Families and seniors in Burnaby will soon benefit from 161 new affordable homes and 74 child care spaces as construction starts on a new development in the community.

Families in Burnaby will have 550 more student spaces in their community as part of the government’s plan to expand schools faster.

Community gaming grants will help not-for-profit organizations in the mainland and southwestern region deliver programs so people can stay healthy, active and connected.

More students and families in Burnaby will have access to affordable and quality child care with 160 additional child care spaces to be created on the local Simon Fraser University campus.

People in Burnaby are another step closer to expanded, modernized health-care services as Fraser Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority have selected the preferred proponent team for Phase 2 of the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment project.

BC Hydro will construct more than $1.25 billion in capital projects throughout Burnaby over the next decade to upgrade and expand the electricity grid, and provide clean power for homes and businesses in growing communities.