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Movers & Shakers: Here’s one for the brunch fans

Breakfast fans in Burnaby now have another option when it comes to finding something tasty to eat. The Quebec-based Cora Breakfast and Lunch restaurant opened its ninth franchise in B.C this week – and it’s in Burnaby.
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Donation: From left, Janet Weil, director of Children’s Hearing and Speech Centre of B.C. with Martin Pasuevicsy, director of Western Operations for Cora’s and Tom Chen, franchise owner for Cora’s Highgate location. Cora’s presented Weil with a cheque for her organization on Wednesday.

Breakfast fans in Burnaby now have another option when it comes to finding something tasty to eat.

The Quebec-based Cora Breakfast and Lunch restaurant opened its ninth franchise in B.C this week – and it’s in Burnaby. Cora’s was started in Montreal in 1987 by a single mother of three who was in need of a career. From there it ballooned and since then franchises have cropped up all over the country.

This Saturday and Sunday, stop by Cora’s for the special kids’ weekend. Kiwi, the Cora mascot, will be on location and there will be a colouring contest and giveaways. Cora Breakfast and Lunch is open Monday to Saturday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. You’ll find the all-day breakfast spot at Highgate, 7155 Kingsway.

 

Metropolis donates big money

The folks over at Metropolis at Metrotown are doing their part to support environmental programs and projects in Burnaby.

The mall is donating $10,000 to groups organizing projects including “a school garden, cooking classes, environmental education programs and community art initiatives,” noted a press release.

The donation is in honour of Earth Day on April 22. The money was collected through donations for the Metropolis Express, the kid-friendly train that runs through the mall.

Shoppers also have a chance to do their part for the community. Tweet at Metropolis on Twitter or comment on Instagram with what your plans are for Earth Day and you could win a $500 shopping spree and a $500 donation to a local charity of your choice. The contest runs April 18 to 22.

For more info, see www.metropolisatmetrotown.com.

 

Nomination period open for Play Here

BCAA is now accepting nominations for its annual Play Here initiative.

The competition awards funding of up to $100,000 to the playground rejuvenation project that receives the most votes online.

“We’re looking for play areas around the province that are in need of rejuvenation. It could be a park, a playground, a sporting facility or an after-school study area, for example – if it’s a place where kids can spend their time and develop valuable life skills, we want to hear about how it can be improved to make it a safer, batter place for kids to play,” said Shawn Pettipas, BCAA’s manager of community impact, in a press release.

The public, community groups and non-profits have until May 1 to get their nominations in. A panel of judges will shortlist the projects and then from May 30 to June 29, the public will vote for their favourite. The winner will be announced on July 11. For more info visit www.bcaaplayhere.com.

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