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Time to fix Burnaby taxes before more businesses go under

Time to fix Burnaby taxes before more businesses go under

Each month in this column I write about a topic which is important to local businesses and top of mind at the Burnaby Board of Trade.
Death of bricks-and-mortar stores greatly exaggerated

Death of bricks-and-mortar stores greatly exaggerated

Future could be omni-channel sellers that partner with landlords, logistics companies
SFU’s The Study is already Burnaby’s coolest pub – and it hasn’t even opened

SFU’s The Study is already Burnaby’s coolest pub – and it hasn’t even opened

When I first moved back to North Burnaby a few years ago, I was heartbroken to hear that the Mountain Shadow had been closed down. I don’t drink, but I do love a good pub menu and a place to watch sports and have a few laughs.
Meet A&W's new Beyond Meat sausage and egger

Meet A&W's new Beyond Meat sausage and egger

Vegetarians, rejoice! There’ll soon be a breakfast sandwich that includes more than just egg and cheese.
Burnaby business makes ground-breaking announcement

Burnaby business makes ground-breaking announcement

Burnaby-based electronics manufacturer Dorigo Systems has broken ground a new facility on Glenlyon Parkway.
Burnaby's B.C. Liquor Stores raise money for charities

Burnaby's B.C. Liquor Stores raise money for charities

Burnaby residents proved once again that they’re a caring bunch. More than $5,000 was raised in Burnaby for local charities through BC Liquor Stores’ annual Share-a-Bear campaign that ran back in December.
Burnaby burrito joint adds plant-based Beyond Meat to menu

Burnaby burrito joint adds plant-based Beyond Meat to menu

In 2018, A&W Canada made waves by adding the Beyond Meat burge r to its menu, and now another national chain is pairing up with the California-based meat alternative company.
A Burnaby business is now accepting applications for its scholarship program

A Burnaby business is now accepting applications for its scholarship program

Doteasy, a Burnaby-based web-hosting company, is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program.
B.C.'s Minister of Finance will be at a board of trade event in Burnaby this Friday

B.C.'s Minister of Finance will be at a board of trade event in Burnaby this Friday

B.C.’s Minister of Finance Carole James will be in the city this week for a special breakfast event hosted by the Burnaby Board of Trade.
Burnaby restaurants win top honours in annual Chinese Restaurant Awards

Burnaby restaurants win top honours in annual Chinese Restaurant Awards

Three Burnaby restaurants came out on top in the annual Chinese Restaurant Awards. The winners of the 11th annual awards were announced this week with Burnaby’s own Chao Shou Wang winning Best Sichaun Chili Oil Wonton.