In the Community

Life can be a beach during summer in Canada, and runners could use a dose of motivation to stay focused on their goals during the hot weather. Indeed, summer can be a distraction when the beach beckons.

Blues, Korean fest, farmers' market, Civic Square concert and author visit

The Burnaby Public Library celebrated its 60th anniversary on Saturday, July 30. To mark the occasion, the Bob Prittie Metrotown branch held a garden party, complete with summer reading suggestions, fun activities, games and crafts for kids.

Crowds came out to the Burnaby Village Museum for some family fun on B.C. Day. Activities included First Nations weaving, an amateur radio club, juggling, tight-rope walking, games, crafts and carousel rides.

Crowds of people lined up for a free Chinese medicine clinic, held by the Chinese Taoism Kuan Kung Association at the Tian Jin Temple on the weekend.

Head to the Burnaby Village Museum on B.C. Day this Monday, Aug. 1. Activities include First Nations weaving, an amateur radio club, juggling, tight-rope walking, games, crafts and carousel rides.

Tuesday, Aug. 2 Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation for Teens, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Come relax with us, with this unique yoga and mindfulness meditation session focusing on yoga for the skeleton. This yoga session is for teens entering grades 8 to 12.

Burnaby cancer survivor cycling in fundraiser; fiancee now has cancer

If Burnaby produces Canada’s next chess grandmaster, chances are Henry Chiu will have had something to do with it.