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City staff report warns inaction on film decline will hurt Burnaby

Stewart Lee will never know who gave him a second chance at a full life, but he will always be grateful.

Burnaby teen David Roy is, in many ways, a model student. The 16-year-old gets good grades, loves social studies and sports, and is never late for class. Unlike most teens, Im very responsible, he says.

Two exhibits at the Burnaby Public Library McGill are closing soon. The first, Ashley Culver and John Stocking: Upon Close Observation, is at the McGill branch, 4595 Albert St., until Sunday.

It's spring, and that means it's time to let tiny fish loose in local waterways to boost salmon populations. The Eagle Creek Streamkeepers are hosting their salmon release event on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Charles Rummel Park.

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Burnaby resident Sohen Gill is raising concerns about Chinese language on election signs in his neighbourhood. The North Burnaby resident would like to see the signs in Canada's two official languages.

There are plenty of things to do this weekend in Burnaby, including Earth Day celebrations, a plant sale, a wine and food festival, and more. We're continuing with our popular feature - the Burnaby NOW's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend.

A major player in Burnaby's film industry was happy to hear the recent NDP announcement about increasing tax credits if elected to power next month.