March 13, 2023

City improving development approval process

The City is taking action to improve processing times for development and building permits and create a faster, simpler and better experience for applicants through the Development Approval Process (DAP) Project.
March 2, 2023

City opens feedback opportunity for park dedication removal

Through an Alternative Approval Process, City Council is asking whether electors oppose the adoption of Burnaby Park Dedication Removal Bylaw 2023 to remove the park dedication for a portion of undeveloped park land at 4800 Riverbend Drive proposed to be used for the proposed GRO facility.
February 28, 2023

City launches review of historic discrimination against Chinese Canadians

Burnaby City Council has approved a process to review, acknowledge and apologize for historic discrimination by Burnaby’s municipal government against people of Chinese descent, with the goal of advancing reconciliation with the Chinese Canadian community.
February 21, 2023

City and School District determine site for new school in Brentwood neighbourhood

Working together to meet the needs of a growing community, the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby School District have identified a site for a new school in the Brentwood neighbourhood.
February 15, 2023

Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival returns to Deer Lake Park with free admission

The City of Burnaby is giving music fans something to cheer for this summer as the legendary Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival will return to Deer Lake Park – and this time, admission will be free.
February 7, 2023

City Council supports developing Green Recycling and Organics facility

As part of strengthening the City’s commitment to climate action and resilience, Burnaby City Council has directed staff to continue work on design, costing and rezoning for the creation of a Green Recycling and Organics (GRO) facility in the Big Bend neighbourhood.
February 6, 2023

Nominations open for 2023 Environmental Awards

Nominations have opened for Burnaby’s 2023 Environmental Awards, an annual celebration which recognizes individuals and community groups making significant contributions to the sustainability of Burnaby’s environment.
February 1, 2023

Temporary Fire Station officially opens on Burnaby Mountain

Burnaby, BC – The City of Burnaby has officially opened a new, temporary Fire Station 8 in the heart of the UniverCity community, significantly enhancing emergency response capacity on Burnaby Mountain.
January 24, 2023

City of Burnaby to launch non-emergency call centre at Burnaby RCMP

Burnaby, BC – The City of Burnaby is taking action to improve response times and service to residents by creating a new Non-Emergency Call Centre for policing calls, based out of the Burnaby RCMP detachment.
January 23, 2023

New exhibition explores the relationship between African identity and Canadian history

'Ornament and Instrument' is a survey of the intricate, meticulous and visually compelling work of Vancouver-based artist Karin Jones, opening at the Burnaby Art Gallery on February 3, 2023.