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Burnaby council incumbents mull four-year terms

Burnaby council incumbents mull four-year terms

Burnaby council mostly welcomes a four-year cycle, if the province follows through with its proposal to extend terms by one year for councillors and school trustees. The B.C.
McBarge close to new life on Fraser as restaurant/pub in Mission

McBarge close to new life on Fraser as restaurant/pub in Mission

McBarge owner Howard Meakin doesn’t want to give tours to the floating hulk of the former McDonald’s restaurant anchored in Burrard Inlet off the shores of Burnaby. “When you show it, people will want to get out here and get aboard it,” he said.
Soccer groups at odds over Metro affiliation

Soccer groups at odds over Metro affiliation

The Burnaby Selects Soccer Club is worried a move by the Burnaby District Youth Soccer Association will leave it without a league to play in next season
Derelict foundry a 'theme park for arsonists'

Derelict foundry a 'theme park for arsonists'

Property left burned and abandoned, with no one willing to clean up the mess
Fair Elections Act not fair to homeless voters

Fair Elections Act not fair to homeless voters

Changes will mean advocates for the homeless will no longer be able to vouch for those with no ID
School district planning for pipeline emergencies

School district planning for pipeline emergencies

District sends schools plan to deal with pipeline leaks and ruptures
[UPDATE] Burnaby adolescent centre poses threat to nurses: BCNU

[UPDATE] Burnaby adolescent centre poses threat to nurses: BCNU

Although nursing staff is aware of the risks associated with dealing with some of B.C.'s most volatile youth at a local Burnaby facility, the B.C. Nurses' Union says not enough is being done to ensure their safety.
Proposed townhouse development for Sixth Street

Proposed townhouse development for Sixth Street

It may not be as exciting as a new tower, but the first project in the recently adopted Sixth Street community plan has been proposed.
Brentwood mall skyscraper stirs debate

Brentwood mall skyscraper stirs debate

Terry MacDonald and his wife Gloria have been living in the Brentwood area for more than 45 years – they’ve seen the area’s metamorphosis.
NEB says no to extending application period for pipeline hearing

NEB says no to extending application period for pipeline hearing

The National Energy Board has decided not to extend the application period for people hoping to participate in the hearings for Kinder Morgan’s pipeline expansion.