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Desperately seeking snakehead

An unconfirmed snakehead sighting at Burnaby's Central Park pond is causing concern for parkgoers, city officials and the provincial government.

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Local doctor seeks Burnaby-Lougheed NDP nomination

A local Korean doctor is throwing her name in the NDP ring to run in Burnaby-Lougheed during the next provincial election.

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Burnaby RCMP to increase enforcement at intersections this month

May is intersection safety month and the Burnaby RCMP has stepped up enforcement in an attempt to make Burnaby intersections safer.

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Stem cell donors sought

Canadian Blood Services was at Metropolis at Metrotown recently, asking people to sign up as potential stem cell donors.

Police issue public warning about man

Burnaby RCMP are warning women and the general public about a man recently released from custody, whom police consider dangerous.

Wages add up for council

Mayor Derek Corrigan had a three per cent salary increase last year, but his expenses decreased when compared with 2010.

Pat, meet Mabel: You have a lot in common

When Mabel McLean Hawkshaw was running the shop at the Burnaby Post newspaper in the 1920s and '30s, most women in journalism were relegated to the "feminine" beats: weddings, home economics, fashion, cooking and the "women's pages."

More city staff hit the $150,000 mark

While there were fewer people at the City of Burnaby making more than $100,000 in total last year, the amount of those making $150,000 or more went up from nine to 15.

Local support for act

Count Mike Hurley as a fan of the province's new Emergency Services Disclosure Act.

Marian High reunion on

Former Marian High students are gathering this summer for a reunion garden party, and the organizers are hoping to reach more grads.

Local officers on team

Ten Burnaby RCMP members were honoured recently for being part of Alexa's Team, the group formed in remembrance of Alexa Renée Middelaer, who died in May 2008 at age four-and-a-half after being run down by a vehicle driven by an impaired driver.

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Circus course gets award

For more than a year, the City of Burnaby has made it unnecessary for local children to run away and join the circus.

Rick Hansen relay coming to Burnaby

This issue, for our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend, we have some Friday night fun for youth, the farmer's market and a nature walk in the park.

Group wants motel turned into housing

Vancouver's Portland Hotel Society wants Burnaby to "turn the light on" to address homelessness in the city.

Burnaby mayor received three per cent salary increase in 2011

Mayor Derek Corrigan received $144,569 in wages, benefits and travel allowance last year, down from the more than $145,000 he received in 2010.

More City of Burnaby staff made the $150K club in 2011

While there were fewer people at the City of Burnaby making more than $100,000 in total last year, the amount of those making $150,000 or more went up from nine to 15.

Kittens rescued from Burnaby construction site

An animal rescue group saved a cat and her litter of kittens from a Metrotown-area construction site in Burnaby last weekend.

Report of snakehead fish in Burnaby park under investigation

The provincial government is preparing a crew to investigate a possible snakehead fish sighting at Burnaby's Central Park.

City keeps eye on river levels

The City of Burnaby is observing the snow pack situation along the Fraser River's route, but the city's director of engineering says it is too early to tell if there's a significant flood risk in the region.

Apology a long time coming

Better late than never. That's what Burnaby resident Stanley Fukawa, 74, had to say about the provincial government's apology to Japanese Canadians who were placed in internment camps and had their property seized during the Second World War.

Chevron is trucking in crude oil

Chevron is turning to trucks and railcars to transport crude oil to its Burnaby refinery, thanks to increased demand on Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline.

Rethink sister cities, says Rankin

The City of Burnaby would do better to form relationships with nearby cities instead of travelling to Asia and Arizona, according to a former city councillor.

Highrise proposed near Central Park

Polygon Developments has submitted a rezoning application for a 37-storey apartment tower across from Central Park in Burnaby.

Burnaby NOW earns national recognition

The Burnaby NOW took home a pair of awards from the recent Canadian Community Newspaper Awards ceremony in Toronto.

New mural unveiled

Burnaby Mountain Secondary art students joined artist Todd Polich as he worked on a large mural that was unveiled last Wednesday.

Cracking down on graffiti

The Burnaby RCMP is continuing to take a pro-active approach to fighting graffiti in the city.

Burnaby's 401 Motor Inn eyed for social housing project

Vancouver's Portland Hotel Society wants Burnaby to "turn the light on" to address homelessness in the city.

Burnaby school district superintendent retiring

The head of Burnaby's school district has announced he is retiring this summer.

City of Burnaby's circus program garners award

For more than a year, the City of Burnaby has made it unnecessary for local children to run away and join the circus.

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Pizzeria opening in former Anducci's spot

A Neapolitan-style pizzeria is coming to Capitol Hill in Burnaby.

Bringing the stars to Burnaby

Babak Sedehi was 14 when he first became fascinated with examining space through a telescope. "As a kid, one time, I got a telescope as a gift," the owner of Burnaby-based Canadian Telescopes says. "I was hooked."

Pull out the spy glass for event

Always wanted to play detective? Detect and dine at the Murder Mystery Theatre and Dinner event at Socrates Greek Taverna in Burnaby on Sunday, May 27.

Finding that 'natural' glow

For Lisa Mascareno, "natural" isn't just a health trend - it's a way of life that has translated itself into a unique Burnaby-based business that continues to grow by offering handmade, natural makeup and personal care products. She talked to reporter Christina Myers to share some insights into her business.