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Burnaby fire lends a hand in New Westminster

Burnaby fire lends a hand in New Westminster

Burnaby firefighters didn’t hesitate to send crews to help their New Westminster neighbours when the call came in that part of the Royal City’s historic downtown core was on fire. At about 4 a.m. on Thursday, Oct.
Royal Columbian Hospital gets $660,000 plus on donation day

Royal Columbian Hospital gets $660,000 plus on donation day

Former Vancouver Canucks goalie is still making saves, but this time it’s to help New Westminster save lives. Royal Columbian Hospital not only reached its fundraising goal but exceeded it by receiving more than $660,000 on Oct.
Fraser Health defends its mental health decision to Burnaby council

Fraser Health defends its mental health decision to Burnaby council

Mayor Derek Corrigan made his message clear when he told Fraser Health Authority decision makers that the mental health service level in Burnaby is just “not good enough.

Highrise would put $13 mil in Burnaby’s coffers

The city will have more than $13.2 million in hand if a new highrise is allowed to spring up in Brentwood.
Burnaby's pet sales discussion still a few weeks away

Burnaby's pet sales discussion still a few weeks away

Now that the dust is settling after Burnaby council strengthened its breed-specific legislation, animal advocates want to know why the next part of the animal control bylaw wasn’t on the agenda this week.
Burnaby's complex computer software system worth almost $30 million

Burnaby's complex computer software system worth almost $30 million

Burnaby’s blue-ribbon computer tech system has come at a platinum price. The city’s “enterprise resource computer system,” which has kept the award-winning virtual city hall portal running smoothly, has cost more than $29.
Stewart will run in new Burnaby-South riding

Stewart will run in new Burnaby-South riding

Faced with a split decision, Kennedy Stewart decided he was more of a Southern Man than a guy from North Van.
Getting digital with the Burnaby Board of Trade

Getting digital with the Burnaby Board of Trade

The Burnaby Board of Trade is launching its digital skills seminar series on Oct. 18 with the Changing Consumer Seminar.
Meet Burnaby pioneers in The Heights

Meet Burnaby pioneers in The Heights

Moving to the Heights wasn't easy for Burnaby's pioneers, especially on Capitol Hill, according to Mary Briggs, a volunteer with the Heights Neighbourhood Association.
Burnaby's Clio celebrates fifth birthday with hiring spree

Burnaby's Clio celebrates fifth birthday with hiring spree

A local company has just turned five and to celebrate, they're doubling their workforce in the next six months, according to a press release.