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Burnaby firefighters rescue woman from glass awning beneath Metrotown SkyTrain station

Burnaby firefighters rescue woman from glass awning beneath Metrotown SkyTrain station

Vehicle and pedestrian traffic was shut down on Central Boulevard Tuesday afternoon as emergency crews rescued a woman who had jumped from the Metrotown SkyTrain station.
This meteor shower may produce massive, bright 'fireballs' in Metro Vancouver skies

This meteor shower may produce massive, bright 'fireballs' in Metro Vancouver skies

Here is how to view this epic display.
Growing traffic congestion increases bus delays in Metro Vancouver region

Growing traffic congestion increases bus delays in Metro Vancouver region

Bus ridership is currently greater than pre-pandemic ridership of all other transit modes combined.
Volunteers needed to survey Burnaby long-term care home residents

Volunteers needed to survey Burnaby long-term care home residents

Give the gift of time to B.C. seniors and make every voice count.
Bad Microsoft Teams link not grounds to overturn Burnaby, White Rock sex assault convictions: court

Bad Microsoft Teams link not grounds to overturn Burnaby, White Rock sex assault convictions: court

The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled the trial of a man convicted of violent sexual assaults on his girlfriend was not unfair even though her testimony from a hotel room via Microsoft Teams encountered numerous problems.
City of Burnaby sues developer over ‘cracking and deformation’ of city streets, sidewalks

City of Burnaby sues developer over ‘cracking and deformation’ of city streets, sidewalks

Burnaby is suing the developer of Gilmore Place in Brentwood Town Centre for ‘negligence’ in construction of a massive highrise development.
Burnaby resident dismayed by ‘archaic’ voting process to remove wetlands

Burnaby resident dismayed by ‘archaic’ voting process to remove wetlands

A Burnaby resident wants the city to allow email voting for the city's petition to remove 21 acres of parkland to make way for an organics recycling facility.
Vancouver man sentenced for skipping fare, punching Burnaby taxi driver in the head

Vancouver man sentenced for skipping fare, punching Burnaby taxi driver in the head

Courtney Leslie Grey, 54, has been handed a four-month conditional sentence and one year of probation for punching a Bonny's Taxi driver in the head at Burnaby Hospital last March.
Help make a paws-itive impact by watching animal videos online

Help make a paws-itive impact by watching animal videos online

Telus' Critter Comfort playlist can raise a smile — and funds for animal charities across Canada.
Police nab 63 distracted drivers in Burnaby

Police nab 63 distracted drivers in Burnaby

Burnaby RCMP traffic services officers will be ramping up enforcement against distracted drivers during Distracted Driving Awareness Month in March.