Wednesday, April 26 edition: Not so family-friendly housing?

Good morning !

In a world where journalism is becoming an increasingly precarious industry, I’m thankful for all the reporters still working to dig deeper and tell stories that matter to their communities and the world as a whole.

While the Beacon is a small local outlet, I’m proud to see what we’ve been able to achieve over a short period of time. Funnily enough, it is also our second birthday today, so cheers to the Beacon, and cheers to you for your readership and support.

👀 In today's edition:

• Not so family-friendly housing?

• This long-running street fair is coming back to Burnaby

• ICYMI: Our giant list of Burnaby May events

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DEVELOPMENT

Not so family-friendly?: Council raises concerns about lack of bedrooms in proposed Brentwood development

A new development in Brentwood Town Centre that is proposing the construction of 1,461 residential units, has raised concerns with council due to a lack of family-friendly housing, particularly with how many bedrooms are available in its non-market rental units.

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Burnaby Bulletin

🇩🇪 German president visits Burnaby on 3rd day of Canada trip: Frank-Walter Steinmeier was slated to take a tour of Burnaby fuel cell company Cellcentric before going to Vancouver for a roundtable discussion with German and Canadian business representatives. [CBC News]

🚔️ Suspect arrested in Burnaby mall stranger assault spree: Burnaby RCMP says a 30-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection to a stranger assault at Metrotown last Thursday. [Burnaby Now]

➡️ Burnaby RCMP searches for man wanted on mental health warrant: Police say Abubakar Aliyu is believed to be in the Lower Mainland and should not be approached if located. He is 5’10” and weighs 100 pounds. More info from Burnaby RCMP here.

👏City to provide $5M towards First Peoples’ Gathering House at SFU: Acting Mayor Sav Dhaliwal announced the funding at the Burnaby campus last week. “The First Peoples’ Gathering House will provide a culturally appropriate ceremonial space for Indigenous cultural events, and enable the university and broader communities to gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous peoples through education and engagement,” said the university. [SFU]

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EVENTS

TJ Fest returns: Popular street fair to be bigger than ever, organizers say

Heads up, Burnaby—summer events season is almost here, and a well-loved street festival is on its way back for its 11th year!

TJ Fest will return to Burnaby on May 6 and 7, and organizers tell the Beacon this year will be bigger than ever before.

The event, famous for its large and delicious selection of Taiwanese street food, will span over two city blocks and Avondale Park in South Burnaby this year—all the more room for food vendors and performances!

ICYMI

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