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Burnaby council considers seniors' supportive housing project

Burnaby council considers seniors' supportive housing project

The development proposal includes 100 supportive housing units and 145 long-term residential care beds, along with a childcare facility with spots for 61 children.
Burnaby students scoop up $6.8M in scholarships

Burnaby students scoop up $6.8M in scholarships

The school district's Class of '22 earned financial awards ranging from a few hundred dollars to $100,000.
'A culture of killing'? Auditor general asked to investigate BC Conservation Officer Service

'A culture of killing'? Auditor general asked to investigate BC Conservation Officer Service

A wildlife advocacy group is requesting an independent audit of the BC Conservation Officer Service, citing a lack of financial transparency and little progress in reducing the number of bears killed in the name of public safety since 2005.
Burnaby reading club helps Ukrainian refugee kids learn English, make friends

Burnaby reading club helps Ukrainian refugee kids learn English, make friends

Armstrong Elementary kindergarten teacher Iuliia Sukhina-Volkova has volunteered to host weekly reading clubs at two local libraries for children who've fled the war in Ukraine.
COVID-19 second dose vaccinations among eligible Burnaby children continue to lag

COVID-19 second dose vaccinations among eligible Burnaby children continue to lag

Newly detected COVID-19 infections in Burnaby also dropped in the past week.
Burnaby school district wins award for new, 108-year-old headquarters

Burnaby school district wins award for new, 108-year-old headquarters

The school board's $22M restoration of Schou Street School and new addition has earned recognition from Heritage BC.
'Not safe': Burnaby resident raises complaints about development

'Not safe': Burnaby resident raises complaints about development

Strata councils around the Gilmore Place development have seen damage and heaving to sidewalks - one resident says nearby development construction is to blame.
Update: Man sent to hospital after 'targeted' shooting in Burnaby

Update: Man sent to hospital after 'targeted' shooting in Burnaby

Burnaby RCMP and province's anti-gang squad investigating after a man was shot near Patterson Avenue and Hurst Street Monday.
Burnaby housing prices are still dropping as interest rates rise

Burnaby housing prices are still dropping as interest rates rise

“We’re seeing downward pressure on home prices as we enter summer in Metro Vancouver due to declining home buyer activity, not increased supply."
Still waiting for that ICBC gas relief rebate? It's coming, says province

Still waiting for that ICBC gas relief rebate? It's coming, says province

The B.C. government says it has sent out $142 million in rebates.