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Burnaby computer student strikes national Skills Canada gold two years in a row

Burnaby computer student strikes national Skills Canada gold two years in a row

A Burnaby computer student has struck gold for two years in a row at the Skills Canada National Competition. Gio Porta won gold in IT Network Systems Administration as a high school student last year; this year he won in the post-secondary category.
SFU's observatory is hosting Friday night 'star parties'

SFU's observatory is hosting Friday night 'star parties'

Well, this is pretty cool. Simon Fraser University’s Trottier Observatory is hosting drop-in “start parties” every Friday night when weather permits.
Hundreds show up to anti-Trans Mountain pipeline protest near Science World

Hundreds show up to anti-Trans Mountain pipeline protest near Science World

Showing included Burnaby North-Seymour NDP candidate Svend Robinson, who called for a Canadian Green New Deal for a "just transition" into a green society
B.C. paying foster parents instead of supporting struggling families, experts say

B.C. paying foster parents instead of supporting struggling families, experts say

‘We’re willing to give strangers just about anything to look after kids, but we have this blockage when it comes to supporting families,’ says professor.
Third person killed on a Burnaby road in two days as Lougheed shut down

Third person killed on a Burnaby road in two days as Lougheed shut down

A third person has been killed on a Burnaby road in just two days as a pedestrian was struck by a driver on Friday night. Burnaby RCMP were called at approximately 08:50 p.m. to Lougheed Highway between Madison Avenue and Gilmore Avenue.
These breathtaking photos show unique view of Vancouver from above

These breathtaking photos show unique view of Vancouver from above

Courier photographer Dan Toulgoet shares his perspective of the city on high
This key North Burnaby intersection will closed for several weeks

This key North Burnaby intersection will closed for several weeks

FortisBC expects to close the intersection of Broadway and Duthie Avenue next week, as work on its gas line upgrades progresses in Burnaby. The closure is anticipated to start as early as next Tuesday, June 11.
Man serving life for Burnaby gang hit could get out 5 yrs early

Man serving life for Burnaby gang hit could get out 5 yrs early

Sameer Mapara eligible for parole in 2022 after 'faint hope' hearing
Second fatality in two days on Burnaby roads as Kingsway shut down

Second fatality in two days on Burnaby roads as Kingsway shut down

A second fatality in two days has happened on a Burnaby road. Burnaby RCMP investigators are on scene near Metrotown mall this afternoon trying to determine the cause of a fatal crash that may have involved as many as eight vehicles.
80 Metro Vancouver students receive scholarships from $50-million fund

80 Metro Vancouver students receive scholarships from $50-million fund

Three North Van youth among recipients of Beedie Luminaries fund