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Burnaby NOW earns honours

Burnaby NOW earns honours

The Burnaby NOW is continuing its winning ways. The newspaper has just earned honours at the Canadian Community Newspaper Association Awards for Best Editorial Page.
Ethnic diversity of Burnaby school tapped for stem cells

Ethnic diversity of Burnaby school tapped for stem cells

A Burnaby high school has been targeted by Canadian Blood Services in a quest for stem cell donors for a six-year-old Richmond boy.
Here & Now: Golf, jazz and spring cleaning?

Here & Now: Golf, jazz and spring cleaning?

Get your swing on this weekend at the Burnaby Mountain Golf Festival. Everyone is invited to the April 23 event, running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Burnaby North Secondary hosts second Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Burnaby North Secondary hosts second Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Metrotown escalator still out of commission

Metrotown escalator still out of commission

An exact timeline of when the escalator at the bus loop outside Metropolis at Metrotown will be fixed is still unknown, according to the mall’s property manager.
Burnaby Hospital doctor urges people to plan ahead for the care they want...and don't want

Burnaby Hospital doctor urges people to plan ahead for the care they want...and don't want

It’s a scenario hospitalist Dr. Pol Morton has seen played out all too often in the Burnaby Hospital ER. A patient – confused or unconscious and deteriorating rapidly – unable to make decisions about medical care.
Report says rental turnover rate is high in North Burnaby

Report says rental turnover rate is high in North Burnaby

It’s probably no surprise to anyone who rents or owns a place for rent near Simon Fraser University that the tenant turnover is fairly high.
Julian not ruling out a run for NDP top job

Julian not ruling out a run for NDP top job

After whirlwind weekend that saw the NDP’s leader ousted at the party’s national convention, local MPs in New Westminster and Burnaby are taking stock of the events.
Burnaby politicians react to pipeline story

Burnaby politicians react to pipeline story

In a city where anything to do with oil pipelines can attract attention pretty quick, a recent news story suggesting the prime minister is getting ready to approve pipeline projects, including Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain Pipeline, was expected to
Burnaby contest brings out best in local deaf students

Burnaby contest brings out best in local deaf students

Annual Optimist Communication Contest hits local theatre.