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Rotarians break ground for new Fraser Foreshore fitness circuit

Rotarians break ground for new Fraser Foreshore fitness circuit

Burnaby’s three Rotary Clubs and the city have teamed up to bring a new, outdoor fitness circuit to Fraser Foreshore Park. The outdoor exercise equipment should be installed next summer, but the groundbreaking ceremony took place last Friday.
Scientist reaches out to local schools

Scientist reaches out to local schools

As his daughter starts kindergarten, a local dad is hoping to inspire more of Burnaby’s science-y parents to step up and get involved in their kids’ classrooms.
Burnaby fair showcases gardeners' best picks

Burnaby fair showcases gardeners' best picks

Helping workers with disabilities: How technology can make all the difference

Helping workers with disabilities: How technology can make all the difference

"This is a client I will never forget,” says Laura Bergstrom. He was one of the first to enroll in the Neil Squire Society’s Technology@Work program, and Bergstrom was his occupational therapist.
When pipeline politics meet poetry

When pipeline politics meet poetry

Q&A with Stephen Collis
Top 5 things to do in Burnaby this weekend

Top 5 things to do in Burnaby this weekend

Check out the new sculpture at Civic Square on Saturday, Sept. 10 at noon, when the city unveils the latest addition to its permanent collection: Evangeline, a large piece by Canadian sculptor Joe Fafard.
From filmmaker to priest

From filmmaker to priest

Larry Lynn takes us inside Burnaby's youth prison with a new documentary called Kids in Jail
Push continues for compensation

Push continues for compensation

A decade ago, the union representing firefighters in this city fought to have certain cancers recognized as job hazards. Today that campaign continues and is expanding
Streamkeeper sounds alarm over construction runoff

Streamkeeper sounds alarm over construction runoff

A local streamkeeper is once again raising concerns about silty runoff from a construction site on Eastlake Drive that’s running into Silver Creek, a small salmon-bearing stream the feeds into Burnaby Lake.
Cameron hosts outdoor library during renos

Cameron hosts outdoor library during renos