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Mounties cut dope line

Mounties cut dope line

A dial-a-dope line running in South Burnaby was disconnected recently following a three-month investigation by Burnaby RCMP.
Prolific thief caught by Burnaby strike force

Prolific thief caught by Burnaby strike force

A shoplifter Mounties allege stole $100,000 worth of merchandise from department stores across the Lower Mainland is behind bars thanks to the Burnaby RCMP’s Strike Force.
Fire-related incidents rise in second quarter

Fire-related incidents rise in second quarter

It was an eventful second quarter for firefighters in Burnaby. According to the fire report for April, May and June, the department responded to about 200 more calls compared to January, February and March of this year.
Canada and quidditch earn respect in Burnaby

Canada and quidditch earn respect in Burnaby

(See more photos below.) Canada captured bronze at the 2014 Quidditch Global Games at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex Saturday.
Inquest begins into fatal Burnaby shooting

Inquest begins into fatal Burnaby shooting

A coroner’s inquest is underway in Burnaby into the shooting death of Ryan Jacob. As the NOW previously reported, Jacob was shot and killed by a Burnaby RCMP officer on Jan. 31, 2013 following an incident in the 4100 block of Albert Street.
2014 Quidditch Global Games

2014 Quidditch Global Games

Damning report renews calls for new Burnaby Hospital

Damning report renews calls for new Burnaby Hospital

Problems at Burnaby Hospital highlighted in a recent review of Fraser Health have renewed calls for a new facility.
Sled dogs need homes: Burnaby SPCA

Sled dogs need homes: Burnaby SPCA

Animals were abandoned by dog-sled company
Mayor will reject Kinder Morgan's land request

Mayor will reject Kinder Morgan's land request

Kinder Morgan's request to access Burnaby Mountain will be rejected, mayor says
Should Burnaby pay for RCMP file storage?

Should Burnaby pay for RCMP file storage?

The RCMP has a lot of paperwork, but Burnaby council doesn’t want to expand city detachment’s records room, claiming it’s a federal responsibility.