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Minter: Using winter greens for décor

Minter: Using winter greens for décor

Patio porch pots are the go-to choice for home holiday revellers, so give them some "pop," says master gardener Brian Minter.
Letter: We shouldn't blame a 6-year-old for getting into a car crash

Letter: We shouldn't blame a 6-year-old for getting into a car crash

A letter writer is disappointed that a judge would agree to a kid being "20 per cent" at fault for a recent Burnaby crash.
Four Burnaby singers named world champions at Sweet Adelines

Four Burnaby singers named world champions at Sweet Adelines

Four vocalists from Burnaby came home with gold this month after winning an international choral contest with their 100-member ensemble.
BBB: Looking for this season's hot toy? Beware of scams

BBB: Looking for this season's hot toy? Beware of scams

Hot holiday toy sells out fast and becomes expensive and hard to find. Here's what you need to know.
Burnaby condo owner loses strata battle over unopenable window

Burnaby condo owner loses strata battle over unopenable window

Cole Balachanoff said a floor plan shows a certain window in his Brentwood apartment should open, but it doesn't. He told the Civil Resolution Tribunal the strata should replace the window with an openable one or give him a $10K break on strata fees.
This useless pedestrian bridge in Burnaby's Metrotown could finally meet its demise

This useless pedestrian bridge in Burnaby's Metrotown could finally meet its demise

The Metrotown pedestrian overpass project is back on the menu at Burnaby City Hall.
Letter: Why put Burnaby's conservation areas at risk just to reduce traffic?

Letter: Why put Burnaby's conservation areas at risk just to reduce traffic?

This letter writer claims the Burnaby Mountain Gondola project will pose a threat to local biodiversity.
Vancouver police questioned Christian Brother about B.C. sex abuse allegations

Vancouver police questioned Christian Brother about B.C. sex abuse allegations

Edward English was given a 10-year prison sentence for abusing boys at Newfoundland's Mount Cashel Orphanage.
Burnaby's Fernando Lu medals twice in 2023 Parapan Am Games pool

Burnaby's Fernando Lu medals twice in 2023 Parapan Am Games pool

The 16-year-old para swimmer scored a silver and bronze for Team Canada this week in Santiago, Chile — and even set a new personal best.
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Burnaby fuel prices are back below $1.70 per litre for the second time in three weeks.