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WEBBurnaby 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 Choice Properties REIT are eyeing ...
Burnaby agrees to stop criticizing Trans Mountain publicly; gets …
WEB14 hours ago · After a decade of acrimony over the expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline and its two Burnaby terminals, the City of Burnaby and Trans Mountain have made a deal not to say bad things about each other in public anymore – "whether based on fact or opinion or otherwise." The two parties signed a ...
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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 ...
Burnaby defies new BC housing transit-oriented area laws
WEBJun 27, 2024 · Burnaby defies B.C.'s transit-oriented housing laws. New provincial legislation requires B.C. cities to allow taller buildings near transit hubs by June 30. Burnaby won't comply. Mayor Mike Hurley tabled a bylaw required to enact provincial housing legislation, delaying it by at least 90 days. Photo Illustration: Lauren Vanderdeen.
Expected La Nina weather pattern could ease ongoing drought …
WEB1 day ago · VANCOUVER — British Columbia's nagging drought could be eased by an incoming weather pattern that may bring a colder and wetter than normal winter, says Sean Fleming, an adjunct UBC professor of atmospheric sciences. The prolonged drought has caused wildfires to burn year-round, forced some communities to …
Burnaby BC shows off draft land use map for next 25 years
WEBSep 25, 2024 · Thursday, Sept. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway) Saturday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nikkei Cultural Centre (6688 Southoaks Cres.) You can also share feedback on the online survey or on the interactive map until Sunday, Oct. 6. Staff welcome direct feedback and questions by email at [email protected].
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.
Burnaby plans massive park transformation under SkyTrain tracks …
WEBDec 2, 2023 · Burnaby is rolling out next steps in its plan to jazz up the BC Parkway.. The city wants to create "exceptional" public spaces under the SkyTrain tracks that will give "Downtown Metrotown" a unique sense of place and provide residents with "fun and functional gathering places to enjoy year-round," according to a new staff report.. Staff are recommending council approve $500,000 for the ...
Investigation underway after body found in Burnaby
WEBAug 16, 2024 · An investigation is underway after a body was discovered in Burnaby on Thursday, Aug. 15. Burnaby RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Laura Hirst said in an emailed statement to the NOW that police were called to a report of a body found shortly after 4:30 p.m. near Canada Way and Kensington Avenue.. Hirst said foul play has been ruled out and Burnaby RCMP is working with the BC Coroners Service to ...