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Burnaby to draft agreement for 61 units of non-market housing

Burnaby to draft agreement for 61 units of non-market housing

The city now securing a housing agreement for non-market housing development with units for those with developmental disabilities.
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Halloween event bringing over 6,000 pumpkins to Burnaby this fall

Halloween event bringing over 6,000 pumpkins to Burnaby this fall

Check out Pumpkins After Dark this September at Swangard Stadium for pumpkin-carving demos, family-friendly activities and incredibly creative pumpkins carved by Canadian artists.
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Drug dealer with 'office' in Burnaby highrise sentenced for trying to have someone shot

Drug dealer with 'office' in Burnaby highrise sentenced for trying to have someone shot

Brandon Shiu Nandon, 29, has been handed a 15-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to drug trafficking, weapons charges and counseling another person to shoot someone in exchange for money and drugs.
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Photos: Burnaby celebrates Pride at Civic Square

Photos: Burnaby celebrates Pride at Civic Square

Drag and ballroom performers took to the stage at Civic Square, dancing, lip-syncing and taking in the sun last weekend - check out the sweet styles and fantastic activities celebrants got up to.
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Burnaby residents pushing for off-leash dog space at Avondale Park

Burnaby residents pushing for off-leash dog space at Avondale Park

"We need an off-leash park in the Cascade-Schou area."
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Update: Two dead in crash on Burnaby-New West border, police watchdog investigating

Update: Two dead in crash on Burnaby-New West border, police watchdog investigating

Metro Vancouver Transit Police say one of its officers had tried to stop a car that allegedly 'fled at a high rate of speed' and then slammed into another vehicle at 10th Avenue and Sixth Street. Both people in that car have now died.
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Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory for ground-level ozone

Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory for ground-level ozone

According to the Air Quality Health Index, eastern parts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley show an AQHI index value of moderate risk.
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Burnaby sees no movement in COVID-19 second dose vaccination rates among eligible Burnaby children

Burnaby sees no movement in COVID-19 second dose vaccination rates among eligible Burnaby children

New Westminster is first in Fraser Health with 59 per cent for second doses.
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Burnaby's BCIT receives provincial cash to help with academic upgrades

Burnaby's BCIT receives provincial cash to help with academic upgrades

“We’re committed to making it easier for British Columbians to get ahead."
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Burnaby firefighters help summer school kids keep cool

Burnaby firefighters help summer school kids keep cool

Summer school students gather on the Edmonds Community School field every Friday after classes are over for a drenching from a fire truck from the fire station next door.
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