Local schools have been working hard to raise funds to aid victims of the Nepal earthquakes, and recently, a local business decided to help out, as well.
Hemlock Printers raised more than $4,800 for the Nepal Earthquake Fund in less than two weeks.
The company announced the results of its fundraising efforts on its Facebook page last week.
The funds will go to the Canadian Red Cross and UNICEF Canada, according to the announcement.
“The Canadian Red Cross and UNICEF Canada are utilizing their team and emergency relief specialists to assist the people of Nepal in various ways and the funds generated are essential,” the post stated.
A 7.8 magnitude quake struck Nepal in April and a second quake, with a magnitude of 7.3, hit on May 12.
Burgers Etc celebrates 10 years
A popular local burger joint is celebrating a decade in the city this weekend.
Burgers Etc. BBQ House opened in Burnaby Heights 10 years ago on June 1, according to co-owner Mary Levesque.
The restaurant will be serving appetizers and cake on Sunday, May 31, between noon and 2 p.m. to celebrate, as Burgers Etc. is closed on Mondays, Levesque said in an email to the NOW.
“Everybody is welcome to come,” she wrote.
Burgers Etc. is located at 4091 Hastings St.
Higher learning for local businesses
While college students have wrapped up their studies and are preparing to enjoy the summer, Burnaby businesses are getting a chance at increasing their post-secondary knowledge.
Andrew Petter, SFU’s president and vice-chancellor, is the next presenter for the Burnaby Board of Trade’s Distinguished Speaker Series.
Petter’s speaking topic is B.C.’s innovation engines: How universities can help us win in the global economy.
His talk is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown.
Tickets are $30 each, $145 for a group of five, or $225 for a reserved table of eight.
To register, call 604-412-0100, email, or go to the board's website.
Mother’s Love fundraiser correction
The previous mention of the Mother’s Love fundraiser which ran in our print edition on Friday, May 22, contained incorrect information.
The fundraiser is being held by Debbie Siu, one of the owners of Making Memories with Scrapbooking, and Anita Alberto of Anita Alberto Photography.
Partial proceeds from Mother’s Love photo sessions will go to the proposed Pacific Autism Family Centre. The fundraiser runs until the end of June.
Siu’s name was mispelled in the previous column. My sincere apologies to Siu for the error.
