City of Burnaby

Improve your overall flexibility and strength in a fun, socially-distanced environment. Yoga classes at Cameron Recreation Centre focus on improving your ...posture, balance, and coordination. We ask that you bring your own yoga mat and props, water bottle with water and towel. Please note, all yoga classes are currently low intensity in accordance with current Provincial Health Orders. Learn more and register at the link below: http://ow.ly/5QDI50Dlgsz

Brrrr! We're expecting some light snow in this evening's forecast. Take a little extra time to prepare for your commute tomorrow, and review our tips to be snow smart: http://ow.ly/gInr50Dw5Y6

Burnaby’s most outstanding citizens are not just volunteers they are community leaders who have contributed an extraordinary amount of their time and energy to cultural, recreational or other non-elected civic activities. The deadline is approaching, so get your nominations in today! Submit online at http://ow.ly/6oLW50DcGlL

Have fun and teach your preschooler about sports as part of our parent & preschooler sports program. Together with our supportive leaders, this program will hel...p you introduce your little one to skills like dribbling, shooting and passing. Your children will also develop gross motor and physical literacy skills through activities and play. Register your child today, as the first program starts this Thursday: http://ow.ly/kGQp50D2Dk6

There’s still space in our very popular Ballet I program. Our ballet classes focus on dynamic alignment and technique in order to develop full-body integratio...n and coordination, strength and fluid movement. Phrasing and musicality will also be taught in this fun and supportive environment. Program starts on January 10. Learn more about the program and register at the link below: http://ow.ly/ImyK50D0XKJ

Parks are one of the features that makes Burnaby such a special place to live and work! We have opportunities for labourers to join the parks maintenance team to keep these public spaces in tip-top shape for all to enjoy. Apply today: http://ow.ly/Ejkl50DuxBa

Improve your posture, balance, and coordination with Yoga at Cameron. Classes include Yoga & Pilates Fusion, Flow Yoga, and Hatha Yoga. The first class starts January 12. Register at the link below: http://ow.ly/yPwm50CTHQ3

Help celebrate and encourage youth in your community! Burnaby Youth Week Logo Contest & Citizenship Awards nominations are now open for submissions. Be sure t...o mark your calendars! To learn more about how-to participate, click the link below: http://ow.ly/1RFY50DsCy2

Residential Christmas tree collection begins tomorrow and runs until January 22. All residential properties that receive weekly City collection services can place their tree near their Green Bin collection point. http://ow.ly/D0L350CXHK3

Only 2 days until the Royal Oakland Park redevelopment survey closes. Let us know what you think before December 16. Take the survey: http://ow.ly/XkKm50CC8tc

Happy New Year, Burnaby!

Kensington Recreation Complex is closed due to a power outage. All skating lessons 4pm onwards have been cancelled. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding until the power is restored. http://ow.ly/noTD50CnqVS

The next #Burnaby virtual public hearing is on Tuesday, December 15 at 5pm. Learn how to participate: http://ow.ly/QeDB50A0afR You can watch the livestream as soon as the hearing starts: http://ow.ly/z2E850A0afS

Scheduled maintenance for our websites and online services is taking place Sunday, November 22. Sites and services will be offline for short durations between 2am-12pm. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Find the musician within you at the Shadbolt Centre. Learn to make music with one of our talented instructors. Programs are offered online and in-person with sa...fety protocols in place. There’s something at the Shadbolt Centre for every age and ability level. Check them all out today! http://ow.ly/i5Xl50Covvv

COVID-19 testing is offered by appointment at the Burnaby COVID-19 Testing Site, located at Central Park. Although the site is mainly drive-thru, it does offer pedestrian access for those who do not have access to a vehicle.

We’re looking to redevelop Kinnee Park with new play equipment and accessible seating. We would like to hear your input on the types of features you would like to see at this neighbourhood park. Take the survey: http://ow.ly/PF0D50Cntvm

The City of Burnaby is redeveloping Meadowood Park with new play equipment and accessible seating. Let us know what you think should be included before December 16. Take the survey: http://ow.ly/s1Lx50CCa1b

Get into the holiday spirit by making your very own wreath at our next Workshop in the Park.

#CityConnect highlights City of Burnaby events, news and opportunities on a regular basis: Due to a recently issued Provincial Health Order, the City of Burnaby is restricting public access to City Hall until further notice. The City is asking all members of the community to conduct business online or by phone while the public health order is in place. http://ow.ly/cTRD50CkJKG All affected indoor sports, group fitness, cycling, yoga and dance classes are cancelled in all C...ity of Burnaby recreation facilities until further notice. http://ow.ly/haXK50CkJKF Public attendance at Council and Committee meetings is also temporarily suspended. However, livestreaming has been expanded to include all City Committees. http://ow.ly/I4cX50CkJKH There is just one day left for you to give us your input on the Urban Village Community Plans we are developing for the Bainbridge and Lochdale neighbourhoods. Find the surveys here: http://ow.ly/Kadb50CkJKD The Mass Notification System Survey also closes November 15. Be sure to give us your input soon. http://ow.ly/GDYg50CkJKE

#CityConnect highlights City of Burnaby events, news and opportunities on a regular basis: In response to a recently issued Provincial Health Order, Heritage Christmas at the Burnaby Village Museum is cancelled until further notice. Please check https://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/ for updates. Stay safe and take care until we can welcome you back! Masks are now required in all of our indoor facilities.... The new 2021 Curbside Calendar is on its way to single-family homes and duplexes in Burnaby. You can also access the Curbside Calendar here: http://ow.ly/E4oa50CqOQM The City of Burnaby is considering redeveloping the playgrounds at Kinnee Park and would like your input. Take the survey: http://ow.ly/3dzo50CqOQL The Supplementary Utility Fees Declaration for 2021 is due on November 30. Owners of single or two-family homes in Burnaby are required to complete this declaration if there has been a change in the status of their dwelling or if a form has not been previously submitted. http://ow.ly/AKPo50CqOQO Salmon have returned to Burnaby to spawn, and you may notice them as you walk alongside our waterways. Remember that spawning salmon are easily disturbed, so please keep yourself, your family and your pets on public trails and out of the stream at all times. More info about our waterways: http://ow.ly/zdfS50CqOQN

Don't miss your last chance to provide your input a new Lochdale Urban Village Community Plan. This long-term plan will focus on opportunities to integrate new housing, parks, services and amenities in the Lochdale neighbourhood. Survey closing tomorrow: ow.ly/nfwL50C9M6W

Planning on handing out candy on Halloween? Do it safely by adhering to the BC Centre for Disease Control's guidelines! Use tongs or make a candy slide to give more space when handing out candy Wear a non-medical mask that covers your nose and mouth as part of your costume... Setup outside if you can Plan to hand out individual pre-packaged treats instead of offering a shared bowl Compliment great costumes! #halloween #burnaby http://ow.ly/I8qG50C4ebM

If you're planning on taking your children trick-or-treating this #Halloween, be sure to do it safely by following the BC Centre for Disease Control's tips found on their website and below: Respect homes by staying away if the lights are out. Keep to your local neighbourhood this year. ... Trick-or-treat in a small social group, stick to six people. Wash your hands before you go out, when you get home, and before eating treats. Have lots and lots of safe fun! http://ow.ly/D3Ai50C4bZk

The City is considering implementing a mass electronic notification system to communicate Burnaby-specific information to the community. This system will complement or work in conjunction with existing federal (AlertReady) and provincial (BC Emergency Alerting System) mass notification systems. Take the survey and let us know what information you want to receive. http://ow.ly/jLoI50C3nlg

The next #Burnaby City Council Meeting is on Monday, November 23 at 5pm. View the agenda online: http://ow.ly/flq250CqOHR If you can't make it to the meeting, you can watch the live broadcast here as soon as the meeting starts: http://ow.ly/7YKH50CqOHS

None of us want to see this sign when we’re driving. That’s why it’s important to dispose of leaves properly, without pushing them onto our streets. Here’s how you can help keep leaves clear of catch basins to prevent localized flooding: http://ow.ly/suTQ30pEBSu

In Burnaby, approximately 60% of children are driven to school. The new Transportation Plan’s Mode Split Target represents the desire to have people shift to more sustainable modes of transportation. Imagine the difference in rush hour traffic if most children lived close enough or had access to safe infrastructure to walk or cycle to school. ... To achieve our goal of of all trips being made by transit or active transportation by 2050 we are striving toward building infrastructure to support sustainable modes and better integrating land use with our transportation network. Learn more about the new Transportation plan: http://ow.ly/PBH350CJscn

How would you improve transportation in Burnaby? We’re working on a new Transportation plan, and we want your input. Take the survey: http://ow.ly/sZlv50BXMCy

The next #Burnaby virtual public hearing is on Tuesday, October 27 at 5pm. Learn how to participate: http://ow.ly/QeDB50A0afR You can watch the livestream as soon as the hearing starts: http://ow.ly/z2E850A0afS

Scheduled maintenance for our websites and online services is taking place Sunday, October 25. Sites and services will be offline for short durations between 2-11am. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The next #Burnaby City Council Meeting is on Monday, October 26 at 5pm. View the agenda online: http://ow.ly/STlD50C1nfo If you can't make it to the meeting, you can watch the live broadcast here as soon as the meeting starts: http://ow.ly/uDXI50B65xg

#CityConnect highlights City of Burnaby events, news and opportunities on a regular basis: The City has expanded its network of public electric vehicle charging stalls to include Bob Prittie Metrotown Library, Bonsor Recreation Complex, and Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. http://ow.ly/9NOi50C02i2 We're extending our Active Sidewalks, Open Businesses Program to October 2021.... http://ow.ly/Y5Q650C02i6 In response to resident concerns and RCMP data, new traffic calming measures are coming to Forest Grove Drive, including two speed tables and three centre medians. http://ow.ly/s1rZ50C02i4 Celebrate Halloween safely this year with these helpful tips from the BC Centre for Disease Control. http://ow.ly/aTaC50C02i3 It's #WasteReductionWeek! This special week provides everyone across Canada with an opportunity to celebrate environmental efforts and encourages innovative ideas and solutions for reducing waste. http://ow.ly/C0AQ50C02i5

Help shape the future of transportation in Burnaby! We’re seeking input on a new Transportation Plan and want to hear from you, no matter how you choose to get around. Take the survey: http://ow.ly/H0Ha50BXMCz

Latest News: City of Burnaby is continuing to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic by extending the Active Sidewalks, Open Businesses program to October 31, 2021. The Active Sidewalks, Open Businesses program permits local businesses to temporarily add outdoor seating or otherwise expand into outdoor spaces. This space can provide more room for patrons to maintain physical distancing, while reducing permanent business losses in the community. http://ow.ly/WQla50BZXTu

It's #WasteReductionWeek! Let's celebrate our environmental achievements and consider how we can reduce waste. Read the proclamation: http://ow.ly/Afh250BZ9Y2 Learn how our Eco-Centre can help you manage waste in an environmentally conscious way: http://ow.ly/J0vy50BZ9Y1... Learn more: http://ow.ly/rUOt50BZ9Y3

Halloween is just around the corner and Explore Burnaby is running a fun and creative trick or treat riddle contest with lots of great prizes available. Check it out and get involved! #BOOrnaby