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Local politicians are offering condolences following the death of New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton. The 61-year-old passed away Monday morning in his Toronto home, a month after he stepped aside as leader to fight a second bout of cancer.

The City of Burnaby has sold a parcel of land at 4394 Beresford St. to a developer proposing a 38-storey highrise apartment building for the site.

The estranged husband of a missing Burnaby mother gave a false statement on her last whereabouts, police revealed during a Wednesday afternoon press conference. Sgt.

Don't kick off your Sunday shoes just yet -there'll likely be no dancing at the James Street Cafe and Grill. Burnaby council did not support the restaurant's request to add a large dance floor.

Although I don't claim to be a nutrition expert, I feel the need to begin this column with the disclaimer that the following recipe contains a couple of ingredients that are high in fat.

Parents' Voice is filing a complaint with B.C.'s Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner over a freedom of information request to the Burnaby school district on the controversial anti-homophobia policy.

The Burnaby Board of Trade is holding its annual golf tournament next month, on Sept. 7. This year's charity tournament will be at the Riverway Golf Course. The golf tournament and dinner is $235 for members and $275 for non-members.

The Burnaby North Road Business Association is hold its annual general meeting on Sept. 14. The meeting is slated to take place at the Cameron Recreation Complex from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.