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Petition campaign won't necessarily mean a vote

As Sensible B.C.'s petition campaign to decriminalize marijuana continues to dominate media coverage, Elections B.C. is looking to clarify a reoccurring inaccuracy. If the petition - to be released on Sept.

Celebrate Fijian culture in heart of city

Annual festival takes place july 27 at Swangard Stadium

Pot smell from legal grow op next door has Burnaby restaurant owner fuming

A showdown in south Burnaby was expected July 25 between the owner of a restaurant and his neighbour, who is growing medical marijuana.

Burnaby celebrates all things African

Can you hear the drums calling? Burnaby residents are invited to come out and celebrate at the annual Africa Ekassa Cultural Festival. "It's upbeat, there's always something that's going to be happening.

Burnaby Hindu temple hosts picnic

The Burnaby Hindu Temple is hosting its annual picnic this Sunday and inviting local resident to come out and enjoy free vegetarian food. The picnic is on Sunday, July 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

"Pot referendum" not actually a referendum, says Elections B.C.

As Sensible B.C.'s petition campaign continues to dominate media coverage, Elections B.C. is looking to clarify a reoccurring inaccuracy. If the petition - to be released on Sept.

City's permit values doing better than the rest

This year's building permit values may beat 2008 Burnaby record

Burnaby seniors raise HandyDart concerns to province

In the wake of 38,000 denials in 2012, Voices of Burnaby Seniors take the case up to Minister Todd Stone

Burnaby hoarder's home declared unsafe

It isn't the first time the Mandy Avenue home has been an issue for council, or the fire department, but now it's officially a nuisance.

What's in the soil?

Kinder morgan testing soil by local elementary school