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Arson suspected in North Burnaby fire

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.

Burnaby tackles rat problems

"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.

Did you film this fire?

Cellphone video may help lead cops to arson suspect

Dance event a hit

The first - but, organizers hope, not the last - all-ages dance at Capitol Hill Hall drew in nearly 100 community members.

Who decides council pay?

Three community members have been appointed to the committee that will help to determine what city councillors should be paid.

Burnaby RCMP investigating home invasion in Metrotown area

The Burnaby RCMP are investigating an early morning home invasion in the Metrotown area. The incident occurred on Hazel Street, just after midnight on July 13. According to Burnaby RCMP Cpl.

Local SFU 'star' touts free university

Everything has a price - unless one SFU lecturer has her way. Simon Fraser University senior lecturer Kate Tairyan's pitch to help develop the world's first free university has won her a $100,000 grant and the title of a "Rising Star in Canada.

Picket lines up in labour dispute at SFU

The picket lines are up now that labour negotiations between the Simon Fraser Student Society and support staff have fallen apart.

Council critical of transit fare card 'boondoggle'

"Boondoggle." "Gobbledygook." These were just two of the choice words Burnaby council had for TransLink's business case for its faregate and SmartCard system at Monday night's council meeting.

Driver appears in court

Accused was at the wheel in a crash that killed a local teen