Thurs. Oct. 31, 2024 edition: Burnaby needs 74,051 new homes by 2041

Good morning, Burnaby!

This week, the City of Burnaby released an update on its most recent housing report, and the numbers are striking compared to the report released in 2021—in order to meet increasing demand due to projected population growth, Burnaby will need at least 74,051 homes built by 2041. In other news, bear spray attacks are currently on the rise, and a day camp is being offered for Indigenous children through November and December this year.

👀 In today's edition:

• Burnaby needs 74,051 new homes by 2041

• Bear spray attacks on the rise in Burnaby: RCMP

• Stream of Dreams organizes day camps for Indigenous children

• Halloween events taking place today

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NEWS

Burnaby needs 74,051 new homes by 2041

The City of Burnaby released an update on its most recent housing needs report (HNR), and the numbers are striking compared to the 2021 report.

According to the 2024 report, Burnaby will need 22,724 new homes by 2026 and 36,540 new homes by 2031. The new report also estimates Burnaby will need 74,051 homes by 2041 to meet increasing demand due to projected population growth. 

Prior to this report’s release, the 2021 report estimated the city would only need 8,080 new homes over five years (2021-2026) and 15,040 over 10 years (2021-2031). The city has already completed approximately 11,000 new homes since 2021.

Get the full story here.

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Burnaby Bulletin

Another attack at a Burnaby golf course. A video has surfaced on social media of a fight on a Burnaby golf course earlier this month, showing a man appearing to strike a fellow golfer with his club. This marks the second violent incident involving police at a Burnaby golf course in the last five months. [CTV News]

A new holiday market. Burnaby is getting a brand new holiday market this year, taking place every Sunday from Nov. 17 to Dec. 22 at Brentwood Mall. The best part? Entry is free, giving all shoppers the opportunity to explore through a variety of unique vendors featured during that time. [Daily Hive]

How to better public transit. The Deer Lake Environmental Group is hosting a forum this weekend to discuss ideas to make public transit better in Burnaby, offering a free presentation by the non-profit organization Denis Agar of Movement. [Burnaby Now]

Pickpocket warning. New Westminster police are warning businesses and residents about the potential for pickpocketing after several reports of stolen items from jackets placed on coat racks near the entrance to service-based businesses. [New West Record]

Kayaker rescue. A woman fell into the Fraser River while kayaking last Monday and was promptly pulled out of the water by emergency responders from New Westminster and Richmond. The woman was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. [New West Record]

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NEWS

Bear spray attacks on the rise in Burnaby: RCMP

During the latest public safety committee meeting on Oct. 23, an RCMP delegate presented a proposal for new regulations regarding the sale of bear spray to youth in Burnaby.

The delegate, Constable Dwight Martin from the Community Response Team, said the proposal comes after recent attacks in Burnaby, including one in Confederation Park and another at Metropolis at Metrotown Mall. The situation sparked some discussion among committee members. 

“Between 2018 and 2023, Burnaby had a total of 436 violent offences where bear spray was utilized as a weapon. What is most alarming about the statistic is that the majority of these weapons files were committed by youth between the ages of 11 and 20 years old,” Martin said. 

Get more details on Burnaby’s recent bear spray attacks here.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Stream of Dreams organizes day camps for Indigenous children

The Burnaby non-profit Stream of Dreams is organizing weekend day camps for Indigenous children in Burnaby throughout November and December. The November camps, called “Salmon Saturdays,” will take place at Burnaby Lake on Nov. 9, 16, and 30 and are open to self-identified Indigenous children ages 6-12. The camp is free of charge.

According to education coordinator Krystal Brennan, the camp will educate children about salmon spawning, streams, and the natural environment through scavenger hunts and arts and crafts like weaving cedar bracelets, dancing, and gardening.

“I hope the kids themselves will have a new connection to their culture and other Indigenous cultures and learn a little bit more about the natural environment because this is an urban area, but we’re really lucky on Burnaby Lake to have such a natural space,” Brennan said.

Get more information about the camp here.

Where to eat & drink

🍸 ​The Thirsty Duck Pub. A longstanding pub in New West offering all the comfort food choices you want on a late drinking night—nachos, deep-fried pickles, burgers, pizzas, the works—plus different food and drink specials offered every day of the week. Click here for the full menu and list of deals they have on tap.

🥞 ​Adam’s Crepes. This cozy creperie located near Edmond’s Community Centre is breaming with both sweet and savoury options, bringing an authentic French experience to the neighbourhood. Some favourite flavours include Nutella banana, brie and caramelized onion and tuna melt.

🍛 ​Saffron Indian Cuisine. Voted Burnaby’s best Indian restaurant for over 20 years, Saffron Indian Cuisine is an iconic spot in the Lower Mainland for authentic Indian cuisine. Find everything from butter chicken to daal makhani here, as well as endless varieties of naan, rice and chutneys to accompany your meal.

🤝 Now Hiring

Looking to make a move? Here are local jobs open right now:

• Assistant Instructor, Medical Laboratory Science at BCIT

• Marketing Manager at Horizon Autobody Collision Ltd

• Relationship Manager at Coast Capital Savings

• Archives Administrator at City of Burnaby

• Virtual Simulation Lead at BCIT

• Research Accounting Officer at SFU

• Manager, Corporate Purpose at BCAA

Hiring and want to let people know? Reply back and let us know!

🗓 Things to do

Thursday

• Spooktacular Halloween Toonie Skate. 3:30pm-7pm. Kensington Complex. 

• Brentwood Boo. 4pm-5pm. The Amazing Brentwood.

• Pumpkins After Dark. All night. Swangard Stadium & Central Park.

Friday

• Healing Exchange. 7:30pm. 5584 Kincaid St.

• BLAK by Krystle Dos Santos. 7:30pm. Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

• Farewell, Summer: Female Empowerment Circle. 10:30am. 4510 Halifax St.

• Spookulele Jam. 7pm. Mechanics of Music.

Saturday

• Free Astronomy Shows. 7:30pm-11:30pm. BCIT Planetarium.

• Kanpai! Sake Celebration. 5pm-10pm. Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre.

• Japanese Rock Garden Workshop. 6:30pm. Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre.

• Free Hip Hop Dance Class for Kids. 10am. 4534 Hastings St.

Sunday

• Paint Nite. 6pm. The Rec Room.

• Refreshment Sunday. 12:30pm. 7717 19th Ave.

• Kintsugi DIY Workshop. 1pm. Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre.

Monday

• Networking Luncheon. 12pm. Lochdale Community Hall Association.

• Conversation with Commissioner Marie Wilson: North of Nowhere. 12pm. SFU, Applied Sciences Building.

Tuesday

• Parent & Preschooler Yoga. 2:45pm. Bonsor Recreation Complex.

• Redirects & Turns Workshop. 7pm. 820 6th St.

• Flextangle Art. 12:30pm. Global Student Centre, SFU.

Wednesday

• Healthcare Virtual Job Fair. 11am-3pm. Online via Zoom.

• Argentine Tango for Beginners. 6:30pm. Lochdale Hall.

• Girls Strength & Conditioning. 5:30pm. Catalyst Kinetics Group.