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'Proud of my scars': Burnaby burn survivor shares story in support of Hometown Heroes Lottery

'Proud of my scars': Burnaby burn survivor shares story in support of Hometown Heroes Lottery

A trip to camp changed Boris Lau's perspective on living with his life-changing scars: "[They] do not define me."
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Rising construction costs threaten Metro Vancouver affordable housing projects

Rising construction costs threaten Metro Vancouver affordable housing projects

The added costs will eat away at the $100 million the regional government has budgeted for the next decade to build affordable housing projects, according to a report.
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Student achievements celebrated at Burnaby's SFU convocation

Student achievements celebrated at Burnaby's SFU convocation

SFU saw its first-ever Black graduation celebration event this year, and undergraduate students win medals for academic success, inclusion efforts and character.
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Burnaby approves $50M for 2 'sister fire halls' by 2023

Burnaby approves $50M for 2 'sister fire halls' by 2023

The city has sped up the building of the SFU and Duthie Avenue fire stations by using a new project delivery model for the first time.
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‘There are trade-offs’: Expect Metrotown-Park Royal bus rapid transit in next 3-5 years, says TransLink CEO

‘There are trade-offs’: Expect Metrotown-Park Royal bus rapid transit in next 3-5 years, says TransLink CEO

BRT is said to be a concrete solution to alleviate North Shore crises of congestion and affordability in the short term
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Volunteer wayfinders wanted for SkyTrain stations in Burnaby, Coquitlam

Volunteer wayfinders wanted for SkyTrain stations in Burnaby, Coquitlam

TransLink initiates new community transit volunteer program.
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Metro Vancouver food bank demand rising higher than national average

Metro Vancouver food bank demand rising higher than national average

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is seeing 1,000 new clients monthly, a situation the organization's chief operating officer calls "quite staggering."
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Burnaby's Simon Fraser University now ranked 8th in Canada

Burnaby's Simon Fraser University now ranked 8th in Canada

Innovation and sustainability cited as key strengths of the school.
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Quebec man gets two years' jail for Burnaby crash that injured teen

Quebec man gets two years' jail for Burnaby crash that injured teen

Moussa Daoui, 33, pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing bodily harm in relation to a serious crash at Gilmore Avenue and Halifax Street in June 2020.
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What’s there to do in Burnaby this week?: June 7-12

What’s there to do in Burnaby this week?: June 7-12

Burnaby is bustling this week, with events including comedy theatre, a potters’ guild ceramics sale and an open house at the Burnaby Eco-Centre!
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