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It would cost Burnaby almost $700K to shut down a major road for Car Free Day

It would cost Burnaby almost $700K to shut down a major road for Car Free Day

City staff gave councillors three options — and three budgets — to consider if they want the city to host a Car Free Day.
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Burnaby's Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser aims to beat 2024 total

Burnaby's Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser aims to beat 2024 total

The 2025 event will take place on Feb. 22.
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Renewal of Burnaby BCIT's south campus officially begins

Renewal of Burnaby BCIT's south campus officially begins

Province invests $48 million.
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Metro Vancouver weather: Series of storms to drench B.C. coast

Metro Vancouver weather: Series of storms to drench B.C. coast

Keep your umbrella handy...and possibly a snorkel, too.
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Trial begins for Burnaby skin care clinic owner accused of sex assaults on 7 clients

Trial begins for Burnaby skin care clinic owner accused of sex assaults on 7 clients

Farshad Khojsteh-Kashani, 50, has been charged with sexually assaulting seven women during a vaginal tightening procedure involving a probe.
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B.C. health officials warn of potential measles exposure at YVR

B.C. health officials warn of potential measles exposure at YVR

People who spent time at YVR's international arrivals area on Feb. 11 may have been exposed.
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Some physiotherapists fear ICBC changes will hurt crash victims

Some physiotherapists fear ICBC changes will hurt crash victims

New service terms could create issues around patient privacy and whether the Crown corporation will direct care, says one clinic manager.
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Burnaby company fined $26,500 for not properly protecting workers from toxic welding fumes

Burnaby company fined $26,500 for not properly protecting workers from toxic welding fumes

JWC Environmental Canada ULC allowed a worker to weld stainless steel in an area without proper ventilation, according to a WorkSafeBC report.
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Immigration cuts will hurt B.C. hospital staffing, says union

Immigration cuts will hurt B.C. hospital staffing, says union

The Hospital Employees' Union warns 500 of its members will be forced to leave the country this year if nothing changes.
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'Another attack on workers': Burnaby supports postal workers' union amid Canada Post review

'Another attack on workers': Burnaby supports postal workers' union amid Canada Post review

There's a new commission reviewing Canada Post.
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