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Stranger on roof triggers lockdown at Burnaby elementary school

Stranger on roof triggers lockdown at Burnaby elementary school

A stranger was spotted on the roof of Inman Elementary School Wednesday after school, sparking a lockdown and 'significant police response,' including police dogs.
Watch: Robot sings and serves ramen at this restaurant on the Coquitlam–Burnaby border

Watch: Robot sings and serves ramen at this restaurant on the Coquitlam–Burnaby border

Diners who want to enjoy Japanese-style noodles or bento box for lunch or dinner have an extra special treat when they visit Bento Nara. The restaurant in the reconfigured Lougheed Village has a robot to serve the food.
Bundle up, Burnaby — cold and snow are heading our way

Bundle up, Burnaby — cold and snow are heading our way

We're going to shiver our way into weekend snow.
This outdoor pool in Burnaby will be getting a permanent roof by next winter

This outdoor pool in Burnaby will be getting a permanent roof by next winter

Burnaby's Central Park Pool will be enclosed permanently in a tent-like structure to allow all-seasons pool access. “Let’s get this done. It’s been a long time coming,” said Mayor Mike Hurley.
Here comes Bread X Butter: popular breakfast spot coming to Burnaby

Here comes Bread X Butter: popular breakfast spot coming to Burnaby

Vancouver-based cafe known for its fluffy egg toasts will be opening a third B.C. location in city
Family Day holiday not a 'free pass' for unsafe trucks in Burnaby: RCMP

Family Day holiday not a 'free pass' for unsafe trucks in Burnaby: RCMP

'You don’t get a free day. If your truck’s unsafe, then it’s going to be taken off the road whether it’s a provincial holiday, a federal holiday or not,' says Burnaby RCMP Const. Kevin Connolly after a commercial vehicle enforcement on Family Day saw 19 unsafe trucks taken off the road.
Judge awards $570K to man fired from Burnaby company — by his brothers

Judge awards $570K to man fired from Burnaby company — by his brothers

Doug Zoehner was president of Burnaby-based Algo Communication Products Ltd. until his brothers voted to fire him. Last week, a judge ruled he was wrongfully dismissed.
Photos: Burnaby celebrates Family Day at Nikkei Centre

Photos: Burnaby celebrates Family Day at Nikkei Centre

Family Day at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre was a festive occasion - check out these photos from the event.
Gunshots reported in North Burnaby turned out to be fireworks: police

Gunshots reported in North Burnaby turned out to be fireworks: police

Burnaby RCMP said they got two reports in quick succession about what residents thought were up to nine gunshots in the area east of Burnaby Heights Park at 12:30 a.m. Friday.
Lynn Valley Care Centre hoaxer pleads guilty to obstruction of justice

Lynn Valley Care Centre hoaxer pleads guilty to obstruction of justice

A man convicted Jan. 27 of holding a man against his will in Richmond, and using weapons to coerce the victim to commit bestiality, pleaded guilty Tuesday to obstruction of justice. In B.C.