Smoked out: Did shootings play a role in Burnaby’s proposed hookah ban?
The proposed ban, as well as alleged harassment of hookah lounges, came weeks after shootings in the city. A lawsuit claimed the lounges were wrongfully connected to the shootings.
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May 3, 2022
The question of consultation: What does it take to amend a community plan in Burnaby?
What’s in a public hearing? Does the opportunity to speak to Burnaby city council about a proposed project count as robust consultation?
April 28, 2022
Private agreement may block nearly 150 childcare spaces in Metrotown
An easement agreement between Metro Vancouver, the Metrotowers, and Metropolis at Metrotown prohibits childcare facilities in the towers.
April 27, 2022
Can Burnaby just… fund its own housing?
An economist says below-market housing can effectively fund itself.
April 26, 2022
A matter of principle: As council quarrels, BCGEU rezoning advances
The BCGEU's proposed development, which would include about 150 'Burnaby affordable' rental units, will move to a third reading in council.
April 26, 2022
Burnaby city council roundup—April 25, 2022
From public hearings to lighting projects to rental housing stock, here's what council looked at on Monday night.
April 25, 2022
Here’s what’s happening at Burnaby’s April 25 council meeting
Burnaby city council is meeting Monday night—here's some of the items on the agenda that we'll be looking at.
April 13, 2022
Federal housing funding is good for Burnaby—if it makes it this far west, mayor says
Mike Hurley is tentatively applauding the renewed interest from the federal government in housing in budget 2022.
April 7, 2022
Can Flowlink stop the flow of sediment into local creeks?
The City of Burnaby, and others in the region, is now requiring construction sites to run all effluent water through the Flowlink system.
April 4, 2022
Here’s what’s on the agenda at Burnaby’s April 4 council meeting
There will be lots of talk about towers...and chickens!