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Beloved Burnaby pancake house closes doors amid skyrocketing rents

Beloved Burnaby pancake house closes doors amid skyrocketing rents

Breakfast options in Burnaby just shrunk even smaller with news of the closure of a beloved pancake house. The Metrotown-area location of the International House of Pancakes has closed as of Sunday.
Fashion giant to close Burnaby store in Metropolis at Metrotown as company collapses

Fashion giant to close Burnaby store in Metropolis at Metrotown as company collapses

The collapse is complete. After decades of serving customers in Burnaby, from a previous stint at Lougheed Town Centre to its current store at Metropolis at Metrotown, fashion giant Le Chateau will be closing down in the city. Le Chateau Inc.
Fashion giant in Burnaby says future in 'doubt,' abruptly cancels shareholders meeting

Fashion giant in Burnaby says future in 'doubt,' abruptly cancels shareholders meeting

Embattled clothing retailer Le Chateau Inc. pulled the plug on its meeting of shareholders on the eve of the annual gathering.
New branch donates $10,000 to new Burnaby neighbour

New branch donates $10,000 to new Burnaby neighbour

In celebration of their newest branch location on North Road in Burnaby and to thank the community for their warm welcome, Coast Capital Savings recently presented a $10,000 cheque presentation to their new neighbour and non-profit organization, S.U.
Pet store overcomes pandemic uncertainty to open Burnaby location

Pet store overcomes pandemic uncertainty to open Burnaby location

This isn’t what any retailer would consider an ideal time to open a new store. But pets still need caring for and people will do anything for their pets. Which is why Global Pet Foods has opened a new location at 4293 Hastings St. in Burnaby Heights.
Asian food app, macaron master nab Burnaby biz nominations

Asian food app, macaron master nab Burnaby biz nominations

Finalists for the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards were announced by the Burnaby Board of Trade
Trevor Linden’s new Burnaby club now open after pouncing on bankrupt gym

Trevor Linden’s new Burnaby club now open after pouncing on bankrupt gym

They say timing is everything. Vancouver Canucks legend Trevor Linden was ready to expand at the right time when the opportunity was there.
Woman-founded Burnaby marine collagen brand tops business growth list

Woman-founded Burnaby marine collagen brand tops business growth list

When it comes to natural health products, a woman-founded Burnaby company is tops as far as business growth.
Fashion giant in Burnaby’s Metropolis blames customer limits for recent losses

Fashion giant in Burnaby’s Metropolis blames customer limits for recent losses

As more retailers shut down their stores in Burnaby due to COVID-19, one company is detailing how they are managing to stay afloat amid the losses.
B.C. restaurants prepare to struggle through the rain and cold

B.C. restaurants prepare to struggle through the rain and cold

For restaurants, the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has been a tale of two cities. Restaurants in Vancouver’s and Victoria’s downtown core, typically buzzing with business lunches and after work cocktails, have been struggling.