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BCAA lockout heads into third month

BCAA lockout heads into third month

BCAA tow truck dispatchers rallied together on Wednesday morning along the Willingdon Avenue highway overpass, two months after being locked out by the company.
Compass Cards coming to a station near you

Compass Cards coming to a station near you

Bus fares temporarily reduced to one zone prices throughout region
Burnaby mayoral candidate's answers in court 'almost coy': judge

Burnaby mayoral candidate's answers in court 'almost coy': judge

The runner-up in Burnaby’s last mayoral race was awarded $68,000 last week in a $1.37 million civil suit against a woman who rear-ended him with her car five years ago.
Burnaby resident dismayed by blackberry massacre

Burnaby resident dismayed by blackberry massacre

A longtime North Burnaby resident wants to know why the city decided to tear up blackberry bushes in Confederation Park in the middle of berry season.
Julian critical of early election call

Julian critical of early election call

While the federal election is officially on, not everyone is pleased. Peter Julian, the NDP incumbent now running in New Westminster Burnaby, criticized Prime Minister Stephen Harper for calling the election early, after the writ dropped last Sunday.
Block Watch session coming soon

Block Watch session coming soon

Looking to help improve safety in your neighbourhood? Want a way to bring neighbours closer together? The Burnaby RCMP’s crime prevention unit is holding a Block Watch training session on Sept. 10, and it’s open to all Burnaby residents.
Burnaby teen dies in fentanyl overdose

Burnaby teen dies in fentanyl overdose

A 17-year-old Burnaby boy is dead after he and a friend took party drugs police believe were laced with fentanyl.
Still no answers one year after fatal shooting in Burnaby

Still no answers one year after fatal shooting in Burnaby

Nearly one year ago local police responded to shots fired in a quiet neighbourhood near Robert Burnaby Park. When they arrived, they found a 46-year-old man bleeding – he did not survive his injuries. The shooting happened around 10: 30 p.m. on Aug.
Suspects arrested after Burnaby assault

Suspects arrested after Burnaby assault

Mounties are recommending assault charges against two Vancouver men after an attack on a Burnaby man near Metropolis at Metrotown Saturday night. Burnaby RCMP were called to the 4800 block of Bennett Street around 2 a.m. on Aug.
Burnaby's watering restriction bylaws need update, says staff

Burnaby's watering restriction bylaws need update, says staff

With record dry weather and ongoing Stage 3 water restrictions, Burnaby’s director of engineering says the city’s bylaws need a tune-up when it comes to water.