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Police seek three suspects in theft of four full shipping containers in Burnaby

Police seek three suspects in theft of four full shipping containers in Burnaby

Four full containers containing $370K worth of home appliances went missing from a Burnaby warehouse in February. Two people have been charged, but police are now looking for a third.
Men admit to 'brazen' robbery at Port Coquitlam car dealership

Men admit to 'brazen' robbery at Port Coquitlam car dealership

Kwabena Bosiako of Port Coquitlam and Omar Demetris of New Westminster were both 22 when they robbed staff at Journey Approved in November 2022.
Update: Missing person found

Update: Missing person found

Burnaby thrift store that has raised nearly $834K for local kids needs new digs

Burnaby thrift store that has raised nearly $834K for local kids needs new digs

The BASES Family Thrift Store on Edmonds Street has seen its rents more than double since it first started raising money for school programs in 2013.
This empty lot on Hastings in Burnaby to become affordable rental housing

This empty lot on Hastings in Burnaby to become affordable rental housing

The City of Burnaby has provided land worth $28M for the project and a $3M grant to non-profit housing provider SUCCESS.
Douglas Road closed in Burnaby after early morning house fire

Douglas Road closed in Burnaby after early morning house fire

The Burnaby Fire Department was called to the 3600 block of Douglas Road just after 5:10 a.m. Wednesday for a house fire that displaced three residents.
Cellphone restrictions coming to Burnaby classrooms next year

Cellphone restrictions coming to Burnaby classrooms next year

The Burnaby school district will be in full compliance with any provincial directives on restricting cellphone use in schools, but those directives haven't been clarified yet, according to deputy superintendent Roberto Bombelli.
This mountaintop restaurant in Burnaby is getting a new $2.6M patio by the end of the year

This mountaintop restaurant in Burnaby is getting a new $2.6M patio by the end of the year

The patio will be open year round and have seats for 50 guests.
Burnaby seeks developer to supply space for 'struggling' local non-profit

Burnaby seeks developer to supply space for 'struggling' local non-profit

City of Burnaby is stepping in to try to support Burnaby Neighborhood House find a better space amid rising rents and overcapacity facilities.
NDP's Singh rolls out national Rental Protection Fund plan in Coquitlam

NDP's Singh rolls out national Rental Protection Fund plan in Coquitlam

Canada's NDP Leader and Burnaby South MP Jagmeet Singh unveiled his party's plan for a national Rental Protection Fund.