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Burnaby residents on the fence over Brentwood Tower II

Burnaby residents on the fence over Brentwood Tower II

The second Brentwood tower was met with a mixed reaction at the latest public hearing at Burnaby city hall.
Terry Fox Run just around the corner

Terry Fox Run just around the corner

Volunteers are gearing up for the 34th annual Terry Fox Run scheduled for Sept. 14 in Central Park. Event organizer Anna Solnickova said if the weather cooperates, she expects upwards of 300 participants.
Sudanese and Canadian cultures converge

Sudanese and Canadian cultures converge

A Burnaby-based women's group is planning a Sudanese Culture Day for Saturday, Aug. 30.
Burnaby and Kinder Morgan set to collide over clearing, seismic tests

Burnaby and Kinder Morgan set to collide over clearing, seismic tests

Burnaby and Kinder Morgan are poised for another clash over the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion before the end of the week.
Labour movement stagnant: SFU prof

Labour movement stagnant: SFU prof

B.C.'s labour movement is at a crossroads, according to a Simon Fraser University professor.
Strata fed up with Habitat for Humanity

Strata fed up with Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity's cleanup at a Burnaby strata complex almost two weeks ago did more harm than good, according to a whistleblower. The volunteer, who worked on the site at 8745 Government St.
[UPDATE] Double stabbing sends two to hospital

[UPDATE] Double stabbing sends two to hospital

Forensic investigators were at Bonsor Skate Park this morning searching for evidence from a stabbing late Tuesday night. Burnaby RCMP say officers were called to the skate park near Metrotown shortly before midnight on Aug.
Burnaby businesses take sustainability pledge

Burnaby businesses take sustainability pledge

The Burnaby Board of Trade has gone green – so green, in fact, that it has received Climate Smart certification for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
St. Michael’s receives sizeable donation

St. Michael’s receives sizeable donation

Residents of a Burnaby care home can look forward to more outings, entertainment and special events thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers who recently donated $12,000 to the centre. Members of the St.
Burnaby mayor rails against coal transfer facility

Burnaby mayor rails against coal transfer facility

Mayor Derek Corrigan has slammed Port Metro Vancouver’s approval of a $15-million coal transfer facility by Surrey Fraser Docks after cities like Portland and Oakland turned down the project.