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Give Malawi the gift of sight with an eyeglass frame donation


Reflections Eyewear is offering the gift of sight to Malawi Malawi is a beautiful country in Africa, nicknamed the “Warm Heart of Africa,” but all is not well there. The country has an 80% blindness rate that runs rampant throughout the country. It takes a lot of Big hearted people to address this problem. Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, […]

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Burnaby Central Railway opens this Friday with help from Burnaby Firefighters


With the Stanley Park train unable to run this spring, train enthusiasts and families are invited to head to North Burnaby starting this Easter long weekend and visit the Burnaby Central Railway.  The popular miniature railway is back for its 30th season at our present location starting Good Friday, April 7th, and runs 11:00 AM […]

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Celebrate Easter Sunday with a brunch buffet at the Hilton!


Join Hilton Vancouver Metrotown for their Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet on April 9th from 10:30am – 2pm. There will be entertainment for kids, including a colouring contest for a chance to win an Easter basket! Where: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown (6083 McKay Ave, Burnaby) When: Sunday, April 9th from 10:30am to 2:00pm Tickets: $65 per person […]

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The BCBusiness Top 100 Luncheon is back June 14! Earlybird price available.


The BCBusiness Top 100 Luncheon is back June 14th at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver! Earlybird price available until April 30th. Join us for a networking lunch, followed by a keynote interview with Westbank founder Ian Gillespie and a panel featuring four of B.C.’s top business leaders, Vancity president and CEO Christine Bergeron, Futura Corporation founder and BC […]

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Grant Thornton releases 2023 Real Estate Outlook report


Grant Thornton has just released the 2023 Real Estate Outlook report. The report focuses on the unstable Canadian real estate landscape, which has been influenced by higher interest rates and inflation, and how industry players are adjusting to these changes while keeping an eye out for potential opportunities. The report also covers ESG and trends […]

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Join the 2023 WALK30!


  The annual WALK30 Challenge is back, and the competition is getting more exciting year after year! In an oath of a community effort, BEST is coordinating with partners from four different municipalities and two Health Authorities in a five-week campaign. From April 10 to May 14th we want to see if you walk more than […]

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Join Studio Brewing for ‘Savour the Flavour’ beer educational series


Studio Brewing is hosting, in collaboration with Bite of Burnaby, the inaugural ‘Savour the Flavour’ beer educational series, lead Morgan Miller, Certified Cicerone. During this 2 1/2 hour course, you’ll get a tour of the brewery and a free flight or pint after the training. You’ll learn about six common beer flaws and their causes […]

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YWCA announces 78 nominees for the 2023 Women of Distinction Awards


YWCA Metro Vancouver has announced the 78 nominees for the 40th Annual Women of Distinction Awards, presented by Scotiabank. The Burnaby Board of Trade is pleased to congratulate our member nominees: Business and the Professions category Anita Bhandari — Chief Human Resources Officer, City of Burnaby Parm Hari — Vice President People, Process & Performance, […]

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Interested in student volunteers? Cybersecurity & Business Admin practicum students available for work!


Canadian College of Technology and Business (CCTB) – an educational institution specializing in career development, certification, and technical training, located in downtown Vancouver – is providing an opportunity to explore the possibility of partnering with your organization for volunteer-based work. CCTB has a program that requires students to complete a practicum or co-op placement as part […]

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Run Up for Down Syndrome 2023 – Registration Open!


  BC’s biggest Annual Down Syndrome Event! June 4, 2023 | Swangard Stadium, Burnaby In 2022, a record-setting 1,100 participants ran, walked, and strolled through Burnaby’s beautiful Central Park, raising an astounding $292,000 for DSRF’s essential educational programs, health services, and family resources. This year, we’ve set our sights even higher. Run Up for Down Syndrome […]

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