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Burnaby incinerator nets $8 million upgrade

Burnaby incinerator nets $8 million upgrade

Burnaby’s waste-to-energy facility is prepared to spend another $8 million to reduce its number 1 emitted pollutant – nitrogen oxide. Upgrades are underway at the Metro Vancouver incinerator’s environmental control systems.
Burnaby photographer hopes to publish exclusive John Lennon photos

Burnaby photographer hopes to publish exclusive John Lennon photos

Roy Kerwood was in the Montreal hotel room when John Lennon recorded the anthemic Give Peace a Chance in 1969 — and he has the pictures to prove it.
Wildlife groups owly over donation boxes

Wildlife groups owly over donation boxes

Confusion with collection boxes prompts change of labelling
Capitol Hill parents concerned about traffic

Capitol Hill parents concerned about traffic

Parents calling for police to ticket bad drivers around Burnaby's Capitol Hill Elementary
SFU student's research lands major award

SFU student's research lands major award

It can be a major obstacle for researchers to obtain funding to conduct life-saving research, but one Simon Fraser University student doesn't have to worry about that.
North Burnaby resident worried about rise in break-ins

North Burnaby resident worried about rise in break-ins

A rash of break-and-enters in North Burnaby has one resident calling on neighbours to be aware of the growing trend.
Fire report indicates slight increase in calls

Fire report indicates slight increase in calls

Burnaby firefighters responded to more calls in final months of 2013 than 2012

Chevron boosts safety for rail cars

Chevron’s refinery in north Burnaby has taken some extra steps to enhance safety on the railcars used to transport oil through the city.
Burnaby NOW and Hilton Vancouver Metrotown present #showyourcanadiancolours

Burnaby NOW and Hilton Vancouver Metrotown present #showyourcanadiancolours

Enter for a chance to win a FREE night and brunch for two at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown – Contest closes TODAY
[UPDATE] Homicide victim identified as 21-year-old Burnaby man

[UPDATE] Homicide victim identified as 21-year-old Burnaby man

The young man who was found in cardiac arrest near Lougheed SkyTrain station Thursday night has been identified. Homicide investigators identified 21-year-old Marvin Benitez of Burnaby as the victim in last week’s murder .