In the Community

Burnaby’s extreme weather shelter opened on the weekend. The Lookout Emergency Aid Society issued an extreme weather alert on Saturday, Dec. 3. On Monday, the alert was extended to include Dec.

Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation fundraiser

Looking for some Japanese-themed treasures? The Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre is holding its Japanese book sale extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 10. The event includes Japanese novels and comics, as well as English-language books.

’Tis the season to be jolly – and to wonder how on earth you’re going to keep those overexcited small humans in your house busy until Christmas. Never fear, Burnaby is overflowing with an abundance of pre-Christmas activities for families.

Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. offers a Foster Fur and Feathers program for holiday giving

Dale Darychuk has no plans to run away and joining the circus, but his Buy Local New West campaign is taking him to new heights.

The annual Christmas bird count for kids is on Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Burnaby Lake Nature House, at 4519 Piper Ave. This is an event geared to the eight to 14-year-old crowd. The free workshop, which runs from 9 a.m.

With Christmas less than five weeks away, the Burnaby Rotary Club is once again inviting local families to its annual Christmas dinner.

Film buffs, mark this one down. A free screening of Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story is on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Burnaby Central Secondary. The thought provoking documentary investigates how we waste 40 per cent of our food.