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Syrian refugees desperate for stable housing

Syrian refugees desperate for stable housing

Families didn't want to leave student resident at Burnaby's SFU campus
Burnaby MP's parents lost everything in housing market

Burnaby MP's parents lost everything in housing market

Kennedy Stewart explains why he won't buy
Refugee settlement groups call for more funding

Refugee settlement groups call for more funding

In the short time that Nawal Alkaied has made Burnaby her home, she’s fallen in love with the city. The mother of two children arrived in Burnaby in January as a refugee from war-torn Syria.
Blind Burnaby man to summit Mount Kilimanjaro

Blind Burnaby man to summit Mount Kilimanjaro

A blind Burnaby man plans to climb Africa’s tallest peak this fall to motivate people to grab a hold of life and not wait for a future that may never happen. On Sept.
Market feels the effects of a new tax

Market feels the effects of a new tax

It’s only been a few days since the province brought in an additional property transfer tax for foreign buyers, but early numbers suggest it could have a significant impact on the market.
No update on shootings from 2015

No update on shootings from 2015

B.C.’s independent police watchdog continues to investigate a spate of officer-involved shootings in Burnaby more than a year ago.
City will screen final Tragically Hip concert

City will screen final Tragically Hip concert

The City of Burnaby has joined the list of municipalities with plans for a community gathering to watch the final show of one of Canada’s most celebrated bands.
Korean fest on this weekend at Swangard

Korean fest on this weekend at Swangard

2016 marks 15-year anniversary
Q&A: Silvana Lovera Herra, young lawyer

Q&A: Silvana Lovera Herra, young lawyer

When Silvana Lovera Herra walked across the UBC stage in 2013 to receive her law degree, it was a very special moment for her. It marked the end of seven years of rigorous academia, with no break in between.
Club organizer defends Market Crossing car meet

Club organizer defends Market Crossing car meet

For some, a large gathering of young people in souped-up sports cars looks like a group that is up to no good.