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Stash of old drugs seized from 'suspicious' man near Burnaby Hospital

Stash of old drugs seized from 'suspicious' man near Burnaby Hospital

Burnaby RCMP is urging residents to dispose of drugs safely after police seized a large stash of old pills and other prescriptions from a man who said he found them in the garbage.
Here's how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver this October

Here's how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver this October

Four Metro Vancouver cities are in Canada's top five most expensive now.
A rare 'double' full moon will illuminate Metro Vancouver this weekend

A rare 'double' full moon will illuminate Metro Vancouver this weekend

When to view the moon in all its celestial glory.
Another six lives in Burnaby lost to illicit drugs during August

Another six lives in Burnaby lost to illicit drugs during August

"People in communities across B.C. are continuing to lose friends, family members and colleagues to the unprecedented toxicity of the unregulated drug supply."
Alleged gangster arrested at Burnaby mall with loaded gun pleads guilty

Alleged gangster arrested at Burnaby mall with loaded gun pleads guilty

Luis Manuel Baez, 25, was arrested at the Metrotown mall in May 2021. Police said he'd had a loaded .45-calibre, semi-automatic pistol tucked into his waistband.
Burnaby housing prices continued downward trend in September, report says

Burnaby housing prices continued downward trend in September, report says

September 2022 housing sales represent 46.4 per cent drop compared to the same month in 2021.
Bacteria-killing copper to be installed at BCIT after $5M donation

Bacteria-killing copper to be installed at BCIT after $5M donation

It can kill 99.9 per cent of bacteria and is installed in “high-touch, high-traffic locations.”
Watch: Dancers celebrate Navratri at Metrotown

Watch: Dancers celebrate Navratri at Metrotown

Hundreds gather at Burnaby's Metrotown to perform garba in colourful celebration of Hindu Navratri festival.
Attempted murder conviction overturned in deadly Burnaby shooting over $80

Attempted murder conviction overturned in deadly Burnaby shooting over $80

A phone call before the meeting to recoup the $80 had amped-up the bad blood, with one of the men telling Lee Chia "Kenny" Weng to “f*** your mother.”
Half of B.C. residents say it's getting harder to feed themselves

Half of B.C. residents say it's getting harder to feed themselves

The rising costs to service debt and pay for everyday goods have more B.C. residents saying it's harder to feed themselves, save money, and pay for transportation and housing, according to a poll conducted by Ipsos.