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Burnaby to chop down 166 trees for community centre redevelopment

Burnaby to chop down 166 trees for community centre redevelopment

The city has a plan to plant 779 replacement trees, but a Burnaby resident wants more proactive communication around tree loss.
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This independent Burnaby flooring shop is celebrating 20 years of excellence

This independent Burnaby flooring shop is celebrating 20 years of excellence

Casa Madera Hardwood Floors is a mainstay for homeowners, contractors renovators and designers
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Burnaby eliminates affordable rental requirement in low-income neighbourhood

Burnaby eliminates affordable rental requirement in low-income neighbourhood

Developers won't be required to build affordable housing in Edmonds Town Centre until it's financially viable for them.
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Burnaby-designed BEAST dominates world wheelchair competition

Burnaby-designed BEAST dominates world wheelchair competition

A BCIT research and design team won gold at the 2024 Cybathlon in Zurich, Switzerland with a three-wheeled device dubbed The BEAST.
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'Pickleball paradise': This old Burnaby Safeway to become massive indoor pickleball facility

'Pickleball paradise': This old Burnaby Safeway to become massive indoor pickleball facility

The Inclusive Place of Pickleball is set to open up shop with "all pickleball, all the time" at Lougheed mall in December.
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10,000 miles from the Taliban, Afghan women unsilenced at Burnaby public library

10,000 miles from the Taliban, Afghan women unsilenced at Burnaby public library

An English class for newcomer and refugee Afghan women is bursting at the seams after just one month.
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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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New pro soccer team Vancouver Rise pitch Burnaby on stadium partnership

New pro soccer team Vancouver Rise pitch Burnaby on stadium partnership

The new women’s professional soccer team wants Swangard Stadium as its home venue, but the facility would need improvements to meet league standards.
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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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