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Metrotown renters implored city council for help Tuesday as they have nowhere to go if demovicted because they aren’t covered by the city’s tenant assistance policy.

Burnaby firefighters were called to a fire on the second level of a parking garage at SFU at about 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, according to assistant fire Chief Darcy Robinson.

The Burnaby school district is requesting provincial funding commitments for nine additions at existing schools, three new schools, three replacements of older schools, six seismic upgrades and seven new sites for future schools – but the 'big' priority is Brentwood town centre, says secretary-treasurer Russell Horswill.

Burnaby is reviewing its liquor and cannabis policies, which include considering private cannabis businesses (currently not allowed in the city) and potential public desire for more places to consume liquor such as parks, spas and barbershops.

Burnaby real estate lawyer Anthony Shiau has admitted that, between May 2021 and March 2022, he made improper trust fund transactions and failed to verify client identification information during a real estate deal, according to the Law Society of B.C.

Upgrades to Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain station mean single-lane traffic in both directions till October and could cause some delays for motorists.

Want something to do besides Canada Day events this weekend? Burnaby’s got you covered. Check out anything from racket-sport speedball fun to a 19+ paint night.

Canada Day is packed with free, family-friendly activities this year, from fireworks to children’s crafts, to food trucks and performances - including pop star Lights.

Xiao Li Chen says she paid more than $500K to clean up contamination she claims came from an underground fuel oil tank at a property she bought on Holmes Street. Now she's suing her real estate agent and the couple who sold her the house.

The Scandinavian Midsummer Festival is always a hit — and this contest is one of the reasons why.