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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.

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…

Registration for the City of Burnaby’s summer activities starts on June 1.

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.

Last Friday, I met with Premier David Eby, major community contributors, senior representatives from the Burnaby Hospital Foundation, doctors and frontline staff to discuss the future of Phase 2 of the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment. The meeting took place amid widespread frustration and disappointment across Burnaby following the Province’s announcement earlier that week that the Phase 2 construction contract had been cancelled.

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.

One of the things we are best known for in Burnaby is our exceptional network of parks, outdoor spaces and natural beauty. As we move into the warmer months, we get more opportunities to enjoy these spaces, and it’s also when we host many of our City events.

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.