Monday, April 17, edition: What's going to replace CG Brown Pool?

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👀 In today's edition:

• What’s replacing CG Brown Pool and Burnaby Lake Arena?

• A floral festival is returning to the city!

• ICYMI: Burnaby brunch spots to try

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DEVELOPMENT

ICYMI: This is the rec huge facility that will replace CG Brown Pool and Burnaby Lake Arena

In case you missed it, Burnaby’s CG Brown Pool is no more, and the city has big plans for a new recreation centre that will replace it.

So what exactly is going on with this development?

The new complex will be known as the Burnaby Lake Aquatic and Arena Facility, which the city says will “better meet the community’s needs.”

Burnaby Bulletin

🙋City seeks input: The city is asking the public for input regarding improvements to the current cycling network in Edmonds Town Centre. [City of Burnaby]

➡️ More addiction centres for youth coming to BC: The province announced last week that youth will soon have access to addiction services at a dozen new Foundry centres. [CTV Vancouver]

 😓 CRA won’t extend tax deadline if workers strike: The Canada Revenue Agency says there are no plans to extend the T1 tax filing deadlines, even if thousands of its workers go on strike.

 🏈 Players sue SFU over decision to cancel football program: Five members of the SFU football team are suing the university after President Joy Johnson announced on April 4 that the program would immediately come to an end.

EVENTS

Spring events: Burnaby Blooms returns for floral festivities

A favourite spring festival is returning to the city, promising fun floral festivities for the whole family.

Burnaby Blooms will take place next month, and you can expect beautiful blooms, live entertainment, incredible floral displays, and much more.

ICYMI

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