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Burnaby approves 17-storey tower at SFU with 'transit hub' for buses

Burnaby approves 17-storey tower at SFU with 'transit hub' for buses

Council approved a new development at UniverCity on Burnaby Mountain with a new bus exchange.
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Metro Vancouver workers' wage increases revealed by board

Metro Vancouver workers' wage increases revealed by board

Metro Vancouver union workers realize three-year contract with terms in line with other B.C. municipalities; union satisfied terms keep up with inflation.
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$22.5M pre-fab expansion fast-tracked at Burnaby's Kitchener Elementary

$22.5M pre-fab expansion fast-tracked at Burnaby's Kitchener Elementary

A 15-classroom expansion at Kitchener Elementary School could be ready as early as September 2024, according to BC Education Minister Rachna Singh.
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District of North Vancouver Halloween fireworks permit revenue a whimper, not a bang

District of North Vancouver Halloween fireworks permit revenue a whimper, not a bang

The average declared display value was $256.50. 
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'Dangerous' parking mayhem at this Burnaby park means paid parking is back for review

'Dangerous' parking mayhem at this Burnaby park means paid parking is back for review

The city's parks general manager said staff were sworn at and got their feet run over at the park by people that couldn't find parking.
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'You look so stupid': Ryan Reynolds picked apart by children during SickKids campaign

'You look so stupid': Ryan Reynolds picked apart by children during SickKids campaign

He's back with his ugly sweater.
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These touring puppies have a Burnaby playdate for adoption awareness

These touring puppies have a Burnaby playdate for adoption awareness

The BC Humane Society will be setting up a play area at Burnaby's Accent Inns this week to bring to light the current challenges of animal welfare.
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Baldrey: What's that smell? Smoke coming out of B.C. Opposition parties' ears?

Baldrey: What's that smell? Smoke coming out of B.C. Opposition parties' ears?

The NDP government’s move to cut off debate on key housing legislation in the fall sitting was not new. Other parties of multiple political stripes have done it before.
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Family culture the theme for Grandview Steelers' Teddy Bear Toss game

Family culture the theme for Grandview Steelers' Teddy Bear Toss game

The Burnaby junior hockey team's annual fundraiser donated stuffed animals to families in need over the holidays.
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Why a mom-preneur started a kid-friendly café on the Burnaby-New West border

Why a mom-preneur started a kid-friendly café on the Burnaby-New West border

Xanat Guiot, a mother of two, has opened a unique coffee shop where parents can enjoy each other's company while their young kids develop their motor skills.
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