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Burnaby schools raise more than $15,000 for Nepal earthquake relief

Burnaby schools raise more than $15,000 for Nepal earthquake relief

In-class collections, appeals to parents, and lunchtime sales of everything from freezies to samosas at Burnaby schools in the last month have pulled in more than $15,000 to help earthquake victims in Nepal.

Burnaby mayor: Notley needs to understand pipeline impacts

Burnaby sends new Alberta premier two damning reports on Kinder Morgan pipeline
Fourth suspect in Luka Gordic’s death denied bail

Fourth suspect in Luka Gordic’s death denied bail

A fourth person was officially charged with manslaughter on Thursday for his alleged role in the May 17 death of Burnaby native Luka Gordic.

Burnaby advocate on board overseeing new videophone service for deaf Canadians

Burnaby is well represented on a national board responsible for a new service that will allow deaf Canadians to use sign language to communicate with non-sign-language users over the phone.

New immigrant women sought for health study

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has put out a call for Greater Vancouver women from India, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong for a new health study about exposure to chemicals that can harm women and their growing babies.

Retired Burnaby fire captain hits $21K in Nepal fundraiser

He’s hit the $21,000 mark, but now there are concerns money for Nepal earthquake relief efforts could end up in the hands of corrupt government officials.

Burnaby mayor ready to end career with pipeline arrest

Corrigan says he would be 'very proud' to go out standing his ground

NDP would win Burnaby North-Seymour: poll

Dogwood Initiative commissioned a new poll that shows New Democrats in the lead for new Burnaby riding
Shots fired in Burnaby Tuesday night

Shots fired in Burnaby Tuesday night

A shooting in South Burnaby Tuesday night has police wondering if there’s a connection between the victim and suspect – or if it was a random incident. Mounties were called to the 7200 block of 16th Avenue around 10:30 p.m.

Class Act: Burnaby students take off on a mind Odyssey

A group of Burnaby students is on a journey of mind and body this week, travelling to East Lansing, Mich. for the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals May 20 to 24.