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Trial for man accused of murdering Burnaby's Marrisa Shen delayed a seventh time

Trial for man accused of murdering Burnaby's Marrisa Shen delayed a seventh time

The jury has been selected for the trial of Ibrahim Ali, the man accused of murdering Burnaby teen Marrisa Shen in July 2017, but a trial scheduled to begin April 3 has been postponed by two days for "pre-trial matters."
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Letter: Don't cover up Central Park pool

Letter: Don't cover up Central Park pool

In this rapidly densifying area, having a pool in which we can enjoy sunshine and the open sky is a welcome relief, reader says.
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Letters: Park scheme is dead; unrestricted development lives on

Letters: Park scheme is dead; unrestricted development lives on

Now-quashed plan to put an organic waste facility in Fraser Foreshore Park was bad, but other environmental problems are real and ongoing in Burnaby, readers say.
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'Horrendously dangerous’ drunk driving nets Burnaby man $1K fine, driving ban

'Horrendously dangerous’ drunk driving nets Burnaby man $1K fine, driving ban

Burnaby RCMP got reports on Feb. 5, 2022 of a driver “swerving all over the road” on Lougheed Highway and Gaglardi Way, according to information presented in court.
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Burnaby groups granted nearly $219K for environment, public safety programs

Burnaby groups granted nearly $219K for environment, public safety programs

“I am grateful to see this funding support for these key players who make our communities safer and a joy to be in.”
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These Burnaby developments are up for public hearing this March

These Burnaby developments are up for public hearing this March

Want to know what's being considered for development in Burnaby?
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Popular yogurt-drink chain 'Hey! I am Yogost' headed to Metrotown

Popular yogurt-drink chain 'Hey! I am Yogost' headed to Metrotown

Time for some tasty yogurt refreshment.
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‘Horrific attack’ by black-out-drunk stranger ruins family picnic at Burnaby park

‘Horrific attack’ by black-out-drunk stranger ruins family picnic at Burnaby park

Lucus Lawrence Wright, 26, was sentenced Wednesday for an aggravated assault that broke the jaw and cheekbone of a father of three at Barnet Marine Park on Canada Day.
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Burnaby wants feedback on laneway housing rules: 1 parking spot required, 1,500 sq. ft. allowed

Burnaby wants feedback on laneway housing rules: 1 parking spot required, 1,500 sq. ft. allowed

Burnaby residents can tell the city what they think of the proposed laneway housing program at two open houses on March 28 and March 29.
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World Water Day 2023: Conserving water for a better future

World Water Day 2023: Conserving water for a better future

SFU expert and Burnaby environmentalists talk about the importance of conserving water.
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