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Thieves ram Deer Lake Boat Rentals shed (with video)

Thieves ram Deer Lake Boat Rentals shed (with video)

While the Victoria Day long weekend wasn’t exactly picture perfect in the weather department, it was still nice enough to take in some of the recreational activities offered in Burnaby.
Metrotown will be new ‘downtown’

Metrotown will be new ‘downtown’

Every big city has one, a downtown. In Vancouver, the downtown is a financial and entertainment hub mixed with a diverse range of residents.
Has the Burnaby Citizens Association lost its way?

Has the Burnaby Citizens Association lost its way?

As housing activists continue to fight against development in Metrotown and the loss of rental stock in the area, at least one Burnaby Citizens Association (BCA) member is calling out the civic party and, more specifically, city council for abandonin
Mobile pot bus is rolling into Burnaby

Mobile pot bus is rolling into Burnaby

Looking for a prescription for medical pot, but not sure where to go in Burnaby? Not to worry; a first-of-its-kind mobile clinic is coming to town. A Nanaimo-based company called Tilray is bringing its Mobile Cannabis Clinic to Burnaby on June 12.
Burnaby reaction to pipeline decision: no one surprised

Burnaby reaction to pipeline decision: no one surprised

Local reaction to the National Energy Board’s decision on the Kinder Morgan pipeline came swift on Thursday. The final decision now lies with federal cabinet.
NEB approves Kinder Morgan pipeline

NEB approves Kinder Morgan pipeline

But final decision rests with federal cabinet
Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion timeline

Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion timeline

A look at the expansion's five-year history and next steps
Nurses hold ‘vigil’ at George Derby Centre

Nurses hold ‘vigil’ at George Derby Centre

The B.C. Nurses’ Union held a vigil outside of a Burnaby care home for veterans, protesting the centre’s move to layoff all of its nursing staff.
School district fee hikes threaten longstanding Burnaby sports clubs

School district fee hikes threaten longstanding Burnaby sports clubs

Two sports clubs that have run in Burnaby for decades are worried they might have to fold because of rental-rate increases of as much as 900 per cent for school district athletic facilities.
Burnaby Hospital announcement - first step or political maneuver?

Burnaby Hospital announcement - first step or political maneuver?

The B.C. Liberal government has announced it’s moving forward with plans for the renewal of Burnaby Hospital, but Burnaby-Deer Lake NDP MLA Kathy Corrigan says she’s heard that line before.