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Roper to rock Blues + Roots Fest

Roper to rock Blues + Roots Fest

If Jesse Roper could sing and play guitar for the rest of his life, he would. The blues musician from Victoria will make his first Burnaby appearance during the Blues + Roots Festival at Deer Lake Park this weekend.

City staffer recognized

Chad Turpin, Burnaby’s deputy city manager, was recently recognized for his years of service to the city.
Top 10 places to have fun with small folk

Top 10 places to have fun with small folk

Here it is: our picks for the best places to take your kids
Federal election campaign underway in Burnaby

Federal election campaign underway in Burnaby

All but one local candidate declared
Kinder Morgan consultant appointed to NEB

Kinder Morgan consultant appointed to NEB

A consultant who wrote an economic argument for Kinder Morgan’s pipeline expansion project has been appointed to the National Energy Board.

Bear on the lam

A visitor to Burnaby Village Museum caused quite a scare, causing a police response. At 8:30 a.m.
NEB bumps back deadline for commenters in Kinder Morgan hearing

NEB bumps back deadline for commenters in Kinder Morgan hearing

Comments must file letters by Aug. 18 but can ask for an extension
UPDATE: Cyclists want Burnaby Lake open to bikes

UPDATE: Cyclists want Burnaby Lake open to bikes

A Vancouver man wants a lengthy section of the Central Valley Greenway opened to cyclists.
Former Burnaby trustee candidate dies at age 61

Former Burnaby trustee candidate dies at age 61

An outspoken trustee candidate in Burnaby’s last municipal election has died. Maria Parente, a candidate with the Burnaby First Coalition, died at age 61 at Royal Columbian Hospital Monday, two weeks after being diagnosed with a metastizing cancer.
EXCLUSIVE: Burnaby rejects NEB's request for police at pipeline hearing

EXCLUSIVE: Burnaby rejects NEB's request for police at pipeline hearing

City lawyer says NEB needs police to keep public out