Burnaby Beacon birthday: A year in review from our team
This past year has been such a success thanks to your support.❤️
Community
April 14, 2022
Art series explores fond memories tied to Metro Vancouver’s Vaisakhi celebrations
"Seeing that these streets become places of gathering of all backgrounds. People doing seva. Being generous. Community pride and strength."
April 11, 2022
Mobile showers to launch in Burnaby next week
The Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby is launching its mobile showers program with a ribbon cutting on April 19.
March 29, 2022
The history behind the “swinging girl” sign in Burnaby
You've probably seen this sign in Burnaby, but do you know the history behind it?
March 15, 2022
Big summer ahead for Burnaby events
There are over 30 large-scale outdoor events planned in Burnaby in the coming months.
March 4, 2022
Greg Girard captures ‘the overlooked and the unloved’
Greg Girard couldn't wait to get out of Burnaby as a young man. Now back in Metro Vancouver, he's looking at the changes in the region.
February 18, 2022
Burnaby couple wins 3rd in urban design competition proposing a new kind of community
The Castañón-Rumebes centred their design around allowing commercial space alongside a more traditional-looking single-family community.
January 13, 2022
7 Burnaby firefighters still unvaccinated, city says
Seven Burnaby firefighters are among 85 city employees who are getting rapid tests in lieu of vaccinations at the expense of the city.
December 28, 2021
Burnaby gurdwara plans expansion as community centre
The Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha gurdwara is applying for an official community plan amendment to expand itself into a community centre.
December 9, 2021
New year, same mission: 2022 to bring changes to Burnaby’s Food Hub
Feeding with purpose ❤️