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Burnaby eliminates affordable rental requirement in low-income neighbourhood

Burnaby eliminates affordable rental requirement in low-income neighbourhood

Developers won't be required to build affordable housing in Edmonds Town Centre until it's financially viable for them.
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'Pickleball paradise': This old Burnaby Safeway to become massive indoor pickleball facility

'Pickleball paradise': This old Burnaby Safeway to become massive indoor pickleball facility

The Inclusive Place of Pickleball is set to open up shop with "all pickleball, all the time" at Lougheed mall in December.
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Global refinery market weakness hits Parkland Corp.'s Burnaby refinery

Global refinery market weakness hits Parkland Corp.'s Burnaby refinery

CALGARY — Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. has lowered its full-year earnings forecast as sluggish market conditions continue to take a bite out of margins at the company's Burnaby, B.C. refinery.
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BBB: Tricks to keep this Halloween an affordable fright

BBB: Tricks to keep this Halloween an affordable fright

Buy in bulk, rent a costume and use household items are some of the tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests for a more affordable Halloween.
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Concord Pacific's new Burnaby EV parking facility is among world's largest

Concord Pacific's new Burnaby EV parking facility is among world's largest

Nearly 2,000 parking spaces have been designated for residential use with 24/7 access to EV charging.
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BBB: Beware of Halloween costume 'deals' that are all tricks, no treats

BBB: Beware of Halloween costume 'deals' that are all tricks, no treats

Research, avoid honest-to-goodness deals and trust fraud alerts are some of the tips the Better Business Bureau suggests to curb tricksters this Halloween.
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New pro soccer team Vancouver Rise pitch Burnaby on stadium partnership

New pro soccer team Vancouver Rise pitch Burnaby on stadium partnership

The new women’s professional soccer team wants Swangard Stadium as its home venue, but the facility would need improvements to meet league standards.
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New Richmond credit union to tailor services for Chinese-language customers

New Richmond credit union to tailor services for Chinese-language customers

Former Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Katrina Chen is the president of AnXin Community Savings.
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Burnaby thwarts provincial transit-oriented housing laws — again

Burnaby thwarts provincial transit-oriented housing laws — again

For the second time, city council has postponed a decision on transit-oriented development required by the B.C. government until the provincial election is settled.
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Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

Experts say a government-industry disaster insurance program is long overdue.
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