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Burnaby approves $3.7M footbridge at Deer Lake Trail

Burnaby approves $3.7M footbridge at Deer Lake Trail

Pedestrians will be able to cross over Deer Lake Brook along the trail instead of on the street.
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Burnaby library needs women's-only washrooms, says woman flashed in Metrotown

Burnaby library needs women's-only washrooms, says woman flashed in Metrotown

Burnaby resident Leslie Zenger says a man exposed himself to her in a universal bathroom at the Metrotown library. She is now calling for the library to be equipped with women's only washrooms.
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Sixth place finishes for Burnaby South, St. Thomas More senior boys basketball

Sixth place finishes for Burnaby South, St. Thomas More senior boys basketball

The Rebels and Knights ended their respective 2023-24 seasons with 2-2 records at provincials.
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Baldrey: B.C. NDP's stance on antisemitism — 'The ball remains in the premier's court'

Baldrey: B.C. NDP's stance on antisemitism — 'The ball remains in the premier's court'

For the first time, B.C. NDP political opponents have had an issue land in their laps that has the government in serious retreat, columnist Keith Baldrey believes.
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'My hand was shaking': Burnaby man plans to retire with $5M lotto win

'My hand was shaking': Burnaby man plans to retire with $5M lotto win

Wei Dong Chen bought his seven-figure winning ticket in Richmond for Lotto 6/49's draw on Feb. 28.
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Burnaby strata ordered to reverse $25K charge for damage caused by clogged drain

Burnaby strata ordered to reverse $25K charge for damage caused by clogged drain

The province's Civil Resolution Tribunal has ordered the strata at Acacia Gardens in South Burnaby to maintain its roof drains regularly and to reverse nearly $25,000 in repair costs it tried to charge two owners.
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Burnaby athletes win two gold at 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games

Burnaby athletes win two gold at 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games

Kristie Li reached the figure skating podium twice, while the Burnaby Wildcats curling team went undefeated in Calgary.
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Comment: Check immunization records before spring break travel

Comment: Check immunization records before spring break travel

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a 79 per cent increase in the number of global measles cases in 2023, compared to 2022.
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Minter: Success in planting small fruits requires 'proper care'

Minter: Success in planting small fruits requires 'proper care'

Currants, blueberries and perennial vegetables are safe to plant now and can provide an abundance of fresh produce for years to come, says master gardener Brian Minter.
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Backyard Astronomer: The Total Solar Eclipse

Backyard Astronomer: The Total Solar Eclipse

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