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Jack Knox: A punk legend's advice for new city councillors

Jack Knox: A punk legend's advice for new city councillors

Punk legend by night, city councillor by day, Joe Keithley has plenty of tips for council newcomers, including this one: Disagreements are fine, but confrontation won’t get you far.
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Bundle up, Burnaby — Arctic air is on the way

Bundle up, Burnaby — Arctic air is on the way

January is going out in a blast of frigid air.
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SFU Red Leafs softball ranked seventh in conference preseason poll

SFU Red Leafs softball ranked seventh in conference preseason poll

Northwest Nazarene is picked to finish first again.
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A Burnaby charity wants to build a laneway home — but delayed bylaw changes put the project in jeopardy

A Burnaby charity wants to build a laneway home — but delayed bylaw changes put the project in jeopardy

Aunt Leah’s Place wants to build a laneway home for young moms, but delays in changing Burnaby's bylaws have meant the project could lose its funding.
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This Burnaby scholarship is fostering diversity in libraries

This Burnaby scholarship is fostering diversity in libraries

Burnaby Public Library’s Picard Trust Award, a $2,500 scholarship for Indigenous, Black and people of colour pursuing library school, is accepting applications.
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Burnaby organization receives grant to help fight period poverty

Burnaby organization receives grant to help fight period poverty

“Periods are a natural part of life for many people, but unfortunately they can come with stigma, especially when you can’t afford the products you need."
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Should VanOpen tennis tourney come to Burnaby? Readers respond

Should VanOpen tennis tourney come to Burnaby? Readers respond

Got thoughts to share? Add your voice.
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Burnaby's Kaleigh Fratkin named Team Canada captain for PHF All-Star game

Burnaby's Kaleigh Fratkin named Team Canada captain for PHF All-Star game

Fratkin has won back-to-back Isobel Cups with the Boston Pride.
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Is the Burnaby school district unprepared for development in Brentwood?

Is the Burnaby school district unprepared for development in Brentwood?

Parents are concerned about overcrowded schools, but the school board has been 'very proactive' about making sure the province knows what Burnaby needs, says secretary-treasurer Russell Horswill.
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Burnaby woman earns place among top young environmentalists

Burnaby woman earns place among top young environmentalists

Mireta Strandberg-Salmon, 23-year-old Burnaby resident, named winner in Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25.
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