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Academics trump protest for Burnaby student leaders

Academics trump protest for Burnaby student leaders

Student leaders in Burnaby support a province-wide student walkout planned via Facebook for Wednesday, but academic considerations will keep many from picketing.
Their longest day

Their longest day

Three Canadian veterans reflect on their role in the D-Day invasion and the emotional aftermath
[UPDATE] Vancouver woman in serious condition

[UPDATE] Vancouver woman in serious condition

A Vancouver cyclist suffered a severe head injury after she crashed into a traffic barrier in North Burnaby early Monday morning.
[UPDATE] Burnaby man shot during cycling event

[UPDATE] Burnaby man shot during cycling event

An annual cycling event turned violent after one of the participants was shot in an incident Mounties are calling "unusual.
How MetroLyrics made a millionaire

How MetroLyrics made a millionaire

Milun Tesovic isn’t flashy, rude or uptight – rather, the 28-year-old is laidback, casual and humble. He’s not your stereotypical self-made wealthy entrepreneur.
[UPDATE] Protesters arrested after Burnaby Chevron Refinery lockdown

[UPDATE] Protesters arrested after Burnaby Chevron Refinery lockdown

Several protesters chained themselves to a gate leading into the Chevron Refinery in North Burnaby on Friday morning in a stand against exploitative resource extraction in Canada.
Mounties seek to ID bank robbery suspect

Mounties seek to ID bank robbery suspect

Burnaby RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect of a February bank robbery. According to police, the suspect allegedly stole an undisclosed amount of money from a TD Canada Trust branch in the 3700 block of Canada Way.
Burnaby students protest to support teachers

Burnaby students protest to support teachers

Burnaby teachers got a shot in the arm during their one-day walkout Thursday as a handful of concerned students held their own protest at city hall.
Burnaby teachers hit the picket lines

Burnaby teachers hit the picket lines

Even before they hit the picket lines Thursday, Burnaby teachers knew they were likely in for another local walkout next Tuesday unless something gives at the provincial bargaining table before then.
Kingsway apartment fire “not suspicious”

Kingsway apartment fire “not suspicious”

An old electrical system is to blame for a recent fire at an apartment building on Kingsway Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. The fire, which resulted in the evacuation of 7272 Kingsway Ave.