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Wage increases will cost school district $1.6 million

Support staff wage increases will not be covered by the provincial government
Burnaby senior receives special gift from dispatchers

Burnaby senior receives special gift from dispatchers

A Burnaby senior is a little warmer this week after receiving a special gift thanks to the kindness of an E-Comm dispatcher. When Janie Fumo, a call taker at E-Comm - the emergency communications centre for southwest B.C.
You pick the top story

You pick the top story

The Burnaby NOW ’s Story of the Year is as much a tradition as Christmas lights and holiday treats – but this year we are adding a twist to the much-anticipated feature.

UPDATE: District deals with death threats at Burnaby North Secondary

Letter sent home to parents to quell rumours
Her dying wish

Her dying wish

Burnaby resident Rawnie Dunn wants to end her own life – but Canada’s justice system has upheld the ban on assisted suicide, leaving her with no legal way out
Kensington mall due for another liquor store

Kensington mall due for another liquor store

A proposed B.C. liquor store could be headed to Kensington Square Shopping Centre, taking council another step closer to having one in every Burnaby community. The B.C.
Public not warned about C. difficile at Burnaby Hospital

Public not warned about C. difficile at Burnaby Hospital

Fraser Health's silence on C. difficile linked to politics, MLA says
Burnaby Mounties investigate fatal crash

Burnaby Mounties investigate fatal crash

A 57-year-old man is dead after his vehicle was struck on Canada Way early this morning. According to Burnaby RCMP, the driver was trying to make a left turn on to Canada Way from Rayside Avenue at about 6 a.m.
MP warns public: Get involved in pipeline process

MP warns public: Get involved in pipeline process

Burnaby-Douglas MP Kennedy Stewart wants the public to register on his website for upcoming information session on how to get involved in the National Energy Board's hearing process for Kinder Morgan's pipeline expansion plan
Brentwood bus loop closure concerns locals

Brentwood bus loop closure concerns locals

It's never easy when longtime habits suddenly shift, but a few locals are concerned what the Brentwood mall bus loop removal will bring during extreme weather conditions. Dec.