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Calling all Visual Artists, Performers and Musicians!
April 15, 2021
News
The City of Burnaby will showcase live performers in outdoor settings, as part of a series of arts-based initiatives planned for summer 2021. Emerging and established performers are encouraged to apply.
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Be Park Smart in Burnaby to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
March 29, 2021
Press Releases
With COVID-19 numbers continuing to climb in B.C., the City of Burnaby is reminding residents and visitors of the continuing importance of staying safe while they explore Burnaby parks and outdoor recreation areas.
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City of Burnaby Expands 30 km/h School Zone Hours to 7am to 10pm
March 12, 2021
Press Releases
The City of Burnaby is making streets safer for students and all Burnaby residents by expanding the hours of 30 km/h school zones in Burnaby to 7am-10pm (previously 8am-5pm), and installing speed humps near 36 schools and 36 parks.
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City Renames Park to Honour William A. Lewarne
March 10, 2021
Press Releases
At a ceremony March 4, the City of Burnaby officially renamed MacPherson Park to Lewarne Park, to honour the former Burnaby mayor, councillor and volunteer, William A. Lewarne.
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Burnaby Village Museum Reopens for Spring Break
March 8, 2021
Press Releases, News
Burnaby Village Museum will reopen to the public for spring break from March 15 to 26, offering the opportunity to enjoy a stroll through the 1920s village and explore historical exhibits.
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Active Sidewalks, Open Businesses Program Extended Through Summer
March 5, 2021
Press Releases
Burnaby businesses will be able to take advantage of spring and summer weather by adding outdoor seating or expanding into adjacent outdoor spaces as part of the City of Burnaby’s Active Sidewalks, Open Businesses program, which has been extended to October 31, 2021.
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Utility Fee payments due by March 15
March 2, 2021
News
The City is reminding Burnaby property owners that 2021 Utility Fees are due March 15, 2021. To be eligible for the discounted amount, all fees must be paid in full on or before the due date.
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Building Benchmarking to Help Drive Burnaby’s Climate Actions
February 23, 2021
Press Releases, News
The City of Burnaby has shared energy and emissions data for 30 civic facilities in the first annual report from Building Benchmark BC, released today (February 23), and is encouraging more building owners to take advantage of this powerful tool to guide smart investments to reduce carbon, improve efficiency and save money.
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City of Burnaby Spring Programs Starting Soon
February 22, 2021
Press Releases, News
Burnaby residents can stay creative, curious and connected to their community this spring by registering for a wide range of programs at the City’s recreation and cultural facilities.
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City of Burnaby Announces Deer Lake Artist Residencies
February 16, 2021
Press Releases
Professional artists have the opportunity to create in the tranquil and inspiring natural setting of Deer Lake Park in beautifully restored heritage homes, as part of the City of Burnaby’s new Deer Lake Artist Residencies.
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Winter weather is on the way in Burnaby
February 12, 2021
News
With snow in the forecast for Saturday, February 13, and the possibility of more to come in the days ahead, the City of Burnaby has activated its snow plans.
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City Encourages Residents to ‘Say Hello’
February 2, 2021
Press Releases
The City of Burnaby challenges residents to “Say Hello” to each other, to combat the effects social isolation through simple gestures of kindness.
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Dog Licences Can Now Be Purchased or Renewed Online
January 28, 2021
Press Releases, News
Burnaby residents can now register or renew dog licences online through My Property Portal, making it easier than ever to ensure your dog is properly registered with the City of Burnaby.
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Help Find the City of Burnaby’s Outstanding Citizen of the Year!
January 25, 2021
Press Releases, News
Every year, countless Burnaby residents volunteer their time and energy to benefit the community — and the time has come for residents to recognize one of these outstanding volunteers by nominating them for the Kushiro Cup.
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Burnaby Residents Invited to Share Feedback on Short-Term Rental Framework
January 6, 2021
Press Releases, News
The City of Burnaby has introduced new regulations for short-term rentals aimed at protecting the City’s long-term housing stock and preventing disruptions to local neighbourhoods while providing homeowners with the opportunity to earn extra income through an emerging trend in the tourism industry.
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Indoor Sports, Group Fitness and Dance Classes Cancelled
November 7, 2020
News
Due to a recently issued Provincial Health Order, all affected indoor sports, group fitness, cycling, yoga and dance classes are cancelled in all City of Burnaby recreation facilities starting November 8 until further notice.
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Remember In Place on November 11
November 4, 2020
News
Our veterans fought for freedom. This year, take a moment to pause, reflect and remember by honouring their sacrifice by staying home. On November 11, remember in place by observing a moment of silence at 11 am from your own home.
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City of Burnaby Expands Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network
October 20, 2020
Press Releases, News
The City of Burnaby has added 10 new electric vehicle charging stalls throughout the community, to make it easier for residents to transition to zero-emission vehicles and help the City achieve its Climate Action targets.
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City Moves to Curb Speeds on Forest Grove Drive
October 16, 2020
News
Responding to concerns raised by residents, the City of Burnaby is installing a series of traffic calming measures along Forest Grove Drive near a local elementary school and two neighbourhood parks.
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Burnaby Public Library Expanding Access
September 3, 2020
Press Releases, News
All Burnaby Public Library branches will open for browsing beginning September 8, as the City of Burnaby continues to restart its programs and facilities.
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Indigenous History in Burnaby Resource Guide Wins National Award
August 5, 2020
Press Releases, News
The Indigenous History in Burnaby Resource Guide, a Burnaby Village Museum project developed in partnership with the Kwantlen, Sḵwxw̱ú7mesh, Tsleil-Waututh and xʷməθkʷəyə̓m (Musqueam) First Nations, has earned national distinction from the Canadian Museums Association.
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Help Shape the Future of Burnaby.ca
July 29, 2020
News
The City of Burnaby is redeveloping the website Burnaby.ca and we’d like to hear what you think about our current website. Your responses will be used to guide us as we build a more interactive and intuitive online experience.
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Burnaby Launches “This is Climate Action” Banner
July 21, 2020
Press Releases, News
To highlight the many initiatives that will enable achievement of the City’s commitment to be “carbon neutral” (no longer contributing to the carbon emissions that accelerate climate change) by 2050, the City is launching a “This is Climate Action” banner.
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Arts and Culture Facilities Reopen as Part of Burnaby’s Restart
July 9, 2020
Press Releases, News
The City of Burnaby’s arts and culture facilities, and registered arts programs will reopen as part of Burnaby’s restart next week, with enhanced health and cleaning protocols in place for the safety of participants and staff.
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Active Sidewalks, Open Businesses Arrives on Edmonds Street
June 29, 2020
Press Releases, News
Beginning Tuesday, June 30, Burnaby pedestrians will have more room to safely roam and shop with the closure of the curb lane on the west side of Edmonds Street as part of the City of Burnaby’s Active Sidewalks, Open Businesses program.
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More Ways to Be Active in Burnaby this Summer
June 22, 2020
Press Releases, News
The City of Burnaby’s youth centres, recreation facilities and registered outdoor programs are set to restart over the next few weeks, with enhanced health and cleaning protocols in place for the safety of participants and staff.
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City of Burnaby to Hold Virtual Public Hearings
June 5, 2020
News
Beginning June 9, public hearings will use a virtual format, to ensure residents can participate in local government in a way that safeguards public health while ensuring city business can proceed.
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Burnaby Cancels Summer Events and Programs
May 12, 2020
Press Releases, News
The City of Burnaby has made the difficult decision to cancel events and programs slated for this summer in order to meet the physical distancing and public gathering requirements set out by the Provincial Health Officer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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City of Burnaby closes all libraries, recreation and cultural facilities, golf courses and City-operated restaurants
March 16, 2020
Press Releases, News
Effective Wednesday, March 18, all City of Burnaby public facilities, including all recreation centres, arenas, libraries (including home library and accessible service), cultural facilities, golf courses, and City-operated restaurants will be closed until further notice.
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2020 Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival
February 18, 2020
News
Expanding to two days, the Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival returns to picturesque Deer Lake Park on August 7-8, 2020 with another lineup of world-class musicians, including headliners Brandi Carlile and Steve Earle & The Dukes. Tickets on sale February 21!
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Recycling Your Christmas Tree in Burnaby
December 24, 2019
News
There are many ways to recycle your Christmas Tree in Burnaby—from curbside collection, multi-family complex collection, dropping off at Burnaby's Eco-Centre, plus tree chipping events.
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Holiday Hours & Council Meetings
December 23, 2019
News
Burnaby's City Hall complex will close at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, December 24 and will open again at 8:00 AM Friday, December 27. The next Council Meeting will take place Monday, January 27 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chamber.
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Burnaby pursues historic expansion of tenants' rights
December 3, 2019
Press Releases, News
The City of Burnaby is pursuing one of the most progressive tenant assistance policies in the country, after revisions to the City’s existing policy were approved in principle by City Council on Monday.
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Burnaby surveying child care needs
December 3, 2019
Press Releases, News
The City of Burnaby is asking local parents and guardians to share their child care experiences with us.
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Echoes
November 25, 2019
Press Releases, News
The Burnaby Art Gallery (BAG) is pleased to present echoes from November 29, 2019 to January 26, 2020.
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Local Heroes lauded by the City of Burnaby
October 30, 2019
Press Releases, News
Six outstanding citizens have been named Local Heroes by the City of Burnaby, recognizing the immense contributions they have made to their community.
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City introduces House Rental Business Licence
October 10, 2019
News
Starting in October, owners of single- or two-family homes in Burnaby will be asked to fill out a declaration indicating whether or not they are renting out their home.
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Call for Submissions - PechaKucha Night in Burnaby
September 30, 2019
News
The City of Burnaby and Burnaby Neighbourhood House invite you to submit your application to present at the fifth PechaKucha Night in Burnaby. Applications are due by October 14.
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Free Events During Active Aging Week®
September 27, 2019
News
Are you 50 years or older and looking to try a new activity? The City of Burnaby is pleased to offer free activities for older adults during Active Aging Week®.
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City breaks ground on new South Burnaby Arena
September 19, 2019
Press Releases, Project Updates, News
Construction of Burnaby’s newest arena is now underway! The South Burnaby Arena will offer two NHL-sized rinks, as well as space for dry-floor sports and public gatherings.
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Celebrate World Rivers Day at Burnaby Village Museum
September 17, 2019
Press Releases, News
With more than 90 unique waterways, Burnaby is the perfect setting for a World Rivers Day event that celebrates our watersheds and highlights the need to protect and enhance our local rivers and streams.
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Burnaby recognized for excellence in budgeting
September 9, 2019
Press Releases, News
The City of Burnaby has received an award for excellence in governmental budgeting from the Government Finance Officers Association, which represents more than 20,000 government finance officials in Canada and the U.S.
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Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment Welcomed
September 3, 2019
Press Releases, News
The provincial government announcement of long-awaited plans to redevelop Burnaby Hospital into a larger, modern facility is good news for the whole community, and no one is happier than Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley.
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Hit the stage with Rawk Camp at the Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival
July 19, 2019
Press Releases, News
Young people with aspirations to be rock stars will have their chance by taking part in Rawk Camp with Yukon-based rockers Speed Control, culminating with a performance at the 2019 Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival on Saturday, August 10th.
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Sounds Like Summer brings music to Burnaby’s public spaces
July 16, 2019
Press Releases, News
Residents to local community centres may be pleasantly surprised by performances from local musicians in July and August as part of Sounds Like Summer, a new initiative to activate and enrich community gathering spaces with music.
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The Shadbolt Centre’s 2019/20 season brings the Cool to Burnaby!
July 10, 2019
Press Releases, News
Sharpen your pencil and mark your calendars as the Shadbolt Centre launches its 2019/20 season, presenting a rich array of internationally acclaimed and award-winning storytelling, music, theatre, dance and performing arts.
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The Giro di Burnaby races through Burnaby Heights July 11
July 5, 2019
News
The Giro di Burnaby offers a chance to experience the thrills of a criterium race and a taste of Italian culture as it speeds by the cafés and shops of the historic Burnaby Heights neighbourhood on Thursday, July 11.
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City seeks artists to help paint the town
June 26, 2019
Press Releases, News
The City of Burnaby is making it easier to get murals painted across the city, creating more beautiful and engaging public spaces. Artists passionate about putting their creations on wall-sized canvasses are encouraged to attend an information session at City Hall on July 11.
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Vancity Helps Fund Indigenous Education at Burnaby Village Museum
May 15, 2019
Press Releases, News
On Wednesday, May 15, Vancity presented a $10,000 cheque to Burnaby School District and the Burnaby Village Museum (BVM). This money will support the inaugural Burnaby Indigenous Week of Learning for Burnaby elementary students this fall.
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Out with My Waste app, in with Recycle Coach
May 3, 2019
News
Residents using the My Waste app are encouraged to download the app Recycle Coach before June 14 to ensure they continue to receive pickup reminders for curbside garbage, recycling and green bin collection.
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New Eco-Centre Weekend Hours beginning April 27
April 26, 2019
News
The City’s Eco-Centre is extending its weekend closing time by two hours starting April 27, providing residents with additional opportunities to drop-off recyclables and green waste over the summer months.
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Spring is in the Air at Burnaby Blooms, May 4-5
April 18, 2019
Press Releases, News
Burnaby Blooms (formerly the Rhododendron Festival) is re-imagined for 2019 with dazzling figures and floral ladies adorned with bright blooms, along with beautiful plants and colourful foliage.
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Celebrating Volunteers
April 7, 2019
News
In honour of National Volunteer Week (April 7-13), the City of Burnaby sincerely thanks our thousands of volunteers who selflessly give their time and energy to help create a better Burnaby.
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Join the WALK30 Burnaby | New West Walking Challenge Today!
April 2, 2019
Press Releases, News
The City of Burnaby has partnered with the City of New Westminster on this free challenge to inspire people to walk at least 30 minutes a day. From April 8 to May 10, registered participants can track and share their daily walking minutes online.
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City Launches Your Voice. Your Home. Community Engagement Program
February 21, 2019
Press Releases, News
As a follow-up to the Mayor’s Task Force on Community Housing formed in January 2019, the City is launching Your Voice. Your Home: Meeting the Housing Needs of Burnaby Residents – a community outreach and engagement initiative to address Burnaby’s current and future housing needs.
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InfoBurnaby
February 20, 2019
News
The winter issue of InfoBurnaby is available online and arriving in Burnaby mail boxes soon. Featuring: A Message from Mayor Mike Hurley, New Online Services for Utility Charges and Property Tax, What's Happening events list and more.
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City of Burnaby Wins Financial Achievement Awards
February 4, 2019
News
The City of Burnaby has earned the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting and the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association.
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BC Ombudsperson
January 10, 2019
News
On Monday, January 28, BC Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, and his mobile investigations team are visiting Burnaby.
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Long-Term Burnaby Volunteer Honoured with Award
December 21, 2018
News
Today, Breakfast Television aired its first BT Gives Back show, designed to reward volunteers and unsung heroes who do incredible work for their community. Long-term Burnaby Citizen Support Services volunteer, Ruth Gautschi, was featured as the winner of $3,000 worth of prizes!
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Burnaby Opens New Warming Centres
December 11, 2018
Press Releases, News
To help ensure the safety of all Burnaby citizens during the winter months, effective December 12, Burnaby will open two warming centres from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily, with a third to open on December 14, and a fourth scheduled to open soon after. Operated by the City, warming centres are open overnight to provide safe, warm spaces in which people can take refuge.
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InfoBurnaby
October 25, 2018
News
The Fall issue of InfoBurnaby is available online and arriving in Burnaby mail boxes soon. Featuring: Fall and Winter Fun, Watch for Salmon Spawning this Fall, Burnaby's Bike Patrol Program, What's Happening events list and more.
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Make Your Vote Count: Advance Voting Dates
October 1, 2018
Election News, News
The first of three advance voting dates for the 2018 Burnaby Local Government Election is on Saturday, October 6, followed by October 10 and 13. General Election Day is October 20.
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Declaration of Election by Voting
September 24, 2018
Election News, Press Releases, News
Eva Prior, Chief Election Officer for the City of Burnaby, officially declared that an election by voting is to be held for Office of the Mayor, Office of Councillor, and School Trustee.
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