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Police seek dash-cam video of vicious assault on 64-yr-old Burnaby man

Police seek dash-cam video of vicious assault on 64-yr-old Burnaby man

Vancouver police are looking for the public’s help with an investigation of an assault Saturday that left a Burnaby man with life-threatening injuries. The 64-year-old was walking along Euclid Avenue near Tyne Street in Vancouver at around 10 p.m.
Man found drunk and asleep in Burnaby intersection loses driving ban appeal

Man found drunk and asleep in Burnaby intersection loses driving ban appeal

A man found drunk and asleep in a van in the middle of a Burnaby intersection has lost an appeal to have his 90-day driving suspension overturned. At about 7 a.m. on Oct.
Craigslist robbery at gunpoint prompts police warning

Craigslist robbery at gunpoint prompts police warning

Always meet a buyer or seller in a public place, Richmond RCMP say.
These are the most ingenious scams police say people are falling for

These are the most ingenious scams police say people are falling for

The RCMP has released some of the most ingenious scams it has encountered over the past month and is warning residents to be careful not to fall into these traps.
Medical emergency disrupts Burnaby, Vancouver transit service

Medical emergency disrupts Burnaby, Vancouver transit service

One SkyTrain issue has been fixed, but another is disrupting transit service in Burnaby and Vancouver. “The technical issue for Canada Line has been resolved,” said a news release from TransLink. “We are in process of returning to normal service.
Seth Rogen launches Canadian cannabis company

Seth Rogen launches Canadian cannabis company

Launched Wednesday, Houseplant plans to launch three strains over the coming months
Pedestrian dragged 140 metres in Burnaby hit-and-run

Pedestrian dragged 140 metres in Burnaby hit-and-run

Burnaby RCMP are investigating a hit-and-run early Wednesday morning that saw a 27-year-old Burnaby man dragged nearly 140 metres. Emergency crews responded to the incident near 14th Avenue and Newcombe Street just before 1 a.m.
Canada Line train stalls on bridge, causing delays

Canada Line train stalls on bridge, causing delays

A mechanical issue on the Canada Line that caused significant delays Wednesday morning has now been fixed, says TransLink. Shortly before 8 a.m., trains stopped along the Canada Line as a train stalled between Bridgeport and Marine Drive.
A Pink Moon is set to illuminate Vancouver skies next month

A Pink Moon is set to illuminate Vancouver skies next month

Stargazers will have the opportunity to spot a stunning full Pink Moon this April
Burnaby cutting down 50-year-old cherry trees as they bloom

Burnaby cutting down 50-year-old cherry trees as they bloom

Resident says neighbourhood is losing something precious