In the Community

Local organization needs help with child-care programs

One of the great joys of working at a community newspaper is getting a chance to talk to, and write about, the myriad phenomenal people who are out there among us, working to make a difference. Some are high-profile and well-known.

When the weather outside is frightful, bored children are not delightful. If you’re looking for something to do with the kids after Christmas, look no farther. We’ve rounded up a few ideas to help you keep the post-holiday blahs away in Burnaby.

Young offenders at the Burnaby Youth Custody Centre will once again enjoy a home-cooked turkey dinner tonight thanks to an 82-year-old Vancouver grandmother who has made bringing Christmas cheer to the centre a 36-year-tradition.

For 61 years, locals have worked to preserve the city's history

Get ready to own the mic. Burnaby Neighbourhood House is hosting the first open mic night of the new year at its South Slope community hall on Thursday, Jan. 3.

A belted kingfisher is recovering from a head injury after crashing into a window last month – an injury that was preventable, according to the Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C.

The War Amps’ 100 th anniversary year-long celebration is coming to a close.

Burnaby Outdoor Club welcoming new members

Mary Hatch was a professional dancer as a teen and keeps the groove going decades later