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Burnaby, New West to benefit from new farmers market funding

Burnaby, New West to benefit from new farmers market funding

The nutritional coupon program is run by the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets and provides coupons to lower-income families, pregnant people, and seniors.
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Man falls to his death at Burnaby construction site

Man falls to his death at Burnaby construction site

WorkSafeBC and the BC Coroners Service are investigating a fatal workplace accident at a major Beedie Development Group warehouse construction site at 5255 N Fraser Way on May 23.
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Farmers markets in Burnaby, New West offer ‘a little bit of everything’

Farmers markets in Burnaby, New West offer ‘a little bit of everything’

Markets provide communities with fresh food, fun family events and support local businesses.
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$70K kickback on client investment ends Burnaby immigration consultant's career

$70K kickback on client investment ends Burnaby immigration consultant's career

Kwang Woo Richard Park encouraged a Chinese client to make an investment to help his bid for permanent residency in Canada, but he didn't tell the client he would be getting a commission for the deal.
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Watch: Man hospitalized after detached tire flies into windshield on Hwy 1 in Burnaby

Watch: Man hospitalized after detached tire flies into windshield on Hwy 1 in Burnaby

Dashcam video shows an errant pickup truck wheel smash into the windshield of a minivan, launch high into the air and bounce along the Trans Canada Highway.
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New Canadian gun laws trigger retail rush in Metro Vancouver

New Canadian gun laws trigger retail rush in Metro Vancouver

There are 1.1 million registered handguns in Canada, a 71% increase from 2010 to 2020.
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New Westminster tops Burnaby in the 2022 Walk30 Challenge

New Westminster tops Burnaby in the 2022 Walk30 Challenge

Burnaby and New Westminster elementary school students among this year’s most dedicated Walk30 participants
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Vintage neon sign could return to Burnaby Heights

Vintage neon sign could return to Burnaby Heights

The 1950s Eagle Ford neon sign could be reinstated as a heritage landmark on Hastings Street in a proposed $110k project.
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Burnaby mayor raises $86K, finishes third in Greater Vancouver Food Bank challenge

Burnaby mayor raises $86K, finishes third in Greater Vancouver Food Bank challenge

City of North Vancouver and Mayor Linda Buchanan finishes first for the second straight year.
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Second doses against COVID-19 among eligible Burnaby children see slight uptick

Second doses against COVID-19 among eligible Burnaby children see slight uptick

Percentage rate moves up by one.
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