Skip to content

Local News

Opinion: Burnaby trucker too busy on the phone to notice cops nailing his butt

Opinion: Burnaby trucker too busy on the phone to notice cops nailing his butt

Distracted driving is one of those road crimes that some people seem OK with in a way that’s different from speeding. People get viscerally angry about speeding, but seem to just shrug at distracted driving.
McCallum to Uber drivers: Get a taxi licence; Surrey City Hall: You can’t get one

McCallum to Uber drivers: Get a taxi licence; Surrey City Hall: You can’t get one

At press conference Monday, Surrey mayor digs into licensing conflict with Uber
Coronavirus letter to Burnaby students 'normal': Fraser Health

Coronavirus letter to Burnaby students 'normal': Fraser Health

Fraser Health is urging Burnaby parents to make sure their kids are observing proper hygiene as local health officials stay on the lookout for the potential spread of the new and deadly coronavirus.
Uber and Lyft not licensed to operate in Burnaby, could face fines

Uber and Lyft not licensed to operate in Burnaby, could face fines

Neither company and no drivers have applied for $510/vehicle municipal licence
Property owners should pay for drug-lab cleanup, policing: Burnaby RCMP

Property owners should pay for drug-lab cleanup, policing: Burnaby RCMP

Burnaby’s top cop is urging the city to pass a bylaw that would compel owners to pay policing and cleanup costs when their properties are used as drug labs or illegal marijuana grow-ops.
B.C., Canada likely to see economic impact as coronavirus outbreak accelerates in China

B.C., Canada likely to see economic impact as coronavirus outbreak accelerates in China

The coronavirus outbreak that has killed 81 people in China — mostly in the central city of Wuhan and the surrounding Hubei province — is likely already having an effect on Canada and B.C.’s economy, economists say.
This Burnaby family has already overcome more challenges than you’ll ever face

This Burnaby family has already overcome more challenges than you’ll ever face

Burnaby’s Jongbloets family is a pretty independent crew. But sometimes a little help is welcome, especially from Variety – the Children’s Charity, which is getting ready for its annual Show of Hearts telethon.
Opinion: This Burnaby driver can't turn their head. That sounds dangerous

Opinion: This Burnaby driver can't turn their head. That sounds dangerous

It’s tricky when a person has a medical condition that limits their ability to drive a vehicle. I want people to have the mobility that comes with being able to drive.
Burnaby may install solar panels on city hall

Burnaby may install solar panels on city hall

City seeking consultant to study project that could contribute to carbon neutrality goal
Photos: Burnaby mall ushers in the Lunar New Year

Photos: Burnaby mall ushers in the Lunar New Year