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Burnaby council candidates denied class visits at alma mater

Burnaby council candidates denied class visits at alma mater

The Burnaby school district has kiboshed a local high school’s plan to host class discussions with two former students running for city council.
Ottawa shooter was kicked out of Burnaby mosque

Ottawa shooter was kicked out of Burnaby mosque

Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, the Ottawa gunman killed yesterday on Parliament Hill, had a connection to the Burnaby mosque on Canada Way. The slain shooter, a 32-year-old Canadian, moved to B.C.
Burnaby MP recounts first-hand experience of Ottawa shooting

Burnaby MP recounts first-hand experience of Ottawa shooting

Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian says gunfight was happening right outside his door
Elections B.C. says Kinder Morgan ads not third-party advertising

Elections B.C. says Kinder Morgan ads not third-party advertising

But company's town hall phone recording, with comments about Burnaby's mayor, was taken down from website
Burnaby council considers new amenities

Burnaby council considers new amenities

A handful of ambitious new facilities may soon be popping up in Burnaby, following council’s approval of amendments to the city’s community benefit bonus policy.
[UPDATE] Package sent to Kinder Morgan office in Burnaby 'not suspicious'

[UPDATE] Package sent to Kinder Morgan office in Burnaby 'not suspicious'

Burnaby RCMP has cleared the scene of a suspicious package, delivered to Kinder Morgan’s office on Shellmont Street earlier today. Officers determined the package wasn’t a threat around noon today, Staff Sgt. Maj. John Buis told the NOW.
Fraser Institute: New West among top four municipal spenders

Fraser Institute: New West among top four municipal spenders

There is a massive discrepancy in per capita spending among 17 Metro Vancouver municipalities, with West Vancouver’s $2,118 more than double Surrey’s low of $951 in 2012 and well above the regional average of $1,384, a Fraser Institute report shows.
Fraser Institute: Burnaby businesses account for 52 per cent of property taxes

Fraser Institute: Burnaby businesses account for 52 per cent of property taxes

There is a massive discrepancy in per capita spending among 17 Metro Vancouver municipalities, with West Vancouver’s $2,118 more than double Surrey’s low of $951 in 2012 and well above the regional average of $1,384, a Fraser Institute report shows.
Marina president in favour of Kinder Morgan pipeline

Marina president in favour of Kinder Morgan pipeline

David Reed says many in business community support the pipeline expansion, but Burnaby Board of Trade still mulling its position
Calm waters ahead for fire department

Calm waters ahead for fire department

Costs are slightly decreasing for the fire department, according to its 2013 annual report.