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Burnaby school district welcomes extra $1 million from province

Burnaby school district welcomes extra $1 million from province

The Burnaby school district got an unforeseen $1-million boost from the provincial government this week, and school board chair Ron Burton didn’t even take a jab at the B.C.
Here & Now: Burnaby kids sell snacks to support Fort Mac

Here & Now: Burnaby kids sell snacks to support Fort Mac

Last Saturday’s rain didn’t dampen the spirits of a group of Burnaby children who wanted to raise some money for Fort McMurray residents affected by the wildfire.
Serving up some serious food for thought

Serving up some serious food for thought

Local residents are invited to attend a free forum at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre on June 8 that covers all things food.
Petition calls on Liberals to halt pipeline

Petition calls on Liberals to halt pipeline

More than 1,200 British Columbians have signed an online petition that calls on the Trudeau government to reject the Trans Mountain expansion project. Kennedy Stewart, MP for Burnaby South, presented e-petition No.
Burnaby student earns bronze at national science fair

Burnaby student earns bronze at national science fair

Have you ever wondered about the knocking or clunking in your pipes when you turn off a tap? École Alpha Secondary Grade 11 student Danté Wong wondered about it too and turned that curiosity into a medal-winning project at the Youth Sciences Canada n
Burnaby elementary school victorious at provincial chess contest

Burnaby elementary school victorious at provincial chess contest

Burnaby’s Marlborough Elementary School unseated defending champions St. George’s Junior School from Vancouver to win the B.C. Elementary School Team Chess tournament last month.
Liberal candidate drops out of 2017 race after Twitter controversy

Liberal candidate drops out of 2017 race after Twitter controversy

After a series of “insensitive” tweets from 2012 resurfaced earlier this month, the B.C. Liberal candidate for Burnaby-Lougheed has announced he won’t be running in the 2017 provincial election.
Michael J. Fox golf tourney raises funds to improve namesake theatre

Michael J. Fox golf tourney raises funds to improve namesake theatre

The annual Michael J. Fox Charity Golf Tournament and gala dinner raised between $60,000 to $65,000 in donations to help renovate the Michael J. Fox Theatre in South Burnaby
One-dog rule has Burnaby woman in a bind

One-dog rule has Burnaby woman in a bind

Sitting on the patio of a Burnaby townhouse unit with her best friend Spirit by her side, it doesn’t take much for Carole Cardinal to get emotional about her predicament. Cardinal and her 10-year-old lab are inseparable.
Private school parent calls out Burnaby parks and rec for discriminatory practice

Private school parent calls out Burnaby parks and rec for discriminatory practice

Burnaby parks and rec doesn’t want to discriminate between public school and private school students when it comes to picking volunteers for summer camp and playground programs.