Burnaby’s heat response plan is a start, but health and climate experts want more
Experts appreciate changes the city has made since last summer, but call for greater communication and more tangible support for the city's most vulnerable citizens.
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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
November 9, 2021
Burnaby moving ahead with ‘really objectionable’ drug bylaw
The proposed controlled substances properties bylaw would add further pressure on landlords not to rent to people they believe could be involved in the drug trade. Karen Ward says that will lead to further marginalization of Black, Indigenous and people of colour.
November 8, 2021
BC Hydro, city entangled in lawsuit over broken ground at substation
The City of Burnaby and BC Hydro have been caught up in a lawsuit over the damage at the Big Bend substation for well over a year, now.
November 1, 2021
Burnaby council willing to hear developer concerns over purpose built rental projects in 2022
The Urban Development Institution has written to Burnaby council asking it to reconsider changes to the city's density bonus approach for purpose built rentals.
November 1, 2021
E-Comm seeking inflationary funding hike after chaotic summer
E-Comm was among many organizations overwhelmed by the deadly heat dome, which saw record temperatures in BC this past summer.
October 29, 2021
Does BC need a municipal ombudsperson?
A group of local government officials in BC says a municipal ombudsperson could be a step toward justice for councillors who feel bullied. Or for councillors who act improperly
October 27, 2021
CER clears future Burnaby tree removal permit hurdles for TMX
The City of Burnaby did not submit an argument against Trans Mountain in its application to waive any need to apply for tree removal permits
October 21, 2021
Burnaby Mountain firehall allays some fears, but some questions still unanswered
The SFU firehall can help battle wildfires in the forested area, but how Trans Mountain will respond to a tank farm fire remains unclear