In the Community

Humans aren’t the only ones dealing with dehydration during this week’s heat wave. The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. is asking the public to be vigilant and watch for animals showing signs of distress.

The Nikkei Centre still has five spots left to fill on its Japanese Canadian internment bus tour this September. People who sign up for the five-day, four-night trip will visit Second World War Japanese Canadian internment sites in B.C.

Ever tried yoga while drinking beer? Check out Yoga on Tap on Sunday, July 30 at Steamworks’ Burnaby location, 3845 William St. Start your day off right with a flight of brew.

The Adoptive Families Association of B.C. – a Burnaby-based non-profit organization – is calling on folks to become a summer champion. The awareness initiative asks people to visit bcadoption.com/summerchampions .

St. John Ambulance is in “major need” of volunteer drivers and patient attendants for its community transfer program. The program launched in April 2016 and provides transportation for people who are in a wheelchair or need a stretcher.

For 40 years, the women of ALIVE have been meeting at Swangard Stadium three times a week

A Burnaby chef wants to start a farmers market in an industrial neighbourhood, one he thinks needs to be “flipped upside down.” Shay Kelly, owner of The Caterer and T-Bird Café at 106-3191 Thunderbird Cres.

Barnet Marine Park provides an unexpected oasis of calm quiet in the middle of the region

It’s not often that kids get to travel back in time and take part in an archaeological dig, but that’s exactly what’s happening at a local summer camp.

The city’s eco-sculpture collection has grown by a baker’s dozen. Thirteen new owls have been planted in Central Park, one for each Canadian province and territory to mark Canada’s 150th birthday.