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Burnaby police officer named to hoop hall of fame

In 1994, the Government of Canada sent then-RCMP corporal John Buis on a six-month assignment with the United Nations policing in the war-torn state of Croatia.

Leave wildlife alone in Burnaby

Local wildlife association urges residents to not "kill with kindness" if they see an animal in distress

Joe Keithley won't be running in Burnaby-Lougheed

Joe Keithley may be making a move into politics, but as of Thursday afternoon, he wasn't ready to make an official announcement.

Dance on stage

'Tis the season of dance at the Michael J. Fox Theatre. Local dance aficionados and dance students will be glad to know that the theatre is full of dance performances and competitions over the next month.

Stress is a necessary part of being alive

At one of the positive points in our lives, my childhood friend Stan said, "When I feel pain, I know I'm alive." Stress is like that. It's an unavoidable part of life.

ICBC workers vote in favour of job action

ICBC's office workers voted 87 per cent in favour of job action on Tuesday. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia's collective agreement with the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, Local 378, expired in 2010.

MPs get new posts in shadow cabinet

Burnaby's MPs now have new posts, following an NDP shadow cabinet shuffle in Ottawa. Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian is the new critic for energy and natural resources, leaving his previous post as finance critic.

Student report cards to be issued

Many teachers 'very angry' with Labour Relations Board ruling

Grants help community efforts

Money available for projects that connect people with neighbours

Tower moves towards approval

The Dow Avenue tower development is on its way for final approval by Burnaby council. The proposed residential tower would consist of a 33-storey highrise above three storeys of residential townhouses, with a total of 253 units.