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Burnaby Mountie facing impaired driving charges

Jeremy Deutsch / Burnaby Now

February 26, 2016

A Burnaby Mountie has been charged with impaired driving. On Friday, Burnaby RCMP issued a release noting that Const. Paul Pabla, an officer at the detachment, is facing ...

Lee says Burnaby hospital in works – but NDP doubts it

February 25, 2016

A new or refurbished Burnaby Hospital is still in the works according to the city’s lone Liberal MLA, but critics won’t be holding their breath. Burnaby North MLA Richard...

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What's up in Burnaby? New arts listings Feb. 25

February 26, 2016

ON NOW To Saturday, Feb. 27 Sheila Page: The Beach Beneath Our Feet, a new exhibition at the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Info: ...

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Province says no to freezing assessments

February 25, 2016

If Burnaby homeowners were hoping to see a freeze on their 2016 property assessments, they’re getting a different kind of chill from the provincial government instead. ...

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Top 5 Things To Do this weekend

February 26, 2016

Making plans for the weekend? Rain or shine, we've got some good ideas for your Saturday and Sunday. 1. Learn how to make sushi at the Famous Chef’s Cooking Class on ...

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Winning Burnaby MPs spent six figures on election campaigns

February 25, 2016

Want to be an MP in Burnaby? Better start saving because you’re going to need six figures. Candidates from two Burnaby ridings in last fall’s federal election have begun ...

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Lougheed Town Centre public hearing draws mixed reaction

February 24, 2016

There is little doubt the vision for the new Lougheed Town Centre will transform the neighbourhood for decades to come, but if it’s for better or worse depends on who you ...

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Trauma expert allays Burnaby teachers' worries about supporting refugees

February 24, 2016

Burnaby teachers and support staff packed a room at Burnaby North Secondary Friday to learn more about how to support refugee students. B.C. Children’s Hospital child ...

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Burnaby mayor open to making safety improvements on trails

February 25, 2016

As local police continue their investigation into a sexual assault along a busy city trail, Burnaby’s mayor is open to making safety improvements if recommended. Derek ...

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Two Burnaby students take on Braille Challenge

February 24, 2016

Russell Leung and Ava Henderson have an uncommon skill among Burnaby students, and last week they got a rare chance to show it off. Leung, a Burnaby North Grade 10 ...

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Pink wave hits Burnaby schools

February 24, 2016

If you are at Metropolis in Metrotown this morning, you might be surprised by an 11- or 12-year-old handing you a flower with an uplifting note or offering to carry your ...

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Burnaby city manager retires

February 23, 2016

After nearly 30 years working for Burnaby, the city’s top bureaucrat is retiring. On Monday, city manager Bob Moncur announced his retirement to applause and a standing ...

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Activists in kayaks surround Kinder Morgan barge

February 23, 2016

A group of activists in kayaks surrounded Kinder Morgan’s drilling barge on Sunday at the Westridge Marine Terminal. They sang and chanted in protest against the oil ...

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Food security group wants city help with community gardens

February 22, 2016

A local food security group is hoping the City of Burnaby will help create more community gardens, especially with rising produce prices. Burnaby Food First, which ...

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Burnaby hopes to snag funding for cycling project

February 22, 2016

Cyclists rejoice, Burnaby is one of many municipalities across B.C. vying for a piece of the $6 million Bike B.C. pie. The province recently announced applications are ...

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Burnaby school hosts civil rights icon for Black History Month

February 22, 2016

A black student committee at Burnaby Mountain Secondary wants Canadians to know that race matters in this country. “We think that we are a country, or let’s say a ...

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Fire pre-plans for Kinder Morgan tank farm still outstanding

February 19, 2016

It’s been more than a year since Kinder Morgan started working on fire pre-plans for the Burnaby Mountain tank farm, and they have yet to materialize. The pre-plans ...

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