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BC RCMP in Port Coquitlam next month to recruit candidates

BC RCMP in Port Coquitlam next month to recruit candidates

Do you want to be a Mountie? An information session will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre.
Burnaby homeowners fear proposed land-use changes could turn their homes into parks

Burnaby homeowners fear proposed land-use changes could turn their homes into parks

Mayor Mike Hurley says 108 homeowners are worried about changes to the city's land-use map designating their properties as parks and schools.
Goodbye Denny's. Wesgroup plans six high-rises at Coquitlam mall

Goodbye Denny's. Wesgroup plans six high-rises at Coquitlam mall

Wesgroup and Choice Properties REIT are eyeing Cariboo Centre, along North Road in Coquitlam and close to the Burnaby and New Westminster borders, for a master-planned community.
Tell Burnaby where it should put homes, schools, parks and more: Official Community Plan

Tell Burnaby where it should put homes, schools, parks and more: Official Community Plan

Burnaby’s new community plan will create 'neighbourhood identities,' staff say.
Two men, two women charged in alleged Lower Mainland drug ring: Burnaby RCMP

Two men, two women charged in alleged Lower Mainland drug ring: Burnaby RCMP

Search warrants in Burnaby, Vancouver, Delta and Langley turned up drugs, cash and a loaded, fully automatic Glock handgun with a silencer, according to police.
BCIT Burnaby lab to do DNA testing on shell casings from 1994 Richmond murder

BCIT Burnaby lab to do DNA testing on shell casings from 1994 Richmond murder

William Wade Skiffington was convicted of second-degree murder in his common-law partner's shooting death, but there was no forensic evidence linking him to the crime, according to a court ruling.
23-year-old man charged in May 6 shooting in Burnaby

23-year-old man charged in May 6 shooting in Burnaby

Ankit Joshi of Burnaby was a no-show for his first court date Tuesday after being charged Monday with unlawfully discharging a firearm and two other gun offences.
Partnership will offer car share relief to Burnaby, New West newcomers

Partnership will offer car share relief to Burnaby, New West newcomers

"We are delighted to partner with Evo to provide our newcomer clients with affordable and convenient car-sharing options."
Man, 19, sentenced for 'grotesque beating' of teen at Burnaby youth jail

Man, 19, sentenced for 'grotesque beating' of teen at Burnaby youth jail

Mustafa Al-Sammarraie was 18 when he ganged up with another inmate at the Burnaby Youth Custody Centre last September and attacked a third inmate from behind in the recreation room.
Colossal 80-storey, 73-storey towers approved in Burnaby with 1,400+ condos

Colossal 80-storey, 73-storey towers approved in Burnaby with 1,400+ condos

Pinnacle International's two-tower development will include the tallest tower in Western Canada.