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Demoviction occupation ends peacefully

Demoviction occupation ends peacefully

The activist occupation of a vacant building slated for demolition on Imperial Street has come to a peaceful end.
Five grain cars derail in North Burnaby

Five grain cars derail in North Burnaby

One car ended up in the Burrard Inlet
[UPDATE] Prison riot a result of gang ties, says union

[UPDATE] Prison riot a result of gang ties, says union

Management says revoked privileges were the motivating factor
Where is NDP on demovictions?

Where is NDP on demovictions?

As the occupation of 5025 Imperial St. by housing activists stretches into its second week, a growing chorus of criticism is being levelled at elected officials in Burnaby for not speaking out on the issue of demovictions.
Burnaby demoviction protest continues into second week

Burnaby demoviction protest continues into second week

The occupation of a vacant apartment on Imperial Street by protesters has moved into its second week with no end in sight. By Tuesday, members of Alliance Against Displacement were still occupying 5025 Imperial St.
Neighbourhood house wants people to comment on development plan

Neighbourhood house wants people to comment on development plan

The Burnaby Neighbourhood House is helping people chime in on the city’s vision to transform Metrotown into a new downtown hub.
Metrotown a popular place for Pokémon Go game

Metrotown a popular place for Pokémon Go game

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last week, the Pokémon Go craze is everywhere. With the official release of the game in Canada, the popularity is only expected to get even bigger.
Refugee case moves forward

Refugee case moves forward

Application for Mohammed Alsaleh's Syrian family now before government, Burnaby church vows to help
Refugee case moves forward

Refugee case moves forward

Application for Mohammed Alsaleh's Syrian family now before government, Burnaby church vows to help
[UPDATE] Burnaby residents pack meeting on pipeline, climate change

[UPDATE] Burnaby residents pack meeting on pipeline, climate change

Close to 200 people came out to MP Terry Beech’s town hall meeting on climate change and the Kinder Morgan pipeline, raising concerns about everything from bees to bitumen, to tank farm explosions and oil spills.