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Burnaby Firefighters Local 323 donate $10K to assist California wildfire efforts

Burnaby Firefighters Local 323 donate $10K to assist California wildfire efforts

Thousands of homes have been destroyed and more than 20 deaths reported.
Accused B.C. cop killer’s murder and assault cases delayed

Accused B.C. cop killer’s murder and assault cases delayed

Jongwon Ham is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Const. Shaelyn Yang. He also faces charges of assaulting two other people and resisting arrest.
Burnaby unveils 'housing library' for pre-reviewed multiplex home designs

Burnaby unveils 'housing library' for pre-reviewed multiplex home designs

The city has released an online gallery of designs for multiplex homes that have been vetted by city staff to ensure they meet the BC Building Code and civic bylaws.
'Complex' federal RCMP operation leads to drug charges in Burnaby

'Complex' federal RCMP operation leads to drug charges in Burnaby

Luis Sandoval, 40, Wesley Huston, 38, and Matthew Huston, 36, have been charged with possession of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking.
Lion dance class, dumpling eating contest coming to this Burnaby mall for Lunar New Year

Lion dance class, dumpling eating contest coming to this Burnaby mall for Lunar New Year

Get ready for Lunar New Year with a variety of family-friendly events and activities at Metrotown mall.
Dump truck crash shuts down Boundary Road on Burnaby-Vancouver border

Dump truck crash shuts down Boundary Road on Burnaby-Vancouver border

Police are asking motorists to avoid Boundary Road near Henning Drive after a dump truck crash Monday afternoon.
North Vancouver’s Chloe Primerano becomes all-time leading scorer for Canada's junior national team

North Vancouver’s Chloe Primerano becomes all-time leading scorer for Canada's junior national team

After helping Canada claim World Championship gold on Sunday, the North Shore and Burnaby Winter Club alumna finished her U18 career with 37 points in 21 games
Burnaby builder fined $32K for 'high-risk' safety violations at Coquitlam development

Burnaby builder fined $32K for 'high-risk' safety violations at Coquitlam development

Allaire Construction Inc. is the prime contractor at Florin on Rochester Avenue in Coquitlam where WorkSafeBC observed 'multiple safety deficiencies' in August.
Letter: Sleepless in Burnaby and Port Moody — a plea for quiet and consideration

Letter: Sleepless in Burnaby and Port Moody — a plea for quiet and consideration

This letter writer explains why they believe both communities should consider an overnight ban on excessive horn noise.
Minter: Food gardening in containers 'a great way' to cut costs

Minter: Food gardening in containers 'a great way' to cut costs

As our current climate challenges continue to play out, being a little later to start is always better than being too early, says master gardener Brian Minter.