In the Community

The B.C. Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support and Burnaby Community Services are teaming up to present a free legal clinic for low-income seniors in Burnaby. The clinic is held on the third Tuesday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m.

Tips for seniors

Got plans for Aug. 1? Don’t go anywhere just yet. The Burnaby Village Museum has a full day of family fun planned for B.C. Day this coming Monday. Here are a few highlights: Learn about the art of First Nations weaving with wool and cedar.

More than 100 dogs and 40 humans descended on Burnaby Lake Sports Complex this past weekend for some competitive canine racing.

The annual Kensington Community Fair went off without a hitch this past weekend. The fair took place on Saturday, July 23 in Kensington Park, and organizer Ken Ryan said between 2,500 to 3,000 people came out.

Festivals, Pokemon and more

Save the date: Wednesday, Aug. 10. Why? Because the Burnaby Neighbourhood House is hosting its annual street party and open house from 4 to 7:30 p.m. It’s also a great opportunity to meet your neighbours.

A Burnaby elks group donated $39,000 to 10 different charities. The Elks Lodge is a fraternal charitable organization with chapters across the country. South Burnaby Elks No. 497 split the money between the B.C.