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.
January 17, 2023
Community invited to 2 open houses for fire stations coming to Burnaby Mountain area
The City of Burnaby is enhancing emergency response capacity in the community by building two new fire stations in the Burnaby Mountain area, and is inviting people to come out to two open houses to learn more.
January 9, 2023
City seeking second round of public input on Mountain Air Bike Skills Course redevelopment
The City of Burnaby plans to create a first-class local destination for biking enthusiasts by redeveloping the Mountain Air Bike Skills Course and members of the public will have the opportunity to again share their voice as the project progresses.