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Still running strong for Terry

Still running strong for Terry

Since 1997, the Terry Fox Run in Burnaby has raised more than $180,000 - and pulled in about $23,000 at last year's run alone. And that's only one of the many Terry Fox Runs happening in the city on Sept. 15.
Cyclist killed in crash near Burnaby 8 Rinks

Cyclist killed in crash near Burnaby 8 Rinks

A Port Moody man is dead after he was struck by a tractor-trailer in Burnaby Tuesday afternoon. At about 3:45 p.m. on Sept. 10, a cyclist travelling on Sprott Street near Norland Avenue collided with an 18-wheel tractortrailer.
Anonymous donor gives $85,000 for RCH stretcher

Anonymous donor gives $85,000 for RCH stretcher

The stretcher used to save a Burnaby woman’s life will now be replaced with a professionally manufactured one developed by Royal Columbian Hospital staff – thanks to an anonymous donor.

Burnaby joins others in rejecting blue box contract terms

Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Richmond and other municipalities across the province against changes being proposed by the new recycling organization are now being joined by Burnaby in the fight.
Syrian refugee reunited with Burnaby fiancé

Syrian refugee reunited with Burnaby fiancé

Young refugee couple separated by war finally together again

Four measles cases in region

Several confirmed measles cases have been popping up across the region since Aug. 8, including one in Burnaby.
Pitbull owners defend their pets

Pitbull owners defend their pets

Breed-specific language in animal control bylaws does not work or encourage responsible pet ownership - that's the message local animal activists have for the City of Burnaby.

Mental health cuts raise concern of nurses' union

The recent end of evening hours offered at a Burnaby mental health clinic is only the beginning of further cuts in the future if people don't take a stand now, according to the B.C. Nurses' Union.
Pool safety issue sparks petition

Pool safety issue sparks petition

When a local caretaker saw a child fall through a skimmer cover and hurt herself over the long weekend, he decided it was time to take action. Pool water circulates through skimmers, or overflow gutters, which are located near the pool's edge.
Kinder Morgan to host info session

Kinder Morgan to host info session

Kinder Morgan is inviting the public to an information session on the proposed expansion of the oil storage facility and the Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby. The session is on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Executive Plaza Hotel, at 405 North Rd.