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Everyone is looking for a safer neighbourhood in which to raise their children - including herons. More than a dozen herons visited a local subdivision along Spruce Street Monday and again on Tuesday.

Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy says he had no knowledge of the leaked email outlining the Liberals' plan to target the ethnic vote.

The Vancouver Resource Society will receive a $95,157 grant from the City of Burnaby to purchase a whole floor for accessible rental housing. The accessible rental housing site at 4555 Hastings St.

Market set to run Saturdays from May 4 until Oct. 26

WorkSafe B.C. imposed almost $300,000 in fines against Burnaby construction companies in 2012.

Burnaby firefighters were among the top fundraisers for the B.C. Lung Association's annual Climb the Wall: The Stairclimb for Clean Air event, raising almost $4,000 for the cause. "It's a great event, which is why our team comes back every year.

Sensible B.C.'s campaign to decriminalize marijuana is coming to SFU March 14 and it's bringing a group of panelists that are sure to impress, including Burnaby's own Mayor Derek Corrigan.

Think pink: Burnaby's Gilmore Community School marked Pink Shirt Day with special "True Colours" anti-bullying assembly on Feb. 27.

The Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness is asking the community for donations to help people living outdoors. The task force needs blankets and clothing for adults, particularly jeans, coats, sweaters, shoes and boots.

Three Burnaby schools get upgrades - including a playdome for Marlborough