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Burnaby RCMP investigating jewelry store robbery at Lougheed Town Centre

The Burnaby RCMP's strike force unit is investigating a July 20 jewelry store robbery in which a stolen pick-up truck was used to bust through the doors at Lougheed Town Centre. According to Cpl.

Burnaby Stanley Cup rioter jailed for seven months

A hockey rioter from Burnaby was led into jail in handcuffs on Friday after admitting to rioting and spitting at and assaulting police officers, behaviour the judge called "despicable and cowardly.

Make-A-Wish raises $62,000 at Burnaby softball tournament

The final totals are now in and the July 14-15 Make-A-Wish slo-pitch tournament at Riverway has raised $62,000.
Local scientists fight 'alarming' laws

Local scientists fight 'alarming' laws

Trio of SFU scientists takes aim at changes to environmental laws

Burnaby Blues and Roots Fest looks for sunny skies

Ticket sales for the upcoming Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival are humming along, though not at the same rate they were this time last year, say festival organizers.
On path to recovery, city teen helps out

On path to recovery, city teen helps out

Bears abound at SFU

Next time you find yourself on Burnaby Mountain or at Simon Fraser University, be aware - you are in bear country. David Cox, the conservation officer for Burnaby, wants the public to know bears are roaming on Burnaby Mountain, close to SFU.

Help a sister out

A program that helps young girls stay healthy is expanding in Burnaby, and the group that organizes it needs volunteers.

Top 5 festivities this week

Summer's in full swing, so get out and enjoy the many activities in Burnaby. We're continuing with our popular feature - our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend.

Health authority issues mosquito warnings

With mosquito season upon us, Fraser Health and the B.C. Centre for Disease Control are reminding people to be proactive in preventing infections of West Nile virus.