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'Hit the ground running': These are the new directors of the Burnaby Housing Authority board

'Hit the ground running': These are the new directors of the Burnaby Housing Authority board

Professionals from the development, financial and legal industries have been tasked with developing non-market rental housing through the new Burnaby Housing Authority.
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BBB: 'Buy now, pay later' customers gain protections in wake of CFPB rule

BBB: 'Buy now, pay later' customers gain protections in wake of CFPB rule

Stick to your budget and read the fine print are some of the tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests when choosing this payment system.
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How to hook up more Burnaby homes to alternative energy? This councillor has ideas

How to hook up more Burnaby homes to alternative energy? This councillor has ideas

Coun. Alison Gu wants the city to encourage developers to start building district energy systems, particularly in master-planned communities.
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BBB: How to spot a job scam — no matter how sophisticated

BBB: How to spot a job scam — no matter how sophisticated

Research the person that contacted you, as well as the company, is one of several tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests to avoid a job scam.
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Burnaby councillor wants 'more concrete' plan to save homes from demolition, landfill

Burnaby councillor wants 'more concrete' plan to save homes from demolition, landfill

City staff say plans are underway to prevent home demolition waste from ending up in landfills, but Coun. Daniel Tetrault is pushing for more specific details.
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It's the end of days for single-family zoning in Burnaby

It's the end of days for single-family zoning in Burnaby

From single-family to sixplex: Burnaby will allow up to six homes on previously single-family residential lots as of July 1, aligning with provincial mandates.
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Should Burnaby get involved in FIFA World Cup celebrations in 2026?

Should Burnaby get involved in FIFA World Cup celebrations in 2026?

Vancouver will host seven FIFA World Cup games in 2026.
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SFU affordable housing project receives CAGBC's inspiring home award

SFU affordable housing project receives CAGBC's inspiring home award

"This year’s winners represent the best of Canada’s sustainability leaders and the most innovative green and low-carbon projects in the country."
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BBB: Keep an eye out for summer job scams

BBB: Keep an eye out for summer job scams

Be aware of aggressive offers and get contracts in writing are some of the tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests when looking for a seasonal job.
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Animals on the lam: Welfare group documents exotic animal escapes, attacks

Animals on the lam: Welfare group documents exotic animal escapes, attacks

OTTAWA — A lot of Canadians have heard of Darwin, the Ikea monkey, who was found wandering a parking garage at the furniture chain's North York store wearing a shearling coat and a diaper.
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