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Sentencing set in gangland slaying outside Burnaby vape store

Sentencing set in gangland slaying outside Burnaby vape store

Ahmed Riyaz Tahir, 21, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the killing of Blerton (Toni) Dalipi, 19, outside Boss Vapes in May 2021 amid a surge of shootings linked to the Lower Mainland gang conflict.
B.C. premier announces financial aid for cost-of-living increases

B.C. premier announces financial aid for cost-of-living increases

Rent increases capped at two per cent for 2023; temporary boost for B.C. Family Benefit and Climate Action Tax Credit for some households.
Devastating floods spur Canadian powerlifter to fundraise for aid

Devastating floods spur Canadian powerlifter to fundraise for aid

Sumeet Sharma, a powerlifting gold medalist for team Canada, has joined forces with his sponsors once again to raise money for communities affected by the floods in Pakistan.
Photos: Burnaby school welcomes students to 2022/23 school year

Photos: Burnaby school welcomes students to 2022/23 school year

Wednesday was the first full day of school for students around the Burnaby school district.
New British prime minister's old Burnaby school thrust into media spotlight

New British prime minister's old Burnaby school thrust into media spotlight

Retired teacher Bill Chambers says having his former Grade 7 student Liz Truss go on to become British Prime Minister this week is a 'neat story,' but not his proudest achievement as an educator.
Photos: Burnaby hosts Australian Rules Football Canada Cup

Photos: Burnaby hosts Australian Rules Football Canada Cup

Teams from across the country participated at Burnaby Lake.
BCGEU strikes deal with government for inflation-adjusted wages

BCGEU strikes deal with government for inflation-adjusted wages

After a two-week strike, 33,000 government workers from B.C.'s largest union will see possible raises in the range of 2% to 6.75% annually over the next three years.
Play looks at 1970s Ugandan expulsion through lens of family forced to flee

Play looks at 1970s Ugandan expulsion through lens of family forced to flee

Fifty years since Uganda expelled its Asian residents, Burnaby playwright explores his family's first-hand experiences in a play, 90 Days, coming to Metro Vancouver on Sept. 8.
SFU men's soccer notches first win of the season against Sonoma State

SFU men's soccer notches first win of the season against Sonoma State

SFU's junior-year goalkeeper Justyn Sandhu did not allow a single goal in two road matches with the newly-minted Red Leafs.
Help blow out the birthday candles as South Burnaby Metro Club turns 70

Help blow out the birthday candles as South Burnaby Metro Club turns 70

The South Burnaby Metro Club which was founded in 1952 to encourage youth's sporting activities in the community celebrates its 70th anniversary with music, cake and entertainment on Sept. 10 in Bonsor Park and recreation centre.