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New Venus fly trap mural coming to this 'eyesore' of a Burnaby overpass

New Venus fly trap mural coming to this 'eyesore' of a Burnaby overpass

The mural will prevent illegal graffiti and promote positive arts 'in an area that has long been considered an eyesore,' according to city staff.
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This free, family-friendly event in Burnaby is all about Vikings and volcanoes

This free, family-friendly event in Burnaby is all about Vikings and volcanoes

Eat Icelandic treats and see the half-size Viking ship 'Munin.'
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Burnaby awarded for 'outstanding' free musical instrument lending program

Burnaby awarded for 'outstanding' free musical instrument lending program

The city's Harmony for All program has won Creative City Network of Canada's IDEA award.
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This huge, free Halloween bash is coming to Burnaby next week with fireworks

This huge, free Halloween bash is coming to Burnaby next week with fireworks

Central Spark returns to Burnaby Oct. 25.
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Three-time Olympic wrestler to speak at Coquitlam youth summit

Three-time Olympic wrestler to speak at Coquitlam youth summit

Burnaby-born Justina Di Stasio will be at the Gamar Foundation’s second Rise & Inspire gathering on Oct. 5, 2024.
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Celebrate all things river at free family-friendly Burnaby event

Celebrate all things river at free family-friendly Burnaby event

World Rivers Day is coming Sunday, Sept. 22.
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From Monster Dash to Hauntington Manor escape game, this Burnaby Halloween festival has it all

From Monster Dash to Hauntington Manor escape game, this Burnaby Halloween festival has it all

Whether it's 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins or a 5K Monster Dash, there will be loads of local Halloween events this October.
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New exhibition comes to Burnaby Art Gallery featuring Bill Reid, Max Ernst

New exhibition comes to Burnaby Art Gallery featuring Bill Reid, Max Ernst

Harry Locke's extensive collection will be featured in a new exhibition, including pieces by Gordon Adaskin, Miriam Haworth, Lin Chien-Shih and more.
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Take a break from kids' back to school at Tri-City comedy nights

Take a break from kids' back to school at Tri-City comedy nights

Jokers Canada returns to the Tri-Cities with three comedy shows this fall. And Tri-City News' readers have a 30 per cent discount for tickets.
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Burnaby's Deer Lake Gallery closed due to 'disappointing and unsustainable funding'

Burnaby's Deer Lake Gallery closed due to 'disappointing and unsustainable funding'

The board of the Burnaby Arts Council hopes to re-open the gallery in 2025.
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