Burnaby is Ready to Shine in the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay
The Olympic Flame travels through Burnaby on Thursday, February 11. Join the community celebrations at Burnaby Village Museum, 9:30am-1:30pm and at Metropolis at Metrotown, 2:30-6:30pm.
• News Release - February 2 [PDF - 80kb]

Street Closures on February 11
Street closures for the Torch Relay will be "rolling closures." This means streets along the route will be closed off a few blocks ahead of the torchbearer and will re-open as soon as the runner passes. Public transit along the Torch Relay route may be delayed slightly. The route through Burnaby includes:
• Burnaby Mountain & Simon Fraser University [PDF - 168kb]
• Hastings Street to Broadway [PDF - 168kb]
• Canada Way to Kingsway [PDF - 236kb

Travel During the 2010 Winter Games
Please visit the website, www.travelsmart2010.ca, to plan your travels during the Games.
• More information about the Olympics and Torch Relay available here.

Utility Statement Due Date
2010 Utility Charges are due on March 15, 2010. Payment made by March 15 will be  eligible for a 5% discount. Unpaid utility charges will be added to the 2010 Property Tax Statement.

Burnaby's 2010 Provisional Financial Plan
As Burnaby grows and develops, the demands for increased policing and fire protection, upgraded water and sewer infrastructure, and new parks, recreation and other facilities continue to increase. These challenges are compounded by the downturn in the economy, the need to honour contract wage increases, maintain service delivery and upgrade and replace aging equipment and facilities. With these competing demands, service delivery choices and priorities must be established for our limited tax dollars. Read it here...

Introducing BizPaL - A Search Service to identify licences and permits required for business in Burnaby
Are you thinking of starting a business in Burnaby? BizPaL can generate a list of permits and licences required from three levels of government - local, provincial and federal. Try it out...

Christmas Tree Collection & Recycling Tips
Find out when, where and how you can dispose of your Christmas tree here. 

Watermain Flushing - Big Bend Zone
The Operations Department is conducting its annual program of flushing and cleaning of watermains until January 31, 2010. Find out more...

What's Your Snow IQ?
Snow may be a rare occurrence in Burnaby, but occasionally we get a big dump of the white stuff. During winter conditions, everyone has a role to play to ensure streets and sidewalks are safe. What's your role? Find out more...