Skip to content

Local News

'Get it done': Burnaby approves $55M theatre redevelopment at Shadbolt Centre

'Get it done': Burnaby approves $55M theatre redevelopment at Shadbolt Centre

'Our arts community have been waiting for this for a long time,' said Mayor Mike Hurley.
Read more >
Third Black History Walk in Burnaby to honour Rosemary Brown

Third Black History Walk in Burnaby to honour Rosemary Brown

The annual free event, organized by Ethiopian Affairs in BC, will celebrate Black History in Canada this Saturday, March 2.
Read more >
Man dead in fire at Burnaby lowrise apartment vacant for more than a year

Man dead in fire at Burnaby lowrise apartment vacant for more than a year

Two people were rushed to hospital after a fire at an empty lowrise apartment in Metrotown Tuesday night. One didn't survive.
Read more >
Hundreds honour veteran Vancouver firefighter lost to rare disease

Hundreds honour veteran Vancouver firefighter lost to rare disease

Mayor Ken Sim proclaims "Daryle Van Horn Day" to recognize deceased captain.
Read more >
Burnaby eyes policy for impromptu memorials sparked by tragedy

Burnaby eyes policy for impromptu memorials sparked by tragedy

City of Burnaby staff are proposing a new policy to deal with concerns and complaints about 'community initiated memorials.'
Read more >
Tribunal declines to resolve Burnaby strata's 'complex' $315K dispute

Tribunal declines to resolve Burnaby strata's 'complex' $315K dispute

Resolving a dispute over who should pay for certain repairs at Cascade Village will require a decision on the strata's "whole governance and funding model," according to the province's Civil Resolution Tribunal, which refused to decide the issue.
Read more >
Jail B.C. cocaine, heroin trafficker 2.5 years, judge told

Jail B.C. cocaine, heroin trafficker 2.5 years, judge told

Van Thuan Le wanted "to make quick, easy and significant money" after losing his job in the COVD-19 pandemic's early days.
Read more >
'Old and cornball'? Burnaby Roots and Blues Festival to survive another year

'Old and cornball'? Burnaby Roots and Blues Festival to survive another year

One city councillor suggested the younger generations consider the Blues and Roots Festival 'old and cornball.'
Read more >
Letters: Keep the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival, local residents say

Letters: Keep the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival, local residents say

It appears Burnaby residents are hoping to keep the annual Blues and Roots Festival as city staff is recommending to replace it.
Read more >
Burnaby athletes win 13 gold, 33 medals at 2024 BC Winter Games

Burnaby athletes win 13 gold, 33 medals at 2024 BC Winter Games

More than 20 Burnaby teens landed on the podium in individual competitions of their respective sports.
Read more >