On the agenda: Here’s what to expect at Burnaby’s Dec 6 council meeting
What's on the agenda at the next Burnaby city council meeting? Here are the Beacon's highlights.
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December 3, 2021
Burnaby Citizens’ Association eyes gender parity
At least 50% of all non-incumbent school board and council candidates will have to be women or non-binary if bylaw passes vote
December 2, 2021
Showcasing Burnaby’s natural beauty
Naturally Burnaby will showcase the city's waterways, parks, gardens, and eco-sculptures.
December 2, 2021
RCMP collective agreement to have “serious impact” on Burnaby taxpayers going forward
The new RCMP collective agreement includes retroactive raises for officers dating back to 2017, and it’s going to cost Burnaby an additional $4 million a year going forward.
November 30, 2021
Proposed townhouses near BCIT face tough public hearing
The 130-unit Symphony Homes development next to Greentree Village faced two-and-a-half hours of mostly opposition at a recent public hearing.
November 24, 2021
How is Burnaby tackling climate change—and how should it?
Climate change is a big problem—but cities have a major role to play in mitigating it. So what is the city doing—and what should it be doing?
November 23, 2021
Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh nations unveil proposed Willingdon Lands mega-development
The Willingdon Lands plan will be officially presented to the City of Burnaby’s Planning and Development Committee tomorrow evening, before going to public consultation and an anticipated public hearing next spring.
November 19, 2021
On the agenda: Here’s what to expect at Burnaby’s Nov 22 council meeting
What's on the agenda at the next Burnaby city council meeting? Here are the Beacon's highlights.
November 18, 2021
Burnaby Hospital’s $1.5M second CT scanner expected early 2022
The city made a $1-million donation toward the CT scanner in 2019
November 17, 2021
Storm, extreme rain, add to reasons why Burnaby needs permanent warming centre: advocate
"The best I could do is give some of our patrons a sleeping bag or two, a tarp, occasionally a tent. I actually gave out my last tent."
November 16, 2021
Why Burnaby firefighters don’t have to be fully vaccinated while paramedics do
Mandatory testing for each unvaccinated firefighter will cost the city up to $30 a week