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Put your best foot forward and groove for a cause

Put your best foot forward and groove for a cause

Bollywood dance company encourages people to dance for a good cause in free classes in Burnaby and across Metro Vancouver.
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Back when a Burnaby reader hated the ‘inane fantasy name of SkyTrain’

Back when a Burnaby reader hated the ‘inane fantasy name of SkyTrain’

NOW reader F.G. Gribben thought the new advanced light rapid transit system opened in December 1985 was a 'laudable feat of engineering' with a stupid name.
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SFU team to head to Egypt for climate-change talks

SFU team to head to Egypt for climate-change talks

Seven delegates from SFU will be attending the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
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Historical transit society hosting garage sale in Burnaby

Historical transit society hosting garage sale in Burnaby

Get ready for a transit-themed treasure trove.
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Man shows up at B.C. hospital with gunshot wounds, but no crime scene

Man shows up at B.C. hospital with gunshot wounds, but no crime scene

Police are trying to find the shooting scene.
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Yes, you'll earn an extra hour of sleep Sunday as daylight savings ends in B.C.

Yes, you'll earn an extra hour of sleep Sunday as daylight savings ends in B.C.

It's time to 'fall back' on the clocks, but by this time next year, they could be set to a new permanent standard time.
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Survey says: Housing is top issue in New West and Burnaby

Survey says: Housing is top issue in New West and Burnaby

The Angus Reid Institute surveyed Metro Vancouver residents about various issues after the recent civic elections – including the region’s top issues and amalgamation of cities
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Express your connection to Burnaby's landscape in community art project

Express your connection to Burnaby's landscape in community art project

Colourful magnetic patterns will be incorporated into a design to adorn a construction fence as the new Burnaby Lake Aquatic Facility is built.
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Neighbours concerned new Burnaby fire hall will displace family of black bears

Neighbours concerned new Burnaby fire hall will displace family of black bears

Neighbours weren't consulted about a City of Burnaby plan to build a new fire station in a city-owned green belt currently shielding their neighbourhood from the Trans Mountain tank farm.
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BCIT students stand out at U.S. cybersecurity challenge

BCIT students stand out at U.S. cybersecurity challenge

BCIT digital forensics and cybersecurity students put online crime-fighting techniques into action at American challenge.
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