City of Burnaby - Local Government

06/13/2026

June 27 is the Day of Play! at Willingdon Heights Park for a family-friendly celebration of all the opportunities for play in our parks, featuring:

- youth basketball camps and tournaments on the new courts, led by Buckets & Borders
- free Rocky Point Ice Cream cones, while supplies last
- games and recreation activities, music, food trucks and more
- art activity led by Burnaby-based artist Keerat Kaur
- park wading pool open for kids

The design of the new court mural was led by Burnaby Public Art Roster artist Angie Q Coates Artist alongside Burnaby youth.

The Day of Play was made possible through our Park Pulse program, via funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and the Government of Canada (Canadian Heritage).

06/12/2026

In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, we’re spotlighting this powerful Coast Salish artwork by Zachary George (Zac George design) that celebrates both Indigenous storytelling and the incredible work of Burnaby Fire Services.

Join us at Burnaby’s National Indigenous People’s Day celebration on Saturday, June 20 and celebrate Indigenous culture.

Burnaby.ca/IndigenousPeoplesDay

06/12/2026

🖋️Letter from mayor: State of the City address reflects how Burnaby is leading the way: https://ow.ly/1BQJ50ZaJBI

🎙️Voices of Burnaby podcast: Burnaby as a destination for World Cup, sport, culture & food—with Tourism Burnaby CEO Chris Peters: https://ow.ly/tiug50ZaJBG

🚰 Water restrictions have entered Stage 3: https://ow.ly/lEyS50ZaJBB

🎉Join our National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration: https://ow.ly/sw2k50ZaJBC

🎨 New Burnaby Art Gallery exhibition: https://ow.ly/nl3V50ZaJBF

🤸Join us to celebrate Day of Play at Willingdon Heights Park: https://ow.ly/Fn9350ZaJBJ

🗑️ Join a Community Cleanup day near Willingdon Community Centre: https://ow.ly/Vlkk50ZaJBH

06/11/2026

Did you hear? Burnaby has been named Canada’s fittest city, with the best access to exercise and healthy food, as well as interest in fitness!

This reflects the active community we’re building, with expanded cycling routes, pedestrian connections and new facilities like the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex and Cameron Community Centre.

Our goal is to help you stay active, connected and involved.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZWuz50Z9IjT

06/10/2026

Celebrate Canada Day at StreetFest on Central on Wednesday, July 1, with presenting partner Concord Pacific - Canada!

Take part in family-friendly activities, connect with community groups, relax in the low sensory area and enjoy a free concert headlined by Dragonette alongside Alicia Creti, Logan Staats and Jordel. Cap off the night with fireworks!

Learn more: Burnaby.ca/CanadaDay

Government of Canada (Canadian Heritage), Global BC, RBC

06/09/2026

Thank you to Stoney Creek Environment Committee and everyone who participated in this year's Great Salmon Send-Off! Our salmon populations have come a long way since this tradition began 33 years ago.

To find out how to volunteer to protect our aquatic ecosystems year-round, connect with your local streamkeepers: visit Burnaby.ca/Environment or call us at 604-294-7850 to find the nearest active group!

06/08/2026

June 8 afternoon update from Burnaby Refinery regarding small process water leak.

Update #2 on Small Process Water Leak

06/08/2026

June 8 afternoon update: Burnaby Refinery process water leak has stabilized and is now contained. More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CpUFDXnZK/

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Burnaby Fire Department is currently on site at the Burnaby Refinery and is monitoring the situation. Contact Sunoco Community Contact Line 604-257-4040 for more information.

Burnaby Fire Department PEO / PIO

06/06/2026

Wondering why the Burnaby Lake Overpass has that warm, rusty look? It uses Canadian weathered steel, a special type of steel with a distinctive rusty appearance, popular for outdoor uses due to its long life and durability. Watch to learn the top 3 engineering questions about the overpass.

The project was made possible through the investments in partnership with TransLink, the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/pqBy50Z8ewC

06/06/2026

Wondering why the Burnaby Lake Overpass has that warm, rusty look? It uses Canadian weathered steel, a special type of steel with a distinctive rusty appearance, popular for outdoor uses due to its long life and durability. Watch to learn the top 3 engineering questions about the overpass.

The project was made possible through the investments in partnership with TransLink, the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

Learn more: Burnaby.ca/BurnabyLakeOverpass