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Burnaby firefighters make the climb for B.C. Lung Association

Burnaby firefighters make the climb for B.C. Lung Association

Burnaby firefighters were among the top fundraisers for the B.C. Lung Association's annual Climb the Wall: The Stairclimb for Clean Air event, raising almost $4,000 for the cause. "It's a great event, which is why our team comes back every year.

Sensible B.C. brings cannabis forum to Burnaby

Sensible B.C.'s campaign to decriminalize marijuana is coming to SFU March 14 and it's bringing a group of panelists that are sure to impress, including Burnaby's own Mayor Derek Corrigan.

Banner thoughts on display during Pink Shirt Day

Think pink: Burnaby's Gilmore Community School marked Pink Shirt Day with special "True Colours" anti-bullying assembly on Feb. 27.

Help the homeless

The Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness is asking the community for donations to help people living outdoors. The task force needs blankets and clothing for adults, particularly jeans, coats, sweaters, shoes and boots.

City works to pay for playgrounds

Three Burnaby schools get upgrades - including a playdome for Marlborough

Child car safety courses now available online

Knowledge and understanding of basic child passenger safety - proper use and installation of child car and booster seats - is the most effective tool for preventing the injury or death of a child in a car crash.

Burnaby calls for gas fracking moratorium

The controversial practice of shale gas fracking is no longer welcome within the boundaries of Burnaby, despite the city being nowhere near Northern B.C.'s wells.

Ethnic votes scandal has ties to city politicos

Leaked document cited strategies to encourage ethnic voters to support Liberals

WorkSafe B.C. fines 21 Burnaby employers for safety violations in 2012

WorkSafe B.C. imposed almost $300,000 in fines against Burnaby construction companies in 2012.

Chevron replacing thinning pipeline section

Chevron workers are removing and replacing a five-foot section of thinning pipeline in the 7500 block of Birkdale Place near Burnaby Mountain. The crude supply line runs oil from Kinder Morgan's tank farm to Burnaby's Chevron refinery.