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Fifth lawyer quits in 10-year-old Burnaby fraud case

Fifth lawyer quits in 10-year-old Burnaby fraud case

Naresh Singh Mann, who has been charged in an alleged Burnaby fraud, says he wants to take back a guilty plea he made in October 2018, but he has yet to make the application, and he's now gone through five lawyers in the process.
B.C. coroner's jury says Vancouver police should expedite use of body cameras

B.C. coroner's jury says Vancouver police should expedite use of body cameras

BURNABY, B.C. — The jury in the British Columbia coroner's inquest into the death of Myles Gray after a beating by Vancouver police nearly eight years ago is recommending the department expedite its use of body-worn cameras for all patrol officers.
Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: May 5-7

Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: May 5-7

This weekend is jam-packed with all sorts of festivals and celebrations, including food trucks, performances and more.
SFU football players, alumni in court asking for axed programs rebirth

SFU football players, alumni in court asking for axed programs rebirth

"There's so much support not only from the existing team that wants to play next year but support from the community and across the country for the continuation of the program," the players' lawyer told a court hearing Monday.
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month in Burnaby with these events

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month in Burnaby with these events

Free events pay tribute to contributions and culture of city's Asian communities.
BCIT students use AI to improve taxi transport at YVR

BCIT students use AI to improve taxi transport at YVR

The artificial intelligence model will help reduce taxi wait times for passengers to and from the airport.
Man sentenced for torching Burnaby sushi restaurant — twice

Man sentenced for torching Burnaby sushi restaurant — twice

Steven Sean Sorenson, 50, has been sentenced to 18 more months in jail and three years of probation for setting fire to two Kingsway restaurants, Jang Mo Jib and Sushi Oyama, in 2020.
Keith Baldrey: Province plays good cop/bad cop in Surrey policing drama

Keith Baldrey: Province plays good cop/bad cop in Surrey policing drama

Public safety minister dangles funding in front of city council while wielding staff-shortage stick.
RCMP Musical Ride returning to Burnaby this summer

RCMP Musical Ride returning to Burnaby this summer

“It’s a wonderful event that we’re thrilled to have back in our community.”
'Large bear' spotted on Vancouver-Burnaby border

'Large bear' spotted on Vancouver-Burnaby border

It stopped by someone's front yard.