The Picard Trust awards will be available only to BIPOC students intending to pursue a master’s in library studies in Canada
Two local teams, the Wildcats and the Wolves, will represent Burnaby at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in February
Plus: Burnaby resident Joey Pogoy is recognized at Monday’s council meeting for winning an Emmy Award for animation
Patrols assisted vulnerable people in the city during the Arctic outflow event of last week
The province’s changes to zoning rules have “a huge impact” on the plan to fill in the housing gaps in Burnaby neighbourhoods
Plus, an easier grant application process, new events and an exciting win for a Burnaby medical student
The Financial Assistance and Inclusion for Residents (FAIR Play) program will come into effect on March 1, 2024
Burnaby resident Navjit Moore told the Beacon she was “speechless” when she received the news
The new changes aim to improve and simplify the application process
The first general council meeting of 2024 comes after a six-week break
Plus, a new accessibility plan, the closure of a beloved sub shop and a Christmas robbery of 34 winter coats
City council wants fine increases and to add fines to annual property taxes
