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ICBC invests in local road safety projects

ICBC invests in local road safety projects

A little money goes a long way, as ICBC recently invested $130,000 into road improvement projects in Burnaby and New Westminster. New Westminster got the bulk of that money, as $100,000 went into improvements at four different intersections.

Police seek help from potential Burnaby witness to sexual assault

The New Westminster Police Service's major crime unit is looking for assistance in identifying a man who they believe may be a witness to a sexual assault that occurred in New Westminster on Feb. 6.

Whooping cough still spreading

Local health authority continues to urge adults to get pertussis booster to head off spread of illness

Teen arrested after attempted bus stop robbery

A 16-year-old Burnaby boy has been charged with robbery after a North Burnaby incident involving a woman being attacked at a bus stop.

Bloy apologizes for 'theft' comment at Dix

Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy was forced to withdraw comments in the legislature on Monday, after accusing NDP leader Adrian Dix of stealing.

Kinder Morgan reveals pipeline plans

Kinder Morgan has announced it will proceed with a $5billion plan to expand the Trans Mountain pipeline, which runs oil from Alberta to Burnaby. The pipeline, which handles a maximum of 300,000 barrels per day, will nearly triple capacity to 850,000.

Hospital planning process in 'early stages'

Executive director says she hopes for a new site in future

Lake vs. Highway?

Resident thinks construction is to keep road from flooding - but highway spokesman says work is to connect waterways to the lake

Metro Vancouver transit expansion projects postponed

As TransLink postpones a planned expansion of transit projects in Metro Vancouver because of funding woes, cities along the Canada Line are reaping the rewards of multibillion-dollar developments.

TransLink report is 'damning': Corrigan

TransLink needs local government oversight and control to solve its budget issues, according to Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan.