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Activists lay groundwork to halt Kinder Morgan pipeline

Activists lay groundwork to halt Kinder Morgan pipeline

A citizen-led group wants to stop Kinder Morgan by putting its proposed Trans Mountain expansion project to a popular vote. Dogwood Initiative recently announced it plans to force a referendum under B.C.
Burnaby North-Seymour MP remains mum on pipeline decision

Burnaby North-Seymour MP remains mum on pipeline decision

Liberal MP Terry Beech says he needs more time and he'll have a statement on the Kinder Morgan decision early next week
A trek with an Austin

A trek with an Austin

If you don’t know who Lyle Brown-John is, you’ve probably seen his red 1951 Austin panel van if you’ve been around Burnaby long enough. You can’t miss it.
Man gets two years for ‘dial-a-dope’ operation

Man gets two years for ‘dial-a-dope’ operation

One of two people convicted of running a “dial-a-dope” scheme in Burnaby will spend a couple years in prison for the crime. A B.C.
Pot sales in the city’s liquor stores?

Pot sales in the city’s liquor stores?

It was one of the big promises made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the last federal election.
‘Every parent’s nightmare’: Sentencing hearing begins for fatal Burnaby hit-and-run case

‘Every parent’s nightmare’: Sentencing hearing begins for fatal Burnaby hit-and-run case

It was just after 11:30 p.m. as Emily Sheane made her way through Burnaby from her job at Joe Fortes restaurant in Vancouver. The 25-year-old had called ahead to tell her family she was leaving work for home.
SFU Burnaby class launches campaign to fight violent extremism online

SFU Burnaby class launches campaign to fight violent extremism online

An SFU criminology professor and cybercrime researcher decided to run one of his classes a little differently this year.
Burnaby Board of Trade accepts pipeline decision

Burnaby Board of Trade accepts pipeline decision

After not taking a side on the Kinder Morgan project, Burnaby’s business leaders have come out to say they “accept” the prime minister’s decision.
Expect 'escalating protests': BROKE

Expect 'escalating protests': BROKE

A Burnaby group that’s been steadfast in its opposition to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is warning against escalating protests.
Trudeau gives OK for pipeline

Trudeau gives OK for pipeline

Kinder Morgan’s $6.8-billion Trans Mountain pipeline can go ahead, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday.