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Burnaby homeless society finds new home

Burnaby homeless society finds new home

Burnaby’s society to help the homeless has found a home of its own, thanks to New Vista Society.
Lively City: The Hip, a new art exhibition and more!

Lively City: The Hip, a new art exhibition and more!

If you’re one of the many folks who didn’t get their hands on a pair of Tragically Hip tickets, head over to Civic Square on Saturday, Aug. 20 to catch a free outdoor screening of their last concert in Kingston, Ont.
Q&A: Taryn Faustman, accomplished dancer

Q&A: Taryn Faustman, accomplished dancer

Taryn Faustman isn’t your typical millennial. The 25-year-old dancer from Burnaby has travelled to all seven continents as a result of her dancing career.
Bedbugs put the bite on Burnaby residents

Bedbugs put the bite on Burnaby residents

At a patio table in the back of Swedish Canadian Manor, a group of residents sit around chatting. It’s typically an opportunity for neighbours to kibitz about the day in the warm summer air. But the conversation isn’t so pleasant.
Drivers sought for Metro Vancouver study

Drivers sought for Metro Vancouver study

Participants learn how to drive more efficiently, while cutting gas consumption and emissions
Pipeline panellist sees no conflict of interest

Pipeline panellist sees no conflict of interest

Kim Baird said past participation in program with Kinder Morgan president doesn't impact her ability on panel
Pipeline protester found guilty

Pipeline protester found guilty

A teenager facing charges related to Kinder Morgan pipeline protests on Burnaby Mountain has been found guilty of two counts. On Wednesday, a B.C. provincial court judge found Jakub Markiewicz guilty of assault with a weapon and assault.
‘The community does not give its consent’

‘The community does not give its consent’

Burnaby residents speak against Kinder Morgan pipeline at final panel session
Edel Toner-Rogala: ‘I will be starting a new chapter in my life’

Edel Toner-Rogala: ‘I will be starting a new chapter in my life’

When Burnaby’s chief librarian Edel Toner-Rogala was growing up in New Brunswick, her parents instilled in her the notion she could do anything if she could read.
'Scratched, punched, bit, kicked'

'Scratched, punched, bit, kicked'

Burnaby Hospital care-aide featured in new poster campaign to end healthcare violence