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 BCIT engineering students invent mini turbineTwo mechanical engineering students at B.C. Institute of Technology have invented a mini turbine that produces electricity off small creeks.
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 Gas tax take tops $1 billion in Metro VancouverNearly 50 cents per litre goes to governments with latest increases
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 Alpha secondary to get seismic upgrading moneyNorth Burnaby's Alpha secondary will receive provincial funding for seismic upgrades, but the district had planned for a replacement.
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 Burnaby council considers 401 Motor Inn proposalIf approved, a proposed housing project for the homeless would be the first of its kind in Burnaby, says a local advocate for the homeless.
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 Burnaby hosts info forum on flood response plan TuesdayWith snowpacks at higher than normal levels, Burnaby city hall is hosting a public forum on its Fraser River flood response plan on May 22.
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 Invasive snakehead fish sighted in Burnaby's Central Park lagoonThe predatory snakehead fish has been sighted in a pond in Burnaby's Central Park raising concerns about the impact of the invasive species.
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 Burnaby Teachers Association hosts seminar for parentsBurnaby Teachers' Association hosts a seminar for all Burnaby parents on May 23, 7 p.m. at the BTA office, 115-3993 Henning Dr., Burnaby.
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 $100K club shrinks at Burnaby city hallFor the first time in years, the number of Burnaby city hall staff earning $100,000 or more dropped in 2011.
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 Burnaby school district Supt. Claudio Morelli retiringBurnaby school district Supt. Claudio Morelli is retiring as of Aug. 30, after a 34-year career in public education.
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 Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race returns to BurnabyMountain bike, trail run, kayak and orienteer when the Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race comes to Burnaby Mountain June 2.
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 Burnaby council salaries on riseOn Burnaby council, Coun. Nick Volkow is the biggest user of telecom services, while Coun. Sav Dhaliwal travels the most on city business.
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 Burnaby resident making mark in cooking contestsBurnaby resident Eva Fong is no stranger to cooking contests. In fact, she's pretty well acquainted with the winner's circle.
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 Housing for homeless proposed for 401 Motor InnThe 401 Motor Inn site on Boundary Road in Burnaby is being proposed as a site for affordable permanent housing for people who are homeless.
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 Sisters bid farewell to home late father builtCharmaine Bayntun and Rhonda Yanko reminisce over growing up in North Burnaby in the '50s and '60s and say goodbye to the house dad built.
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 Low sockeye run may mean aboriginal-only catchCommercial fishermen not expected to get openings on Fraser River
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 Burnaby RCMP warn of accused sex offender released from custodyBurnaby RCMP are reportedly issuing a warning after a man charged with four sexual assaults was released from custody while he awaits trial.
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 Purse snatcher caught after 91-year-old refuses to be victimA 91-year-old lady helped foil a purse snatcher at Metropolis at Metrotown mall after refusing to be a victim, say Burnaby RCMP.
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 May 16 meeting to gauge interest in IB for Burnaby schoolsBurnaby school district will gauge interest in an International Baccalaureate program at an information meeting on Wednesday, May 16.
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 Burnaby's Seton Villa seniors home seeks to expandSeniors residence Seton Villa wants to expand at its North Burnaby site, to add 45 suites.
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 Fraser Health pilot program helps patients breathe easierFraser Health pilot program in Burnaby and New Westminster helps cut hospital admissions and improve quality of life for COPD patients.
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 14th Ave. condo project could yield $6.8M-community benefitA rezoning proposal for a 14th Avenue in southeast Burnaby could yield a community benefit valued at $6.8 million.
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 Year-round schooling not on agenda: HayesBringing year-round schooling to Burnaby schools is not even a topic of discussion among trustees, says school board chair Larry Hayes.
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 Edmonds road relief on way this summerThe second and final phase of a road improvement project on Burnaby's Edmonds Street took a step closer recently.
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 Bosa Properties launches foundationBurnaby-based developer Bosa Properties has launched its own foundation to direct funding to the communities where its projects are built.
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 SFU Student Society approves men's centreThe Simon Fraser Student Society has approved $30,000 to start a men's centre at SFU's Burnaby campus.
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