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'Re-finalized' contract could add $4.3M to $20M Hwy 1 pedestrian overpass in Burnaby

'Re-finalized' contract could add $4.3M to $20M Hwy 1 pedestrian overpass in Burnaby

Burnaby staff are recommending a $4.3-million increase for the pedestrian and cycling bridge connecting Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake.
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L’Arche opens new $37M inclusive housing 'dream home' in Burnaby

L’Arche opens new $37M inclusive housing 'dream home' in Burnaby

A new, expanded facility on Sussex Avenue features 29 affordable housing units for individuals, couples and families who wish to live in an "intentional community," according to L'Arche Greater Vancouver.
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Sign restricting access to public Burnaby park bathroom 'put up in error'

Sign restricting access to public Burnaby park bathroom 'put up in error'

The city says the sign was a mistake and has been replaced.
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Document reveals how much developer paid to demovicted Burnaby renters

Document reveals how much developer paid to demovicted Burnaby renters

Freedom of Information request uncovers the range of payments for tenants evicted for a 37-storey condo tower in Metrotown.
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Burnaby Now photographer collects two wins at national newspaper awards

Burnaby Now photographer collects two wins at national newspaper awards

The Canadian Community Newspaper Awards celebrate the best in community publishing from across Canada.
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Burnaby resident representing 'struggling homeowners' lobbies for property tax cap

Burnaby resident representing 'struggling homeowners' lobbies for property tax cap

As Burnaby heads into budget season, Tessy Chalissery asked councillors to cap the property tax at 2024 rates.
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Celebrate all things river at free family-friendly Burnaby event

Celebrate all things river at free family-friendly Burnaby event

World Rivers Day is coming Sunday, Sept. 22.
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This two-year-old Burnaby 'champ' has raised nearly $400 for other amputees

This two-year-old Burnaby 'champ' has raised nearly $400 for other amputees

Bodi Parihar was born without a right arm below the elbow, and sought to help others like him.
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From Monster Dash to Hauntington Manor escape game, this Burnaby Halloween festival has it all

From Monster Dash to Hauntington Manor escape game, this Burnaby Halloween festival has it all

Whether it's 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins or a 5K Monster Dash, there will be loads of local Halloween events this October.
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Non-profit buys Burnaby affordable rental building with Rental Protection Fund support

Non-profit buys Burnaby affordable rental building with Rental Protection Fund support

Catalyst Community Developments Society has acquired a rental building in Edmonds and committed to maintain the affordability of the homes, which are about 50 per cent below current market rates.
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