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Burnaby apartment building owner loses appeal over $6M foreign buyer's tax bill

Burnaby apartment building owner loses appeal over $6M foreign buyer's tax bill

The numbered company that acquired a lowrise apartment building at 5978 Wilson Ave. in Metrotown in 2018 has lost a bid to have a $6-million foreign buyer's tax bill overturned.
Burnaby sportscaster Don Taylor to be inducted into BC Sports Hall of Fame

Burnaby sportscaster Don Taylor to be inducted into BC Sports Hall of Fame

Taylor, an Alpha Secondary grad, has been synonymous with B.C. sports radio and television since coming onto the scene in 1985.
Motorcycle impounded after more than doubling speed limit in Burnaby

Motorcycle impounded after more than doubling speed limit in Burnaby

Burnaby RCMP has seen a spike in excessive speeding and is urging drivers to slow down as days get shorten and the weather worsens.
Burnaby cyclist's warning of 'extremely dangerous' bike lane sparks urgent review

Burnaby cyclist's warning of 'extremely dangerous' bike lane sparks urgent review

A Burnaby cyclist said he was hit by a van on the Gilmore multi-use path and has experienced multiple near-misses.
Drugging, robbery charges dropped against Vancouver escort Jessica Kane

Drugging, robbery charges dropped against Vancouver escort Jessica Kane

Two charges of robbery and administering a drug to commit an offence were stayed Wednesday against Vancouver escort Jessica Kane, who remains accused of drugging and stealing from other clients in Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey and Langley.
These 5 Burnaby developments are up for public hearing next week

These 5 Burnaby developments are up for public hearing next week

Developments up for discussion include towers up to 60 storeys high in Brentwood, non-market rental units throughout the city and more.
Burnaby school board celebrates top academic grads of 2023

Burnaby school board celebrates top academic grads of 2023

Burnaby winners of the 2023 Governor General's Bronze Academic Medal for secondary schools were announced at a board meeting Monday.
Burnaby's first known 2024 provincial election candidate revealed

Burnaby's first known 2024 provincial election candidate revealed

Michael Wu, a local resident and entrepreneur, is set to run for the Burnaby North seat next fall for BC United.
New Burnaby Hospital mental health unit — still being built — receives $100K donation

New Burnaby Hospital mental health unit — still being built — receives $100K donation

The first phase of redevelopment is set to be completed by 2025 — five years after a fire destroyed the department.
Burnaby school to turn dead vines into majestic warhorse artwork

Burnaby school to turn dead vines into majestic warhorse artwork

Eco-arts company The Wizards of Makery will work with students at Cariboo Hill Secondary to create an eight-foot-tall warhorse or charger out of vines and twigs.