Nobody was hurt in what Burnaby RCMP believe was a targeted shooting Friday night at 11:15 in the area of Maywood Avenue and Telford Street. Police believe a man shot from one vehicle at another, but didn't hit his intended targets, before fleeing on foot. "The perpetrators of this were also in a vehicle at the time,” said inspector Davis … [Read more...]
Burnaby man charged in transit pass theft
December 13, 2012 by
A Burnaby man has been charged with stealing 25-thousand dollars worth of Translink monthly fare passes. Transit Police say from August to November, there were seven thefts at large grocery stores, convenience stores, and a pharmacy in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey. Now charged with theft over 5000-dollars is 44-year-old George … [Read more...]
One man in custody after stabbing at Burnaby apartment
December 8, 2012 by
One man has been arrested after another man was found at the intersection of Canada Way and Douglas Road suffering from stab wounds to his abdomen. Burnaby RCMP Sergeant Dwayne Beckerleg says police traced the incident to a nearby apartment building. "Apparently the male from the apartment was taken into custody, and we're still … [Read more...]
State of Burnaby Hospital questioned
November 29, 2012 by
CKNW has obtained a controversial report painting a damning picture of Burnaby Hospital's ability to meet the needs of its patients. The 141 page document by a citizens committee chaired by BC Liberal MLA Harry Bloy makes the case for replacing many of the hospital's buildings. The report says the busy hospital has only 289 beds to … [Read more...]
Families of veterans at Burnaby care home relieved after moratorium placed on layoffs
November 24, 2012 by
The families of veterans at Burnaby's George Derby care centre are ecstatic after the announcement that a moratorium is being placed on layoffs and the contracting out of some services at the centre. Margi Blamey with the Hospital Employees' Union says a board member at George Derby asked to speak at a rally in Burnaby this afternoon. "He delivered … [Read more...]
More charges laid in nearly year old Burnaby murder case
November 21, 2012 by
A third arrest has been made in the murder of Branson Sanders --a man who's badly burned body was found nearly a year ago in Burnaby. Because he's 16, the accused can't be identified. He's now been charged with 1st degree murder and being an accessory after the fact. The body was found in a bush December 2nd. Three months … [Read more...]
Burnaby car port fire not suspicious
November 18, 2012 by
Burnaby RCMP is now saying a fire Friday evening is not suspicious. Sergeant Jolaine Percival says video surveillance shows the fire may have been started by a light fixture. "The fire is still under investigation, we are still covering off some avenues of investigation at this time, but we're deeming it not as suspicious as it first was … [Read more...]
Man sought in Burnaby break-in and sexual assault
November 16, 2012 by
A warning for the public after a disturbing incident in Burnaby early yesterday morning. Burnaby RCMP say a woman was sexually assaulted when a man broke into a North West Burnaby home. They are searching for the man, but only describe him as Caucasian with an average height and weight. Police are unsure whether the woman knew the man--but say … [Read more...]
NDP health critic unimpressed with minister’s response to Burnaby Hospital controversy
November 11, 2012 by
The NDP health critic is hitting out at BC Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid's response to a leaked document indicating Liberal partisanship on a committee that looked into the future of Burnaby Hospital. Mike Farnworth isn't impressed with MacDiarmid's attempt to distance the Liberal government from documents which point to Liberal … [Read more...]
Burnaby city councillor says residents who use smallest garbage bins should not be charged newly approved fee
November 11, 2012 by
A Burnaby city councillor says residents should not have to pay more for their garbage disposal next year. The city's council voted on increasing garbage disposal fees last week. The new fee will no longer give people who use the smallest bins a credit, but rather charge them $ 25. Councillor Sav Dhaliwal says this should be provided by the … [Read more...]
