People throughout B.C. are getting the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) exams they need faster and closer to home, with the most MRI and CT exams ever completed in a year last year. In 2021-22, 296,211 MRI exams …
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Heat Preparedness
Launch of BC Heat Alert and Response System In anticipation of expected heat events as we head into the summer season, the province has launched the BC Heat Alert and Response System (BC HARS) to help ensure people have the tools they need …
Plan ahead to protect yourself from the heat this summer
Having a plan to protect ourselves from the summer heat is important, as is knowing about the resources available to best prepare and keep ourselves, our families, and loved ones safe. Drink water, stay cool, know the signs of heat stroke …
Coming Up: Hats OFF DAY 2022!
Mark your calendars for Hats Off Day: Saturday, June 18th, 2022! Our booth will be located at 4270 Hastings Street, between Carleton & Madison. Hang on to your hats for one of the biggest, most popular community festivals in the region. …
Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment
Construction begins on redeveloped Burnaby Hospital! On May 30th, 2022, it was my honour to MC the press conference at the Burnaby Hospital marking the start of the hospital’s redevelopment project. People deserve to receive health-care services in up-to-date facilities. …
Bolstering support for live music events
We recognize the detrimental impact of the pandemic on artists, companies and industries in B.C.’s creative sector. That’s why we’re continuing to invest in recovery efforts for creative industries by providing $2.5 million through the Amplify BC program. This investment will support …
New funding for Burnaby Public Library
Happy Reading! Burnaby Public Library is receiving $122,926.93 in funding. You will see improvements at the Burnaby Public Library, including: Expanded digital collections and internet access Upgraded spaces and programming Improved air circulation thanks to new COVID-19 relief and recovery funding for libraries. Read …
Expanding low-carbon fuel production in Burnaby
Upgrade and expansion at Parkland Corp. Burnaby Refinery Minister Ralston announced with Parkland an expansion of low-carbon fuel production at Burnaby’s Parkland Refinery, creating new jobs and economic opportunities for British Columbians, while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This expansion will create …
Burnaby companies innovating in heavy-duty trucking sector
Two Burnaby companies are working to innovate in the hard-to-decarbonize heavy-duty trucking sector and create new jobs with support from the CleanBC Go Electric Advanced Research and Commercialization (ARC) program. Ballard and Delta-Q are great examples of innovative companies that are working …
Recovery Support Coming for B.C.’s Art, Culture Sector
NDP MLAs say strengthened recovery funding will help support local artists and organizations in Burnaby BURNABY – New Democrat MLAs Janet Routledge, Raj Chouhan, Katrina Chen, and Anne Kang say strengthened support from the BC New Democrat government will help local …