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A bench warrant has been issued for a Burnaby man charged in a massive fraud scam that involves allegations he told his victims he was suffering from cancer.

But TransLink says it's a 'long way from a decision'

The City of Burnaby has approved a new home for the South Burnaby Neighbourhood House, one of the largest local community service groups. Executive director Antonia Beck was excited about the news.

Members of a parents' group opposed to the Burnaby school board's anti-homophobia policy are forming a new civic party.

The Burnaby RCMP released on Tuesday a composite sketch of the male suspect wanted in relation to a sexual assault that occurred on June 12 at Eileen Daily Pool in North Burnaby.

A home and two other buildings at 7872 Willard St. must be torn down, according to Burnaby council. Council approved staff recommendations to demand the demolition of the buildings on the property at the July 11 council meeting.

The City of Burnaby has approved a new home for the South Burnaby Neighbourhood House, one of the largest local community service groups. Executive director Antonia Beck was excited about the news.

A 19-year-old man is in police custody after Burnaby RCMP members investigated two break-and-enters in the Edmonds area on Wednesday. The first incident occurred around 8 p.m.

A North Burnaby house being probed for its link to a fugitive United Nations gang leader was severely damaged in a suspected arson fire Thursday. Neighbours of the house at 7350 Pandora St. called 911 about 4:22 a.m.

"Do not feed the wildlife" signs are being placed by city staff in areas where residents have spotted large rat populations. This is only one of the measures the city is taking to address recent complaints about rats in Burnaby.