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City staffer retires after 35 years in rec dept

When Wendy Scott first started working for the City of Burnaby, there was only one preschool program and community centre fitness class - both of which she started. That was more than 35 years ago.

Burnaby studio loses Marvel franchise reboot

There's nothing fantastic about the major loss in revenue and potential local spin-off when a Marvel franchise pulled out of Mammoth Studios recently.

Developer applies for more changes to Brentwood

As Brentwood Town Centre's master plan advances to the last round of approval, the mall's owner is looking to get another rezoning application in.

Townhouse goes fast

A one-bedroom townhouse in Vancouver Heights has sold after less than a week on the market. THE BASICS. Location: #103-3938 Albert St.. Style: One-bedroom, one-bath townhouse with 720 square feet of living space..

What to do with a couple of billion?

Burnaby council wants to push back survey deadline to September to have proper say on how to handle Gas Tax Fund

Drowsy driving as dangerous as drunk driving

Hands up if you have ever driven home exhausted. Or anywhere exhausted. We're all spending more time working - and playing - harder, and it's time usually deducted from what should be spent sleeping.

Petition campaign won't necessarily mean a vote

As Sensible B.C.'s petition campaign to decriminalize marijuana continues to dominate media coverage, Elections B.C. is looking to clarify a reoccurring inaccuracy. If the petition - to be released on Sept.

Celebrate Fijian culture in heart of city

Annual festival takes place july 27 at Swangard Stadium

Pot smell from legal grow op next door has Burnaby restaurant owner fuming

A showdown in south Burnaby was expected July 25 between the owner of a restaurant and his neighbour, who is growing medical marijuana.

Burnaby celebrates all things African

Can you hear the drums calling? Burnaby residents are invited to come out and celebrate at the annual Africa Ekassa Cultural Festival. "It's upbeat, there's always something that's going to be happening.