Vancouver WatchBurnaby man builds Lego SeaBusA Burnaby man’s latest transit-themed creation is his biggest and most ambitious build yet. Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Sign In Register The next North Shore RapidBus to Metrotown will be arriving in about two years Following an influx of cash from the province and approval by TransLink’s board and the Mayors’ Council the latest investment plan from the transit agency will see the existing R2 Park Royal to Phibbs Exchange express bus extended to Burnaby’s busiest SkyTrain hub in 2027 Also included in the announcement is funding for the planning work that will lead to the eventual launch of the North Shore Bus Rapid Transit line which is expected to offer a higher level of service with dedicated lanes and priority signals at controlled intersections as well as more comfortable rides and stations TransLink will add all-day bus service to the 231 route which connects the Harbourside neighbourhood with Lonsdale Quay The run currently only operates from rush hour to rush hour there will be a five per cent increase in overall bus service targeted mainly for routes that experience the most overcrowding To cover the cost of the expansions announced this week with two-per cent increases expected annually starting in 2027 The amount TransLink draws from property taxes will go up by $20 per year for a typical homeowner, and the amount the region charges in parking taxes is expected to climb by about 40 cents for a $10 parking fee The province is also contributing a $312-million operating grant that should keep the transit authority afloat until a “new funding source” can be identified and approved by the legislature At a joint meeting with TransLink’s board and the mayors Wednesday director of operations and strategy for Movement specifically praised the extension of the R2 said she learned the hard way about taking transit to and from the North Shore when she was working a job here “Taking transit there was a long journey with a number of transfers and I would often end up calling my dad to pick me up or spending more than my hourly earnings on an EVO to get home because the bus journey would have just been too long and it was too late,” she said “The R2 extension will truly improve access for workers and for students and I’m so thankful that it’s part of the plan." The R2 extension has long been on the wish list of the North Vancouver Chamber which sent a letter in support of the investment plan “Congestion on the North Shore is the top issue choking our economy and preventing a workforce from across Metro Vancouver from accessing family-supporting jobs on the North Shore,” chamber CEO Patrick Stafford Smith wrote the R2 RapidBus extension is a critical project that will significantly improve connectivity.” TransLink has been warning of ongoing structural deficit that would result in as much as a 50 per cent reduction in transit service and the longer-term deficit has been reduced by half But TransLink Mayors Council chair and Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West stressed that the fast-growing region’s transit system will always be in a precarious spot “We’ve talked about this for years and years about the need for a new funding model for transit that reduces the reliance on fares and property taxes and is right-sized to deliver the service that this region requires,” he said “We have to be bold and courageous and move quickly in this area if we want to avoid the repetitive nature of every two or three years having a panic and trying to come to a Band-Aid agreement.” West also called on the province and feds to show up with capital funding for new projects adding that “noted left-wing Premier Doug Ford” provides twice the capital funding per capita to transit in the GTA than David Eby’s government does in Metro Vancouver Want to stay updated on North Vancouver and West Vancouver news? Sign up for our free daily newsletter PoliticsNewsJagmeet Singh concedes seat, steps down as leader as NDP loses party status By Spencer Van DykOpens in new window and Rachel AielloOpens in new windowPublished: April 29, 2025 at 1:13AM EDT It's been the honour of my life to lead the NDP and to represent the people of Burnaby Central.Congratulations to Prime Minister Carney and to all the other leaders on a hard-fought campaign.I know this night is disappointing for New Democrats the “made in Canada” pledge matters perhaps now more than ever It’s a badge of honour California Closets of BC proudly wears on its sleeve California Closets of BC has more than 40 years of experience in designing manufacturing and installing custom closets and other custom home storage California Closets of BC specializes in custom-crafted walk-in closets As president and CEO of the company’s B.C Stephan Maingot has made a concerted effort to be Canadian since he bought the company over 25 years ago. “When I acquired the business in 1999 all of our manufacturing was being done in the U.S.,” Maingot says I've brought all the manufacturing jobs and all the supply chains from the U.S very important to our company to play an integral part in the B.C As a primary original equipment manufacturer (OEM), California Closets of BC meets the requirements for the “Made in Canada” distinction and sources 95% of its wood from Canada Adjacent to those mills is a series of forests managed to the highest standards of contemporary silviculture practices to ensure the best sustainable wood quality on the continent our partners in Canada have the absolute best mills in the world and these beautifully managed forests have some of the most exceptional trees you’ve ever seen,” Maingot says automated manufacturing at our Burnaby facility and we source many of our accessories from a local company based in Surrey There's so much excellence in this country.” Maingot’s pursuit of excellence stretches beyond home décor He proudly employs 80 people in BC  and considers them an extension of his family “The number one reason we’ve been around for as long as we have is that we hire good people – Canadians are amazing,” Maingot says “Of the 80 people we employ in Vancouver California Closets of BC's pledge to its customers and employees also extends to the environment The company has virtually eliminated formaldehyde and chlorine byproducts and only works with partners who adhere to sustainable practices and minimal carbon footprints “Being committed to the environment takes a lot of work and we have worked tirelessly at it,” Maingot says “Our philosophy is that we're going to have some impact on the environment but let that be as little as possible.” California Closets of BC’s work is backed by an experienced team of experts dedicated to delivering timeless products covered by a lifetime warranty CARSON — The Canadian women's rugby sevens team advanced to the semifinals of the HSBC SVNS World Championship after winning two of three matches Saturday The final event of the season sees the top eight men's and women's sides from the top-tier HSBC SVNS compete in the winner-take-all world championship at Dignity Health Sports Park which will host rugby sevens at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics fourth after the first six events of the season will face unbeaten Australia in one semifinal Sunday while New Zealand takes on the sixth-ranked U.S 2 Australia have gone a combined 10-0-0 against Canada in dominating the circuit this season In the first year of an Olympic quadrennial the Canadian women have improved as the season wore on with coach Jocelyn Barrieau blooding a stream of new talent while players cycle between the sevens and 15s sides The Canadian women finished eighth to open the current season in Dubai before placing third in both Hong Kong and Singapore while Australia triumphed in Dubai and Perth Asia Hogan-Rochester scored two tries and added three conversions in the win over Japan Florence Symonds and Olivia Apps also scored tries Apps and Charity Williams had the tries in the Britain win with Hogan-Rochester booting three conversions Carissa Norsten had the lone try against New Zealand which led 19-5 at the half before reeling off four straight tries Canada finished fourth in last season's finale in Madrid in June While the top eight teams vie for the world championship teams nine through 12 in the HSBC SVNS are facing the top four teams from the second-tier Challenger Series — including the Canadian men That was slated to be a promotion/relegation playoff But World Rugby announced Thursday it was changing the season format to a three-tier setup next year taking promotion and relegation off the table this weekend the best the Canadian men can do is make the new Division 2 next season with a chance to then earn promotion to the revamped eight-team top tier losing 24-17 to Uruguay before rebounding to beat Ireland 19-12 They wrap up Pool B play Sunday against Germany (1-1-0) Ethan Turner accounted for Canada's points in the Uruguay loss with a converted try Morgan Di Nardo and Kyle Tremblay scored tries in the Ireland win with Isherwood and Turner each adding a conversion This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 3 There are many opportunities throughout the school year to enrich learning Here are some recent examples from across the District Students at Burnaby Central Secondary came together for their annual Cultural Appreciation Week With the school community representing more than 71 countries and 59 languages the week is an opportunity to honour the unique identities and diversity at the school The fun festivities culminated in a cultural fashion show SWIS staff led a gathering for Eid al-Fitr at Edmonds with a feast to mark the end of the Muslim holy month another Eid celebration was held at Burnaby South Secondary in collaboration with the SWIS team The festivities for youth and school staff honouring the end of Ramadan included joyful dancing The SWIS-sponsored Universal Friendship Club for newcomer students at Moscrop Secondary held celebrations for Easter Youth played pass the egg and other classic games Primary students at Buckingham Elementary celebrated the season with Easter-themed art Copyright © 2024-2025 Burnaby Board of Education The City of Burnaby is seeking volunteers who are passionate about enhancing community safety to be on a local Community Safety Advisory Committee.  This unique opportunity is open for anyone who works or lives in Burnaby You’ll get to collaborate with community safety partners to identify innovative solutions to community safety challenges you’ll engage in meaningful discussions with Burnaby RCMP and fellow residents to advise on public safety matters.  Committee members play a vital role in shaping safety programs and priorities ensuring diverse community voices are heard Adult members must commit to a three-year term while youth members (ages 16-18) must commit to a one-year term Applications will be accepted until May 31 Learn More: Burnaby.ca/CSAC  Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands A woman told the sexual assault trial of five hockey players Monday that she felt "numb and on autopilot" going through sexual acts with a group of men she didn't know in a hotel room seven years ago. The woman, whose identity is protected by a publication ban, told the court she was naked, drunk and scared when men started coming into the hotel room where she had just had sex with Michael McLeod, one of the five accused in the case. Some of them seemed like those she saw at the bar where she met McLeod earlier that night, she said, but she didn't know their names or keep track of who stayed and left as the night went on. The men wanted her to lie down on a bedsheet on the floor of the room and seemed to be laughing at her as they discussed sexual acts they wanted her to perform, including some involving golf balls and golf clubs, she said. "My mind just shut down," said the woman, who was 20 at the time. She described feeling as though she was watching everything happen from outside her own body. "I felt like I didn't really have any other option," she said, explaining she didn't know how they would react if she tried to say no or leave. "It seemed like the only safe thing to do was to give them what they were wanting." McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote have all pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of being a party to the offence of sexual assault. All five were members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team. Court has heard many of the team's members were in London, Ont., the night of the encounter for a gala celebrating their gold-medal win at that year's championship. CAUTION: The following paragraphs contain graphic content some readers may find disturbing. The woman said men towered over her as she lay on the sheet and three pulled down their pants. "They just started putting penises in my face," she testified. Some shouted commands as she performed oral sex, she said, and she felt someone spit on her back. Then, she felt slaps on her buttocks, she said. Afterward, she lay back on the sheet, and a fourth man did the splits right over her head, putting his penis on her face, she said. It was unexpected and shocking, she said. "It felt degrading," she said. "It was all just a joke to them." The woman said she heard some of the men encouraging each other, saying one of them should have sex with her. She went to the bathroom, and one of the men followed her in, she said. He put on a condom and they had sex, and oral sex afterward, she said. It felt like she didn't have control over the situation, the woman said. She said she cried and tried to leave at various points, but each time, someone would convince her to stay. "They kept bringing me back," she said. She didn't see McLeod much after their initial one-on-one encounter, she said, adding he briefly left and came back with food. Near the end, the woman testified that she had oral sex with McLeod again, and multiple people slapped her while that was happening. It seemed like they were trying to hit as hard as they could, she said. Soon after, McLeod told the men to leave, she said. The woman was shown two cellphone videos taken about an hour apart in the early morning of June 19, 2018. Prosecutors have said both were taken by McLeod. In the first, someone asks the woman twice if she's "OK with this," and she agrees both times. She testified Monday that her words in the video did not reflect her feelings at the time, that she was "going along" with what she was being told. In the second clip, the woman smiles as she holds a towel against her body and says it was "all consensual." The woman told the court Monday that McLeod had been "hounding" her to say it before the recording was made, and it "definitely wasn't" how she truly felt. She testified that she believed she was holding a towel because she had gotten in the shower with McLeod at his request. They'd had vaginal and oral sex again in the bathroom, she said, one last thing she felt she needed to do before she could leave. When she left, her mind seemed to re-enter her body and the emotions she'd been blocking came flooding back, the woman said. She called her best friend from the lobby, "crying uncontrollably," feeling ashamed and wishing she had responded differently in the moment, she said. She took an Uber home and showered when she arrived, she said. McLeod later reached out to her on Instagram, asking her to talk on the phone, court heard. They exchanged several messages, which were shown in court. In texts on June 20, McLeod expressed concern that the woman had spoken to police and asked her what she could do to "make this go away." The woman replied that she was "not trying to push this any farther" and apologized for "any trouble it might have already caused." McLeod checked in a few more times to see if she had spoken to police again. He thanked the woman when she confirmed she told police it was "a mistake." The woman testified Monday she felt nervous and scared when McLeod reached out to her, and was telling him what he wanted to hear so he would leave her alone. One of McLeod's lawyers suggested during cross-examination that the woman was happy to hear from his client, adding she could have blocked him or not answered if that wasn't the case. David Humphrey also suggested the woman was upset when she left the room because she had cheated on her boyfriend and felt guilty. The woman maintained that she felt worried after McLeod contacted her. She agreed that she felt guilty for cheating on her boyfriend but said she told him what happened in the days that followed. Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia told jurors Monday that they could only make limited use of evidence related to the woman's initial encounter with McLeod, which is not part of the trial. She told them they must not infer that if the woman willingly left the bar with McLeod and had consensual sex with him, it is more likely that she consented to other sexual activity or she is less worthy of belief. McLeod, Hart and Dube are accused of obtaining oral sex from the woman without her consent, and Dube is also accused of slapping her buttocks while she was engaged in a sexual act with someone else. Formenton is alleged to have had vaginal sex with the complainant without her consent inside the bathroom. Foote is alleged to have done the splits over her face and grazed his genitals on it without her consent. The Crown alleges McLeod also vaginally penetrated her without her consent at the end of the night. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 5, 2025. How do you not love elections? For one night, people actually engage with the philosophy of how they want to be governed. It’s idealistic, chaotic, and fleeting – but it’s still kinda beautiful. I’ve been covering elections since Kim Campbell led the Tories to a historic defeat (thanks, Brian). This time around, the expectations were similar (thanks, Justin). So I dusted off the reporter’s notebook and hit the streets Monday night in Burnaby to see how the country might look different by morning. My goal was to stop in at each major party – Liberal’s Terry Beech, NDP’s Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative’s James Yan – to capture a few poignant moments.  What I got was a night full of insight, emotion, and the kind of campaign theatre that reminds you why politics is both crucial and comic.  Liberal candidate Terry Beech watches results roll in at his election night headquarters at Joey’s in Brentwood. He cruised to re-election in Burnaby North–Seymour. Photo: Dean Broughton My phone’s blowing up. Early results are in and for the first time in a while, the Liberals have a reason to be optimistic. I’m climbing the long stairs to the second floor at Joey’s, where Terry Beech is holding his campaign event. The woman ahead of me is cursing the final few steps. Fair. Inside, it’s a low-key scene. A few scattered supporters, plenty of food, and a reporter from the North Shore News Brent Richter scribbling furiously trying to make print deadline. (Damn, I love ink stains.) I’m handed a drink ticket, a Liberal button, and a wristband, all of which will make great gifts for my Conservative friends. Beech is gracious but tight-lipped, waiting for results to firm up. I catch a few pleasantries and then head out for stop two. Lou Hafer and Maxine Howchin, longtime NDP supporters, say they believe Canada needs the NDP now more than ever — “as the conscience of the country.” Photo: Dean Broughton I ask an orange-clad supporter how it’s going. “The numbers are really fluctuating,” she says with the kind of toxic optimism only party diehards can muster. When I left home, the NDP were holding 11 seats. They’re down to seven now. This is the big one. All of Canada’s national media are here. City, Global, CBC, CTV, APTN, Fairchild… even SanjaTV. But under the hot lights and high pressure, the NDP is watching one of its worst results unfold. I chat with Tina House from APTN. She sums it up neatly: “What we’re seeing here is the best party ready to stand up to Trump’s threats. And voters are speaking loud and clear.” Spot on. I wander over to Lou Hafer and his partner, Maxine Howchin, whose orange attire speaks to her commitment.  The night is not lost on Lou, but he makes a valid point: “The NDP is the conscience of the country. The country needs a conscience.” Maybe now more than ever. Still, this might be the saddest election night party in the country.  Jagmeet Singh delivers his final speech as leader of the federal NDP, holding back emotion as he reflects on the party’s legacy and his departure. Photo: Dean Broughton I am supposed to be at Yan’s party on Fraser Street by now. I text his handler: “Stuck at Jagmeet’s.” Meanwhile, NDP staffers are scurrying about to stage-manage the crowd to make it look full. This is political theatre. They start a chorus of “Jagmeet! Jagmeet! Jagmeet!”  On cue, Singh walks out from behind a curtain looking… hollow. A little stiff. He starts his speech with the perfunctory appreciation for staff and party. It’s wooden. Then he locks eyes with a close supporter. He stops cold, and you can see the tears well up. He nearly loses it. This hurts. Still, he’s gracious. He announces his resignation and thanks his wife (a task forgotten last time in a happier moment). The line that sticks with me is: “We may lose sometimes, and those losses hurt. But we are only defeated if we stop fighting.” He’s not wrong.  I realize I am witnessing the end of an era for the NDP. As I leave, I overhear an NDP aide on a call. He blurts out a line I suspect he’s had in his back pocket for weeks: “We’re going to rebuild and build back stronger.” That’s the new mantra.  I head back to Beech’s party, climbing those same damn stairs. This time, I think they might be the perfect metaphor for the Liberals’ uphill climb. Somehow, they’ve made it back to the top. I still have my drink ticket, but the only food left is two very tired-looking near-meat burgers. Not that hungry. I interview Beech in a stairwell. He’s calm, collected, and has cruised to re-election in Burnaby North–Seymour. “This was a divisive election,” he says. “My job now is to represent everyone.” He’s right. This campaign was ugly.  The Conservatives ran up the popular vote, but you have to ask: how? Not a single Conservative candidate responded to the Burnaby Beacon’s election questionnaire. Beech didn’t get to face his opponent in a debate. That’s dodgeball, not democracy. As Beech put it: “It didn’t work this time, and hopefully they’ll think differently in future elections.” Right again. The Conservatives lost and they have no one to blame but themselves.  Democracy is a contact sport. Sure, it gets rough, but that’s no excuse to sit on the sidelines.  Because here’s the thing: if you don’t show up, you don’t win. Period. Dean Broughton began his journalism career at the Langley Advance and wrapped it up 28 years later at the Vancouver Sun. He now leads strategic partnerships at Overstory Media. Local news, events, food, and people. A weekly newsletter made for Burnaby by Burnaby. You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Burnaby Central 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 200 of 200 polls are reporting as of 4:22 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 200 of 200 polls are reporting as of 4:22 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is in second place with 19,838 votes (38.56%) and incumbent Jagmeet Singh Singh has represented the riding since 2019 Burnaby Central used to be named Burnaby South The riding’s boundaries were updated for the 2025 federal election 21,732 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour. They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote. The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour. They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote. The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour. They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote. The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour. They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote. The Greens have one race called in their favour. They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote. At Parliament’s dissolution, the Liberals held 152 seats, the Conservatives 120, the Bloc Québécois 33, the NDP 24 and the Greens two. There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons. Because of population increases, the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election. This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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Or sign-in if you have an account (Bloomberg) — Sunoco LP agreed to acquire Parkland Corp offering a premium for a Canadian fuel distributor that’s in the midst of a leadership upheaval and a fight with its largest shareholder Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience one of the biggest US gas station operators will pay C$44 per Parkland share through a mix of cash and stock in a newly created public company called SUNCorp LLC The deal comes as Parkland’s largest shareholder appeared to be on the verge of gaining control of the Calgary-based company’s board Simpson launched a proxy fight and said Friday it had secured a majority of the shares By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Parkland now plans to delay the meeting, which had been scheduled for Tuesday. Simpson said it’s taking the matter to court to try to force the meeting to go ahead, according to a statement, which didn’t say whether it supports Sunoco’s offer. “Why is this board making major decisions when it’s already lost the confidence of shareholders?” Simpson said.  The bid represents a 21% premium to Parkland’s closing price on Friday. The shares were up 8% to C$39.25 as of 10:43 a.m. in Toronto.  “This combination creates the largest independent fuel distributor in the Americas. The combined company will distribute over 15 billion gallons annually,” Sunoco Chief Executive Officer Joe Kim said in a call with investors. “We expect the immediately accretive transaction to generate at least 10% to distributable cash flow per unit and at least $250 million of annual synergies in the third year.”  There are no immediate plans for large-scale divestitures, but executives didn’t rule them out. “We think this is a offer that’s going to be hard for people to pass on,” Kim said. Bob Espey, Parkland’s long-serving CEO, announced last month he plans to step down after months of pressure from Simpson. Parkland, which operates around 4,000 gas stations under brands including Esso, Chevron, Ultramar and Pioneer, is also involved in refining and convenience retailing and has operations in Canada, the US and the Caribbean region. Simpson holds a 19.8% stake and has been critical of Espey and of Parkland’s leadership, accusing it of repeatedly missing financial guidance, pursuing flawed acquisitions and overseeing rising costs. It has also pushed for greater transparency and an overhaul of capital allocation policies. The Sunoco agreement marks a dramatic pivot for Parkland, which launched a formal strategic review in March after facing escalating pressure from Simpson and activist investors including New York-based hedge fund Engine Capital LP.  Before the acquisition announcement, Parkland shares had risen about 16% over the past five years, trailing rivals such as Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. and lagging the S&P/TSX Composite Index. The battle for Parkland burst into the open last year when Simpson, freed from an earlier standstill agreement, asked for sweeping changes. Simpson had previously sold Caribbean assets to Parkland in two deals worth C$2.35 billion ($1.7 billion). Parkland’s board, led by Chairman Michael Jennings, initially resisted Simpson’s moves but ultimately launched a review process to explore options. The Sunoco-Parkland transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, if it receives shareholder and regulatory approval. (Adds statement from Simpson, share move and details from conference call beginning in the fourth paragraph.) transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Burnaby residents are calling for the provincial government to step in and pause a plan to build a permanent shelter in the city BC Housing says the proposed shelter at 3020 Gilmore Diversion would be open year-round and host up to 80 semi-private sleeping pods across two floors The shelter would also feature staff offices secure spaces and supports for shelter guests and help connect them to permanent housing and community-based services,” according to BC Housing’s website While the project will not have a public hearing on land use BC Housing says in a statement they will keep communication with the public open Hundreds have signed a petition against the project citing safety concerns and a lack of community input “This area is home to many young families all of whom were never notified or given a chance to give input,” reads the petition “People are understandably worried about the lack of planning and the safety of placing a large shelter in such a sensitive community area.” Some residents who spoke to 1130 NewsRadio highlighted the risks of having a new shelter while others believe it will have a positive impact on the area “I don’t think it’s a good area for that,” said one person “I think they should have communicated with the people that live in this area more so and get some good feedback on where we can help people that’s in a better location.” but I think it’s a good thing for the community and it’s good for community outreach,” said another person According to figures from the 2023 Homeless Count in Greater Vancouver Burnaby has around 200 people experiencing homelessness the City of Burnaby says the new shelter aligns with their Housing and Homelessness Strategy as well as recommendations from the Mayor’s Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members “The nearby Douglas Road Shelter is scheduled to close due to redevelopment of the property and this shelter is intended to offer a seamless transition,” said the city “As has been done with the Douglas Road Shelter City staff will increase bylaw and sanitation patrols in the area as required to try and mitigate issues as they arise.” An online information session on the project will be held on May 7th where residents can learn more about the project and ask questions The Gilmore Diversion shelter is expected to open in spring 2026 The federal council and the NDP caucus decided on the local MP The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is turning to the public for help Jendhel May Sico is described as a person who lived her life to the fullest she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin Killed in a car-ramming attack on Saturday she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin speaks to reporter Kier Junos about the day their lives changed forever Huge crowds lined the streets of Vancouver to cheer on 25,000 runners making their way around the city for the 53rd annual BMO Marathon on Sunday Andrew's Saturday in honour of the victims of the deadly Lapu-Lapu tragedy last week The accused person in the deadly car attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day block party in Vancouver on April 26th appeared at the provincial Court of British Columbia 30-year-old Kai Ji Adam Lo appeared via video in court Four people remain in critical condition in hospital and another two remain in serious condition five days after the deadly attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26 Jack Rabb has more on the efforts to support the victims Listen to NewsRadio Vancouver live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Vancouver anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices The City of Burnaby has approved the 2025-2029 Financial Plan and is inviting public comment on the 2024 Annual Municipal Report.  Annual Municipal Report: The Annual Municipal Report has the City's financial statements for 2024 The report provides our audited financial position which is a sign of the City’s financial health and sustainability This surplus includes reserve funds and the value of assets like parks and vehicles for garbage and recycling collection These funds are used to pay for future projects like the Cameron Community Centre and Library the city avoids borrowing money and keeps tax increases low for residents For a summary, view the 2024 Annual Municipal Reports Highlights. The public can comment through the submission form by Wednesday 2025-2029 Financial Plan: Burnaby City Council has also approved the 2025-2029 Financial Plan The plan outlines the funding needed to meet current priorities as well as future requirements to meet the City’s growing needs Burnaby’s Financial Plan includes one of the lowest property tax increases in Metro Vancouver at 3.9% which translates to an additional $78 for the average property owner The plan also includes a new 1.9% property tax levy - labeled 'Growth Infrastructure Investment' on Burnaby residents' tax bills - that was introduced due to changes in provincial legislation on development financing This new levy translates to an additional $38 for the average property owner.  It also includes $438.5 million in capital investments as part of a plan to invest $2 billion in capital projects over the next 5 years which means we can build community amenities and infrastructure without borrowing and paying interest “Our priority is to ensure Burnaby residents are getting excellent value for their money,” said Mayor Mike Hurley “By keeping our rates low and using our reserves to finance our capital projects we’re keeping the cost of living down while ensuring our community can enjoy world-class services and facilities for generations to come.” the City of Burnaby is keeping tax increases low by using reserve funds for water and sewer services Although Metro Vancouver has increased taxes by 7.2% for water services and nearly 50% for sewer services Burnaby taxpayers will see zero tax increase for water services and only a 20% tax increase for sewer services Learn more: Financial & Annual Reports WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Washington on Monday ahead of a meeting with Donald Trump which could serve to reset the bilateral relationship that's been upended by the president's tariffs and claims that Canada should become a U.S Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and Public Safety Minister David McGuinty but constructive" conversations with Trump and his administration on Tuesday at the White House When asked on Monday what he expects out of the meeting with Carney Trump said: "I'm not sure what he wants to see me about following the first phone call between Trump and Carney the president posted on Truth Social that they agreed they "will be meeting immediately after Canada’s upcoming Election to work on elements of Politics that will end up being great for both the United States of America and Canada." Throughout the election Carney said he was campaigning to be the person to take that meeting Carney will be tasked with a difficult balancing act — showing the strength expected by Canadians furious by Trump's taunts of annexation while also advocating for the removal of tariffs and further trade talks "It's really an opportunity for the two men to look each other in the eyes discuss these issues and kick off the relationship in a constructive way," said Brian Clow former deputy chief of staff to prime minister Justin Trudeau Clow worked in the Prime Minister's Office from 2017 until March of this year relations under Trudeau and had a front-row seat during the first Trump administration Trump likes to call his style of speech "the weave." Clow said the Trump seen in news conferences "is what we experienced in private meetings and on phone calls." "So you do have to go into these meetings with a strong sense of what you are trying to accomplish and construct your argument as simply and clearly as possible," he said "Because you just don't have a lot of time to build out your arguments clean facts across in a way that the president will be receptive." Clow said Carney has to maintain a "delicate balance" and "it partly depends on the mood of the president and his team." The goal for Canadian officials should be to lay the groundwork for future talks between the White House and Canadian officials to have the tariffs removed though he doesn't expect an immediate drop in duties following the meeting Trump went ahead with economywide tariffs against Canada in March only to partially walk back the duties a few days later on imports compliant with CUSMA rules was negotiated during the first Trump administration The continental trade pact is up for review next year but Trump has made it clear he doesn't intend to stick to that timeline ambassador to Canada Gordon Giffin said the most important thing will be for Carney to establish "his credibility and confidence." Giffin relayed the old saying that there's only one opportunity to make a first impression "I think the new Prime Minister Mark Carney has an opportunity to establish himself as a peer and an equal — as a sovereign leader of our next door neighbour — in his first meeting with President Trump," said Giffin who served under former president Bill Clinton Trump has described Carney as a "very nice man" and members of his administration described the prime minister as a serious person While there are indications that Trump is taking a different approach to Carney then he did with Trudeau pressure on Carney remains high both at home and in the U.S Giffin described it as the Goldilocks Syndrome: some people don't want Carney to be too hot Giffin said he would advise Carney's team to go into the meetings with three things they can put on the table He suggested Carney show how Ottawa will meet its defence spending targets further measures to boost border security and push back on any efforts by China to dump product in Canada Those have been included in a list of complaints Trump repeats about Canada but experts have said there are signs Trump still values CUSMA When Trump took his trade war to the world with "reciprocal" tariffs in early April He also made partial carveouts in his automobile tariffs for vehicles compliant under CUSMA Trump likes to say that other counties don't have the cards but Giffin said "Canada actually does have cards." This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 5 111 Deaf and Hard of Hearing students from 17 school districts two independent schools and the BC Provincial School for the Deaf came together in Burnaby to compete in the DHHproud Showcase and Spotlight presentations – this year’s identity-celebrating theme was “My dream for a DHH friendly world.” students from Burnaby Schools earned nearly half of the 21 titles Scroll down to see photos celebrating the winners below The two-day DHHproud event included Friendship Day A record-breaking total of 310 DHH students came together from across BC Elementary and high school students – from 23 school districts independent schools and the BC Provincial School for the Deaf (BCSD) – joined one another for excursions The events and competitions are led by the District-administrated Provincial Outreach Program: Deaf and Hard of Hearing To see a full list of winners from across BC, click here WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army is pausing flights near a Washington airport after two commercial planes had to abort landings last week because of an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was flying to the Pentagon The commander of the 12th Aviation Battalion directed the unit to pause flight operations around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport following Thursday’s close calls two Army officials confirmed to The Associated Press It comes after 67 people died in January when a passenger jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan airport The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to provide details not publicly announced The unit is continuing to fly in the greater Washington Thursday’s incident involved a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 and a Republic Airways Embraer E170 according to the National Transportation Safety Board by air traffic control to “perform go-arounds” because of a “priority air transport” helicopter according to an emailed statement from the Federal Aviation Administration The priority air transport helicopters of the 12th battalion provide transport service to top Pentagon officials It was a Black Hawk priority air transport known as PAT25 that collided with the passenger jet in midair in January That crash was the worst U.S. midair disaster in more than two decades. In March, the FAA announced that helicopters would be prohibited from flying in the same airspace as planes near Reagan airport Best-selling author Isabel Allende has been beloved for decades by millions of passionately loyal readers for her strong female protagonists and epic story lines stretching across the Americas In novels such as “The House of the Spirits," “Eva Luna,” and more recently, “Violeta,” indomitable women take center stage and drive dramatic narratives conjured into being with a splash of magic realism by the writer who was born in Peru and raised in Chile It’s no different in Allende’s latest book, “My Name is Emilia del Valle,” which features an adventurous journalist in San Francisco during the late 1800s Young Emilia is surprisingly intrepid for a female of her time challenging and vaulting over gender barriers as she moves from writing cheap novels under a male pseudonym to pushing for her real byline — as a woman — to be published above her newspaper articles Much of Emilia’s intellectual curiosity and confidence comes from her stepfather a Spanish speaking schoolteacher who marries her pregnant mother a novice Catholic nun abandoned after a romance with a wealthy Chilean aristocrat Although Allende initially sets her story in the United States she gradually moves the action to Chile when Emilia persuades a newspaper editor to let her travel to the South American country to help cover Chile’s civil war She’s dispatched along with fellow newspaper correspondent Eric Whelan who will focus on the main news while she handles the features Emilia wants to learn more about the father she has never known Emilia faces extreme dangers she has never imagined and questions where she came from and where she’s going It’s a story likely to be appreciated by the legions of Allende fans who have ensured she’s considered the world’s most widely read Spanish-language author Although the Chilean-American novelist is fluent in English she writes in her native Spanish and her books are translated The recipient of Chile’s National Literature Prize in 2010, Allende is considered an American literary treasure as well. She was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 2004 and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2014. “The Wind Knows My Name,” published in 2023 was a departure from her familiar tales featuring strong women she braided the stories of two young children traveling alone in different times and places – one during the brewing Holocaust in Europe and the other in modern day Arizona on the border with Mexico have the epic feel of a major Hollywood film the kind of production that everyone will tell you must be seen on the big screen to be truly appreciated you can almost see young Emilia on the steamboat headed south to Chile the land at the foot of the volcanos that holds her roots AP book reviews: https://apnews.com/hub/book-reviews NEW YORK (AP) — When the email came from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Jacques Agbobly at first didn’t quite believe it The Brooklyn-based fashion designer had only been in the business for five years. Now, one of the world’s top museums was asking for two of his designs to be shown in “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the exhibit launched by the starry Met Gala. “I was just floored with excitement,” Agbobly said in an interview “I had to check to make sure it was from an official email and I was like … am I allowed to say anything to anyone about it?” watching seamstresses and tailors create beautiful garments in part of the family home that they rented out the aspiring designer watched the Met Gala carpet from afar and dreamed of one day somehow being part of it “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” is the first Costume Institute exhibit to focus exclusively on Black designers, and the first in more than 20 years devoted to menswear. Unlike past shows that highlighted the work of very famous designers like Karl Lagerfeld or Charles James this exhibit includes a number of up-and-coming designers like Agbobly “The range is phenomenal,” says guest curator Monica L “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity,” is a foundation for the show “It's super exciting to showcase the designs of these younger and emerging designers,” says Miller who took The Associated Press through the show over the weekend before its unveiling at Monday’s Met Gala “and to see the way they've been thinking about Black representation across time and across geography.” Miller also spoke about the exhibit at a press preview Monday morning, at which the Met's CEO, Max Hollein, announced the gala had raised a record $31 million — the first time the fundraiser for the museum's Costume Institute has crossed the $30 million mark and eclipsing last year's haul of more than $26 million. Also appearing was actor and gala co-chair Colman Domingo who spoke with emotion about the family members — a stepfather Resplendent in a purple suit by designer Ozwald Boateng he shared a favorite quote from director and playwright George C The exhibit covers Black style over several centuries, but the unifying theme is dandyism and how designers have expressed that ethos through history a lot of it is rooted in people telling us who we should be or how we should act … dandyism really goes against that It’s about showing up and looking your best self and taking up space and announcing that you're here.” begins with its own definition: someone who “studies above everything else to dress elegantly and fashionably.” Miller has organized it into 12 conceptual sections: Ownership The “ownership” section begins with two livery coats worn by enslaved people in purple velvet trimmed with gold metallic threading The garments were intended to show the wealth of their owners the enslaved themselves were items of conspicuous consumption The other is a livery coat of tan broadcloth likely manufactured by Brooks Brothers and worn by an enslaved child or adolescent boy in Louisiana just before the Civil War Elsewhere, there's a contemporary, glittering ensemble by British designer Grace Wales Bonner, made of crushed silk velvet and embroidered with crystals and the cowrie shells historically used as currency in Africa There's also a so-called “dollar bill suit” by the label 3.Paradis — the jacket sporting a laminated one-dollar bill stitched to the breast pocket The “disguise” section includes a collection of 19th-century newspaper ads announcing rewards for catching runaway enslaved people would often describe someone who was “particularly fond of dress” — or note that the person had taken large wardrobes The reason was twofold: The fancy clothes made it possible for an enslaved person to cloak their identity they could sell the clothing to help fund their new lives “So dressing above one’s station sometimes was a matter of life and death,” the curator says “and also enabled people to transition from being enslaved to being liberated.” The contemporary part of this section includes striking embroidered jackets by the label Off-White that purposely play with gender roles — like displaying an ostensibly “male” jacket on a female mannequin Views of an emerging Black middle and upper-middle class Stopping by a set of portraits from the early 19th century, as abolitionism was happening in the North, Miller explains that the subjects are Black men who were successful, well off enough to commission or sit for portraits and dressed “in the finest fashions of the day.” Like William Whipper an abolitionist and wealthy lumber merchant who also founded a literary society They represent the beginnings of a Black middle and upper middle class in America But she points out a group of racist caricatures in a case right across from the portraits “Almost as soon as they are able to do this,” she says was not only a civil rights activist but also one of the best-dressed men in turn-of-the-century America which meant he needed “clothing befitting his status as a representative of Black America to the world.” Objects in the display include receipts for tailors in London and suit orders from Brooks Brothers or his Harlem tailor There is also a laundry receipt from 1933 for cleaning of shirts Also highlighted in this section: Frederick Douglass, the abolitionist, writer, and statesman and also “the most photographed man of the 19th century.” The show includes his tailcoat of brushed wool as well as a shirt embroidered with a “D” monogram Designers reflecting their African heritage One of Miller’s favorite items in the heritage section is Agbobly’s bright-colored ensemble based on the hues of bags that West African migrants used to transport their belongings Also displayed is Agbobly’s denim suit embellished with crystals and beads It's a tribute not only to the hairbraiding salons where the designer spent time as a child but also the earrings his grandmother or aunts would wear when they went to church Agbobly says that he ultimately did tell them — and everyone — about his “pinch-me moment.” “Everyone knows about it,” the designer says For full coverage of the Met Gala, visit https://apnews.com/hub/met-gala TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel approved plans Monday to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said, a move that, if implemented, would vastly expand Israel’s operations there and likely draw fierce international opposition which was approved in an early morning vote by Israeli Cabinet ministers also calls for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to move to Gaza’s south That would likely amount to their forcible displacement and exacerbate an already dire humanitarian crisis Details of the plan were not formally announced and its exact timing and implementation were not clear Its approval came hours after the Israeli military chief said the army was calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers The plan may be another measure by Israel to try to pressure Hamas into making concessions in ceasefire negotiations said the new plan would not begin until after U.S President Donald Trump wraps up his expected visit to the Middle East this month allowing for the possibility that Israel might agree to a ceasefire in the meantime All three officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were discussing military plans Later Monday, the Israeli military targeted Houthi rebels in Yemen’s Red Sea city of Hodeida with a punishing round of airstrikes. The strikes came a day after the Iranian-backed rebels launched a missile that hit Israel’s main airport The rebels’ media office said at least six strikes hit the Hodeida port setting off what is believed to the be the worst humanitarian crisis in nearly 19 months of war The war began when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 hostages Israel’s offensive has displaced more than 90% of Gaza’s population and The officials do not distinguish between combatants and civilians in their count At least 42 people were killed by Israeli strikes from Sunday through Monday afternoon according to hospitals and the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza The Israeli military offered no immediate comment on the strikes Israel is trying to ratchet up pressure on Hamas Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday cabinet ministers had decided on a “powerful operation in Gaza," including “a movement of the population to protect it.” The plan also imposes Israeli control over aid distribution Israel accuses Hamas of diverting aid for its own use or to distribute to strengthen its rule in Gaza denied there was significant diversion of aid employs “a solid system to monitor and prevent” such theft The officials said Israel was in touch with several countries about Trump's plan to take over Gaza and relocate its population under what Israel has termed “voluntary emigration." That proposal has drawn widespread condemnation and rights groups have warned it could be a war crime under international law Israel has been trying to ratchet up pressure on Hamas to get the group to agree to its terms in ceasefire negotiations But the measures do not appear to have moved Hamas away from its negotiating positions The previous ceasefire was meant to lead the sides to negotiate an end to the war Israel says it will not agree to end the war until Hamas' governing and military capabilities are dismantled has sought an agreement that winds down the war without agreeing to disarm Israel's expansion announcement angered families of hostages who fear that any extension of the conflict endangers their loved ones urged Israel's decision-makers to prioritize the hostages and secure a deal quickly called on soldiers “not to report for reserve duty for moral and ethical reasons." Some reservists have indicated they will refuse to serve in a war they increasingly view as politically motivated Israel wants to prevent Hamas from handling aid The defense official said the plan would “separate” Hamas from the aid by using private firms and by using specified areas secured by the Israeli military The official added that Palestinians would be screened to prevent Hamas from accessing the aid According to a memo circulated among aid groups and seen by The Associated Press, Israel told the United Nations that it will use private security companies to control aid distribution in Gaza said it would not participate in the plan as presented The memo summarized a meeting between the Israeli defense body in charge of coordinating aid to Gaza It was written by a group briefed on the meeting and sent Sunday to aid organizations all aid will enter Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing Some 500 trucks entered Gaza every day before the war The memo said that facial-recognition technology will be used to identify Palestinians at logistics hubs and text message alerts will notify people in the area that they can collect aid COGAT did not immediately respond to a request for comment The UN accuses Israel of wanting to control aid as a ‘pressure tactic’ After Israel said it was going to assert more control over aid distribution in Gaza Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs sent an email to aid groups urging them to reject any “draconian restrictions on humanitarian work." which OCHA sent Monday to aid groups and was shared with the AP further stated that there are mechanisms in place to ensure aid is not diverted OCHA said in a statement that the plan would leave large parts of the population It said the plan “appears designed to reinforce control over life-sustaining items as a pressure tactic — as part of a military strategy.” Aid groups have said they are opposed to using any armed or uniformed personnel to distribute aid that could potentially intimidate Palestinians or put them at risk Hamas decried Israel’s efforts to control distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza as a violation of international law the militant group said the effort is “an extension of the starvation policy” adopted by the Israeli government in Gaza Associated Press reporters Wafaa Shurafa in Deir al-Balah and Josef Federman contributed to this report Follow AP’s war coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war Police are looking for witnesses and dashcam video of a chain-reaction crash in Burnaby that sent a pedestrian to hospital with serious injuries Tuesday for a report of a pedestrian-involved collision Police said two vehicles were involved in the initial collision One vehicle was travelling east on Lougheed when another traveling west began making a left turn onto Brighton Avenue "One of these vehicles struck a pedestrian and ran into a commercial vehicle," stated the release "A fourth vehicle was struck by one of the primary vehicles involved and sustained minor damage." one with broken bones and another for precautionary measures The pedestrian sustained "several serious injuries," police said Impairment is not believed to be a contributing factor Police are now looking for witnesses and dashcam video in the area of Lougheed Highway and Production Way between noon and 12:30 p.m but we believe there may be more," Burnaby RCMP Cpl Anyone with information is asked to contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999. Quote file number 2025-10718 Follow Cornelia Naylor on X/Twitter @CorNaylorEmail [email protected] Burnaby North-Seymour has been held by the Liberal Party’s Terry Beech With just over half of the polls reporting Beech declared victory to his supporters and campaign volunteers around 9 p.m Beech held more than 50 per cent of the popular vote With 95 per cent of the polls reporting around 11 p.m. The Conservatives’ Mauro Francis was trailing at 18,738 votes or 34.8 per cent The NDP’s Michael Charrois sat in a distant third at 3,483 votes – 6.5 per cent of the popular vote while the People’s Party of Canada’s Jesse Fulton had 305 ballots (0.6 per cent) It is the fourth consecutive win for Beech and the Liberals since the riding was first created more than a decade ago and the largest share of the popular vote the Liberals have ever held The previous record for the Liberals in the riding was 39.5 per cent “To get that kind of mandate from our community in a time that is really critical means the world to me,” Beech told supporters who’d gathered at the Joey restaurant in Brentwood – the densest and fastest growing part of the riding Beech said he is carrying that enthusiasm with him back into the job of being an MP “I'm 10 years in and still full of energy and I wouldn't run for re-election if I didn't want to get back to work and then I’ve got to head back to Ottawa and help our newly elected Prime Minister deal with the issues that people in Burnaby and North Vancouver elected me to take care of,” he said While Liberals posted their largest ever win in the riding the Conservatives also set a personal best having never done better than 27.8 per cent of the popular vote previously Much of the Liberals’ support would have come from former NDP voters the NDP has typically taken about 30 per cent of the popular vote in Burnaby North-Seymour Also a factor in the distribution of votes the Green Party did not nominate a candidate in 2025 Changes to the electoral boundaries in 2024 which added parts of Lynn Valley to the riding while cutting parts out of the eastern side of Burnaby Beech indicated Burnaby North-Seymour is by no means a safe Liberal seat “This is not a riding that we take for granted,” he said “We don't just knock on doors during elections Beech said he heard from a lot of voters who traditionally have supported other parties but were casting ballots for the Liberals this time around he and his constituency office staff have a reputation of being dogged advocates for residents’ needs “One of my favourite sayings is that I'm only a Liberal during the election,” he said “I need to reach out to those people that voted for other parties and see how I can deliver for them as well.” As results in races across the country were beginning to firm up Monday night the Liberals were still projected to lead a minority government it wasn’t so clear who the Liberals could best turn to in the House of Commons to ensure budgets throne speeches and confidence motions could pass Beech said it was too soon to speculate on how the next government will function or how long it will remain in power “Minority dynamics will be probably talked about for the next couple of weeks “I'm not even going to think about that until I wake up in the morning and see what the finalized results are.” TORONTO — Tim Hortons is baking some star power into its breakfast menu The café chain launched scrambled egg boxes with actor Ryan Reynolds on Monday The boxes developed by the Vancouver-born star of "Deadpool" come in bacon or sausage varieties and include two scrambled eggs While Tims has spent its 60th anniversary year working to lure in afternoon and evening diners with newer menu items like rice-based bowls and flatbread pizzas the Reynolds partnership so far focuses on its strongest part of the day: breakfast Tims chief marketing officer Hope Bagozzi said Reynolds looked for a breakfast option that resembled the bacon and eggs he and his family eat at home "When I visited the Tim Hortons Test Kitchen by which I mean I ate an irresponsible amount of eggs I regret nothing,” said Reynolds in a news release His appetite for them was so voracious that the Tims chef almost couldn't make the boxes fast enough when Reynolds was on set filming TV and social media ads for the products The ads feature an assistant fulfilling Reynolds' rider which include a newspaper with all references to birds redacted a jigsaw puzzle one piece away from completion and his beloved breakfast box Competition within the breakfast segment has intensified over the last decade with new players like European chain Pret A Manger entering the market and more restaurants offering all-day breakfast There's also been a fight for customers because some have dropped morning coffee runs as they turned to hybrid work schedules or looked for more affordable breakfasts because of inflation "The breakfast day part has been the hardest hit for quick-serve restaurants with hybrid working so it makes sense to me to come up with a box that's a different portable option versus just a breakfast sandwich," said Jo-Ann McArthur president at Toronto advertising agency Nourish Food Marketing "We know eggs are beloved at any time and I like the fact that it's kind of nostalgic which is also a trend that we're seeing (because) consumers want to go back to that nostalgic comfort food." McArthur thinks the Reynolds name carries plenty of cachet for Canadians Tims locations because she suspects many Americans don't realize he is Canadian because of his deep ties to Hollywood The risk Tims runs is that "he is a tad overexposed right now," she said The actor has also narrated an Air Canada ad and fundraised for SickKids Hospital in Toronto and the Terry Fox Foundation Tims started talking to Reynolds after wrapping a collaboration with pop star Justin Bieber that spanned 2021 and 2022 and spawned a cold brew He does not do a lot of endorsements," said McArthur The night before Tims broke the news last summer to franchisees about the upcoming celeb partnership Reynolds sent a video joking he was "thrilled" the company chose him when they could have gone with Robert Goulet the Canadian crooner who played Lancelot in the original "Camelot." it erupted," Bagozzi recalled of the moment it was played "I was trying to talk and it was just like there was hooting and shouting and screaming." The franchisees were sworn to secrecy and Bagozzi is impressed they didn’t let it slip though the company ran a "Deadpool" ad with Reynolds in July and teased on an earnings call that more was coming A second phase of the Reynolds partnership will follow the breakfast boxes Bagozzi would not reveal its timeline or contents It's the time of year when birds begin to sing flowers start to sprout and hand-crafted miniature model trains chug along a two-mile track through the woods in Burnaby's Confederation Park Operated by the British Columbia Society of Model Engineers, the Burnaby Central Railway is celebrating opening day of the 2025 season Friday You can ride the one-eighth-scale model train on a 10-minute excursion through the woods And that's just one of the trains you can see at Burnaby Central Railway which is also home to battery-powered miniature electric and diesel locomotives, a gas-powered hydraulic engine and a garden railway with even smaller trains to visit The non-profit also offers offers bookings for birthday parties and private functions for heritage train fans and those who want a unique way to celebrate A post shared by Burnaby Central Railway (@burnabycentralrailway) Budget priorities align with and support strategic work Most of the overall budget is allocated to specific needs with the vast majority going toward instruction The District is consistently below the provincial average on other expenditures All school districts across British Columbia are required to submit a balanced budget to the Ministry of Education and Child Care annually Feedback is appreciated and used to help inform decisions Ongoing consultation and engagement remain an important part of the work including with partner groups: District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC); District Student Advisory Council (DSAC); Burnaby Teachers’ Association (BTA); CUPE Local 379; and Burnaby Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association (BPVPA); and the Indigenous Education Council In addition to the input gathered from families by DPAC through their own processes individual parents and guardians and all people are welcome to submit their thoughts directly for the Board’s consideration Details of how to do so can be found below A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at 7pm at the District Administration Office with the option to attend either in person or online Kindly note that this public meeting is in addition to the meeting specifically for parents and guardians hosted by DPAC on Tuesday April 15 at 7pm at Burnaby Central Secondary where the District will also make a presentation on budget proposals Parents and guardians may attend either or both meetings All people are invited to do any of the following: the Burnaby School District budget will be approved on May 27 This is in order to allow enough time to enact school staffing and other measures set out in the budget in support of a successful upcoming school year and to allow public consultation to be received Learn more and see the Public Budget Presentation and Preliminary Budget Report HERE VancouverNewsMulti-vehicle crash sends 3 to hospital in Burnaby, B.C.By Todd CoynePublished: April 02, 2025 at 10:37AM EDT Jagmeet Singh is stepping down as NDP party leader after failing to hold onto his seat in the federal riding of Burnaby Central in B.C behind leading Liberal candidate Wade Chang and falling behind Conservative candidate James Yan “I want to congratulate all the other leaders on a hard-fought campaign It’s been the honour of my life to represent the people of Burnaby Central,” he said and I wish them well as they work hard for this community.” Singh called Monday’s election a “disappointing” night for the New Democrats “We had really good candidates that lost tonight I’m so sorry you’re not gonna be able to represent your community I know you’re gonna continue to fight for them how many nights your kids went to bed without you there to tuck them in,” he said “Choosing to commit your life to politics obviously comes with some sacrifice but we choose this life because of the chance to change the country we love for the better but we’re only defeated if we stop fighting We’re only defeated when we believe those that tell us that we can never dream of a better Canada “I have met New Democrats from coast to coast to coast even when they’re told that there’s no room for them at the table.” Singh explained that it was almost eight years ago that he was elected as NDP party leader He said that he has worked hard to live up to the legacy of the NDP “I will be stepping down as party leader as soon as an interim leader can be appointed,” he explained “I could not have done this incredible job without the incredible support of my wife,” he said becoming emotional in front of his party members at the NDP headquarters in Burnaby I’ve been regretting that I didn’t thank her on the night of the last election this is my opportunity to make up for it.” Aggregate polls prior to the election showed that Singh was at risk of losing his seat The new Burnaby Central riding came into effect for the 2025 election replacing the former electoral district of Burnaby South Burnaby South was itself a redistribution of two ridings — all formerly considered to be NDP strongholds on the day before the election showed support for the party down to 7 per cent nationally “The NDP is only holding on to 39 per cent of its voters from the 2021 election with 37 per cent saying they intend to vote for the Liberals this time The retention rate is superior for the Conservatives (89 per cent) and the Liberals (79 per cent),” said Research Co the party moved away from suggesting it has any chance of success in the upcoming federal election and began focusing on a ‘strategic voting’ message Monday also saw the party lose its official party status Singh said polls showing waning support for his party and a difficult race in his own riding aren’t reliable wasn’t an accurate estimate of the province’s last election results and the leader was going to lose their seat but the party was able to win Official Opposition status in Ontario just a couple months ago,” said Singh referring to Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles’ achievement in February after polls showed her party far behind the Ontario Liberals During the final days of the federal campaign Singh urged voters to support his party and avoid what he’s suggesting could be a Liberal “super-majority” in Parliament CityNews and 1130 NewsRadio are live this election day across Canada, including coverage from inside NDP headquarters in Burnaby Central. You can tune into the TV stream here and the radio stream here New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 193 of 193 polls are reporting as of 4:22 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 193 of 193 polls are reporting as of 4:22 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to win in New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville Sawatzky has 19,547 of 55,720 votes (35.08%) is in second place with 17,624 votes (31.63%) and Indy Panchi Julian has represented the riding since 2004 New Westminster—Burnaby—Maillardville used to be named New Westminster—Burnaby 24,909 voters cast ballots at advance polls The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account A Burnaby apartment owner has been ordered to pay his strata nearly $7,600 for violating its no-pets bylaw The Chateau Lyon strata in Burnaby's Edmonds neighbourhood first emailed owner Mohammed Parwesh Khan about pet violations in March 2022, according to a ruling by B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal Tuesday The strata said someone had reported seeing a cat entering his unit and warned he might be fined $200 for each anti-pet bylaw contravention Khan wrote back a few days later saying he and his wife had a cat for emotional support The strata began fining him the following month and eventually launched a complaint with the CRT appealing for an order that would compel Khan to pay the $6,800 in fines that had piled up But Khan said the strata's attempt to enforce its pet bylaw against him was discriminatory because it had allowed pets in other units before and because he kept his cat for health reasons Khan had emailed the strata saying he and his wife had the cat for "emotional support," and a note from his doctor said Khan’s wife should be allowed a small dog or cat for "emotional reasons," according to the ruling The strata said the medical letter was not sufficient evidence for a bylaw exemption saying both the doctor's letter and Khan's email were vague and didn't mention any particular diagnosis or reason "Many people find pets to be a source of emotional support but that does not mean they are exempt from pet bylaws," Campbell said in the ruling Khan did eventually provide a letter from his doctor saying he was battling four serious medical conditions but that letter wasn't submitted until August 2024 a year after the strata launched its complaint Campbell said Khan didn't provide the letter until the fines had already been imposed and it didn't cover the period of the penalties The strata admitted it had allowed an owner to have a cat in 2016 but said those circumstances were different: the owner was a woman in her 70s who was battling cancer and who had provided notes from her doctor and therapist along with a formal letter requesting permission before getting the cat The strata allowed it under the condition the cat remained inside That owner also had to provide a photo of the cat Campbell agreed the two cases were different and it was reasonable for the strata not to have granted Khan a bylaw exemption Campbell noted the strata alleged Khan actually had three cats and Khan did not "specifically deny" it She ordered Khan to pay $6,800 in bylaw fines, $536.25 in interest and $225 for the strata's tribunal fees The CRT is an online quasi-judicial tribunal that hears strata property disputes and small claims cases NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war In a post Sunday night on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he has authorized the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S Trade Representative to slap a 100% tariff “on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands.” “The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death," he wrote complaining that other countries “are offering all sorts of incentives to draw" filmmakers and studios away from the U.S "This is a concerted effort by other Nations and It wasn’t immediately clear how any such tariff on international productions could be implemented It’s common for both large and smaller films to include production both in the U.S Big-budget movies like the upcoming “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," for instance Incentive programs for years have influenced where movies are shot increasingly driving film production out of California and to other states and countries with favorable tax incentives Yet tariffs are designed to lead consumers toward American products American-produced movies overwhelming dominate the domestic marketplace China has ramped up its domestic movie production culminating in the animated blockbuster “Ne Zha 2” grossing more than $2 billion this year its sales came almost entirely from mainland China The Motion Picture Association didn’t immediately respond to messages Sunday evening The MPA’s data shows how much Hollywood exports have dominated cinemas the American movies produced $22.6 billion in exports and $15.3 billion in trade surplus in 2023 Trump has made good on the “tariff man" label he gave himself years ago slapping new taxes on goods made in countries around the globe That includes a 145% tariff on Chinese goods and a 10% baseline tariff on goods from other countries Trump has exerted extraordinary influence over the flow of commerce creating political risks and pulling the market in different directions set to be subject to new tariffs in the weeks ahead Trump has long voiced concern about movie production moving overseas Shortly before he took office, he announced that he had tapped actors Mel Gibson Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone to serve as “special ambassadors" to Hollywood to bring it "BACK—BIGGER U.S. film and television production has been hampered in recent years, with setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hollywood guild strikes of 2023 and the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area The group's annual survey of executives, which asked about preferred filming locations, found no location in the U.S. made the top five, according to the Hollywood Reporter Central Europe and Australia came out on top The problem is especially acute in California. In the greater Los Angeles area, production last year was down 5.6% from 2023 according to FilmLA, second only to 2020, during the peak of the pandemic. Last, October, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed expanding California’s Film & Television Tax Credit program to $750 million annually, up from $330 million. Other U.S. cities like Atlanta, New York, Chicago and San Francisco have also used aggressive tax incentives to lure film and TV productions. Those programs can take the form of cash grants, as in Texas, or tax credits, which Georgia and New Mexico offer. “Other nations have been stealing the movie-making capabilities from the United States,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Sunday night after returning from a weekend in Florida. “If they’re not willing to make a movie inside the United States we should have a tariff on movies that come in." Associated Press writer Gary Field contributed to this report from Washington. Jill Colvin And Jake Coyle, The Associated Press We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentLiberal Wade Chang a social entrepreneur and newcomer to politics admitted to being “surprised but not surprised,” by his position on the cusp of unseating incumbent NDP MP Jagmeet Singh with the NDP leader falling to a distant third place but not surprised because we were hearing positive feedback on the doorstep,” Chang said Chang said he got the sense voters were looking for a change and “stronger local representation in Ottawa.” Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox with 198 of 200 polls reporting and 99 per cent of the vote counted Chang led with 21,136 votes to second place Conservative James Yan at 19,436 People’s Party candidate Richard Farbridge took just 495 votes longtime NDP caucus stalwart Peter Julian fell to second place in his race who took over the nomination just before the Elections Canada deadline was in third place With 192 of 193 polls reporting and 99 per cent of votes counted Julian had 17,357 and Panchi was just behind with 17,174 votes Green candidate Tara Shustarian had just 726 votes and independent candidate Lourence Almonte Singh who was disqualified as the Conservative standard bearer Liberal Terry Beech held the lead with 219 of 220 polls reporting and 99 per cent of the vote counted to be re-elected for a fourth term Beech had 36,474 votes to second place Conservative contender Mauro Francis at 21,268 and NDP Charrois in a distant third with 4019 votes People’s Party of Canada candidate Jesse Fulton took just 363 votes Here is a riding-by-riding map of election results for Metro Vancouver: Here is a riding-by-riding map of election results for B.C: depenner@postmedia.com This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Holding a dog while driving earned a Burnaby driver a $109 fine last week The man was pulled over on Lougheed Highway near Production Way on April 9 according to a BC Highway Patrol news release Tuesday Highway patrol used the incident to remind drivers to avoid distractions while driving "Driving is a complex task," highway patrol Cpl "You need all of your attention for unexpected lane changes Having a dog on your lap is illegal and a minor collision could kill your best friend It’s best if pets are belted in properly ideally with a harness in the rear passenger seat McLaughlin also listed a number of other driving behaviours that are illegal "We want everyone to give driving the respect it deserves," McLaughlin said "You are much more likely to avoid a ticket and the physical and emotional consequences of a crash." A big construction hole in the heart of the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood is for sale for $16 million The property at 4451 Hastings St. is the site of a partially constructed five-storey mixed-use project dubbed Siena at the Heights that went into receivership in February has now retained real estate firm Goodman Commercial to sell the 17,222-square-foot property according to a listing published Wednesday The listing noted 34 of the 44 strata units have been pre-sold and significant work has already been completed at the site excavation and shoring are completed and the parkade structure has been started," stated the listing which bought the property in 2017 and began construction on the project in 2022 the company said the project had been halted but was "not suffering any damage or waste." the company said it could restart work on the project "very easily." I4 Property Group outlined a new project budget of nearly $49 million that it said it could meet with a combination of financing and payment deferrals The developer warned receivership and the sale of the property would likely lead to losses "The cost and borrowings of a receiver to finish the project will be very substantial," the company said "and a sale of the project in its present condition is not likely to even discharge the mortgage in favour of the petitioner (Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company I4 Property Group said various lien claimants would likely lose the amount of their liens and the limited partners would likely lose their investments I4 Property Group informed pre-sale buyers in February saying it had been unable to conclude satisfactory financing arrangements "had difficulty with the excavation" and the project was in financial trouble by June 2023 I4 Property Group fired Kerkhof in September 2023 but the difficulties with the contractor caused "massive delay," according to the court filing which filed the petition against I4 Property Group and various contractors said it was owed $14.55 million According to the most recent assessment (July 1 the property is worth about $12.27 million ($9.1 million for the 0.4 acre of land and $3.16 million for the buildings) Burnaby has dropped among Canadian cities with the highest rental prices.  Rentals.ca's latest report shows Burnaby is the fourth most expensive with a one-bedroom averaging $2,336 in March while two bedrooms came in at $3,024.  Burnaby's one- and two-bedroom averages have fallen 7.8 per cent and 3.6 per cent, respectively compared to the same time period last year Vancouver (2) and Coquitlam (3) are all ranked higher than Burnaby with a one-bedroom unit averaging $2,667 in North Vancouver and two-bedrooms going for $3,471.  British Columbia is still the most expensive province when it comes to rentals in Canada averaged $1,989 last month while one-bedroom listings came in at $2,215 $2,792 for two bedrooms and $3,427 for three bedrooms.  "The annual decline in March was notably smaller than in February (-4.8%) as rents increased 1.5% month-over-month [across Canada] — the first monthly increase since September 2024," the report said.  "The improvement in rents during March can be related to a seasonal increase in demand following a slowdown in lease activity during the winter months renters may have become more active due to the recent improvement in affordability elevated supply driven by record apartment completions continued to weigh on rents in most parts of the country." The City of Burnaby is celebrating National Volunteer Week (April 27-May 3) by thanking all Burnaby volunteers for their commitment generosity and selflessness to help create a better Burnaby All your efforts help to create the city we all want to live in and be in highlights how volunteering creates ripples of change build momentum and have the power to influence and inspire empathy and creativity is vital to the inclusivity strength and well-being of our community.  “Burnaby’s volunteers take time away from their own busy lives to help foster a more connected and caring community for all,” said Mayor Mike Hurley “National Volunteer Week is our opportunity to say thank you to Burnaby’s volunteers for their incredible contributions to our city and our residents.” over 1,000 Burnaby volunteers contributed over 67,000 volunteer hours Volunteers contribute by making time in their busy lives to assist seniors children and other vulnerable residents to get the assistance and support they need They shop for groceries for housebound seniors help to put on the many events we have throughout Burnaby Volunteers go above and beyond to help others.  Thank you again to all the volunteers for everything you do.  Learn how you can volunteer today: Burnaby.ca/Volunteer A two-day anti-shoplifting blitz in Burnaby's Metrotown neighbourhood led to 22 arrests and the seizure of several weapons last month Uniformed and plain clothes officers upped enforcement in the area on March 13 and 14 One of the suspects arrested was a 16-year-old boy walking around with a can of bear spray "hanging out of his pocket," according to the release The youth was also found to be carrying a pellet gun Another 16-year-old who had been banned from Metrotown mall was caught on the premises with bear spray And a 30-year-old man was caught with bear spray as well as a hunting knife numerous stolen items and miscellaneous drugs Among the 22 suspects arrested were four discovered to be breaching court orders and one known violent offender who was wanted on an arrest warrant Police recovered more than $2,800 worth of stolen items The so-called "boost and bust" initiative was aimed at enhancing public safety curbing shoplifting and violent crime and supporting businesses and loss prevention officers according to a Burnaby RCMP news release Monday "The goal of this initiative is to address repeat violent offences," Burnaby RCMP Sgt "Our community response team conducts boost and bust operations at various locations throughout the year and will continue with this initiative based on the needs of the community." Police are reminding residents that bear spray is legal to buy but not legal to carry for protection in public you could be charged with assault with a weapon or other serious offences," stated the release We invite Burnaby residents to share their feedback on the City’s 2025-2029 Financial Plan Highlights. This document provides a high-level overview of the City’s five-year plan outlining the budget priorities Council sets and providing a basis for public feedback before it is finalized Information is available within the Financial Plan Highlights document, along with additional details at Burnaby.ca/FinancialPlan 2025 to share their feedback on the 5-year Financial Plan All public comments will be shared with the Council before adopting the 2025-2029 Financial Plan which is anticipated to be brought forward in the April/May timeframe Learn more and provide feedback: Financial Plan Public Engagement The premiers of Canada's three territories say the country's push to remove internal trade barriers needs to consider the unique economic situation of the North Akeeagok say they will be exploring the creation of a "territorial trade zone" that would make sure modern treaties with Indigenous people and the needs of the territories are recognized as trade barriers come down The premiers met this weekend in Yukon for their annual Northern Premiers’ Forum Pillai told reporters at a joint press conference Sunday that the territories are willing to remove trade barriers but any conversations have to consider agreements that are in place with northern Indigenous governments Newly-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised a plan to eliminate trade barriers between provinces and territories by Canada Day Pillai said that is a tight timeline for the North "We want to be at that table moving toward July 2 constitutionally anchored agreements that we also have to have a look at," he said "I think it gives us an opportunity to be willing partners at the table but it also gives us a chance to educate our other colleagues about what's unique here," he said Akeeagok said the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement has enshrined articles that give Inuit the right of first refusal on procurement and require consultation for any legislative change "We are very open in terms of breaking down the barriers "But it requires us to be able to sit down with them and just talk and to be able to have a meaningful consultation with them." Pillai said significant projects in the North already often require companies from large nearby provinces to be completed which allows those companies to reap the benefits "If you're going to have us start to remove these opportunities for Northern companies as well support the three territories in helping to grow this economy?" he said Simpson says even if the territories hold on to some of their exemptions under the Canada Free Trade Agreement reducing any barriers to doing business will benefit the North and the rest of Canada "I'm very hopeful about the work that's happening and I'm confident that we're going to see the benefits of it," he said This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 4 Real estate developer Beedie has relocated its headquarters to a new space elsewhere in its long-time home of Burnaby moving closer to where the company was originally founded Beedie has been based out of an office-industrial building located at 3030 Gilmore Diversion — legally known as 3020 Gilmore Diversion — in the Still Creek industrial area of Burnaby The two-storey building sits on a 1.5-acre lot that houses 47,000 sq ft of office space and a surface parking lot Interior photos of Beedie's old head office at 3030 Gilmore Diversion (3020 Gilmore Diversion) Last month, however, Beedie announced that it was saying goodbye to the space and relocating to Station Square the multi-tower mixed-use complex near Metrotown Station that Beedie developed alongside Anthem Properties The 12-acre redevelopment was completed in 2022 and is now home to five mixed-use towers between 35 and 57 storeys with approximately 1,800 homes and over 400,000 sq Beedie's office is now located on the third floor of 6051 Silver Drive and the space is a four-minute drive from its original head office at 5367 Kingsway Since its relocation, Beedie — which also has an office in Vancouver, as well as Calgary and Toronto — has also sold its old head office at 3020 Gilmore Diversion. The property was listed for sale by David Taylor and Rob Chasmar of Colliers several months ago and was recently sold for $16.2 million BC Assessment values the property at $15,970,000 The buyer was the Government of British Columbia through BC Housing, which revealed yesterday that it had acquired the 3020 Gilmore Diversion in March and is planning a new permanent homeless shelter on the site the new shelter will have up to 80 semi-private sleeping pods across the two floors and include support services such as meals in addition to services that connect shelter residents to permanent housing BC Housing says the City of Burnaby does not require a rezoning for this use and that the building will be renovated BC Housing will also be undergoing an open process to select an operator The shelter is then expected to open in Spring 2026 Burnaby city councillors had high praise for a “beautiful” plan to redevelop a section of the BC Parkway into a linear park but there’s no money in the budget for the long-term project Councillors called the plan “wonderful,” “exciting” and “something we could all be proud of" at a planning and development committee meeting April 9 The committee ultimately recommended council approve a high-level framework plan for the project.  The plan would transform the Burnaby section of the 26-kilometre multi-use path running under the SkyTrain's Expo Line from a utility corridor into a vibrant linear park with interactive activities such as fitness circuits and pet play areas Staff said the plan calls for “substantial long-term investment.” the project “presents a unique opportunity for potential partnerships with other levels of government community groups and/or private organizations,” according to staff and operation of a project like this could be funded through a diversified model leveraging public-private partnerships government grants and community-driven initiatives,” stated the report Staff also suggested the city would have to be the parkway’s eventual operator “The ultimate implementation of the plan would require a robust financial framework that minimizes the fiscal burden on the municipality which can likely only be achieved through partnerships," the report said Mayor Mike Hurley said there would be “great interest” in the project from some private businesses “I could see sections of this being sponsored by companies and things like that so as to keep down the cost as much as possible for our taxpayers,” Hurley said Burnaby has done two rounds of public engagement on the parkway project BC Hydro owns the land and will require the city to enter into a general land lease to use it Staff proposed the city enter into a memorandum of understanding with BC Hydro and TransLink which has a master licence agreement with BC Hydro for construction operation and maintenance of the SkyTrain line within the parkway corridor The report said staff won’t do any further planning for the BC Parkway framework plan as there is no funding available in the current financial plan If council wants to start on any part of the plan staff would report back with the required funding to support that work Council will vote on the framework plan at a meeting Tuesday You can read the framework plan in the documents linked on the city's committee agenda page for April 9 The City of Burnaby is reminding Burnaby property owners that 2025 utility fees are due March 17 Utility notices were sent out in early February please contact Burnaby Revenue Services at 604-294-7350 before the due date.  Partial payments or payments received at the City of Burnaby after March 17 2025 will not be eligible for the discounted amount For up-to date information on current payment options, please visit our How to Pay page An animated documentary about the relationship between an Indigenous and white pair of half-brothers has won the top prize at this year's Hot Docs Festival "Endless Cookie" took home the $50,000 audience award at a ceremony on Sunday directed by brothers Seth and Peter Scriver based on their own lives and families as "a colourful collage of animated vignettes" that explore their "complex bond." Other awards handed out at the festival in recent days include the $10,000 award for best Canadian feature documentary which went to "Agatha's Almanac," directed by Amalie Atkins The film portrays a 90-year-old Mennonite woman's life alone on her ancestral farm in southern Manitoba and jurors praise it as "poetic and playful Meanwhile the $10,000 award for best international feature documentary went to "I Poppy," Vivek Chaudhary's film about an Indian farmer's fight against corrupt officials A new 24-7 homeless shelter will be opening in Burnaby with up to 80 semi-private "sleeping pods." The property, formerly home to Burnaby-based real estate developer Beedie according to an emailed statement from BC Housing The year-round shelter is expected to open in spring 2026 secure spaces and supports for shelter guests and help connect them to permanent housing and community-based services," said BC Housing's website The shelter's support services will include meals Safety and security features will include 24-7 staffing who will "conduct regular sweeps of the property and immediate area to ensure cleanliness." BC Housing will choose a non-profit through a public bid process to operate the new shelter and then plans to reach out to neighbours this fall to introduce the shelter operator.  The City of Burnaby does not require rezoning for this use so no public hearing will be held The 2023 point-in-time homeless count identified 209 people experiencing homelessness in Burnaby and we will continue to work across government to address the root causes of homelessness to prevent people from becoming homeless in the first place," BC Housing told the Burnaby NOW in an emailed statement Residents can learn more about the project at 3020 Gilmore Diversion and meet the BC Housing team at an online webinar with a short presentation and facilitated Q&A period Wednesday, May 7. Residents can also share comments and questions by email We’re working to make the cycling network in the Southeast Area and Big Bend safer and better connected for everyone we’re reviewing the existing conditions to understand challenges and opportunities and to find ways to improve cycling experience and safety in these areas Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences travelling through the project area The feedback we received will help shape potential cycling improvements which we'll share with the community during Phase 2 in fall 2025 To request support or let us know about an issue you're having with the survey, please email communications@burnaby.ca comfortable and attractive for people of all ages and abilities (AAA) The segment through the Southeast Area is an existing cycling route that connects Cariboo Heights to Edmonds Town Centre The cycling route is primarily a shared road for cyclists and drivers with a protected multi-use path along 15th Street This cycling route currently provides connections to schools and the larger local and regional cycling network The segment through Big Bend is currently an informal cycling route without formal cycling facilities this informal cycling route will provide connections to commercial and industrial workplaces Below are some examples of the potential cycling improvements we’re considering The project team looks at technical details like road widths utilities and mature trees to see what cycling improvements are possible Local knowledge and public input help us understand how the bikeway is used now and how it can be improved in the future As envisioned in Connecting Burnaby, Burnaby’s Transportation Plan this project supports the City’s transportation goals by providing: Healthy and active: Cycling is a low-impact exercise that improves heart health Regular cycling also boosts mental well-being by reducing stress Sustainability: Cycling instead of driving cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution More cyclists mean cleaner air and healthier communities Affordability: Cycling is an affordable way to get around it’s a cost-effective alternative to owning a car Existing condition data collection and Phase 1 public engagement Phase 2 public engagement on cycling improvement measures Keep up to date and participate in the future of your community This site is owned and operated by the City of Burnaby using software licensed from Social Pinpoint. 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Sign up today We will send you instructions to reset your password Back to Log in Sign up so you can fully participate in our public engagement opportunities and receive updates on projects that interest you You can unsubscribe from updates at any time Completing the questions below ensures that you only receive the updates that are most relevant to you A wintery mix of weather conditions is expected over the next several days Preparation begins well before any flakes start to fall Burnaby roads are pre-treated with brine and granular product to prevent ice build up while staff pre-salt sidewalks and paved pathways around City facilities If snow begins to stick, City roads crews deploy heavy equipment to clear streets, with a focus on priority routes Top priority routes are main arterial streets which affect the most people in Burnaby City crews also focus on keeping emergency routes clear so first responders can travel without delay in an emergency residential streets in Burnaby may only be cleared when these priorities have been met and resources are available Residents and businesses are reminded of their responsibilities regarding snow removal Homeowners and local businesses are required to clear the sidewalks adjacent to their property by 10 am on the morning after a snowfall Clear sidewalks make it safer for everyone including seniors and those with mobility issues Residents can also follow a few simple tips to help make garbage and recycling collection continue smoothly during a snow event: winter weather will add extra travel time to each of your trips Planning ahead is the best way to stay snow smart this winter For more tips: Be snow smart With general voting day quickly approaching the NOW has put together an all-in-one voting guide for Burnaby residents to answer voting questions.  General voting day is scheduled for April 28 with advance voting taking place on April 18 the NOW is aware of two events where the public can hear from candidates running.  Burnaby Board of Trade members can attend a Brews and Ballots event to hear from select candidates.  Candidates that have confirmed attendance include Wade Chang (Liberal Party of Canada) for Burnaby Central Richard Fairbridge (People's Party of Canada) for Burnaby Central Terry Beech (Liberal Party of Canada) for Burnaby North-Seymour Michael Charrios (NDP) Burnaby North-Seymour Peter Julian (NDP) for New Westminster-Burnaby-Maillardville Tara Shustarian (Green Party of Canada) for New Westminster-Burnaby-Maillardville Manoj Bhangu (NDP) for Vancouver Fraserview-South Burnaby and Gregor Robertson (Liberal Party of Canada) for Vancouver Fraserview-South Burnaby Another all-candidates meeting will take place on Tuesday at Mount Seymour United Church for Burnaby North-Seymour candidates.  The meeting is being hosted by the Blueridge Deep Cove and Seymour Community Associations in partnership with Parkgate Society and Mount Seymour United Church For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be live-streamed Elections Canada says most Canadians who are eligible to vote are already registered on the National Register of Electors.  If you are registered and have checked off both Elections Canada boxes on a tax return registration will be updated to your current home address.  You can check if your registration includes your current address online If you need to register, Elections Canada says you can register online using its Online Voter Registration Service.  a driver's licence from any province or territory except Quebec is needed.  You can also use a provincial or territorial ID card from Alberta Uploading accepted identification documents is another option.  To vote by mail, you can contact Elections Canada and request a registration form.  The form will need to be completed and signed before returning it by mail along with a copy of proof of identity and address.  You can also register at your local Elections Canada office or a polling place when voting.  mailed out by Elections Canada and expected to arrive to voters by April 11 will tell you where to vote based on your address.  Elections Canada's website also has an electoral district finder which allows residents to search by postal code.  Here's who has been confirmed in Burnaby by riding with candidates listed in alphabetical order by last name Hyperlinked names indicate candidates that returned questionnaires by a required deadline There are three options to choose from when it comes to ID needed to vote.  Elections Canada says option one is to show one of the following pieces of ID:  Option 2 includes showing two pieces of ID Both must have your name and at least one must have a current address.  Examples include voter information cards and bank statements or a utility bill and student ID card.  you can still vote if you declare your identity and address in writing and have someone you know and is assigned to the same polling station vouch for you.  The voucher has to prove their identity and address A person can only vouch for one person (except in long-term care facilities).  A full list of accepted ID to prove identity and address are available on Elections Canada's website A four-month Burnaby RCMP investigation led to two arrests and the seizure of kilograms of suspected fentanyl and cocaine at a West Vancouver residence last month Officers investigating a dial-a-dope operation executed a search warrant at the waterfront property on March 22 "A man and a woman were arrested at the residence," stated the release "Of particular concern for police was the presence of two children who were also living at the residence." "People involved in the distribution of these drugs are contributing to the staggering number of deaths over the past decade in this province," Burnaby RCMP Sgt A Burnaby man will spend the next six years and one month in prison after admitting to sex crimes against a girl he met through an online "furry" community when she was 12 years old was due for sentencing after a warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to show up in Vancouver Provincial Court in March arranging a sexual offence against a child and making sexually explicit material available to someone under 16 Woolacott knew what he was doing and intended to do was illegal,” Judge Donna Senniw said as she sentenced him April 29 “His moral blameworthiness is high.” She said he was aware of her age from the start Senniw said the child has suffered deep depression self-harm and attempted suicides as a result of the situation “She said he was the reason other men exploited her and had been abused “She said he took her childhood away he robbed her of what could have been,” the judge said whose identity is protected by a publication ban through a furries-oriented Facebook group in December 2019 when she was 12 and he was 35 according to an agreed statement of facts presented in court Furries are people who create anthropomorphized animal characters or "fursonas," with whom they identify Some furries wear costumes or "fursuits" or paraphernalia such as animal ears or tails or represent themselves as anthropomorphic animals in online communities The girl direct-messaged Woolacott in December 2019 because she liked the furry grey and purple bunny head in his profile photo The online contact led to five in-person encounters one at the North Burnaby townhouse Woolacott shared with his mother and one at the VancouFur convention in Surrey in March 2022 where the girl told organizers a man had touched her sexually in his hotel room Senniw said the pair had exchanged some 12,000 text messages The judge said he had sent the girl pornographic images including some of cartoon characters having sex Woolacott pleaded guilty after an application to exclude critical evidence including the thousands of text messages as well as security video Crown prosecutor Jacinta Lawton said Woolacott should be sentenced to between eight and nine years in prison for his crimes Defence lawyer Allen Goldin argued a sentence between four and five years was more appropriate The judge said a writer of a report for sentencing found Woolacott “regrets his behaviour and always will.” The City of Burnaby wants to make Deer Lake swimmable again but experts say it'll take a lot of work to get there Researchers with SFU, partnering with Burnaby's Civic Innovation Lab, have assessed the state of the lake and recently proposed possible remediation strategies at a presentation to Burnaby's environment committee March 31 Joe Keithley summarized the presentation: "The lake's in rough shape." He reminded the committee it used to be a swimming hot spot we used to actually swim there on a regular basis," he said Daniel Tetrault asked if there was any chance Deer Lake could be made swimmable again "It definitely would take a lot of time and a lot of effort to get to that point," replied Stephanie Renkers She said the lake needs more remedial work to help with the contaminated sediments but with diligent monitoring and the recommended remediation strategies While the quickest way to improve the quality of the lake would be to remove the sediment with elevated contaminants the protected endangered species," Renkers said Renkers suggested using a mix of the remediation strategies Sediment samples collected showed certain protected wildlife areas are at risk of "accumulating contaminants of concern," which Renkers called "a little alarming." Renkers noted they also found indicators of poor water quality "The lake's health is most likely on the decline," she said Renkers said some legacy contaminants could even date back to when Deer Lake was a part of the Oakalla Prison complex where pesticides and herbicides could have been used then leached into the ground and moved toward the lake over time But researchers were also "happy to see" that Canada goose and duck poop aren't negatively impacting the nitrogen or phosphorus levels in the water Rebekah Mahaffey, executive director of the Civic Innovation Lab, said city staff have the full results and research tables and will review the remediation strategies. Staff will bring future recommendations for council consideration through the regular budget cycle, according to Mahaffey. It was a sombre evening at NDP headquarters at the Hilton Metrotown on Monday night, where Jagmeet Singh, leader of the federal NDP, addressed a packed ballroom with tears in his eyes. Singh announced he would be stepping down as party leader, a decision met with an audible "no" from the crowd. There weren’t many dry eyes as Singh spoke emotionally about his journey and the sacrifices made. "We may lose sometimes, and those losses hurt. It’s tough. But we are only defeated if we stop fighting," he said. "We're only defeated when we start believing those who tell us we can never dream of a better Canada, a fairer Canada, a more compassionate Canada." Singh thanked his supporters and singled out his wife, correcting an omission from the last election. "For the past couple of years, I’ve been regretting that I didn’t thank my wife properly on that night. This is my opportunity to do that. She has literally been my rock. I couldn't have done this without her," he said, stepping away from the podium to give her a hug and a kiss. As he left the stage to chants of his name, it marked the end of an era for the NDP. Liberal candidate Terry Beech among his supporters taking in the election night results at Joey’s in Brentwood on April 28, 2025. Beech won with almost 59 per cent of the vote. - Dean Broughton/Photo Meanwhile, across town, the mood was far more upbeat at Liberal MP Terry Beech’s campaign event at Joey’s in Brentwood. Supporters erupted into cheers as results confirmed Beech's re-election in Burnaby North–Seymour. "I mean, it's the strongest result we've ever had. So that's quite humbling," Beech said in an interview. "Certainly, going door to door, there were a lot of people that were concerned about what was happening in the US, a lot of people concerned about affordability, and a lot of people concerned about Pierre Poilievre potentially being Prime Minister." Beech noted that even during the bleak days of last December, when polls showed the Liberals lagging, he kept the faith. "I'm the most optimistic person in the Liberal caucus,” he said. “When we had a caucus meeting in December and people were kind of down and out, I was the one at the microphone telling everybody: ‘Talk to your constituents, keep working hard, things are going to be okay.’" However, Beech expressed disappointment over the lack of participation from his Conservative opponent during the campaign. "This is the first time that I went to a debate and there was no Conservative there in Burnaby," he said. "I hope this is a lesson to future Conservative candidates. I don't think people in our community respect the 'hide and seek' approach to politics." Full Election Results in BurnabyBurnaby Central Liberal Wade Chang captured Burnaby Central with 21,136 votes (42.1%), ahead of Conservative James Yan, who earned 19,436 votes (38.7%). NDP leader Jagmeet Singh finished third with 9,104 votes (18.1%). Richard Farbridge of the People's Party of Canada finished with 495 votes (1.0%). Voter turnout was 59.53%. Burnaby North–SeymourTerry Beech won a commanding victory with 36,474 votes (58.7%), compared to Conservative Mauro Francis' 21,268 votes (34.2%) and NDP candidate Michael Charrois' 4,019 votes (6.5%). Jesse Fulton of the People's Party of Canada received 363 votes (0.6%). Voter turnout was strong at 69.63%. Burnaby–New Westminster–Maillardville The race was much tighter here. Liberal Jake Sawatzky won with 19,122 votes (34.9%), narrowly edging out incumbent and NDP stalwart Peter Julian with 17,357 votes (31.7%). Conservative Indy Panchi was third with 17,174 votes (31.4%), while the Green Party’s Tara Shushtarian received 728 votes (1.3%), and independent Lourence Singh, who initially was the Conservative candidate, garnered 378 votes (0.7%). Voter turnout was 65.91%. Vancouver Fraserview–Burnaby SouthFormer Vancouver mayor and Happy Planet Juice King Gregor Robertson had a victorious re-entry into politics, handily winning the riding with 26,367 votes (52.1%). Conservative Avi Nayyar earned 18,168 votes (35.9%), while NDP candidate Manoj Bhangu finished with 4,949 votes (9.8%). Alexander Dow of the Green Party secured 645 votes (1.3%), and Desiderio Magtanggol "Bon" Reyes of the People's Party of Canada received 472 votes (0.9%). Voter turnout was 60.38%. City staff revealed a sneak peek this week of what Burnaby's new $229-million RCMP detachment could look like when it's complete The project involved what director of civic projects Charles Allan described as a "pretty deep excavation" because of the facility's underground parking lot and a hill at the west end of the property "There's been a continuous flow of dump trucks flowing through the site," Allan told the committee Allan said construction at the site has run parallel with design work thanks to multiple permits and 90 to 95 per cent of the overall design is expected to be complete by the summer with room for "final adjustment and tweaks." Allan presented the committee with the latest renderings of the project spacious lobby and waiting area inside the front entrance off Ledger Avenue During an official groundbreaking Graham de la Gorgendiere said he was looking forward to the new detachment having a more "welcoming" entrance with more natural light and public space than the current building at 6355 Deer Lake Ave. the current renderings also include a multi-purpose room for police or public use Foundation work is expected to continue into the third quarter of 2025 with structural work expected to last into the end of 2026 The facility is expected to be complete in late 2027 with the handover expected to be in early 2028 Alison Gu asked if staff was looking at how tariffs might impact project costs they are looking for alternate suppliers for materials that were originally planned to be sourced from the U.S.  The design team is also looking at alternative specifications for materials that can be sourced locally the teams are looking at ways to mitigate any potential tariff impacts," Allan said