Climate change, invasive plants, toxic chemicals… These are just some of the dangers facing Burnaby’s creeks. Volunteers are trying their best to keep the creek as healthy as possible, but even some are saying that they are not optimistic about the future. Edrick Dudang tells the story of the Burnaby’s passionate stream keepers and the grim…
The sound of torrential water through land, the smell of luscious flora, and the view of the green landscape. This is the experience Paul Cipywnyk feels whenever he visits Byrne Creek Ravine Park. Cipywnyk is one of Byrne Creek’s most passionate streamkeepers. He started helping with the creek’s preservation since his arrival in Burnaby in…
While many people see Burnaby as a very successful urban hub, the city has a unique heritage that is both cherished and hated. Deer Lake Park is one of Burnaby’s signature landmarks. According from the city’s website, the park “serves as the cultural precinct with for the City of Burnaby’s arts and heritage amenities.”…
A Burnaby teenager is being regarded as one of the smartest students in the world. Gr. 8 student Carolyn Chan has been honoured by the John Hopkins University Centre for Talented Youth for her exceptional marks on college entrance exams. The CTY is an institution that assists gifted youth to further their education. The press…
I was tasked by the journalism program to cover the Burnaby election and was stationed to be in the Burnaby Citizen’s Association HQ when Corrigan, inevitably, wins again. It was not surprising that my mayor would win another term in office. Burnaby has a reputation to be a left-wing city: two of our MP’s are…
The BCA sweep the mayoral, council and trustee races for the third time. Click the link to find out the highlights of election day.
With so many high-density residential projects undergoing construction, Burnaby First’s Daren Hancott is criticizing the city’s lack of affordable housing options for low-income families. In an interview, the mayoral candidate said that the municipality has been prioritizing high-density apartments that would see housing prices skyrocket. He notes that building more “skyscrapers” will increase homelessness in…
A small business owner says it’s taken a year but the city is finally fixing a construction problem that caused Gilmore Street to be two inches lower than normal in front of his store.
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