Spectre of Svend still dominates in Douglas
Even in his absence, Svend Robinson can dominate a room.
 

They're going to Marsville
If humans make it to Mars in the next century, kids from Brantford elementary may have a jump-start on living on the Red Planet.
 

Swimmer dies in city pool
An autopsy is being performed on a 22-year-old man who died while swimming at Bonsor Recreation Complex on June 14.
 

MLA Bloy riled by Corrigan's RAV vote
Burquitlam MLA Harry Bloy has accused Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan of playing political games over the controversial Richmond-Airport-Vancouver (RAV) line.
 

Machete-swinging thief injures clerk
Burnaby RCMP have released frightening images from a convenience store robbery, where the perpetrators used a machete to steal cigarettes in the early morning hours of Friday, June 11.
 

Historic house may go
The city won't step in to save a historic home in the South Slope.
 

Students weigh election promises for education
When you want a lively all-candidates' meeting, make sure to include students.
 

New $23-million science and tech centre at SFU
A new $23-million science and technology complex at SFU got underway with the official "first shovel" in the site's ground this month.
 

Construction boom raises costs of sewer work
The construction boom is hitting the city in the pocketbook.
 

Walking to school made safer
The city plans to spend $1.5 million to help get pedestrians and cyclists over Griffiths Drive.
 

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