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Close to $130K in federal funding to help expand Tourism Burnaby's Halloween festival

Close to $130K in federal funding to help expand Tourism Burnaby's Halloween festival

Events include Pumpkins After Dark, Monster Dash 5K, Neighbourhood Decorating Contest and more.
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BC NDP promises to pay for North Shore-Burnaby bus rapid transit

BC NDP promises to pay for North Shore-Burnaby bus rapid transit

TransLink Mayors’ Council warns that service cuts may come soon if the funding model for Metro Vancouver transit remains the same
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16 candidates officially vying for five Burnaby MLA seats

16 candidates officially vying for five Burnaby MLA seats

General voting day is scheduled for Oct. 19.
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Meet Port Coquitlam's First Family of ninja sports

Meet Port Coquitlam's First Family of ninja sports

Sharon Brown-John took up ninja sports after her daughters took it up at a gym in Port Coquitlam
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Letter: Is this the end of family-oriented neighbourhoods in Burnaby?

Letter: Is this the end of family-oriented neighbourhoods in Burnaby?

This letter writer doesn't want Lougheed Town Centre to match the density of Brentwood.
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Baldrey: How 'federal Liberals and orphaned Greens' may decide the 2024 B.C. election

Baldrey: How 'federal Liberals and orphaned Greens' may decide the 2024 B.C. election

These voters hold a lot of power with the loss of the B.C. Liberal Party and lack of finalized Green candidates, says columnist Keith Baldrey.
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Letter: The idea of colossal Burnaby towers is 'horrifying'

Letter: The idea of colossal Burnaby towers is 'horrifying'

This letter writer believes losing sight of the sky would be disappointing for other Lougheed area residents.
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Minter: Bulbs and companion plants. The promise of next spring

Minter: Bulbs and companion plants. The promise of next spring

Master gardener Brian Minter says adding companion plantings is something every green thumb can "look forward to with anticipation."
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Letter: Approved Burnaby skyscrapers will 'isolate and alienate people'

Letter: Approved Burnaby skyscrapers will 'isolate and alienate people'

"Find more humane ways to house people," this letter writer states.
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BBB: 'Brushing' scam indicates a serious problem for victims

BBB: 'Brushing' scam indicates a serious problem for victims

Attempt to ID the sender, double check recent orders and protect your identity are some of the tips the Better Business Bureau suggests to avoid "brushing" scams.
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