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Burnaby Mountain hosts Cardiac Classic

Cyclists looking for a challenge this weekend still have a chance to register for West Coast Cycling's Cardiac Classic happening on Saturday morning.

Calendar of events

SATURDAY, JULY 13 Outdoor Flea Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Willingdon Community Centre, 1491 Carleton Ave. Come and shop for bargains. Rain or Shine.

Simpkins public plea turns up leads in fatal hit and run

Burnaby RCMP are following a number of leads since the Simpkins family made a public plea for the suspect of a fatal hit and run to turn themselves in. "We've got a number of leads and that's all I can say at this time," Staff Sgt.

Shooting on Greenwood Street leaves one man in hospital

Burnaby RCMP is investigating a shooting that happened early Wednesday morning near the Sperling SkyTrain station. Police were called to Greenwood and Winston streets shortly after 1 a.m., where they found the victim.

The cool taste of Hawaii comes to Burnaby

John Lennon once sang, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans," and the lyrics couldn't be truer for Burnaby couple Sandy and Jasen Hamilton. The two first met back in high school in Calgary.

City welcomes the world

If you happen across a massive, inflatable globe floating around town, chances are you've come across the Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table's latest campaign to make the city more welcoming for refugees and immigrants.
Power cut to part of Hastings Street in Burnaby

Power cut to part of Hastings Street in Burnaby

Residences and businesses were without power for about an hour thanks to a garbage truck that hit an electrical pole near Hastings Street and Madison Avenue. According to firefighters on scene, at about 1:30 p.m.

City pools offer a splashing good time

With summer heating up, parents scrambling to plan activities for the kids need look no further than the local outdoor pools.

Transit Police warn of e-device thefts in city

Transit Police have serious concerns about a rising pattern in electronic device thefts hitting Burnaby.

Family pleads: 'come foward'

Janet Atkinson-Grosjan held back tears as she described her late brother, the avid cyclist and musician, father and grandfather, during a press conference on Friday.