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Two Burnaby students take on Braille Challenge

Two Burnaby students take on Braille Challenge

Russell Leung and Ava Henderson have an uncommon skill among Burnaby students, and last week they got a rare chance to show it off.
Lougheed Town Centre public hearing draws mixed reaction

Lougheed Town Centre public hearing draws mixed reaction

There is little doubt the vision for the new Lougheed Town Centre will transform the neighbourhood for decades to come, but if it’s for better or worse depends on who you ask.
Trauma expert allays Burnaby teachers' worries about supporting refugees

Trauma expert allays Burnaby teachers' worries about supporting refugees

Burnaby teachers and support staff packed a room at Burnaby North Secondary Friday to learn more about how to support refugee students. B.C.
Pink wave hits Burnaby schools

Pink wave hits Burnaby schools

If you are at Metropolis in Metrotown this morning, you might be surprised by an 11- or 12-year-old handing you a flower with an uplifting note or offering to carry your groceries or sidling up to you in a McDonald’s lineup and offering to pay for yo
Burnaby city manager retires

Burnaby city manager retires

After nearly 30 years working for Burnaby, the city’s top bureaucrat is retiring. On Monday, city manager Bob Moncur announced his retirement to applause and a standing ovation from city council and staff at the public meeting.
Activists in kayaks surround Kinder Morgan barge

Activists in kayaks surround Kinder Morgan barge

A group of activists in kayaks surrounded Kinder Morgan’s drilling barge on Sunday at the Westridge Marine Terminal. They sang and chanted in protest against the oil company’s ongoing geo-technical work.
Food security group wants city help with community gardens

Food security group wants city help with community gardens

A local food security group is hoping the City of Burnaby will help create more community gardens, especially with rising produce prices.
Burnaby hopes to snag funding for cycling project

Burnaby hopes to snag funding for cycling project

Cyclists rejoice, Burnaby is one of many municipalities across B.C. vying for a piece of the $6 million Bike B.C. pie.
Burnaby school hosts civil rights icon for Black History Month

Burnaby school hosts civil rights icon for Black History Month

A black student committee at Burnaby Mountain Secondary wants Canadians to know that race matters in this country.
Fire pre-plans for Kinder Morgan tank farm still outstanding

Fire pre-plans for Kinder Morgan tank farm still outstanding

It’s been more than a year since Kinder Morgan started working on fire pre-plans for the Burnaby Mountain tank farm, and they have yet to materialize.