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Power outage at Chevron results in 'high flare'

North Burnaby residents may have noticed an unusual plume of smoke coming from the Chevron refinery, following a power outage on Saturday evening. According to refinery spokesperson Ray Lord, the outage happened on Saturday, May 25, around 9 p.m.

Musical ride comes to Burnaby this summer

Burnaby residents are in for a special treat this August as the RCMP Musical Ride gallops into Swangard Stadium.

Mae Burrows earns honour from Ywca

woman of distinction for environmental work

RCMP warning convicted sex offender could be in Burnaby

Burnaby RCMP are warning the public to be on the lookout for a convicted sex offender who may be in the Burnaby area.

Developer using unique way to sell remaining Burnaby Mountain units

People looking for a good deal may have just hit the jackpot. Hungerford Properties is offering a one-day "groupon-style" sale for their newest development Altitude on Burnaby Mountain.

Evergreen Line construction in Burnaby is nigh

Crews will descend on the Lougheed Town Centre station in early June

Pathway goes ahead

A new pathway that will connect Chaffey and Halley avenues in Burnaby is going through, despite concerns of tenants being forced out.

Pipeline route plan still to be decided

Kinder Morgan has filed a project description with the National Energy Board as part of its expansion plan for the Trans Mountain pipeline, but local residents will have to wait till June 27 for details on routing options.

Sears at Metrotown intends to become more than a department store

Cranes might be a long-term addition to Metrotown's skyline with yet another big rezoning development being pursued, this time by Sears Canada Inc.

Water-use restrictions in effect June 1 for Burnaby

With summer at the doorstep, Metro Vancouver says it's time to save water for a rainy day. In an effort to conserve high-quality drinking water in the summer, mornings-only lawn sprinkling regulations will come into effect on June 1 and end on Sept.