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Burnaby sees second-highest construction value ever approved in 2020

Burnaby sees second-highest construction value ever approved in 2020

Nearly $1.45 billion in building permits approved in the city, about half of which will be spent on new multi-family housing projects
Late rents see Burnaby seafood restaurant evicted before ever opening

Late rents see Burnaby seafood restaurant evicted before ever opening

Fraser Health Authority will take over Bosa-owned Metrotown space in old Staples building for 'large primary care facility' after Peninsula Seafood breached lease
COVID-19 cases jumped significantly in Burnaby last week

COVID-19 cases jumped significantly in Burnaby last week

Burnaby was seeing a steep decline recently
Skin care giant closing Burnaby mall store amid COVID-19

Skin care giant closing Burnaby mall store amid COVID-19

Store located in Metropolis at Metrotown
Opinion: ‘Multiple offer madness’ returns to Burnaby real estate

Opinion: ‘Multiple offer madness’ returns to Burnaby real estate

Would you buy a home without an inspection?
New round of Lower Mainland grocery stores hit by COVID-19 cases

New round of Lower Mainland grocery stores hit by COVID-19 cases

More stores are grappling with staff cases
Firefighters hoof it up 43 storeys to battle blaze in unfinished Burnaby highrise

Firefighters hoof it up 43 storeys to battle blaze in unfinished Burnaby highrise

Wind may have blown construction tarps into propane heaters and ignited them, says fire department
Burnaby council approves $26.6M purchase of Fortius building

Burnaby council approves $26.6M purchase of Fortius building

The city announced its plans to buy the building last month after Fortius Sport and Health announced its imminent closure due to the pandemic
Opinion: Burnaby ‘trail thugs’ are ruining the outdoors

Opinion: Burnaby ‘trail thugs’ are ruining the outdoors

People are getting too close while others are blowing smoke
Burnaby named 'most mortgage-burdened' city in Canada

Burnaby named 'most mortgage-burdened' city in Canada

Local homeowners need to a high percentage of their income just to pay the mortgage