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Burnaby city council could go back to the drawing board over location of green waste facility

A special Burnaby council meeting will be held at noon on Monday, March 20, to reconsider the alternative approval process to undedicate 21-acres of parkland at Fraser Foreshore Park in order to build the Green Recycling and Organics (GRO) facility.

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Key Burnaby bike route to see nearly $10 million upgrade

Mar 16, 2023

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Key Burnaby bike route to see nearly $10 million upgrade

The Vancouver-SFU Active Transportation Connection links Vancouver, Burnaby, SFU, Port Moody, and Coquitlam.

Food

More than delivery: How the Burnaby-based Fantuan app is serving cultural connections

Mar 15, 2023

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More than delivery: How the Burnaby-based Fantuan app is serving cultural connections

Fantuan’s story is about its tremendous tech success, but also its cultural impact.

Events

Mar 15, 2023

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This week in Burnaby: March 16-23

St Patrick's Day approaches!

Burnaby Beacon Staff

Development

More on GRO: Council discusses AAP public engagement and accessibility

Mar 14, 2023

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More on GRO: Council discusses AAP public engagement and accessibility

The conversation about the GRO site's AAP continued during Monday night’s city council meeting.

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Why have trees been removed along Highway 1 in Burnaby?

Mar 14, 2023

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Why have trees been removed along Highway 1 in Burnaby?

The Ministry of Transportation says it's removed trees and brush between the Willingdon Avenue exit and the Burnaby Lake area.

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'Wonky perspective': Residents question fairness of waste facility approval process

Mar 13, 2023

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'Wonky perspective': Residents question fairness of waste facility approval process

If fewer than 16,250 residents vote in opposition to the project, the city can proceed with undedicating 21 acres of parkland at Fraser Foreshore Park.

Food

Kid-friendly restaurants to try in Burnaby

Mar 13, 2023

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Kid-friendly restaurants to try in Burnaby

Spring break is in full swing meaning you may be looking for some kid-friendly spots to take and treat the kiddos.

Burnaby Beacon Staff

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Local photographer highlights beauty of Fraser Foreshore Park and concerns about GRO facility

Mar 12, 2023

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Local photographer highlights beauty of Fraser Foreshore Park and concerns about GRO facility

Chris Parlow has captured wildlife at the park on film, including eagles, beavers, otters, coyotes, muskrats, and an array of birds.

Food

Dim sum eatery to open doors in Burnaby's former Swiss Chalet location

Mar 10, 2023

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Dim sum eatery to open doors in Burnaby's former Swiss Chalet location

The Swiss Chalet on Lougheed Hwy was the last one operating in BC, and closed down last year.

Burnaby Beacon Staff

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Report shows potential ecological impacts of GRO facility on Burnaby's Fraser Foreshore Park

Mar 9, 2023

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Report shows potential ecological impacts of GRO facility on Burnaby's Fraser Foreshore Park

The city has committed to restoring and enhancing more land than would be lost in the park if the project goes ahead.

Food

Here's when La Forêt cafe is opening its second Burnaby location

Mar 8, 2023

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Here's when La Forêt cafe is opening its second Burnaby location

It's just a few minutes away from its original location at 6848 Jubilee Ave.

Burnaby Beacon Staff

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Burnaby city council could go back to the drawing board over location of green waste facility

Key Burnaby bike route to see nearly $10 million upgrade

More than delivery: How the Burnaby-based Fantuan app is serving cultural connections

This week in Burnaby: March 16-23

More on GRO: Council discusses AAP public engagement and accessibility

Why have trees been removed along Highway 1 in Burnaby?

'Wonky perspective': Residents question fairness of waste facility approval process

Kid-friendly restaurants to try in Burnaby

Local photographer highlights beauty of Fraser Foreshore Park and concerns about GRO facility

Dim sum eatery to open doors in Burnaby's former Swiss Chalet location

Report shows potential ecological impacts of GRO facility on Burnaby's Fraser Foreshore Park

Here's when La Forêt cafe is opening its second Burnaby location

Burnaby Beacon

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