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This is an easy fix to ease NIMBY concerns about the SFU gondola

This is an easy fix to ease NIMBY concerns about the SFU gondola

I received a letter to the editor responding to my recent column that said people opposed to the Burnaby SFU gondola project were, technically, NIMBYs.
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Three mega-jackpot winners in Lotto Max in less than a week - what a world

Three mega-jackpot winners in Lotto Max in less than a week - what a world

All of a sudden, Lotto Max winners are rolling in on the regular. Tuesday’s draw saw a ticket win a staggering $65 million in Quebec. Now, we have two more winners – sadly not in B.C.
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Drug rings love them some luxury Burnaby condos

Drug rings love them some luxury Burnaby condos

The stereotype of an illicit drug operation is that of some ramshackle, run-down house with boards nailed over the windows. The truth, these days, is far different. Perhaps even a little surprising.
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This is why I'm bummed about plans for a new Burnaby North Secondary

This is why I'm bummed about plans for a new Burnaby North Secondary

The design plan for the new $79-million Burnaby North Second School is being met with wide acclaim from parents. And rightly so. It looks bright and bold, with details that aim to take up a much-smaller footprint than the existing 63-year-old school.
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‘You’re constantly drowning’ in cases and paperwork, says B.C. social worker

‘You’re constantly drowning’ in cases and paperwork, says B.C. social worker

An illustrated look at a day in the life of a child-protection worker
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Former Burnaby youth hockey coach guilty of voyeurism

Former Burnaby youth hockey coach guilty of voyeurism

Randy Downes coached hockey and baseball in Coquitlam, Burnaby, New Westminster and other Metro Vancouver cities.
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Legal cannabis edibles, drinks and other products eligible to be sold as early as December

Legal cannabis edibles, drinks and other products eligible to be sold as early as December

Restaurants unable to prepare cannabis infused meals, according to new regulations
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Driver in alleged hit-and-run fatality in Burnaby has been found

Driver in alleged hit-and-run fatality in Burnaby has been found

Burnaby RCMP has released new information about a spate of serious traffic accidents in the city over the last week, including three fatalities.
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Burnaby North Secondary Viking head here to stay – for now

Burnaby North Secondary Viking head here to stay – for now

He’s loved, he’s hated, he’s here to stay – for now.
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Canucks legend Jyrki Lumme signing free cards in Burnaby on Father's Day

Canucks legend Jyrki Lumme signing free cards in Burnaby on Father's Day

Looking for something to do with your dad this Father’s Day? Take him to meet a Vancouver Canucks legend.
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