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Iranian man with bachelor’s, master’s degrees denied study permit for two-year BCIT diploma

Iranian man with bachelor’s, master’s degrees denied study permit for two-year BCIT diploma

An immigration officer wasn't satisfied Hosein Khazaie, 57, was a 'genuine student' who would leave Canada when his program was finished. The decision was upheld by the Federal Court of Canada.
Disciplinary action recommended in Myles Gray case

Disciplinary action recommended in Myles Gray case

For Myles' mother, Margie, the disciplinary measures don't go far enough. "I didn't know this side of life, this darkness," she says.
Feds pour $123.5M into affordable rental housing developments in Burnaby

Feds pour $123.5M into affordable rental housing developments in Burnaby

“It’s time for investment to come to the City of Burnaby,” said the president of non-profit developer Catalyst Community Developments Society, as the city pitches in $31 million for affordable rental housing.
Handgun, ammunition, kilograms of drugs seized across the street from Burnaby elementary school

Handgun, ammunition, kilograms of drugs seized across the street from Burnaby elementary school

Police say a two-month investigation into an individual believed to be involved in the drug trade led them to a Burnaby Mountain apartment, where they seized a handgun, bullets and a large quantity of drugs.
Burnaby FC hires two new senior staff coaches

Burnaby FC hires two new senior staff coaches

Kim Bull and Kat Tomic bring experience and passion to their new roles as senior staff coaches for Burnaby Football Club.
Here's what Metro Vancouver Transit Police actually do

Here's what Metro Vancouver Transit Police actually do

Its main priority isn't what you think it is.
Neighbour angered at Burnaby cherry trees pruned to 'within an inch of their death'

Neighbour angered at Burnaby cherry trees pruned to 'within an inch of their death'

Heritage cherry trees on Boundary Road in the Heights had to be cut down for a city works project in 2019. Since then, replacement trees planted in front of one Burnaby home have been mutilated twice.
Indulge in sweet treats for a good cause on World Macaron Day

Indulge in sweet treats for a good cause on World Macaron Day

Yum — March 20 marks World Macaron Day and the arrival of spring.
"Linen-less" meetings and rapid turnarounds: How this Burnaby hotel adapted after COVID-19

"Linen-less" meetings and rapid turnarounds: How this Burnaby hotel adapted after COVID-19

Hotel and conference guests have different priorities in the wake of the pandemic.
Watch: Dinosaur, protesters storm Burnaby City Hall to oppose compost plant on wetlands

Watch: Dinosaur, protesters storm Burnaby City Hall to oppose compost plant on wetlands

Local environmentalists and streamkeepers took to city hall on Monday — including one in an inflatable dinosaur costume — to oppose the city's planned green recycling plant at Fraser Foreshore Park.