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Burnaby murder trial: Mother recalls teen daughter's 'final farewell'

Burnaby murder trial: Mother recalls teen daughter's 'final farewell'

A mother’s heartbreaking testimony continued Thursday at the trial of a man accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl found dead in a Burnaby park six years ago.
Photos: In Burnaby, B.C. pledges $15M to food banks under 'significant strain'

Photos: In Burnaby, B.C. pledges $15M to food banks under 'significant strain'

There's more demand from a variety of marginalized populations as well as people in two-household incomes, according to the executive director of Food Banks BC.
Burnaby RCMP explain 'massive' police presence at Metrotown highrise Tuesday

Burnaby RCMP explain 'massive' police presence at Metrotown highrise Tuesday

A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with unlawful confinement and uttering threats in relation to an incident involving a "woman in distress" at a Burnaby apartment.
Burnaby firefighters watch from sidelines as B.C. wildfires rage

Burnaby firefighters watch from sidelines as B.C. wildfires rage

After numerous deployments in years past, only one Burnaby Fire Department member has been sent to help with forest fires in B.C.'s interior this summer.
Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: Aug. 25-27

Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: Aug. 25-27

Dining showcase, summer cinema, litter cleanup and more — there’s a lot of things to do in Burnaby this weekend

This Burnaby developer doesn’t want to build more parking. Here's why

This Burnaby developer doesn’t want to build more parking. Here's why

"The single-occupancy vehicle is going the way of the dodo bird," says a developer of a forthcoming tower project on North Road in Burnaby.
Heartbreaking testimony in Burnaby murder trial: mother recalls last days with daughter

Heartbreaking testimony in Burnaby murder trial: mother recalls last days with daughter

The mother of a 13-year-old girl found dead at a Burnaby park in 2017 took the stand at Ibrahim Ali’s murder trial in Vancouver Wednesday.
Charity drive, binder art and more: Burnaby back-to-school shopping underway

Charity drive, binder art and more: Burnaby back-to-school shopping underway

Unique art installations at Metrotown in Burnaby, including a binder arch, are helping students and families gear up for the fall bell.
Brother shown autopsy photo of slain sister at Burnaby murder trial

Brother shown autopsy photo of slain sister at Burnaby murder trial

The brother of a 13-year-old girl found dead in a Burnaby park in 2017 was visibly shaken when he was shown an autopsy photo of his sister at the murder trial of Ibrahim Ali Wednesday.
Here’s your chance to tell Burnaby what you want the city's future to look like

Here’s your chance to tell Burnaby what you want the city's future to look like

Did you miss out on one of Burnaby’s Official Community Plan visioning events? There’s now two more opportunities for the public to share feedback.