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Man who attacked sex worker awaits sentencing for sex assault in Burnaby weeks later

Man who attacked sex worker awaits sentencing for sex assault in Burnaby weeks later

A 25-year-old man who is already in jail for choking, robbing and raping a sex-trade worker at a Vancouver park should get five-and-a-half more years for kidnapping and raping his ex-girlfriend in Burnaby while he was out on bail, according to a Crow
Election 2019: What happens after voters cast their ballots?

Election 2019: What happens after voters cast their ballots?

After voters mark the big X on their ballot and drop it into a ballot box, it can take a few hours until the election results are announced. In rare cases, when the vote is very close, it can take a couple days to tally the votes.
Vancouver weather forecast calls for sunshine starting tomorrow

Vancouver weather forecast calls for sunshine starting tomorrow

Last week, the Metro Vancouver weather forecast called for a week of rainfall, and even a risk of thunderstorms. Now, Environment Canada calls for a decidedly drier change of pace starting on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Starting on Monday, Oct.
These are the housing-related promises from the three major parties this election

These are the housing-related promises from the three major parties this election

What the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP's housing promises mean to Vancouver
Monday morning traffic and weather

Monday morning traffic and weather

There is heavy volume of traffic on most major routes for commuters this morning.
How do I vote? and other questions answered for Burnaby voters

How do I vote? and other questions answered for Burnaby voters

Voting in this federal election begins at 7 a.m. Monday morning, and it runs through to 7 p.m. Here's everything you need to know (except for whom to vote for!)
Opinion: This photo of Burnaby's Jagmeet Singh says a lot

Opinion: This photo of Burnaby's Jagmeet Singh says a lot

NOW reader Diane Smithers emailed this photo in from Saturday’s Vancouver rally for the NDP. There’s a lot going on in it. You can see the prime location that Burnaby MLAs Janet Routledge and Katrina Chen were given behind party leader Jagmeet Singh.
This project destroyed Burnaby traffic for a year. Now it’s throwing us a party

This project destroyed Burnaby traffic for a year. Now it’s throwing us a party

The FortisBC project that has been upgrading the company’s aging gas lines is mercifully coming to an end – at least in Burnaby. It has been a long slog for drivers in North Burnaby.
Rail police tell Burnaby residents to not make dumb decisions in winter

Rail police tell Burnaby residents to not make dumb decisions in winter

No matter where you live, chances are you will face some challenging driving conditions in the months ahead - yes, even in Burnaby. Freezing rain, snow, sleet and whiteouts can make winter driving downright dangerous.
Burnaby advance polling numbers skyrocketed in 2019

Burnaby advance polling numbers skyrocketed in 2019

The number of people in North Burnaby who voted before Monday’s general election skyrocketed in 2019, according to elections Canada.