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TV show seeks local residents

Do you know someone who deserves a break? Perhaps a devoted stay-at-home mom who could use some downtime on a sunny beach, or a hard-working volunteer who's always dreamed of climbing the Eiffel Tower.

Riding border changes

Burnaby could see big changes to federal riding boundaries
Finding friendship in the great outdoors

Finding friendship in the great outdoors

Campaign launched on city streets

The onset of summer and sunny weather means more people will be out enjoying themselves.

Labour board takes issue with ICBC bargaining

The B.C. Labour Relations Board issued its finding last week that ICBC has not been bargaining in good faith with COPE 378 members regarding monetary compensation.

Top 5 happenings

Aug. 13 to 17 Japacamp 2012 at the Nikkei Centre in Burnaby, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres.
Skunk saved from city garbage truck

Skunk saved from city garbage truck

It's a foul smelling job, but someone has to do it. The Wildlife Rescue Association in Burnaby helped save a skunk trapped in a garbage truck last week.

All-ages show at club

Local band set to tour the country this September

TransLink to keep TaxiSaver program

Seniors, the disabled, and advocates for these groups breathed a collective sigh of relief this week after TransLink reversed its decision to scrap the TaxiSaver program.

SUCCESS helps raise close to $35,000 for family of Burnaby sushi house homicide victim

Yuzhe Zhong lost her husband tragically and the public has come to her aid. Andy Tran was killed May 27 at his restaurant, the Royal Oak Sushi House, leaving Zhong and their two children, two and five, without a husband and father.