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Utility conflicts obstruct cherry blossom, maple tree donation proposal in Burnaby

Utility conflicts obstruct cherry blossom, maple tree donation proposal in Burnaby

It’s proving harder than expected to plant a proposed donation of almost 100 trees near the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
Burnaby RCMP vehicle rear-ended beside Highway 1

Burnaby RCMP vehicle rear-ended beside Highway 1

A police officer and driver were taken to hospital Wednesday night after a crash just east of Kensington Avenue.
Keep your bird feeder safe and birds healthy this winter

Keep your bird feeder safe and birds healthy this winter

Here's how to properly maintain your feeders to protect wildlife.
Burnaby London Drugs locations participating in annual toy drive

Burnaby London Drugs locations participating in annual toy drive

Nineteen stores across western Canada, including two in Burnaby, will collect toys for families in need.
Burnaby unveils new playground made from 2,000+ recycled tires

Burnaby unveils new playground made from 2,000+ recycled tires

Lobley Park in Metrotown has a new playground that officials say is more accessible.
Burnaby school board elects new chair after 2 years

Burnaby school board elects new chair after 2 years

Kristin Schnider took the reins of the Burnaby Board of Education Tuesday, replacing trustee Bill Brassington, who had served in the role for the past two years.
Fentanyl 'super lab' busted at Langley farm after Burnaby RCMP investigation

Fentanyl 'super lab' busted at Langley farm after Burnaby RCMP investigation

Two men were arrested and a large clandestine drug lab in Langley was dismantled last month after a six-month investigation by Burnaby RCMP's drug and organized crime section.
Man accused of fatally stabbing girlfriend at Burnaby mall testifies at murder trial

Man accused of fatally stabbing girlfriend at Burnaby mall testifies at murder trial

Everton Javaun Downey, 33, is on trial for second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Melissa Blimkie, 25, in a Metrotown mall stairwell in December 2021.
Burnaby plans traffic camera upgrades to boost bus efficiency

Burnaby plans traffic camera upgrades to boost bus efficiency

New traffic signal cameras will aim to reduce delays at key intersections along Canada Way.
Burnaby man — now $750K richer — to make donation to BC Children's Hospital

Burnaby man — now $750K richer — to make donation to BC Children's Hospital

Gia Hau Liang also plans to take a dream vacation to Mexico.