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Voters in all four Burnaby ridings rejected proportional representation in referendum

Voters in all four Burnaby ridings rejected proportional representation in referendum

Local results in line with province. B.C. sticking with first past the post voting system
Meet your Burnaby neighbours - the host of Open Mic

Meet your Burnaby neighbours - the host of Open Mic

Meet your neighbour: Robert Stewart I’m not from Burnaby - I was born and raised in California and came here at 18. My father was a theatre manager and we moved around a lot.
Missing man found in North Van

Missing man found in North Van

UPDATE: The Burnaby man with special needs reported missing and possibly wandering in North Vancouver Friday morning has been found safe.
Child care: Burnaby trustees want to deliver what 2014 school board, council promised

Child care: Burnaby trustees want to deliver what 2014 school board, council promised

The Burnaby school board is looking into creating more before-and-after-school care at local schools in hopes of fulfilling a still-unfulfilled election promise made four years ago by a previous board and city council.
At Swartz Bay, ferry passengers take long waits in stride

At Swartz Bay, ferry passengers take long waits in stride

B.C. Ferries cancelled dozens of sailings Thursday because of winds that gusted up to 100 km/h, delaying journeys for thousands of people.
Strong winds knock out power in section of Burnaby

Strong winds knock out power in section of Burnaby

A powerful windstorm has knocked out power to an estimated 1,400 Burnaby residents. BC Hydro has tweeted out that crews are headed to Burnaby to restore power to an area west of Lougheed Town Centre. (See the attached graphic.
Wind knocks out power across Island; woman dies during storm

Wind knocks out power across Island; woman dies during storm

Trees toppled, power went out, flights were delayed and ferry sailings were cancelled as a storm system brought strong winds to Vancouver Island on Thursday. The winds might be linked to a death in Duncan. The B.C.
Plan to cut 75 trees for water main installation rankles Burnaby councillor

Plan to cut 75 trees for water main installation rankles Burnaby councillor

Metro Vancouver water line will be tunneled across Second Narrows
Update: Bonsor pool is no longer broken

Update: Bonsor pool is no longer broken

*Update: The City of Burnaby tweeted out this morning that Bonsor pool has now been re-opened after being closed since Monday, Dec. 17 due to "mechanical issues." "Thank you for patience," read the tweet.
Fire safety tips for the Christmas holiday season

Fire safety tips for the Christmas holiday season

Holiday fires cause injuries, death and thousands of dollars in property damage every year, and the Office of the Fire Commissioner and Emergency Management B.C. want to remind you how to stay safe.