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Burnaby artist explores themes of migration and environment–with plastic

Cheryl Wong’s new work incorporates a symbol of Hong Kong culture and will be exhibited at the Richmond Art Gallery in January 2025

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Federal government cuts funding to newcomer language programs

Dec 23, 2024

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Federal government cuts funding to newcomer language programs

The government sent emails informing service providers that funding will be cut starting in April 2025

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Thursday, Dec. 19 edition: Council approves additional $7.3M for Brentwood Community Centre

Dec 19, 2024

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Thursday, Dec. 19 edition: Council approves additional $7.3M for Brentwood Community Centre

Plus, a new draft accessibility plan, Burnaby North students spread holiday cheer and a missing suspect for a hit-and-run

Eva Rasciauskas

Community

Burnaby North students spread holiday cheer at retirement home

Dec 18, 2024

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Burnaby North students spread holiday cheer at retirement home

The students handed out handmade cards to seniors at the Swedish Canadian Residence on Friday, Dec. 13

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Council approves additional $7.3M for Brentwood Community Centre

Dec 18, 2024

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Council approves additional $7.3M for Brentwood Community Centre

Plus: An “aspirational” Urban Forest Strategy to protect Burnaby’s trees, and plant new ones

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Burnaby releases draft Accessibility Plan

Dec 16, 2024

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Burnaby releases draft Accessibility Plan

The new plan was created in collaboration with consulting firm Urban Matters and will be approved by council at a later date

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Thursday, Dec. 12 edition: Burnaby scraps plans for sister cities trip

Dec 12, 2024

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Thursday, Dec. 12 edition: Burnaby scraps plans for sister cities trip

Plus, three Burnaby startups receive $3.7M in federal funding, Lobley Park reopens and nurses rally for better working conditions

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Three Burnaby startups receive $3.7M in federal funding

Dec 11, 2024

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Three Burnaby startups receive $3.7M in federal funding

PacifiCan chose the three businesses for their innovative and sustainable technology solutions

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Lobley Park reopens after extensive upgrades

Dec 6, 2024

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Lobley Park reopens after extensive upgrades

The new playground features a surface made of more than 2,114 recycled tires and cost around $300,000

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Burnaby scraps plans for sister cities trip

Dec 6, 2024

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Burnaby scraps plans for sister cities trip

Council voted against the previously planned trip to Burnaby’s sister cities in Taiwan, Korea and Japan in 2025 due to cost

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Thursday, Dec. 5 edition: Burnaby school kids at risk from reckless drivers

Dec 5, 2024

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Thursday, Dec. 5 edition: Burnaby school kids at risk from reckless drivers

Plus, water metering causes controversy in council, a Burnaby skating champion to star in the PNE Winter Fair and tougher bear spray regulations on the way

Eva Rasciauskas

News

Water metering causes controversy in council

Dec 4, 2024

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9 min read

Water metering causes controversy in council

Plus: $4.7 million to install signage and road pavement markings, $3.5 million to repair street lights and the city launches a coffee table book celebrating Burnaby’s natural beauty

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Burnaby artist explores themes of migration and environment–with plastic

Federal government cuts funding to newcomer language programs

Thursday, Dec. 19 edition: Council approves additional $7.3M for Brentwood Community Centre

Burnaby North students spread holiday cheer at retirement home

Council approves additional $7.3M for Brentwood Community Centre

Burnaby releases draft Accessibility Plan

Thursday, Dec. 12 edition: Burnaby scraps plans for sister cities trip

Three Burnaby startups receive $3.7M in federal funding

Lobley Park reopens after extensive upgrades

Burnaby scraps plans for sister cities trip

Thursday, Dec. 5 edition: Burnaby school kids at risk from reckless drivers

Water metering causes controversy in council

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