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WEB5 days ago — Burnaby homeowners fear proposed land-use changes could turn their homes into parks. Mayor Mike Hurley says 108 homeowners are worried about changes to the city's land-use map designating their properties as parks and schools. Goodbye Denny's. Wesgroup plans six high-rises at Coquitlam mall. Wesgroup and …
Burnaby seniors recognized for community contributions
WEB17 hours ago — Two Burnaby seniors have been recognized for the impact they make in the community. AgeCare, which operates more than 54 continuing care communities in B.C., Ontario and Alberta, held its yearly Seniors of Distinction Awards Gala on National Seniors Day on Tuesday, Oct. 1 in Burnaby. Merv Magus received the …
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WEBSep 19, 2024 — Burnaby staff are recommending a $4.3-million increase for the pedestrian and cycling bridge connecting Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake. A new, expanded facility on Sussex Avenue features 29 affordable housing units for individuals, couples and families who wish to live in an "intentional community ...
One dead in car crash in Burnaby on Hastings Street - Burnaby Now
WEBJul 19, 2023 — One dead in early morning crash in Burnaby: police. Emergency responders were called to Hastings Street by Willingdon Avenue for a fatal two-vehicle crash just before 5 a.m., according the police. 1 / 2 Police are investigating a fatal crash on Hastings Street near Willingdon Avenue in Burnaby Wednesday morning.Shane MacKichan.
Province funnels $1.4M to Burnaby to support big housing changes
WEBJan 18, 2024 — Jennifer Gauthier. The province is doling out money to cities affected by sweeping new housing legislation, and Burnaby will get $1.36 million. It's part of $51 million in grants the province is giving to 188 communities to support them in the transition to the new housing rules. The provincial changes approved in November include allowing up ...
Burnaby residents invited to shape 25-year community plan
WEBApr 20, 2024 — Burnaby residents can share their thoughts on an early draft of the city’s most important community-planning document. Burnaby’s Official Community Plan (OCP), which will set the high-level policy direction for the next 25 years, is now in the drafting stage.. Burnaby expects to add 100,000 people and 50,000 jobs by 2050, and it has offered two growth scenarios which lay out different ...
Top news stories of Burnaby development, real estate and housing
WEBJan 1, 2024 — Burnaby’s Housing Needs Report has a goal for the city to add 3,050 purpose-built rentals by 2025. Instead, hundreds of rental units have been lost since 2020, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. data. Vancouver city staff crunched the numbers on the change in purpose-built rental stock in the region between 2017 and 2022.
Buying in Burnaby: Local real estate jumps 8% from October
WEBNov 13, 2023 — Burnaby home sales up 8% from October despite increase in prices. All forms of Burnaby real estate recorded an uptick in sales last month, according to the latest data. Kyle Balzer. Nov 13, 2023 11:45 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:48 AM. Burnaby saw an uptick in home sales, as well as prices, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says.
Local sports news - Burnaby Now
WEBSep 12, 2024 — Burnaby's Niko Sigur selected for CANMNT friendlies against U.S., Mexico. The Burnaby product, 20, recently switched his national soccer allegiance from Croatia to Canada. Aug 27, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >.