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Burnaby celebrates 50-year relationship with Kushiro

Burnaby got its first sister when delegates from Kushiro, Japan visited the city in 1965.

Burnaby council alarmed over land transfer

City council is worried about the future of social housing in B.C. now that the province is selling property off to non-profits. The B.C. Housing non-profit asset transfer program launched last fall. Coun.
Burnaby firefighters home from Nepal

Burnaby firefighters home from Nepal

They spent six days combing the rubble with dogs and a device that can detect people scratching and tapping beneath the surface, but they didn’t find anyone alive.
UPDATED: The Heights of fashion

UPDATED: The Heights of fashion

Burnaby Heights is much more than an ideal spot to grab a cup of coffee or dinner from a deli – it’s now a fashion hub. Luxury Labels opened at 4550 Hastings St.

City not happy with Kinder Morgan's answers

Burnaby criticizing NEB for not forcing company to provide more info on pipeline expansion

Feds unveil Canada 150 Fund in Burnaby

The federal government is doling out money for events celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Last Thursday, federal Heritage Minister Shelly Glover announced the new Canada 150 Fund at the Burnaby Village Museum.

Burnaby Farmers' Market is expanding this year

The Burnaby Farmers Market is blooming big this season. The market, which opens for the season this weekend, is going to include new farmers and vendors, food trucks and more.

Movers & Shakers: Sweet success for local chocolatier

Burnaby’s Christophe Bonzon is a chocolate master. The owner of Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie recently won four awards at the 2015 World Chocolate Masters Canadian final, according to a press release from Chez Christophe.

Rhodofest this weekend

Rhododendron blooms are bursting forth at Deer Lake Park, which is always cause to celebrate. This Sunday, Burnaby’s official flower will be centre stage at the city’s annual Rhodofest.

Burnaby teacher union president disappointed by Court of Appeal ruling

Burnaby Teachers’ Association president Rae Figursky said she was disappointed by a B.C.