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Rethink sister cities, says Rankin

Former councillor thinks Burnaby should look closer to home

Highrise proposed near Central Park

Polygon Developments has submitted a rezoning application for a 37-storey apartment tower across from Central Park in Burnaby.

Apology a long time coming

Better late than never. That's what Burnaby resident Stanley Fukawa, 74, had to say about the provincial government's apology to Japanese Canadians who were placed in internment camps and had their property seized during the Second World War.

New mural unveiled

Burnaby Mountain Secondary art students joined artist Todd Polich as he worked on a large mural that was unveiled last Wednesday.
Hot pot with a twist

Hot pot with a twist

City keeps eye on river levels

The City of Burnaby is observing the snow pack situation along the Fraser River's route, but the city's director of engineering says it is too early to tell if there's a significant flood risk in the region.

Group wants motel turned into housing

Vancouver's Portland Hotel Society wants Burnaby to "turn the light on" to address homelessness in the city.

Chevron is trucking in crude oil

Chevron is turning to trucks and railcars to transport crude oil to its Burnaby refinery, thanks to increased demand on Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline.

Burnaby's 401 Motor Inn eyed for social housing project

Vancouver's Portland Hotel Society wants Burnaby to "turn the light on" to address homelessness in the city.

Burnaby school district superintendent retiring

The head of Burnaby's school district has announced he is retiring this summer. At the last school board meeting on May 8, superintendent Claudio Morelli announced he was planning to retire this August.