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Wildlife Rescue warns about the harmful effects of pest traps on wildlife

Wildlife Rescue warns about the harmful effects of pest traps on wildlife

The use of humane alternatives is highly recommended.
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$2.5M in research funding granted to these Burnaby post-secondary schools

$2.5M in research funding granted to these Burnaby post-secondary schools

Simon Fraser University and BCIT recently received seven-figure boosts from the province for astronomical insights and wheelchair technologies.
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Sunday Night Read: 'So Much to Tell You'

Sunday Night Read: 'So Much to Tell You'

This short story series submission is from Rachel Thexton of North Burnaby.
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Burnaby's Tyler Kirkby named 2024 Arena Lacrosse League West MVP

Burnaby's Tyler Kirkby named 2024 Arena Lacrosse League West MVP

The Burnaby South Secondary grad set new team and league records, including 116 points in 14 regular season games.
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Minter: Fresh herbs — hard to imagine a garden without them

Minter: Fresh herbs — hard to imagine a garden without them

Master gardener Brian Minter says you don't have to look too far from your own home to expand your culinary palate.
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Letter: Burnaby's Kensington Avenue overpass needs to be 'revised'

Letter: Burnaby's Kensington Avenue overpass needs to be 'revised'

This letter writer believes the lights on the south side of the overpass are "too close together," making the commute home longer.
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Nearly 40 new $10-a-day child care spaces at this Burnaby facility

Nearly 40 new $10-a-day child care spaces at this Burnaby facility

Burnaby's new ChildCareBC affiliated site will see monthly fees "dramatically reduced for parents, says MLA Katrina Chen.
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Column: The importance of Fair Trade

Column: The importance of Fair Trade

Fair Trade is not just a label on a product. It's a movement, says SFU spokesperson Kylee Pocrnich.
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BBB: Scammers impersonating businesses, emailing fake subscription renewal notices

BBB: Scammers impersonating businesses, emailing fake subscription renewal notices

It doesn't hurt to take a second look and confirm with the business, the Better Business Bureau suggests in avoiding phishing scams.
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Letter: Why I think Burnaby's Brentwood area is 'unattractive'

Letter: Why I think Burnaby's Brentwood area is 'unattractive'

This letter writer believes Brentwood needs more active transportation infrastructure, not high rise towers.
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