Burnaby to include extreme weather preparedness in next community plan

Burnaby to include extreme weather preparedness in next community plan

January 15, 2025 11:27 am PST.

Burnaby city council unanimously passed a motion to help strengthen the city's preparedness and response to natural disasters. Cecilia Hua reports.

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