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Some valuables recovered in PoCo might have been stolen in Burnaby

Some valuables recovered in PoCo might have been stolen in Burnaby

It’s “quite likely” some of the stolen goods recovered after a bust in Port Coquitlam belong to people in Burnaby, according to police.
Opinion: When there’s a warrant for your arrest, maybe don’t speed in Burnaby

Opinion: When there’s a warrant for your arrest, maybe don’t speed in Burnaby

Nobody said criminals are smart. Some are just lazy and don’t want to earn an honest living so they turn to crime. And then they do some even dumber stuff. Like drive like a maniac through Burnaby when there is a warrant out for your arrest.
Body of missing woman found on Burnaby-New West border

Body of missing woman found on Burnaby-New West border

The body of a 44-year-old New Westminster woman reported missing in February was found on the banks of the Fraser River near the Burnaby-New Westminster border Sunday afternoon. Queensborough resident Nirla Sharma was reported missing on Feb. 25.
Opinion: I wish Burnaby could ban spitting during pandemic

Opinion: I wish Burnaby could ban spitting during pandemic

Look, I get it, sometimes you have a mouth full of spit and you just want to get it out.
Burnaby church offers support to local restaurants, care home workers

Burnaby church offers support to local restaurants, care home workers

A local church is reaching out to care for community health workers and family-run restaurants in the face of COVID-19. New Westminster Christian Reformed Church has launched an initiative it’s calling Triple Blessing.
First kitchen hack challenge launched in BC

First kitchen hack challenge launched in BC

For those struggling to find something new to do, families in B.C. can now show-off their kitchen hacks while helping a local food bank.
Trudeau thanks lab professionals during National Medical Laboratory Week

Trudeau thanks lab professionals during National Medical Laboratory Week

From the pots and pans to the sirens that echo through the streets every evening, this week is dedicated to thanking medical laboratory professionals working behind-the-scenes during COVID-19.
Burnaby NOW takes home three awards at Ma Murrays

Burnaby NOW takes home three awards at Ma Murrays

Your hometown community newspaper, the Burnaby NOW , has taken home three awards in a prestigious provincial community newspaper competition.
PPE 'shortage' still being felt in B.C. seniors care: survey

PPE 'shortage' still being felt in B.C. seniors care: survey

While there has been some improvement in the supply of personal protective equipment for those working in B.C.
Opinion: Reckless maniac thinks Burnaby street is Highway 1. They got towed

Opinion: Reckless maniac thinks Burnaby street is Highway 1. They got towed

COVID-19 means Burnaby roads are much quieter these days. Which means reckless racers are trying to take advantage. Thankfully, Burnaby RCMP are stepping up their traffic enforcement game.