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June 2016 The Commuting Issue

With a mission to inform, empower, celebrate and advocate for British Columbia's current and aspiring business leaders, BCBusiness go behind the headlines and bring readers face to face with the key issues and people driving business in B.C.

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S p e c i a l F e a t u r e Home of the Computers for Schools Program Thank you for helping us deliver over 150,000 computers to B.C. schools Find out how you can donate your old tech and make a difference at www.reusetechbc.ca BC Tech for Learning.indd 1 16-04-18 10:48 AM Proudly supporting the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Fire Department for over 12 years 106-1515 Barrow Street, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1B7 604 985 0340 | info@bccommunications.ca www.bccommunications.ca BC Communications.indd 1 16-04-25 10:37 AMCommunity Beneƒt Bonus Policy that gives developers the opportunity to add density to a building site, in exchange for contributions toward valuable community amenities such as child care centres, a—ordable housing units and non-proƒt spaces. The city also plans to construct a Performing Arts Centre in the near future, further enhancing entertainment and cultural opportunities. As for Edmonds, it "is also thriving, with a mixed-use community proposed for the Edmonds and Kingsway area," says Mayor Corrigan. "Complementing this, the ƒrst phase of the Southgate Neighbourhood will move forward in 2016. Ultimately, this 48-acre neighbourhood will include a new ƒve- acre park and will re¢ect the citizen input that is shaping its character and design. We're also planning to construct two ice skating rinks in the Edmonds area. "After so many years of planning and envisioning Burnaby's natural role as the vibrant centre of Metro Vancouver, it is gratifying to see it all coming together," says Mayor Corrigan. "Our enviable natural attributes are now complemented by thriving town centres that are becoming more attractive, people-friendly, economically diverse and culturally dynamic with each passing day. Our city's great past has set the stage for a promising future!"

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