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Free Webinar- BC Refugees JobConnect

Join the Immigrant Employment Council of BC February 22, 2017 at 10 AM for this FREE webinar! Are you facing skills shortages in your organization? Are you looking to tap into BC’s diverse talent pool? IEC-BC has developed BC Refugees JobConnect – a customized web-based tool offering employers an effective way to fill their workforce gaps and […]

Congratulations on 20 Years in Business Natural Vitamin Direct Inc!

Natural Vitamin Direct’s mission is to provide people with simple and easy access to the essential resource of nutritional supplements. 2017 marks 20 years that the company has been in business.This achievement is a testament to the company’s commitment to its customers, products, and services. Natural Vitamin Direct is a great ambassador for the Burnaby […]

Special Member Offer- 2017 Americas Rugby Championship

Burnaby is hosting a key match up of the 2017 Americas Rugby Championship – Canada v USA, on February 18 at Swangard Stadium!  These long-time rivals are battling for rugby supremacy in the Americas in what will be a very exciting match. As a BBOT member, you have access get 25% off ticket prices, just […]

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Continues to Lead the Way in Sustainable Solutions

Read the press release below to find out all the great things Gateway Casinos & Entertainment (Gateway) is doing to make it not only one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada, but also a leader in energy conservation in the hospitality sector.  

The Society To End Homelessness in Burnaby- Coldest Night of the Year Walk

The Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby and Burnaby Community Services are hosting the Coldest Night of the Year Walk on Feb. 25. The annual, nation-wide event intended to raise money and awareness for homelessness in the community and this is the first year that Burnaby will be a host. The goal of the walk […]

WCG ServiceAbility Training Program

Are you a retail or service based business looking to hire qualified and job-ready candidates? Where Careers Grow (WCG) has developed a great program, ServiceAbility Training Program, to help you find the perfect person for your next opening at no cost to your business. The program- a combination of classroom training, certificate training, and work […]

Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa DeLille Cellars Wine Dinner

Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa will be hosting DeLille Cellars for a wine dinner on the 10th of February at 5:30 PM. Greg Lill, the owner, will be in attendance. It’s $135/person for the 5 course menu and pairings, with special room rates available. View Menu Read more here.

Metro Vancouver Shares Their Water Shortage Response Plan Review and Update

Metro Vancouver is reviewing and updating the Water Shortage Response Plan (WSRP) to clarify and potentially adjust plan objectives, the restrictions, and the rationale for moving from one stage to another. The proposed changes to the WSRP are described in the November 2016 Committee Report. They encourage you to review this document before providing your […]

Burnaby Arts Council Calendar

FEBRUARY Exhibition Title: Shedding Layers Exhibition Dates: February 18th – March 11th, 2017 Opening: Saturday, February 18th, 12 pm Featured Artists:  David Righton, Jenn Ashton, Nicole Smith Media: Acrylic Paintings & Ceramics Shedding Layers is an exhibition that will be held at the Deer Lake Art Gallery featuring the work of Visual Artists David Righton, […]

New exhibit opening at Nikkei National Museum, February 4