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2009 News
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What's Your Snow IQ?
Snow may be a rare occurrence in Burnaby, but occasionally we get a big dump of the white stuff. During winter conditions, everyone has a role to play to ensure streets and sidewalks are safe. What's your role? Find out more... |
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Flu Clinic Locater
Find clinics in Burnaby and surrounding communities offering the H1N1 and seasonal vaccines. |
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New Social Planning Publications
• Social & Demographic Trends in Burnaby and Neighbouring Communities
Over the last 25 years, Burnaby has witnessed significant changes in its demographic profile. This overview establishes a baseline for monitoring changes in the future. Read it here...
• Community Policing Model Review
This review assesses the degree to which the Community Policing Model, as practiced in Burnaby, reflects the principles and objectives originally established for it in 1995. Read it here... |
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HealthLink BC
One-click access to non-emergency health information, including H1N1 flu updates, is now available from the City of Burnaby home page. Click the button located to the lower left-side of the home page to visit the HealthLink BC website, or dial 8-1-1 to contact a range of registered health professionals including nurses, dietitians and pharmacists. |
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Celebrate World Rivers Day - September 27th
World Rivers Day is a global celebration of the world’s waterways. Here in Burnaby, join us at Still Creek for our Go With the Flow: Explore Still Creek main event from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm on Sunday, September 27. Bring the family to meet local environmental groups and explore all Still Creek has to offer! Read more... |
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City of Burnaby Named "Best Run City in Canada"
Maclean’s magazine has named the City of Burnaby as the “Best Run City in Canada” based on a newly released survey. The magazine’s first annual Best (and Worst) Run Cities report highlights Burnaby, B.C. as the model city for the rest of Canada municipalities to aspire to. Burnaby received top marks for economic development, environmental health, culture and recreation. Read more...
For the full survey results, click here. |
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Central Valley Greenway Opening Celebrations
The Central Valley Greenway officially opens Saturday June 27, 2009. A family-friendly celebration will run from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Winston Overpass near Sperling-Burnaby Lake SkyTrain station. Festivities will feature a ribbon cutting, a children’s booth, free BBQ, a unicyclist, dance performances and lots of interactive booths. For more information and an invitation, please click here . |
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2nd Annual South Burnaby Safety Forum
This is your opportunity to improve public safety in Burnaby! You are invited to attend this open community forum on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 7:00-9:00pm, Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Avenue. Click here - [ PDF 251KB ] to find out more. For more information on Community Policing and how you can get involved, check out the Community Policing page. |
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Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table Survey
The Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table (BIPT) is conducting a survey of Burnaby residents. The survey will help us understand how diversity and multiculturalism has impacted your family and your community. Click here to find out more. |
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Burnaby's Farmers Market
Burnaby's Farmers Market starts up again on Saturday, June 13 outside City Hall. The Market is operated by Artisan Markets and will run every Saturday until October 24. For more information, and to see a location map, keep on reading . |
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National Public Works Week
Come out and view our equipment, information displays and one of the City’s new Automated Garbage and Yard Waste Trucks.
National Public Works Week (NPWW) is a celebration of the tens of thousands of men and women in North America who provide and maintain the infrastructure and services collectively known as public works.
For more information, check out the flyer - [ PDF 270KB ] . |
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Information Bulletin to Burnaby Residents: Kinder Morgan Canada Burnaby Terminal - Oil Spill Incident
At approximately 10:00 p.m. PDT, Wednesday, May 6th, 2009, a Kinder Morgan Canada contractor discovered crude oil being released from a tank inside its Burnaby Terminal located at 7815 Shellmont Street, Burnaby, B.C. Kinder Morgan Canada took actions to ensure that the release was contained inside the lined tank bay and that all necessary regulatory agency notifications were completed.
The Burnaby Fire Department have attended the site. Kinder Morgan Canada has made assurances that there is no concern for public safety.
For more information, residents are advised to call the following contacts:
- Incident information: Kinder Morgan Canada at 604-268-3000.
- Odour Complaints: Kinder Morgan Canada at 604-268-3000 and Metro Vancouver's Air Quality Regulation and Enforcement reporting line at 604-436-6777.
- Health related issues: Fraser Health Authority – Health Protection (Burnaby Health Unit) at 604-918-7605.
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Environment Week 2009
Celebrate Environment Week 2009 in Burnaby, and learn of ways you can make greener choices in your life. This year's theme is "Small Change, Big Impact", and in the spirit this message we would encourage you to try something new – ride your bike to work, learn about organic gardening, participate in an environmental restoration event, buy local food, or participate in one of Burnaby's many other Environment Week events. |
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Swine Flu Outbreak
The City of Burnaby would like to warn all citizens to take the appropriate steps in keeping healthy as we learn more information about the Swine Flu outbreak.
For more information, please see the Fraser Health website . |
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Call for Nominations: 2009 Local Heroes
Do you know someone who made an exceptional contribution to community well-being in Burnaby? If so, the City of Burnaby wants to hear from you! The deadline for nominations for the City's 13th annual Local Hero Awards is Tuesday June 30, 2009.
Click here - [ PDF 517KB ] for more information and to download a nomination form. |
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Bike to Work Week 2009 - May 11-17
Burnaby community members are encouraged to cycle to work during Bike to Work Week, from May 11 to 17. Do something good for your health and the environment, and cycle to work!
To find out how you can get involved, keep on reading . |
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Adaptable Housing Focus Group
The City of Burnaby is currently exploring what the current and future needs are for adaptable housing. We encourage you to provide feedback by completing the electronic survey located on the SPARC BC website .
By completing the survey you are entered to win a Burnaby prize package including: an insulated Burnaby picnic bag, a Burnaby steel water bottle, and a black Burnaby vest! |
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Regional Forums on Metro Vancouver's Regional Growth Strategy
This series of high-profile debates and discussions is intended to help decision makers shape the future of the region by presenting a range of views which hopefully challenge and stimulate fresh thought on a range of regional issues. Regional dialogues are intended to assist decision makers shape the future of the region by inviting a range of views which challenge conventional wisdom and stimulate fresh thought on regional issues. The sessions explore topics such as housing, industry, labour and immigration, drugs and crime, regional economy, transportation, energy and agriculture. Fore dates and locations, click here. |
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Edmonds Clean Sweep - May 2nd
You are invited to the Edmonds Town Centre Business & Community Clean Up on May 2nd. Refreshments and BBQ to be provided to all participants! Click here - [ PDF 882KB ] to learn more about the event. |
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Automated Garbage and Yard Waste Collection
If you were thinking of buying a new garbage can you might want to hold off because automated garbage and yard waste collection is coming soon to a street near you!
Our Garbage and Yard Waste Container online order form is now available . |
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Provincial Prison Proposed for Burnaby
The Provincial Government has announced that it intends to build a prison for up to 700 inmates in Burnaby at Canada Way and Willingdon Avenue. Mayor D. Corrigan has advised the Provincial Government of B.C. that Burnaby City Council is opposed to the construction of a new Provincial Prison in Burnaby.
To join the Burnaby Council in opposition or to learn more, click here . |
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Spring Community Clean Up
We welcome all residents & businesses in our Community. Come have some fun and help clean up your community!
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2009
Windsor Elementary School
For more information, click here . |
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The Province's Gateway Program
Burnaby Council has expressed opposition to the Port Mann / Highway 1 project, which forms part of the provincial Gateway Program. Find out more about Burnaby's position. Latest addition: information report March 2009. |
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Potholes
As a result of the recent cold and snowy weather there will be potholes occurring on City Streets. City crews are temporarily patching them as we become aware of them, permanent repairs will be undertaken when the weather improves. If you see a pothole please report it to the 24/7 Dispatch at 604-294-7200 or via email at engineering@burnaby.ca
For information on damage claims, click here . |
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Community Policing
Community Policing is a partnership between the City, the Community and the RCMP. To learn more about the partnership and to see the types of programs you can be involved in, check out the new section . |
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