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Ten johns arrested in prostitution crackdown

Twelve people, including two sex-trade workers and 10 johns, were arrested this month as part of the Burnaby RCMP's latest crime reduction project targeting prostitution along Kingsway between Boundary Road in Vancouver and 10th Avenue in New Westmin

New formula for council pay

The salaries of Burnaby's mayor and councils will be calculated using a new formula for 2012.

Diaper donation helps group

A Burnaby organization dedicated to helping women and children got a small boost this month, thanks to a donation from a "green" diaper company.

Burnaby team heads to South American animal shelter

While most local residents will be focusing last-minute shopping and holiday feasts, a team of four Burnaby residents is heading to South America to donate their time and expertise, helping some four-leggeds who are badly in need. Veterinarian Dr.

TEAM looking to unite opposition

Civic party wants to get Greens and independents working together in an effort to break BCA's monopoly

Union workers worried about Target takeover

Zellers employees worried that Target won't honour union agreement

Tips for winter driving

The number of calls the B.C. Automobile Association gets for roadside assistance typically doubles during wet, snowy winter months.

Cops tops in country

Burnaby's unshorn cops were the best in Canada.

Occupy SFU targets high cost of education

The Occupy movement has spread to Simon Fraser University, with a dozen students working to create an "open university" at the Burnaby campus.

Chevron working on oil seep

Chevron is still working on the ongoing oil seep at the North Burnaby refinery, with no end in sight. The oil seep was first discovered along the north side of the refinery in April 2010.