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Hundreds expected to lose homeowner grants in city

Hundreds expected to lose homeowner grants in city

When property assessments land in the mail this week, some Burnaby residents will find the values of their homes have increased by some of the biggest numbers in the region.
‘Sometimes it’s an error in judgment’

‘Sometimes it’s an error in judgment’

Paul McDonell lost his son in 1996 and it left him with a life-changing view of pedestrian safety
Pablo the pit bull spared by judge

Pablo the pit bull spared by judge

The Burnaby owners of a pit bull responsible for killing a neighbour’s four-pound Yorkshire terrier will get to keep their dog with strict conditions.
Fire that razed seven transport trucks deemed suspicious

Fire that razed seven transport trucks deemed suspicious

A two-alarm fire that destroyed seven transport trucks and thousands of dollars worth of produce at a Burnaby business has been deemed suspicious by police and fire officials. Fire crews were called to Pemberton Transport Co. at 7850 Venture St.
The NOW's Top 5 most-read stories of 2016

The NOW's Top 5 most-read stories of 2016

This past year proved to be a busy one
Year in review: Car meet-up called off

Year in review: Car meet-up called off

The ‘Don't start your engines' Award
Year in review: Hillary wins in Burnaby

Year in review: Hillary wins in Burnaby

The ‘We’re with her’ Award
Year in review: Attacks worry residents

Year in review: Attacks worry residents

It wasn’t a great start to 2016 for residents in North Burnaby, especially those living in the Forest Grove area. For a couple months, the community was on edge after a series of attacks and assaults on young women. On Feb.
Year in review: Political bid cut short

Year in review: Political bid cut short

The 'It Was Over Before It Began' Award
Year in review: International students score

Year in review: International students score

The Diversity Award