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Burnaby’s extreme weather shelter experienced more than double the number of stays during the recent cold snap when compared to last winter.

A former Burnaby hockey coach is facing two additional charges after he allegedly violated the conditions of a court order.

Burnaby Mounties are hoping witnesses will come forward to help investigators piece together a crash that sent a pedestrian to hospital.

It was a grim year for the number of illicit drug overdose deaths in B.C., and Burnaby didn’t fare any better. Last year, the province recorded 914 deaths from illicit drugs, which increased by 80 per cent from the previous year.

If the harsh weather this winter has done anything, it’s proven a reminder that there are still many people in Burnaby who don’t have place to call home.

Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh seeking judicial review

Local teachers aren’t the only ones working to get their teaching strategies in line with the new B.C. curriculum’s focus on aboriginal perspectives. Burnaby Village Museum is looking to update its school programs, too.

One of two men convicted of importing opium from Iran into Burnaby has lost his appeal. The B.C.

Commercial real estate and industrial properties such as malls, also jumped 15 to 40 per cent higher

The city is looking at spending some big money on two dozen parks projects and improvements to start 2017. Later this week, the city’s parks and rec commission will be asked to approve 24 projects in the department totalling $3 million.