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Municipalities like Burnaby receive roughly nine per cent of the total taxes collected in our city–yet we are being asked to do more and more, with less and less support from other orders of government. Amid global economic uncertainty, slowing provincial growth, and high costs putting pressure on public finances, the provincial government’s Budget 2026 outlines a $13.3 billion deficit–one of the largest deficits British Columbians have faced–with significant impacts on Burnaby.

The City of Burnaby proudly wore pink today in support of Pink Shirt Day—standing together for kindness, inclusion and respect.

Nominations have opened for the 2026 Environmental Awards to recognize people and groups making outstanding contributions to the sustainability of Burnaby’s environment.

From everyone at City Hall, we wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous Lunar New Year. This celebration is shared across Burnaby by a broad Asian diaspora–from thousands of residents with roots in Hong Kong and Taiwan to our sizeable Korean and Vietnamese communities, and the more than one third of residents who identify as Chinese.

Registration for the City of Burnaby’s spring activities will start in March, with early bird registration for Burnaby residents.

The City of Burnaby is advising residents and businesses to be vigilant after becoming aware of an impersonation scam in which a third party attempted to direct payment of a fraudulent invoice to an email account not associated with the City.

On behalf of the City, I extend our love, support and condolences to the friends and family of the victims, and to everyone in this tight-knit northern community who is grappling with such a staggering loss.

The City of Burnaby is proud to be named as one of BC’s Top Employers by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the third year in a row.