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Copeland floor comes back good as new

Copeland floor comes back good as new

The hardwood floor at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre was described as no worse for wear by City of Burnaby staff following a ball hockey tournament that left the local lacrosse community crying foul.

Battle plan needed to fight invasive fire ants

Cities need a process to help homeowners deal with the aggressive European fire ant, according to an entomologist who met with civic employees from across Metro Vancouver recently.

Bears abound on Burnaby Mountain

Next time you find yourself on Burnaby Mountain or at Simon Fraser University, be aware - you are in bear country. David Cox, the conservation officer for Burnaby, wants the public to know bears are roaming on Burnaby Mountain, close to SFU.

Fake credit cards, marijuana seized by police

An alert Burnaby RCMP motorcycle cop is responsible for the arrest of three people in two separate incidents. On July 6, the police officer pulled over a car for not properly displaying a novice driver's sign.

Damage to new floor is a 'shame'

A single weekend of ball hockey appeared to age the new hardwood floor at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre.

Group rallies for family

Murder victim's family gets help from local group after last month's shooting

Public outcry leads to change of transit plan

TaxiSaver program brought back after plan to cancel it sparks protest by users

Setting it straight

A June 15 article in the Burnaby NOW about the Burnaby Youth Hub incorrectly identified a number of agencies as being part of the group's steering committee.

Keep your dogs safe this summer

Summer is the time to enjoy beaches, picnics and outdoor sports with your four-legged family members, but high temperatures can put dogs at risk. Dogs are susceptible to heat stroke because they cannot cool themselves as effectively as humans.

City eyes Bonsor plan

The City of Burnaby is looking at the best use for 3,340 square feet of space in the Bonsor Recreation Complex. The space is currently occupied by the Bonsor Seniors Centre, which is relocating to the Centre for Older Adults being built nearby.