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Burnaby thwarts provincial transit-oriented housing laws — again

Burnaby thwarts provincial transit-oriented housing laws — again

For the second time, city council has postponed a decision on transit-oriented development required by the B.C. government until the provincial election is settled.
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Preliminary data shows more than 50% of Burnaby residents voted in 2024 B.C. election

Preliminary data shows more than 50% of Burnaby residents voted in 2024 B.C. election

Elections BC said its projected numbers showed 57.43 per cent of British Columbians cast a ballot.
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Letter: Home prices are skyrocketing due to speculation, migration

Letter: Home prices are skyrocketing due to speculation, migration

The only way the province can ensure affordable housing is through federal social housing, this letter writer states.
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Longer school day, staggered student schedules worry Burnaby parents

Longer school day, staggered student schedules worry Burnaby parents

Burnaby's district parent advisory council said siblings could end up with different school schedules, leading to stress and possible safety issues if schedule changes go ahead.
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Column: The singular calling of family physician

Column: The singular calling of family physician

Treating the whole person, not the disease, should be the basis for family doctors, says Davidicus Wong, M.D.
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Minter: Fall lawn care, and how to maintain a greener carpet

Minter: Fall lawn care, and how to maintain a greener carpet

Extra attention now to your green space, no matter how big, will pay off in the new year, says master gardener Brian Minter.
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Orange Crush: BC NDP projected to sweep all five Burnaby ridings

Orange Crush: BC NDP projected to sweep all five Burnaby ridings

Three incumbents will return to Victoria, while two new faces will represent Burnaby.
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B.C. Votes 2024: Live updates on Burnaby election night results

B.C. Votes 2024: Live updates on Burnaby election night results

Burnaby will now have five MLAs representing the city in Victoria.
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Burnaby high schools eyeing longer day, staggered classes to address overcrowding

Burnaby high schools eyeing longer day, staggered classes to address overcrowding

Parents at five local high schools got letters Thursday telling them the district is considering adding an extra block to the day and staggering classes.
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Widespread flooding in Lower Mainland on election day, sinkhole in Langley

Widespread flooding in Lower Mainland on election day, sinkhole in Langley

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue into Sunday.
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