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Burnaby school shops gutted to make way for computers, says retired teacher

Burnaby school shops gutted to make way for computers, says retired teacher

This is part two in a two-part series about shop classes in the Burnaby school district and the history behind conditions one retired local tech ed teacher calls “deplorable.
C.G. Brown pool still open after crash

C.G. Brown pool still open after crash

It’s business as usual at the C.G. Brown Memorial Pool after a car crashed through the front wall of the building Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the Kensington Avenue pool around 2 p.m.

Burnaby clubhouses in the dark for Earth Hour

Looking for a romantic candlelit dinner this weekend, but want to take a stand for the environment at the same time? Then Riverway and Burnaby Mountain clubhouses are the places to be.

CFIB says public sector wages too high

Demand and union contracts drive up costs, according to the City of Burnaby's human resources director.

Burnaby business owners "torn" over plebiscite

Many Burnaby businesses are expressing caution and not taking a firm stance on the transit plebiscite, a drastic change from the heated back-and-forth regarding the short-lived harmonized sales tax.

Uber not on city's wishlist

Hold the phone – Uber isn’t setting up shop in Burnaby just yet.
NEB challenge headed to Supreme Court of Canada

NEB challenge headed to Supreme Court of Canada

Three Burnaby residents involved in case
Robbery suspect evades arrest

Robbery suspect evades arrest

The suspect in a robbery at Crystal Mall doused bystanders with pepper spray as he made his getaway Monday afternoon. Mounties were called to the south Burnaby mall at around 12:45 p.m.
Four Burnaby women named as finalists for YWCA award

Four Burnaby women named as finalists for YWCA award

Four Burnaby women are in the running for the YWCA Metro Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards. Nancy Keough, the executive director of the Kettle Society, has been nominated in the non-profit and public service category.

New Burnaby condo owners face hurdles in sellers' market

While homes are selling like hot cakes throughout the region, Burnaby is facing a bit of a lag when it comes to condos.