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Lively City: A concert, a drawing workshop and more

Lively City: A concert, a drawing workshop and more

It’s not too late to get tickets to see Weezer and Panic! At The Disco on Thursday, July 28 at Deer Lake Park.
Highrise plan closer to getting city nod

Highrise plan closer to getting city nod

A development proposal in the Metrotown area that had a rough ride at a public hearing earlier this year appears to be on the way to approval.
Gallery plans awaiting action

Gallery plans awaiting action

It’s been a busy time for the Burnaby Arts Council. The group representing local artists is working hard on exhibits and events throughout the summer.
Q&A: Canadian singer-songwriter Lindi Ortega

Q&A: Canadian singer-songwriter Lindi Ortega

Lindi Ortega is one of the many performers on this year’s Burnaby Blues + Roots bill. Her voice has been described as a blend of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Emmylou Harris.
The meaning of life and death explored on stage

The meaning of life and death explored on stage

A Burnaby dancer and choreographer is hoping her latest body of work inspires people to speak up about social, political and environmental issues.
Housing protesters take to the streets

Housing protesters take to the streets

Just a few days after the occupation of a vacant building on Imperial Street by housing advocates came to an end with arrests, people took to the streets again over the issue of demovictions in the community.
Breast milk flows into Burnaby depot

Breast milk flows into Burnaby depot

Lactating Burnaby moms have poured on the generosity this year. Breast milk donations between January and June were more than double what they were during the same period last year, according to the Fraser Health Authority.
Burnaby student chases national title

Burnaby student chases national title

For Jenna Phillips, whether it’s in the arena or on the field, athletics is where she feels most comfortable. And, between the pipes representing B.C.
Burnaby RCMP investigating fatal crash

Burnaby RCMP investigating fatal crash

Burnaby Mounties are appealing for witnesses of a fatal collision between a motorcycle and van to come forward. The crash happened just after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Sperling Avenue.
Terry Beech sponsors anti-pipeline petition

Terry Beech sponsors anti-pipeline petition

Burnaby MP Terry Beech is sponsoring an e-petition against the Kinder Morgan pipeline, but it’s not clear if that means he’s choosing sides on the issue.