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Burnaby extends winter shelter hours to 24-7 due to extreme cold

Burnaby extends winter shelter hours to 24-7 due to extreme cold

New provincial funding means the winter shelter at Royal Oak will be open all day and all night.
British Columbians with major depression paying $700 a week for help

British Columbians with major depression paying $700 a week for help

Treating depression cost B.C.'s health system more than $1.5 billion over two years, shows SFU study.
Trucking company suspended after alleged helicopter overpass strike in Burnaby

Trucking company suspended after alleged helicopter overpass strike in Burnaby

Machine Transport Inc.'s 20-vehicle fleet will remain grounded until police complete an investigation into a reported overpass strike at the Gilmore overpass in Burnaby Monday.
Driver guilty of Burnaby hit-and-run that seriously injured police dog officers

Driver guilty of Burnaby hit-and-run that seriously injured police dog officers

Jason Kirupakaran's sister helped identify him as the driver of a car that fled the scene after causing 'life-altering injuries' to two police dog handlers in Burnaby in March 2019. 'Bitches get stitches' he said in a text to her later.
Icy traffic nightmare on Burnaby roads triggers council questions

Icy traffic nightmare on Burnaby roads triggers council questions

"We get into the habit of thinking we can control every aspect that nature throws at us. I will say that that's still not true, no matter what you do," said Burnaby's CAO.
Burnaby Heights businesses petition against bus rapid transit on Hastings

Burnaby Heights businesses petition against bus rapid transit on Hastings

The Heights Merchants Association and many of its members want the Purple Line bus rapid transit to run along Boundary Road instead of Hastings Street.
Burnaby hockey alumna named MVP, wins bronze at U18 women's worlds

Burnaby hockey alumna named MVP, wins bronze at U18 women's worlds

Chloe Primerano was also named the best defender after setting an international hockey record despite her Canadian team settling for third place.
Commercial vehicle didn't hit Highway 1 overpass in Burnaby last week: police

Commercial vehicle didn't hit Highway 1 overpass in Burnaby last week: police

RCMP says there was no overpass strike on Highway 1 in Burnaby last Thursday, Jan. 11, despite images shared on social media that showed a commercial vehicle that looked like it had run into the Gilmore overpass.
Application to throw out Burnaby murder conviction because of delays delayed

Application to throw out Burnaby murder conviction because of delays delayed

Ibrahim Ali has applied to have his murder conviction stayed because of court delays, but one month after a jury found him guilty of a 13-year-old Burnaby girl's death, a date for the application has yet to be scheduled.
Baldrey: B.C. Hydro's ability to meet coldsnap demand may bode well for summer heat

Baldrey: B.C. Hydro's ability to meet coldsnap demand may bode well for summer heat

It appears B.C. Hydro has found an efficient way to keep the heat and lights during extreme weather events. Columnist Keith Baldrey weighs in.