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Photos: National Indigenous Peoples Day honoured in Burnaby at Edmonds Park

Photos: National Indigenous Peoples Day honoured in Burnaby at Edmonds Park

The city came out June 21 to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day with a celebration of Indigenous culture and heritage, with festivities including an artisan market, musical performances, art and more.
After escaping violence and persecution, LGBTQ refugees find peace in Canada

After escaping violence and persecution, LGBTQ refugees find peace in Canada

Paul Canary Kanyamu says life felt like "hell on Earth" before he escaped violence and found refuge in Canadaabout two months ago.
Plea for video as police say two killers of Sikh temple leader escaped through park

Plea for video as police say two killers of Sikh temple leader escaped through park

SURREY, B.C. — Homicide investigators in Surrey, B.C., said the killers of a Sikh temple leader likely escaped in a vehicle that had been waiting for at least an hour a few blocks away from the crime scene. Sgt.
Cross examination of RCMP lab tech give glimpse of police efforts to zero in on Burnaby girl's killer

Cross examination of RCMP lab tech give glimpse of police efforts to zero in on Burnaby girl's killer

A technologist from the RCMP National Forensic Laboratory was on the stand today in the trial of Ibrahim Ali, who has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder of a 13-year-old girl found dead in Central Park.
WestJet CEO pledges fares will not rise due to airline mergers

WestJet CEO pledges fares will not rise due to airline mergers

WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says bringing Swoop and Sunwing Airlines under its banner won't lead to higher airfares, since integrating the discount carriers will also tamp down costs.
Feds to change pesticide oversight

Feds to change pesticide oversight

In the past, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency was responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. But the federal press release, from yesterday, suggests that the environment department will become more involved in pesticide oversight.
Faint hope as 'banging' noise detected in deep-sea search for sub near Titanic

Faint hope as 'banging' noise detected in deep-sea search for sub near Titanic

HALIFAX — Underwater noises described as “banging” have been heard in an area of the Atlantic where a submersible disappeared three days ago near the wreck of the Titanic, search officials confirmed Wednesday. However, U.S. Coast Guard Capt.
Burnaby school district plans to run its own preschool in September

Burnaby school district plans to run its own preschool in September

The Burnaby school district will run a preschool directly for the first time this fall at Chaffey-Burke Elementary School in Metrotown.
Trudeau raises flag honouring residential school survivors on Parliament Hill

Trudeau raises flag honouring residential school survivors on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised a flag on Parliament Hill Wednesday morning to honour Indigenous people who were forced to attend residential schools.
Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: June 23-25

Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: June 23-25

City will celebrate multiculturalism and more this weekend