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Trevor Linden takes over Burnaby site from struggling Fitness World

Trevor Linden takes over Burnaby site from struggling Fitness World

Vancouver Canucks legend Trevor Linden is moving his fitness franchise into North Burnaby. Club 16 Trevor Linden Fitness has announced the opening of its first North Burnaby location at 4199 Lougheed Hwy. in the Brentwood area.
This Burnaby restaurant is rolling up some wild Japanese ‘burritos’

This Burnaby restaurant is rolling up some wild Japanese ‘burritos’

As a food blog writer, I often read other food blogs to see what people are talking about. Or arguing about.
Company in Burnaby’s biggest mall forced to lay off workers

Company in Burnaby’s biggest mall forced to lay off workers

The company that operates the movie theatre in Burnaby’s biggest mall - and is building two more projects in another Burnaby mall - has announced job cuts. Cineplex Inc.
Burnaby casino’s $1.5-billion merger is officially dead

Burnaby casino’s $1.5-billion merger is officially dead

A U.S. company has terminated its merger agreement with the Burnaby-based Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd. – which operates the Grand Villa in Burnaby - that could have created a publicly traded company valued at nearly $1.5 billion.
Burnaby business task force releases COVID solutions report

Burnaby business task force releases COVID solutions report

The Burnaby Business Recovery Task Force is releasing its final action plan and recommending 13 initiatives to help businesses cope with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, plan for recovery, and ultimately rebuild the local economy in the months ahead.
Burnaby malls need a 'food revolution' to survive

Burnaby malls need a 'food revolution' to survive

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent unprecedented shockwaves through the global retail industry with devastating effects.
Fashion giant reopens in Burnaby mall amid record losses, but rejuvenated sales

Fashion giant reopens in Burnaby mall amid record losses, but rejuvenated sales

The bad news in retail in Burnaby has been seen all across the city.
Nominations now open for Burnaby business awards

Nominations now open for Burnaby business awards

The call for nominations has officially opened for the 21 st Burnaby Business Excellence Awards, an awards program of the Burnaby Board of Trade in partnership with the City of Burnaby.
Burnaby casino’s $1.5-billion sale at risk of collapsing

Burnaby casino’s $1.5-billion sale at risk of collapsing

Catalyst Capital Group Inc.’s latest attempt to cash in its chips in Burnaby-based Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd. looks like it might be a long shot.
Shoe giant in this Burnaby mall has closed down forever

Shoe giant in this Burnaby mall has closed down forever

The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another big retail chain. Ronsons – which sold affordable shoes for many years – will not reopen its retail store in Burnaby’s Amazing Brentwood.