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It was the most-signed petition Kennedy Stewart has ever presented in Parliament.

If B.C.’s education minister wants to improve professional growth among teachers, he should adopt the Burnaby school district’s model instead of turning to legislation, according to a local teacher.

When Edmond Champoux stormed Juno Beach in Normandy back in 1944, his orders were clear: Don't look back, and don't stop to help anyone. "They told us, 'The job for you guys is to gain the beach.

Suspect shot by police dies in hospital

A man found suffering from gunshot wounds Friday afternoon has police believing there is a connection between him and a home invasion earlier that day. Shortly before 3 p.m.

Trafficking, drug possession and firearms related offences are among the significant number of charges laid against two Burnaby residents last week.

Mark Angelo says upstream site for facility puts public safety and environment at risk

If Mayor Derek Corrigan has an "I told you so" dance, he's breaking it out this week. More than three years ago, Corrigan spoke out against B.C.'s plan to create a municipal auditor general position, saying it would be a waste of money.

It’s not only one of the busiest malls in the region – it’s the tastiest, too. Metropolis at Metrotown won first place in the best food court category of this year’s Golden Plate Awards. The Georgia Straight holds the readers’ choice awards annually.

Paul Forseth has traditionally been the Tories’ candidate of choice in the federal riding of Burnaby–New Westminster, but there’s a new face in the race.