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Opinion: Burnaby Mountain Gondola will make a difference for everyone

Opinion: Burnaby Mountain Gondola will make a difference for everyone

SFU president Joy Johnson believes the gondola will lift the traffic and transportation woes of students, faculty and Burnaby residents alike.
Baldrey: B.C.'s minor political parties — better to be heard or silent?

Baldrey: B.C.'s minor political parties — better to be heard or silent?

It was an off week for B.C. Greens and Conservatives, Keith Baldrey says.
New meat and poultry shop – with vegetarian options – coming to Burnaby

New meat and poultry shop – with vegetarian options – coming to Burnaby

Garcha Bros. Meat Shop & Poultry is hosting a grand opening in its new South Burnaby location this Sunday.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas: Live trees sold in Coquitlam, Burnaby starting Nov. 25

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas: Live trees sold in Coquitlam, Burnaby starting Nov. 25

Young moms and foster children will benefit from a fundraising event that'll place live trees in Metro Vancouver homes this holiday season.
Deal alert: You can fly from Vancouver to Paris, France for $250

Deal alert: You can fly from Vancouver to Paris, France for $250

Tickets are roughly $602 cheaper than usual.
Video captures Burnaby Mountie kicking downed man during arrest

Video captures Burnaby Mountie kicking downed man during arrest

Burnaby RCMP says a man kicked and Tasered by police in Metrotown Monday was believed to be armed and had attacked and attempted to disarm an officer.
'We can't live like this': Burnaby resident wants Halloween fireworks to stop

'We can't live like this': Burnaby resident wants Halloween fireworks to stop

Shanaz Cartwright told Burnaby's public safety committee she is fed up with the noise of fireworks at Avondale Park every Halloween and New Year's Eve and worried they will start a fire in her wood-frame housing complex.
'Crowded and overflowing': Burnaby non-profit running out of space to serve immigrants, seniors

'Crowded and overflowing': Burnaby non-profit running out of space to serve immigrants, seniors

Burnaby Neighbourhood House needs more space, but some city councillors say its not their job to find it.
Burnaby nonprofit raising $100K, 2K toys for kids with disabilities

Burnaby nonprofit raising $100K, 2K toys for kids with disabilities

Hacking for the Holidays: Neil Squire Society's second annual initiative looks to create switch-accessible, interactive toys for local families.
Burnaby home sales up 8% from October despite increase in prices

Burnaby home sales up 8% from October despite increase in prices

All forms of Burnaby real estate recorded an uptick in sales last month, according to the latest data.