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U-Pass program renewed for Burnaby students

U-Pass program renewed for Burnaby students

The U-Pass BC program has been extended for five years, impacting about 140,000 students including many at Burnaby post-secondary schools.
Could e-scooters be hitting Metro Vancouver streets this summer?

Could e-scooters be hitting Metro Vancouver streets this summer?

B.C. communities kick tires on pilot project allowing ‘micromobility devices’
Vancouver forecast calling for a chance of snow

Vancouver forecast calling for a chance of snow

Cooler temperatures are in store for Metro Vancouver this weekend
B.C. companies restrict business travel to China amid coronavirus outbreak

B.C. companies restrict business travel to China amid coronavirus outbreak

LNG Canada, Ballard among companies restricting travel for employees
Book your tickets now for PechaKucha Burnaby Vol. 5

Book your tickets now for PechaKucha Burnaby Vol. 5

PechaKucha is returning to Burnaby. The fifth PechaKucha Burnaby night is on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. The evening will feature nine presenters on a variety of topics.
Fleeing stolen car t-boned by Burnaby police vehicle

Fleeing stolen car t-boned by Burnaby police vehicle

Emergency crews responding to a medical call in North Burnaby last night ended up witnessing a stolen car being t-boned by a police vehicle instead.
Here's how a robot could teach your kid to code (VIDEO)

Here's how a robot could teach your kid to code (VIDEO)

A child-sized robot called Pepper, developed by Softbank Robotics, with software support from Finger Food, a local tech company, was introduced to a gym full of excited Coquitlam middle school students — it's an education initiative to help them learn coding
Burnaby city council approves $150k inclusive signage initiative

Burnaby city council approves $150k inclusive signage initiative

Burnaby city council has approved a $150,000 expenditure to develop and create inclusive signage for two city-owned facilities.
New rail overpass to end nightmare Burnaby traffic logjams

New rail overpass to end nightmare Burnaby traffic logjams

City of Burnaby won't have to pay for Holdom overpass expected complete in 2024
Shoplifters in Burnaby's biggest mall targeted in RCMP blitzes

Shoplifters in Burnaby's biggest mall targeted in RCMP blitzes

More shoplifters targeting stores at the Metropolis at Metrotown mall could find themselves in cuffs thanks to a new Burnaby RCMP initiative.