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Burnaby 'Rawk Camp' lets youth learn from Yukon band Speed Control

Burnaby 'Rawk Camp' lets youth learn from Yukon band Speed Control

Young people with aspirations to be rock stars will have their chance by taking part in Rawk Camp with Yukon-based rockers Speed Control, culminating with a performance at the 2019 Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival on Aug. 10.
Eat barbecue and listen to legends at Burnaby dinner series

Eat barbecue and listen to legends at Burnaby dinner series

Smooth blues from musical legends. Tasty barbecue. Great weather. What more could a musical foodie want? That’s what is being combined for an intimate warm-up to the Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival.
Amazing Race Canada calls this Burnaby dude a fan favourite

Amazing Race Canada calls this Burnaby dude a fan favourite

Burnaby’s Phil Seo had the time of his life when he competed on the Amazing Race Canada.
Some Burnaby drivers defend bad behaviour if victims are cyclists

Some Burnaby drivers defend bad behaviour if victims are cyclists

When I post blogs with videos depicting bad drivers, I get a wide range of reactions from readers.
This main Burnaby road is closing yet again - this time for a month

This main Burnaby road is closing yet again - this time for a month

Work on the FortisBC project has been a nightmare for commuters who use Broadway as a way to avoid Lougheed Highway in the mornings.
Burnaby students invited to jump on school district's Pride float

Burnaby students invited to jump on school district's Pride float

The Burnaby school district will be in the thick of things at a pair of LGBTQ pride events next month – and you’re invited. On Aug.
Burnaby getting world's largest collection of flip-flop art

Burnaby getting world's largest collection of flip-flop art

Can an environmental hazard be transformed into something positive — even beautiful? That’s the goal of Waste to Wonder , an awe-inspiring art exhibit being displayed in the Grand Court of Metropolis at Metrotown, from Aug. 8 to Sep. 8.
Driver who ignored ‘walk’ sign pushes Burnaby mom too far

Driver who ignored ‘walk’ sign pushes Burnaby mom too far

The life Penny Su’s son is likely owed to the human lung. The Burnaby mom had to scream to stop a car from hitting her son.
Lions Gate Bridge construction starts this weekend, expect delays

Lions Gate Bridge construction starts this weekend, expect delays

Heavy traffic and delays are expected starting at 8 p.m. on Saturday
All’s well at this year's Bard on the Beach

All’s well at this year's Bard on the Beach

Modern take on classics introduces fresh faces to the stage