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Burnaby demands return of long-form census

The City of Burnaby wants the federal government to bring back the long-form census in 2016.

Big plans for Burnaby's Woodlands neighbourhood

Peppered with industrial businesses, Woodlands doesn't look like Burnaby's next up-and-coming neighbourhood.

Wafting port fire smoke worries Burnaby residents

Sheryl McGraw was walking through the Heights neighbourhood when she smelled a strong chemical scent on Wednesday at 5 p.m. “I was out and about, doing errands,” she told the NOW . “And you know what? You could smell it right away.
Burnaby men accused in Edmonds killing

Burnaby men accused in Edmonds killing

Burnaby residents Taitusi Vikilani and Jesse Sellam have been named as the two men accused of killing a North Vancouver man on Feb. 15 at Edmonds station.

SFU president: Transit Yes vote best for Burnaby students, community

SFU president Andrew Petter thinks a Yes win in the upcoming transit referendum would be best for students at his university. He and UBC counterpart Arvind Gupta came out in support of the proposed $7.5-billion transit plan, including a new 0.
Elementary students behind the rescue of hundreds of snakes

Elementary students behind the rescue of hundreds of snakes

A handful of kids from Beach Grove Elementary in Delta alerted municipality to the presence of snakes

Burnaby mayor steps back from transit fray

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan is taking an “if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all” approach to the upcoming transit plebiscite.

Movers and Shakers: Back in business

The winter is over, spring is springing, and I am back in my seat at the Burnaby NOW. Yes, I have returned from maternity leave, and I’m anxiously awaiting all the business bits and bites that are fit to print. So please – fill me in.
Police crackdown on Lower Mainland fentanyl trade

Police crackdown on Lower Mainland fentanyl trade

One day after police agencies and health authorities launched an awareness campaign warning about the dangers of the synthetic drug fentanyl, Burnaby RCMP and Vancouver police announced a significant crackdown on fentanyl distribution in Metro Vancou

Free tax clinics open in Burnaby

Need help with your taxes? Burnaby Community Services is hosting a series of free, tax clinics for people with modest incomes and simple tax portfolios.