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My goal is to help keep every resident of Burnaby connected, updated, and engaged with the vision and strategy shaping our city’s future. Here, you’ll find my podcast, latest articles, and links to my social media, and e-newsletter—so please follow, subscribe, and get involved. These insights and conversations bring to life the many diverse voices of Burnaby and reflect the inclusive, safe, and thriving city we’re building together.
Mayor Mike Hurley
Podcast: Voices of Burnaby
You can watch and listen to the latest podcast episode below, or on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe, follow, share and let us know what you think.
The future of Burnaby Hospital–with John McCarthy and Dr. Alex Butskiy
Universities and cities working together—with SFU president Dr. Joy Johnson
Articles: Letter from the Mayor
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From Ramadan and Holi to Lent and Vaisakhi: the values inspiring Burnaby
In the coming days, many residents across Burnaby will gather to celebrate Vaisakhi—one of the most important days of the year for our Sikh community. This week, Jewish families are marking Passover, while Christians recently came together for Easter. -
Walk and Chat returns for an eighth year of listening, movement and community
Last Sunday marked the first Walk and Chat with the Mayor of 2026, beginning the eighth year of what is becoming a real community tradition through spring and summer in Burnaby. Walkers meet at the Christine Sinclair Community Centre at 9 am, for a one-hour walk. -
Short-term thinking risks long-term consequences for affordable housing in Burnaby
In the 1980s and early 1990s, federally funded affordable housing fell from tens of thousands of units annually to almost none. Over the following decades it became a major driver of the crisis we face today. -
My three asks for Burnaby Hospital—'The priority healthcare project in the province'
The redevelopment of Burnaby Hospital is long overdue. The business and health care case for redeveloping Burnaby Hospital now is clear. This is the priority health care project in the province. This is the right thing to do.
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