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Developer using unique way to sell remaining Burnaby Mountain units

People looking for a good deal may have just hit the jackpot. Hungerford Properties is offering a one-day "groupon-style" sale for their newest development Altitude on Burnaby Mountain.

Evergreen Line construction in Burnaby is nigh

Crews will descend on the Lougheed Town Centre station in early June

Pathway goes ahead

A new pathway that will connect Chaffey and Halley avenues in Burnaby is going through, despite concerns of tenants being forced out.

Pipeline route plan still to be decided

Kinder Morgan has filed a project description with the National Energy Board as part of its expansion plan for the Trans Mountain pipeline, but local residents will have to wait till June 27 for details on routing options.

Sears at Metrotown intends to become more than a department store

Cranes might be a long-term addition to Metrotown's skyline with yet another big rezoning development being pursued, this time by Sears Canada Inc.

Water-use restrictions in effect June 1 for Burnaby

With summer at the doorstep, Metro Vancouver says it's time to save water for a rainy day. In an effort to conserve high-quality drinking water in the summer, mornings-only lawn sprinkling regulations will come into effect on June 1 and end on Sept.

More calls to fire dept

There was an increase in incidents attended by the fire department from January to May of this year, according to the Burnaby Fire Department's 2013 first quarter report presented to council May 6.

City teacher's certificate revoked

A former Burnaby teacher has had his teaching certificate cancelled after criminal charges were laid against him for an incident that occurred outside of school. According to a resolution agreement by the B.C.

No guarantees in life

There is an old saying that there are only two guarantees in life - taxes and death. And while some of us may find ways to evade paying taxes, none of us will find ways to escape dying.

Award-winning writer offers workshop next month

Writers and would-be writers are invited to attend a special workshop next month with award-winning professional writer Sylvia Taylor on how to make a living at the craft.