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More help needed for abused seniors

More help needed for abused seniors

The Burnaby Multicultural Society is spreading the word about elder abuse in immigrant communities in Burnaby and New Westminster, but the province needs to do more to help vulnerable seniors, according to the group's executive director.

Teachers call for strike vote

The B.C. Teachers’ Federation announced today that teachers have called for a strike vote to push back against the government’s attempt to reverse the recent B.C. Supreme Court decision on class size, composition and staffing levels.
Burnaby Hospital redevelopment not in the budget: NDP

Burnaby Hospital redevelopment not in the budget: NDP

A closer look at the province's surplus budget doesn't provide much hope for the future of Burnaby Hospital, according to NDP health critic Judy Darcy.
Burnaby prepares for trip to the polls

Burnaby prepares for trip to the polls

The city is preparing for the upcoming civic election by doing away with its 35 voting divisions and adding a third advanced polling date.
Inquest into fatal Burnaby shooting announced

Inquest into fatal Burnaby shooting announced

B.C. Coroners Service announced last week an inquest into the shooting death of Ryan Jacob has been scheduled for this summer.
Acorn asks city to limit payday lending businesses

Acorn asks city to limit payday lending businesses

For many years, Burnaby resident Steven McMurtrie found himself in a vicious financial cycle he had trouble escaping. He owed money to payday loan sites in Burnaby after the first time he took a short-term loan in 2006.
Burnaby teacher cleared in misconduct hearing

Burnaby teacher cleared in misconduct hearing

Incident at Burnaby all-candidates' meeting in 2011 examined by Teacher Regulation Board
Burnaby man dies in backcountry accident

Burnaby man dies in backcountry accident

A Burnaby man is dead following a backcountry snowboarding accident on Sunday. The 29-year-old from Burnaby was found unresponsive by a friend during a ski and snowboard trip on Feb.
Faster, farther, stronger: Run workshop set

Faster, farther, stronger: Run workshop set

Run/walk event takes its first steps at Fortius
Burnaby teachers dealing with more special needs students

Burnaby teachers dealing with more special needs students

Teachers' association opposing government appeal