Training the skilled workforce that powers Burnaby – with BCIT president Dr. Jeff Zabudsky

Mayor Mike Hurley talks with Councillor Pietro Calendino. With his time on Burnaby City Council coming to a close, we are reflecting on his journey and how ⁠#Burnaby⁠ has changed over that time. A teacher for 30 years, Pietro also served on the Burnaby School Board and represented Burnaby North as an MLA. In 2002, he was first elected to Burnaby City Council and has since been re-elected five times. His contributions have been recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, the 125th Anniversary of Confederation of Canada Medal, and a Knighthood of the Star from the #Italian Republic, his country of birth before immigrating to Canada in 1959.

Mayor Mike Hurley talks with Councillor Sav Dhaliwal, who for nearly 24 years has dedicated himself to Burnaby, listening to residents, weighing different perspectives and bringing sound judgment to so many important decisions that have and will serve our city for years to come. With his time on Burnaby City Council coming to a close, we'll reflect on his journey and discuss how #Burnaby has changed over that time.

Mayor Mike Hurley talks with Cllr Daniel Tetrault and Kate McMahon, Burnaby lead of For Our Kids and a member of the Beecher Creek #Streamkeepers community. Daniel is the Chair of Burnaby's #Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee. This discussion explores the important work of volunteers and community groups in protecting and improving our parks and green spaces; ensuring access to these spaces keeps pace with the needs of a growing city, and how local planning across housing, transportation and other areas of growth are crucial to making that possible. We also discuss the role parks play in supporting active living for people of all ages and across our diverse communities; creating places where children can learn about nature and have opportunities for free play outdoors; and the wider role our parks can play in achieving our #climate goals, from providing cooling and managing stormwater to supporting local food production.

Mayor Mike Hurley talks with Isabel Kolic, executive director of the Heights Merchants Association, and one of the local #BurnabyHeights merchants, Aaron Morrison who is the operations manager with Kearney Funeral Services. Burnaby Heights is one of our region’s most distinctive commercial districts, where hundreds of local businesses support thousands of jobs, provide essential services and attract visitors to our city. Protecting that local character is so important as #Burnaby continues to grow. This discussion explores the diversity, culture and passion that make Burnaby Heights such a vibrant and unique part of our city, while also looking at the opportunities and challenges shaping the community today.

Mayor Mike Hurley talks with Amy Lang, president of North Shore and Mammoth Studios. Amy oversees Mammoth Studios here in #Burnaby, a major film and television production facility featuring a 120,665-square-foot sound stage, one of the largest in North America. Mammoth attracts major productions from around the world to our city. She also serves as treasurer of Screen BC, helping to strengthen and grow the industry across the province. This discussion explores why “Hollywood North” is right here in Burnaby with nearly two-thirds of Metro Vancouver’s total studio space, the wide range of skilled jobs our #film and #television industry creates, and how it attracts investment while showcasing our city to audiences around the world.