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Developers push back on Burnaby's proposed $40K parking stall 'penalty'

Developers push back on Burnaby's proposed $40K parking stall 'penalty'

Burnaby wants to reduce parking minimums to meet its climate targets, but developers say it could cost them millions — and hike housing prices.
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Nine cities, nine concerts, 12 hours: this B.C. band's live show in Burnaby can help break a world record

Nine cities, nine concerts, 12 hours: this B.C. band's live show in Burnaby can help break a world record

You can be part of the world record too — just stop by the concert for a worthy cause.
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Letter: Sports box benefits Burnaby

Letter: Sports box benefits Burnaby

Lacrosse box at Confederation Park has been a crucible for local amateur sports, reader says.
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'Junior' officer tasked with arrest of Ibrahim Ali for Burnaby murder, trial hears

'Junior' officer tasked with arrest of Ibrahim Ali for Burnaby murder, trial hears

Burnaby RCMP Const. Jason Cutler had only been a Mountie for about 18 months and didn't speak Arabic or Kurdish when he was tasked with arresting Ibrahim Ali for the murder of a 13-year-old girl found dead in Central Park in July 2017.
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Celebrate summer with free concerts, dance and art lessons at the Brentwood Mall

Celebrate summer with free concerts, dance and art lessons at the Brentwood Mall

Summer Event Series 2023 returns to mall July 8.
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'Disturbing' rise in violence against first responders sparks proposed legislation

'Disturbing' rise in violence against first responders sparks proposed legislation

New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian pushes for tougher laws to protect firefighters and first responders
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Get ready for a three-day bubble tea extravaganza at this sip-tacular summer festival in Burnaby

Get ready for a three-day bubble tea extravaganza at this sip-tacular summer festival in Burnaby

Vancouver Bubble Tea festival returns to Swangard Stadium from July 7 to 9 featuring city’s boba tea brands.
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Man charged with ‘indecent act’ inside women’s washroom at Burnaby park

Man charged with ‘indecent act’ inside women’s washroom at Burnaby park

Christopher Johnson, 48, has been charged with committing an indecent act in a public place in relation to an alleged incident inside a women's washroom at Rene Memorial Park in Burnaby Sunday.
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Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: July 7-9

Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: July 7-9

Bubble Tea Festival? Pride BBQ? Japanese farmers market? Burnaby has a whole host of things to do this weekend.
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Burnaby homeowners decry 6-storey rental proposal as 'eyesore'

Burnaby homeowners decry 6-storey rental proposal as 'eyesore'

The City of Burnaby says the development is "much-needed affordable housing," but homeowners opposed the Metro Vancouver Housing proposal, expressing concerns the height would be "like a skyscraper."
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