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RCMP looking for vehicle involved in hit and run

RCMP looking for vehicle involved in hit and run

Mounties are investigating after a car fled the scene of a crash at Royal Oak and Marine Drive last Thursday evening. The collision happened around 5:15 p.m. on Dec.
Teenagers arrested following “violent” robberies

Teenagers arrested following “violent” robberies

Police are optimistic the number of robberies will drop in the Kingsway-Edmonds neighbourhood after Burnaby RCMP arrested seven teenagers believed to be behind the violent incidents. Between Oct.1 and Nov.
They walked away from everything

They walked away from everything

After years of missed schooling in war-torn Syria and as refugees in Turkey, a brother and sister settle into the Burnaby district.
Burnaby couple first in country to file new online petition

Burnaby couple first in country to file new online petition

Canadians can now file e-petitions, thanks to Burnaby MP Kennedy Stewart
Thousands of Burnaby kids live in poverty

Thousands of Burnaby kids live in poverty

Burnaby has the third highest rate of child poverty in Metro Vancouver, according to a report on child poverty released last week.
Don’t take a chance, plan a safe ride home

Don’t take a chance, plan a safe ride home

As the holiday season kicks into high gear, people will be plenty busy partying and celebrating in the festive atmosphere.
'The city has lost a remarkable citizen'

'The city has lost a remarkable citizen'

Celeste Redman, former Burnaby councillor, passes away
Beech appointed parliamentary secretary for Science

Beech appointed parliamentary secretary for Science

While Burnaby may have missed out on having direct representation around the federal cabinet table, a local MP has been tapped for the next closest post.
Lougheed Village rental property sold for $70 million profit

Lougheed Village rental property sold for $70 million profit

Beach Properties of Vancouver may have made as much as $70 million on the sale of Burnaby’s Lougheed Village rental apartment complex that it bought three years ago.
Pedestrian issued a ticket for jaywalking

Pedestrian issued a ticket for jaywalking

A Vancouver man received a ticket and a trip to the hospital after he failed to cross at a crosswalk Monday night and was hit by a car. The 51-year-old was crossing Kingsway between Smith Avenue and Boundary Road shortly before 8 p.m.