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City reverses plan to spend $6M for expanded Burnaby elementary school gym

City reverses plan to spend $6M for expanded Burnaby elementary school gym

The City of Burnaby says B.C.'s new housing legislation was behind city council's decision to go back on a plan it approved 'in principle' last July to help fund an expanded gym at Brentwood Park Elementary.
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Man with 'self-inflicted' injuries prompts closure of Hastings Street: Burnaby RCMP

Man with 'self-inflicted' injuries prompts closure of Hastings Street: Burnaby RCMP

Hastings Street in Burnaby was closed in both directions at about 10 p.m. Thursday night after police got reports of an injured man on the road.
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Could Burnaby hockey player Kaleigh Fratkin end up with a new PWHL team?

Could Burnaby hockey player Kaleigh Fratkin end up with a new PWHL team?

Fratkin played for Boston during the PWHL's inaugural season.
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New West Olympian, broadcaster Karin Larsen named Douglas College Honorary Fellow

New West Olympian, broadcaster Karin Larsen named Douglas College Honorary Fellow

Larsen grew up in Coquitlam and graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Communications degree.
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B.C. ministry sticking to prior cost estimates on Pattullo Bridge and Broadway subway

B.C. ministry sticking to prior cost estimates on Pattullo Bridge and Broadway subway

Two multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects have been further delayed but the Ministry of Transportation is sticking to its previous cost estimates, for now.
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Man 'extremely sorry' for setting fire to Burnaby lowrise during 'bad trip'

Man 'extremely sorry' for setting fire to Burnaby lowrise during 'bad trip'

Phillip Elliott, 53, was granted a conditional discharge with 12 months of probation for a fire at an apartment building at 4451 Albert St. in Burnaby on May 26, 2023.
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'I had to check again': Coquitlam man hits $500K lotto jackpot on the last ticket in his pile

'I had to check again': Coquitlam man hits $500K lotto jackpot on the last ticket in his pile

Coquitlam's Roueintan Avali bought his winning ticket at a variety store in Burnaby.
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Have your short story published in our new 'Sunday Night Read'

Have your short story published in our new 'Sunday Night Read'

Writers from the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New Westminster are wanted to submit short stories for publication.
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Did 'defective' Burnaby track expose elite athletes to 'substantial danger'?

Did 'defective' Burnaby track expose elite athletes to 'substantial danger'?

A lawsuit filed by the City of Burnaby last week says bubbling and delamination were discovered 'throughout' the Swangard Stadium track on the day of the 39th Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome International Track Classic two years ago.
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$14M needed to renew aging, leaking, 'end of life' outdoor pools in Burnaby

$14M needed to renew aging, leaking, 'end of life' outdoor pools in Burnaby

Burnaby is in the middle of creating a 25-year plan for its outdoor pools, wading pools and spray parks.
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