Construction is beginning on new K-12 classrooms at three schools in Burnaby, bringing more than 1,000 new student spaces to meet the needs of the community. “Supporting our schools is one of the most important things we can do for …
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Province boosts tax credit for game developers
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More flexibility for development charges will unlock more homes for people
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Expanded borrowing powers will help municipalities deliver infrastructure quicker
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Housing targets deliver more than 16,000 homes, new priority communities added
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Affordable homes open for seniors in Burnaby
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Construction begins on student housing at SFU, more child care on the way
Students, staff and the surrounding community are one step closer to more on-campus supports at Simon Fraser University (SFU) – Burnaby as construction starts on a new student residence and will begin later this year on a new child care facility. “A …