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Opinion: Affordability is my 'key priority,' says Metro Vancouver chair

Opinion: Affordability is my 'key priority,' says Metro Vancouver chair

"We will continue to meet our mandate as a regional district," says Mike Hurley, Metro Vancouver Board chair and Burnaby mayor, "with careful consideration of how we spend your tax dollar."
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Witness in Burnaby workplace death trial claims WorkSafeBC transcript 'doctored'

Witness in Burnaby workplace death trial claims WorkSafeBC transcript 'doctored'

When presented with a transcript of a WorkSafeBC interview that contradicted his earlier testimony, Thomas Richer said it wasn't accurate until a defence lawyer played the audio recording in court.
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Testosterone-regulating 'super enzyme' found in 'crazy' bird species

Testosterone-regulating 'super enzyme' found in 'crazy' bird species

An international study involving researchers at SFU has found a single gene that regulates testosterone in male ruffs.
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Former Burnaby Mountie new face of B.C.'s homicide squad

Former Burnaby Mountie new face of B.C.'s homicide squad

Sgt. Freda Fong says her goal in her new post as IHIT spokesperson is 'to be a voice for victims in the pursuit of justice.'
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Burnaby staff recommend abandoning $240M Confederation Park Community Centre redevelopment

Burnaby staff recommend abandoning $240M Confederation Park Community Centre redevelopment

City staff say the northwest quadrant of Burnaby will be adequately served by recreational space for the time being without a redeveloped Confederation Park Community Centre.
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Man arrested in hit-and-run that sent beloved Burnaby care aide to ICU

Man arrested in hit-and-run that sent beloved Burnaby care aide to ICU

A 45-year-old Burnaby man is in custody in connection with a hit-and-run that seriously injured 64-year-old care aide Maria Espedido on Canada Way on Dec. 11.
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The future of Burnaby's forests is up for debate. Have your say

The future of Burnaby's forests is up for debate. Have your say

Burnaby residents can give their two cents on the urban forest strategy.
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Company lawyer cross-examines survivor of fatal Burnaby workplace accident

Company lawyer cross-examines survivor of fatal Burnaby workplace accident

J. Cote and Son Excavating Ltd. and foreman David Green are on trial in the workplace death of 28-year-old pipe layer Jeff Caron in October 2012.
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BCIT cracks Forbes list for best employers in Canada

BCIT cracks Forbes list for best employers in Canada

2025 marks the fifth consecutive year the post-secondary institution has made the list.
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These were the most and least expensive homes sold in Burnaby in 2024

These were the most and least expensive homes sold in Burnaby in 2024

The most and least expensive homes sold in Burnaby last year ranged from a $5.08-million detached home with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms to a $282,000 condo with potential for redevelopment.
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