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This free, family-friendly event in Burnaby is all about Vikings and volcanoes

This free, family-friendly event in Burnaby is all about Vikings and volcanoes

Eat Icelandic treats and see the half-size Viking ship 'Munin.'
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Update: Missing Burnaby man frequents Brentwood area, bottle depots

Update: Missing Burnaby man frequents Brentwood area, bottle depots

Burnaby RCMP received a report of the missing 33-year-old on Sept. 22, but they haven't been seen since mid-July.
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Metro Vancouver developers propose shifting construction fees directly to homebuyers

Metro Vancouver developers propose shifting construction fees directly to homebuyers

Metro Vancouver developers say they should not be on the hook for development cost charges levied on new home construction projects to pay for growth-related infrastructure; however, one developer has pitched a proposal that such fees first be financed by government then paid by homebuyers, upon purchase.
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Burnaby awarded for 'outstanding' free musical instrument lending program

Burnaby awarded for 'outstanding' free musical instrument lending program

The city's Harmony for All program has won Creative City Network of Canada's IDEA award.
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Burnaby thwarts provincial transit-oriented housing laws — again

Burnaby thwarts provincial transit-oriented housing laws — again

For the second time, city council has postponed a decision on transit-oriented development required by the B.C. government until the provincial election is settled.
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Preliminary data shows more than 50% of Burnaby residents voted in 2024 B.C. election

Preliminary data shows more than 50% of Burnaby residents voted in 2024 B.C. election

Elections BC said its projected numbers showed 57.43 per cent of British Columbians cast a ballot.
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Letter: Home prices are skyrocketing due to speculation, migration

Letter: Home prices are skyrocketing due to speculation, migration

The only way the province can ensure affordable housing is through federal social housing, this letter writer states.
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Longer school day, staggered student schedules worry Burnaby parents

Longer school day, staggered student schedules worry Burnaby parents

Burnaby's district parent advisory council said siblings could end up with different school schedules, leading to stress and possible safety issues if schedule changes go ahead.
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Column: The singular calling of family physician

Column: The singular calling of family physician

Treating the whole person, not the disease, should be the basis for family doctors, says Davidicus Wong, M.D.
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Minter: Fall lawn care, and how to maintain a greener carpet

Minter: Fall lawn care, and how to maintain a greener carpet

Extra attention now to your green space, no matter how big, will pay off in the new year, says master gardener Brian Minter.
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