BBOT Congratulates BC Conservatives and Burnaby’s Elected MLAsÂ
The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) congratulates the BC Conservative Party and Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson on their victory in the October 24 provincial election. We also congratulate the five MLAs elected to represent Burnaby and look forward to working with them on issues affecting the city’s business…
Vassilis Souvlaki Greek Taverna Announced as 2026 Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Inductee
Past Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Inductees Burnaby, BC – The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is delighted to announce that Vassilis Souvlaki Greek Taverna is the 2026 inductee into the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame. The Burnaby Business Hall of Fame is an annual award presented…
BBOT Congratulates Burnaby’s Mayor, Council and School Trustees
BBOT Congratulates Burnaby’s Mayor, Council and School Trustees The Burnaby Board of Trade congratulates Mike Hurley on his re-election as Mayor of Burnaby, along with all those elected to Burnaby City Council and the Burnaby Board of Education in the 2026 municipal election. Burnaby’s continued growth brings…
BBOT Recognizes Freshet News for Small Business Excellence
Freshet News The Burnaby Board of Trade is proud to recognize Freshet News (FRESH-uht)Â as the inaugural recipient of the BC Chamber of Commerce Small Business Excellence Award for Burnaby. As part of the Chamber’s Small Business Week celebrations, the award recognizes small businesses across British Columbia that…
2026 Small Business Week Summit
Small Business Week takes place next week, offering businesses opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. As a BBOT member, you’ll have even more access through the BC Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Week Summit, featuring a week of free sessions with industry experts sharing practical strategies to…
27th Annual BBEA Finalists
The Burnaby Board of Trade is pleased to announce the finalists for the 27th Annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards (BBEAs). The BBEAs is a joint initiative of the Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby, celebrating businesses, entrepreneurs and not-for-profit organizations for their contributions to…
Burnaby Candidates for the Provincial Election
Burnaby Candidates for the Provincial Election A provincial general election has been called, and British Columbians will elect 93 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). Each MLA represents an electoral district, or riding, and holds a seat in the provincial Legislature. This page is a resource to help Burnaby…
Tariff Impacts: An Opportunity for Members to Share Feedback
If tariffs are affecting your business, BBOT members can share their experience directly with the federal government. Wade Chang, MP for Burnaby Central, invites local businesses facing tariff-related challenges not addressed by existing federal programs or measures to reach out to his office. This is an opportunity…
B.C. Pauses PST Expansion on Professional ServicesÂ
Read the Province of B.C.’s Announcement The B.C. government has announced it will pause the planned expansion of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to professional services, which was scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2026. The pause comes in response to ongoing international trade disruptions and…
Burnaby Election Candidates
2026 Burnaby Election Candidates The City of Burnaby will hold its 2026 General Local Election on October 17, 2026, with advance voting opportunities available on October 3, 7 and 10. Burnaby residents will vote for one Mayor, eight City Councillors and seven School Trustees, who will help…