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Cornelia Naylor

Cornelia Naylor

I report on crime, courts and education for the Burnaby NOW. In a past life, I taught high school English.

Recent Work by Cornelia

10,000 miles from the Taliban, Afghan women unsilenced at Burnaby public library

10,000 miles from the Taliban, Afghan women unsilenced at Burnaby public library

An English class for newcomer and refugee Afghan women is bursting at the seams after just one month.
Man charged in death of Burnaby's Ryan Nagy released on bail

Man charged in death of Burnaby's Ryan Nagy released on bail

Ousmaine Keita, 20, will live in Abbotsford under a curfew and electronic monitoring pending the resolution of his manslaughter and forcible confinement charges.
Driver should get 7 years for Burnaby hit-and-run that seriously injured K9 officers: Crown

Driver should get 7 years for Burnaby hit-and-run that seriously injured K9 officers: Crown

Jason Kirupakaran is scheduled to be sentenced next month for a hit-and-run that left Abbotsford Police Cpl. Aaron Courtney and RCMP Cpl. Matteo Perizzolo with life-altering injuries in March 2019.
'Legal bind': Judge grants divorce to gay Hong Kong couple married in Burnaby

'Legal bind': Judge grants divorce to gay Hong Kong couple married in Burnaby

A discrepancy between B.C. rules and Canada's Civil Marriage Act means some people who want out of same-sex marriages can run into problems if they live in countries that don't recognize their union.
'Unacceptable': Police called to another fight at Burnaby golf course

'Unacceptable': Police called to another fight at Burnaby golf course

An intoxicated 43-year-old man was arrested at the Burnaby Mountain Golf Course and faces possible charges for assault with a weapon.
Fire causes 'extensive damage' to North Burnaby park bathroom

Fire causes 'extensive damage' to North Burnaby park bathroom

The City of Burnaby is bringing in temporary washrooms after a fire damaged the bathrooms at Squint Lake Park last week.
Man charged in $56K worth of thefts from Burnaby Sunglass Hut

Man charged in $56K worth of thefts from Burnaby Sunglass Hut

Darryl John Dolan, 41, faces six counts of theft over $5,000 for thefts at the Metrotown mall Sunglass Hut between Sept. 8 and 17.
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.
Burnaby high schools eyeing longer day, staggered classes to address overcrowding

Burnaby high schools eyeing longer day, staggered classes to address overcrowding

Parents at five local high schools got letters Thursday telling them the district is considering adding an extra block to the day and staggering classes.
Burnaby cop accused of misconduct spent more than half his RCMP career on paid leave

Burnaby cop accused of misconduct spent more than half his RCMP career on paid leave

Ex-Burnaby RCMP Const. Alessandro Sponza quit last month amid allegations he had violated the RCMP's code of conduct.
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