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Burnaby mayor elected chair of Mayors' Council

Burnaby mayor elected chair of Mayors' Council

There’s a new chair at the Mayors’ Council. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan was elected to the position on Thursday, defeating incumbent Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, who had been at the helm for three years.
National Energy Board rules in Kinder Morgan's favour

National Energy Board rules in Kinder Morgan's favour

Kinder Morgan Canada can bypass two of Burnaby’s bylaws and proceed with work, the National Energy Board announced on Thursday.
Burnaby Hospital no longer the ‘ugly little sister of Fraser Health’: surgeon

Burnaby Hospital no longer the ‘ugly little sister of Fraser Health’: surgeon

For orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tim Kostamo, the downward curve on a graph showing orthopedic surgery complications at Burnaby Hospital over the last few years is a thing of beauty.
Suspected bank robber picked up at Burnaby SkyTrain station after being released by mistake

Suspected bank robber picked up at Burnaby SkyTrain station after being released by mistake

A suspected bank robber released from custody by accident last week was picked up by Transit Police at a Burnaby SkyTrain station Tuesday. At about 10:15 p.m.
Burnaby to get 171 new child-care spaces

Burnaby to get 171 new child-care spaces

Burnaby will be getting 171 new child-care spaces as part of a $33-million provincewide investment, B.C.’s New Democrats announced on Monday.
[UPDATE] BC Corrections "inadvertently released" suspected bank robber: Surrey RCMP

[UPDATE] BC Corrections "inadvertently released" suspected bank robber: Surrey RCMP

Police believe Dean Zastowny, arrested in connection with Burnaby and Abbotsford robberies, may be armed and dangerous
Former Burnaby youth coach charged with voyeurism, child porn broke bail: judge

Former Burnaby youth coach charged with voyeurism, child porn broke bail: judge

A former Burnaby youth hockey coach facing voyeurism and child porn charges has been found guilty of breaching his bail conditions by visiting Queen’s Park Arena in New Westminster twice last December.
Man jailed for fatal Burnaby hit-and-run files sex-discrimination complaint

Man jailed for fatal Burnaby hit-and-run files sex-discrimination complaint

Ibrahim Ali alleges human rights violation because female prison staff could see him naked during video surveillance he didn't know was happening.
Former Burnaby MP helped craft federal LGBTQ apology

Former Burnaby MP helped craft federal LGBTQ apology

Svend Robinson, Canada's first openly gay MP, wanted 'meaningful redress' for victims, not just words
Four arrested after violent Burnaby home invasion

Four arrested after violent Burnaby home invasion

Four people were arrested after a 51-year-old man was assaulted, tied up and robbed during a home invasion in the Metrotown area Wednesday morning. Burnaby RCMP were called to the 4600-block of Bond Street at about 10 a.m.