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My goal is to help keep every resident of Burnaby connected, updated, and engaged with the vision and strategy shaping our city’s future. Here, you’ll find my podcast, latest articles, and links to my social media, and e-newsletter—so please follow, subscribe, and get involved. These insights and conversations bring to life the many diverse voices of Burnaby and reflect the inclusive, safe, and thriving city we’re building together.
Mayor Mike Hurley
Podcast: Voices of Burnaby
You can watch and listen to the latest podcast episode below, or on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe, follow, share and let us know what you think.
The future of Burnaby Hospital–with John McCarthy and Dr. Alex Butskiy
Universities and cities working together—with SFU president Dr. Joy Johnson
Articles: Letter from the Mayor
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Short-term thinking risks long-term consequences for affordable housing in Burnaby
In the 1980s and early 1990s, federally funded affordable housing fell from tens of thousands of units annually to almost none. Over the following decades it became a major driver of the crisis we face today. -
My three asks for Burnaby Hospital—'The priority healthcare project in the province'
The redevelopment of Burnaby Hospital is long overdue. The business and health care case for redeveloping Burnaby Hospital now is clear. This is the priority health care project in the province. This is the right thing to do. -
BC budget leaves significant gap in affordable childcare
Childcare is one of the biggest affordability challenges facing families and single parents in Burnaby and across BC. High fees and long waitlists make it harder for parents to work, go to school, or fully participate in community life. -
Historic investment to be the beating heart of Burnaby
This month, Burnaby marks a major milestone in the most significant period of civic investment in our city’s history. Four cornerstone projects in our capital construction program have now surpassed 50% completion—part of what is not only the largest capital construction program Burnaby has ever undertaken, but one of the largest municipal investments in community facilities anywhere in Canada.
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