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Minter: Winter flowering shrubs are treasures for all

Minter: Winter flowering shrubs are treasures for all

Master gardener Brian Minter says adding shrubs, and its plentiful colours, can provide comfort on greyer days this season.
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Here's where Burnaby ranked among Canada's top 100 most livable cities

Here's where Burnaby ranked among Canada's top 100 most livable cities

Aside from access to education and its transportation system, Burnaby was placed in the bottom tier of The Globe and Mail's annual report.
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'Gutting': This beloved Burnaby brewery is shutting down for good this month

'Gutting': This beloved Burnaby brewery is shutting down for good this month

The brewery cited challenging economic times and consumer preferences moving away from craft beer as reasons for the closure.
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Festival of Trees on display in Burnaby to raise child hunger awareness

Festival of Trees on display in Burnaby to raise child hunger awareness

The Hilton Vancouver Metrotown also recently donated $4,000 to Backpack Buddies, who have partnered with the festival to help provide meals to local students.
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Column: Budget update proves government isn't serious about federal finances

Column: Budget update proves government isn't serious about federal finances

Put down the credit card and pick up some scissors, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation's best suggestion for Ottawa.
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Burnaby plans massive park transformation under SkyTrain tracks along BC Parkway

Burnaby plans massive park transformation under SkyTrain tracks along BC Parkway

City council will consider next steps in a plan to revamp part of the BC Parkway.
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Defence suggests slain Burnaby girl was attracted to Ibrahim Ali, sex wasn’t forced

Defence suggests slain Burnaby girl was attracted to Ibrahim Ali, sex wasn’t forced

Defence lawyer Kevin McCullough wrapped up his closing arguments Friday at the first-degree murder trial of Ibrahim Ali.
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B.C. mayors object to unpoliced ports as fentanyl crisis endures

B.C. mayors object to unpoliced ports as fentanyl crisis endures

Delta Mayor George Harvie says there's no coincidence B.C. is grappling with a horrible illicit drug overdose crisis as its ports remain unpoliced.
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Video: Burnaby's Christine Sinclair 'shook' from Ryan Reynolds' special message

Video: Burnaby's Christine Sinclair 'shook' from Ryan Reynolds' special message

Sinclair was awestruck and happy to receive a congratulatory video from another B.C. icon.
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Burnaby is a paradise for K-pop fans, says Spotify Wrapped

Burnaby is a paradise for K-pop fans, says Spotify Wrapped

"My people are in Burnaby!" one K-pop fan wrote online.
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