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Construction begins on new multi-sport court at Confederation Park

Construction begins on new multi-sport court at Confederation Park

The covered sports facility set to be open year-round will be equivalent to an NHL-sized ice rink and will host all types of sports.
Letter: PSAC workers deserve a 'fair and just resolution' to strike

Letter: PSAC workers deserve a 'fair and just resolution' to strike

"The PSAC strike is an opportunity for us to stand in solidarity with those who are fighting for a better future for all Canadians."
Letter: Tennis facilities lacking

Letter: Tennis facilities lacking

Burnaby and other Lower Mainland municipalities have a deficit of places to play tennis, a reader says.
Burnaby’s last bowling alley land sold to developer, highrise towers planned

Burnaby’s last bowling alley land sold to developer, highrise towers planned

The home of Revs Entertainment, the last remaining bowling alley in Burnaby, has been sold to Keltic Canada Development.
Illicit drug deaths rise to six in Burnaby during 2023

Illicit drug deaths rise to six in Burnaby during 2023

Province says 374 deaths were recorded across B.C. during February and March.
Special advisor to review 'potential sustainable opportunities' for SFU football

Special advisor to review 'potential sustainable opportunities' for SFU football

The Burnaby post-secondary institution scrapped the program on April 4.
Officers told not to make handwritten notes after death of Myles Gray, inquest hears

Officers told not to make handwritten notes after death of Myles Gray, inquest hears

BURNABY, B.C. — Two Vancouver police officers testified at a British Columbia coroner's inquest that they were told not to make handwritten notes about a confrontation that resulted in the death of 33-year-old Myles Gray in 2015. Const.
Bail revoked for Jessica Kane, Vancouver escort accused of drugging clients

Bail revoked for Jessica Kane, Vancouver escort accused of drugging clients

Vancouver escort Jessica Kane has been charged with manslaughter, multiple counts of administering a stupefying drug, theft, robbery, fraud and extortion. A B.C. provincial court judge revoked her bail Thursday.
Woman, 89, shoved to ground in Burnaby mall stranger assault spree

Woman, 89, shoved to ground in Burnaby mall stranger assault spree

Burnaby RCMP are looking for a suspect captured on video shoving three people at Metrotown mall, including an 89-year-old woman who sustained head injuries when she was pushed to the ground.
BCIT students shine at international marketing meet

BCIT students shine at international marketing meet

Marketing management students from BCIT secure recognition at 2023 American Marketing Association International Collegiate Conference.