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Public Survey: Hastings Street Improvement Project
May 19th, 2022TransLink and the City of Burnaby are seeking input on potential street improvements on Hastings Street between Boundary Road and Duthie Avenue. Share your thoughts and help shape the future of your community. TAKE THE SURVEY (This survey will be open until June 13, 2022.) About This Project TransLink and the City of Burnaby are […]
Read more...Employers: Learn How Canada’s Immigration Programs Can Help You Hire Foreign Labour
May 19th, 2022Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is offering a virtual learning series of free, 30-minute information sessions for employers in Western Canada. You’ll learn about Canada’s economic immigration programs and resources to help you attract, hire and retain global talent. Each week will feature a new topic, with an opportunity for employers to ask questions. Upcoming Topics and Dates June 1 @ 9am […]
Read more...Canadian Industry for Ukraine – How Can Your Business Help?
May 17th, 2022The federal government is making an appeal to Canadian businesses interested in providing support to displaced Ukrainians arriving in Canada. Canada has partnered with the Canadian Immigrant Settlement Sector Alliance and its national network of settlement organizations to provide direct and critical support to those in need. Donations from Canadian businesses will go to Ukrainians […]
Read more...Reboot Plus Program: Connecting Youth with Businesses
May 17th, 2022The Burnaby Board of Trade is a proud partner of the Reboot Plus Program, which connects youth with businesses to explore potential career paths and opportunities. Students in the Reboot Plus program are trained to connect to professionals for informational interviews to explore what businesses and careers are really like. This opportunity to ask their own […]
Read more...Want to Better Understand and Meet Tax Obligations for your Business?
May 10th, 2022The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to helping small and medium businesses by ensuring they have the information and guidance they need to stay organized and to better understand and meet their tax obligations. File and pay on time The CRA understands that the pandemic may have impacted your business and does provide options […]
Read more...Your City, Your Choice: City of Burnaby Mail Ballot Guide
May 10th, 2022Introducing the City of Burnaby Mail Ballot Guide, your source of information on how to apply for and complete a mail ballot for the 2022 Local Government Election. Please view the Mail Ballot Guide PDF below. Trouble viewing the PDF? Contact us for a copy of the Mail Ballot Guide. 2022 is a Local Election […]
Read more...Lawn Watering Regulations for Homes and Businesses in effect May 1
May 3rd, 2022Metro Vancouver is introducing enhanced seasonal lawn watering regulations for homes and businesses in order to better conserve the region’s drinking water during the hot, dry summer months. Lawn watering regulations will be in place May 1 until October 15. What you need to know: Lawn watering is now only permitted one morning per week […]
Read more...Hospitality Sector gets New Boost through Temporary Patio Extension
April 12th, 2022Restaurants, bars and liquor manufacturers have more time to apply to make temporary service areas permanent as they recover from the pandemic. In June 2021, the Province announced it would extend existing temporary expanded service area (TESA) authorizations until June 1, 2022, to provide time for local authorities to update their patio policies and for licensees […]
Read more...2022 Federal Budget Analysis and Recap
April 7th, 2022April 7, 2022 – Today, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released the 2022 federal budget outlining the Government of Canada’s spending plans for the coming fiscal years, and revealing the current state of the government’s finances. Below, the Burnaby Board of Trade has provided some brief highlights of the 304-page budget document, including some of […]
Read more...Dr. Henry Confirms Repeal of Vaccine Card and COVID Safety Plans – April 8
April 5th, 2022Announced today, the provincial health officer has confirmed the repeal of Vaccine Card and COVID Safety Plans, adding the removal of post-secondary residencies requiring proof of vaccination. Effective Friday, April 8: Proof of vaccination will no longer be required under public health order to access businesses, events and services Individual businesses and event organizers can choose to continue […]
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