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City groups, citizens step up in time of need

All Smith Ave. fire victims now housed, and donations are still coming in

Alleged 'prolific' Burnaby thief arrested by police

One of the "most wanted" break-and-enter suspects was arrested along with the seizure of a large quantity of stolen property, according to an announcement from the Burnaby RCMP.

Smith Avenue fire victims find homes

Whether temporary or long-term stays, the former Smith Avenue residents are no longer homeless

Seniors' advocate should be independent, says city activist

A member with a local seniors organization is disappointed that the proposed seniors' advocate for B.C. will not be as independent as expected. Carole Kaye is a member of Voices of Burnaby Seniors, a local group that advocates for seniors' interests.

Blue box changes worry councillors

Recycling organization looking at discontinuing glass pickup
Protesters drenched as they bang pots and pans in pipeline protest

Protesters drenched as they bang pots and pans in pipeline protest

Burnaby resident revamps lifestyle for her senior years

Jane Knowles remembers the last cigarette she ever smoked. It was on June 26, 2010 - the day she had a heart attack and found herself lying in a hospital bed with three stents in her chest.

MLA pushes for safety standards on Tasers

Kathy Corrigan is pleased with the government's new changes to the way Tasers are used, but the Burnaby-Deer Lake MLA wants independent safety certification for the devices.

City told no dough, no go

Burnaby council is calling on TransLink to provide public toilets at its SkyTrain stations when funding allows it.

Trio share spotlight at concert

Three giants from the music world share the spotlight in the opening concert of the year by the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra: Mozart. Beethoven. Brahms.