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Weapons call sparks big police response at Burnaby's Metrotown mall

Weapons call sparks big police response at Burnaby's Metrotown mall

A 37-year-old man was arrested at Metropolis at Metrotown mall Thursday night after being linked to an alleged jewelry store robbery at the mall.
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'Magic, lights and holiday cheer': Burnaby's Heritage Christmas holiday event kicks off this weekend

'Magic, lights and holiday cheer': Burnaby's Heritage Christmas holiday event kicks off this weekend

Celebrate the season at Burnaby Village Museum's Heritage Christmas, with enchanting light displays and memorable family experiences.
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Convicted car thief charged with stealing SUV in Burnaby 2 months into 1-year sentence

Convicted car thief charged with stealing SUV in Burnaby 2 months into 1-year sentence

Nickolas Jan Balaz, 29, was sentenced in September to 12 months of probation banning him from handling 'any part of any vehicle' except public transit. Less than two months later, he was arrested for stealing an SUV.
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Video: Police seek Tesla driver who may have witnessed Burnaby apartment arson

Video: Police seek Tesla driver who may have witnessed Burnaby apartment arson

A security camera captured a light coloured Tesla stopping in front of a Jersey Avenue lowrise apartment building the moment fire broke out in the lobby.
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Burnaby man arrested for allegedly sending strangers sexual notes, women's underwear

Burnaby man arrested for allegedly sending strangers sexual notes, women's underwear

A 20-year-old man faces charges of criminal harassment in relation to eight reported incidents between Sept. 15 and Nov. 3.
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'Change is all around us': Switch to Burnaby’s council meeting schedule sparks debate

'Change is all around us': Switch to Burnaby’s council meeting schedule sparks debate

Some councillors said changing meeting dates from Mondays to Tuesdays would increase public engagement, while others said no one asked for the switch.
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Alcohol suspected in Burnaby crash that wiped out traffic light

Alcohol suspected in Burnaby crash that wiped out traffic light

Two drivers walked away from a collision between a pickup and an SUV at Kingsway and Royal Oak Avenue early Thursday morning.
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Burnaby strata wins battle over 'poorly installed' windows, sliding doors

Burnaby strata wins battle over 'poorly installed' windows, sliding doors

The Village Del Ponte strata appealed to the Civil Resolution Tribunal to get windows and sliding doors fixed at the townhouse complex.
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'It's a lot of work': New Burnaby library in a mall doubles membership with nearby towers

'It's a lot of work': New Burnaby library in a mall doubles membership with nearby towers

City council approved three new library staff positions to keep up with the demand.
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Suspicious fire hits Burnaby strata days before court-ordered date for disputed $61M sale

Suspicious fire hits Burnaby strata days before court-ordered date for disputed $61M sale

A fire at a 50-year-old strata with 'considerable' development potential is being investigated as arson, according to Burnaby RCMP.
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