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Metrotown street parking rates to increase in September

Short-term parking will increase by 50 cents an hour, while long-term parking will go up by $1 per day

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

News

Dinosaur blood pressure, self-driving cars, and renewable energy

Aug 1, 2024

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6 min read

Dinosaur blood pressure, self-driving cars, and renewable energy

Councillors, mayor discussed their learning outcomes and experiences during a recent visit to Burnaby’s sister city Mesa, Arizona

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

Aug 1, 2024

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11 min read

Thurs. Aug. 1, 2024 edition: Wildfires, earthquakes and the Trans Mountain Pipeline

Plus, a run down of the recommendations made by the Burnaby Community Assembly, land defenders help with rehabilitation efforts and the rise of toxic drug deaths

Eva Rasciauskas

City

Assembly urges Burnaby to 'do no harm' to future generations

Jul 31, 2024

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6 min read

Assembly urges Burnaby to 'do no harm' to future generations

The Burnaby Community Assembly’s report recommends that the city adopt an intergenerational lens for its future plans and ensure 20% of future housing is affordable

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

News

Wildfires, earthquakes and the Trans Mountain pipeline

Jul 31, 2024

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9 min read

Wildfires, earthquakes and the Trans Mountain pipeline

As fires rage in BC and Alberta, Burnaby residents, councillors and activists question safety and financial costs of the tank farm and pipeline

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

News

Land defenders seek city help to rehabilitate area damaged by Trans Mountain Pipeline

Jul 26, 2024

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8 min read

Land defenders seek city help to rehabilitate area damaged by Trans Mountain Pipeline

Volunteers with the Mountain Protectors have been taking on the planting and care of trees in an area cleared by the pipeline project, but they say they can’t do it alone

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

Thurs. July 25, 2024 edition: Council approves $267M for phase two of Cameron Community Centre

Jul 25, 2024

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10 min read

Thurs. July 25, 2024 edition: Council approves $267M for phase two of Cameron Community Centre

Plus, the Burnaby Community Assembly wraps up its work, 14 motorcycles stolen, fire station opens on Burnaby Mountain, and more

Eva Rasciauskas

Community

Jul 24, 2024

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11 min read

Direct democracy in action: Burnaby Community Assembly wraps up its work

The assembly of 40 people who represent the city’s diversity, published its 24 recommendations for Burnaby’s future

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

City

Council approves $267M for phase two of Cameron Community Centre

Jul 24, 2024

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7 min read

Council approves $267M for phase two of Cameron Community Centre

Plus: Burnaby fire chief retires, the community assembly speaks at council, and an extra $3M for fire stations 4 and 8

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

News

Fire station 4 is officially open on Burnaby Mountain

Jul 22, 2024

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6 min read

Fire station 4 is officially open on Burnaby Mountain

The city hopes the new fire station, which is adjacent to the Trans Mountain tank farm, will help protect the community in an emergency

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

Thurs. July 18, 2024 edition: SFU to add 445 new spaces in on-campus housing

Jul 18, 2024

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11 min read

Thurs. July 18, 2024 edition: SFU to add 445 new spaces in on-campus housing

Plus, new results from Burnaby 2050, a new mural in Metrotown, and the search for a missing Burnaby woman

Eva Rasciauskas

Arts & Culture

New Metrotown mural showcases community, diversity, and nature

Jul 17, 2024

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7 min read

New Metrotown mural showcases community, diversity, and nature

Burnaby City Council awarded artist Paige Jung a $7,000 grant for her mural Head in the Clouds

Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

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Metrotown street parking rates to increase in September

Dinosaur blood pressure, self-driving cars, and renewable energy

Thurs. Aug. 1, 2024 edition: Wildfires, earthquakes and the Trans Mountain Pipeline

Assembly urges Burnaby to 'do no harm' to future generations

Wildfires, earthquakes and the Trans Mountain pipeline

Land defenders seek city help to rehabilitate area damaged by Trans Mountain Pipeline

Thurs. July 25, 2024 edition: Council approves $267M for phase two of Cameron Community Centre

Direct democracy in action: Burnaby Community Assembly wraps up its work

Council approves $267M for phase two of Cameron Community Centre

Fire station 4 is officially open on Burnaby Mountain

Thurs. July 18, 2024 edition: SFU to add 445 new spaces in on-campus housing

New Metrotown mural showcases community, diversity, and nature

Burnaby Beacon

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