Just a friendly reminder that property taxes are due Wednesday, July 5 (today).
Payments and homeowner grant applications (if eligible) must be submitted before that due date to avoid the first five per cent penalty.
There are a few ways to pay your taxes. The first is with your financial institution. You’re asked to make the payment at least three days in advance to ensure it’s received by the City of Burnaby.
Folks can also pay via a pre-authorized debit plan by registering at burnaby.ca/PAD. Pre-payments will be automatically debited from your account on the first day of each month, from August to May.
The tax man can also be paid through online and telephone banking (the account number to pay your taxes is the 12-digit roll number located on the top left corner of your notice).
Paying at city hall, (4949 Canada Way) is also an option, or paying by mail – PO Box 6200 Vancouver Station Main, Vancouver, B.C., V6B 4B5.
First Nations stories
Learn about local indigenous communities at the Burnaby Village Museum this summer.
Museum staff have been working with the Tsleil-Waututh, Kwantlen, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations to integrate aboriginal content into its school and public programs.
“Visitors stepping into our multi-purpose room this summer can discover the importance of Burnaby lands to local First Nations through stories, puppets and maps,” reads a press release.
There will be activities held every Friday in July and August from noon till 4 p.m. The cultural presenters include Rickard Fillardeau, Helen Carr, Wayne Point and T’uy’tanat-Cease Wyss.
For more information, visit burnabyvillagemuseum.ca.
All about composting
Ever wanted to learn how to compost?
The Burnaby Neighbourhood House is inviting local gardeners to its “Back to the Earth” demonstration on Saturday, July 15.
The session will teach participants to compost on a small scale and go over the usual composting procedures. It will also include worm boxes and bokashi composting, which are better suited for gardeners in small spaces, notes a press release.
The event is taking place at 7528 Meadow Ave. For more details, email [email protected].
