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Vancouver man sues Burnaby insurer over hospital bill for African 'scorpion injury'

Vancouver man sues Burnaby insurer over hospital bill for African 'scorpion injury'

Johnny Onyes Nwachukwu was hospitalized for nine days after being injured by a scorpion in Nigeria, according to a lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court. Nwachukwu claims BCAA has refused to provide him travel benefits to cover the cost.
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Arrest of man charged with Burnaby girl's murder a chaotic scene, trial hears

Arrest of man charged with Burnaby girl's murder a chaotic scene, trial hears

A police dog service vehicle collided with a civilian vehicle at the scene of Ibrahim Ali’s arrest in September 2018, according to testimony from the Burnaby RCMP officer who took Ali into custody.
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Score a sixer with Last Man Stands Canada's new university cricket league

Score a sixer with Last Man Stands Canada's new university cricket league

League to help promote inclusivity and provide sense of belonging for international students from cricketing countries.
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Burnaby bakery to host Death Café this Saturday

Burnaby bakery to host Death Café this Saturday

Event will offer an open space for people to discuss death and dying.
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Musicians unite for Ukraine support at Burnaby Village Museum this Saturday

Musicians unite for Ukraine support at Burnaby Village Museum this Saturday

Volunteer musicians from Band4Ukraine to hold concert in support of Ukrainian refugees and those struggling in the war-torn nation
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Photos: National Indigenous Peoples Day honoured in Burnaby at Edmonds Park

Photos: National Indigenous Peoples Day honoured in Burnaby at Edmonds Park

The city came out June 21 to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day with a celebration of Indigenous culture and heritage, with festivities including an artisan market, musical performances, art and more.
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Cross examination of RCMP lab tech give glimpse of police efforts to zero in on Burnaby girl's killer

Cross examination of RCMP lab tech give glimpse of police efforts to zero in on Burnaby girl's killer

A technologist from the RCMP National Forensic Laboratory was on the stand today in the trial of Ibrahim Ali, who has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder of a 13-year-old girl found dead in Central Park.
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Burnaby school district plans to run its own preschool in September

Burnaby school district plans to run its own preschool in September

The Burnaby school district will run a preschool directly for the first time this fall at Chaffey-Burke Elementary School in Metrotown.
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Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: June 23-25

Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: June 23-25

City will celebrate multiculturalism and more this weekend
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Burnaby council quashes paid parking proposal for Barnet Marine Park

Burnaby council quashes paid parking proposal for Barnet Marine Park

“I think to have parking charges there would be unfair to families,” said Mayor Mike Hurley, while other councillors suggested the city offer a free shuttle service to the park.
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