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Burnaby to pay homeowners $2,500 to keep sewage out of waterways

Burnaby to pay homeowners $2,500 to keep sewage out of waterways

Grant will go towards separating sanitary and storm drain lines on private property
These Burnaby bus routes are being disrupted by job action

These Burnaby bus routes are being disrupted by job action

A series of Burnaby bus routes – especially those leaving Brentwood and Metrotown stations – are being disrupted today (Friday) due to job action by bus drivers.
(Video) Burnaby mayor debuts 'Burnabarian' anthem to stunned crowd

(Video) Burnaby mayor debuts 'Burnabarian' anthem to stunned crowd

Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley isn’t known for his rousing speeches at public events. He’s so humble he is the first person to tell you that. But put a guitar in his hands and he will charm a crowd like the one on Thursday night at the Metrotown Hilton.
Free Remembrance Day transit for vets, others in public service

Free Remembrance Day transit for vets, others in public service

Free rides to will be offered to vets, current members of the Canadian Armed Forces, police officers, firefighters, coast guard officers, BC Ambulance paramedics and Department of Fisheries and Oceans officers
Meet Burnaby’s King Zoom the Vegan Kid - an activist for animals

Meet Burnaby’s King Zoom the Vegan Kid - an activist for animals

Burnaby teen Kingston Z. Walters - a.k.a King Zoom the Vegan Kid - is a 15-year-old animal activist who is garnering international attention.
I talked with my grandmother about the Second World War (VIDEO)

I talked with my grandmother about the Second World War (VIDEO)

Vancouver Courier editor’s grandmother, at age 93, recalled growing up in England and serving during the war
Burnaby man’s photos document ‘7 Sisters’ trees cut down at Deer Lake

Burnaby man’s photos document ‘7 Sisters’ trees cut down at Deer Lake

To Chris Au, the trees recently cut down by the City of Burnaby were the “Seven Sisters” that stood majestically on the northern shore of Deer Lake. Au emailed photos of the trees that he has taken over the years during different seasons.
Sun Commercial’s Richmond Ice Centre sold to city for $32 million

Sun Commercial’s Richmond Ice Centre sold to city for $32 million

Property was transferred to new investors in 2015 for a premium price, but just four years later they still realized a significant profit
Fencing operation working out of abandoned Burnaby home busted

Fencing operation working out of abandoned Burnaby home busted

Vancouver woman, 42, and Surrey man, 46, face charges of possession of stolen property.

Shelters, supportive housing don't hurt land values, says study

The construction of shelters and supportive housing doesn't have a negative impact on surrounding land values, according to the summary of a new BC Housing study.