November 27, 2025
How sidelining elected municipalities means more work and higher costs, not less
B.C. Premier David Eby was recently left frustrated on the sidelines as discussions about a major Alberta-to-coast pipeline moved forward without B.C. at the table. It’s not a good feeling - and I can tell you, municipalities feel the same way when decisions about our communities are made without our input.
November 20, 2025
To the Chinese Canadian community... The City of Burnaby is deeply sorry
From the very first day I arrived in Canada, I felt welcomed and accepted. When immigrating to a new country you have to roll up your sleeves and work…
November 13, 2025
Building the right homes, in the right places, for the right reasons
A Burnaby resident whose family has lived here for three generations shared with me recently that all of her children had to move to Mission to find homes that met their needs.
November 6, 2025
How effective two-way communication is shaping Burnaby’s future
After more than 30 years in the Fire Department, I've learned that communication is the single most important tool for getting the job done. In high-pressure, life-or-death situations, we had to communicate clearly and effectively to help people in their greatest moments of need.