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'Absolutely not': Burnaby mayor won't support any future projects that remove parkland

'Absolutely not': Burnaby mayor won't support any future projects that remove parkland

Mike Hurley’s comments come days after council voted unanimously to scrap the idea of building a controversial organic waste facility at a beloved riverfront park

Srushti Gangdev
Srushti Gangdev
OpinionOpinion
OPINION: Civic engagement was key factor in council's reversal of GRO

OPINION: Civic engagement was key factor in council's reversal of GRO

When it came to GRO, residents weren’t complacent or silent. They made noise, and that noise was heard loud and clear by council

Simran Singh
Simran Singh
Burnaby cancels proposed green organics waste facility at Fraser Foreshore Park

Burnaby cancels proposed green organics waste facility at Fraser Foreshore Park

The proposed GRO facility would have taken up 21 acres of undeveloped parkland, roughly 12% of the riverfront park’s area.

Srushti Gangdev
Srushti Gangdev
EventsEvents
The ultimate list of Burnaby spring events

The ultimate list of Burnaby spring events

Winter is on its way out and spring is on its way in, meaning there’s a whole bunch of great Burnaby events coming your way.

Simran Singh
Simran Singh
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Concerned resident plans to go ahead with"Information Day to save Fraser Foreshore Park"

Concerned resident plans to go ahead with"Information Day to save Fraser Foreshore Park"

The organizer behind an event planned at Fraser Foreshore Park this weekend, is hoping it will help raise awareness about the possibility of 21-acres of parkland being undedicated to build the city’s Green Recycling and Organics (GRO) facility.

Simran Singh
Simran Singh
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Trial for accused in Burnaby teen's murder to begin in April

Trial for accused in Burnaby teen's murder to begin in April

Ibrahim Ali is charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 13-year-old

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

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.

Simran Singh
Simran Singh
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Key Burnaby bike route to see nearly $10 million upgrade

Key Burnaby bike route to see nearly $10 million upgrade

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

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

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.

Simran Singh
Simran Singh
EventsEvents
This week in Burnaby: March 16-23

This week in Burnaby: March 16-23

St Patrick's Day approaches!

Burnaby Beacon Staff
Burnaby Beacon Staff
DevelopmentDevelopment
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More on GRO: Council discusses AAP public engagement and accessibility

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.

Simran Singh
Simran Singh
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Why have trees been removed along Highway 1 in Burnaby?

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.

Srushti Gangdev
Srushti Gangdev
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