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The Magnificent Seven: Meet Burnaby's most outstanding citizens of 2023

The Magnificent Seven: Meet Burnaby's most outstanding citizens of 2023

Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley and city councillors recognized and awarded its "Local Heroes" Monday night, April 29.
Check out new designs of $253M Burnaby pool, arena redevelopment as construction nears

Check out new designs of $253M Burnaby pool, arena redevelopment as construction nears

The final contract on the Burnaby Lake Recreation Centre has been approved by city council.
Burnaby seniors home unaware of doctor's licence restrictions, past sex assault charges

Burnaby seniors home unaware of doctor's licence restrictions, past sex assault charges

Managers at Carlton Gardens in Burnaby did not find out about restrictions on Dr. Jamuna Makhija's licence and past sexual assault charges until he had seen patients at the longterm care home for years.
'We have done enough in Brentwood for density': Burnaby to lobby B.C. for exception to new housing rules

'We have done enough in Brentwood for density': Burnaby to lobby B.C. for exception to new housing rules

Burnaby city council has unanimously supported the 'Save Brentwood Park' petition which seeks to exempt the neighbourhood from provincial rules around building near local SkyTrain stations.
Burnaby strata sues FedEx, driver over 'collapsed' pergola

Burnaby strata sues FedEx, driver over 'collapsed' pergola

The strata at the lowrise apartment buildings in the 4700 block of Brentwood Drive claims a FedEx driver collided with a pergola two years ago, saddling owners with the cost of repairs.
Women win, men draw in Burnaby FC's semi-pro debut on home pitch

Women win, men draw in Burnaby FC's semi-pro debut on home pitch

The black and gold proved they could be a strong offensive force in League1 BC this season, scoring three goals in each contest at Burnaby Lake West.
Letter: B.C. is 'using a sledgehammer to alter the urban fabric' of Burnaby

Letter: B.C. is 'using a sledgehammer to alter the urban fabric' of Burnaby

This letter writer claims the province is "pretending that the world is flat."
Burnaby to host free, family-friendly playoff viewing party for Canucks vs. Preds Game 5

Burnaby to host free, family-friendly playoff viewing party for Canucks vs. Preds Game 5

Wear your lucky jersey and get ready to cheer on the Canucks in Game 5 of the playoffs.
Burnaby school district keeps recruitment changes for diverse leadership under wraps

Burnaby school district keeps recruitment changes for diverse leadership under wraps

The school district began implementing new policies last month to better recruit and retain a more diverse pool of school principals and vice-principals, but they are not revealing the changes publicly.
Letter: More transit buses at this Burnaby high school so fewer kids get trampled

Letter: More transit buses at this Burnaby high school so fewer kids get trampled

A Grade 9 student says, after the last bell rings, there's not enough time for their classmates that rely on transit to get home to make the bus.