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Third Black History Walk in Burnaby to honour Rosemary Brown

Third Black History Walk in Burnaby to honour Rosemary Brown

The annual free event, organized by Ethiopian Affairs in BC, will celebrate Black History in Canada this Saturday, March 2.
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'Old and cornball'? Burnaby Roots and Blues Festival to survive another year

'Old and cornball'? Burnaby Roots and Blues Festival to survive another year

One city councillor suggested the younger generations consider the Blues and Roots Festival 'old and cornball.'
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Photos: Preserving Burnaby and New West's first drafts of history

Photos: Preserving Burnaby and New West's first drafts of history

The NOW and Record may be digital, but the nostalgia and headlines of the past will live on.
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Here's when Burnaby residents will get first dibs for spring rec programs

Here's when Burnaby residents will get first dibs for spring rec programs

Four days in advance for recreation and summer camps, three days for arts activities and one day for swimming lessons.
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'Historic' neon Eagle Ford sign on next step to illuminate Burnaby Heights again

'Historic' neon Eagle Ford sign on next step to illuminate Burnaby Heights again

Burnaby staff recommend mounting the 1950s neon sign on a sidewalk over Hastings Street.
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Burnaby councillors eye Sue Big Oil campaign

Burnaby councillors eye Sue Big Oil campaign

An advocate with Burnaby For Our Kids said a class action lawsuit would put pressure on fossil fuel companies to 'take responsibility for their actions.'
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Burnaby 'Coldest Night of the Year' fundraiser nears $115K goal

Burnaby 'Coldest Night of the Year' fundraiser nears $115K goal

Nearly 350 people are currently signed up to walk 5 km this weekend to raise awareness on Burnaby's homeless population.
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Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Some Burnaby fuel prices have jumped up by as much as 17 cents for the final February weekend.
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Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival could be coming to an end

Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival could be coming to an end

City staff will recommend replacing the music festival with a new brand to entice younger audiences.
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Burnaby mayor questions if new $55M theatre redevelopment a priority

Burnaby mayor questions if new $55M theatre redevelopment a priority

Mayor Mike Hurley wonders if the city should slow down before proceeding on redeveloping the James Cowan Theatre at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
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