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Burnaby firefighters uses Jaws of Life in two separate crashes

Burnaby firefighters uses Jaws of Life in two separate crashes

Burnaby firefighters used the Jaws of Life twice over the weekend to rescue people involved in two separate crashes. Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle collision at Kingsway and 14th Avenue at about 10:30 p.m. on Friday.
Burnaby school board makes historic choice for site of new $15 million office

Burnaby school board makes historic choice for site of new $15 million office

When bugs rain down from the ceiling of your school district’s administrative building, it’s time for a change. Plans to replace the Burnaby school district’s 70-year-old offices at 5325 Kincaid St.
Suspect in Alberta gun-pointing incident arrested in Burnaby

Suspect in Alberta gun-pointing incident arrested in Burnaby

Burnaby Mounties notched an assist last week for the arrest of a 26-year-old man wanted on a firearms-related warrant in Alberta. The suspect had allegedly pointed a gun at another person inside a home in Airdrie, Alta. on Feb. 4.
Is eviction punishment for complaints?

Is eviction punishment for complaints?

Tenant believes she’s been targeted after complaining about issues in apartment - but landlord says no
'That place could have gone up like a bomb'

'That place could have gone up like a bomb'

Burnaby firefighters unaware of jerrycans full of fuel until after they knock down warehouse blaze
Alberta boycotts B.C. wine in pipeline dispute

Alberta boycotts B.C. wine in pipeline dispute

Alberta has halted all B.C. wine imports until further notice. It’s the province’s latest effort to put pressure on the B.C. government to stand down on environmental regulations it announced on Jan.
Bat alert: Researchers asking for your help

Bat alert: Researchers asking for your help

Researchers with the B.C. community bat program want to hear from Burnaby residents who’ve seen bats flying around. Staff are anticipating white nose syndrome, a deadly fungal growth, will make its way to British Columbia this winter.
Province says city gets final say over pot stores

Province says city gets final say over pot stores

Retailers of recreational marijuana will need the support of local governments to set up shop, the B.C. government announced this week.
Work begins on Second Narrows water tunnel

Work begins on Second Narrows water tunnel

Work is underway, way under. (Or it will be soon). Metro Vancouver has begun pre-construction on a $430-million, five-metre wide tunnel under the Second Narrows to supply drinking water to much of the Lower Mainland.
Was a traffic light in the plans before the deadly pedestrian crash?

Was a traffic light in the plans before the deadly pedestrian crash?

Little evidence to support Burnaby public safety chair's claim the city had been working on crosswalk safety concerns for months