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Get green and dirty: environmental week events in Burnaby

Get green and dirty: environmental week events in Burnaby

Fun ways to connect with nature during Burnaby Environment Week
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'Part of our culture': 68% of B.C. adults take part in outdoor recreation, says poll

'Part of our culture': 68% of B.C. adults take part in outdoor recreation, says poll

When it comes to accessing the outdoors in B.C., big gaps remain when it comes to gender, where you live, and how much money you make.
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You could be drinking beers at these four Burnaby parks this month

You could be drinking beers at these four Burnaby parks this month

Burnaby staff are recommending a pilot program for alcohol in parks beginning June 23.
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6 people have drowned in B.C. this year. Here's how to stay safe

6 people have drowned in B.C. this year. Here's how to stay safe

"I can't emphasize enough the need to wear a life jacket when boating."
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Burnaby coalition wants two 'critically needed' new homeless shelters ASAP

Burnaby coalition wants two 'critically needed' new homeless shelters ASAP

The Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby says there’s a “significant increase” in the number of people who need its services.
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$10K provincial funding to help improve this Burnaby street's safety

$10K provincial funding to help improve this Burnaby street's safety

"Projects like improved crosswalks, traffic-calming measures and safety planning help prevent dangerous driving, giving people confidence and keeping communities safely connected."
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Canadian forestry execs deny overseas control, but government documents tell a different story

Canadian forestry execs deny overseas control, but government documents tell a different story

Amid a federal investigation into Paper Excellence's business ties, a briefing note shows Nova Scotia's government knew the company was controlled by a Chinese-Indonesian conglomerate as recently as 2017. Former B.C. officials declined to comment.
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TransLink reports speedy return of riders in 2023, warns of overcrowding

TransLink reports speedy return of riders in 2023, warns of overcrowding

Elected officials are seeking permanent federal subsidies for TransLink as ridership appears on an accelerated post-pandemic rebound, particularly south of the Fraser River.
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Protest urges B.C. law to improve convenience store safety at night

Protest urges B.C. law to improve convenience store safety at night

Aim is to have government reinstate parts of Grant's Law, to reduce risks to night workers
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Save the date for a gala time at this Burnaby hospital fundraiser

Save the date for a gala time at this Burnaby hospital fundraiser

Burnaby Hospital Foundation to host fundraiser Dragon Gala on Friday, June 2.
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