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Plus, a change to the housing grants program, a formal apology to Chinese-Canadians and a major upgrade to the BCIT campus
The new Stratford Gardens will replace an aging structure with a six-storey development providing housing for seniors, families and individuals
Public engagement shows a formal apology is top of the list of actions for reconciliation with Chinese-Canadians
After reviewing the city’s Community Benefit Bonus Affordable Housing Reserve, staff proposed changes to criteria for the grants
Plus, Jim Lorimer park to receive major upgrades, a new health clinic in Edmonds and tons of exciting Valentine's Day events
The clinic will serve newcomers, new mothers and babies, Indigenous patients, and people experiencing homelessness
Plus: Council expresses support for Canada Post and postal workers
Residents say the upgrades are behind schedule and children in the community are underserved
Plus, Burnaby Mayor encourages residents to support Canadian businesses, a hectic snow day and a Burnaby student organizes dinners in the Downtown Eastside
The Armstrong Elementary student managed to raise almost $10,000 to make and distribute hot meals for people struggling with homelessness
In the wake of Trump’s tariff announcement, Burnaby’s mayor is encouraging residents to support Canadian businesses
In a press conference at his office in Burnaby on Jan. 28, Jagmeet Singh responded to a recent foreign interference report
