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Remembering a man dedicated to his city

Remembering a man dedicated to his city

Burnaby’s George McLean passes away at 89

Two city-owned homes may be demolished

Two city parks may grow to encompass neighbouring city-owned properties after the structures on them are removed or demolished. A city staff report recommending the sale or demolition of houses at 5361 Rumble St. and 1576 Gilmore Ave.

Burnaby council submitting emergency FCM resolution on oil spills

The City of Burnaby is rushing to submit a resolution regarding oil spill response to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities before its annual conference next month.

Council briefs: Burnaby council could delay releasing agendas

Burnaby councillors might get a little more time to peruse their council meeting agendas before the press starts calling, due to a bylaw amendment put forward by the city clerk.

Burnaby bug battle ramps up

City will offer nematodes to citizens in effort to combat chafer beetles.

NDP renews calls for anti-SLAPP suit law

Pipeline protester Alan Dutton pushing for legal change

Affordable rentals proposed for Edmonds

The issue of affordable housing continues to be a hot topic in Burnaby and throughout the region, but on Monday night city council took one small step toward addressing the problem.

Comfort women statue proposal inspires discussion

There has been much back-and-forth in Burnaby after a comfort women statue was proposed for Central Park, but one group wants to take the conversation in another direction.

UPDATE: Kinder Morgan's tank farm risk assessment lacking: U.K. expert

Company's assessment fails to include boilover event as worst-case scenario
Retired Burnaby fire captain's fundraising expectations exceeded

Retired Burnaby fire captain's fundraising expectations exceeded

Eoin White was hoping to raise $35,000 for Nepalese families following two earthquakes, but the generosity of friends and strangers left him stunned