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 …
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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
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Recovery Support Coming for B.C.’s Art, Culture Sector
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Celebrating the Year of the Ox
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New culturally inclusive child care coming to Burnaby
New culturally inclusive child care coming to Burnaby News Release Burnaby Friday, September 18, 2020 9:15 AM Families in Burnaby will benefit from 75 new licensed child care spaces as part of an innovative partnership that will provide culturally inclusive, …
Province invests in mass timber project for new BCIT student housing
Province invests in mass timber project for new student housing News Release Burnaby Thursday, September 17, 2020 1:15 PM Students attending the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in the coming years will have access to hundreds of new, affordable …
The Contributions of the Sufi Community During COVID-19
The MTO Shahmaghsoudi School of Sufism is located in Burnaby Heights, near where I live, and they have really stepped up during COVID to support our community.
Burnaby Family Life is a spoke in the wheel of the Resilience B.C. Anti-Racism Network
Burnaby Family Life has been working to make Burnaby more inclusive, welcoming and safe since 1971. They have recently been selected as the Burnaby spoke in the wheel of the Resilience B.C. Anti-Racism Network.