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Canada's 50-year relationship with Korea celebrated in Burnaby this week

Canada's 50-year relationship with Korea celebrated in Burnaby this week

On the border of Burnaby and Coquitlam lies a cultural neighbourhood that is not often recognized - the Korean district.
Burnaby’s Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers raises more than $530,000 for KidSport B.C.

Burnaby’s Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers raises more than $530,000 for KidSport B.C.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has been raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for KidSport B.C. for the past three years and this year, they did it again.
Burnaby MP wants government to stop muzzling scientists

Burnaby MP wants government to stop muzzling scientists

Burnaby-Douglas MP Kennedy Stewart is joining the cross-Canada protests, calling on the Harper government to end the “muzzling” of federal scientists.
All worked up about Burnaby wristbands

All worked up about Burnaby wristbands

Although it’s only a band on the wrist, some Burnaby residents have a hard time wearing them to prove membership at local community centres.
ABC Recycling to be inducted into the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame

ABC Recycling to be inducted into the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame

Green’s the theme with this year's Burnaby Business Hall of Fame inductee, ABC Recycling. The Burnaby-based company is known in the city for its environmental and charitable efforts.
(Update) Burnaby incinerator fails several toxicity tests

(Update) Burnaby incinerator fails several toxicity tests

Metro Vancouver's sole incinerator in Burnaby has failed several toxicity tests in its bottom ash - as a spike in cadmium was found in some samples.
Back on board the business beat in Burnaby

Back on board the business beat in Burnaby

Hello Burnaby! I'm returning to business reporting for the NOW , including keeping you updated with our regular business column, Movers and Shakers, after filling in for the editor this summer.
Burnaby joins fight against new recycling deal

Burnaby joins fight against new recycling deal

Burnaby is joining with other municipalities across B.C. - including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Richmond - in a fight against a proposed new provincewide recycling deal.
Ideas for winter bloom

Ideas for winter bloom

Question: I have recently moved to Vancouver and started a little garden on my patio with herbs, lavender and miscellaneous flowers.

New crosswalk approved

Burnaby city council OK'd the installation of an overhead down-lit crosswalk on Sixth Street at 18th Avenue. The installation is projected to cost $50,000.