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Residents of the George Derby Centre were treated to an early Grey Cup surprise on Nov. 23.

The annual Realtors Care blanket drive starts today, and runs until Dec. 5 throughout the Lower Mainland, including Burnaby.

No one was injured when someone opened fire on a Burnaby apartment building Sunday night. Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Brenda Gresiuk said police were called to the building in the 4300-block Central Boulevard after receiving reports of shots being fired.

City resident worried over use of unlisted phone number by campaigners

A group of Burnaby residents is worried the city plans to pave paradise and put in a parking lot. Clayton Aelbers grew up playing in Central Park in Burnaby, and he doesn't want to see it change.

Advocate says that proportional system would work better

First it was the independent video rental shops, then it was Blockbuster, and now Rogers Plus is closing its doors. Rogers head office confirmed Wednesday that it will be closing its two Burnaby locations at 6512 Hastings St. and 3433 North Rd.

Report shows B.C.'s child poverty rate is worst in the country

Come Christmas Day, it won't just be the city's youngest residents who get an extra dose of cheer from the Burnaby Christmas Bureau. The program, which provides toys and food for low-income families, also provides food hampers for seniors in need.