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Snow 'successfully cleared' from all Burnaby roads: city

Snow 'successfully cleared' from all Burnaby roads: city

The City of Burnaby has issued an update on snow removal efforts.
Update: Kingsway open in Burnaby after scary sparking wires repaired

Update: Kingsway open in Burnaby after scary sparking wires repaired

*This story has been updated. The snow has mainly subsided in Burnaby, but cold weather was still wreaking havoc with commutes. The City of Burnaby warned about road closures on two main local streets.
New West-Burnaby crime spree lands man in prison

New West-Burnaby crime spree lands man in prison

A 51-year-old New Westminster man was handed a sentence just shy of three years for robberies in the city, as well as in Coquitlam and Burnaby.
Clear your vehicle of snow, people!

Clear your vehicle of snow, people!

Drivers are still not getting the message about the importance of clearing your vehicle of snow before heading out on the road.
More than 140 ‘ice bomb’ insurance claims reported to ICBC

More than 140 ‘ice bomb’ insurance claims reported to ICBC

Reports of damage due to ice falling from Metro Vancouver bridges a fraction of claims calls received by the insurer over the past week
Updated: Death-row dog Punky to be euthanized next week

Updated: Death-row dog Punky to be euthanized next week

Heartbroken owner tried to save pet’s life through multiple courts
This 24-hour organic fried chicken joint is opening in North Burnaby

This 24-hour organic fried chicken joint is opening in North Burnaby

When was the last time you have a craving for fried chicken? For me, I never actually stop craving fried chicken. My body is in an eternal craving mode for crispy, juicy chicken thighs and drumsticks that aren’t greasy.
Burnaby sees region's worst drop in its already-terrible vacancy rate

Burnaby sees region's worst drop in its already-terrible vacancy rate

Burnaby has set a dubious mark when it comes to available rental housing, pushing local rents even higher. Burnaby saw Metro Vancouver’s largest decline in overall vacancy rates, dropping from two per cent to 1.
Texas family thrilled to meet Burnaby’s Mandarin duck

Texas family thrilled to meet Burnaby’s Mandarin duck

Burnaby resident Audrey Kozdron never misses a chance to take her grandkids to Burnaby Lake. That’s especially true for the grandkids visiting from out of town. She likes to take them to feed the ducks.
Opinion: Did Burnaby really do a ‘terrible’ job of snow removal?

Opinion: Did Burnaby really do a ‘terrible’ job of snow removal?

Burnabarians are breathing a little easier today after surviving a mighty winter storm without having to resort to cannibalism.