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Police watchdog called in to investigate fatal Burnaby crash

Police watchdog called in to investigate fatal Burnaby crash

A pickup truck involved in a collision that killed a female passenger at Hastings Street by Willingdon Avenue Wednesday morning may have been fleeing an earlier collision with a taxi in Vancouver, according to police.
Letter: Patterson site 'much more suitable' for Burnaby City Hall

Letter: Patterson site 'much more suitable' for Burnaby City Hall

If Burnaby City Hall needs to move, pick a better location — that's this writer's message.
Burnaby launches new program sign-up system after outdated software gets the boot

Burnaby launches new program sign-up system after outdated software gets the boot

Burnaby has replaced its 30-year-old program registration software with a new, "more modern" system.
Lower Mainland Green Team calls for litter cleanup volunteers this July

Lower Mainland Green Team calls for litter cleanup volunteers this July

The cleanup will take place at Bonsor recreation complex on Saturday, July 29, for community members interested in making a positive environmental impact.
Need to beat the heat? Burnaby non-profit opens cooling centres

Need to beat the heat? Burnaby non-profit opens cooling centres

With misting stations, free water and snacks and more, these cooling centres have an inclusive, community atmosphere, according to the non-profit's executive director.
Introducing Weatherhood: Unmatched hyper-local weather forecasts for Burnaby and beyond

Introducing Weatherhood: Unmatched hyper-local weather forecasts for Burnaby and beyond

Get weather updates at the neighbourhood level.
Burnaby RCMP investigate two fatal collisions within 12 hours

Burnaby RCMP investigate two fatal collisions within 12 hours

Emergency crews were called to Canada Way and Kensington Avenue during Wednesday's afternoon rush hour for a single-vehicle collision that left one person dead.
Letter: Crack down on pollution from disposable masks

Letter: Crack down on pollution from disposable masks

Is it time for a deposit on disposable masks?
Silent menace in Burnaby park: locals urge helmets to ward off owl attacks

Silent menace in Burnaby park: locals urge helmets to ward off owl attacks

An aggressive owl has attacked multiple people at Burnaby's Squint Lake Park, but an expert says the behaviour should taper off as the bird's offspring become independent.
14 levels of underground parking in Burnaby won't be reduced – yet

14 levels of underground parking in Burnaby won't be reduced – yet

A proposed policy to reduce 1,600 required parking spots for an 80-storey condo tower was rejected by Burnaby councillors – even though they agree with the reduction.