In the Community

Applications for the annual award for youth LGBTQ+ advocates are now open

It may have poured down rain, but that didn’t stop community members from pitching in to help during a recent food bank donation drive. Gloria Cooper and Aruna N.B.

Donations to food banks are down during the COVID-19 pandemic – but the need for their services is not.

No, you can’t get together to walk in a large group, but doesn’t need to stop you from helping the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Proud of our lively, vibrant community? You’re not alone—each of our local businesses adds to the unique flavour of Burnaby and without them, our community wouldn’t have the same spirit that it does.

A song performed by a pair of Burnaby politicians, billed as a community anthem during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now digitally available for sale, with proceeds going to the food bank. Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley and Coun. Joe Keithley – a.k.a. D.O.A.

A Burnaby city councillor and punk icon has teamed up with the city’s mayor to put out a spirit-lifting anthem for the trying times of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re All in This Together was written by Joe Keithley – a.k.a.

For those looking for Easter treats, a Burnaby company has some options. Charlie’s Chocolate Factory’s doors are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic but the company is still sending out deliveries and taking orders for curbside pickup.

While it isn’t gold, there is certainly treasure tucked away in the hills at the base of Burnaby Mountain.

Kenneth Lagerstrom wanted to give back to his community during the COVID-19 pandemic. So he decided to give classes. “I couldn’t really help out any other way.