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This is how Burnaby businesses can minimize layoffs right now

This is how Burnaby businesses can minimize layoffs right now

*The NOW is running regular items by the Burnaby Board of Trade about how businesses can survive COVID-19.
Tax relief coming for Burnaby businesses amid COVID-19 crisis

Tax relief coming for Burnaby businesses amid COVID-19 crisis

Tax deferments for businesses were announced by the province on Monday, March 23, along with other financial relief for all British Columbians. The change allows business to defer payments until Sept.
Protections sought for Burnaby grocery store employees amid COVID-19 crisis

Protections sought for Burnaby grocery store employees amid COVID-19 crisis

The United Food and Commercial Workers union is fighting for certain protections for frontline grocery workers, including those in Burnaby.
Burnaby store sets dedicated hours for community's most vulnerable

Burnaby store sets dedicated hours for community's most vulnerable

With governments asking pharmacies and grocery stores to remain open to the public at this time, one set of Burnaby stores has altered his hours to ensure the most vulnerable have access to what they need.
Burnaby Board of Trade guiding local businesses during COVID-19 crisis

Burnaby Board of Trade guiding local businesses during COVID-19 crisis

The Burnaby Board of Trade is doing what it can to help businesses navigate resources and supports during the COVID-19 crisis, according to Paul Holden, president and CEO of the board.
This Burnaby eatery is nominated as ‘best steakhouse’ for its decadent meat

This Burnaby eatery is nominated as ‘best steakhouse’ for its decadent meat

A Burnaby steakhouse is in some, uh, medium rare company. Atlas Steak + Fish next to the Grand Villa Casino is nominated for ‘best steakhouse’ for the annual Vancouver Magazine food awards.
COVID-19 could have some economic silver linings

COVID-19 could have some economic silver linings

Prices for precious metals surge while base metals and industrial materials fall
This Burnaby mall just added a stylish global workspace giant

This Burnaby mall just added a stylish global workspace giant

Competing with Burnaby’s biggest mall – Metropolis at Metrotown – isn’t easy, by one local shopping centre is trying to do just that. That means adding more than just shopping and eating options.
Burnaby baker to donate 50% of proceeds from Macaron Day. Yum

Burnaby baker to donate 50% of proceeds from Macaron Day. Yum

Macaron Day is back on Friday, March 20 and Burnaby’s Mon Paris Pâtisserie (4396 Beresford St.) is delighted to be participating in this meaningful annual charitable event.
This iconic Burnaby restaurant is being sold off piece by piece

This iconic Burnaby restaurant is being sold off piece by piece

When I first wrote about the closing of Horizons Restaurant after 34 years, I received an outpouring of emotions from readers. One person said that Horizons, located on Burnaby Mountain, was where she had her wedding reception.