Burnaby

• City of Burnaby pushes back on provincial housing density rules

  A public hearing held recently in the city received a lot of comments from residents that they don't want to see more towers and small-scale multi-unit housing districts.

  Canada

  Dec 9
  
• Burnaby apologizes for decades of discrimination against people of Chinese descent

  Burnaby has formally apologized for decades of discrimination against people of Chinese descent, pledging long-term action to address historic harm.

  Canada

  Nov 15
  
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• Burnaby RCMP investigating multiple paintball shootings

  Mounties in Burnaby are investigating reports of multiple people and vehicles being hit by paintballs, including at least two teenagers.

  Crime

  Aug 24
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• B.C. mayor refuses to answer questions about his salary and compensation

  Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie refused to answer Global News' questions about his $362,000 compensation, a sum that makes him Metro Vancouver's second-highest-paid mayor.

  Politics

  Jan 17
• Crash renews calls to reactivate pedestrian bridge outside Metrotown Mall

  A collision between a transit bus and a pedestrian outside Metrotown has renewed calls to improve pedestrian safety at a dangerous crossing outside the mall.

  Crime

  Jan 3
• ‘Please come forward,’ Burnaby hit-and-run victim urges driver

  RCMP have collected dashcam video of the collision that left the 64-year-old care aid in hospital last Wednesday.

  Crime

  Dec 16, 2024
• Several Burnaby schools to adopt staggered schedules

  Burnaby is joining Surrey in extending the school day at several high schools to increase capacity because of high enrolment growth.

  Education

  Dec 5, 2024
• RCMP seek Tesla driver who may have witnessed Burnaby apartment arson

  Security video shows two people walking up to the building's lobby and pouring out a substance before there is a bright flash and the pair run away. 

  Crime

  Nov 21, 2024
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• Burnaby looks at staggered school schedules as it grapples with overcrowding

  In extending the school day, Burnaby would be following the example of Surrey, which implemented staggered schedules this school year. 

  Education

  Oct 23, 2024
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• Burnaby mayor defends $20M deal with Trans Mountain that limits city criticism

  Mike Hurley said Thursday that the $20.1 “community contribution agreement” is not a gag order, and that he and city councillors remain free to criticize the company.

  Politics

  Oct 3, 2024