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B.C. lawyer says U.S. stock fraud case against Hells Angel a 'house of cards'

B.C. lawyer says U.S. stock fraud case against Hells Angel a 'house of cards'

Lawyers for accused in major international U.S. stock fraud scheme argue U.S. officials haven't proven enough of their case against two Canadian citizens in order to extradite them to New York to face a criminal trial.
Police watchdog clears officers in 2022 Burnaby Starbucks death

Police watchdog clears officers in 2022 Burnaby Starbucks death

A man who died in a police-involved incident at the Kensington Plaza Starbucks had grabbed an employee by the hand and told her repeatedly he was 'so scared,' according to an Independent Investigations Office report
Burnaby RCMP arrest woman wanted for murder in Saskatchewan

Burnaby RCMP arrest woman wanted for murder in Saskatchewan

A 26-year-old woman wanted on a Canada-wide warrant was arrested in Burnaby this month. She has now been charged with first-degree murder in Saskatchewan.
Rat population in Burnaby the second highest in B.C. — again

Rat population in Burnaby the second highest in B.C. — again

Aw, rats: Burnaby was ranked third on Orkin Canada's annual national "rattiest" cities list behind Toronto and Vancouver.
Burnaby approves 5 new Metrotown towers up to 60 storeys with 2,000+ homes

Burnaby approves 5 new Metrotown towers up to 60 storeys with 2,000+ homes

The Concord Metrotown development includes mixed-tenure buildings with strata condos, market rental and non-market rental homes, as well as an office/hospitality tower.
More than 900 homes planned in major South Burnaby development

More than 900 homes planned in major South Burnaby development

Two highrise towers up to 44 storeys tall are proposed as part of Southgate City in Edmonds.
Ex-Burnaby 'death-care' tycoon vilified in Amazon Prime movie

Ex-Burnaby 'death-care' tycoon vilified in Amazon Prime movie

The Burial depicts a Mississippi legal battle that sparked the downfall of a Burnaby-based funeral home empire started by former Burnaby-Edmonds MLA Ray Loewen.
U.S. extradition hearing of B.C. Hells Angel begins with evidence contested

U.S. extradition hearing of B.C. Hells Angel begins with evidence contested

Courtney Vasseur of Burnaby says a photo of him published by the Vancouver Sun was taken by police and this constituted a violation of his privacy; the photo is to be used as evidence in a criminal fraud case against Vasseur.
Lotto 6/49 ticket worth nearly $127K recently bought in Burnaby

Lotto 6/49 ticket worth nearly $127K recently bought in Burnaby

The lucky winner matched at least five of the selected numbers from the Oct. 14, 2023, draw.
46-year-old woman's condition improves after Tesla crash at Richmond eatery

46-year-old woman's condition improves after Tesla crash at Richmond eatery

Neither drugs nor alcohol are considered a factor in a crash that sent a Burnaby woman to hospital in critical condition.