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Big snow creates big flood concerns

Big snow creates big flood concerns

As the most recent blast of snow begins to melt, City of Burnaby officials say their number one concern is flooding.
Should Metrotown be a 'people's downtown'?

Should Metrotown be a 'people's downtown'?

The City of Burnaby has wrapped up the second phase of its community plan for Metrotown. Between Nov. 22, 2016 and Feb.
Burnaby firefighters battle midday house fire

Burnaby firefighters battle midday house fire

The Burnaby Fire Department was called to a two-storey single family home late Monday morning to fight a fire that flashed through the building’s basement walkout suite. By the time firefighters got to the house at 7038 Fielding Ct.
Burnaby student vies for $100,000 scholarship

Burnaby student vies for $100,000 scholarship

Julia Handra is the first Loran Award finalist from Moscrop Secondary in more than a decade.
Now that's a selfie

Now that's a selfie

Burnaby-based med-tech startup gets Health Canada, FDA approval for world's first 'point-and-shoot' ultrasound scanner for use with iOS and Android smartphones
Gun, drug charges from search of Burnaby locker thrown out over trial delay

Gun, drug charges from search of Burnaby locker thrown out over trial delay

A Vancouver man charged in connection with drugs and live rounds of ammunition found in a Burnaby self-storage locker had his charges stayed last month because the case took too long to get to trial. Brandon Akil Cooper was arrested on Nov.
Burnaby's Liberal MP responds to PM's broken promise

Burnaby's Liberal MP responds to PM's broken promise

The Liberal MP for Burnaby North-Seymour is calling for some “flexibility” around the prime minister’s decision this week to take electoral reform off the table. Terry Beech told the NOW he understands many constituents are upset right now.
Flood forces closure of Burnaby Family Life Metrotown

Flood forces closure of Burnaby Family Life Metrotown

Burnaby Family Life has shut down its Metrotown location after a “significant” flood in early December. Executive director Michel Pouliot told the NOW the first incident happened on Dec.
Burnaby school board opposes federal funding cuts to language, settlement programs

Burnaby school board opposes federal funding cuts to language, settlement programs

Programs face 10 per cent budget reductions even as demand for services grows, say school officials
Punk rocker Joe Keithley to launch Green campaign

Punk rocker Joe Keithley to launch Green campaign

The Green candidate for Burnaby-Lougheed will officially launch his campaign Wednesday night. Joe Keithley will be joined by B.C. Green party leader Andrew Weaver at Admiral Pub & Grill on Hastings Street.