2007 News

Voices of Burnaby Seniors: A Survey of Burnaby Citizens 55 Years and Older Burnaby's population is aging. Is our community ready to meet the needs of our oldest residents? What will seniors need to remain healthy, independent and connected members of our community? To answer these questions, the Voices of Burnaby Seniors Project (a committee of Burnaby seniors and representatives from agencies serving seniors) conducted an extensive survey of Burnaby residents age 55 and older in May and June 2007. To view the results of the survey click here - [PDF 1.1MB].

Hastings Street Area Plan - Proposed Extension   New documents, brochures and a comments form has been posted regarding the Hastings Street Area Plan - Proposed Extension. Click here to read more.

Graffiti Bylaw A new Graffiti Bylaw becomes effective September 1, 2007. Property owners/occupants must remove hate and profane graffiti from their property within forty-eight hours and other types of graffiti within fourteen days of notification by the City. Failure to comply may result in the City removing the graffiti at the property owner's expense. Any graffiti removal expenses not repaid to the city by year end will be added to the property tax in the year in which charges were incurred. Click here to read more or report graffiti.