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Burnaby figure skater on home ice this week

Twin brothers Chris and Nick Molnar were learning to skate almost as soon as they could walk.
Pet owners beware: Burnaby owls on the hunt

Pet owners beware: Burnaby owls on the hunt

Burnaby residents may want to keep their small dogs on short leashes while owls are busy hunting and fattening up for the coming winter. Adam Schlombs contacted the NOW to report a recent owl attack on his girlfriend near Cameron Street in Burnaby.

Burnaby's BCIT president sleeps on street for fundraiser

B.C. Institute of Technology president Don Wright had a glimpse of what it's like to be homeless after spending Thursday night sleeping in a back alley in Vancouver.

Rally, meeting planned following George Derby Centre layoff announcement

The Hospital Employees' Union is planning a workers' rally and hosting a meeting for families concerned about loved ones at Burnaby's George Derby Centre, which has recently decided to lay off more than 90 unionized employees and contract out some se

Burnaby RCMP investigate break-in and sexual assault

The Burnaby RCMP's serious crimes unit is investigating a break-in and sexual assault at a house in northwest Burnaby which occurred in the early morning hours of Nov. 15.

Take us travelling

Would you like to be featured in Paper Postcards? Take a copy of the Burnaby NOW on your next trip. Take a photo of yourself in front of a scenic backdrop or landmark, holding the newspaper. Send your photos by email to postcards@burnabynow.

Canadian icon to appear at Metrotown centre

Well-known Canadian wildlife artist Robert Bateman is making an appearance at Metropolis at Metrotown on Nov. 28, according to the shopping centre's website.

Finding inspiration in the people around you

Who inspires you? Of all the great personalities in history and of all the people you have met in your life, who has inspired you the most? Whose words and actions, style and manner have influenced you in the most positive way? I have been inspired b

Burnaby Board of Trade receives city funding

The City of Burnaby approved a grant of $100,000 to the Burnaby Board of Trade at the Nov. 5 council meeting.

Nelson tower goes to public hearing

The proposed development at 6350 and 6550 Nelson Ave. is going forward to public hearing on Nov. 27.