Our City
Burnaby is a vibrant city at the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver. We’re blessed with an amazing natural environment; a strong cultural mosaic; thriving town centres; dedicated technology, business and education districts; welcoming neighbourhoods; and amenities and attractions that make Burnaby a great place to live, work, learn and play.
City Hall and staff support our city and residents–prudently managing your tax dollars, delivering efficient services and maintaining public safety for our growing population. We strive to ensure citizens have access to city hall and staff–at council meetings, on committees, through Your Voice, direct contact and volunteer opportunities.
City government and citizens work hand-in-hand to make Burnaby a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community. Meet your mayor and council, learn about our city departments and browse for information about elections, bylaws and financial reports. See how you can get involved–use our directory to contact the City.
News & Updates
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Burnaby raises living wage for staff and contractors
Effective retroactively from December 2, the living wage has increased from $25.68 per hour to $27.05 (a 5.33% increase), reflecting the rising cost of living in the Metro Vancouver area. -
Burnaby City Council approves Brentwood Community Centre project
Burnaby City Council has given the green light to the development of a new Brentwood Community Centre, a state-of-the-art facility that will transform the area into a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable urban hub. -
Department names changes
The City has updated the names of a few departments to match the terms used in other Lower Mainland municipalities: Revenue Services (formerly Tax Office), Licensing (formerly Licence Office) and Crime Prevention Services (formerly Crime Prevention Unit). -
Burnaby adopts Food System Strategy
The City is taking steps to ensure residents continue to enjoy healthy, sustainable meals with the adoption of a new Food System Strategy.