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Original small SUV gets a refreshing spin

Original small SUV gets a refreshing spin

In 1996, Toyota launched the world’s first small SUV to use a car-like unitized chassis, the RAV4. It garnered a lot of praise because it offered more versatility than a car but wasn’t as cumbersome as a large SUV.
Giving back with the Burnaby Christmas Bureau

Giving back with the Burnaby Christmas Bureau

For Barb Walter Venne, Christmas giving has come full circle. The Vancouver resident has a childhood memory of someone helping her family during the holidays. “My mom had become a single parent.
Burnaby observes Remembrance Day

Burnaby observes Remembrance Day

Poppies were on lapels and veterans were honoured at the Edmonds Community Centre’s Remembrance Day service on Nov. 9. The New Westminster pipe band opened the service, and Royal Canadian Air Cadets No. 637 were in attendance.
Burnaby Christmas Bureau hosts fundraising gala

Burnaby Christmas Bureau hosts fundraising gala

Money raised will help provide toys for local children from low-income families and hampers for seniors during the holidays.
Pizza parlour partners with gardening students

Pizza parlour partners with gardening students

Forest Grove Elementary has partnered with a nearby pizza restaurant to raise money for the school’s garden program.
Paper Postcards, Nov. 2013

Paper Postcards, Nov. 2013

Roundabouts improve city traffic congestion

You’re sitting at a red light that seems to last forever. It might only be 30 seconds, but the 50 cars in front of you have to first get rolling once the green flashes.

Cutting through ad fluff with a real inspection

After surfing the web for months, there it was: a clean-looking 1963 Chevrolet coupe.
Chrysanthemum show draws crowd to Burnaby

Chrysanthemum show draws crowd to Burnaby

Approximately 300 people turned out for the Vancouver Chrysanthemum Club show at the GardenWorks location in South Burnaby this past weekend.
Heights legion holding on during redevelopment

Heights legion holding on during redevelopment

Although the North Burnaby Legion closed its doors earlier this year, the president is still braving the cold every week by selling off parts of the old bar – just to make sure his club survives.