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Burnaby is not as high risk for fentanyl overdoses as other Lower Mainland areas

Burnaby is not as high risk for fentanyl overdoses as other Lower Mainland areas

While communities across B.C. are dealing with the scourge of an opioid and fentanyl crisis, new numbers show Burnaby is far from immune to the emergency. In 2016, as of Dec.
Politics? There's an app for that

Politics? There's an app for that

Newly created app tracks the voting records of B.C.’s MLAs
Film business booming in Burnaby

Film business booming in Burnaby

Burnaby’s film coordinator can’t say exactly how much money production companies have injected into the local economy because things have been too busy to do the math.
Lack of permanent shelter ‘deplorable’

Lack of permanent shelter ‘deplorable’

While winter’s icy grip over the Lower Mainland will ease up slightly in the coming days, the most recent and future cold weather predicted for the season is a concern for the folks who work with the city’s most vulnerable.
City will appeal Kinder Morgan decision

City will appeal Kinder Morgan decision

Appeal documents have to be submitted before Christmas
New Edmonds ice rink moving forward

New Edmonds ice rink moving forward

A new ice arena in Edmonds is one step closer to reality after council gave the nod to a feasibility and schematic design study of the project.
Trustee questions Burnaby Citizens Association colleagues on school board election

Trustee questions Burnaby Citizens Association colleagues on school board election

Election of chair and vice-chair reflects divisions, political ambitions on BCA-dominated board, says Meiling Chia
City focused on access to housing: Corrigan

City focused on access to housing: Corrigan

As 2016 comes to a close, Burnaby’s mayor is touting the growth in the last year as a major accomplishment in the city. At Monday’s council meeting, Mayor Derek Corrigan offered his year-end address that focused primarily on housing and development.
Crews working 24/7 to keep roads clear

Crews working 24/7 to keep roads clear

It’s been a couple years since the white stuff has fallen from the sky and blanketed Burnaby.
Beech breaks silence on Kinder Morgan pipeline

Beech breaks silence on Kinder Morgan pipeline

Nearly two weeks after the prime minister approved the controversial Kinder Morgan pipeline, the MP for Burnaby North-Seymour has finally come out to say he stands by the decision.