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Burnaby cancels $240M Confederation Park Community Centre project amid funding challenges

Burnaby cancels $240M Confederation Park Community Centre project amid funding challenges

Councillors were disappointed but said it's not the right time for Confederation Park Community Centre with multiple major projects already in the works.
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Redevelopment proposed for Burnaby's last bowling alley: 3 towers up to 60 storeys tall, 1,600+ homes

Redevelopment proposed for Burnaby's last bowling alley: 3 towers up to 60 storeys tall, 1,600+ homes

Plans for the property include more than 1,600 homes and daylighting a portion of Beecher Creek.
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This organization is ensuring no food goes to waste in Burnaby

This organization is ensuring no food goes to waste in Burnaby

Vancouver Food Runners helps transfer excess food from companies to local non-profits.
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A glamourous gala with a purpose: Support Burnaby’s most vulnerable

A glamourous gala with a purpose: Support Burnaby’s most vulnerable

Burnaby Neighbourhood House’s 20th annual fundraising gala will help support programs and services that address the critical needs of our community – some of which you may not know about, happening March 15, at 4331 Dominion Street
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E-bike share program expands on Burnaby Mountain amid increasing interest in micromobility

E-bike share program expands on Burnaby Mountain amid increasing interest in micromobility

The UniverCity neighbourhood has three new Evolve e-bike share parking stations.
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Burnaby staff recommend cancelling $3.4M patio expansion at Burnaby Mountain restaurant

Burnaby staff recommend cancelling $3.4M patio expansion at Burnaby Mountain restaurant

City staff say the best way forward is to cancel plans to build an expanded patio at Mintara Atop Burnaby Mountain and save the designs for later.
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Burnaby staff recommend abandoning $240M Confederation Park Community Centre redevelopment

Burnaby staff recommend abandoning $240M Confederation Park Community Centre redevelopment

City staff say the northwest quadrant of Burnaby will be adequately served by recreational space for the time being without a redeveloped Confederation Park Community Centre.
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The future of Burnaby's forests is up for debate. Have your say

The future of Burnaby's forests is up for debate. Have your say

Burnaby residents can give their two cents on the urban forest strategy.
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Burnaby horseback riders rally against paving trail in park

Burnaby horseback riders rally against paving trail in park

Burnaby council approved paving a 1.3-kilometre section of trail in Burnaby Lake Park, but a group of horseback riders say it will end horseback riding in the park.
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Burnaby mourns death of former councillor, 'Freeman' of Burnaby Egon Nikolai

Burnaby mourns death of former councillor, 'Freeman' of Burnaby Egon Nikolai

Dr. Egon Nikolai was a former city councillor and dentist who volunteered extensively around the world providing medical and dental aid.
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