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Vancouver councillor opposes 'huge' budget hike for affordable rentals in Burnaby

Vancouver councillor opposes 'huge' budget hike for affordable rentals in Burnaby

Vancouver councillor Peter Meiszner said he didn’t have enough details to support two Metro Vancouver developments that are now reported to cost double their original estimates.
Province funnels $1.4M to Burnaby to support big housing changes

Province funnels $1.4M to Burnaby to support big housing changes

Mayor Mike Hurley says he hopes this is just the start.
Scholarships for local BIPOC students aim to diversify the future of Burnaby libraries

Scholarships for local BIPOC students aim to diversify the future of Burnaby libraries

Increasing the diversity of librarians at BPL will lead to stronger library services, says library board co-chair.
Burnaby extends winter shelter hours to 24-7 due to extreme cold

Burnaby extends winter shelter hours to 24-7 due to extreme cold

New provincial funding means the winter shelter at Royal Oak will be open all day and all night.
Icy traffic nightmare on Burnaby roads triggers council questions

Icy traffic nightmare on Burnaby roads triggers council questions

"We get into the habit of thinking we can control every aspect that nature throws at us. I will say that that's still not true, no matter what you do," said Burnaby's CAO.
Burnaby Heights businesses petition against bus rapid transit on Hastings

Burnaby Heights businesses petition against bus rapid transit on Hastings

The Heights Merchants Association and many of its members want the Purple Line bus rapid transit to run along Boundary Road instead of Hastings Street.
Delays coming between these Burnaby-New West SkyTrain stations for the next 2 years

Delays coming between these Burnaby-New West SkyTrain stations for the next 2 years

Expo Line trains running between Braid station and Production Way-University will only run every 12 minutes beginning Feb. 10.
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Burnaby

Burnaby commuters that brave the icy and wintery conditions this weekend will find significant relief at local gas stations.
Celebrate the stories of Chinese Canadians in Burnaby at this free event

Celebrate the stories of Chinese Canadians in Burnaby at this free event

Community members who shared their stories in the recent book 'Rooted' will be featured in a panel discussion.
Burnaby to open emergency warming centre

Burnaby to open emergency warming centre

Burnaby is opening up another 20 spaces in an emergency warming centre as extreme cold temperatures are expected.