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SFU to add 445 new spaces in on-campus housing: Will that be enough?

The new project is based on a housing master plan dating back to 2015, but demand continues to increase with the lack of affordable rental housing in the city

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

City

Burnaby 2050: A sneak peek at what people said about Burnaby’s future

Jul 12, 2024

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7 min read

Burnaby 2050: A sneak peek at what people said about Burnaby’s future

City planners presented the preliminary results and findings of the third phase of public engagement

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

Thurs. July 11, 2024 edition: Homelessness surges in Burnaby

Jul 11, 2024

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11 min read

Thurs. July 11, 2024 edition: Homelessness surges in Burnaby

Plus, a new flea market, stepping in Phase 2 of Burnaby Hospital and what happened at council this week

Eva Rasciauskas

News

Burnaby council debates FIFA World Cup 2026 participation

Jul 10, 2024

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9 min read

Burnaby council debates FIFA World Cup 2026 participation

Plus: Council approves the demolition of the Louis and Annie Hill cottage, and discusses ideas for preserving its memory

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

News

Homelessness in Burnaby increased by 69% in three years

Jul 9, 2024

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11 min read

Homelessness in Burnaby increased by 69% in three years

The Mayor’s Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members submitted its 27-page final report, which included 13 recommendations to address homelessness in Burnaby

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

News

City of Burnaby gears up for the first heat wave of 2024

Jul 5, 2024

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4 min read

City of Burnaby gears up for the first heat wave of 2024

The city and non-profits will activate cooling centres and other ways for people to escape the extreme heat starting July 6

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

Thurs. July 4, 2024 edition: Thousands celebrate Canada Day in Burnaby

Jul 4, 2024

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12 min read

Thurs. July 4, 2024 edition: Thousands celebrate Canada Day in Burnaby

Plus, a closer look at the second annual Pinoy Festival, an in-depth conversation with Dear Rouge and a heated fight at a Burnaby golf course

Eva Rasciauskas

Community

Jul 3, 2024

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6 min read

Burnaby celebrates Filipino-Canadians

Plus: BC Premier David Eby announced plans for new Filipino cultural centre in the Lower Mainland

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

News

Thousands celebrate Canada Day in Burnaby

Jul 2, 2024

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7 min read

Thousands celebrate Canada Day in Burnaby

Plus: Mayor, council and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh attended the festivities, which ended in a large fireworks show

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

Arts & Culture

Dear Rouge to play at Canada Day StreetFest in Central Park

Jun 27, 2024

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6 min read

Dear Rouge to play at Canada Day StreetFest in Central Park

The alternative rock duo talk music, future plans and parenthood

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

Thurs. June 27, 2024 edition: Burnaby plans to demolish a heritage home

Jun 27, 2024

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13 min read

Thurs. June 27, 2024 edition: Burnaby plans to demolish a heritage home

Plus, an exciting headliner for the Blues + Roots festival, and talks of hosting international teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Eva Rasciauskas

News

Burnaby breaks ground on new RCMP detachment

Jun 26, 2024

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3 min read

Burnaby breaks ground on new RCMP detachment

Construction is officially underway

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

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SFU to add 445 new spaces in on-campus housing: Will that be enough?

Burnaby 2050: A sneak peek at what people said about Burnaby’s future

Thurs. July 11, 2024 edition: Homelessness surges in Burnaby

Burnaby council debates FIFA World Cup 2026 participation

Homelessness in Burnaby increased by 69% in three years

City of Burnaby gears up for the first heat wave of 2024

Thurs. July 4, 2024 edition: Thousands celebrate Canada Day in Burnaby

Burnaby celebrates Filipino-Canadians

Thousands celebrate Canada Day in Burnaby

Dear Rouge to play at Canada Day StreetFest in Central Park

Thurs. June 27, 2024 edition: Burnaby plans to demolish a heritage home

Burnaby breaks ground on new RCMP detachment

Burnaby Beacon

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