Heights Merchants Alert Community to Attend Open House on Sept. 10
For Immediate Release Sept. 8, 2025 In response to Translink’s public engagement process, the HMA is putting the word out to their community to attend Translink’s Open House on Wed, Sept. 10 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Confederation Community Centre (4585 Albert St.) and to fill out the Translink survey. Translink’s informational postcard was mailed only to households within 1 km of the...Read MoreBurnaby Heights Merchants seek BRT Route Section Option 2 as a balanced approach
For Immediate Release Aug 25, 2025 In response to TransLink’s public consultation on the proposed North Shore-Metrotown Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), the Heights Merchants Association (HMA) strongly supports Option 2 – Boundary Road/Lougheed Hwy. While neither option is perfect, the HMA believes Option 2 strikes the best balance between meeting the needs of the region with the needs...Read More
Crave the Heights 2025
Join us from August 14-23 2020, to enjoy Crave the Heights neighbourhood dining showcase! Read More
Hats Off Day 2025: Burnaby Heights Comes Down with a Disco Fever!
BURNABY, British Columbia – February 10, 2025 – It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie! Hats Off Day returns to Burnaby Heights on Saturday, June 7, 2025, with an exciting theme: “Disco Fever.” Hastings Street will transform into a 1970s party as Burnaby Heights businesses and community members come together with music, costumes, and community fun. Applications...Read More
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 on the Heights!
Kick off the Year of the Snake with good vibes, festive fun, and a touch of luck right here on the Heights! Lion Dancers Feel the excitement as Lion Dancers bring their vibrant energy to our local shops, spreading blessings and prosperity for 2025. It’s a timeless tradition that’s as thrilling to watch as it is meaningful. The Lion Dancers will begin at the Heights...Read More
Deck the Heights 2024
Get ready for the festive spirit to soar as Deck the Heights returns to Burnaby Heights on Dec. 1, 2024! Santa's Merry Stroll Join us from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 7 as the merry old soul Santa Claus makes his way through Burnaby Heights. For up to five hours, he’ll be greeting locals and paying visits to as many businesses as his jolly feet can...Read More
Heights Merchants Urge Burnaby Council to Protect Businesses from Translink Plan to Eliminate Curbside Parking on Hastings St.
For Immediate Release November 18, 2024 Burnaby, BC – The Heights Merchants Association (HMA) is voicing dismay and disappointment with a TransLink recommendation to Burnaby Council – to remove convenient curbside parking and eliminate 50% of public parking spots that support small businesses on Hastings Street east of Willingdon, and their customers, in favour of a bus-only lane. The HMA,...Read More
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
The Heights Merchants Association respectfully acknowledges the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. This day reminds us of the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada, urging us to engage in meaningful dialogue, recognize the past, and strive for a more equitable and inclusive future. As part of this community, we would like to share some...Read More