September 23, 2022
What’s Missing in the Municipality: Should Burnaby councillors have term limits?
Half of Burnaby’s council has sat in chambers for at least 20 years. Should Burnaby look at putting in term limits for municipal politicians?
September 20, 2022
‘An existential threat’: Anti-TMX rally held at site of Stoney Creek pipeline trenching
Environmental activist groups held a rally at Stoney Creek to protest Trans Mountain construction work over the small but vital salmon stream.
September 16, 2022
Cancelled council meeting will push important matters until after election: outgoing councillor
Burnaby city council members voted on Tuesday to cancel the Sept. 19 meeting, in order to observe a day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.
September 13, 2022
Looking for exhilaration? Try Scottish country dancing, says Burnaby club
“It's not just for people who have Scottish blood... I discovered this in my 20s, and I wondered why I hadn't heard about it sooner.”
September 9, 2022
Municipal election 2022: Burnaby’s major parties
As the municipal election nears, here’s a quick explainer of Burnaby's three major political parties and what they do.
September 6, 2022
Purpose-built rentals: A new definition of affordability for Burnaby?
A motion passed at the last city council meeting asks staff to explore how Burnaby can increase the amount of rental housing in the city that will remain rentals in perpetuity—and incentivize developers to build those projects.
August 30, 2022
Another longtime Burnaby councillor won’t seek re-election
Independent councillor Colleen Jordan has served on council since 2002, and announced her retirement from council on Monday night.
August 30, 2022
2022 municipal election: what issues do Burnaby voters care about most?
Housing, property taxes, climate change, safety, are issues that residents are paying attention to in this municipal election.
August 29, 2022
Burnaby’s longest-serving councillor won’t run in this fall’s election
Dan Johnston says it’s time for ‘new people, new ideas’ to make it to Burnaby city council in the upcoming municipal election.
August 26, 2022
Long-empty South Burnaby lot to host new retail, commercial development
The development will stand on the lot formerly occupied by the iconic Marine Pub, which was destroyed in an arson in January 2015.