About
Eight stories about Burnaby, every month.
An independent online magazine about Burnaby, BC. Each issue gathers eight carefully researched stories about the city's history, culture, people, and places.
8 Pages Burnaby is a monthly digital publication dedicated to the soul of the city, moving beyond standard news cycles. The concept is simple yet profound: every month we release exactly eight curated stories that explore Burnaby through the lens of time — Past, Present, and Future.
We operate independently, without affiliation to major media networks, and follow clear editorial and privacy standards to maintain accuracy, transparency, and trust.
We look at Burnaby the way you’d explore a familiar place with fresh eyes.
Its heritage and legends — Indigenous roots, half-forgotten stories, and the myths that still echo in the city.
Its present atmosphere — quiet corners, changing seasons, small cultural moments you’d miss if you didn’t pause.
And its people — the everyday residents, local characters, and quiet heroes who give the city its soul.
Together, these pieces form a storytelling platform that helps readers rediscover the city — connecting the depth of its past, the texture of its present, and the promise of its future.
If you have questions, ideas, or collaboration requests, feel free to reach out through the Contact page.
This website is owned and operated by BUTENKO ART STUDIO, a creative project focused on visual storytelling, local media, and research-driven publications.
Studio website: www.butenkoart.ca
Company registration number: FM1087043
Who writes 8 Pages
Editor & Publisher
Artom Butenko
Founder and editor of 8 Pages Burnaby. Writes the fact-dense, archival pieces — origins, infrastructure, and the documents that explain how the city works.
Contributing Writer
Ilarion Bohatyrov
Contributing writer covering Burnaby's places and institutions.
Contributing Writer
Brenda
Writes the literary, character-driven stories — the people and scenes that give the city its texture.