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'Ready to stand up against bullies': Burnaby mayor urges residents to 'Buy Canadian'

'Ready to stand up against bullies': Burnaby mayor urges residents to 'Buy Canadian'

Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley wants residents to take a 'buy local and buy Canadian' approach.
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Province doesn't want to hear from you about housing: Coquitlam

Province doesn't want to hear from you about housing: Coquitlam

Coquitlam residents are upset about the lack of civic consultation regarding homebuilding for projects that meet the Official Community Plan (OCP), but council says its hands are tied with the new provincial housing rules.
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Burnaby approves $3.4M all-weather restaurant patio despite cost increase

Burnaby approves $3.4M all-weather restaurant patio despite cost increase

Councillors noted the project is expected to pay for itself within seven years and then generate profit for the city.
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New clinic for diverse populations coming to Burnaby next month

New clinic for diverse populations coming to Burnaby next month

Officials say the new clinic will help community members access safe and inclusive primary care services.
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Redevelopment proposed for Burnaby's last bowling alley: 3 towers up to 60 storeys tall, 1,600+ homes

Redevelopment proposed for Burnaby's last bowling alley: 3 towers up to 60 storeys tall, 1,600+ homes

Plans for the property include more than 1,600 homes and daylighting a portion of Beecher Creek.
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Burnaby staff recommend cancelling $3.4M patio expansion at Burnaby Mountain restaurant

Burnaby staff recommend cancelling $3.4M patio expansion at Burnaby Mountain restaurant

City staff say the best way forward is to cancel plans to build an expanded patio at Mintara Atop Burnaby Mountain and save the designs for later.
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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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BBB: Top resolutions for a fraud-free new year

BBB: Top resolutions for a fraud-free new year

Don't send money to strangers, create strong passwords and use good judgement are tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests for a fraud-free 2025.
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Former Freshslice Pizza franchisee sues after termination

Former Freshslice Pizza franchisee sues after termination

Former franchisee claims he is out $130,000 in lost goodwill and that he faced obstacles when trying to sell his franchise
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How BCIT plans to 'lead, innovate, and transform' in the next five years

How BCIT plans to 'lead, innovate, and transform' in the next five years

"Our new Strategic Plan is not just a roadmap for the next five years – it is a bold declaration of our intent to lead, innovate, and transform the future of education."
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