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Burnaby man charged with second-degree murder in death of mother

Benedict Bernabe Tomajin, 24, of Burnaby was charged Wednesday with one count of second-degree murder after the fatal stabbing of his 45-year-old mother Josie Tomajin on Monday. The incident rocked the quiet residential neighbourhood.

K.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang

LAKE STAGE: 8: 45 TO 10 P.M. Not much can be said about k.d. lang that millions of people don't already know. The Western Canadian native has more than 25 years behind her as a major-label artist, including Grammy wins and nominations.

Mayall set to grace the stage

Originally from England, John Mayall will be bringing his legendary blues style to Burnaby

Two hurt in motorcycle crash

Two people were hospitalized after a Monday afternoon motorcycle crash in North Burnaby. The crash, which occurred on Hastings Street between Fell Avenue and Holdom Avenue, involved a motorcycle slamming into the back of a car.

Burnaby man happy after new fire alarms installed

Count Greg Tennier a happy man. Tennier lives in an older apartment building on Kincaid Street, not far from Burnaby City Hall. In June 2010, a third-floor apartment fire got Tennier thinking about how safe all his neighbours were.

Man arrested in mother's death

A 45-year-old Burnaby mother is dead, and her 24-year-old son is in police custody after a Monday evening stabbing in the Edmonds area. Police received a call about a domestic incident in the 6700 block of Elwell Street just before 6: 30 p.m.

Group hosts BBQ

It has been a difficult summer for the Burnaby Mental Wealth Society as the board and employees struggled to find funding and keep their clubhouse open.

How to handle the heat, if the heat comes to Burnaby

This mild summer weather may not seem likely to cause heat stroke, but there are still many weeks of summer left. The City of Burnaby and Fraser Health are providing information for residents on how to avoid getting overheated in the summer months.

Burnaby motorcycle crash sends two to hospital

A Monday afternoon motorcycle crash in North Burnaby has resulted in two people being hospitalized. The crash, which occurred on Hastings Street between Fell Avenue and Holdom Avenue, involved a motorcycle slamming into the back of a car.

Burnaby's Neil Squire Society gets $4.2 million

The federal government is giving Burnaby's Neil Squire Society $4.2 million over three years to help people with disabilities prepare for the workforce. "We're delighted.