In the Community

The Burnaby Farmers’ Market is cancelled this Saturday due to concerns about COVID-19, according to Bernie Glemas, chair of the Artisan Farmers’ Market Society’s board of directors.

Companion Books in Burnaby Heights is closed its doors Friday due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, according to store owner Simona Powell.

With so many closures of public facilities and cancelled events amid this COVID-19 pandemic, we’re taking a break from our usual top-five things to do this weekend.

Helen Arnold, owner of a proud institution - Helen's Children's Wear, which graced Hastings Street in Burnaby Heights for 50 years - has passed away. She died on Dec. 15. She was 99.

Curtis Kim wants a job, but he also wants to help others. To that end, the recent BCIT grad has developed a web application that has a wealth of information on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The private investigator is hot on the trail of her quarry until he jumps into an ominous-looking town car.

Employment and parenthood make for a difficult balancing act. They are often at odds – child-care schedules, work schedules and the time commitment to both. But some local businesses are working with parents to make that balance more manageable.

If you’re a fan of mystery novels, then mark this night on your calendar. The Burnaby Public Library is hosting a Librarians’ Choice: Mystery Night on Tuesday, March 3 at the McGill branch (4595 Albert St.).

Burnaby Neighbourhood House hosting 20-week program for people aged 15 to 30

The wet and cold snow Sunday morning brought out the best and worst of the season, as children and their parents enjoyed the rare moments of tobogganing in the area, while others broke out the shovels.