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We are celebrating National Volunteer Week (April 19–25) and thanking Burnaby’s volunteers for their commitment, dedication, generosity and selflessness in helping to build a stronger, more connected community. Their contributions help shape the city we all want to live in and belong to.

The City of Burnaby is pleased to announce its 2026 special events program line up, offering vibrant and inclusive experiences across the city.

The overnight lifting of the Burnaby Lake Overpass across Highway 1 last November was one of the city’s highlights of 2025. We are delighted to announce that as of Monday, April 27 the new overpass will officially be open to the public.

The City of Burnaby's 2025 Annual Municipal Report, including the City's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, is now available for your feedback. Residents may submit their comments and questions through the submission form until Wednesday, April 29, 2026 to be shared with City Council.

Burnaby’s favourite seasonal festival returns on Sunday, May 3, to Deer Lake Park and the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

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.

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.

Burnaby City Council has approved the Burnaby Poverty Reduction Strategy, a community-based framework that will guide local action to reduce poverty and improve quality of life for residents across the city.