May 27, 2026

City of Burnaby strengthens tenant protections with new Tenant Protection Bylaw

Burnaby already delivers some of the strongest tenant protection measures in the province, and this week City Council has further strengthened these protections by formally enshrining its leading Tenant Assistance Policy into a new Tenant Protection Bylaw, ensuring tenants are protected no matter how a redevelopment project proceeds.
May 21, 2026

Burnaby installs wildfire detection system ahead of wildfire season

The City of Burnaby has completed installation of a new wildfire detection system on Burnaby Mountain and in other strategic locations across the city, strengthening early warning capabilities ahead of the annual wildfire season.
May 20, 2026

StreetFest returns to Burnaby this Canada Day, featuring headliner Dragonette!

The Canada Day street party, StreetFest on Central, with presenting partner, Concord Pacific, returns for its fourth edition with MAGIC! as this year's headliner.
May 13, 2026

Celebrating Burnaby’s Local Heroes: Announcing the 2026 winners

The City of Burnaby is proud to recognize four local heroes for their outstanding contributions to our community. This year’s extraordinary winners have generously given their time, skills and compassion to strengthen community connections across Burnaby, from public safety and arts programming, to education, seniors’ support and community building initiatives.
May 13, 2026

City to provide one-time grant to support operational deficit of Michael J. Fox Theatre

Following a detailed due diligence process, the City of Burnaby has approved a one-time grant totaling up to $300,000 to the Burnaby School District…
May 8, 2026

Construction begins on pedestrian scramble crossing at Metrotown

Construction is starting on Burnaby’s first pedestrian scramble crossing at the intersection of Central Boulevard and the Metrotown underground parkade access, one of the city’s busiest pedestrian areas. This improvement will make it easier and safer for people to cross by clearly separating when pedestrians and vehicles can move through the intersection.
May 1, 2026

City invites community members to join the Chinese Canadian Apology Public Art Project Committee

We are inviting applications from community members to join a new Chinese Canadian Apology Public Art Project Committee, which will help guide the development of a permanent public artwork recognizing the City’s official apology for historic discrimination against people of Chinese descent.
April 27, 2026

Burnaby Lake Overpass officially opens, providing safe new crossing over Highway 1

The City of Burnaby is pleased to announce that the Burnaby Lake Overpass is now officially open. As Burnaby’s first dedicated pedestrian and cyclist crossing over Highway 1, the bridge is a safe, accessible new connection for people walking, cycling and rolling.
April 10, 2026

Be Together at Burnaby Blooms

Burnaby’s favourite seasonal festival returns on Sunday, May 3, to Deer Lake Park and the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
February 25, 2026

City of Burnaby wears pink to stand up against bullying

The City of Burnaby proudly wore pink today in support of Pink Shirt Day—standing together for kindness, inclusion and respect.