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Burnaby RCMP say a young man is lucky to be alive after he was hit by a train Friday night. At about 8: 15 p.m.

Burnaby city council approved $10,000 in grants for two sports teams, four elementary schools and a nonprofit organization at its May 27 meeting.

Burnaby RCMP are warning people to be on the lookout for a convicted sex offender who may be in the city. According to RCMP, Ronald Currie Miljure was sentenced to six years in jail for sexually assaulting three prostitutes in the Vancouver area.

The B.C. SPCA has honoured Burnaby's Claudia Richter as veterinarian of the year. Richter, who operates the Burnaby Veterinary Hospital, received the award on May 31. "Dr. Richter originally supported the B.C.

In time to discuss Burnaby's secondary suite program and address affordable housing issues, Acorn Canada is launching a chapter in the city.

Construction for the Evergreen Line section at Lougheed Town Centre Station begins this month.

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.

Burnaby RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire that happened in the 7000-block of Canada Way early last Friday morning. The fire began around 2 a.m. on May 31 in an empty unit of a duplex at 7068 Canada Way in South Burnaby.

The Edmonds Community Centre's grand opening is July 1, not July 15, as the Burnaby NOW was originally told by city staff in the May 31 article, 'Functional art costs $160,000'.

Denver-based folk rock band The Lumineers will perform in the concerts in the park series this summer. The Thursday, Sept. 19 show at Deer Lake Park will also feature special guests Dr. Dog and Nathaniel Rateliff. Gates open at 5 p.m.