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Federal government gives TransLink $663M for infrastructure projects

Federal government gives TransLink $663M for infrastructure projects

The promised Bus Rapid Transit service from Burnaby to North Shore is facing potential delays.
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Photos: Burnaby mosque opens its doors to the public

Photos: Burnaby mosque opens its doors to the public

Burnaby's Masjid Al-Salaam mosque held an open house on Sunday, Jan. 26.
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E-bike share program expands on Burnaby Mountain amid increasing interest in micromobility

E-bike share program expands on Burnaby Mountain amid increasing interest in micromobility

The UniverCity neighbourhood has three new Evolve e-bike share parking stations.
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Burnaby Citizens Association still under investigation by Elections BC

Burnaby Citizens Association still under investigation by Elections BC

The party is under investigation for potential campaign financing violations during the 2022 local election.
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Trench dug inches from retaining wall, witness tells Burnaby workplace death trial

Trench dug inches from retaining wall, witness tells Burnaby workplace death trial

Longtime Edinburgh Street resident Thomas Whiffin testified about a fatal retaining wall collapse behind his neighbour's house at the trial of J. Cote and Son Excavating Ltd. and foreman David Green Friday.
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Burnaby staff recommend cancelling $3.4M patio expansion at Burnaby Mountain restaurant

Burnaby staff recommend cancelling $3.4M patio expansion at Burnaby Mountain restaurant

City staff say the best way forward is to cancel plans to build an expanded patio at Mintara Atop Burnaby Mountain and save the designs for later.
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Get BOGO bubble tea at opening of new Burnaby Metrotown eatery

Get BOGO bubble tea at opening of new Burnaby Metrotown eatery

Fast casual Dragon Bowl opened its doors on Kingsway in Metrotown Monday, offering build-you-own bowls between $6.88 to $16.88.
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Opinion: Affordability is my 'key priority,' says Metro Vancouver chair

Opinion: Affordability is my 'key priority,' says Metro Vancouver chair

"We will continue to meet our mandate as a regional district," says Mike Hurley, Metro Vancouver Board chair and Burnaby mayor, "with careful consideration of how we spend your tax dollar."
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Witness in Burnaby workplace death trial claims WorkSafeBC transcript 'doctored'

Witness in Burnaby workplace death trial claims WorkSafeBC transcript 'doctored'

When presented with a transcript of a WorkSafeBC interview that contradicted his earlier testimony, Thomas Richer said it wasn't accurate until a defence lawyer played the audio recording in court.
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Testosterone-regulating 'super enzyme' found in 'crazy' bird species

Testosterone-regulating 'super enzyme' found in 'crazy' bird species

An international study involving researchers at SFU has found a single gene that regulates testosterone in male ruffs.
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