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Development

Mar 26, 2025

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5 min read

Relocate, recycle or demolish: what to do with Burnaby homes up for redevelopment

With new zoning rules, hundreds of single-family homes will be demolished and developed into multi-unit housing. Is there a better way to reduce demolition waste?

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Community

Shrouded in mystery: Trans Mountain and City of Burnaby agreement

Mar 26, 2025

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16 min read

Shrouded in mystery: Trans Mountain and City of Burnaby agreement

As residents protest, request answers, and hold rallies, the city and company remain silent and share little about their plans with Burnaby residents

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News

Previously rejected sister-city trip approved

Mar 26, 2025

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6 min read

Previously rejected sister-city trip approved

Plus: One councillor tries to publish details about councillors’ compensation and benefits and council discusses public transit

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News

Edmonds, Royal Oak and Cascade Heights plans finalized

Mar 19, 2025

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6 min read

Edmonds, Royal Oak and Cascade Heights plans finalized

The three community plans outline land use, density, parks, public spaces and housing

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News

RCMP to teach commercial drivers about safety

Mar 19, 2025

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3 min read

RCMP to teach commercial drivers about safety

Two educational sessions will take place at the Burnaby RCMP detachment on Mar. 24

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News

Burnaby plans to end nine sister and friendship city relations

Mar 19, 2025

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5 min read

Burnaby plans to end nine sister and friendship city relations

Eight of the cities on the chopping block are in China

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News

Phase one of redeveloped Burnaby Hospital set to open this year

Mar 12, 2025

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7 min read

Phase one of redeveloped Burnaby Hospital set to open this year

Plus: Heated discussion in council about sewer bills and supportive housing

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Community

$5 meals for seniors at Burnaby Hospital

Mar 12, 2025

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5 min read

$5 meals for seniors at Burnaby Hospital

Burnaby seniors can now enjoy affordable hot meals in Burnaby Hospital’s cafeteria

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News

Mar 10, 2025

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6 min read

Burnaby takes steps to “Buy Canadian”

The Beacon spoke with Mayor Mike Hurley about the city’s plans with the looming US-Canada trade war

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Community

Burnaby students put on a huge Broadway show

Mar 5, 2025

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7 min read

Burnaby students put on a huge Broadway show

Almost 150 students worked on creating the massive production which opens this week

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News

Mar 5, 2025

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5 min read

Property tax to increase by 3.9%

Plus, additional 1.9% infrastructure levy to be added to property taxes

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News

Burnaby and RCMP spread awareness of scams targeting residents

Mar 5, 2025

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4 min read

Burnaby and RCMP spread awareness of scams targeting residents

They are hosting free information sessions to help people avoid crypto scams and scams targeting newcomers to Canada

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News

Feb 26, 2025

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9 min read

New sidewalks for Burnaby schools and seniors’ homes

Plus: Council halts non-essential staff travel to the US and raises awareness about accessibility

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Community

City celebrates return of Eagle Ford neon sign

Feb 26, 2025

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3 min read

City celebrates return of Eagle Ford neon sign

Everyone in the city is invited to celebrate its return at a community event on Thursday

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News

Feb 24, 2025

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4 min read

LifeLabs workers on strike in Burnaby

Safer working conditions and pay parity with the public sector are some of their demands

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News

Affordable housing project may get an extra 230 units

Feb 19, 2025

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4 min read

Affordable housing project may get an extra 230 units

The new Stratford Gardens will replace an aging structure with a six-storey development providing housing for seniors, families and individuals

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Community

Burnaby plans formal apology to Chinese-Canadians

Feb 18, 2025

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5 min read

Burnaby plans formal apology to Chinese-Canadians

Public engagement shows a formal apology is top of the list of actions for reconciliation with Chinese-Canadians

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News

Burnaby to change housing grants program

Feb 18, 2025

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5 min read

Burnaby to change housing grants program

After reviewing the city’s Community Benefit Bonus Affordable Housing Reserve, staff proposed changes to criteria for the grants

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Community

Feb 12, 2025

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6 min read

New Community Clinic now open in Edmonds

The clinic will serve newcomers, new mothers and babies, Indigenous patients, and people experiencing homelessness

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News

City considers car-free days and expanding Burnaby Blues and Roots

Feb 12, 2025

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8 min read

City considers car-free days and expanding Burnaby Blues and Roots

Plus: Council expresses support for Canada Post and postal workers

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Community

Jim Lorimer Park to receive upgrades to reduce flooding

Feb 11, 2025

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8 min read

Jim Lorimer Park to receive upgrades to reduce flooding

Residents say the upgrades are behind schedule and children in the community are underserved

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Community

Burnaby student organizes dinners in the Downtown Eastside

Feb 5, 2025

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7 min read

Burnaby student organizes dinners in the Downtown Eastside

The Armstrong Elementary student managed to raise almost $10,000 to make and distribute hot meals for people struggling with homelessness

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News

Feb 5, 2025

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4 min read

Buy local, buy Canadian: Burnaby Mayor

In the wake of Trump’s tariff announcement, Burnaby’s mayor is encouraging residents to support Canadian businesses

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News

Burnaby South MP reacts to foreign interference report

Jan 30, 2025

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4 min read

Burnaby South MP reacts to foreign interference report

In a press conference at his office in Burnaby on Jan. 28, Jagmeet Singh responded to a recent foreign interference report

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News

Burnaby cancels Confederation Park Community Centre

Jan 29, 2025

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9 min read

Burnaby cancels Confederation Park Community Centre

Plus: Council moves forward with Mintara’s patio project despite staff recommendation to cancel it, and the city may get a new bike playground

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Lubna El Elaimy, Local Journalism Initiative

Relocate, recycle or demolish: what to do with Burnaby homes up for redevelopment

Shrouded in mystery: Trans Mountain and City of Burnaby agreement

Previously rejected sister-city trip approved

Edmonds, Royal Oak and Cascade Heights plans finalized

RCMP to teach commercial drivers about safety

Burnaby plans to end nine sister and friendship city relations

Phase one of redeveloped Burnaby Hospital set to open this year

$5 meals for seniors at Burnaby Hospital

Burnaby takes steps to “Buy Canadian”

Burnaby students put on a huge Broadway show

Property tax to increase by 3.9%

Burnaby and RCMP spread awareness of scams targeting residents

New sidewalks for Burnaby schools and seniors’ homes

City celebrates return of Eagle Ford neon sign

LifeLabs workers on strike in Burnaby

Affordable housing project may get an extra 230 units

Burnaby plans formal apology to Chinese-Canadians

Burnaby to change housing grants program

New Community Clinic now open in Edmonds

City considers car-free days and expanding Burnaby Blues and Roots

Jim Lorimer Park to receive upgrades to reduce flooding

Burnaby student organizes dinners in the Downtown Eastside

Buy local, buy Canadian: Burnaby Mayor

Burnaby South MP reacts to foreign interference report

Burnaby cancels Confederation Park Community Centre

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