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Baldrey: Building more homes? Great. But, where are the workers?

Baldrey: Building more homes? Great. But, where are the workers?

Ottawa's plan to construct 3.9 million homes in seven years is "lofty target." Here in B.C., columnist Keith Baldrey says finding the hands to build them will be a tall order.
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Opinion: A better and cleaner future for all, Burnaby MP wants

Opinion: A better and cleaner future for all, Burnaby MP wants

Burnaby South MP Jagmeet Singh, also the leader of the federal NDP, believes action is needed now to mitigate impacts of climate change in Canada.
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Sunday Night Read: 'Army Boots'

Sunday Night Read: 'Army Boots'

This short story series submission is from James Cochrane of Port Moody.
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New West—Burnaby MP named federal NDP's new health critic

New West—Burnaby MP named federal NDP's new health critic

Julian's portfolio history has included transportation, international trade, fisheries, energy and finance, as well as a four-time house leader.
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Burnaby, New West photographer wins triple gold at Ma Murray community newspaper award show

Burnaby, New West photographer wins triple gold at Ma Murray community newspaper award show

Burnaby NOW and New Westminster Record photojournalist Jennifer Gauthier won three first-place Ma Murray awards April 20.
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Opinion: Ottawa is doubling down on missing the mark

Opinion: Ottawa is doubling down on missing the mark

The federal budget does little to address the country’s fundamentally broken systems.
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Minter: Lawn care for spring — questions answered

Minter: Lawn care for spring — questions answered

Master gardener Brian Minter: Lawns are a tremendous asset for your own property's landscape, as well as the surrounding environment.
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Letter: Traffic patterns in this Burnaby neighbourhood are 'a mess'

Letter: Traffic patterns in this Burnaby neighbourhood are 'a mess'

"The situation is not going to get better" with more towers planned near Willingdon Avenue and Halifax Street, this letter writer claims.
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BBB: Five ways going green can save you money this Earth Day

BBB: Five ways going green can save you money this Earth Day

Shop secondhand and choose sustainable transportation are some of the tips from the Better Business Bureau for those looking to be more eco-friendly.
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Burnaby drafts 2 versions of the future: denser town centres or more urban villages?

Burnaby drafts 2 versions of the future: denser town centres or more urban villages?

Burnaby's vision for 2050: The city want public input on Official Community Plan.
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