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99.5% of crisis calls in B.C. de-escalated by volunteers, mental health group says

99.5% of crisis calls in B.C. de-escalated by volunteers, mental health group says

Cost savings in police attendance and hospital response total just over $58 million, according to non-profit
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City of Vancouver pays out $7.8 million to citizens for sidewalk falls, police interactions, cycling accidents

City of Vancouver pays out $7.8 million to citizens for sidewalk falls, police interactions, cycling accidents

Biggest payout in past five years was $2.9 million in 2019
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Electronic Arts Canada expanding Burnaby footprint with massive new complex

Electronic Arts Canada expanding Burnaby footprint with massive new complex

New office building will be able to house roughly 500-600 employees
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Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall to four-month low

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall to four-month low

Serious infections have also been on the decline.
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City of Burnaby seeking used instruments to provide free musical instruction to residents

City of Burnaby seeking used instruments to provide free musical instruction to residents

Donated instruments will help launch first phase of "Harmony for All"
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Burnaby North-Seymour MP Beech named parliamentary secretary to Chrystia Freeland

Burnaby North-Seymour MP Beech named parliamentary secretary to Chrystia Freeland

Fifth parliamentary secretary position for North Vancouver MP
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Letter: Ditch the lawns and grow sustainable space with gardens, wildflowers

Letter: Ditch the lawns and grow sustainable space with gardens, wildflowers

Municipalities should incentivize homeowners to replace lawns with sustainable alternatives
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'That's the way we roll': City of Burnaby encourages community to come together to be snow angels

'That's the way we roll': City of Burnaby encourages community to come together to be snow angels

“Burnaby is a city where we look out for our neighbours"
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Burnaby seniors' classes coming back in January

Burnaby seniors' classes coming back in January

The Community Centred College for the Retired will welcome students in person for the first time since March 2020
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Reports of racism in Burnaby schools bring trustees to tears

Reports of racism in Burnaby schools bring trustees to tears

A staff report included comments from a community survey that garnered more than 11,000 responses from students, teachers, parents and community members
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