Burnaby council continues to push its environmental sustainability strategy through several phases of public consultation.
A three-phase consultation plan has been developed with the first phase slated to begin immediately.
The first phase will focus on building awareness about the city's existing initiatives and obtaining feedback from the public for priorities about environmental sustainability.
Public hearing for 41-storey tower project in Metrotown area
A proposed 37-storey apartment tower above a four-storey commercial podium in the Metrotown area received first reading at a recent council meeting.
The tower at 6225 and 6255 Cassie Ave. will have a proposed total of 170 residential units in the apartment building. It will also include a public plaza.
The rezoning application will go to public hearing on May 28 in council chambers at 7 p.m.
$55,000 worth of community grants approved by Burnaby council
Burnaby council approved five grant applications at a total value of $55,000 at its May 6 meeting.
United Way of the Lower Mainland will receive $7,000; $9,000 was awarded to Burnaby Meals on Wheels; Burnaby Community Connections was approved for a $13,000 grant, a $9,000 grant and a $17,000 grant for various programs.
Two applications were denied grants: Nature Trust of British Columbia and Volunteer Grandparents.
St. Anthony's Parade takes place on evening of Thursday, June 13
Mark June 13 on the calendar for the St. Anthony's parade from 6: 30 to 8 p.m.
Council approved temporary road closures along the parade route, for sections of Ingleton Avenue, Esmond Avenue, Pandora Street, Triumph Street and MacDonald Avenue.
The parade is put on by the non-profit community church organization St. Antonio Club, which has put on the annual parade since 1985.
City council approves $250,000 in funding for capital projects
Council approved $250,000 for a slew of capital projects, at its May 6 meeting.
The projects include traffic signals and camera replacements, minor traffic management projects and parking meter replacements.
There are 1,700 paid parking spots and the approved funding will go towards updating the older meters and replacing stolen or vandalized meters.
