July 9, 2021
State of the City Address 2021: Burnaby – Building Back Stronger
Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley addressed the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and spoke to how the City plans to build back even stronger during the annual State of the City address, delivered both live and via livestream in partnership with the Burnaby Board of Trade.
June 1, 2021
Statement regarding the 215 Indigenous children at the Kamloops Indian Residential School
We are deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the recent confirmation of the remains of 215 children at the Kamloops Indian Residential School, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc.
May 10, 2021
Burnaby and New Westminster invite you to join the Walk30 Challenge for better health
The City of Burnaby has partnered with the City of New Westminster on this free challenge to inspire people to walk at least 30 minutes a day. From May 10-June 13, registered participants can track and share their daily walking minutes online.
April 14, 2021
Residents and housing stakeholders affirm Burnaby’s bold actions on housing
The City of Burnaby’s bold actions on housing since 2019 have received strong support from members and residents involved in the Mayor’s Task Force on Community Housing.
March 10, 2021
City renames park to Honour William A. Lewarne
At a ceremony March 4, the City of Burnaby officially renamed MacPherson Park to Lewarne Park, to honour the former Burnaby mayor, councillor and volunteer, William A. Lewarne.
March 1, 2021
City of Burnaby seeks task force, resident input on housing progress
In a move that may be without precedent in Canada, the City of Burnaby has reconvened two groups who participated in the 2019 Mayor’s Task Force on Community Housing to ask an important question: How are we doing so far?