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Eventful first quarter for Burnaby firefighters

Eventful first quarter for Burnaby firefighters

Burnaby firefighters were off to a busy start this year. The department, which submits an incident report to council every three months, responded to 3,380 incidents between January and March of 2014, up from 3,265 compared to 2013.
Milk, it was in her to give

Milk, it was in her to give

When Jessica Henderson became a mom for the first time almost two years ago, her joy was mixed with anxiety. Her daughter Aria White was born three months premature, weighing only about two and a half pounds.
Brewing Belgian beer in Burnaby

Brewing Belgian beer in Burnaby

A chance encounter launches one fellow on a new path
Burnaby-raised pharmacist wins B.C. Community Achievement Award

Burnaby-raised pharmacist wins B.C. Community Achievement Award

When Nuxalk First Nation senior Eva Mack first met Burnaby’s Larry Leung, she came carrying a bag of pills. The 76-year-old was taking 11 different medications plus insulin shots to help with diabetes, kidney disease, lung disease and heart problems.
Unions back Kinder Morgan pipeline

Unions back Kinder Morgan pipeline

Local chapters of four labour unions that recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Enbridge – the energy company behind the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline – have also thrown their support behind the proposed expansion of Kinder Morgan’s
Criminal investigation underway for workplace death

Criminal investigation underway for workplace death

A former construction worker who was badly injured in a 2012 workplace accident that killed his coworker and friend might have finally found the justice he was looking for.
Kinder Morgan's economics case under fire

Kinder Morgan's economics case under fire

Intervenor says economic argument is 'fabricated and fictitious'
Burnaby man facing charges for break-in

Burnaby man facing charges for break-in

A 41-year-old Burnaby man is facing break-and-enter charges following an incident at a New Westminster restaurant.
[UPDATE] Police investigating fatal crash

[UPDATE] Police investigating fatal crash

A Burnaby man is dead following a collision with a vehicle near Brentwood Town Centre Tuesday afternoon. Burnaby Mounties were called to the scene at 1:30 p.m.
Burnaby youth receive awards for community work

Burnaby youth receive awards for community work

Hardworking youth in Burnaby were recognized for their contributions to the community on Monday.