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Letter: This 'YIMBY' trusts Burnaby's idea for green waste plant

Letter: This 'YIMBY' trusts Burnaby's idea for green waste plant

Why all the naysaying about an organic waste plant? Let's assume the City of Burnaby has explored all the options and knows what it's doing, this writer says.
Metro Vancouver mayors ask for $500M to match inflation and growth demands on TransLink

Metro Vancouver mayors ask for $500M to match inflation and growth demands on TransLink

"Our challenge is no longer just about surviving the effects of the pandemic and inflation," says Brad West, mayor of Port Coquitlam and chair of the Mayors' Council.
Abandoned container in Burnaby sparks police warning about insecure cargo

Abandoned container in Burnaby sparks police warning about insecure cargo

Burnaby RCMP Const. Kevin Connolly, who specializes in commercial vehicle enforcement, says a large container abandoned in the middle of the Canada Way-Kensington Avenue intersection points to the dangerous problem of loads not being properly secured.
Everyone's invited to Burnaby brewery's birthday party

Everyone's invited to Burnaby brewery's birthday party

Studio Brewing will celebrate its two-year anniversary with party on Feb. 25.
Letter: 'Monstrous' developments are unhealthy for Burnaby

Letter: 'Monstrous' developments are unhealthy for Burnaby

We need lowrises and greenspace, this resident says.
Build sweet Valentine's love with this Burnaby bakery's treats

Build sweet Valentine's love with this Burnaby bakery's treats

Remember Ginger & Bread Co. from Christmastime? They're back with Valentine's Day DIY goodies.
Escort accused of drugging, robbing Lower Mainland men released on house arrest

Escort accused of drugging, robbing Lower Mainland men released on house arrest

Jessica Nicole Renee Kane, 30, has been charged with manslaughter, multiple counts of administering an overpowering drug or substance, robbery, theft, fraud and extortion in relation to a string of Lower Mainland men allegedly drugged during escort encounters.
Most and least expensive homes sold in Burnaby in January

Most and least expensive homes sold in Burnaby in January

Homes in Burnaby sold between $365,000 for a 48-year-old condo unit in Edmonds, to $3.6 million for a recently built detached home in the Heights.
Letter: 'Vitally important' wetlands need Burnaby's protection

Letter: 'Vitally important' wetlands need Burnaby's protection

Wetlands provide habitat and serve as natural carbon-capture areas, this writer says.
Burnaby firefighters fly home after aiding Turkey earthquake relief operations

Burnaby firefighters fly home after aiding Turkey earthquake relief operations

Rescue operations are underway after 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6.