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Burnaby council concerned about developers cutting down trees, evading bylaws

Burnaby council concerned about developers cutting down trees, evading bylaws

'We need to plant more trees,' say Burnaby staff.
Burnaby eye surgeon awarded $6.4M in damages for Vancouver rear-ender

Burnaby eye surgeon awarded $6.4M in damages for Vancouver rear-ender

Femida Kherani's practice as a plastic surgeon for the eyes decreased by about 50 per cent after a crash in Vancouver seven years ago, according to a recent court ruling.
Burnaby Lake bike path paving delayed after funding, ownership concerns

Burnaby Lake bike path paving delayed after funding, ownership concerns

Plans to build a greenway at Burnaby Lake are turning out to be more expensive and more complicated than expected.
Cyclists can kit up to help a Port Moody Olympian beat cancer

Cyclists can kit up to help a Port Moody Olympian beat cancer

Krista Guloien Temple was born in New Westminster, grew up in Port Moody and learned to row while attending Simon Fraser University in Burnaby.
Burnaby strata's fine against owner who changed door lock upheld

Burnaby strata's fine against owner who changed door lock upheld

The strata at the Brentwood Three highrise in Burnaby fined an owner $200 for switching out her front door's mechanical lock with an electronic one.
Defamation case about $23M donation to Burnaby sport centre thrown out

Defamation case about $23M donation to Burnaby sport centre thrown out

Scott Cousens, who was publicly credited with donating $23M to the Fortius Sport & Health Complex, launched a defamation suit against Vivian Krause, who questioned the claim on her blog.
Toxic drug deaths rise to 27 in Burnaby for 2024

Toxic drug deaths rise to 27 in Burnaby for 2024

"Every single one of these deaths is a stark reminder that there is more work to do."
Baldrey: COVID-19 pandemic 'ended long ago' — for most of us

Baldrey: COVID-19 pandemic 'ended long ago' — for most of us

Columnist Keith Baldrey reflects on his coverage of the pandemic and why he believes it was "the most important" in recent journalistic history.
Burnaby to hike street parking fees in Metrotown

Burnaby to hike street parking fees in Metrotown

Rates will increase about 18% at the end of September.
New technology to help Burnaby Hospital get lab results sooner

New technology to help Burnaby Hospital get lab results sooner

“Many patient care decisions rely on lab results, and now we can provide those faster due to automation helping with simpler tests."