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Salmon spawning in Burnaby

Salmon spawning in Burnaby

Salmon are returning again to Burnaby's Still Creek, a promising sign that the local waterway is in better health.

Kinder Morgan president to speak at Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce event

The president of Kinder Morgan Canada will be speaking about the company's proposed pipeline expansion at the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting on Nov. 14.
Svend Robinson biography reveals the man behind the image

Svend Robinson biography reveals the man behind the image

It was April 2004, when Svend Robinson decided to stop by a jewelry auction on his way home from the Vancouver airport.
Council wants in when regulating medicinal marijuana facilities

Council wants in when regulating medicinal marijuana facilities

When it comes to producing medicinal marijuana, city council doesn't want it happening in someone's backyard.
Burnaby seniors' home honours veterans with flag campaign

Burnaby seniors' home honours veterans with flag campaign

"If you're ever forced to defend what you believe in, do it," says Isabella Godfrey, a 91-year-old resident and veteran at Burnaby's George Derby Centre.
Burnaby council takes on railway regulation

Burnaby council takes on railway regulation

Following the tragedy of the railway explosion that rocked the small town Lac-M é gantic in Quebec earlier this summer, Burnaby council wants heavier regulation of the mysterious goods that chug through its own city. In July, Coun.
Mounties search for suspicious man

Mounties search for suspicious man

The RCMP is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man seen roaming patios in southwest Burnaby. From Nov.
Fraser Health sole authority still charging for wheelchairs

Fraser Health sole authority still charging for wheelchairs

NDP health critic Judy Darcy says there’s no need for Fraser Health to charge the wheelchair fee if no other B.C. health authorities are
Burnaby-based nutritional company refuses to comply with recall request

Burnaby-based nutritional company refuses to comply with recall request

A Burnaby-based nutritional products firm is refusing to comply with a recall request by Health Canada after an antibiotic was detected in two of their products.
Burnaby incinerator budget could rise by $3 million

Burnaby incinerator budget could rise by $3 million

More electronic devices finding their way in the garbage heap may cost Metro Vancouver’s budget for the Burnaby incinerator an extra $3 million.