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Uncovering Burnaby Mountain's prehistoric, subtropical past: a 55-year journey

Uncovering Burnaby Mountain's prehistoric, subtropical past: a 55-year journey

Fossils collected at an SFU construction site in the 1960s are the subject of a recent research paper that reveals palms once grew where Burnaby Mountain stands now.
Letter: Burnaby has ‘zero urgency’ to fix rental housing crisis

Letter: Burnaby has ‘zero urgency’ to fix rental housing crisis

"Instead of focusing time and effort on policy changes that could actually provide more homes that are more affordable, Burnaby is still planning to waste many more years on small details, making the rental housing disaster increasingly dire in the process."
After delays, Burnaby to get 27 more elusive electric vehicles

After delays, Burnaby to get 27 more elusive electric vehicles

“This is actually a far cry from how many vehicles we would ideally like to get in in 2023,” city staff said.
Three-day gaming convention returns to Burnaby today with 100+ games

Three-day gaming convention returns to Burnaby today with 100+ games

Once-a-year gaming event is back in Burnaby after four-year hiatus.
Different strokes: A calligraphy lesson for all ages in Burnaby

Different strokes: A calligraphy lesson for all ages in Burnaby

Burnaby residents to get a lesson in old-fashioned lettering with a modern twist.
Buster Keaton classics screened with live music in Burnaby

Buster Keaton classics screened with live music in Burnaby

A double bill of the silent comedy genius' work, along with music and a panel, is coming to the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts this weekend.
Letters: Don’t cover Central Park pool

Letters: Don’t cover Central Park pool

Enclosing outdoor facility would ruin the experience for swimmers, readers say.
What will densifying your single-family home neighbourhood cost?

What will densifying your single-family home neighbourhood cost?

Metro Vancouver is embarking on a study that will look at neighbourhood densification costs: Kamloops survey said infill projects could require $20,000 to $50,000 in development cost charges per housing unit
Players file injunction against SFU to reinstate football program

Players file injunction against SFU to reinstate football program

Notice of civil claim alleges SFU breached its contract with players.
Burnaby rents rise between 15 and 26% from one year ago

Burnaby rents rise between 15 and 26% from one year ago

Rentals.ca's April report shows Burnaby holds the fourth highest one- and two-bedroom rent averages in the country.