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Tribunal dismisses Burnaby owner's claim strata racially discriminated against her

Tribunal dismisses Burnaby owner's claim strata racially discriminated against her

Chuhui Shen launched a human rights complaint against the strata at Deerfield at 7501 Cumberland St., but the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal dismissed her case without a hearing, saying there was 'no reasonable prospect' she would be able to prove her race and place of origin were factors in the strata’s conduct.
This is what the new Burnaby community centre will look like in Brentwood

This is what the new Burnaby community centre will look like in Brentwood

Construction on the $140-million Brentwood Community Centre is expected to begin by the end of this year, though the timeline could change due to 'a number of challenging macroeconomic forces,' according to the developer.
Burnaby man granted bail after alleged road-rage incident that ended in gunfire

Burnaby man granted bail after alleged road-rage incident that ended in gunfire

Jeromy Crunik, 28, must live at his mom's Burnaby home under electronic monitoring and a curfew while on bail on firearms charges linked to an alleged road-rage incident in Vancouver in January.
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

There's only one gas station in Burnaby currently offering less than $2 per litre.
Crown prepares to oppose bid to have Ibrahim Ali murder verdict tossed for delays

Crown prepares to oppose bid to have Ibrahim Ali murder verdict tossed for delays

The Crown says it will present a 'very lengthy' response next week to an defence application to have Ibrahim Ali's first-degree murder conviction thrown out because of delays. A jury found Ali guilty in the death of a 13-year-old girl found dead in a Burnaby park in 2017.
How a Burnaby swimmer's Finnish inspiration brought a sauna to this outdoor pool

How a Burnaby swimmer's Finnish inspiration brought a sauna to this outdoor pool

Local swim team member's Finland-inspired idea leads to installation of sauna at Burnaby's Kensington Outdoor Pool.
Beloved Vancouver Vietnamese restaurant opens second location in Burnaby

Beloved Vancouver Vietnamese restaurant opens second location in Burnaby

Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen is now open in Metrotown.
Rapist who terrorized Burnaby trails out of prison, living in Surrey

Rapist who terrorized Burnaby trails out of prison, living in Surrey

Michal Popek, 44, was handed a 12-year prison sentence in November 2020 for sexually assaulting four women who were strangers to him – including two women walking on Burnaby trails in broad daylight in February and March of 2016.
Free family-friendly event Burnaby Blooms to burst into colour next month

Free family-friendly event Burnaby Blooms to burst into colour next month

Burnaby will spring into the season with an event promoting the long-term sustainability and ecological health of the community with the Burnaby Blooms event.
Emma Regan called up to Team Canada for international soccer tourney

Emma Regan called up to Team Canada for international soccer tourney

The North Vancouver-born and Burnaby-raised defender was previously called up for the 2018 Conacaf Women’s Championship, where the team won a silver medal