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Fire has part of Kingsway blocked in Burnaby

Fire has part of Kingsway blocked in Burnaby

A structure fan has part of Kingsway blocked in Burnaby. Several Burnaby Fire Department trucks have responded to Kingsway at Smith Street, which is located a few blocks east of Boundary Road. The traffic headed westbound is down to one lane.
In 1950 B.C. Parks suggested hanging people who started wildfires

In 1950 B.C. Parks suggested hanging people who started wildfires

Manning Park Gallows sign replaced an even more dire billboard
Vehicle traffic hits record levels on B.C. Ferries

Vehicle traffic hits record levels on B.C. Ferries

B.C. Ferries vehicle numbers hit a record and passenger figures were the highest in two decades during the first three months of the company’s fiscal year. However, net earnings slid to $6 million for the three months ending June 30 from $17.
Burnaby man killed after striking retaining wall in Vancouver’s West Side

Burnaby man killed after striking retaining wall in Vancouver’s West Side

A 30-year-old Burnaby man was killed after losing control of his car and driving into a retaining wall on Arbutus Street early this morning. His passenger, a 32-year-old man from Langley, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Flights out of YVR to Hawaii cancelled due to hurricane

Flights out of YVR to Hawaii cancelled due to hurricane

Multiple flights heading to Hawaii from Vancouver International Airport have been cancelled as Hurricane Lane slams the island.
After 17 straight losses, Corrigan still confident courts will stop Trans Mountain pipeline

After 17 straight losses, Corrigan still confident courts will stop Trans Mountain pipeline

The mayor of Burnaby says he wasn't surprised by Supreme Court of Canada dismissal
Metro Vancouver sets terrible new record for continuous air quality advisories

Metro Vancouver sets terrible new record for continuous air quality advisories

Eleven straight days of air quality advisories were issued Aug. 13 to 23
Fraser Health wants to show you how to use naloxone

Fraser Health wants to show you how to use naloxone

Fraser Health is taking a unique step to try and reduce the number of fatal overdoses in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31. On Monday, Aug. 27 at 1 p.m.
Woman files human rights complaint against City of Burnaby over latex balloon allergy

Woman files human rights complaint against City of Burnaby over latex balloon allergy

A municipal employee claims Burnaby failed to accommodate her allergy
UPDATE: Air is clearing up for Burnaby, New West

UPDATE: Air is clearing up for Burnaby, New West

I'd like to write more about air quality this morning, I really would. I'd like to tell you that the cool breeze you felt this morning is probably actually starting to work, because your air quality is actually clearing up.