Local News

Burnaby businessman Tom Tao is TEAM Burnaby's pick for mayor, heading the party's slate for the November municipal election, TEAM announced today. Tao has never been elected to public office but has run in a number of civic and provincial campaigns.

A small roof fire at the Sears Metrotown location on Tuesday afternoon forced the store to be closed while Burnaby firefighters try to air the smoke out.

Course offers would-be bike riders a chance to become more comfortable on streets

Civic candidate suggests using city property for local group facing loss of funding

The B.C. government could have a lawsuit on its hands if it imposed a provincewide policy on gender identity and sexual orientation, like the policy recently passed by Burnaby school trustees.

The afternoon of Monday, Sept. 26 is going to be a long one.

A new child-care centre, Seeds and Roots Montessori, has been proposed for the Bainbridge Avenue area of Burnaby. The facility, with space for 53 children, is planned for 2830 Bainbridge Ave.

The Norampac containerboard mill in Burnaby is shutting down by Dec. 1, according to a press release from parent company Cascades Inc. The closure means 100 workers will lose their jobs.