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Concrete slab at Kensington will cost nearly $2.9M to repair
LaurenVanderdeen lvanderdeen@burnabynow comThe City of Burnaby is closing Kensington Arena for the fall season because of a failed concrete slab that will cost almost $2 9 million to fix.
The 1973-built NHLsized ice rink has “encountered some significant issues,” according to a staff report, and the concrete slab under the ice needs to be replaced.
“The existing slab of the rink has heaved in two areas, leading to ruptured refrigeration lines,” said the report
“As a result, most of the brine, which is vital for the rink’s functionality, has drained from the system Given these circumstances, it is evident that the current slab cannot be salvaged.”
The fix for the “unexpected and significant failure issues” will cost an estimated $2.89 million, which council approved at its July 24 meeting
The rink will be closed for the upcoming fall season, which begins Aug 21, according to a city press release.
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Local residents are arming themselves with helmets and umbrellas against a silent menace terrorizing a Burnaby park.
A growing number of runners and walkers at Squint Lake Park at the foot of Burnaby Mountain have been startled by the airborne attacker’s assaults usually from behind, sometimes drawing blood.
“It’s just a matter of time before she attacks someone again,” area resident Natalia Samartseva said
The culprit is an owl that has claimed a corner of the park as her or his own and periodically attacks people who venture into it
Samartseva said she personally knows four people from the neighbourhood who’ve been attacked, two of whom were knocked to the ground.
“Some people have installed a sign there, saying people should be aware; she attacks from behind
and people should wear protection, like helmets,” Samartseva said.
She reached out to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service to see if the aggressive bird could be removed and relocated, but she hasn’t heard back
The service told the NOW there had been no complaints about the bird and, anyway, the province’s conservation officers focus on animals that are deadly to humans, such as cougars and bears
“They do not attend owl interactions,” stated an email from the Environment Ministry.
The City of Burnaby is aware of the Squint Lake Park owl, according to public affairs manager Chris Bryan.
He said the parks department put up temporary warning signs about two weeks ago and permanent signage is on the way.
“Forests are the owl’s natural habitat – so our main response to these issues when they pop up
is to educate and provide warning signs to give people a heads up,” Bryan said in an email “The city does not capture and kill owls, but we may consider temporarily closing a trail if the owl issue persists in a given area ”
Sofi Hindmarch, an owl expert with the FraserValley Conservancy, suspects the bird is a barred owl and says its aggressive behaviour should taper off over the next few weeks.
“They have young right now; they have the owlets, so they’re being defensive,” Hindmarch told the NOW.
The owlets are likely out of the nest by now and are learning to fly nearby, she said.
“They’re just in that stage of becoming independent,” she said And the folks at Squint Lake Park might actually be spotting two different owls, according to Hindmarch, since male and female owls raise their young together.
Attacks by barred owls
aren’t as uncommon as attacks by other species because they are less shy of humans, according to Hindmarch.
She said barred owls will nest in areas frequented by humans, so interactions between the two are just more common.
But not all barred owls are the same, either “It really comes down to the individual,” Hindmarch said. “It’s kind of like parents Some are
more helicopter than others, I guess.This one seems to be very clear that no one’s going close to their babies.”
To keep safe over the next few weeks, Hindmarch recommends park goers steer clear of the area especially at dawn and dusk, when owls are most active
Moving through the area, people should stay vigilant.
Because owls’ wings
make almost no noise and they often attack from behind, most people don’t know what hit them before they see the owl flying away.
“They come in quite forcefully,” Hindmarch said “They can make some pretty serious puncture wounds on your head. I would be very careful ”
Other ways to keep safe include wearing a hat and tucking in ponytails, since the latter look like squirrel tails to owls, according Hindmarch
She stopped short of recommending helmets or umbrellas, since helmets could injure the bird and umbrellas might end up shredded.
Moving the birds during the nesting season would require permission from the provincial government, which it would be unlikely to grant at this time, according to Hindmarch
“It’s a sensitive time,” she said “I think it’s just something that we’ll have to learn to coexist with.”
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Police investigators are looking for more witnesses and any video footage of a horrific crash that killed a female passenger and injured two drivers on Hastings Street in Burnaby last week.
Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Hastings andWillingdon
Avenue just before 5 a m onWednesday, July 19 for a collision between a silver or grey Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck and aToyota Supra
The female victim was the passenger in the Supra, according to police
“Burnaby RCMP is specifically looking for video of a pickup truck, possibly travelling at a high
rate of speed between Abbott Street inVancouver andWillingdon Avenue in Burnaby between 4:45 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Wednesday,” said a Burnaby RCMP news release last Friday.
A dashcam video circulating on social media shows a westboundToyota turning left ontoWillingdon on an advanced green
light when it is struck by a pickup travelling eastbound on Hastings.
The video shows an RCMP cruiser stopped at the light at the time of the collision
Anyone with information or video footage is asked to call Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999. Quote file number 202324780.
Burnaby RCMP’s Criminal Collision InvestigationTeam (CCIT) is investigating the crash
The Independent Investigations Office is also investigating whether the actions of police played any role in the collision
TheVancouver Police Department told the IIO there had been an earlier crash between a Chevrolet
Silverado and a taxi near the intersection of Hastings and Abbott streets shortly before 5 a m that morning, according to an IIO news release
“The driver of the truck reportedly continued eastbound on Hastings Street towards Burnaby following the collision,” stated the release
We’re introducing more housing types to Burnaby’s neighbourhoods through the Housing Choices Program
Laneway homes and secondary suites in semi-detached homes on properties with laneway access were recently approved by City Council we ’ re getting ready to start accepting building permit applications for these housing types in the fall
As part of the next phase, we ’ re expanding these types of housing to properties without laneway access We’re also exploring options for introducing more “missing middle housing” for all lot types in single- and two-family areas and we want your input!
Take our online survey to share your thoughts on properties without laneway access and other missing middle housing choices
Deadline: Thursday, August 31
Missing middle housing is lower-density, multi-unit housing that bridges the gap between single-family homes and mid- and high-rise apartment buildings Missing middle housing adds to the diversity of ground-level housing options for residents and can provide family-friendly dwellings that are more affordable than singlefamily homes These can include duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, rowhomes, townhomes and cottage courts on single- and two-family lots
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The report noted the “limited availability and high demand for ice rinks in Burnaby” means staff are “eager” to begin work on the project.
They hope to complete the work in time for the upcoming 2024 winter-spring ice season, according to the report
The cost of the project will include removing and replacing the rink slab and apron, including hazardous materials remediation, dasher boards, new sports
flooring and complete refrigeration system design and construction, according to the report.
The much-delayed Rosemary Brown Arena in South Burnaby, located at 10th Avenue and 18th Street, is still not finished, though its construction is expected to be completed in the third quarter of this year.The arena, with two NHL-sized ice rinks, was originally supposed to be finished in fall 2021.
Those who want to ice skate in North Burnaby
this season will have to go to Burnaby Lake Arena, in the Bill Copeland Sports Centre, at 3676 Kensington Ave.
Skating lessons, fall programming and drop-in skating sessions normally held at Kensington Arena will be moved to Burnaby Lake Arena, according to the press release
The Kensington building, at 6159 Curtis St., will stay open on weekdays from 7:30 a m to 3:30 p.m. to provide public washroom access
BROKEN SLAB: Kensington Arena will be closed for the fall season this year, due to ‘significant issues’ with the concrete slab under the ice. PHOTO GOOGLE STREETVIEW
A woman killed in a single-vehicle crash in Burnaby lastWednesday may have suffered a “sudden medical incident” before the collision, according to police
Burnaby RCMP got a report just before 5 p m on July 19 that a Kia Soul had driven through the intersection of CanadaWay and Kensington Avenue and into a retaining wall, according to a police news release Friday
Despite lifesaving attempts by first responders, the vehicle’s lone occupant, an adult woman, died, the release said.
There were no other injuries.
Investigators are now seeking dashcam footage and witnesses.
“There are early indications the driver may have suffered a sudden medical incident prior to the
crash,” Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Laura Hirst said in the release. “It is still important that we hear from those who may have seen the vehicle prior to the crash or witnessed the collision.”
Anyone who witnessed the crash or may have dashcam video of incident (or of the vehicle before the collision between 5 and 5:10 p.m.) is urged to call Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999
Quote file number 2324858.
CRASH: Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision at Canada Way and Kensington Avenue on July 19
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One of the key pieces of legislation to be introduced in the fall legislature sitting (or perhaps the next spring session) will be amendments to the province’s Police Act that will ensure we never repeat the debacle that occurred when Surrey tried to transition to a new police force.
The attempt by Surrey to first move away from the RCMP and towards creating its own municipal police force, and then bizarrely try to move back to the RCMP was at times comedic, error-prone and costly, both in terms of real dollars as well as political capital
Solicitor-General Mike Farnworth finally put an end to months of wrangling by using his powers under the Police Act to order Surrey to continue transitioning to the new Surrey Police Services
It was a welcome move, and it has im-
plications for other jurisdictions as well.
The RCMP is clearly at a crossroads as an organization, and other municipalities that have the RCMP providing local policing may begin exploring their options for policing in the years ahead
Farnworth has indicated the changes to the Police Act will better clarify that process they will, among other things, give the provincial government a closer role in any transition should it be used in the future As well (and this is critical), the changes will not allow any municipality embarking on a transition to its own police force to then “pull a Surrey” and try to reverse course down the road.
Surrey council’s decision to shift back to the RCMP was unprecedented and led to great confusion and uncertainty To create a brand-new force employing hun-
dreds of people and then attempt to get rid of it by transitioning back to a police force that was experiencing chronic and seemingly unsolvable staffing issues was, to say the very least, ill-advised.
Some will argue that an elected council should be allowed to reconsider its position and change things up, even after a couple of years But when the impact of that council’s decision reverberates beyond its municipal boundaries and potentially threatens the safety of its residents, the provincial government will step in, as it did in this situation
Surrey Police Services Chief Const. Norm Lepinski estimates the full transition to his force could take up to three years, but he thinks it will take less than a year for the SPS to exceed the RCMP in terms of front-line staff, and thus become
the jurisdictional police force in Surrey Police reform is clearly in the air.The Toronto Star recently reported the federal government and senior RCMP officials want to turn the storied force into a “FBI of the North,” responsible for things like investigating terrorism, cybercrime and organized crime and no longer involved in daily policing in cities
An all-party B.C. legislature committee has recommended moving to a provincial police force, but that seems well down the road.
As more municipalities eye transitioning to their own police force, those looming Police Act amendments should provide a much-needed road map to ensure they won’t end up in the ditch like Surrey.
Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC
Editor: As the sun set over Deer Lake Park, music enthusiasts and families eagerly gathered for the much-anticipated annual Symphony in the Park event (July 15). The evening promised a harmonious blend of symphonic melodies by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, cultural richness and a spirit of togetherness However, as the orchestra began their performance, a noticeable absence left many of us feeling wistful and disheartened the familiar strains of O Canada were missing
Year after year, attending Symphony in the Park has been a cherished tradition for Burnaby residents like me The opening notes of O Canada have traditionally symbolized a sense of togetherness, as all who were able rose and/or sang along to the anthem This year, though, the cherished tradition seemed to vanish, leaving a void in the spirits of those present
I appreciated the Tsleil-Waututh warm welcome and the inspiring Coast Salish Anthem. Indeed, as a student of Canadian history, I recognize that it is crucial to acknowledge the significance of Indigenous cultures and heritage especially as we all continue through the process of Reconciliation and that the VSO’s efforts in this regard are commendable However, does this mean that a traditional element of many events, that of starting with O Canada, must be cast aside?
In this way, a burning question lingers: why was the decision made to exclude O Canada?
As a patron of the VSO, I feel it important to understand the rationale behind this choice. Was it an oversight? Was it an attempt to experiment with the programme’s structure? Or was it a deliberate decision to undermine our anthem, one warranting a deeper explanation?
Symphony in the Park has long been a platform where the VSO connects with the local community, fostering an environment of mutual respect and appreciation for culture and art It is precisely this connection that has made the event so special for the city and its residents However, this year’s omission may risk leaving a sense of detachment from a tradition that has been part of our collective identity, which may not sit well with many attendees
Our national anthem is not merely a musical piece; it is a symbol of our shared values, history and aspirations As an immigrant Canadian myself, it serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who came before us to build this imperfect place, and an acknowledgment of the diverse tapestry of people who now call Canada their home
As I look forward to future VSO Deer Lake performances, I hope that the missing note from this year’s event will be restored, reigniting the spirit of togetherness and embracing the cultural mosaic that makes us who we are, bound by music and a love for our home
Shane Atienza
Editor: Re: Burnaby proposes new city hall. Other than for the sake of building big expensive shiny things with bronze plaques for their names, I hope our leaders reconsider this idea.
Yes, the current city hall (built in 1955) is out of date It is only about 20 years newer than Vancouver’s city hall (1936) and maybe a few years newer than New West’s city hall (1953) It is shameful that Burnaby citizen’s have to endure this “out-of-date” stigma.
Surely, when the world seems to be working remotely, when the mayor and council shamelessly profess their green/eco virtues, when there is a glut of available offices (take the old gold GVRD building, please … it has been empty for at least four years), when the Metrotown traffic even slows emergency vehicles to a crawl, and when the 100,000+
households in Burnaby are cutting back to pay for groceries, taxes, etc. this mayor and council has the chutzpah to argue that they need to spend $70 million on a monument with fancy plaques in Metrotown because the old building is not inclusive, is not up-to-date, is at capacity
Suck it up, buttercup.
The previous mayor may have not been well-liked, but at least he pushed council to safeguard the citizens’ money. Yes, it is our money It is not council money It is our hardearned money, either through taxes or the crazy developers’ levies that make our city less and less liveable
So come on Control your hubris, make good decisions that make sense. Move if you must; but don’t build because you can
Al Louie
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Now open for the season FREE gate admission Carousel rides $2.65 each
Until September 4 Open Tuesday-Sunday (plus statutory holidays) 11am-4:30pm
Explore the histories of Burnaby’s diverse communities in this 10-acre open-air site
For more information, visit: BurnabyVillageMuseum.ca
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Be active, be creative or learn something new! Enjoy a wide range of activities at Burnaby’s recreation and cultural facilities. Add activities to your Wish List on August 8. Fall registration starts September 7 for Burnaby residents and September 11 for everyone else
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Every summer, Burnaby comes alive with incredible events, festivals and programs. For more information on these and other events, visit: Burnaby.ca/Events
SUMMER CINEMA
Fridays in August | Civic Square
BURNABY BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL
New for 2023: free admission
Aug 12 | Deer Lake Park
SUMMER STAGES
until Aug 25 | Confederation Park
WILLINGDON COMMUNITY FAIR
Aug 30 | Willingdon Heights Park
SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER
until Sep 1 | Various locations & dates
Celebrate summer with this recurring free live performance series at Confederation Park everyTuesday to Friday This weekend, on Friday, July 28, Indigenous storyteller Kung Jaadee will be narrating her Haida and Squamish stories from noon to 1 p.m., followed by an exciting drumming session with Rhythm Resource at 2 p m
Just bring a blanket or a chair to make a mid-day picnic out of it
WHEN: Friday, July 28; noon to 1 p.m. and 2 to 2:45 p.m.
WHERE: Confederation Park (by the spray park)
COST: Free
After a successful Black HistoryWalk in February, the Ethiopian Affairs in B.C. group is now encouraging community members to don their orangeT-shirts and join fellow runners on Saturday, July 29, for their first Orange Run for First Nations at Central Park in Burnaby
The free five-kilometre run will begin at Patterson station (near Central Park) at 7 a m for people to reflect and create awareness around issues surrounding First Nations communities and Indigenous peoples.
Attendees are encouraged to gather early and warm up for the run
WHEN: Saturday, July 29 at 7 a.m.
WHERE: Patterson station (4101
Beresford St., Burnaby)
COST: Free, on-site registration
Bring your high energy and dance to upbeat Bollywood and Punjabi numbers at this thrilling neon party at the Rec Room this Saturday.
The Rec Room will be hosting Urban Desi Summer Fest, a celebration of Bollywood and Punjab, on Saturday, July 29 from 9 p m onwards The 19+ event will be an exciting party, with energetic music, dance and more.
The Lower Mainland GreenTeam (LMGT) is back for another community cleanup session in Burnaby this weekend, and the team is calling for volunteers After a series of community cleanup events that kicked off earlier in the spring and carried on into the summer, the GreenTeam, in partnership with the City of Burnaby, will be at the Bonsor Recreation Complex on Saturday, July 29 from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p m
The previous cleanup event in Burnaby broke a personal record and became the largest litter cleanup organized by the GreenTeam with 74 volunteers of all ages turning up.
The organizers hope the record can be broken again at the July 29 cleanup
WHEN: Saturday, July 29 from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave.; meet at the southwest parking lot. COST: Free; register at tinyurl.com/ CleanupatBonsor
WHEN: Saturday, July 29 at 9 p.m.
WHERE: The Rec Room Brentwood (1920 Willingdon Ave., unit 2106)
COST: From $7.70, tickets available at tinyurl.com/ DesiSummerFestatRecRoom
Have questions or ideas for the elected public officials of the city?You can join Mayor Mike Hurley this Sunday at Christine Sinclair Community Centre for a
healthy walk and chat
The walk happens rain or shine every final Sunday of each month from March to October It gives community members an opportunity to chat with the mayor about any questions or ideas they may have
There will also be $2 pancake breakfast served at 10 a.m. by the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society for you to enjoy.
WHEN: Sunday, July 30; 9 to 10 a.m.
WHERE: Christine Sinclair Community Centre (3713 Kensington Ave.)
COST: Free
In 2019, Joanne Morneau was vacationing in the Caribbean, snorkelling in a remote beach when she noticed it all the plastic and garbage on the shores of the beautiful beach.
Shocked and upset by the sight, it was at this point that Moreau knew she wanted to help do something about it
Upon returning home, Morneau got to work: building a community of volunteer sewers to make reusable fabric bags tackling two issues at hand: plastic pollution and textile pollution
From a small group of two to a group of 50 all over the Lower Mainland, FraserValley andVancouver Island, the volunteer group now called Fabric Bag Solutions has grown a lot since their inception in June 2019.
Having sewn and donated more than 12,000 bags to food banks, women’s shelters and hospital auxiliary gift shops across the province, the volunteers, led by Morneau, will be at the Burnaby farmers market this Saturday, July 29 to raise awareness about the cause and fundraise for the group to buy new threads, sewing machines and equipment.
“Many of (our volunteers) have more than one sewing machine and it costs at least $150 to service the machine We’re already giving so much time to this project, so we (want to) make some money to support our own group,” Morneau said.
Folks interested in donating money, machines, threads, and/or volunteer are encouraged to contact Morneau at fabricbag solution@gmail.com.
You can check out the group and their bags at the market, in the parking lot at Burnaby City Hall, on Saturday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A beloved seniors’ lunch program in Burnaby has returned after a pandemic hiatus and program organizers want more folks to join in on the fun.
The community lunch
table program, run by the Confederation Seniors’ Association at the Confederation Community Seniors’ Centre, has been providing healthy, low-cost meals for seniors aged 55 and over for decades.
Les Blanchard, a recent
board member of the association, said the lunch program is important because it’s a place where seniors can come and meet other seniors, especially after the pandemic
“That’s the aim, is to get seniors together,” he said.
“They were yearning for somewhere to meet other people (during the pandemic), even though they had to wear masks and all the rest of it ”
The lunch program serves up a wide variety of meals (ranging from ham-
burgers to clam chowder to fish and chips to chicken cordon bleu with a tasty dessert and coffee, of course) for $10 a meal fromTuesday to Friday
“Sometimes it’s worthwhile going just for the
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dessert,” Blanchard said with a laugh.
But the seniors’ association has faced multiple challenges in recent years, including the previous chef retiring and rampant inflation Then the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered the program.
But a recent “miracle” donation and help from the City of Burnaby has meant the resurgence of the program Blake Elliot, known as “Mister Blake” of the misterBlake Foundation, gave an undisclosed amount to support the community lunch table.
The City of Burnaby also “came through” and now provides the chef and the dishwasher, according to Blanchard
Burnaby’s Citizen Support Services department, which helps seniors live independently, drives seniors from around the city to the lunch program several times a month with the support of volunteer drivers.
The meal gets seniors involved in a variety of other activities hosted by the association, ranging from bingo to chess to line dancing and more the association runs about 60 programs in total.
Blanchard noted many seniors might not know about the program, which started up again about six weeks ago
“It’s reminding the people we’re back!”
For more information about the community lunch table program and the Confederation Seniors’ Association, call 604-2941936 or visit the centre in person at 4585 Albert St.
You can find out more about programs offered by Burnaby’s Citizen Support Services at www.burnaby. ca/citizensupportservices and register for programs at www burnaby ca/ registrationsystem.
We encourage seniors to keep the companions they love Moving into a retirement residence shouldn’t mean you have to part with your dog or cat The bonds we form, and the health benefits of keeping pets, are well understood Pets enrich our lives as much as we do theirs They make a huge difference Pets are welcome at The
Our team of health professionals are here to help if you’re suffering from chronic pain Following a comprehensive assessment, we will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan From there, a combination of supervised exercise, massage, and manual therapy will be used to help you recover faster and get back to living your life!
Get back to the active, healthy life you want and deserve!
Organizers of February’s Black HistoryWalk are back with another event this weekend this time to stand in solidarity with the people of First Nations in Canada.
The Ethiopian Affairs in B C group is encouraging community members to don their orangeT-shirts and join fellow runners on Saturday, July 29, for their Orange Run for First Nations at Central Park in Burnaby.
The non-profit, dedicated to promoting Ethiopian cultural values and history through the arts, is hosting the five-kilometre run for
people to reflect and create awareness around issues surrounding First Nations communities and Indigenous peoples.
The run will begin from Patterson station (Central Park) at 7 a m Attendees are encouraged to gather early and warm up for the run
It is free for people of all ages and communities to attend, although organizer Moges Seblehiwot said donations are welcome.
“This is to honour and pay tribute to the First Nations people of Canada, specifically in B C , ” Seblehiwot said “We are in the Truth and Reconciliation process, and we believe
this is a process and not a one-time action. So we want to be part of it.”
He hopes that the community can come together in raising awareness while enjoying a fun run with the Ethiopian community Follow the Ethiopian Affairs in B C Facebook page (www facebook com/ ethiaffairs) for more information.
People can register onsite before the walk or call 236-997-0676 to sign up ahead
Since a limited number of orange shirts is available, Seblehiwot is encouraging participants to wear their own orangeT-shirts.
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anatesh@burnabynow com
Two groups that breed, raise and train assistance and service dogs are partnering for a national campaign to raise awareness about the “urgent” need for volunteer puppy-raisers and funding.
Pacific Assistance Dogs
(PADS), based in Burnaby, and National Service Dogs, based in Cambridge, Ont , noted in a joint press release the demand for certified assistance dogs has increased from pre-pandemic levels. But the two groups are facing a crunch in volunteer numbers.
LauraWatamanuk, ex-
ecutive director of Burnaby-based PADS, noted the demand has increased by 30 per cent from their pre-pandemic levels
which means the group has to continually recruit and retain significant numbers of volunteers to help raise their puppie
“During the p ic there was an o ing of support cial and time time since, we’ve of compassion fa we’re struggling and retain volunt said.
The Burnaby cility will need vo for its 16 puppie cility currently T urging anyone who wish es to make a difference in the society to volunteer or make a donation Find out more at pads.ca.
FUTURE STAR: Nebula is one of the puppies that need volunteers to take them home and raise them.
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anatesh@burnabynow com
If you think your neighbourhood is looking a little cleaner of late, you might have some community members to thank.
The Lower Mainland GreenTeam (LMGT) and City of Burnaby are partnering up for another litter cleanup this weekend
On Saturday, July 29, the GreenTeam is calling on volunteers to join the cleanup around Bonsor Recreation Complex from 9:45 a m to 1 p m
In an email to the NOW, Ashton Kerr, program manager of LMGT, said the last litter cleanup in Burnaby on June 24
broke their personal record and became the largest litter cleanup organized by the GreenTeam with 74 volunteers of all ages turning up
They included families with young children, high school and university students, newcomers, working professionals and retirees, the email noted And it was approximately half the volunteers’ first time participating in a litter cleanup, she added
She hopes the record will be broken on the July 29 cleanup day
People of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to volunteer
The goal is to care for the community and nature, ensuring litter stays out of ecosystems and waterways, while also socializing in the outdoors
The event runs rain or shine, and gloves, tools, safety vests, supplies, educational instruction and refreshments will be provided.
Interested folks can sign up directly on their Meetup Page (see tinyurl.com/ LitterCleanupJuly29) or by emailing ashton@ greenteamscanada.ca.
Volunteers at the event will also receive a token of appreciation from a sustainable business
Following the July event, the group will be inviting members from the community for two more litter cleanups in the city: on Saturday, Aug. 26 at
the Edmonds Community Centre and Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Eileen Dailly Pool and Fitness Centre
JULY LITTER CLEANUP
wWhen: Saturday, July 29 from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
wWhere: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave.; meet at the southwest parking lot.
w More info: Sign up at www.tinyurl.com/ LitterCleanupJuly29.
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As the weather gets hotter and hotter, there might be quite a number of ways to beat the heat and a visit to the mall could be one of them.
Metropolis at Metrotown is welcoming summer with new events, activities and experiences for people of all ages to enjoy
All summer long, until Sept. 24, the mall has transformed into a summer destination featuring art installations around the mall, Pride dance, interactive outdoor and indoor spaces, indoor parks, workshops and more.
For the outdoor lovers, the mall’s outdoor space at the South Plaza will feature art installations in-
cluding the unveiling of a new installation and floor mural produced by creative placemaking and public art firm, MASSIVart
An immersive sculptural work, Hymn to the Big Wheel, exploring the illusion and physicality of colour and natural light in space, by acclaimed British artist LizWest, has been installed at the outdoor plaza.
A hand-painted floor mural is the work of artistsTrevorWheatley and Cosmo Dean; the mural, designed to offer a new sense of welcome to the revamped outdoor space, will showcase the importance of community representing the outdoor nature of the summer sea-
son in theVancouver area. Visitors to the outdoor space can also sit and enjoy refreshing beverages and sweet and savoury treats.
For those who want to stay indoors and cool, the mall will open multi-
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Your access to local provinc al and nationa news is going to be revoked on Google, Facebook and Instagram
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Recently Canada passed the Onl ne News Act, also known as Bi l C-18, wh ch has led to a standoff between the government, Google and Meta the parent company behind Facebook and Instagram
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Pride, the mall will host a series of live dance performances by FakeKnot Arts Society in the South Plaza at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. respectively It is grounded in street, commercial and contemporary dance techniques that honour the queer, POC (person of colour) identity of artistic director Ralph Escamillan.
ny, teaching how to plant thriving herbs, plus arts and crafts workshops and other performances
For every workshop participant, Metropolis at Metrotown will be donating $5 to the Burnaby Hospital Foundation.
ple mini indoor “parks” for the whole family to gather, have an indoor picnic and have fun The largest of the parks will be located in the grand court
On Friday, Aug 4, in celebration of Burnaby
The performance, also curated by MASSIVart, was created in response to LizWest’s art installation, where five performers will activate the sculpture and interact with its vivid kaleidoscope of colours through movements that knot together
Aside from these performances, there will also be summer workshops fromThe Heart Compa-
For the full schedule of workshops, visit mall’s website at www.metropolis atmetrotown.com.
The mall will also give back to the Burnaby Hospital Foundation by donating a percentage of proceeds raised through Summer AtThe Met.
The MET Passport Challenge allows visitors to earn stamps at participating businesses and redeem them for mall merchandise
SUMMER AT THE MET: Celebrate summer at the Metrotown mall with art installations, dance and more until Sept. 24.
ESPOSITO, Armando
August 6, 1925 - July 23, 2023
Armando Esposito (97) of Burnaby, passed away on July 23, 2023 He was born in Nicastro Italy, August 6, 1925 He was oved by al who knew him
He never had a bad word to say about anyone
He s surv ved by his daughter Josie, grandson Stephen (Rita), grandchldren Bianca and Sebastan, nieces and nephews Adriana, Roberto, Rena do, Gino, Vrgil
A servce wi l be held on August 3 at 11:00am at St Helen’s Church 3860 Trumph St, Burnaby
JACKSON, Anthony William
October 3, 1939 to June 30, 2023
W th great sadness we announce the passing of Tony W Jackson (83) Tony d ed peaceful y on June 30, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce, his sons Bruce and Chris, Chris’ w fe Al ison, and his beloved granddaughters Georgia and Ju iet
Tony was a dedicated teacher and coach at New Westminster Secondary Schoo for over 25 years
Tony’s aim was to inspire in hs students a love of geography, history and art In h s spare time, he oved to buid elaborate mode railways, p ay with his cats, watch rugby and British comed es, t nker and fix things, lsten to mus c and spend time on the water
A Celebration of Life for Tony W Jackson will be held on Thursday, August 3rd from 1 to 4 pm at Centennial Lodge, Queens Park, New Westminster
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