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Grand Villa wants 200 more slots

Grand Villa wants 200 more slots

Grand Villa Casino intends to add 200 more slots to its 1,000 total - but will have to wait until city hall gives the OK. Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd.
Hospital Employees’ Union won’t strike in Burnaby

Hospital Employees’ Union won’t strike in Burnaby

About 100 hospital support workers in Burnaby won’t be taking job action, as the Hospital Employees’ Union reached a tentative agreement with Aramark.
Heights kitchens get star treatment from Posh Pantry

Heights kitchens get star treatment from Posh Pantry

Now that the paper is off the windows, passersby press their faces to the glass like kids outside a toy store, trying to catch a glimpse of the interior of the newest addition to The Heights - Posh Pantry.
Baristas brew up a winner in Burnaby battle

Baristas brew up a winner in Burnaby battle

The results are in - Morgan Allen from Caffe Artigiano is the top barista in B.C.
[UPDATE] Tanker tracking website gets big ‘like’ out of BROKE

[UPDATE] Tanker tracking website gets big ‘like’ out of BROKE

Burnaby residents opposed to the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion are giving a new tanker tracking website a great big “like.
Burnaby homelessness highlighted in community video

Burnaby homelessness highlighted in community video

It takes a community to end homelessness. That is the message coming from a collaborative effort of different Burnaby organizations, in time for Homelessness Action Week this month. SPARC B.C.
Hart House rehabilitation will cost more than expected

Hart House rehabilitation will cost more than expected

A rehabilitation project on the city-owned Hart House will cost more than originally expected. At the Sept. 30 meeting, Burnaby council approved $295,000 under an existing construction contract, which was originally valued at $210,380.
Burnaby council supports secondary suite program

Burnaby council supports secondary suite program

By January, the secondary suite program may become a reality in Burnaby. At the Sept.
Pit bulls still a vicious dog in Burnaby

Pit bulls still a vicious dog in Burnaby

Burnaby council voted to keep pit bulls in the city muzzled and considered a "vicious dog" at Monday night's meeting. On Sept.
Women's National Soccer Team training for World Cup and Olympics in Burnaby

Women's National Soccer Team training for World Cup and Olympics in Burnaby

Burnaby is about to get some prestigious temporary residents - the Canadian women's national soccer team is coming to Fortius Sport and Health to train for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup and 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.