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Building Smart: Basement Flood Prevention
December 14th, 2020Flooding can come from many different sources: a river spilling its banks, a sewer backing-up, or extreme rainfall overwhelming storm drains. The result is water, often contaminated, being directed to where it can damage structures and infrastructure. This includes damage to building interiors, electrical works and landscaping. Flooding can also have a significant negative impact […]
Read more...Dixon Transition Society Wants You to be Their Christmas Miracle
December 8th, 2020Online Silent Auction is live: Bid on your favourite item now! Great gift ideas! December 14 at midnight Virtual 50/50 Raffle Draw Open Now: Test your luck! $10 for 5 entries/$25 for 15 entries. Nov 16 – Dec 14 From one end of the world to the other, we are all feeling the impact of COVID-19 and finding ways to adjust to living in a […]
Read more...Join TB Vets Key Tag Program and Help Buy Ventilators for BC Hospitals
December 8th, 2020TB Vets is inviting members of the Burnaby Board of Trade to join our Key Tag Program and help us buy ventilators and other respiratory equipment for hospitals and first responders in British Columbia. TB Vets is a charitable foundation with a mission to arm BC’s medical frontline in the fight for respiratory care by […]
Read more...Understanding the needs and challenges of recruitment Applied Science Technologists, Technicians, Engineering, Architecture
December 1st, 2020The Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table (BIPT) is hosting a series of free webinars for newcomer and refugee jobseekers interested in learning more about hiring practices in a variety of sectors. The upcoming webinar features understanding the needs and challenges of recruitment in Applied Science Technologists, Technicians, Engineering, Architecture.
Read more...Accord Small Business Finance Announces AccordExpress Loans for COVID-impacted Businesses
December 1st, 2020Did you know loans under the BCAP program are for both large AND small businesses? Accord Small Business Finance is pleased to announce the immediate availability of loans under the Business Credit Availability Program. Given the pressing need to assist small businesses in all sectors, we have developed our AccordExpress program allowing small business […]
Read more...Make Charlford House Your Charity of Choice for Christmas Giving
December 1st, 2020Charlford House is a 15-bed residential treatment home for women recovering from drug and/or alcohol addiction. Located in North Burnaby, we have been serving the community and saving lives for the past 50 years. As our 50th Anniversary year draws to an end, we’re asking you to help us make this Christmas special for the […]
Read more...Burnaby Mountain Gondola: Final Public Engagement Opportunity
November 30th, 2020On November 23, TransLink kicked off its second round of public engagement for the Burnaby Mountain Gondola project. This second round of engagement will focus on the evaluation of the three proposed routes based on the project benefits, costs, and implementation considerations. At this stage, TransLink is asking the public what their level of […]
Read more...Building Smart: Improved Earthquake Performance and Resilience for New Buildings
November 27th, 2020Studies show that a code-level earthquake has the potential to cause a multi-billion dollar impact to B.C. How do we build better performing buildings? How can we minimize the financial burden, community disruption and recovery time after an earthquake? We all want durable buildings that remain habitable and functional after a seismic event. Join BC Housing […]
Read more...Accent Inns and Hotel Zed CEO Mandy Farmer Wins Prestigious Award
November 23rd, 2020Accent Inns and Hotel Zed CEO, Mandy Farmer, Wins 2020 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Excellence Award — The award recognizes the extraordinary work done to provide for her community and employees during COVID-19. Victoria, BC (November 23, 2020) – Accent Inns and Hotel Zed are proud to announce that at last night’s RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur […]
Read more...‘Start of a new era’: How one company started their sustainability journey after 100 years
November 16th, 2020Iconic Burnaby-based business Watson Gloves sustainability story was recently featured on Global TV. Their sustainability journey began in earnest two years ago. Michele Moore, the company’s director of media and corporate social responsibility, along with the executive team, decided to start their sustainability journey, as they saw the waste that was being created by manufacturers and […]
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