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Burnaby halts memorial bench program: too costly

Burnaby halts memorial bench program: too costly

Rising costs, surging demand and 'challenging and emotional' work mean no new memorial benches in Burnaby at least 2.5 years.
Burnaby opens cooling centres for relief from extreme heat

Burnaby opens cooling centres for relief from extreme heat

Here's where to find cooling centres, misting stations, shaded areas and more ways to beat the heat in Burnaby.
These Burnaby parks will showcase fantastic performers for free

These Burnaby parks will showcase fantastic performers for free

The city's Sounds Like Summer and Summer Stages programs will showcase a variety of local performers and musicians.
Office space per worker could shrink by up to 40% in Burnaby

Office space per worker could shrink by up to 40% in Burnaby

Workspaces are projected to get smaller in the next 30 years.
Burnaby to host free, family-friendly movie nights in Burnaby parks this summer

Burnaby to host free, family-friendly movie nights in Burnaby parks this summer

Which movie will you watch?
Burnaby Pride Festival will be bigger, better and at a new venue this year

Burnaby Pride Festival will be bigger, better and at a new venue this year

Support local 2SLGBTQIA+ communities on July 20, with a focus on visibility, connection and diversity
This is Burnaby's plan to address rising homelessness

This is Burnaby's plan to address rising homelessness

Task force proposes solutions to address homelessness.
Names chosen for Burnaby's new covered sports boxes

Names chosen for Burnaby's new covered sports boxes

Both facilities opened in April, but grand ceremonies are planned for summer and fall.
'What if we say no?': Burnaby defies B.C.'s transit-oriented housing laws

'What if we say no?': Burnaby defies B.C.'s transit-oriented housing laws

New provincial legislation requires B.C. cities to allow taller buildings near transit hubs by June 30. Burnaby won't comply.
First-ever night market coming to Metrotown

First-ever night market coming to Metrotown

The free Burnaby summer kick-off market, featuring several food vendors and family activities, will run from July 4 to 7.