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Burnaby students give homeless dogs something to chew on

Burnaby students give homeless dogs something to chew on

A class of Burnaby high school students has put its needles to work to provide a little comfort to local rescue dogs.
Housing advocates stage three-hour sit-in in mayor’s office

Housing advocates stage three-hour sit-in in mayor’s office

What was supposed to be a news conference quickly escalated into a sit-in inside the mayor’s office Thursday morning. At 10 a.m.
Burnaby doctor weeps during fraud sentencing

Burnaby doctor weeps during fraud sentencing

The rags-to-riches story of a Burnaby doctor unravelled in a B.C. Provincial Court room last Friday after he pled guilty to defrauding the public health-care system of more than $20,000. Dr.
Class Act: Support Moscrop's first dry grad in five years

Class Act: Support Moscrop's first dry grad in five years

Looking for a way to support Moscrop Secondary School’s first dry grad in five years without spending a dime? It’s as easy as driving around the block.
Uber is coming to town

Uber is coming to town

Despite the city’s efforts to keep Uber out of Burnaby, it appears the battle has been lost. On Tuesday, the province announced ride-sharing services will be coming to B.C. by December 2017 after more than a year of consultations.
City green lights 200 new non-market housing units

City green lights 200 new non-market housing units

The City of Burnaby is moving forward with its social housing strategy, approving 200 new non-market housing units at a council meeting this week. A couple of years ago, the city created a city lands program for non-market housing projects.
Deadly levels of carbon monoxide in Burnaby home send nine to hospital

Deadly levels of carbon monoxide in Burnaby home send nine to hospital

Incident sparks discussions at the fire department about gas monitors for firefighters
'A minute later, he would have been on fire'

'A minute later, he would have been on fire'

A Burnaby mom recounts how she, her three kids, her mom and two international students escaped their burning home
North Van parents kicked out of Burnaby minor hockey game may face further sanctions

North Van parents kicked out of Burnaby minor hockey game may face further sanctions

Abusive comments reportedly made to teenaged referees by a number of North Vancouver parents at a Burnaby hockey game Feb. 25 are being investigated by the association that oversees minor hockey in the Lower Mainland.
‘Ugliest place in the neighbourhood’

‘Ugliest place in the neighbourhood’

Old foundry site has become a dumping ground, angering local residents