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Thursday, April 24 edition: A crash course in the workings of government
Apr 24, 2025

Thursday, April 24 edition: A crash course in the workings of government

Plus: City reveals new parkway plans and new cafe's name generates a lot of unintended buzz online

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Burnaby students put on a huge Broadway show
Mar 05, 2025

Burnaby students put on a huge Broadway show

Almost 150 students worked on creating the massive production which opens this week

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Burnaby skating champion to star in PNE Winter Fair
Dec 04, 2024

Burnaby skating champion to star in PNE Winter Fair

Jeremy Ten will perform in the Nutcracker on Ice during the PNE Winter Fair Dec. 6-23

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Stream of Dreams organizes day camps for Indigenous children
Oct 29, 2024

Stream of Dreams organizes day camps for Indigenous children

Indigenous educators and Knowledge Keepers will teach children about the environment and traditional knowledge through play and activities

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Burnaby gets spooky: Halloween festivities begin
Oct 08, 2024

Burnaby gets spooky: Halloween festivities begin

The Halloween Festival is expected to generate more than $4M in revenue for the city and attract 150,000 visitors

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Soccer fans rejoice: Burnaby may host international teams during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Jun 20, 2024

Soccer fans rejoice: Burnaby may host international teams during 2026 FIFA World Cup

The city’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee discussed the pros and cons of hosting international teams’ practice and special events

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Burnaby celebrates grand opening of the city’s new works yard
May 29, 2024

Burnaby celebrates grand opening of the city’s new works yard

The Laurel Street Works Yard project was more than a decade in the making

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Burnaby Blooms will be free this year
Apr 05, 2024

Burnaby Blooms will be free this year

The annual spring event will be held at Shadbolt this May, with smaller events in other parts of the city

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Council decides to keep Burnaby Blues and Roots after all
Mar 06, 2024

Council decides to keep Burnaby Blues and Roots after all

The festival will see some changes this year, with more possibilities for expansion next year

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After 24 years, Burnaby Blues and Roots comes to an end
Feb 22, 2024

After 24 years, Burnaby Blues and Roots comes to an end

A different music festival will take place instead to “attract a younger, more diverse” audience

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Special Olympics BC Burnaby curling teams going to national games in Calgary
Jan 16, 2024

Special Olympics BC Burnaby curling teams going to national games in Calgary

Two local teams, the Wildcats and the Wolves, will represent Burnaby at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in February

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Council approves Festivals Burnaby new grant application process
Jan 05, 2024

Council approves Festivals Burnaby new grant application process

The new changes aim to improve and simplify the application process

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Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative
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