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Burnaby's population growth prompts $1.25B energy expansion projects

Burnaby's population growth prompts $1.25B energy expansion projects

"As our city continues to grow rapidly, these upgrades and expansions will ensure that our residents and businesses have access to reliable and clean electricity."
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Former manager gets house arrest for defrauding Burnaby company of $280K

Former manager gets house arrest for defrauding Burnaby company of $280K

Denis Batinovic, 47, has been handed a two-year community sentence and one year of probation for defrauding Northwest BC Mechanical 2015 Ltd. of $281,747 while he was the company's general manager.
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Baldrey: It's clear the B.C. United Party is in a 'do-or-die' battle

Baldrey: It's clear the B.C. United Party is in a 'do-or-die' battle

Kevin Falcon is realizing he needs to grab the public's attention sooner than later, said columnist Keith Baldrey.
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Reah Arora nominated as BC NDP candidate for Burnaby East

Reah Arora nominated as BC NDP candidate for Burnaby East

The 2024 Provincial General Election is scheduled for Oct. 19.
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Why Port Moody wants to be looped in on pier demolition in Burnaby

Why Port Moody wants to be looped in on pier demolition in Burnaby

Trans Mountain will begin decommissioning an old loading facility at its Westridge Terminal in 2025 or 2026.
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Sunday Night Read: 'The Sakura Tree'

Sunday Night Read: 'The Sakura Tree'

This short story series submission is from Nancy Kato of New Westminster.
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Minter: Cooler spring temperatures — and how to garden among them

Minter: Cooler spring temperatures — and how to garden among them

Master gardener Brian Minter: "We still have a long season ahead of us."
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Indigenous kids to benefit from $16K funding for free summer camps in Burnaby

Indigenous kids to benefit from $16K funding for free summer camps in Burnaby

“We are proud to be able to support Stream of Dreams Murals Society with a Community Board grant in order to help them provide free summer camp programs.”
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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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Man awaits sentence for Burnaby crash that killed 2 teens

Man awaits sentence for Burnaby crash that killed 2 teens

27-year-old Cory Robert Brown was driving 165 km/h before slamming into a car carrying teens Samir Oliyad Suleiman Ali and Yasbirat Mesfin Ytatek, killing both.
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