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Letter: Let's get back to basics in replacing Burnaby's C.G. Brown Pool

Letter: Let's get back to basics in replacing Burnaby's C.G. Brown Pool

Burnaby's new pool should just be "a large square box" without all the bells and whistles, this letter writer believes.
Baldrey: Ravi Kahlon — from housing minister to the NDP's 'point man'

Baldrey: Ravi Kahlon — from housing minister to the NDP's 'point man'

Columnist Keith Baldrey discusses Kahlon's ascent to B.C.'s political spotlight this past year and his "attempt to right the housing ship."
Backyard Astronomer: The Geminid Meteor Shower

Backyard Astronomer: The Geminid Meteor Shower

This must-see event may bring some bright fireballs across the night sky.
BBB: Uncovering the 12 sneaky Christmas scams of 2023

BBB: Uncovering the 12 sneaky Christmas scams of 2023

Is that social media gift exchange too good to be true? Is the nonprofit you're donating to a registered charity? Getting random shipping notifications?
Minter: Greening up the porch for winter

Minter: Greening up the porch for winter

Master gardener Brian Minter highlights a natural, renewable trend that adds greenery to your porch for the winter season.
Burnaby records 22% drop in monthly real estate sales from November

Burnaby records 22% drop in monthly real estate sales from November

Burnaby's housing market was quieter last month as more homeowners looking to sell appeared to have held off on listing their properties, one organization stated.
Grandview Steelers trade rookie Burnaby blue-liner to Port Moody

Grandview Steelers trade rookie Burnaby blue-liner to Port Moody

The Steelers are above 500 at the half-season mark, but remain in a position to gain plenty of momentum before playoffs.
Letter: Please be nice to hospitality workers this holiday season

Letter: Please be nice to hospitality workers this holiday season

If your coffee got the wrong syrup, if they forgot the extra fries you ordered or if the store is out of stock on the LEGO set you desperately wanted.... don't freak out.
Burnaby staff recommend more expensive $240M option for C.G. Brown Pool, arena replacement

Burnaby staff recommend more expensive $240M option for C.G. Brown Pool, arena replacement

Burnaby is redeveloping its Burnaby Lake pool and ice rink, but a consultant says the city could be overbuilding its pool capacity.
Map: Here are the cheapest neighbourhoods for rent in Metro Vancouver this December

Map: Here are the cheapest neighbourhoods for rent in Metro Vancouver this December

Your guide to the cheapest rent in the most expensive market in Canada.