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City canvassers on door-to-door pooch patrol

The dog licence canvassers headed out on June 24 and will go door-to-door until September. According to Burnaby's bylaw, city dogs must have a licence.

Nearly 700 guns collected

Brad Haugli says his uncle would be alive today if a program like the provincial Gun Amnesty Month had been accessible to his family. Haugli's uncle used to hunt and owned a rifle legally.

Steamworks brewing in Burnaby this August

Burnaby's first brewery is pumping along as most of the beer-making equipment has arrived. Steamworks Brewing Company is hoping to start creating their brews and getting their production lines moving as early as August.

Struggle and sacrifice on The Hard Road

Giro di Burnaby is less than two weeks away and to get everyone in the mood for some high-speed criterium racing, organizers are inviting people to a film screening of The Hard Road.

Bears spotted in city

A Burnaby NOW reader recently had a surprisingly close encounter with a black bear. Thomas Tricarico lives on the north side of Burnaby Mountain on Barnet Road.

'Crushing' tax hike of 24 per cent

Justin Williams opened his property tax bill for his family-owned business and was dumbfounded to see it increased by a whopping 24 per cent, and with a tax credit cut on the horizon - he's worried about his company's future.

Cyclist killed in Sunday night hit and run

Burnaby RCMP is searching for a driver who fled the scene of a fatal accident involving a cyclist on Sunday night. The cyclist was struck and killed by a passing vehicle near 13th Avenue and Wright Street at about 8:30 p.m.

Nearly 700 guns collected

Gun amnesty program about more than criminal activity, police say

Rogers planning cell tower for Metrotown

Burnaby council concerned about 14.9-metre tower near residences

Tears of gratitude

A Burnaby crossing guard was overwhelmed by an act of kindness from a stranger Tuesday morning.