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Burnaby launches app for garbage pickup

Can't remember when to take the trash out? Burnaby has an app for that. The City of Burnaby's My Waste mobile phone application was launched Friday to help residents remember garbage and recycling pickup dates.

Mayor questions focus on fares

The provincial government plans to ensure transit fines are enforced, Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom told reporters last week after TransLink announced that millions of dollars is lost annually to unpaid fines.

Soccer showcase hits Burnaby

This weekend will be an important one for women's soccer in Western Canada.

Market back at city hall

The Burnaby Farmers' Market is returning to its original home in the city hall parking lot. Council approved the move at Monday night's meeting. Coun.

More city drivers taking chances?

Burnaby sees a 148 per cent increase in red-light tickets

Volunteer program cancelled

Local non-profit groups lose help as federal budget eliminates Katimavik

B.C. red tape blocking medical student from returning home

One-time Burnaby resident Kaja Pluta wants to return to B.C. when she graduates from medical school in 2014, but she fears as a foreign-trained doctor shell be jobless.
Burnaby Lake dredging project wins award of merit from engineering association

Burnaby Lake dredging project wins award of merit from engineering association

The Association of Consulting Engineers of B.C. announced Wednesday that the City of Burnaby and its consultant, Associated Engineering, have won an award of merit in the municipal category for its Burnaby Lake rejuvenation project.

Seniors slam budget

Local seniors' advocates are raising concerns about the federal government's change to eligibility requirements for old age security payments.

Easter events in Burnaby this weekend

Two of the city's shopping centres will be hosting Easter-themed events this weekend. At Brentwood Town Centre, Good Friday will feature Story Time, including a special guest reader, from Coles Books who will read an Easter tale at 1 p.m.