November 14, 2024

Laurel Street Works Yard Honoured with “Project of the Year” Award

Burnaby has been recognized with the Public Works Association of BC’s “Project of the Year” award for large (50,000+ population) communities for the construction of the City’s new Laurel Street Works Yard, a keystone civic facility which was completed in September 2023.
October 21, 2024

City of Burnaby’s Harmony for All program wins national award

The City of Burnaby has been awarded the Creative City Network of Canada’s I.D.E.A. Award, recognizing the outstanding impact of the Harmony for All…
June 28, 2024

City of Burnaby recognized for excellence in financial reporting

The City of Burnaby has won the prestigious “triple crown” of awards from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), recognizing the City’s exceptional financial reporting practices.
June 26, 2024

Burnaby Recognizes 2024 Environmental Awards Honorees

Council had the happy duty of conferring their congratulations and thanks to the winners of Burnaby’s 2024 Environmental Awards at their Monday, June 24 meeting.
April 30, 2024

Celebrating 26 years of Burnaby’s Local Heroes: Announcing the 2023 winners

The City of Burnaby is proud to recognize seven Local Heroes for their outstanding contributions to our community.
March 26, 2024

Len Soet is 2023’s Outstanding Citizen of the Year in Burnaby

Mayor Mike Hurley and Burnaby City Council are pleased to present the Kushiro Cup to Len Soet, 2023's Outstanding Citizen of the Year.
February 27, 2024

Burnaby earns NAIOP award for most-improved permit processing times

The City of Burnaby has been awarded the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association’s Most Improved Approval Timing award in recognition of the significant strides the City made in 2023 to efficiently process development and building permit applications.
February 1, 2024

Nominations open for 2024 Environmental Awards

Nominations have opened for Burnaby’s 2024 Environmental Awards, an annual celebration which recognizes individuals and community groups making significant contributions to the sustainability of Burnaby’s environment.
January 8, 2024

Help us find outstanding Burnaby volunteers!

The City of Burnaby invites everyone to nominate that special someone who’s volunteered a heroic amount of time in the community – a local leader who helps make Burnaby a world-class community through volunteering.
November 9, 2023

City wins Burnaby A-List Awards in multiple categories

The City is honoured to have our events, facilities and parks recognized in multiple categories in the annual Burnaby Now 2023 A-List, where Burnaby residents vote for what they love about their city.