February 6, 2023
Nominations open for 2023 Environmental Awards
Nominations have opened for Burnaby’s 2023 Environmental Awards, an annual celebration which recognizes individuals and community groups making significant contributions to the sustainability of Burnaby’s environment.
February 1, 2023
Temporary Fire Station officially opens on Burnaby Mountain
Burnaby, BC – The City of Burnaby has officially opened a new, temporary Fire Station 8 in the heart of the UniverCity community, significantly enhancing emergency response capacity on Burnaby Mountain.
January 24, 2023
City of Burnaby to launch non-emergency call centre at Burnaby RCMP
Burnaby, BC – The City of Burnaby is taking action to improve response times and service to residents by creating a new Non-Emergency Call Centre for policing calls, based out of the Burnaby RCMP detachment.
January 23, 2023
New exhibition explores the relationship between African identity and Canadian history
'Ornament and Instrument' is a survey of the intricate, meticulous and visually compelling work of Vancouver-based artist Karin Jones, opening at the Burnaby Art Gallery on February 3, 2023.
January 17, 2023
Community invited to 2 open houses for fire stations coming to Burnaby Mountain area
The City of Burnaby is enhancing emergency response capacity in the community by building two new fire stations in the Burnaby Mountain area, and is inviting people to come out to two open houses to learn more.
January 9, 2023
City seeking second round of public input on Mountain Air Bike Skills Course redevelopment
The City of Burnaby plans to create a first-class local destination for biking enthusiasts by redeveloping the Mountain Air Bike Skills Course and members of the public will have the opportunity to again share their voice as the project progresses.
December 22, 2022
Burnaby awarded “Road Safety Project of the Year”
The City's transportation division has won the prestigious Mavis Johnson Award for their Burnaby Road Safety Network Screening Study with the Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Greater Vancouver Section.
December 22, 2022
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services changes to Parks, Recreation and Culture
Effective January 1, 2023, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) will be renamed to Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC).
December 14, 2022
City staff and students help spread holiday cheer to seniors
Burnaby, BC – Hundreds of Burnaby seniors will receive an extra boost of holiday cheer this season, as the City’s Citizen Support Services partners once again with the IAK (Intentional Acts of Kindness) Foundation and the Burnaby School District on the Operation Elf program.
December 13, 2022
Purchasing Division is now Procurement Services
The Purchasing Division will now be known as Procurement Services. This change better reflects the full scope of services provided by the division and aligns with many Lower Mainland municipalities.