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Ibrahim Ali guilty of first-degree murder in death of Burnaby girl: jury

Ibrahim Ali guilty of first-degree murder in death of Burnaby girl: jury

The jury in the Ibrahim Ali murder trial took less than 24 hours to decide that 33-year-old Ibrahim Ali was guilty of sexually assaulting and murdering a 13-year-old girl whose body was found in Central Park in July 2017.
Legal 'absurdity' ends ban for drunk driver who killed grandmother in Burnaby

Legal 'absurdity' ends ban for drunk driver who killed grandmother in Burnaby

A four-year driving ban imposed on drunk driver Roberto Francisco after he killed 69-year-old Ontario grandmother Louise Landreth in June 2019 has been quashed because of an amendment to the Criminal Code that is up to Parliament to fix, according to B.C.'s Court of Appeal.
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Despite a slight increase, Burnaby hosts the current cheapest price for fuel in Metro Vancouver.
More green 'conflict paint' needed on Burnaby bike lanes: advocates

More green 'conflict paint' needed on Burnaby bike lanes: advocates

Green paint marking conflict zones for cyclists and drivers would make the roads safer, say Hub Cycling advocates.
Death threat looms over last days of delay-plagued Burnaby murder trial

Death threat looms over last days of delay-plagued Burnaby murder trial

With the jury sequestered for deliberations Thursday, reasons for major delays in the eight-month Ibrahim Ali murder trial can be made public for the first time.
Burnaby's Shadbolt Centre showcasing folk, jazz and 'wordless' wonder to start 2024

Burnaby's Shadbolt Centre showcasing folk, jazz and 'wordless' wonder to start 2024

Here's what the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts has on tap for its winter/spring line-up — and most will feature Canadian-grown talent.
Contracting firm fined nearly $30K for severing Burnaby gas line

Contracting firm fined nearly $30K for severing Burnaby gas line

A Langley business was set back five figures for hitting a natural gas line while at a worksite in Burnaby, according to a new public report.
Highway 4 to close temporarily for removal of rockslide debris

Highway 4 to close temporarily for removal of rockslide debris

The highway will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday
Burnaby soaked by 100 mm of heavy rain during atmospheric river

Burnaby soaked by 100 mm of heavy rain during atmospheric river

Weatherhood said Burnaby was the only community in its region to reach triple-digit precipitation during the meteorological event on Monday, Dec. 4.
Letters to Christine: How Burnaby fans can thank, congratulate Sinclair

Letters to Christine: How Burnaby fans can thank, congratulate Sinclair

Burnaby city staff have created an online greeting card for the local soccer legend, who officially retired from Canada's national women's team on Tuesday, Dec. 5.