In the Community

If the long wait for spring weather has your house going a little stir crazy, never fear: The city offers plenty of chances for little folks to burn off energy.

Edward Scissorhands has nothing on Manuel Fernandes. For the last 12 years, the Burnaby resident has transformed his front lawn and backyard into a topiary oasis. His house at 7726 Taylor Pl.

Burnaby SPCA are raising funds to help get a two-year-old border collie-kelpie mix the surgery he desperately needs. Beau arrived at the local animal shelter about one month ago.

Twenty-plus exhibitors and six guest speakers on the agenda

Head to Burnaby Village Museum for Spring Break Days. There will be hands-on activities, crafts and puzzles. There’s a 24-page guide (at a cost of $6), packed with 1920s fun.

A well-known Burnaby couple has received the province’s Medal of Good Citizenship. On March 12, Richard Lee, the MLA for Burnaby North, presented the accolade to Lou Ryan and her son, Bradley, on behalf of his late father, Ken Ryan.

United Way will send donations to agencies that work with women

Celebration of life for athlete and teacher set for April 1

An SFU psychology student wants to hear from 150 couples who are in a long distance relationship (LDR). It’s all part of Brittany Lasanen’s honours thesis, which explores why some LDRs last and others don’t.

Jo Deschambault was in the third grade when his porn addiction started. The now-13-year-old is the subject of the Canadian documentary Over 18 , on the big screen at the New Westminster Christian Reformed Church in Burnaby on March 10.