burnaby actually had cleaner air in 2019, says report

Burnaby actually had cleaner air in 2019, says report

Burnaby residents enjoyed cleaner air and clearer skies throughout 2019, with a total of zero days under an air quality advisory – a welcome change after two summers of unprecedented wildfire smoke, according to a new report.
Burnaby firefighters rescue teen after mountain trail crash

Burnaby firefighters rescue teen after mountain trail crash

Burnaby firefighters have had a busy few days that have included two amazing rescues.
Burnaby speeders nailed going twice the limit in playground zones

Burnaby speeders nailed going twice the limit in playground zones

Sure, Father’s Day feels like a bit of a Hallmark holiday, but it still feels good to celebrate great parents.
Opinion: The city is finally fixing Burnaby’s worst bike lane

Opinion: The city is finally fixing Burnaby’s worst bike lane

The city has come through on a 2020 project for Burnaby Mountain Parkway, the road on the other side of Burnaby Mountain from where Charles Masala died in August 2019 after a jeep driver hit him while he was riding his bike on Gaglardi Way.
This Burnaby mall is supposed to get a Japanese pancake house

This Burnaby mall is supposed to get a Japanese pancake house

Will COVID-19 spoil plans to open a yummy pancake house in Burnaby? I sure hope not. Gram Café and Pancakes was announced to open at some point in 2020 at Burnaby’s Amazing Brentwood shopping centre.
Long-time Burnaby councillor Nick Volkow has died

Long-time Burnaby councillor Nick Volkow has died

Eight-term Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow died on Saturday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 67. In 2016, Volkow was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, or GBM, the most common and aggressive malignant brain tumour.