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Burnaby secretary-treasurer reverses resignation

Burnaby secretary-treasurer reverses resignation

The Vancouver school district has lost a tug-of-war with its Burnaby counterpart over secretary-treasurer Greg Frank. Frank announced Tuesday that – despite having accepted a position in Vancouver effective Dec. 1 – he’s staying in Burnaby.
Burnaby welcomes Belgian royalty

Burnaby welcomes Belgian royalty

In the world of global trade, big names like China and the U.S. are usually the first to come to mind as partners with Canada.
Is fireworks use on the decline in Burnaby?

Is fireworks use on the decline in Burnaby?

While the trick may be a big part of Halloween festivities, the local fire department is hoping this year will be more about the treats.
New ambulance station in Burnaby planned

New ambulance station in Burnaby planned

A proposed ambulance station for Burnaby is another step closer to becoming a reality. On Monday, city council supported a rezoning application, for the eventual construction of a new B.C.
Life gets easier for construction businesses

Life gets easier for construction businesses

A two-year business experiment is on its way to becoming a permanent fixture. Burnaby city council has given the green light to establish a permanent inter-municipal business licence (IMBL) program between several Metro Vancouver municipalities.
Public employees provide pumpkins to pupils

Public employees provide pumpkins to pupils

Beech offering reward for stolen files

Beech offering reward for stolen files

Now that the dust has settled from the federal election, Burnaby’s newest MP is offering a $1,000 reward for the return of files from the computer equipment stolen from his campaign office around early September.
Pottery with a purpose

Pottery with a purpose

Burnaby's PotteryWorks Studio celebrates 15 years
New endoscopy suite should cut down Burnaby cancer-screening waits

New endoscopy suite should cut down Burnaby cancer-screening waits

Burnaby residents could soon have a shorter wait to find out if they have certain kinds of cancer.
NEB's oral hearings for Kinder Morgan back on in Burnaby

NEB's oral hearings for Kinder Morgan back on in Burnaby

Hot on the heels of the federal election, the National Energy Board has just announced a new schedule for final oral arguments for the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion.