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Burnaby approves 292 rental homes in union-developed buildings

Burnaby approves 292 rental homes in union-developed buildings

BCGEU's two-tower project has been given the final approval from city council and the union is 'hopeful' the building will be complete in 2027.
Burnaby to celebrate grand opening of new rec centre, arena next month

Burnaby to celebrate grand opening of new rec centre, arena next month

Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre will have a grand opening ceremony May 11.
Youth charged in series of iPhone robberies at Burnaby SkyTrain station

Youth charged in series of iPhone robberies at Burnaby SkyTrain station

Police say sellers of newer model iPhones were lured to the Edmonds SkyTrain station where a youth would grab their phones and flee.
Burnaby soccer star named Canadian Premier League's player of the week

Burnaby soccer star named Canadian Premier League's player of the week

Paris Gee scored in his Vancouver FC debut to begin his fourth CPL. His performance also earned him a spot on the league's Best XI.
It doesn't have to be this way: New West—Burnaby MP

It doesn't have to be this way: New West—Burnaby MP

Life has been simple for companies, landlords and banks, but difficult for millions of everyday citizens, Peter Julian writes.
Lysol-wipe COVID profiteer sentenced for extortion of estranged Burnaby wife

Lysol-wipe COVID profiteer sentenced for extortion of estranged Burnaby wife

Mandeep Kumar Ranga, 41, threatened to release videos of him and his estranged wife engaged in sexual acts if she didn't let him see their kids more.
BC Cancer Centre in Burnaby gets new name from $5M McCarthy donation

BC Cancer Centre in Burnaby gets new name from $5M McCarthy donation

The McCarthy family has donated $5 million to the BC Cancer Foundation.
Letter: Burnaby's Brentwood area is awkward, dangerous for cyclists

Letter: Burnaby's Brentwood area is awkward, dangerous for cyclists

This letter writer believes Burnaby "continues to ignore" requests from cyclists to separate bike lanes and that Brentwood is a prime example.
Burnaby approves major contract for garbage-powered heat, hot water utility

Burnaby approves major contract for garbage-powered heat, hot water utility

Burnaby's District Energy Utility is inching towards construction.
Potential park or resale: Burnaby eyes options for scrapped film studio land

Potential park or resale: Burnaby eyes options for scrapped film studio land

Larco Investments forfeits $20 million in failed Burnaby land deal.