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When it comes to social media use in the election campaign, some candidates have it figured out. They're using Facebook and Twitter to help them connect with voters, interact with the community and help spread their campaign messages.

When it comes to social media, a surprising number of Burnaby candidates have no individual presence at all.

When it comes to social media, there's no doubt there are some mayors who have it figured out - you only have to follow "@MayorGregor" on Twitter to see how a municipal mayor can indeed use social media to reach out to voters and residents.

Affordable housing and poverty were the focus of Wednesday evening's mayoral and council all-candidates debate at Stride Elementary School in South Burnaby.

It has been in Burnaby Heights longer than most residents, but if Legion Branch No. 148 can't find a way to make money, it could be gone.

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Hilton Vancouver Metrotown workers have reached a tentative deal with hotel management, according to a press release from the workers' union. UNITE HERE Local 40 members reached the agreement on Nov. 8, it said.

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan's office is spacious and well lit, with jars half-full of colourful candies lining the edge of his desk. He has just finished a meeting with a staff member, and adds some advice regarding her son as she leaves.

Donations levelled off while clientele increased, forcing city's Christmas Bureau to dip into reserves last year to meet demand