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News & events about the dynamic City of Burnaby in BC, Canada | Municipal government | Not monitored 24/7 | Phone 604-294-7944 | After hours 604-294-7200
Burnaby, British Columbia
Joined March 2012
The first snowflakes of this winter may soon be here, but our preparations begin well before any flakes start to fall. Residents and businesses also play an essential role in keeping everyone safe during snowy and icy weather. Learn more
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Hours after the greatest Canadian soccer player of all-time was crowned an Olympic champion, we realized something was missing from the Christine Sinclair Centre. Now, the facility which is named after Sinclair has a gold medal to match.
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Today, October 18, City Hall and BC Parkway will be illuminated in blue as we mark the one-year anniversary of the passing of Burnaby RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in the line of duty. We honour her compassion, bravery and sacrifice in the service of our citizens.
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Last night, a group of Burnaby firefighters with the Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue team flew to Turkey to assist with search and recovery following the devastating earthquake earlier this week. You can be a local hero too – donate to relief efforts at
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BC Parkway near Metrotown will be lit blue and yellow until March 4 to show support and solidarity with the people of Ukraine and all Ukrainian Canadians in our community.
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🎉 Congratulations to Andre De Grasse, Aaron Brown, Brendon Rodney and Burnaby’s own Jerome Blake. 🎉🥇.
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@surajyengde Hello, Dr. B R Ambedkar is well recognized in Burnaby. The City of Burnaby is proud to recognize individuals who have made remarkable contributions to democracy and equality locally, and worldwide.
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The City has signed an agreement with @FortiusCentre to purchase its facility, securing an important recreation asset at Burnaby Lake for residents. Learn more:
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This year, #Burnaby is shining bright with more holiday light installations than ever before. Visit these new additions: .✨Burnaby Mountain Park .✨@bbyvillage Tram Plaza .✨Corner of Kingsway & Edmonds .✨West Building @ City Hall . More details:
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Our Cooling Centres are now open, 10am–10pm daily, and will stay open until the extreme heat ends. All Cooling Centres are air-conditioned and are equipped with seating, drinking water, washrooms and free public Wi-Fi. Details and locations:
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Last night, the City of Burnaby declared a climate emergency. What does that mean? It means we’re committed to doing our part to reduce our carbon emissions and limit the worst effects of climate change.
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🏳️🌈We're thrilled to show support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community by raising the Intersex-Inclusive Pride Flag at City Hall. This is a small symbol of our commitment to inclusivity, acceptance, and equality for all. 🌈❤️. Learn more:
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Trails at Deer Lake Park are now one-way only, to ensure you can enjoy the trails while practicing physical distancing. Loop lengths vary. Learn more:
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⚠️ An incident at the Parkland Refinery has resulted in strong odour across the region. Safety tips:.• Close windows, doors and air intakes. • If you are outside consider moving inside to places such as community centres or libraries. More information:
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We’re stepping up patrols at the city’s busiest parks to ensure everyone is practicing physical distancing: .Deer Lake Park.Barnet Marine Park.Central Park.Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park.Confederation Park.Edmonds Park.Thank you in advance for keeping 2m between yourself & others!
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Due to concerns with crowding at Deer Lake Park, the City has closed the parking lots at Royal Oak Ave, Sperling Ave (beach access), Shadbolt Centre, art gallery and museum. The park remains open, but we recommend visiting during off-peak times to ensure physical distancing.
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Burnaby City Council voted unanimously to endorse the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, recognizing the existential threat posed by climate change and the urgent need for our society to transition away from fossil fuels. 🌐Learn more at
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March 20, 9am update: all playgrounds within City of Burnaby parks are closed effective immediately. Our parks & trails remain open, however washrooms are closed. A reminder to social distance when outdoors by keeping 2 metres between yourself & others.
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Effective March 18: City is closing libraries, recreation & cultural facilities, golf courses and City-operated restaurants until further notice. Full list available here: . Remaining Open: .City Hall .RCMP Main Detachment .Fire Halls .Warming Centres
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The City installed 50 new bus shelters across Burnaby in 2023 & plans for 50 more in 2024, making it safer & more comfortable for people taking transit. The Bus Shelter Expansion Program launched in 2023, with the goal of adding 370 new shelters by 2030.
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Let’s limit the spread of COVID-19 by avoiding large gatherings of people. If you plan on visiting Burnaby’s parks, ensure the only people close to you are the ones that you live with. ❌ Closed Deer Lake Park parking lots .⚠️ Barnet Marine Park west entrance & parking lot only
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Snow clearing update: .❄️ All priority routes are clear, and crews are now plowing local roads and streets. ❄️ More snow is on the way, with up to 10-15 cm expected by Tuesday ❄️ 24-hour road operations will continue for snow removal and icy conditions.
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Today, @MayorofBurnaby was joined by MLA @routledge_janet and MP @terrybeech to announce funding for a new pedestrian and cyclist overpass, connecting Burnaby Lake Regional Park to Deer Lake Park.
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We're activating an overnight warming centre at 7320 Buller Avenue on January 11, providing extra capacity for vulnerable people to shelter from the extreme cold temperatures. Open 8:30 pm to 8 am daily until further notice. For more information visit:
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As a wildfire threatened to overwhelm the Village of Lytton this summer, one of the first calls for help went to the Burnaby Fire Department (BFD). 🚒. Since June 30, Burnaby firefighters have been deployed on an ongoing basis to the B.C. Interior. 👨🚒👩🚒.
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One of the City of Burnaby’s Local Heroes Award recipients this year is Winnie Cheung, who has spearheaded countless projects and events that value and promote diversity. 👏. 🌐 Learn more about this Local Hero:
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City staff wear their jerseys to show support for the Humboldt Broncos. #JerseyDay #JerseyForHumboldt
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🏳️🌈 Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈.Today and every day, we celebrate love, acceptance and diversity in our community. Stay safe however you choose to celebrate this year.
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Beginning tonight, City Hall and the SkyTrain guideway near Metrotown will be illuminated blue to honour fallen RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang, who was killed in the line of duty Tuesday. The colour is taken from the Police & Peace Officers’ Memorial Ribbon.
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Happy Hats Off Day from Burnaby City Council! We love our community, and while we can’t celebrate together this year, we invite you to keep the spirit of Hats Off Day alive! Virtual events beginning at 9:00 a.m today.
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On September 18, 1947, Burnaby’s first purpose-built fire hall was opened. Located at Willingdon & Hastings, it was considered the most modern fire hall in BC because it had modern elements like the hose-drying tower and a sump pump for pumping practice. #BCHeritageWeek
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Good news story of the day: The new Burnaby Bike Patrol Team discovered a bush fire at Central Park yesterday and their prompt response ensured that the fire was put out quickly and safely. Kudos to them and the Burnaby Fire department for keeping our park and community safe!
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Mayor Hurley and City Council proclaim May 3-9 Essential Workers Week. Thank you to the COVID-19 pandemic community heroes @BurnabyFireDept @BurnabyRCMP @APBC873 @EComm911_info @Fraserhealth plus the many essential workers supplying critical goods and infrastructure to Burnaby!
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The City of Burnaby wishes you a happy and healthy holiday season, and a new year filled with prosperity and joy.
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The City of Burnaby’s Geographic Information System department has once again been recognized as an international leader in their field.
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Burnaby City Council has approved the new Brentwood Community Centre, a state-of-the-art facility that will transform the area into a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable urban hub. 1/2
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As a City Councillor, Celeste Redman was renowned for her compassion and dedication to Burnaby residents. It’s so fitting that Burnaby’s newest community resource centre will bear her name. Learn more:
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We're thrilled to announce that @stevenpage is headlining our #Canada150 concert at Swangard Stadium this year!
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Food trucks, family-friendly entertainment and free activities are the highlights of this Saturday’s grand opening celebration at Willingdon #LinearPark! We hope you’ll join us and celebrate Burnaby’s newest parkway!
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Snowfall warning 10-20 cm by Wednesday Priority routes and locations have been salted, and crews are ready to clear the way when the snow arrives. Travel conditions may change quickly and become difficult due to rapidly accumulating snow.
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Burnaby City Council has cancelled the Alternative Approval Process to consider removal of the park dedication for a portion of parkland at 4800 Riverbend Drive which was intended for construction of a Green Recycling and Organics (GRO) facility.
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🚧 Royal Oak Avenue is closed from Rumble Street to Marine Drive 🚧. @AM730Traffic @CityNewsTraffic @BurnabyRCMP
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The warming centre located at the Bonsor Recreation Complex will be activated tonight, and throughout January, to ensure vulnerable people have a place to take refuge overnight from the extreme winter weather. For more information visit:
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The effects of social isolation and loneliness are real. But sometimes, the simplest gestures can have a big impact. That’s why we’re encouraging you to #SayHelloBurnaby by greeting the people you meet in the community with a wave and a hello. More info:
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December 20 evening update - Crews are continuing to plow:.❄️ Priority 1 (red) & 2 (blue) routes tonight and will move on to Priority 3 (green) routes overnight. View map: ♻️ Zone 3 garbage & recycling routes ahead of Wednesday's collection.
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City crews have been deployed to respond to reports of localized flooding around Burnaby. Stay safe, use caution on the roads, and do your part to help prevent flooding by clearing catch basins on your street. To report flooding in your home, call 604-294-7200.
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Our Cooling Centres are now open, 10am–10pm daily, and will stay open until the extreme heat ends. Locations:.➡️ Bonsor Recreation Complex .➡️ Cameron Recreation Complex.➡️ Edmonds Community Centre.➡️ Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool . Learn more:
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Willingdon #LinearPark is a scenic urban trail that runs 13 blocks along Willingdon Avenue, from Brentwood Town Centre to Hastings Street. It has a pathway for pedestrians and cyclists, street furniture and public art. It’s a great addition to the City of Burnaby!
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We are starting to reopen playgrounds and outdoor fitness circuits on June 1 (it will take a few days). Parks equipment cannot be sanitized regularly — please wash hands before/after use. Play safely and protect others by maintaining physical distancing and staying home if sick.
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Starting today, we are beginning to re-open a number of City-owned outdoor facilities in a limited capacity. Staff will be posting guidelines and signage, and monitoring usage to ensure the risk to public health remains low. View more details:
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Bullying is a serious issue that impacts people from all walks of life. Mayor Mike Hurley & City Council invite you to join them in wearing pink today, on Pink Shirt Day & show your support to end bullying in our schools, communities, homes and online spaces.
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Starting tomorrow, 3 cooling locations open for vulnerable people & those seeking refuge from extreme heat over the coming days:. ➡️Edmonds Community Centre.➡️McGill Library.➡️Bob Brittie Metrotown Library. Located in parking underground.⏰10am-7pm. More:
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Ground has officially broken on the new South Burnaby Arena! This marks the beginning of construction on a new 92,000-square-foot, two-rinked facility, expected to open in Fall 2021. @Pomerleau , @hcma
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🚧ROAD CLOSURE🚧.Due to flooding, the following roads are closed:. ➡️Still Creek Dr from Eastbrook to Douglas.➡️Douglas from Norland to Goring.➡️Westminster Ave from Still Creek to Regent St.➡️Limited access to Regent St from Douglas Rd
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Snow Operations Update:. ❄️ Major routes have been cleared and crews continue to progress in clearing streets in order of priority. They will refocus on high priority routes when another round of snow hits this afternoon. More info here:
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Hearts and sirens at Burnaby Fire Department's Station 5 show appreciation for healthcare professionals and essential service workers. #heartsforhealth
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March 23 9am Update: Sports facilities within our parks are now closed including all playing fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball diamonds, lacrosse boxes. A reminder to social distance when using parks and trails by keeping 2 metres between yourself and others.
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Due to conditions, the following roads are currently closed. -Royal Oak Avenue, between Rumble Street and Marine Drive. -Delta Avenue, between Ridgelawn Drive and Lougheed Highway. -Beta Avenue, between Brentlawn Drive and Lougheed Highway. More info:
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Our crews made great progress overnight with:.✔️widening major roads & priority 1 routes.✔️improving priority 2 & 3 routes.✔️starting to clear local streets. Shovel crews are working in high traffic pedestrian areas to clear bus stops & wheelchair ramps.
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Happy New Year Burnaby! Best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2019! Service at City Hall resumes at 8:00 AM on January 2nd.
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December 20 morning update: .✔️ Crews are out servicing our Priority 1 routes such as Lougheed, Kingsway and Canada Way. ❄️ Even with continuous plowing overnight, roads are snow covered this morning. ⚠️ Consider delaying any travel today until conditions improve.
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Happy New Year, #Burnaby! 🎉City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st in observance of New Year's Day. Normal business hours resume on January 2nd at 8 am. We want to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year!
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An inaugural Council Meeting and swearing in ceremony for the newly elected Mayor and Councillors is taking place on Monday, November 5 at the @hiltonvanmetro hotel at 7pm. View the agenda online:
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Every corner of #Burnaby is lighting up with holiday cheer this month, and the City of Burnaby has the tools to help locals plan a festive tour through town. View a map of the light displays at #burnabylights
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Best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2018! Service at City Hall resumes 8:00 AM on January 2.
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Burnaby students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 will provide holiday cheer to seniors this year. We’ve partnered with the @iakfoundationca and @burnabyschools to deliver over 2,000 hand-crafted holiday messages to Burnaby seniors. 🌐 Learn more:
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The City has made the difficult decision to cancel City-organized events and programs for this summer (up until September 30) in order to meet physical distancing and public gathering requirements. ❎Large-scale events.❎Summer programs. Details here:
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At 7pm nightly we light the hearts on the Canada Way and Ledger overpass to support our health care workers. Now let’s join our next-door neighbours at @VCHhealthcare and #ShareTheLightBC! . Let’s light up our neighbourhoods and welcome brighter days ahead!
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This Saturday, the City of Burnaby proudly presented a Certificate of Recognition to retired colonel Howe Lee, a long-term Burnaby resident and founder of the Chinese Canadian Military Museum, which tells the history of Chinese Canadian veterans in WW1 & WW2. @cchs2004
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Help keep our streets and green spaces clean and healthy for everyone. Put used gloves, face masks and other litter in the garbage where they belong — not out in our neighbourhoods and parks. Let’s work together to fight this pandemic.
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A special meeting of City Council will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 12 pm (noon) with the subject “Reconsideration of the Alternative Approval Process.” . Find out more at
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We extend our sincere condolences to the British people and the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch. Photo: Queen Elizabeth II visiting Burnaby City Hall, 1971. (ID 417-001 – Burnaby Historical Society fonds)
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Did you know Burnaby is blessed with over 150 parks?.If you're heading outside this weekend, leave your car at home and find the park closest to you but remember to keep practicing social distancing!
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Four Burnaby playgrounds will be receiving upgrades to be more accessible, safe, and fun in 2023! You’re invited to share your voice on the four playgrounds we’ll be improving:.•Burnaby Lake Sports Centre.•Eastburn Park.•Harbourview Park.•Sumas Park
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@Rockawaytheday Hi Chris, thank you for letting us know! We've passed on your report to the BC Conservation Office. In the future, please report all bear sightings to the BC Conservation Officer service at 1-877-952-7277 or conservation.officer.service@gov.bc.ca.
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City Operations Snow Update. ❄️ Significant snowfall has hit Burnaby overnight. ❄️ Royal Oak Avenue, between Rumble Street and Marine Drive, is currently closed. ❄️ Crews are working on clearing priority routes. More info:
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Burnaby's Mayor and Councillors would like to wish all Burnaby residents and businesses a happy and safe holiday season and extend best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2023.
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March 26, 9:15am Update:. Warming Centres are updating their locations to continue to meet the needs of Burnaby's homeless while complying with current social-distancing mandates. NEW - Burnaby Lake Arena opens tonight (8pm to 8am daily). Link:
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.@ShadboltCentre is in full bloom this week in anticipation of #BurnabyBlooms. Don’t miss this unique chance to see the stunning floral ladies designed by #FleurdeVilles. Join us tomorrow or on Sunday and vote for your favourite!
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Learn more about the history of #Burnaby with our Archives department. DYK where the name of our City came from?
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Happy birthday, Burnaby! Check out all the fun ways you can celebrate #Burnaby125 this weekend:
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Our crews are out salting the roads tonight, as snow is in the forecast. Special weather statement: .❄️ Put a little road salt on your driveway/sidewalk tonight.❄️ Your commute may take longer if the snow sticks. Travel safely on your drive, cycle or walk
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We're seeking unique street & stage entertainers for #Canada150 and #Burnaby125 events. Deadline to apply is Feb 13:
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⚽Burnaby’s newest and largest community centre has been named after celebrated soccer player Christine Sinclair, Canada’s—and Burnaby’s—pride and joy.
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Spring is in the air and Burnaby's cherry and plum trees are blooming! While the trees are stunning to photograph, please be mindful of maintaining two metres of physcial distance from others. When outdoors, please do your part and stay apart, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Heads up! Election Day is today from 8am-8pm. Get out and vote! Learn about the candidates, voting locations and more here: #burnabyvotes
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🏀 Outdoor city-owned basketball courts are now open for casual play only; organized games are not allowed. Staff are monitoring to ensure people are at least 2m apart and not gathering in large groups. Visit for outdoor facilities that remain closed.
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Check out the light, colour and festive spirit of our civic spaces through our Holiday Light Displays map & explore these places for things to do in Burnaby
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Looks like Mayor Hurley and City Council found the Canada Day cupcakes and more! Happy Canada Day Burnaby! #canadadaybby
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Save the date! Symphony in the Park returns to Deer Lake Park on July 9 from 7-9pm. Event info:
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Today, @MayorofBurnaby, union executives, Council and staff lowered our flags together to honour those who have lost their lives or were injured at work, in recognition of #DayofMourning. Read the proclamation here:
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Congratulations Gloria Kravac for receiving a 2020 @bcachievement Community Award! The 91-year-old Burnaby resident is a longtime Citizen Support Services volunteer who has made a huge impact on our community. Thanks Gloria for your dedication and service!
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The City of Burnaby is partnering with the Province of B.C. and @BC_Housing to improve and increase housing options for seniors and people with disabilities in Burnaby. @MayorofBurnaby Mike Hurley participated in today’s media event.
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