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Lennikov still in sanctuary

Issue we thought would be resolved by now: We realize we may incite another flurry of letters (which happens every time this story appears in our paper), but we can't deny that our number 1 "can't believe it's still dragging on" story is that of form

Email 'piss-off' takes it

We always take politicians with a grain of salt, but we can't deny that Coun. Nick Volkow gave even us a surprise this year when he told a shark-fin protester to "piss off" in an email.

Those screaming twins win

Any connoisseur of YouTube knows there's something about funny kid videos that just grabs the attention and won't let go - and that was certainly the case with our Firefighting Twins.

Hometown hero of the year: Sinclair scores again

Christine Sinclair may be known by soccer fans from around the globe, but she's still a Burnaby gal at heart - and the city continues to be proud to call her one of our own.

We get it, we get it. Burnaby is 'Best Run City'

We hope we've heard the last of: or, as we like to call it, the "Enough, Already Award" must go to the City of Burnaby for the much-hyped "Best Run City" nod they got from Maclean's in 2009.

Burnaby Boxing Day shoppers call 911 to get out of traffic

News flash for shoppers: Being stuck in Boxing Day traffic is not an emergency.

City's RCMP 'Fuzz' team wins fundraising effort

A team of Burnaby RCMP officers raised almost $21,000 and beat other local RCMP detachments in their annual Great Canadian Police Challenge. Const.

Lighting up for the critters

A certain feathered creature was watching from on high as Michael Gallagher was stringing his home with Christmas lights.

Homeless folks head to shelters

As word spreads that local extreme weather shelters are opening this month, Burnaby and New Westminster homeless people are starting to filter in from the cold.
Historic holiday flavour

Historic holiday flavour

As hard as it is to believe, there are people who enjoy turkey on days other than Thanksgiving and Christmas.