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Here's who will be representing Burnaby at the 2024 BC Summer Games

Here's who will be representing Burnaby at the 2024 BC Summer Games

The games are set for July 17 to 21 in Maple Ridge.
Names chosen for Burnaby's new covered sports boxes

Names chosen for Burnaby's new covered sports boxes

Both facilities opened in April, but grand ceremonies are planned for summer and fall.
SFU's Marie-Eloise Leclair named 2023-24 GNAC Female Athlete of the Year

SFU's Marie-Eloise Leclair named 2023-24 GNAC Female Athlete of the Year

"Her success stems from her passion, focus, work ethic, of course talent and character."
Burnaby's Sophia Morton signs with hometown SFU Red Leafs

Burnaby's Sophia Morton signs with hometown SFU Red Leafs

Morton won a bronze medal as part of the 2023 senior girls Burnaby Central Wildcats basketball team.
Could Burnaby hockey player Kaleigh Fratkin end up with a new PWHL team?

Could Burnaby hockey player Kaleigh Fratkin end up with a new PWHL team?

Fratkin played for Boston during the PWHL's inaugural season.
New West Olympian, broadcaster Karin Larsen named Douglas College Honorary Fellow

New West Olympian, broadcaster Karin Larsen named Douglas College Honorary Fellow

Larsen grew up in Coquitlam and graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Communications degree.
$14M needed to renew aging, leaking, 'end of life' outdoor pools in Burnaby

$14M needed to renew aging, leaking, 'end of life' outdoor pools in Burnaby

Burnaby is in the middle of creating a 25-year plan for its outdoor pools, wading pools and spray parks.
He was in an MTV boy band. His Coquitlam charity has raised $26M

He was in an MTV boy band. His Coquitlam charity has raised $26M

Michael Cuccione wanted to find a cure for childhood cancer. On July 6, 2024, the foundation in the late Coquitlam teen's name will host one of its signature fundraisers: Kick for a Cure.
Canada's lone pro rugby team to host international friendlies in Burnaby

Canada's lone pro rugby team to host international friendlies in Burnaby

Introducing the Vancouver Highlanders, a not-for-profit organization launching this summer to develop players and expand the sport's Canadian outreach.
Video: Burnaby’s Ryan Nugent-Hopkins pots first-ever Stanley Cup Final goal

Video: Burnaby’s Ryan Nugent-Hopkins pots first-ever Stanley Cup Final goal

Nugent-Hopkins helps the Edmonton Oilers live to fight another day, but are still down 1-3 in the championship series.