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See weird, wild and wonderful photography at this Burnaby showcase

See weird, wild and wonderful photography at this Burnaby showcase

If you love photography, don’t miss your chance to check out some of the best work in Burnaby over the past year. The Burnaby Photographic society is holding its 24 th annual showcase on Saturday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m.

Court challenge for details of Vagramov's 'alternative measures'

Several Lower Mainland media outlets are petitioning the courts to release records related to the alternative measures program completed by Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov in his sexual assault case.
Two arrested, gifts saved after Burnaby mall smash-and-grab

Two arrested, gifts saved after Burnaby mall smash-and-grab

Burnaby RCMP arrested two men wanted on outstanding warrants and recovered a stack of stolen Christmas presents all in one fell swoop Thursday. Police got a call at 10:50 a.m.
Mounties give desperate Burnaby shoplifter a break

Mounties give desperate Burnaby shoplifter a break

*This story has been updated. The RCMP say they erred in the age of the suspect.* A man picked up for shoplifting food at a North Burnaby Safeway got more than he bargained for from local Mounties. Police got a call Wednesday just before 1:30 p.m.
Sunday ‘beer church’ launches to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank

Sunday ‘beer church’ launches to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank

It’s church, but not like you think. West Craft , a supplier of specialty beverages, is set to launch a five-week Sunday-only residency, to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, at East Vancouver’s Prototype Coffee.
Car2go will have fewer vehicles on the road in Vancouver before exit date

Car2go will have fewer vehicles on the road in Vancouver before exit date

On Wednesday, Share Now, the company formerly known as Car2go, announced that it would be shutting down service in North America .
This app wants Burnaby residents to rent out spare bedrooms

This app wants Burnaby residents to rent out spare bedrooms

Do you have a room in your Burnaby home you’d like to rent out, but are looking for an alternative to Craigslist? There’s an app that wants to hear from you.
Vancouver author recounts 140 years of real estate horror stories

Vancouver author recounts 140 years of real estate horror stories

Land of Destiny is available now via Anvil Press
RCMP: Woman scammed for ‘well into six figures’

RCMP: Woman scammed for ‘well into six figures’

Sunshine Coast RCMP reported a couple of scams this week involving residents being swindled out of large sums of money. The first one was reported on Dec.
TransLink increasing bus service on these major Metro Vancouver routes

TransLink increasing bus service on these major Metro Vancouver routes

The transit authority plans to increase service to improve bus frequency and reliability