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Jane Shin recounts 'traumatic' campaign experience

For the NDP's Jane Shin, hateful phone messages and a relentless attack on her resume were all part of her first foray into politics

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Two teens arrested after mini Metrotown robbery spree

Two teenaged boys were arrested Saturday after a mini robbery spree in the Metrotown area, says Burnaby RCMP.

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Hospital, school upgrades on Lee's priority list

Now that the election's behind him, newly re-elected Burnaby North MLA Richard Lee can start working on his to-do list.

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Surrey Board of Trade backs new coal terminal

Surrey North Delta Leader - Thursday May 23, 2013

Business group may also endorse Kinder Morgan pipeline

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Refugee issues in focus in Burnaby

For years, Burnaby was BC's largest recipient of government-sponsored refugees—37 per cent of those escaping civil war and other dangers.

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Animal control bylaw review due in June

A ban on the sale of live animals in pet stores could be among possible changes to Burnaby's animal control bylaw next month.

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Gosling recovering from attack by children in Burnaby

A days-old gosling is recovering after a savage attack by a group of children at Barnet Marine Park in North Burnaby on Victoria Day

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Metro mayors aim to siphon federal gas tax from TransLink

Surrey North Delta Leader - Wednesday May 22, 2013

Money could go to regional projects or be split between cities

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Woman's CPR efforts help man defy odds

Burnaby's Michelle Lin's CPR training as a lifeguard helped man survive cardiac arrest last year when he collapsed while riding his bike.

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Cycling safety stressed as ICBC aims to cut crashes

Richmond Review - Tuesday May 21, 2013

600 bike riders injured or die in Lower Mainland each summer (with interactive map of cycling crash sites)

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Expect 'slash and burn' of B.C. public services: MLA Corrigan

With BC Liberals back in power, expect services to be cut due to its "completely unrealistic" budget, says Burnaby NDP MLA Kathy Corrigan

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Proposed Willingdon highrise to be Burnaby art walk gateway

A proposed highrise at the corner of Willingdon and Beresford will, if approved, serve as the gateway to Burnaby's Metrotown-area art walk.

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Former BCIT president has no regrets post-election

Former president of BCIT has no regrets after stepping down for the chance to serve as head of BC's civil service if NDP had won election

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Pollsters need to figure out what went wrong: MP Stewart

Burnaby-Douglas MP Kennedy Stewart was less than impressed with the work of pollsters in the lead-up to voting day.

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TransLink fare evasion fines still going unpaid

Surrey North Delta Leader - Friday May 17, 2013

23 per cent payment rate eight months into tougher system

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Metro may order public meetings on coal port dust risks

Surrey North Delta Leader - Friday May 17, 2013

Regional district power limited to coal terminal air emissions, not trains or barges

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Gas-tax gap blamed for cross-border shopping

Peace Arch News - Thursday May 16, 2013

Drivers go south for cheap gas, stay for other U.S. deals: CTF

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Metro directors split on reopening Langley Speedway

Langley Times - Thursday May 16, 2013

Committee keeps proposal for regional park alive for now, plans site tour

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Jane Shin takes Burnaby-Lougheed

While the NDP lost the provincial election, it added a seat to its Burnaby base of support with Dr. Jane Shin's victory in Burnaby-Lougheed

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Richard Lee does it again

Call him an island in the ocean. A Burnaby bastion against the NDP. But on Tuesday night the BC Liberals' Richard Lee was also a winner.

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