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Man gets jail, probation after jaywalking with DIY stun gun in Burnaby

Man gets jail, probation after jaywalking with DIY stun gun in Burnaby

Troy Reedman, 31, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and one year of probation after he was caught with a homemade stun gun in Burnaby.
Watch: Dramatic police takedown at Burnaby SkyTrain station captured on video

Watch: Dramatic police takedown at Burnaby SkyTrain station captured on video

Police tased and chased a 17-year-old suspect carrying multiple knives inside the Metrotown SkyTrain station after reports he had threatened people inside the Metropolis at Metrotown mall.
Watch: Argument at Burnaby Subway sparks 'heavy police presence' in Brentwood

Watch: Argument at Burnaby Subway sparks 'heavy police presence' in Brentwood

Half a dozen teens were arrested in the Brentwood area Wednesday evening after bear spray was allegedly brandished during an argument at a Subway restaurant.
What projects is TransLink funding with almost $8M in Burnaby, New West?

What projects is TransLink funding with almost $8M in Burnaby, New West?

Cities will see new lighting, cycling networks, crosswalk upgrades and bus lanes. 🚌
UBC student reimagines old Burnaby oil refinery as community space

UBC student reimagines old Burnaby oil refinery as community space

Check out renderings by a landscape architecture student that visualize possibilities for the 200-acre North Burnaby Shellburn distribution terminal site.
Nearly 300 Burnaby blood donations needed by end of August to meet demand

Nearly 300 Burnaby blood donations needed by end of August to meet demand

Numerous people across Canada have also said they have cancelled appointments after Canadian Blood Services removed its mandatory mask requirement.
Police issue warning about 11 men allegedly connected to Lower Mainland gang conflict

Police issue warning about 11 men allegedly connected to Lower Mainland gang conflict

Those involved in the Lower Mainland gang violence are not constrained to the Lower Mainland, says the CFSEU
'We all are heartbroken': Community mourns teens killed in Burnaby crash

'We all are heartbroken': Community mourns teens killed in Burnaby crash

A candlelight vigil for Yabsrat Ytatek, 17, and Samir Ali, 18, drew hundreds to the crash site on 10th Avenue Monday.
Burnaby housing sales continue to drop amid high interest rates

Burnaby housing sales continue to drop amid high interest rates

"Home buyers are exercising more caution in today’s market in response to rising interest rates and inflationary concerns."
10th annual Nikkei Matsuri festival coming to Burnaby to celebrate Japanese culture

10th annual Nikkei Matsuri festival coming to Burnaby to celebrate Japanese culture

The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is also looking for volunteers to help out.