Skip to content

Local News

Burnaby RCMP receive large number of tips in sexual assault case

Burnaby RCMP receive large number of tips in sexual assault case

As the investigation continues into a sexual assault along a popular Burnaby trail last week, police have received a number tips in the days since.
Burnaby school fraud case delayed again

Burnaby school fraud case delayed again

For the sixth time in three years the case of a former bookkeeper who pleaded guilty to defrauding a Burnaby school of $66,000 has been delayed at the request of her counsel.
[UPDATE] Prolific bank robber nabbed by police

[UPDATE] Prolific bank robber nabbed by police

He might have been beaming during his alleged robbery spree, but that smile has likely been wiped off his face.
Oil company’s claim was ‘absurd’: lawyer

Oil company’s claim was ‘absurd’: lawyer

A Burnaby group’s lawyer for the Kinder Morgan pipeline hearing says the company’s latest claim to the NEB is absurd. Kinder Morgan filed its final argument Feb. 17, signalling the close of the Trans Mountain pipeline hearing.
Burnaby archives office beginning to run out of space

Burnaby archives office beginning to run out of space

They’re the gateway to Burnaby’s past. Decades of documents and information are housed at the City of Burnaby’s archives office at the McGill library, but recently things are starting to burst at the seams.
Working towards a dementia-friendly city

Working towards a dementia-friendly city

It’s an illness that has touched every community and the lives of countless people. Now the City of Burnaby is hoping to come up with a community plan to deal with the growing issue of dementia.
SPECIAL REPORT: Fun is a lot of hard work in the city

SPECIAL REPORT: Fun is a lot of hard work in the city

This summer, Burnaby will be the place to catch some great outdoor concerts. But to get to that laid-back fun, the city has to work hard and tackle plenty of challenges
Budget fails to deliver on housing affordability: MLA, city councillor

Budget fails to deliver on housing affordability: MLA, city councillor

If dealing with housing affordability in Metro Vancouver is the biggest issue heading into this year’s provincial budget, the government’s response failed to impress local politicians.
Renters rally in Edmonds

Renters rally in Edmonds

About a dozen people gathered at Edmonds Street and Kingsway Tuesday afternoon to draw attention to the looming threat of demo-victions in the neighbourhood.
Companies cited for safety violations in worker's death

Companies cited for safety violations in worker's death

Justin Jeffries fell 30 feet to his death while cleaning an underground air vent in the dark