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Parents' Voice rep says school district needs anti-bullying policy to protect overweight kids

Another residential lot in South Burnaby had the majority of its large trees cleared, according to area resident Bill Malkin. Malkin, who lives near the property in the 4600 block of Victory Street, said the trees were cut down on Dec.

South Burnaby international Christine Sinclair ensured Canada a spot in the semifinals of the CONCACAF women's Olympic soccer qualifying tournament in Vancouver on Saturday.

If you missed your chance to see Waiting for Godot, never fear - its run has been extended for an extra week.

Burnaby city council approved funding for 12 parks, recreation and cultural projects at Monday night's meeting. The projects will cost $2.318 million, to be paid for from the capital reserves.

Crown counsel has approved 26 more charges against eight suspected rioters, including one Burnaby resident, according to a Vancouver Police Department press release.

Three advocacy groups are calling on the province's watchdog for children to review the B.C. government's plan to transfer girl prisoners to Burnaby's youth prison.

Parents say drivers are speeding through crosswalk

The bikes will be hitting the streets of Burnaby again this summer. The Giro di Burnaby is returning to Hastings Street on July 12. On Monday night, Burnaby council approved plans to close city roads in the area for the cycling race.

University of Denver defenceman Joey LaLeggia was named the Western Collegiate Hockey Association defensive player of the week on Jan. 17.