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Gigantic 72-storey tower proposed for Burnaby’s Metrotown

Gigantic 72-storey tower proposed for Burnaby’s Metrotown

The proposed redevelopment includes 469 homes and more than 32,000 square metres of offices and retail space.
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'Insufficient' demand for water-based field hockey field in Burnaby: staff

'Insufficient' demand for water-based field hockey field in Burnaby: staff

A report to city council says two turf fields at Burnaby Lake are in 'urgent' need of replacement but neither should be a dedicated water-based field for field hockey.
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Man accused of defrauding Burnaby company denied ninth chance on bail

Man accused of defrauding Burnaby company denied ninth chance on bail

Manuel Schafer, 40, was charged in June 2022 with one count of fraud over $5,000 for allegedly defrauding Kaka Industrial in Burnaby.
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Burnaby councillor wants 'landmark' Burnaby name sign like Vancouver's

Burnaby councillor wants 'landmark' Burnaby name sign like Vancouver's

Coun. James Wang says large landmark signs foster civic identity and place branding.
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Burnaby's rental prices drop to end 2024 — 9% from December 2023

Burnaby's rental prices drop to end 2024 — 9% from December 2023

Burnaby's average price remains the second highest in Canada, according to the latest national rent report.
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No driving ban for driver who hit 74-year-old pedestrian in Burnaby casino parkade

No driving ban for driver who hit 74-year-old pedestrian in Burnaby casino parkade

Sau Szeto suffered 'life-changing' injuries, including a fractured skull, when Weeton Yee backed into her inside the Grand Villa Casino parkade in August 2023.
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How long should it take Burnaby to plant 135,000 new trees?

How long should it take Burnaby to plant 135,000 new trees?

The city would need to plant between 8,000 and 18,000 trees per year to reach an extended tree canopy target by 2075.
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Deaf education assistant claims 'poisoned work environment' at Burnaby school district

Deaf education assistant claims 'poisoned work environment' at Burnaby school district

Education assistant Tara Warford, who works at the BC School for the Deaf, says the school district has discriminated against her by not hiring her to work at hearing schools.
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Veteran New Westminster-Burnaby MP says Donald Trump ‘not very good at governing’

Veteran New Westminster-Burnaby MP says Donald Trump ‘not very good at governing’

New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian on Canada and U.S. tariffs: ‘Donald Trump is not somebody worthy of respect on these issues.’
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Beloved Burnaby comic book store finishing its final chapter

Beloved Burnaby comic book store finishing its final chapter

Metropolis Comics and Toys closing its physical location after 15 years in the community.
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