Hey Burnabarians - check out this film project starring homegrown talent Aaron Waddingham, supported by the fab and brilliant E.D. Pollard and her pal Lucy McNulty! burnabynow.com/local-news/fil…

Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue are back home after a week in Turkey helping people trapped in the rubble of the devastating earthquakes. Dan Burritt was at the airport.

Valentine’s Day was certainly all “jazzed” up this evening Burnaby Schools District Jazz Night! So glad we were able to be part of the audience and enjoy the many talents of #burnaby students and our music educators. Thanks for having us #bced #musiceducation 🎶🎺🎷🎸

Join us on Global TV on Feb 26th from 1-5pm for the VarietyBC Show of Hearts telethon Right now, over 1,100 kids are waiting to hear if Variety can help provide the critical support they need, so your gift has never been more important. Donations up to $850,000 will be matched.

At last night's City of Burnaby City Council meeting, staff put forward #UBCM #LMLGA resolutions related to equity and inclusion in municipal decision-making. YWCA City Shift is thrilled to report that the resolutions were passed! pub-burnaby.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ash… 1/

Tomorrow is registration day for swimming lessons. Last week I introduced a motion to help get kids off waitlists and into classes. ✔️ Hiring & training more lifeguards ✔️ Introducing a free swim program for elementary students

I am glad to see this emergency meeting being called. While I continue to believe in the project itself, I know that the proposed location isn’t the right one. Let’s go back to the drawing board and get it right. burnabynow.com/local-news/bur…

I share the concerns raised by many about a GRO facility at Fraser Foreshore Park. My understanding of what's at stake has deepened thanks to everyone that spoke up. Your voice matters. Am looking forward to our #Burnaby Council meet Monday so we can revisit this decision.

Congratulations on a great track meet this past weekend! 👏

Your passion led us here. Today we voted to unanimously oppose the use of parkland for a Green Recycling and Organics facility. Thank you to everyone that spoke up. Grateful to my fellow Burnaby Citizens Association (BCA) councilors for working to making this happen. m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Tonight, Burnaby council unanimously supported a motion calling on the Canadian government to support a ceasefire in Gaza. I have heard from people in the community who are pleading for elected officials from all levels to speak up and take a stand. Canada must act now.

This is an important step for lasting peace. Thanks to the thousands of Canadians who mobilized in support of a ceasefire. Your voices matter.

Local governments demand more Intersection Safety Cameras! So far: ✅City of Victoria ✅City of North Vancouver ✅City of Vancouver* ✅City of Richmond BC 🔜City of Burnaby (at committee) ✅City of New Westminster ✅Capital Region (13 municipalities) *w study / consultations👨‍🎓💸 We miss any? (🧵time)

1/2 NDP leveraged our 25 seats in Parliament to deliver dental care to 9 million Canadians. This will improve their health + finances. We also helped workers with anti-scab legislation, improved pandemic benefits, got historic investment for Indigenous housing, and more…

Burnaby is the most ambitious municipality in B.C tackling emissions from larger buildings with the Zero Carbon Step Code. Who’s next in Metro Van? Haven Lurbiecki @Sam4PoMo Amy Lubik craig hodge Teri Towner, Coquitam City Councillor Brenda Locke Michael Pratt Robert Mazzarolo Matt Djonlic

Burnaby is proud to be a living wage employer. In December 2023, it was raised to $25.68 an hour. As life is getting more expensive, we recognize that even with this increase, many people are struggling to meet their basic needs. #LivingWage

Let’s be clear that like all communities, the Jewish community is not a monolith, there is no one person or organization who speaks for us. It is dangerous to throw around claims of anti-semitism in order to silence criticism of Israel or expressing solidarity with Palestinians.