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Burnaby sees huge decreases in auto thefts and break-ins during last 10 years

Having your car stolen or broken into in Burnaby has decreased markedly in the last decade.

Messy Burnaby house faces big bill

A local Burnaby resident whose house is an "unsightly state" is facing a $20,000 to $25,000 bill from the city's clean-up crew. On Jan. 29, staff took photos of a 6900-block Mandy Ave. home that has had several complaints since Feb.

Burnaby senior missing for more than two weeks

The Burnaby RCMP is continuing its search for Gui Feng Tong, a 66-year-old Asian woman who went missing from her Burnaby apartment two weeks ago.

Squamish chief says family in mourning after son shot by Mounties in Burnaby

A man shot by Burnaby RCMP after police responded to reports of a man wielding a knife has been identified as Ryan Jacob, 45, son of Squamish First Nation Chief Gibby Jacob.

Residents warned to watch for coyotes in North Burnaby

Conservation officer David Cox wants to warn local residents of a particularly aggressive coyote in the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood. On Jan.

Burnaby RCMP looking into increased mail thefts

The Burnaby RCMP are investigating an increase in mail thefts from apartments in the North Burnaby area. According to an RCMP press release, multiple mailboxes were damaged and mail was stolen from two different locations in North Burnaby.

Burnaby RCMP investigate Forest Street shooting

The Burnaby RCMP are investigating a report of a single shot being fired at a house in the 5500-block of Forest Street late Sunday night. According to Cpl. Dave Reid of the Burnaby RCMP, the incident occurred around 11 p.m.

Cancer Agency recruiting Burnaby participants for health study

Are you between the ages of 35 and 69? If so, you may be eligible for a countrywide cancer prevention study that could help future generations. The B.C. Cancer Agency is appealing to those who are eligible to consider registering for the B.C.

RCMP handle two unusual highway crashes in Burnaby Sunday

There were two unusual motor vehicle accidents early Sunday on Highway No. 1 in Burnaby. In the first incident, a motorcycle going east near the Kensington overpass around midnight hit another vehicle.

Burnaby project impacts New West

New swimming facility will impact neighbouring sites