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School district says layoffs are just part of the system

In response to the Burnaby Teachers' Association crying foul over the school district's decision to lay off 75 teachers, the Burnaby school district says layoffs are an annual occurrence In an article appearing in the May 3 Burnaby NOW, James Sanyshy

North Road puts on 'feel good' event for moms

With Mother's Day just around the corner, one neighbourhood business association is planning something special for all moms out there. This Saturday, May 4, from 12 to 5 p.m.

Raj Chouhan, NDP candidate for Burnaby-Edmonds

Question: How long have you lived in Burnaby? Answer: First time I lived in Burnaby was 1973. After living here for a couple of years, moved to Surrey, back to New Westminster then to Victoria and ... since 2000 living back in Burnaby again.

Wyatt Tessari, Green candidate for Burnaby-Edmonds

Question: How long have you lived in Burnaby? Answer: I first moved to Burnaby two years ago to start my career, since then I've been working as an engineer.

Ken Kramer, B.C. Liberal candidate for Burnaby-Lougheed

Question: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? Answer: I'm a lawyer and have owned and operated a small, boutique law practice in downtown Vancouver focusing predominantly on estates and trust law. ...

Jane Shin, NDP candidate for Burnaby-Lougheed

Question: How long have you lived in Burnaby? Answer: I've been a proud Burnaby resident for two years now. ... I also have a small business, a specialized fish and tackle store, that I help oversee.

Burnaby doctor gets Spirit of Philanthropy Award

For his years of service to the Burnaby community, orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Kenneth C. Hill has been posthumously awarded the Spirit of Philanthropy Award by the Burnaby Hospital Foundation.

Jeff Kuah, Liberal candidate for Burnaby-Edmonds

Question: How long have you lived in Burnaby? Answer: I have been living in the provincial riding of Burnaby-Edmonds since July 2009 with my wife and five children. My children attend Burnaby South Secondary School and Suncrest Elementary School.

Nick D'Amico, Excalibur candidate for Burnaby-Edmonds

Question: How long have you lived in Burnaby? Answer: I actually just moved out in January because Surrey was a lot more affordable, but I lived there pretty much my whole life as long as I can remember, since I was about five or six years old.

Live Below the Line challenges people to live off $1.75 per day

Is it possible to feed yourself on pocket change? Chris Miele, who lives on the border of Burnaby and Coquitlam, is finding out with a five-day challenge to raise awareness about extreme poverty, while spending only $1.75 for food per day.