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Fighting the fear

Fighting the fear

While RCMP warn everyone to avoid walking alone in the city at night, women of Forest Grove organize a self-defence class to take back their neighbourhood
Firefighters say city is getting personal in dispute

Firefighters say city is getting personal in dispute

While the contract dispute between Burnaby firefighters and the city is still several months away from arbitration, the union believes the fight has bubbled over into a charity event.
Massive Hindu temple coming to Burnaby

Massive Hindu temple coming to Burnaby

Burnaby will soon be home to one of North America’s largest Hindu temples.
[UPDATE] RCMP appeal for hit-and-run driver, passenger to turn themselves in

[UPDATE] RCMP appeal for hit-and-run driver, passenger to turn themselves in

While the investigation continues into a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a young Burnaby woman, police have offered a description of one of the suspects.
Burnaby group launching new program to help refugee claimants

Burnaby group launching new program to help refugee claimants

A refugee aid group in Burnaby is launching a new program to turn regular citizens into settlement support workers to help one of the most vulnerable groups of refugees.
BCIT hosts welding camp for at-risk Burnaby students

BCIT hosts welding camp for at-risk Burnaby students

Instructors at BCIT hope to spark a love of learning in at-risk students during a new spring break welding camp this month.
Burnaby murder case from 2013 ends with conviction

Burnaby murder case from 2013 ends with conviction

A fight between two women at a Burnaby apartment two years ago has ended with a murder conviction. Last week, a jury in B.C. Supreme Court found Trudy Gail Hunter guilty of second degree murder in the death of Christina Docherty.
Are feds getting back in the housing game?

Are feds getting back in the housing game?

Burnaby MP says he believes Liberals will reinstate rental subsidies, fix old buildings and create new units
What's next for the Kinder Morgan pipeline?

What's next for the Kinder Morgan pipeline?

Company spokesperson chats about protesters, climate change and economics
Burnaby RCMP investigating two weekend sexual assaults

Burnaby RCMP investigating two weekend sexual assaults

The count is now at five: the number of sexual assaults in North Burnaby since the end of January. On Monday, Burnaby RCMP confirmed two more assaults over the weekend: one on Saturday and one Sunday.