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Burnaby cyclists ask mayor and co. to ride five kilometres

Burnaby cyclists ask mayor and co. to ride five kilometres

The streets around city hall will have a few more cyclists than normal riding around on May 25. That's because Burnaby HUB, a charity that represents the local cycling community, is organizing a five-kilometre ride for Bike Day in Canada.

Family of geese rescued from Burnaby highrise rooftop

What happens when a mother goose lays her eggs on top of a 22-storey high rise? She may need some help getting down once they hatch. That's exactly what happened to a family of geese stuck on top of a 22-storey highrise in Burnaby on Thursday.

Burnaby seniors losing rental due to redevelopment, again

Just as his previous home in Metrotown was being torn down, Don Gorman received notice that he and his wife Eleanor would have to move. The couple had lived at 6579 Marlborough Ave. for 27 years when they were evicted just over a year ago.

Nepalese families now injured, homeless after second quake

Retired Burnaby fire captain raising money to help them rebuild
Bring back Sunday dinner, says Burnaby resident

Bring back Sunday dinner, says Burnaby resident

A Burnaby businessman wants to bring back Sunday dinner after a recent study revealed not enough families are breaking bread with their senior relatives.
‘None of us will ever be truly happy again, how could we?’

‘None of us will ever be truly happy again, how could we?’

A $1,000 fine and a 20-month driving prohibition – that’s the sentence a 47-year-old Burnaby man was given for his role in a fatal crash in 2011.

Fire department releases damning report on Kinder Morgan tank farm

The Burnaby Fire Department has published a damning report on Kinder Morgan's tank farm, warning that the proposed expansion could put the public and the environment at serious risk.
Shots fired prompts show of force by Burnaby RCMP

Shots fired prompts show of force by Burnaby RCMP

Burnaby RCMP and the K9 unit were out in force early Wednesday morning after someone reported shots fired in the 7000 block of Dunblane Avenue. Mounties received a call around 5:38 a.m.
[UPDATE] Suspect in hospital after police shooting in Burnaby

[UPDATE] Suspect in hospital after police shooting in Burnaby

Fourth police-involved shooting in Burnaby this year
Crews working to repair Albert Street sinkhole

Crews working to repair Albert Street sinkhole

Some Albert Street residents may have experienced a sinking feeling when they returned home from work yesterday.