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Burnaby watering restrictions arrive two weeks early

Burnaby watering restrictions arrive two weeks early

Yes, it’s weird to be thinking of water shortages while it’s still raining, but no, you can’t just water your lawn anytime you want. Metro Vancouver’s lawn watering regulations came into effect on May 1 and remain in place until Oct.
Construction among reasons Burnaby is third rattiest city in B.C.

Construction among reasons Burnaby is third rattiest city in B.C.

Low-income renters aren’t the only one being displaced by big condo tower projects in Burnaby. Rats are also on the move because of heavy building construction in the city, according to pest control company Orkin Canada.
Burnaby teachers collect dresses for grads struggling with high price of prom

Burnaby teachers collect dresses for grads struggling with high price of prom

There's still time to donate to pop-up prom shop at Byrne Creek Community School Friday.
Vandals ‘desecrate’ protest camp outside Trans Mountain terminal in Burnaby

Vandals ‘desecrate’ protest camp outside Trans Mountain terminal in Burnaby

Camp Cloud protesters disturbed by hostile messages
Multi-million-dollar additions coming to two Burnaby elementary schools

Multi-million-dollar additions coming to two Burnaby elementary schools

The Burnaby school district is one step closer to creating 345 new elementary school seats at two schools.
Electric buses coming to Burnaby in 2019

Electric buses coming to Burnaby in 2019

Burnaby transit users might just see a new electric bus in action.
Students conquer fears at Burnaby Fire Department youth academy

Students conquer fears at Burnaby Fire Department youth academy

Burnaby North Secondary Grade 12 student Lucas Smith stands in full firefighter gear with his uncle, local fire Captain Russ Flasch, and looks way up at a ladder angling into the blue sky from a fire truck 70 feet below.
Burnaby approves budget, property tax increase

Burnaby approves budget, property tax increase

Burnaby city council approved the $261.5-million budget Monday evening, with a property tax increase of 1.5 per cent for 2018. For the average homeowner, the total municipal property tax levy will be approximately $1,735 in 2018, up $25.59 from 2017.
Metro board rescinds pay increase, retirement allowance

Metro board rescinds pay increase, retirement allowance

Independent panel to be set up to examine remuneration for region's politicians on Metro board
Burnaby installs barriers outside Trans Mountain terminal Friday morning

Burnaby installs barriers outside Trans Mountain terminal Friday morning

Camp Cloud protesters allowed to remain in construction zone