In the Community

Shoppers can experience what virtual reality feels like as part of a new exhibit at Metropolis at Metrotown. Canadian Compass: Adventures in Every Direction opened to the public on June 12 and will be running until July 3.

I consider myself an expert in anxiety – from professional and personal experience. Each day in my family practice, I counsel patients suffering from the stress of personal conflicts, loss and illness.

Ah, summer. Its lazy hazy crazy days can be both a blessing and a curse. If you’re a parent with kids at home, you’re undoubtedly looking for some ways to fill the days and beat the “I’m bored” doldrums. Never fear.

A cherished friend is missing from the garden. Francesco Aiello died on March 20. He was a founding member of the Burnaby and Regional Allotment Garden Association (BARAGA), a large community garden with 372 plots located in south Burnaby.

Ride the rails at Confederation Park. The miniature train track is up and running for the season and is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and statutory holidays until Oct. 15. The locomotives have steam, diesel and electric engines. Fares are $3.

Parents, take note. The Burnaby Neighbourhood has a bunch of programs and day camps for kids of all ages this summer. From arts and crafts to cooking and baking, chances are they probably won’t get bored.

Canada was on display at this year’s Hats Off Day in the Heights. The annual event, hosted by the Heights Merchants Association, went off without a hitch, according to Isabel Kolic, executive director of the association.

Do you have small humans in the house who love to make chalk art? Be sure to stop by Bonsor Recreation Complex on June 10 and 11 for The Chalk Art Experience – which will take the art of chalk drawings to a whole new level.

Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland is looking for female volunteers from Burnaby for its Study Buddy program. It’s a minimum six-month commitment.

Looking back on your life (so far), do you regret more the mistakes you’ve made or the great things you didn’t accomplish? We may never get around to the top of our bucket lists due to the endless distractions of daily life.