Local News

More than 1,500 Insurance Corporation of British Columbia claims staff members are striking next Tuesday.

The air of September mornings has a cool, wake-up bite to it. Each year, it reminds me to get down to business and engage in the start of a new school year.

The Burnaby RCMP is asking the public's assistance in locating 33-yearold Dallas Campbell Yurko, who was on parole for property crime offences when he violated the conditions of his parole.

Saturday, September 15 Class of 1972 Burnaby North Secondary School 40 year Reunion, Executive Plaza Hotel, 405 North Road, Coquitlam. B.C. For more information please see www.classreport.org/can/bc/burnaby/bns/1972.

Home features patio with built-in barbecue island

A bear roaming around the Brentwood area caused some concern Thursday before disappearing back in the woods west of Burnaby Lake. Burnaby RCMP were tracking the bear Thursday morning, warning the public to stay away.

Trevor Linden supports Fortius Sport and Health centre in Burnaby

Five Burnaby residents have received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for service to Canada. The list includes two local businessmen, two firefighters and a Burnaby streamkeeper, all of whom were nominated by Senator Yonah Martin.

A Fraser Valley citizens' group is raising concerns over Kinder Morgan's plan to transport diluted bitumen through the Trans Mountain pipeline to Burnaby.